Winnipeg's Forks Market: Where History Meets Hipster Vibes ποΈπ£
π History Deep Dive 6,000+ years ago: Indigenous gathering spot at Red River & Assiniboine River confluence ππ 1734-1880: Fur trade hub for European explorers πΎπ§₯ 1886-1923: Railway boom! CPR & CNR yards laid the bricks π€οΈποΈ 1974: Named a National Historic Site π¨π¦β¨ 1989: Reopened as a culture/shopping hub after revitalization ποΈπ π½οΈ My First Visit! Level 1: Grabbed a poke bowl from a Japanese spot π£π― + peach beer at the bar ππΊ Level 2: Skip the tourist trinkets π βοΈ but hunt for local artβhand-painted rocks & mugs! π¨β Chill Zone: Tons of seating + a bookstore to browse πποΈ π ΏοΈ Parking Tips Pay machines inside the lot AND near the entrance π€π ΏοΈ πΆβοΈ Nearby Must-See Canadian Museum for Human Rights next door! ποΈβ€οΈ #WinnipegLife #ForksMarketEats #ManitobaVibes