Pierre Gaultier, Sieur de la Verendrye (1685-1749), born in Canada. In search of the Western sea, he explored the central part of the North American continent to within sight of the Rocky Mountains. He reached the Red River at the Forks (Winnipeg) in 1738.
A plaque at the base of the monument was affixed in 1958 by the Historic Sites Advisory Board of Manitoba.
La Verendrye Monument (May 2010)
Source: Gordon GoldsboroughSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.88465, W97.14639
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Pierre Gaultier de La Verendrye Plaque (Bonnycastle Park, Winnipeg)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Manitoba Legislative Building (450 Broadway, Winnipeg)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Dufferin Monument (Legislative Building, Winnipeg)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: La Verendrye Monument (Legislative Building, Winnipeg)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Wolfe Monument (Legislative Building, Winnipeg)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Selkirk Monument (Legislative Building, Winnipeg)
We thank Ed Ledohowski for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 20 May 2024
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