Plan your visit

Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site

Free admission

The Canada Strong Pass is back! Enjoy free admission with Parks Canada from June 19 to September 7, 2026.

Services and information

Visitor Reception Centre

Find out more about parking, artifact displays, restaurant, gift shop and theatre.

Conferences

Learn more about how Lower Fort Garry can bring the best of Manitoba’s nature and history to your conference.

Visitor guidelines

Read about policies about pets and service animals, drones, alcohol, smoking, vaping, fishing and more.

Accessibility and easier access visits

Learn more about activities and experiences at Lower Fort Garry that have fewer barriers to participation.

On-site photography

Take your wedding, grad or family portraits at Lower Fort Garry.

Fees

Daily visitor fees, equipment rental, facility rental, heritage presentation special programs and more. Free admission for youth.

Lower Fort Garry is a 30-minute drive from downtown Winnipeg and just a few minutes south of Selkirk. The site is open year-round for visitors to explore the historic grounds. The Fort’s buildings are open with seasonal programming throughout the summer. Plan to spend a couple of hours at the Fort either on a self-guided tour or by taking part in one of the many special programs and events.