St. Andrews Caméré Curtain Bridge Dam stretches 270 meters (885 feet) across Canada's mighty Red River. This colossal structure is made up of a bridge and a movable dam - a feature that helps to keep the water at manageable levels throughout the summer months, and promotes an undisturbed flow of flood waters in autumn. This movable dam is heralded as an engineering feat, and is considered to be the only one of its kind in the world. Construction of the massive bridge and dam began in 1907 and it was designated a National Historic Site in 1990. The bridge and dam are still in use today, and draws scores of visitors who admire its fascinating architecture by foot, or from the car.
Johnston Terminal was formally a distribution warehouse serving the booming rail industry. Now it is a venue for an array of boutiques, cultural displays and the large restaurant chain, the Old Spaghetti Factory (The). It is adjacent to The Forks Market, downtown's shopping and cultural center. This facility holds the only shop at the Forks that sells a full line of Western wear.
Established around circa 1812, North Point Douglas is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Winnipeg. Located near the city center, the neighborhood is home to some of the oldest buildings in the city like the Ross House Museum of 1852 and Barber House. Traditionally, North Point Douglas was used as a community square by the native, aboriginal tribes to celebrate ceremonial rites and such. Although, mainly a residential neighborhood, North Point Douglas is known for some of the most popular retail and commercial joints.
Visitors can find information on virtually every tourist attraction in the province at the Explore Manitoba Centre. The knowledgeable staff will supply any information not found in the brochures. Several Winnipeg attractions can be found just outside these doors, such as the Forks Market and historic sites. In summer, the center houses a mini-museum where visitors can discover the meaning of the Inuit Inukshuk (rough stone statuary), the importance of the Bison and Polar Bear to northern culture, or view antique farm equipment. The center is operated by Travel Manitoba.
Situated at the confluence of the Assiniboine and Red rivers, Winnipeg is the capital and the largest city of the Canadian Province of Manitoba. Known as the "Gateway to the West," the city is a destination in its own right, a metropolis, and transportation hub that has been shaped by years of isolation into a bustling city with much to offer. Tour the French Quarter, stroll along the Riverwalk and marvel at the 20th-century architecture. While the sleek facade of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights may be its most striking modern masterpiece, Winnipeg is brimming with cultural and historic sites. The Forks National Historic Site, the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden and the Manitoba Legislative Building top the list, alongside the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada and the Royal Canadian Mint. The ever-enticing Assiniboine Park is the city's green lung, its zoo serving as the top-billed attraction for families with kids. A multicultural city, Winnipeg is best known for its annual celebrations, including one of the world's biggest Fringe Festivals, as well as several folk and music fests. Backed by a diverse dining scene, and a populace that's fun-loving enough to not care about being the butt of a Simpson's joke, Winnipeg is a confidently riveting surprise amid the prairie.
Situated in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Fort Douglas lies at the confluence of the Assiniboine and Red river. The fort was named after the founder of the Red River Colony, Thomas Douglas. The fort was reconstructed after being burned down in 1816, following a conflict with the Métis. Today, the fort is of significance, in terms of history because of the many wars that have taken place here, especially the Battle of Seven Oaks.