This plaque, located near the Alexander Docks between Waterfront Drive and the Red River, features a sketch of Fort Douglas made by Lord Selkirk during his visit to the Red River Settlement in 1817. The plaque was unveiled by the St. Andrews Society of Winnipeg in 1996.
Fort Douglas Plaque (September 2009)
Source: City of WinnipegSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.90043, W97.12995
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Fort Douglas Plaque (Waterfront Drive, Winnipeg)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Fort Douglas Cairn (Higgins Avenue, Winnipeg)
Information for this page was provided by The City of Winnipeg’s Planning, Property and Development Department, which acknowledges the contribution of the Government of Manitoba through its Heritage Grants Program.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 3 October 2024
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