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Festival du Voyageur hosted its second annual Grand Régal fundraising event on June 15 at Fort Gibraltar in Winnipeg. Inspired by the large feasts that were held on the eve of voyageurs’ arduous journeys into Western Canada, Le Grand Régal 1815 recreated the camaraderie and celebratory atmosphere of yesteryear with dinner and entertainment outside at the fort. Proceeds from the event go towards Festival du Voyageur’s Francofonds fund.

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Festival du Voyageur hosted its second annual Grand Régal fundraising event on June 15 at Fort Gibraltar in Winnipeg. Inspired by the large feasts that were held on the eve of voyageurs’ arduous journeys into Western Canada, Le Grand Régal 1815 recreated the camaraderie and celebratory atmosphere of yesteryear with dinner and entertainment outside at the fort. Proceeds from the event go towards Festival du Voyageur’s Francofonds fund.

Photos by Dan Harper Photography

Attendees were able to get a kick out of firing a flintlock musket.
Attendees were able to get a kick out of firing a flintlock musket.
Among the entertainment at Le Grand Régal was hatchet-throwing.
Among the entertainment at Le Grand Régal was hatchet-throwing.
DAN HARPER PHOTOGRAPHY
Chelsea Hudson, left, and Festival du Voyageur past president Daniel Damphousse.
DAN HARPER PHOTOGRAPHY Chelsea Hudson, left, and Festival du Voyageur past president Daniel Damphousse.
DAN HARPER PHOTOGRAPHY
The Bart House Band.
DAN HARPER PHOTOGRAPHY The Bart House Band.
Attendees soak in the historic atmosphere of Fort Gibraltar as they dine outside at Le Grand Régal.
Attendees soak in the historic atmosphere of Fort Gibraltar as they dine outside at Le Grand Régal.
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