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Alexander Docks Park Progress Update

Posted on Jul 28, 2026 by The Forks Market

The City of Winnipeg is preparing to demolish the old Alexander Docks. This is a necessary first step towards the long-term vision to rebuild Alexander Docks and create a new public park along the Red River.The project will reconnect The Forks with the Exchange District and Point...

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common leaf Sprouts at The Forks

Posted on Apr 09, 2026 by The Forks Market

A familiar part of The Forks landscape is about to be seen in a completely new way. common leaf, by emerging Manitoba artists Natalie Baird and Toby Gillies, is the latest piece of public art set to take root in the courtyards of Railside at The Forks. The sculpture...

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More, more, more! More of the Forks

Posted on Jan 16, 2026 by The Forks Market

(From left) Councillor Sherri Rollins, Mayor Scott Gillingham, Minister Bernadette Smith, The Forks Board Chair Rennie Zegalski, The Forks CEO Sara Stasiuk, Elder Barb Nepinak, developer and architect Andre Silva, MP Ben Carr, Minister Glen...

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Israel Asper Way Construction

Posted on Nov 17, 2025 by The Forks Market

In advance of construction beginning on Railside at The Forks, parts of Israel Asper Way needed some attention. Railside will bring some truck...

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Alexander Docks Reimagined as Vibrant Waterfront Park

Posted on Aug 14, 2025 by The Forks Market

The Forks today unveiled designs to transform the historic Alexander Docks into a beautiful new riverside park. Click HERE to see the incredible before and after concept drawings!  With...

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Public art for Railside at The Forks: call for emerging artists

Posted on Mar 06, 2025 by The Forks Market

The Forks is looking for local emerging artists to express interest in producing a new public art commission for Railside at The Forks. This is the second of two public art calls for the new mixed-use residential development, with local artist Ian August having been selected through the...

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The Candle, By Ian August | The first public art piece unveiled for Railside at The Forks

Posted on Feb 12, 2025 by The Forks Market

A new landmark piece of public art has been selected for Railside at The Forks. Local Métis artist Ian August’s...

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More of The Forks coming soon!

Posted on Mar 21, 2024 by The Forks Market

More of The Forks is coming soon! Earlier today our CEO Sara Stasiuk had the privilege of speaking to over 400 folks at a Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce luncheon, and her primary message was that Railside at The Forks is closer than ever to becoming a reality. Railside at The...

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Peg City Car Co-op and Railside at The Forks!

Posted on Oct 25, 2023 by The Forks Market

As two steadfast advocates for sustainability, community, and downtown living, a partnership between Peg City Car Co-op and Railside...

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CN 100 – A Moving Celebration in Winnipeg

Posted on Sep 20, 2019 by The Forks Market

Back in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Winnipeg was a transportation hub; the link between eastern Canada and western Canada, and, in some cases, the link between Canada and the U.S. Thousands of people wandered the halls...

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How to patio with The Common

Posted on Jul 27, 2019 by The Forks Market

It’s been so much fun sharing our patio with you this summer! The Common Patio is a new concept and we’re psyched to be able to call it ours. Here are a few tips on how to properly patio with us: 1) You’ll notice signs like the around the perimeter of the patio to let...

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COMING SOON: Sips + Seating in the Sun at The Forks

Posted on Apr 24, 2019 by The Forks Market

The weather is warming up, we're preparing to invite patio-lovers to enjoy our brand-new, licensed outdoor seating area this summer. We know patio season in Winnipeg is a sacred thing and we're never content to do anything in an ordinary way - this is an outdoor area for dining and...

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