Rapports de fouilles archéologiques (en anglais seulement)

This report states the conclusion of testing done at the Manitoba Children’s Museum, for an addition to the museum. Photographs are included.

Monitoring of geo-technical investigations consisted of visual inspection of auger drillings. A total of 5 artifacts from the recent Industrial Period (post-1870) were recovered, with most relating to the last 50 years. Appendices include an artifact catalogue.

Monitoring of drilling small 12.5 cm diameter auger holes yielded a total of 273 artifacts. Cultural horizons were encountered, however none of the recoveries are culturally diagnostic, as they consist of floral and faunal remains. Stratigraphic data is presented in detail.

During monitoring of soil-test drilling numerous soil horizons were observed which pre-date the railroad period. No artifacts were recovered, and minimal evidence of cultural occupation was observed.

Monitoring of 10 soil test drill holes consisted of visual inspection of disturbed and undisturbed soil columns. No evidence of Precontact occupation was observed, and Postcontact evidence was limited to fragmented structural artifacts. Stratigraphy is discussed.

Visual inspection of auger drilling resulted in the recovery of 11 artifacts from the recent Industrial Period (post-1870), mainly from activities of the last 50 years. Soil profiles were recorded. Appendices include an artifact catalogue.

Six piling holes were drilled and each provided a similar profile, with no evidence of archaeological horizons.

Monitoring of the caisson drilling program yielded no evidence of Precontact Aboriginal or Postcontact European occupations.