The Forks | Winnipeg

The Forks is a historic meeting place and urban park located at the confluence of the Red River and Assiniboine River in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

It serves as a central hub for recreation, culture, and commerce.

Visual Characteristics

The Forks National Historic Site encompasses approximately 54 acres. The landscape features open green spaces, paved pathways, and the confluence of two distinct river systems. The area is characterized by a mix of modern architectural elements, including the Forks Market building constructed with steel and glass, and historical remnants. Vegetation includes mature trees along the riverbanks and manicured lawns in public areas.

Location & Access Logistics

The Forks is situated at the junction of the Red River and Assiniboine River, south of downtown Winnipeg. It is accessible via Waterfront Drive and Main Street. Parking is available in several paid lots, including the South Parking Lot and the Forks Market Lot. Public transport options include Winnipeg Transit bus routes that stop at the Forks terminal, with routes such as 1, 2, 4, 6, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 26, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 50, 55, 60, 62, 65, 66, 67, 75, 78, 95, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 3