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Winnipeg
Sports
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The Forks, Winnipeg Manitoba
The Forks,
Winnipeg' most popular tourist attraction.
It has been
a meeting place for 6,000 years.
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Built at the junction of
the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, this 20 million dollar 9 acre site, is a joy to all.
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80 year old railway stalls were converted to shops and
restaurants in 1987.
There was also a 6 story glass
tower and observation deck built.
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First Europeans came here by canoe and started the first settlement in 1738.
In 1870 steamboats
replaced canoes. In 1890 the railway replaced steamboats.
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This waterfront park has
a river walk system running from Kildonan Park to the Legislative
grounds and beyond.
The walkway was under water last spring due to Red River flooding.
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Pan Am Games logos could be seen
everywhere in 1998-1999 |
| Explore Manitoba |
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Pan Am sports icons abounded in
1999 |
Visit Parks Canada, The
Forks National Historic Site
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Winnipeg
Sports
Your text link, click
here
|
The Forks, Winnipeg Manitoba
The Forks,
Winnipeg' most popular tourist attraction.
It has been
a meeting place for 6,000 years.
|
|
|
Built at the junction of
the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, this 20 million dollar 9 acre site, is a joy to all.
|
|
80 year old railway stalls were converted to shops and
restaurants in 1987.
There was also a 6 story glass
tower and observation deck built.
|
|
|
First Europeans came here by canoe and started the first settlement in 1738.
In 1870 steamboats
replaced canoes. In 1890 the railway replaced steamboats.
|
This waterfront park has
a river walk system running from Kildonan Park to the Legislative
grounds and beyond.
The walkway was under water last spring due to Red River flooding.
|
|
|
Pan Am Games logos could be seen
everywhere in 1998-1999 |
| Explore Manitoba |
|
|
Pan Am sports icons abounded in
1999 |
Visit Parks Canada, The
Forks National Historic Site
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