
Garnet Wolseley
Colonel Garnet Wolseley was a British Army officer known for leading the Wolseley Expedition in 1870, which passed through Northwestern Ontario on its way to assert federal authority during the Red River Rebellion, leaving a historical mark on the region.
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Colonel Garnet Wolseley led the expedition to assert federal authority during the Red River Rebellion.
Memories of a Northwestern Ontario cottage that may go up in smokeThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-08-03









