Secondary Sources

This report provides a background on the CN East Yards area at The Forks including: site analysis; environmental considerations; examination of existing buildings; historic considerations covering Precontact and Fur Trade (1730s-1800s), and provincial establishment (post-1870). Development focus and possibilities are discussed in the context of land use and public space. Attachments include: summaries of past proposals and four Canadian redevelopment experiences; soils investigations; riverbank stability; train noise considerations; architectural assessment; tourism/recreation attraction studies; East Yards Focus by Etienne Gaboury; and an option-by-option analysis of three main development plans.

This report summarizes the history of land use of Upper Fort Garry and surrounding area with descriptions of structures built during the following time frames: Upper Fort Garry 1835-1850 and 1850-1880; Upper Fort Garry Land Use 1880-1900, 1900-1920 and 1960-Present. Maps, diagrams and tables facilitate the discussion. Areas are identified in which there is potential for intact heritage resources to be recovered.