Winnipeg - The Forks

"The Forks" is a popular entertainment and shopping center - a kind of vast multi-purpose indoor market in Winnipeg.

Located at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, The Forks is Winnipeg's gathering spot. There is always something happening at The Forks from festivals, to fireworks, to cultural celebrations. The Forks are Winnipeg's number one tourist attraction with over 4 million visits annually.

The architecture of the Forks is quite unique because the site was once a railway repair facility. Over the years the various buildings have been meticulously restored and today support a wide variety of interesting shops and services. A lookout is located in one of the buildings and is a good spot to get a bird's eye view of the area. Pleasant walking trails along the riverfront will take visitors over to another of Winnipeg's key attractions, the Legislative Buildings. From here it is an easy five minute walk to the unique area known as Osborne Village.

Near the Forks is the Can West Stadium where the Winnipeg Goldeyes play minor league baseball.