An age-old meeting place in Winnipeg, Manitoba offers dining, shopping, entertainment and other attractions in a public space rich with history
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Meet Me At The Forks
July 12, 2015
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jacquiegum
July 12, 2015 at 9:56 amNot heard of The Forks! But what a gorgeous place Donna! And so much to do. The Bridge looks lie it’s calling you to come to the other side. This was fun…thanks
Donna Janke
July 13, 2015 at 11:46 amThanks Jacquie.
Lyn@thetravellinglindfields
July 12, 2015 at 11:17 pmThe Forks sounds like a great place to visit. We are in Canada right now and planning a return visit next year so we might put this on our itinerary. Thanks.
Donna Janke
July 13, 2015 at 11:48 amLyn, the Forks is one of the top tourist attractions in Winnipeg. If you do get here next year, we should arrange to meet up.
betsywuebker
July 13, 2015 at 12:40 amThis is an excellent use of waterfront and repurposing to honor the traditional meeting place. I love that it’s such a vibrant mix of activities and informative aspects. Well done, Winnipeg!
Donna Janke
July 13, 2015 at 11:52 amBetsy, I’ve visited The Forks many times, for different reasons, and knew there was a lot there, but really came to appreciate the mix of activities when I wrote this post – there just seemed to be more and more to say,
Paula McInerney
July 13, 2015 at 1:15 amI haven’t heard of The Forks and as a meeting place it looks perfect.
Donna Janke
July 13, 2015 at 11:53 amIt is a great meeting place, Paula.
yashajoy
July 13, 2015 at 6:49 amI am a big fan of parks in the middle of a city, and The Forks seems to have it all – green spaces, market, recreation areas, museums and at the same time preserving the heritage of the site.
Well done Winnipeg!
Donna Janke
July 13, 2015 at 11:54 amYasha, The Forks is popular with locals and tourists alike, but sometimes we locals may take it a bit for granted. It is a unique space.
Irene S. Levine
July 13, 2015 at 9:24 amHistory, food, greenspace—looks like The Forks offers something for everyone!
Donna Janke
July 13, 2015 at 11:55 amIrene, there certainly is something for everyone.
noelmorata
July 13, 2015 at 10:00 amWhat a fun tour Donna, thanks for taking me on a first visit to this area, it really is lovely and the water views and clouds make it really perfect.
Donna Janke
July 13, 2015 at 11:56 amThanks Noel.
Kay Dougherty
July 13, 2015 at 8:01 pmAs much as I’ve become a real sissy about the cold I would love to try that frozen skating trail! Very interesting – I’ve never read about Winnipeg before and it looks charming.
Donna Janke
July 14, 2015 at 9:32 amKay, I’ve taken to spending the winters someplace warmer so I haven’t done the skating trail either. I would like to. The last couple of years they’ve had architectural competitions for the warming huts along the trail. There have been some interesting and unusual huts set up.
Josie
July 14, 2015 at 5:59 amHi Donna,
So inviting. Wouldn’t it be fun to all meet at the Forks! Absolutely charming.
Josie
Donna Janke
July 14, 2015 at 9:43 amJosie, it would be fun to all meet at the Forks.
Nancie
July 14, 2015 at 4:11 pmHi Donna. This looks like a great place to spend the day. I love that view of the river. I was in Winnipeg back in the early 90s. I was working a conference, so didn’t have a lot of time to sight see. One of these days maybe I’ll get back.
Donna Janke
July 15, 2015 at 8:28 amNancie – The Forks is much different now than it was in the early 1990s. Development into what it is now had just started at that point.
Shelley
July 14, 2015 at 11:16 pmThe Forks looks like a great area! Nice to see they are accommodating all age groups with something for everyone. The Salsa dance lessons sound like a fun night out.
Donna Janke
July 15, 2015 at 8:30 amShelly, it is nice to find places that accommodate all ages.
carolcolborn
July 15, 2015 at 9:48 pmThere seems to be a lot to do at the Forks.To think many describe Winnipeg so differently. And, as usual,you carefully presented all the details!
Donna Janke
July 16, 2015 at 10:23 amThanks Carol. As I’ve said before, I think there is a lot to see and do in Winnipeg.
alison abbott
July 17, 2015 at 2:04 pmGreat tour Donna. What comprehensive use they’ve made of the space at The Forks. Literally something for everyone. I love to see old historical buildings converted to new use, and I love that you’ve shared that history with us. I’m learning through your posts that Winnipeg offers a lot to see!
Donna Janke
July 17, 2015 at 4:45 pmThanks Alison. I too like see historical buildings converted to new uses.
Fairlie
July 17, 2015 at 8:06 pmVery pretty spot! And it is soooo green. It’s great to have a window into northern hemisphere places where it’s summer, while we’re in the depths of winter here in Melbourne, Australia!
Donna Janke
July 19, 2015 at 7:01 amFairlie, and I like to read about summer in Australia when it’s winter here.
galanda23
July 17, 2015 at 9:48 pmI like The Forks. Have never seen this historic site, but just from your pictures and description I’d like to visit it. It seems it has a little of everything. Thank you for sharing this post and thank you for joining us for The Weekly Postcard.
Donna Janke
July 19, 2015 at 7:04 amThanks. Happy to be part of The Weekly Postcard.
Vlad
July 18, 2015 at 1:01 amThe Forks looks lovely, the historic site park seems like the perfect place to relax. Your photos are beautiful! 🙂
Donna Janke
July 19, 2015 at 7:03 amThanks Vlad. You’re right about relaxing – even with all the activities one can find at the Forks, it does feel relaxed.
NewLifeOnTheRoad (@NewLifeOnRoad)
July 19, 2015 at 2:22 amWhat a beautiful place to explore – the playground would be the first place our boys would drag us to! Love looking over the river along the walkways, thanks for sharing “The Forks”
Donna Janke
July 19, 2015 at 7:05 amWhen I see that playground, I wish either I was still a kid or my daughter was young again to bring her to it.
connier316
July 20, 2015 at 7:37 pmThe Forks looks like a great place to visit–such a variety of things to do.
Donna Janke
July 21, 2015 at 8:36 amThere is certainly a variety. Thanks for stopping.