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The Fort la Reine Museum is located on the east edge of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The museum is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Canadian Prairies and the history of the City and Municipality of Portage la Prairie. Fort la Reine Museum has over 25 different buildings displaying thousands of individual artifacts including native artifacts that pre-date the arrival of Europeans to more modern pieces such as farm equipment and military artifacts from the 20th Century.
UPCOMING EVENTS
"DICKEN'S CHRISTMAS"
EXPERIENCE THE WARMTH OF AN OLD-TIME HOLIDAY DECEMBER 5TH.
A Classic Christmas at Fort la Reine
Come together with friends and family and be transported back to the time of Charles Dickens as your favourite characters from "A Christmas Carol" come alive in our holiday village. Take a Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride, and make a holiday craft in our old-General store! Feel your toes tap and your heart sing as we've invited a Carolling Quartet and Handbell Troupe to bring on their festive cheer! This is the Fort la Reine Museum's Premiere Christmas event!! To complete this magical holiday experience, "A Very Merry Meet 'n' Greet with Father Christmas & his Forest Friends in the Fort".
Saturday December 5th, 11AM - 4PM Fort la Reine Museum, Hwy 1 & 1A, East of Portage la Prairie, MB.
Pioneers & TrailBlazers – Walk thru History Tours
Walk the grounds of the Museum with a spirit from the past, for our highly acclaimed hour long tours with special add on activities, demonstrations, and interactive games. Tours include: Pioneers & Trailblazers; Beaver Tales; & The Building of a Nation. Pre-arrange your tour for a group of 6 or more.
