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| Musée de Saint-Boniface (PHS) | | 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 ... | | Mennonite Heritage Village (Canada) Inc | | Steinbach A unique experience awaits visitors at the Mennonite Heritage Village (Canada) Inc. This 40-acre complex spreads out from a street reminiscent of the ... | | Winnipeg Art Gallery | | Winnipeg Art Gallery The gallery houses a collection of contemporary, historical and decorative art, as well as the world's largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art. ... | | Riding Mountain National Park of Canada | | Riding Mountain National Park of Canada This accessible wilderness features almost 3,000 sq. km/1,150 sq. mi. of boreal forest, aspen parkland, deciduous forest and open grasslands ... | | South Beach Casino & Resort | | Enjoy gaming excitement at South Beach Casino and Resort, offering 600 slot machines, 12 table games, live poker room, gift shop. The new 95 room hotel features lavish suites, tropical pool, meeting/... | | The Central Museum of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (The RCA Museum) | | The Central Museum of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (The RCA Museum) displays Canada's largest collection of artillery artifacts and the most complete collection of Canadian pattern ... | | 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. ... | | Manitoba Agricultural Museum | | Home to the Manitoba Threshermen's Reunion and Stampede every July. The Manitoba Agricultural Museum boasts the largest collection of operating vintage farm machinery in Canada (more than 500 ... | | FortWhyte Alive | | FortWhyte Alive Winnipeg's wild oasis features 640 acres of forest, lakes, marshes and self-guiding trails. FortWhyte Alive has 27 species of waterfowl, whitetail deer, muskrats ... | | Casinos of Winnipeg | | The Casinos of Winnipeg are the two largest and most exciting casinos in western Manitoba. Step into McPhillips Station Casino and you step into a rollicking ... | | Western Canada Aviation Museum | | Western Canada Aviation Museum Your aviation adventure! See historic aircraft and artifacts, including a replica of the Avrocar flying saucer, SKYWAYS, a hands-on discovery exhibit ... | | Rainbow Stage | | Rainbow Stage produces full-scale Broadway-style professional musical theatre at Canada's longest-running outdoor theatre in Kildonan Park. Winter productions are staged at Pantages Playhouse Theatre.... | | Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site of Canada | | Explore the beautifully restored stone heritage buildings at this intact Hudson's Bay Company fur trade centre on the banks of the Red River. Enjoy the authentic, colourful costumes and stories. ... | | Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre | | The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre houses the largest collection of marine reptile fossils in Canada and features "Bruce", a 43 ft. (13 meter ) Mosasaur. Discover Manitoba's prehistory and the sea ... |
 Snow Lake Mining Museum
(Town of Snow Lake) | Snow Lake
The Manitoba Star Attraction Mining Museum has a collection of mining artifacts complete with mining equipment such as drills, mucking machines, old mine rescue equipment and old maps. See a replica of a raise and a drift, a painting of a cross-section of a mine, and clothes the miners wore. Guided tours are offered late June to September long weekend. Call for opening hours. Group tours welcome. Admission charged. Tel. 204-358-7867/358-2551; E-mail: slmuseum@gillamnet.com Location: 163 Poplar Street. | Box 40
SNOW LAKE, MB CANADA
R0B 1M0
Tel: 204-358-2551
Fax: 204-358-2112
Email: snowlake@mts.net
Web: www.snowlake.com |
Heritage North Museum
(Heritage North Museum Inc.) | | Heritage North Museum consists of two log structures and an open-air blacksmith shop. See mounted animals native to the area, a boreal forest diorama with authentic caribou hide tipi, First Nations and fur trade artifacts, fossils, a wooly mammoth tusk, traveling exhibits and Inco and mining related artifacts. Blacksmith demonstrations occur periodically throughout the summer. The museum also houses an Institutional Archives and a Visitor Information Booth. Admission charged. Open year-round, Monday to Saturday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (winter), daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (summer). Tel. 204-677-2216; fax: 204-677-8953; Web: www.heritagenorthmuseum.ca E-mail: hnmuseum@mts.net Location: 162 Princeton Drive. | 162 Princeton Drive
THOMPSON, MB CANADA
R8N 2A4
Tel: 204-677-2216
Fax: 204-677-8953
Email: hnmuseum@mts.net
Web: www.heritagenorthmuseum.ca |
Grand Beach Provincial Park
(Manitoba Conservation (JO)) | Grand Beach Provincial Park
Resting along the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg, Canada's fifth largest lake and next to the historic La Vérendrye Trail, are powdery white sand beaches and grass-topped dunes that make this one of the top beaches in North America. The dunes reach as high as 8 m/30 ft. A lagoon supports many species of birds.
An excellent place to swim, wind surf or hike, three excellent self-guiding walks: Spirit Rock Trail, Wild Wings Trail and the Ancient Beach Trail.
The Park also features a campground, outdoor amphitheatre, picnic shelters, a restaurant, concession services and wheelchair access to the beach. Tel. 204-945-6784; toll-free: 1-800-214-6497. | 200 Saulteaux Cresc.
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3J 3W3
Email: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca
Web: www.manitobaparks.com |
Manitoba Children's Museum
(Manitoba Children's Museum) | | The Manitoba Children's Museum is home to six exciting galleries. All Aboard invites families to explore a 1952 vintage diesel locomotive and a 1920 Pullman passenger coach. Play with technology in Live Wire gallery. In Tree and Me, climb on a 17-foot oak tree and make discoveries about animals in their natural habitats. Dig in the sand and build bridges in WonderWorks, the infrastructure gallery. You're the anchor at your very own newscast in Our TV, a fully operational studio. Step into the shuttle and take a trip to the moon at the Space Station. During the holiday season, take a stroll through the land of fairytales in Santa's Village. Open year-round. Admission charged. Tel. 204-924-4000; Web: www.childrensmuseum.com E-mail: general@childrensmuseum.com | 45 Forks Market Road
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3C 4T6
Tel: 204-924-4000
Fax: 204-956-2122
Email: general@childrensmuseum.com
Web: www.childrensmuseum.com |
The Manitoba Museum
(The Manitoba Museum) | The Manitoba Museum
Museum Galleries
Explore a vivid portrayal of Manitoba's rich and colourful history through nine galleries covering all regions of Manitoba. The national editors of Where Magazine have selected the Parklands/Mixed Woods Gallery as "One of Canada's Best New Attractions for Summer 2004". The Manitoba Museum is the recipient of the Michelin Green Guide's top award, designated 'Worth the Trip'. Dramatic walk-through settings include the 17th century full-size replica ship "The Nonsuch", and the Urban Gallery, which recreates boomtown Winnipeg in the 1920s.
Planetarium and Science Gallery
We are also fortunate to have one of only five major planetariums in the country which features live interactive multimedia shows that recreate the current night sky, highlight the latest space discoveries and follow the developments of the space program.
The fully 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 new water area with a self-sustained ecosystem and a new 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 |
Riverbank Discovery Centre and Trail System
(Brandon Tourism/Brandon Riverbank Inc.) | | Riverbank Discovery Centre is home to the Brandon & Region Tourism Centre, Brandon First and Ducks Unlimited Canada offices. The Centre contains tourism information on the area, Canada and the U.S., souvenirs and interpretive information on the natural beauty of the area. It serves as a starting point for the extensive Assiniboine Riverbank Trail system. The trails run 17 km/10.5 mi. along the Assiniboine River, including a network of parks and pathways linked to the Red Willow pedestrian bridge. The trail system ranges from natural river bottom forest to paved lit walkways, linking many sports venues to downtown. Open year-round. Tel. 204-729-2141; toll-free 1-888-799-1111; Web: www.riverbank.mb.ca E-mail: info@riverbank.mb.ca Location: 545 Conservation Drive. | 1 - 545 Conservation Drive
BRANDON, MB CANADA
R7A 7L8
Toll Free: 1-888-799-1111
Tel: 204-729-2141
Fax: 204-729-2139
Email: brandontourism@wcgwave.ca
Web: www.tourism.brandon.com |  |
Riding Mountain National Park of Canada
(Riding Mountain National Park of Canada) | Riding Mountain National Park of Canada
This accessible wilderness features almost 3,000 sq. km/1,150 sq. mi. of boreal forest, aspen parkland, deciduous forest and open grasslands and meadows. The area is a haven for outdoor wilderness experiences and wildlife viewing - including a herd of bison living in the park! A network of day-use and overnight trails is designed for hiking, cycling or horseback riding. Interpretive programs are offered. There are several campgrounds and picnic areas at many of the lakes. Reservations are required for camping in the backcountry. Reservations for Wasagaming Campground are advisable. Toll-free: 1-877-737-3783 or Website: www.pccamping.ca. Detailed guides and maps are available at the park office and the Visitor Centre. Admission charged. Tel. 204-848-7275; Web: www.pc.gc.ca/riding E-mail: rmnp.info@pc.gc.ca.
A small bison herd numbering approximately 30 animals is maintained on a 647 ha. fenced range near Lake Audy. An on-site exhibit relates the natural history of the bison and the native fescue grassland where they live. The herd is best viewed in the early morning or evening hours.
Clear Lake is spring-fed and 33 m/110 ft. deep. Enjoy swimming, boating, wind-surfing and fishing for northern pike, walleye, perch, lake trout and whitefish.
When Riding Mountain National Park was designated in 1930, a man known as Grey Owl gave talks and shows with his pet beavers, Rawhide and Jellyroll. Although people assumed he was Aboriginal, Grey Owl was really an Englishman named Archibald Bellaney who had assumed an Aboriginal persona. His cabin can be visited in the park by hiking or biking an 8.7 km (one-way) trail.
The Visitor Centre contains displays, pamphlets, audio-visual materials and interpretive programs. The Nature Shop, owned and operated by Friends of Riding Mountain National Park, offers quality souvenirs, interpretive and educational materials and programs for all nature lovers. Open in summer only. | General Delivery
WASAGAMING, MB CANADA
R0J 2H0
Tel: 204-848-7275
Fax: 204-848-2596
Email: rmnp.info@pc.gc.ca
Web: www.pc.gc.ca/riding | |
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site of Canada
(Parks Canada (Attractions)) | Explore the beautifully restored stone heritage buildings at this intact Hudson's Bay Company fur trade centre on the banks of the Red River. Enjoy the authentic, colourful costumes and stories. Smell goods baking on the hearth fires, hear the blacksmith's hammer, touch the furs in the fur loft and participate in special events. See the Big House (Governor's home), furloft/saleshop, men's house, guest cottage, blacksmith's shop, farm manager's cottage, native encampment and York boat.
The Visitor Reception Centre features a theatre, restaurant, gift shop and picnic shelter. Full programming at the historic site is available from May 15 to Labour Day. Site tours available to the end of September. Group programs, meetings, dinners by pre-registration all year. Special programs for Halloween in October and Christmas in December. Admission charged.
Tel. 204-785-6050
Toll-free: 1-888-773-8888
Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/garry
E-mail: LFGNHS.info@pc.gc.ca
Location: 15 min north of Winnipeg on PTH 9 | 401 - 25 Forks Market Road
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3C 4S8
Toll Free: 1-888-773-8888
Tel: 204-983-6757
Fax: 204-983-2221
Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca |
Rainbow Stage
(Rainbow Stage) | | Rainbow Stage produces full-scale Broadway-style professional musical theatre at Canada's longest-running outdoor theatre in Kildonan Park. Winter productions are staged at Pantages Playhouse Theatre. Tel. 204-989-5261, box office: 204-989-0888; 1-888-989-0888; fax: 204-989-5266; Web: www.rainbowstage.net E-mail: rbstage@mts.net Location: Kildonan Park, 2021 Main Street. | 200 - 180 Market Avenue
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3B 0P7
Toll Free: 1-888-989-0888
Tel: 204-989-5261
Fax: 204-989-5266
Email: rbstage@mts.net
Web: www.rainbowstage.net | |
Casinos of Winnipeg
(Manitoba Lotteries (Milt Stegall Drive)) | The Casinos of Winnipeg are the two largest and most exciting casinos in western Manitoba.
Step into McPhillips Station Casino and you step into a rollicking railway town from the last century. We offer the best local and international entertainment in our concert bowl, restaurant and lounges, plus all the modern gaming you enjoy. Location: 484 McPhillips Street
It's a jungle in there! Club Regent Casino boasts the second highest waterfall in the province and one of the largest walk-through aquariums in Canada. This casino is a tropical forest filled with fun dining and the best local and international entertainment in the concert bowl and dance club. And don't forget the great gaming. Location: 1425 Regent Avenue West
Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 a.m.; Sunday noon - 3 a.m. Closed on selected holidays. Group tours available. Tel: 204-957-2500; toll-free: 1-888-493-4652; Web: www.casinosofwinnipeg.com | 842 Milt Stegall Drive
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3G 3L4
Toll Free: 1-888-493-4652
Tel: 204-957-2500
Fax: 204-957-2621
Web: www.mlc.mb.ca | |
Fort Dauphin Museum Inc.
(Fort Dauphin Museum Inc.) | | Fort Dauphin Museum Inc., surrounded by a wooden palisade, is suggestive of an 18th century fur trade post and features archaeological, fur trade and pioneer artifacts. A trapper's cabin, a trading post, a blacksmith's shop, a pioneer log house, a schoolhouse, a church, and the main log building are located inside palisade walls. The Parkland Archaeological Laboratory houses over 80,000 artifacts. The Museum hosts the Fur Traders Rendezvous in September. Open May, June and September 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday; July and August 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. October to April by appointment. Admission charged. Tel. 204-638-6630; fax: 204-629-2327; Web: www.fortdauphinmuseum.wordpress.com E-mail: fortdphn@mts.net Location: 140 Jackson Street. | Box 181
DAUPHIN, MB CANADA
R7N 2V1
Tel: 204-638-6630
Fax: 204-629-2327
Email: fortdphn@mts.net
Web: www.fortdauphinmuseum.wordpress.com |
Hecla Provincial Park
(Manitoba Conservation (JO)) | Hecla Provincial Park
Lush forest, rugged shoreline, scenic beaches and bountiful wildlife blend within this pristine park land. Venture through the park's many hiking and cross-country ski trails. Other facilities include a campground, vacation cabins, a bed and breakfast home, tennis courts, a championship 18-hole golf course, a resort and conference centre, and marina. Interpretive programs and guided tours are available seasonally. For reservations at the Family Vacation Cabins tel. 204-945-6784 or toll-free: 1-800-214-6497. Location: north of Riverton on Hwy. 8.
Hecla Village features a 1 km self-guiding trail through the restored village, tracing the history of Icelandic settlement in the area. Restored buildings include a church, community hall, 1920s school, Icelandic home and a village store still in operation. Hecla Island is named after an Icelandic volcano. Guided walks by a park interpreter are available in summer.
Hecla Fish Station contains an exhibit on commercial fishing.
Heritage Home Museum is a restored and furnished Icelandic household from the 1920s and 1940s periods.
The Wildlife Viewing Tower is a popular morning and evening rendezvous for wildlife viewers and photographers.
The Grassy Narrows Marsh hiking and biking trails lead you to boardwalks and viewing blinds to gain spectacular views of waterfowl and wildlife. | 200 Saulteaux Cresc.
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3J 3W3
Email: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca
Web: www.manitobaparks.com |
Royal Canadian Mint
(Royal Canadian Mint) | Royal Canadian Mint
Circulation coins for Canada and many foreign nations are produced here. Tours: from Labour Day to Victoria Day, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Tuesday through Saturday); during December, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Monday through Saturday); from Victoria Day to Labour Day, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Monday through Sunday). Explore our on-site museum and boutique. Services offered in both official languages. Admission charged. Tel. 204-983-6429; toll-free: 1-877-WPG-MINT; fax: 204-255-5203; Website: www.mint.ca e-mail: boutiquewpg@mint.ca Location: 520 Lagimodière Boulevard.
Monnaie Royale Canadienne
La monnaie qui circule au Canada et celle de nombreux autres payes est fabriquée à cet établissement. Visites guidées : De la Fête du Travail à la fête de la Reine : 9 h à 17 h (du mardi au samedi). Pour le mois de décembre : de 9 h à 17 h (du lundi au samedi). De la fête de la Reine à la Fête du Travail : de 9 h à 17 h (du lundi au dimanche). Boutique et musée à explorer. Services offerts dans les deux langues officielles. Frais d’entrée. Réservez au : 204-983-6429; sans frais : 1-877-WPG-MINT; fax : 204-255-5203; site web : www.monnaie.ca; courriel : boutiquewpg@mint.ca; Endroit : 520, boulevard Lagimodière. | 520 Lagimodiere Blvd.
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R2J 3E7
Toll Free: 1-877-WPG-MINT
Tel: 204-983-6429
Fax: 204-255-5203
Email: boutiquewpg@mint.ca
Web: www.mint.ca |
Marine Museum of Manitoba
(Marine Museum of Manitoba Inc.) | | Marine Museum of Manitoba hosts six historic ships that sit at the entrance of Selkirk Park, including the S.S. Keenora, Manitoba's oldest steamship. In addition to an authentic Lake Winnipeg lighthouse, the ships contain marine artifacts and pictures. School and group tours are offered. Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., May long weekend to September long weekend. Admission charged. Partially wheelchair accessible. Tel. 204-482-7761; Website: www.marinemuseum.ca E-mail: marinemuseum@mts.net Location: Queen Avenue and Eveline Street. | Box 7
SELKIRK, MB CANADA
R1A 2B1
Tel: 204-482-7761
Email: marinemuseum@mts.net
Web: www.marinemuseum.ca |
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
(Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre) | Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
Come see why the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre is the world's 'Best Environmental Experience'! Under the guidance of our friendly interpreters, you can trek over 30 kilometers of nature trails, take a guided tour of the marsh, go canoeing, view birds and wildlife, watch a film in our multimedia theatre, enjoy a meal in our café and check out our fun, interactive exhibits. Open daily year-round. Admission charged. Tel. 204-467-3300; toll-free: 1-888-50-MARSH; fax: 204-467-3311; Website: www.oakhammockmarsh.ca E-mail: ohmic@ducks.ca Location: 20 minutes north of Winnipeg at Hwys. 67 and 220. | Box 1160
STONEWALL, MB CANADA
R0C 2Z0
Toll Free: 1-888-50-MARSH
Tel: 204-467-3300
Fax: 204-467-9028
Email: ohmic@ducks.ca
Web: www.oakhammockmarsh.ca |
The Forks National Historic Site of Canada
(Parks Canada (Attractions)) | 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
Toll Free: 1-888-773-8888
Tel: 204-983-6757
Fax: 204-983-2221
Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca |
New Iceland Heritage Museum
(Signature Museums) | | The New Iceland Heritage Museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting this fascinating chapter of Manitoba's history. Begin your visit with a ten-minute film. The "New Iceland Saga" tells the story of one pioneer family through the eyes and experiences of four generations. Inside the museum you will find a painting that comes to life, a full size tent and pioneer cabin and a Saga & Legends gallery for the children, complete with a pint sized reading room. Open year-round. Tel. 204-642-4001; Web: www.nihm.ca E-mail: nihm@mts.net Location: 94 - 1st Avenue. | | CANADA | |
Pisew Falls-Kwasitchewan Falls
(Manitoba Conservation (JO)) | Pisew Falls-Kwasitchewan Falls
At Pisew Falls, the Grass River drops 13 m/ 42.7 ft., changes direction and jets down through a gorge. A short boardwalk leads to observation platforms. Another .5 km/.3 mi. trail leads to the Rotary Bridge over the Grass River below the falls giving access to trails leading to the top of Pisew Falls and to a 22 km return hiking trail to Kwasitchewan Falls, Manitoba's highest waterfall. Backcountry campsites are at the far end of the loop. Tel. 204-945-6784; toll-free: 1-800-214-6497. Location: between Wabowden and Thompson on Hwy. 6. | 200 Saulteaux Cresc.
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3J 3W3
Email: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca
Web: www.manitobaparks.com |
Mennonite Heritage Village (Canada) Inc
(Signature Museums) | Steinbach
A unique experience awaits visitors at the Mennonite Heritage Village (Canada) Inc. This 40-acre complex spreads out from a street reminiscent of the Mennonite villages found in southern Manitoba during the late 1800s. A windmill with 20 m/60 ft. sails dominates the village. Century-old dwellings, church and school are furnished to the period. The Livery Barn Restaurant serves tasty Mennonite fare, from traditional recipes, in a pioneer setting. The general store offers locally crafted items, stone-ground flour, old-fashioned candy, a wide selection of souvenirs. Open May, June, September 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon - 5 p.m. Sunday; July and August 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon - 6 p.m. Sunday.
The Village Centre houses exhibition galleries, a room for the care and preparation of collections, and public space. Pioneer Days is held every August long weekend. Open year-round, hours same as heritage village and October to April 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Admission charged. Tel. 204-326-9661; toll-free: 1-866-280-8741; fax: 204-326-5046; Website: www.mennoniteheritagevillage.com E-mail: info@mhv.ca Location: Hwy. 12 North. | | CANADA | |
Manitoba Legislative Building (PHS)
(Culture, (GD), Heritage, Tourism and Sport -- Historic Resources Branch) | | Completed in 1920, the Beaux-Arts Classical-style building features a grand staircase, matching bison statues, Manitoba Tyndall stone and the famous Golden Boy statue atop this grand structure. The grounds contain statues of Queen Victoria, La Vérendrye, statesmen and poets. Location: Broadway and Osborne. | Main Floor, 213 Notre Dame Avenue
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3B 1N3
Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069
Tel: 204-945-4420
Fax: 204-948-2384
Email: gary.dickson@gov.mb.ca
Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html |
Birds Hill Provincial Park
(Manitoba Conservation (JO)) | Birds Hill Provincial Park
Featuring hills and ridges formed by ancient glaciers, this 35 sq km/22 sq mi park has a lake, oak and aspen forests, native prairie wildflowers (including several species of rare orchids), deer, waterfowl and songbirds. Facilities include camping, swimming, picnic sites, a riding stable, a restaurant, a beach concession and a convenience store. There are 30 km/18.5 mi of trails for walking and cross-country skiing and a 7.2 km/4.5 mi paved bicycle and roller blading trails.
Interpretive programs are available on a year-round basis for groups of all ages. Every July the park hosts the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Tel. 204-945-6784; toll-free: 1-800-214-6497. Location: 24 km/15 mi northeast of Winnipeg on PTH 59. | 200 Saulteaux Cresc.
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3J 3W3
Email: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca
Web: www.manitobaparks.com |
Spirit Way
(Spirit Way Inc.) | | Spirit Way, the award winning walking and biking pathway, highlights 16 remarkable points of interest including Canada's largest photo-real mural of a Robert Bateman wolf painting, start of Canada's largest rockface sculpture, an aviation tribute, scenic vistas and more. Tel. 204-677-1490. Web: www.thompsonspiritway.ca | c/o North Central Development Corp.
THOMPSON, Box 1208, 3 Station Road, MB CANADA
R8N 1P1
Toll Free: 1-800-WOLF-FUN
Tel: 204-677-1490
Email: info@thompsonspiritway.ca
Web: www.thompsonspiritway.ca |
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site of Canada
(Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site of Canada) | Explore the beautifully restored stone heritage buildings at this intact Hudson's Bay Company fur trade centre on the banks of the Red River. Enjoy the authentic, colourful costumes and stories. Smell goods baking on the hearth fires, hear the blacksmith's hammer, touch the furs in the fur loft and participate in special events. See the Big House (Governor's home), furloft/saleshop, men's house, guest cottage, blacksmith's shop, farm manager's cottage, native encampment and York boat.
The Visitor Reception Centre features a theatre, restaurant, gift shop and picnic shelter. Full programming at the historic site is available from May 15 to Labour Day. Site tours available to the end of September. Group programs, meetings, dinners by pre-registration all year. Special programs for Halloween in October and Christmas in December. Admission charged.
Tel. 204-785-6050
Toll-free: 1-888-773-8888
Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/garry
E-mail: LFGNHS.info@pc.gc.ca
Location: 15 min north of Winnipeg on PTH 9 | 5925 Highway 9
St. Andrews, MB CANADA
R1A 4A8 | |
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 a.m. - 5 p.m. year-round with weekend hours 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 |
Margaret Laurence Home (PHS)
(Margaret Laurence Home Committee Inc.) | | Margaret Laurence Home (PHS) is a living memorial to Margaret Laurence. A wide variety of her memorabilia includes doctoral robes and hoods, typewriter, honourary degrees and some of the original furniture. Gift shop on site. Open mid-May to September 30, daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; by appointment rest of year. Tours welcome. Admission charged. Tel. 204-476-3612, 204-476-5622; Web: www.margaretlaurencehome.ca E-mail: mlhome@mts.net Location: 312 First Avenue North. | Box 2099
NEEPAWA, MB CANADA
R0J 1H0
Tel: 204-476-3612/204-476-5622
Email: mlhome@mts.net
Web: www.margaretlaurencehome.ca |
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