Winnipeg, the vibrant capital of Manitoba, is a city rich in diverse cultural influences — none more prominent than its deep-rooted French heritage. From historic neighborhoods to thriving businesses, ...

In 1659, two French fur-traders - Pierre Esprit Radisson and his brother-in-law Mdard Chouart des Groseilliers - embarked on a journey into the Canadian interior that would transform the North ...

In the late 1600's, Britain became a dominant force in the North American fur trade with the establishment of the Hudson's Bay Company, which would become one of the largest fur trading companies ...

Living history reenactors will be on hand to talk about the French fur trade, Native American and French culture of the period, and demonstrating maple sugar production at Fort Ouiatenon Historic ...