In the Archives

…official reports to the Governor and Committee 1822-1843 D. 44/77, Simpson to Governor and Committee, 30 June 1857. D. 5/46, Report by Major Seton, 5 February 1858. D. 5/2, Petition…

Government at Upper Fort Garry

company’s influence waned in the latter half of the 19th century, these stone symbols of dominance were dismantled. From Upper Fort Garry grew the roots of a new commerce, a…

The Many Peoples of Northwestern North America

in the settlement, at least until a growing independent trade challenged the company’s traditional monopoly after the Sayer trial of 1849. Unable to rise within the ranks of the company…

Park Development Videos

Upper Fort Garry Capital Campaign Story https://vimeo.com/96877857 The Story of Upper Fort Garry https://vimeo.com/83501910 New at Upper Fort Garry https://vimeo.com/19259563 The Vision https://vimeo.com/67998682 The History https://vimeo.com/67998684 The Design https://vimeo.com/67998681…

The Birth of a City and a Province

…the French and English Metis challenged HBC hegemony in the region. From its administrative headquarters at Upper Fort Garry, the company attempted to assert authority over a growing class of…

Governor's House

Constructed in 1854, the Governor’s House was the residence of senior Hudson’s Bay Company officers who lived, worked, and entertained in its spacious rooms. It was situated in the heart…

First Nations Experience

…North West Company, the Ojibwa maintained close links with the company at the Forks, even after the merger of 1821. As time went on, however, the privileged relationship between the…