Lagimodiere Gaboury Historic Park, Winnipeg

Lagimodiere Gaboury Historic Park, Winnipeg

Located in Winnipeg, the Lagimodiere Gaboury Historic Park is a captivating mixed-development park that offers a wide range of amenities for visitors to enjoy. With a thoughtful and imaginative approach, the park seamlessly combines historical interpretation, natural conservation, and community-level recreation.

Nestled along the Seine River and Red River, the Lagimodiere Gaboury Historic Park is a favored recreational destination for both locals and tourists. One of its prominent features is the Lagimodiere Gaboury historic Gate, a distinguished tribute to the internationally acclaimed explorers, Marie-Anne Gaboury and Jean-Baptiste Lagimodière.

The park features an extensive network of picturesque walking trails that wind through its surroundings. These trails provide visitors with the opportunity to explore the park's natural beauty while enjoying a peaceful stroll or an energizing jog. Whether seeking a serene retreat in nature or an outdoor workout, the trails cater to the needs of all nature enthusiasts.

Strategically placed picnic areas are scattered throughout the Lagimodiere Gaboury Historic Park, creating inviting settings for families and friends to gather, relax, and enjoy a delightful outdoor meal. These well-maintained picnic areas offer ample seating, allowing visitors to bask in the serene atmosphere while savoring their picnic fare.

The park also features commemorative nodes that celebrate its history, providing educational experiences for visitors of all ages through signs, plaques, and interactive displays. Additionally, Lagimodiere Gaboury Historic Park includes playing fields for sports and recreation. The well-designed and maintained soccer field, developed by McGowan Russell Group Inc., promotes community recreation, social interaction, and unity among visitors.

Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Winnipeg. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The GPSmyCity App

Lagimodiere Gaboury Historic Park on Map

Sight Name: Lagimodiere Gaboury Historic Park
Sight Location: Winnipeg, Canada (See walking tours in Winnipeg)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Walking Tours in Winnipeg, Canada

Create Your Own Walk in Winnipeg

Create Your Own Walk in Winnipeg

Creating your own self-guided walk in Winnipeg is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Saint Boniface Walking Tour

Saint Boniface Walking Tour

"In the heart of Winnipeg, where the river flows and the spirit of voyageurs still dances in the air, the soul of French-Canadian culture beats in Saint Boniface."

Before the European settlers arrived, the area on the east bank of the Red River was inhabited by the indigenous First Nations people. In 1818, a French-Canadian clergyman named Joseph-Norbert Provencher, one of the...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles
Winnipeg Introduction Walking Tour

Winnipeg Introduction Walking Tour

Winnipeg (or simply "The Peg", as the locals colloquially shorten it) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Manitoba. The latter is often lovingly referred to as "Friendly Manitoba" for the region's people's friendly vibe. As for the city's name "Winnipeg", it came from the nearby Lake Winnipeg, whose own name, in turn, is derived from the...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles