My column today. Four National Historic Sites that can fill a summer ‘staycation’ with lasting memories and bring a new appreciation for Manitoba’s varied and often under appreciated architectural history. @TravelManitoba
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Did you know there’s a building in northern Manitoba that began construction almost 300 years ago, making it the oldest building west of Montreal. Fort Prince of Wales.
Here’s a fun NFB Vignette about it.
Here’s a fun NFB Vignette about it.
Did you know Grain Elevators National Historic Site in Inglis, Manitoba is the last remaining elevator row in Canada. There was once 6,000 grain elevators in the west, less than 10% exist. Some argue that wooden grain elevators represent Canada’s only distinct architectural style
Did you know that Neubergthal, Manitoba is recognized as the best-preserved example of a Mennonite street village in Canada. A meticulously laid-out town plan with distinct house barn architecture, developed from Mennonite tradition brought from eastern Europe in the 19th century
Did you know that Lower Fort Garry, built in 1830 is the most intact fur-trading post in North America. The old stone walls witnessed the signing of Treaty One in 1871, and the pristine structures within are the oldest intact buildings in Western Canada.
Fun fact: Lower Fort Garry is so well preserved because in 1913 an avant-garde group of motoring enthusiasts, leased it from the Hudson's Bay Company and established the Motor Country Club. For nearly 50 years Lower Fort Garry served as an exclusive country club and golf course.
