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| Ross House Museum (Ross House Museum) | |
| Ross House Museum The first post office west of the Great Lakes and one of the oldest examples of Red River log frame construction (1854). Guided tours available. Open Wednesday to Sunday, June 1 to August 31, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free admission. Tel. 204-943-3958; Website: www.mhs.mb.ca E-mail: rosshouse@mhs.mb.ca Location: 140 Meade Street N. | |
| 140 Meade St. N Winnipeg, MB CANADA R2W 3K5 Tel: 204-943-3958 Fax: 204-943-2565 Email: rosshouse@mhs.mb.ca Web: www.mhs.mb.ca | |
| St. Vital Museum (St. Vital Museum) | |
| The former St. Vital Police Station, located within the Fire Station. Displays include history of St. Vital, the original 1939 Fargo Pumper truck and a copy of the handwritten diary by Victor Mager who was at Fort Garry in 1870 when Thomas Scott was executed. Summer hours: June 2 to August 31, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Winter hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday. Closed statutory holidays. Tours by appointment. Tel. 204-255-2864; Web: www.svhs.ca Location: 600 St. Mary's Rd. | |
| 600 St. Mary's Rd. WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R2M 3L5 Tel: 204-255-2864 Email: info@svhs.ca Web: www.svhs.ca | |
| Deer Meadow Farms Corn Maze and Hobby Farm (Deer Meadow Farms Corn Maze and Hobby Farm) | |
| A 7 ac corn maze, straw stack, Fort Frontier, Farmer Golf, petting zoo, wild-game preserve, sweet corn and market garden vegetables, pumpkin patch, hayrides, play area, fire pit areas and more. Opening as a U-Pick in 2011-12, the cherry-berry orchard will provide a special variety of fresh cherries and saskatoons. Group bookings and rates available. Open July 1. Corn maze open in August. The Forbidden Forest is a Halloween attraction that opens after Thanksgiving. Tel: 204-222-1824 Web: www.deermeadowfarms.com Location: Hwy. 59 N., east on Garven Rd., north on Deacon Rd. (Hwy. 207) | |
| Box 13 Grp 552 RR5 Winnipeg, 67-127 Deacon Rd, MB CANADA R2C 2Z2 Tel: 204-222-1824/204-998-1875 Email: info@deermeadowfarms.com, deermeadowfarms@ymail.com Web: www.deermeadowfarms.com | |
| Red River Exhibition (Red River Exhibition) | |
| June 14-23, 2013. EX-perience the sights, sounds, tastes and thrills of Manitoba's largest summer fair. Featuring nightly concerts, the world's largest travelling midway, family-friendly attractions and some of Manitoba's finest agricultural exhibits. Red River Exhibition Park, adjacent to Assiniboia Downs. www.redriverex.com | |
| 3977 Portage Avenue WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3K 2E8 Tel: 204-888-6990 Fax: 204-888-6992 Web: www.redriverex.com | |
| University of Manitoba (University of Manitoba (ATT)) | |
| University of Manitoba Every year, 26,000 of Canada’s best and brightest students come to the University of Manitoba to discover their strengths and build their futures. Combine these curious minds with world-class professors and researchers, and you have a dynamic environment that has been contributing to the social, cultural, and economic fabric of Manitoba since 1877. Visit the Fort Garry Campus to see rocks and fossils from millions of years ago at the Cretaceous Menagerie; view contemporary and historical art at Gallery One One One; take in a jazz, opera, choral, or chamber music concert in Eva Clare Hall; or cheer on our elite Bison athletes in the sport of your choice – football, hockey, basketball and more! Website: www.umanitoba.ca Location: Fort Garry Campus. | |
| 137 Education Bldg. WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3T 2N2 Toll Free: 1-800-432-1960 Tel: 204-474-8880 Web: www.umanitoba.ca | |
| Eskimo Museum (Eskimo Museum) | |
| Eskimo Museum has a collection of Inuit carvings and artifacts that are among the finest and oldest in the world dating from Pre-Dorset (1700 B.C.) through Dorset, Thule and modern Inuit times. Manitoba Heritage Council plaques commemorate the presence of Pre-Dorset and Dorset peoples who lived in this area from 3000 to 1000 B.C. The gift shop specializes in northern books, Canadian Inuit art, unique postcards, art cards, stationery and local wildberry preserves. Open year-round, in summer, Monday, 1 p.m.- 5 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m.- noon and 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.; in winter, Monday to Saturday, 1 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays. Groups of 10 or more by advance reservation. Donations accepted. Tel. 204-675-2030; fax: 204-675-2140. | |
| Box 10, 242 La Verendrye Avenue CHURCHILL, MB CANADA R0B 0E0 Tel: 204-675-2030 Fax: 204-675-2140 | |
| Aseneskak Casino (Aseneskak Casino) | |
| Aseneskak Casino celebrates the culture and traditions of the Cree Nations. Features live entertainment, restaurant, art gallery, gift shop and numerous games of chance. Group tours welcome. Open Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. - 2 a.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 a.m., Sunday noon - 2 a.m. Tel. 204-627-2250; toll-free: 1-877-627-2267; fax: 204-627-2278; Website: www.bestlittlecasino.ca Location: at Opaskwayak Cree Nation. | |
| Hwy. 10 North, Box 10250 OPASKWAYAK, MB CANADA R0B 2J0 Toll Free: 1-877-627-2267 Tel: 204-627-2250 Fax: 204-627-2278 Email: info@aseneskak.ca Web: www.bestlittlecasino.ca | |
| La Chapelle de Notre Dame-du-Bon-Secours (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| La Chapelle de Notre Dame-du-Bon-Secours is one of the few open air chapels remaining in Manitoba. It was built by Father Ritchot and his parishioners in 1875. (PHS) | |
| Main Floor, 213 Notre Dame Avenue WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3B 1N3 Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 Tel: 204-945-2205 Fax: 204-948-2384 Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html | |
| High Bluff (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| High Bluff The eastern Dakota (Sioux) of Minnesota traditionally built "cunkaske" - wooden palisades, piles of stones and earthen entrenchments - around their camps and villages for protection. This is the site of a cunkaske and known as The Flee Island Entrenchment. Location: on PR 277, 10 km/6 mi. north and .5 km/.3 mi. west of High Bluff. (PHS) | |
| Main Floor, 213 Notre Dame Avenue WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3B 1N3 Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 Tel: 204-945-2205 Fax: 204-948-2384 Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html | |
| Norway House (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| Norway House (PHS) The bank of the Nelson River is the site of three former Hudson's Bay Company fur trade structures - Archway Warehouse (1840-41); Jail (1855-56) and Powder Magazine (1837-38). Norway House is rich in Cree and Métis culture, fur trade history, diverse waterways and geography. | |
| Main Floor, 213 Notre Dame Avenue WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3B 1N3 Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 Tel: 204-945-2205 Fax: 204-948-2384 Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html | |
| St. François Xavier (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| St. François Xavier This community dates from 1823 when Cuthbert Grant, an outstanding Métis leader, established a Métis settlement. It was the home of Pascal Breland, an influential business and political figure, and Pierre Falcon, one of Manitoba's earliest song writers. Location: on PTH 26. | |
| Main Floor, 213 Notre Dame Avenue WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3B 1N3 Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 Tel: 204-945-2205 Fax: 204-948-2384 Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html | |
| Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary (Manitoba Conservation (MD)) | |
| Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary and Visitor Centre provides an upclose view of goslings in spring and fall during migration. The Centre features an interpretive program, displays, exhibits, self-guiding hiking trail and an observation gallery overlooking a small pond. Open daily May long weekend to September long weekend 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; September to Thanksgiving weekend, Friday to Sunday and holiday Mondays 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. September to Thanksgiving weekend. School programs and group bookings available. Tel. 204-369-3157. Location: .5 km east of Rennie on Hwy. 44. | |
| 200 Saulteaux Cresc. WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3J 3W3 Email: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca Web: www.manitobaparks.com | |
 Musée de Saint-Boniface (PHS)(Musee de Saint-Boniface Museum) | |
| Le Musée de Saint-Boniface (PHS) is the oldest building in Winnipeg. Built for the Grey Nuns between 1846 and 1851 as the first convent and hospital in Western Canada, it now serves as a showcase of Métis and French-Canadian history. The site is in the heart of old Saint-Boniface and is a short walk across the Esplanade Riel from The Forks. Open weekdays 9:30 am - 4:30 pm year-round as well as Sundays 12 pm to 4 pm. Weekend hours extended during spring, summer and fall. Admission charged. Tel. 204-237-4500; fax: 204-986-7964; Web: www.msbm.mb.ca E-mail: info@msbm.mb.ca Location: 494 avenue Taché. | |
| 494, avenue Tache WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R2H 2B2 Tel: 204-237-4500 Fax: 204-986-7964 Email: info@msbm.mb.ca Web: www.msbm.mb.ca | |
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| St. Peter Dynevor Anglican Church (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| On the east side of the Red River is St. Peter Dynevor Anglican Church (PHS). Built in 1852-54, it was the only Aboriginal Anglican parish in the Red River Settlement. Chief Peguis, friend and benefactor to the Selkirk Settlers and defender of Native land rights, is buried in the churchyard. Location: 5 km/3 mi. north of East Selkirk on PR 508, then follow signs west. | |
| Main Floor, 213 Notre Dame Avenue WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3B 1N3 Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 Tel: 204-945-2205 Fax: 204-948-2384 Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html | |
| Fort Gibraltar (Festival du Voyageur) | |
| Visit historical Fort Gibraltar. Come and witness our fascinating history through the eyes of the voyageurs that lived it! Costumed interperters will transport you back in time to the exciting age of the fur trade. Tour a reconstructed 19th century fort and discover the diverse cast of characters that call it home. Open May to September. Tel. 204-233-9470; Web: www.fortgibraltar.com E-mail: info@festivalvoyageur.mb.ca Location: 866 St. Joseph St. | |
| 233 Provencher Blvd Winnipeg, MB CANADA R2H 0G4 Tel: 204-237-7692 Fax: 204-233-7576 Email: info@heho.ca Web: www.heho.ca | |
| Lily Pond (Manitoba Conservation (MD)) | |
| Lily Pond is a notable location not only for the profusion of white fragrant and yellow species of water lilies but for the bedrock cliffs which exhibit igneous intrusion. The pond was formed when soft rock was scooped away from glaciers. Location: Hwy. 44, west of Caddy Lake. | |
| 200 Saulteaux Cresc. WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3J 3W3 Email: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca Web: www.manitobaparks.com | |
| Lac du Bonnet & District Museum (Lac du Bonnet & District Museum) | |
| Located in the Hans Erickson (1936) log cabin, this museum is a unique orientation centre concept. Pre-historic artifacts, family and cultural traditions unique to this area. Open during summer months. Location: Halliday Park, 3 km north of Lac du Bonnet, junction of Hwy. 502 and 513 Mid-May - July open weekends 12-4; July - Septemper open Wednesday-Sunday 10-4 | |
| Box 47 SEVEN SISTERS FALL, MB CANADA R0E 1Y0 Tel: 204-345-8419 Email: leon.clegg@gmail.com | |
| Fort la Reine Museum, Pioneer Village & Tourist Bureau Inc. (Fort la Reine Museum, Pioneer Village & Tourist Bureau Inc.) | |
| About the Fort la Reine Museum; The Fort la Reine Museum is located on Hwy 1 & 1A, at the east edge of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The museim is dedicated to preserving the heritaeg of the Canadian Prairies as well as the history of the City and Municipality of Portage la Prairie. The Fort la Reine Museum has over 25 buildings displaying thousands of individual artifacts including pre-European contact First Nation's artifacts to more modern collections including historic fire trucks, an old print shop, "Fisher's" general store, the "West Prospect" school, churches, hand hewn log structures, and historic homes.; Open from May till the end of September.; 9-6 Monday - Saturday; 12-6 Sunday; Group tours by appointment.;;Hwy 1 & 1A, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba;Visit our website at fortlareinemuseum.ca;Phone: 837-3259 Like us on Facebook! | |
| Box 744, 2652 Saskatchewan Ave. E PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MB CANADA R1N 3C2 Tel: 204-857-3259 Fax: 204-239-4917 Email: manager@fortlareinemuseum.ca Web: www.fortlareinemuseum.ca | |
| Sergeant Thomas Prince (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| Brokenhead Tommy Prince School, on the Brokenhead First Nation, is named after Manitoba's most decorated Aboriginal war veteran, Sergeant Thomas Prince. Prince was one of many Aboriginal soldiers who left their homes to serve Canada during the Second World War and the Korean War. Location: PTH 59 | |
| Main Floor, 213 Notre Dame Avenue WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3B 1N3 Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 Tel: 204-945-2205 Fax: 204-948-2384 Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html | |
| Upper Fort Garry Gate (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| Upper Fort Garry Gate This is the only remnant remaining of Upper Fort Garry, built by the Hudson's Bay Company in the 1830s at the forks of the Red and Assiniboine rivers. The history of the site includes Ambroise Didyme Lepine's role in the Red River Resistance of 1869-70, which ended in the creation of Manitoba. Location: south of Broadway off Fort Street. | |
| Main Floor, 213 Notre Dame Avenue WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3B 1N3 Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 Tel: 204-945-2205 Fax: 204-948-2384 Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html | |
| Louis Riel Statue (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| Louis Riel Statue, created by sculptor Miguel Joyal and commissioned by the Manitoba Métis Federation, is located on the south grounds of the Legislative Building facing the Assiniboine River. The statue commemorates Riel's contribution to the development of Canadian Confederation and his role, and that of the Métis, as founders of Manitoba. | |
| Main Floor, 213 Notre Dame Avenue WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3B 1N3 Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 Tel: 204-945-2205 Fax: 204-948-2384 Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html | |
| Former Portage la Prairie Indian Residential School (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| Built in 1916, the Former Portage la Prairie Indian Residential School is the oldest existing example in Manitoba of a system of boarding schools for Aboriginal children which was created across Canada between 1883-1960. The Portage school is a good example of prevailing ideas concerning residential school design and still maintains its original quality. Location: Rufus Prince Building, 5000 Crescent Road West. (PHS) | |
| Main Floor, 213 Notre Dame Avenue WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3B 1N3 Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 Tel: 204-945-2205 Fax: 204-948-2384 Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html | |
| Dauphin (City of Dauphin / Tourism Dauphin) | |
| Dauphin Dauphin is rich with nature, culture, history and events. Nestled between the beautiful Riding Mountain National Park and Duck Mountain Provincial Park, it is a gateway to pristine wilderness, wildlife and clear blue lakes. Known as the "City of Sunshine" (sunshine 21% of the time), it is also a city of festivals, becoming home to Canada's National Ukrainian Festival and Dauphin's Countryfest, Canada's longest running country music festival. The work ethic and warm hospitality of its people have made it one of the hottest sport tourism destinations in Manitoba, having hosted such recent events as the 2010 RBC Cup National Junior A Hockey Championship. Its vibrant Ukrainian culture and pioneer past bring history alive with beautiful heritage structures and attractions. Dauphin is a hidden gem that is just waiting to be discovered both by visitors and those seeking a great place in which to live, work and raise a family. Tel. 204-622-3216 Toll-free: 1-866-566-5669 Fax: 204-622-3290 Web: www.tourismdauphin.ca E-mail: tourism@dauphin.ca | |
| 100 Main Street S. DAUPHIN, MB CANADA R7N 1K3 Toll Free: 1-877-566-5669 Tel: 204-622-3216/204-622-3228 Fax: 204-622-3290 Email: tourism@dauphin.ca Web: www.tourismdauphin.ca | |
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| The Manitoba Museum (The Manitoba Museum) | |
| The Manitoba Museum Museum Galleries Set sail on a thrilling voyage of excitement and discovery at The Manitoba Museum. Only here can you travel through time to the roaring 20’s, explore a 17th century ship and view treasures from around the world. There is always something new to experience. An ever-changing variety of touring and specialty exhibits are a fantastic compliment to our nine permanent galleries. One of the newest additions is Ancient Seas, a completely immersive, animated underwater environment that takes you back 450 million years to a tropical sea that once existed where Churchill is today. Our Discovery Room is updated every six months with treasures from our vaults. Be sure to visit our newly refurbished Earth History Gallery and discover why one of our curators is in the Guinness Book of World Records. The Manitoba Museum is the recipient of the Michelin Green Guide top award, a designation of Worth the Trip; the Province of Manitoba Tourism Service Excellence Award; the Attractions Canada Prix Award (provincial) for indoor attractions; and the Canadian Tourism Commission Win with Winter in Canada Award. Planetarium and Science Gallery One of only five major planetariums in the country, featuring live multimedia shows that recreate the current night sky, highlighting the latest space discoveries and following the developments of the space program. The renovated Science Gallery now includes "Engineered for Speed" where visitors design and build their own remote-controlled race cars and test them on our giant race track, a water area with a self-sustained ecosystem and an Explore Science Zone with multiple hands-on activities. Open year-round. Closed Mondays in winter. Admission charged. Tel. 204-956-2830; recorded information 204-943-3139; Website: www.manitobamuseum.ca E-mail: info@manitobamuseum.ca Location: 190 Rupert Avenue. | |
| 190 Rupert Avenue WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3B 0N2 Toll Free: 1-888-231-9739 Tel: 204-956-2830 Fax: 204-942-3151 Email: info@manitobamuseum.ca Web: www.manitobamuseum.ca | |
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| The Forks National Historic Site of Canada (The Forks National Historic Site of Canada) | |
| The Forks National Historic Site of Canada rests on nine beautifully landscaped acres along the west bank of the Red River, offering a scenic view across the water to historic St. Boniface. Interpretive programs, tours, festivals and heritage entertainment are offered in July and August. The Forks also features a prairie garden, evocative sculptures by noted Canadian artists, interpretive panels and exhibits, picnic area and a dock. Grounds are open year-round. Tel. 204-983-6757 (98-FORKS) Toll-free: 1-888-773-8888 Hearing impaired: 1-866-787-6221 Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/forks E-mail: forksnhs.info@pc.gc.ca | |
| 401 - 25 Forks Market Road Winnipeg, MB CANADA R3C 4S8 | |
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