Winnipeg | 90 - 100 Alexander Ave | Exchange District | The Bend | Completed

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Cruises down the Red River with larger boats like the old River Rouge and Paddlewheel boats would require the river to be dredged. Not too long ago the Red River was considered a federal navigated body of water and dredging happened to keep it navigable. Bridges had to be a certain height as well or allow for them to be opened (thus all our old draw bridges). Once the federally designation was removed (later 80s, 90s?), the river slowly became unusable for larger boats.