And Governor Christie was authorized to go on and construct a still more elaborate fort at the Forks to replace the wooden Fort Garry built shortly after the union of the Companies.

Thus, a large Fort with numerous buildings, suitable for trade and residence, was begun in 1835, and around it a substantial stone wall was built.

The dimensions from east to west were 280 feet, and from north to south 240 feet.

The fort faced the Assiniboine River, and each of its corners showed a large and well-built bastion.

The bastions were provided with port holes, and all about the structure suggested the possibility of an armed struggle.