Location / Directions

Location & Directions

Getting to The Forks

There are so many ways you can get to The Forks. Type in 1 Forks Market Road into your favourite map app. That will bring you to the centre of The Forks site, right up to The Forks Market.

Bike

Ditch the car and roll on into The Forks not having to worry about traffic delays and parking. Pedestrian and bicycle access is available along the Riverwalk or try one of the many cycling routes included here.

Paddle

We are located at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers after all. Choose your own flotilla and dock at The Forks Historic Port. See how its done here.

Skate

In the winter months, the Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation can reach up to 10kms, connecting several communities to The Forks. Access points and trail conditions can be found here.

Water Bus Service

Serving several docks throughout downtown Winnipeg with dock to dock service, the service links Osborne Village, the grounds of the Legislature, Taché Dock, St. Boniface Hospital, and the Exchange District from its home port at The Forks. New for 2024, Winnipeg Waterways will be operating the Water Bus, stay tuned for rates, times, and more info.

Winnipeg Transit

Transit services are available to The Forks with multiple routes. Please plan a trip with Navigo, where you can find stop schedules and view routes offered by Winnipeg Transit.

Parking

Hourly parking for visitors of The Forks is available. There are also identified handicap stalls close to all facilities. Visit FNP Parking for more information.

Bus Parking

We are currently unable to accommodate bus parking at The Forks. Buses are still welcome to pick up/drop off on site, but will need to arrange parking by calling 311 or 1 (877) 311-4974 outside of Winnipeg.

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Located at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, The Forks (also known as Nestawaya in Cree) has been a meeting place for over 6,000 years – located on the original lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Lakota peoples and resides in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. This place also has deep ties with Dene and Inuit peoples, operates with water from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, and has welcomed people from all walks of life to trade, visit, and build community. In this spirit, all staff and administration here respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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