7 Wonders of Manitoba Episode 6: York Factory

✨ 7 Wonders of Manitoba Episode 6: York Factory ✨

Built on the peninsula of the Hayes and Nelson Rivers, this former HBC trading post was once the administration center for HBC’s fur trading network. The fort welcomes only a handful of visitors a year, making it a truly off-the-beaten-path experience.

📍 York Factory is located on Treaty 5 territory.

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We are excited to share an incredible documentary series that features seven of Manitoba’s most outstanding sites.

Each site was selected for its unique natural features, geological history, or the wildlife that inhabits it. The series inspires a sense of awe and appreciation for Manitoba’s beauty—we hope it does for you too!

[rl]

My ex-wife and I paddled (canoe) from the Forks dock in down town Winnipeg to York Factory. It was an incredible 7 week journey I will never forget. Arriving in York Factory on August 18, 2008 we were in awe with the building itself. The video does a great job capturing the wonder of the building but it must be said that this place would be nothing without the government funding and amazing caretakers and limited parks staff that call York Factory home for the summer. They were equally wonderful, Thank you.

[nelsonchapman]

This is where the people of York Landing came from. York Factory was the original home of the York Landing people. I am a proud York Factory band member.

[martinmonette]

This is a place I really want to go... Hopefully It won't be too late..

[gabriellewishart]

I have ancestors who were born and died here. It’s always so weird to think about my family’s connection to Manitoba and Canada’s creation and history.

[stevenbrucci]

Back in the fall of 1982, i was offered the opportunity to be the winter caretaker of York Factory. I try to not regret turning it down to return to school, though--even then, knowing WAY too little about the experience of the local Cree (?) people--i couldn't imagine the place wasn't haunted.

[lennyt-man]

My 4th great grandfather worked there in the late 1780's

[markallen]

My great, great grandfather and his son used to ship iron parts for traps and ovens to the Factory from Upper Canada. They both died out there after an accident on the river. But, both had huge families back in Upper Canada and went on the build iron works in North York.

[marilynanderson]

Thank you for this.
I grew up in the Morris Community. I remember my Mom, taking my brother, Barrie, and myself, by train to Elgin to stay with friends, and my Dad, Charlie Stevenson, and his brother, Bronson, stayed at our homes at Stevenson Nursery, during the 1950 flood. That flood lasted for many weeks, and it was many years before livelihoods were back to normal.

[johnbell]

What an important piece of Canadian history this place is. A treat to see the film. The federal govt is very very remiss to allow it to decay as we saw evidence of in the film.

[nigelgriffith]

Wow this was really enlightening and beautiful. I am looking forward to the safe time to travel so I can visit. It will be my first of many to come for Manitoba.

[dannieport]

I would love to visit York Factory.
My great-grandfather was a Tailor there when he worked with HBC. I would love to walk the same rooms I'm sure he did.

[bertrandvogelweide]

This is a beautiful series, and I love the narrator's voice. Thank you!

[justinfoy]

I spent 2 years up there doing environmental studies with Hydro. The most beautiful place in Manitoba I have ever been able to spend time. And yes, time does seem to stand still there.

[zachsma]

Awesome video guys! Looks so peaceful there :)

[manuelneumann]

Wonderful video. And most of us live here in southern Manitoba and have no idea what we have right here in this province

[garnieross]

I lived at York Factory many years ago. Built what was called Silver Goose Lodge a couple of hundred meters from the Fort. Built another Lodge at Mistigokan Creek (was known as Nanuk Goose Camp) a few years before Silver Goose. Spent a number of years there from May - Nov.Amazing experience.

[asaadjmeai]

Thank you so much .. one of the best documentaries I have ever watched.❤

[glenbrandenburg]

Apart from Winnipeg..Manitoba has an incredible history and landscape..these videos just scratch the surface..thier license plates used to say 100, 000 lakes..

[markanthony]

Before going to York Factory, I recommend a stop along the Hudson's Bay fur trading route at another fort much farther south...upper Fort Gary just 1/2 hour north of Winnipeg.

[Pigeons]

Wonderful production! As a Manitoban I have yet to travel here and I can’t wait!