The Forks National Historic Site of Canada:
History
The Forks National Historic Site of Canada has been a meeting place for the past 6, 000 years. It is 9.0 acres square, and is next to the Red River. It has a bridge connecting from St. Boniface (downtown Winnipeg) to L'Esplanade Riel (the french quarters of St. Boniface). The bridge is also referred to as the Red River walkway, and has great views of the Red River.
Location
The Forks National Historic Site of Canada is located at 1 Forks Market Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4L9.
Recreational Activities
Year round people enjoy the numerous trails to walk, and bike on. People also enjoy going canoeing on the Red River, and also keep their canoes, and boats at the dock. There is also organized events such as dragon boat races, charitable picnics, and concerts.
Flora and Fauna
Wildlife: Plants:
-Beavers -Great Blue Heron -Bluestem -Larch
-Canadian Geese -Red Headed Woodpecker -Spear Grass -Aspen
-Caribou -White-tailed Deer -Goldenrod -Birch
-Eastern Chipmunks -Raccoon -Prairie Crocus -Willow
-Flying Squirrels -Striped Skunk -Lady's-slipper -Fir
-Wolf -Porcupine -Elm
-Snowy Owl -Moose -Ash
-Red Fox -Ladybug -Oak
-Grasshopper -Common Garter Snake -Spruce
-Canada Lynx -Fisher -Pine
History
The Forks National Historic Site of Canada has been a meeting place for the past 6, 000 years. It is 9.0 acres square, and is next to the Red River. It has a bridge connecting from St. Boniface (downtown Winnipeg) to L'Esplanade Riel (the french quarters of St. Boniface). The bridge is also referred to as the Red River walkway, and has great views of the Red River.
Location
The Forks National Historic Site of Canada is located at 1 Forks Market Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4L9.
Recreational Activities
Year round people enjoy the numerous trails to walk, and bike on. People also enjoy going canoeing on the Red River, and also keep their canoes, and boats at the dock. There is also organized events such as dragon boat races, charitable picnics, and concerts.
Flora and Fauna
Wildlife: Plants:
-Beavers -Great Blue Heron -Bluestem -Larch
-Canadian Geese -Red Headed Woodpecker -Spear Grass -Aspen
-Caribou -White-tailed Deer -Goldenrod -Birch
-Eastern Chipmunks -Raccoon -Prairie Crocus -Willow
-Flying Squirrels -Striped Skunk -Lady's-slipper -Fir
-Wolf -Porcupine -Elm
-Snowy Owl -Moose -Ash
-Red Fox -Ladybug -Oak
-Grasshopper -Common Garter Snake -Spruce
-Canada Lynx -Fisher -Pine