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Historical Overview
Cultural Conflict and Public Debate. These very broad constructions provide the context for the story of the fort and logically lead to a subset of themes and stories that are…
Stone Walls/Trellis
to its creator – the Hudson’s Bay Company. Stone was also chosen for its psychological effect. The fort’s solid, hulking walls were impressive and even intimidating. They represented the power,…
General Depot
into living quarters for the soldiers. Temporary structures, including cookhouses, sheds, kitchens and latrines were also built. The soldiers’ presence, and the expansion of Hudson’s Bay Company business at the…
Map of the Site
reflects the character and form of the 1860’s garden that decorated the forecourt of the Governor’s house. Explore Governor’s House This was the residence of senior Hudson’s Bay Company officers…
Gate
Renaissance. These decorative details show that the fort was built not only to be practical, but also to be impressive and dignified. The second storey within the gate was used…
Office Building
the Fort and the Governor’s House. Only the second floor was actually used as an office. Before it was built, records and accounts were kept in the sales store and…
Governor's House
the Governor’s House. It remained the Lieutenant Governor’s official residence for the next twelve years. The Governor’s House was never entirely satisfactory as an official residence. Archibald’s successor, Alexander Morris,…
Bastion
The bastions were part of the many buildings repurposed during their stay. In addition to storage, the bastions were used as, from the southeast going clockwise: a guardhouse, the Sergeant…
Web Pages
Upper Fort Garry Provincial Park Open to Public: Construction Fence Coming Down
work and donor support, the site was saved and plans as well as archeological work began. In 2010, renderings of the site were shown for the new Heritage Park and…