Forks National Historic Site

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The Forks National Historic Site and the red river, winnipeg, manitoba, Canada.

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In a beautiful riverside setting, modern amenities for performances and interpretive exhibits in this park outline the area's history as the meeting place of First Nations people for centuries.

The rivers routinely overflow during spring runoff and flooded pathways are not uncommon, which is as exciting as it is dangerous. Follow the waterways with a canoe from Splash Dash. Kids can go nuts in the heritage-themed playground, the Variety Heritage Adventure Park.


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