Whittier Park
Whittier Park is found at the north end of Joseph St, running along a bend on the east shore of the Red River.
Home to the historic Fort Gibraltar and the annual Festival du Voyageur, the park area also features a long river walk and several athletic fields.
The Club d'escalade de Saint-Boniface offers an ice climbing tower near the west corner of the park, with a great view of the downtown skyline.
Welcome to Whittier Park! The park sign stands near the entrance to the parking lot at Joseph St and Jibby St, with the historic Fort Gibraltar standing in the distance. Facing northeast.
A sign for Fort Gibraltar stands near the intersection between Joseph St and Rue Messager. Facing northeast.
Just northwest of the fort, an opening in the treeline offers a view of the Red River. Facing northeast
The pathway in the northwest corner of the park leads towards the ice climbing tower, offering a view of the downtown skyline. Facing west.
Spring-time view of the ice climbing tower from alongside Rue Messager. Facing northeast.
A rest stop and public washrooms are found just southeast of the fort, north of the parking lot. Facing north.
A tall wood carving of a hand holding a canoe evokes the story of La-Chasse-galerie, in front of the Maison Chaboillez bridal venue. Facing northwest.
A hill to the southeast of Fort Gibraltar offers a good view of the fort. Facing northwest.
Panorama view of the baseball diamond from the hilltop.
Further to the east, a soccer field is available. Facing northeast.
Alongside the river walk, east of the Forest of Hope, you'll find this unmarked wood carving. Facing north.
The long river pathway winds its way around the trees, facing west.
Towards the east end of the park, the pathway winds its way south enroute to Lagimodiere - Gaboury Historic Park. Facing east.
An opening in the trees in the northeast corner of the park offers a view of the Seine River as it flows into the Red River. Facing northeast.
The trail from Lagimodiere - Gaboury Historic Park heads under the railroad bridge into Whittier Park. Facing north.
The long river path runs along the north edge of the park, offering a view of the downtown skyline. Facing southwest.
