<P> In 1869 , the Hudson 's Bay Company agreed to surrender its monopoly in the North - West , including Upper Fort Garry . In late 1869 and early 1870 , the fort was seized by Louis Riel and his Métis followers during the Red River Rebellion . After the Rebellion , the area around the fort continued to grow . In 1873 , the city of Winnipeg was established and the name Fort Garry was no longer used . In 1881 - 1884 the majority of the fort was demolished to straighten Main Street ( it was at Main Street and Assiniboine Avenue ) . </P>
<P> In 1869 , the Hudson 's Bay Company agreed to surrender its monopoly in the North - West , including Upper Fort Garry . In late 1869 and early 1870 , the fort was seized by Louis Riel and his Métis followers during the Red River Rebellion . After the Rebellion , the area around the fort continued to grow . In 1873 , the city of Winnipeg was established and the name Fort Garry was no longer used . In 1881 - 1884 the majority of the fort was demolished to straighten Main Street ( it was at Main Street and Assiniboine Avenue ) . </P>
who led an armed uprising and seized fort garry
who led an armed uprising and seized fort garry
Louis Riel
Louis Riel