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        The Forks Historical Timeline

  Indigenous Communities
3,983
Fur Trade
1738-1880

The Railway

1886-1923
Beginning in 1886, The Forks emerged as one of the key sites of early railroad development on the Prairies.

Immigration

1870-1920

The Forks Today

Present Day
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Today, The Forks is a vibrant downtown Winnipeg public space where people gather for celebrations, recreation and, to meet one another.
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