Upper Fort Garry: A Historical Gem in Winnipeg

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, head towards Winnipeg, Manitoba. Enter the city on the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) and follow it until you reach the Perimeter Highway (Highway 100). Take the exit for Pembina Highway (Highway 75) heading north, and continue on Pembina until you reach downtown Winnipeg. Look for signs for Main Street. Turn left onto Main St, and continue until you reach 130 Main St, where Upper Fort Garry is located. Parking is available nearby, but be sure to check for any parking fees that may apply.

• Public Transportation

  For public transportation, you can take Winnipeg Transit. If you are starting from the airport, catch the 15 bus to downtown Winnipeg. From downtown, transfer to bus routes 18 or 20 that stop near Main Street. Disembark at the closest stop to Main St. Then, walk south along Main Street until you reach Upper Fort Garry at 130 Main St. A bus fare is approximately CAD 3.25, and bus schedules can be checked on the Winnipeg Transit website.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  Another convenient way to reach Upper Fort Garry is by taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Simply enter the destination as 130 Main St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A4 into the app. This option is usually faster than public transport. Expect to pay around CAD 20-30 from the airport or most locations in the city, depending on traffic.