Near the site of this monument, on 1 November 1869, several Metis men barred the road to envoys of the Canadian government on their way to Upper Fort Garry to establish a new government. Their intervention forced the authorities to undertake negotiations which brought about the creation of the Province of Manitoba, and ensured the rights of the population of Red River.
On 1 November 1969, on the centenary of “La Barriere”, this monument was erected near McDougall House. It was moved here sometime between 2022 and 2023.
La Barriere monument near McDougall House (June 2011)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
La Barriere monument (August 2023)
Source: Rose Kuzina
Interpretive signage at La Barriere monument (May 2024)
Source: Milan LukesSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.76145, W97.15048
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: St. Norbert Provincial Heritage Park (Turnbull Drive, Winnipeg)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Stopping the Survey Plaque (Whyte Ridge Park, Winnipeg)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: McDougall House (3514 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg)
We thank Rose Kuzina and Milan Lukes for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Wayne Chan and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 10 November 2024
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