Fort Maurepas

Fort Maurepas was a trading post located where the Red River and Assiniboine River meet in Manitoba. The site served as a central marketplace where merchants exchanged furs and goods between European traders and local communities.

The post was founded in 1734 by French settlers and became a major center for fur trading in the region. It played a key role in early colonial commerce in North America before declining in importance as the 18th century progressed.

This was a key meeting place where French traders and Indigenous peoples came together to exchange goods and conduct business. The interactions that took place here shaped the region's trade networks and relationships for decades.

The site is now an archaeological location that has been revealed through excavations and has limited public access. Visitors should check in advance about how to reach the grounds and what facilities are available.

The location on water routes gave the post strategic value for controlling trade across the wider Lake Winnipeg region. This control of water passages made it a preferred spot for merchants moving goods between different parts of North America.

Location: Fort Alexander 3

Inception: 1734

GPS coordinates: 50.60904,-96.29334

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:21