GRAFFITI GALLERY
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Graffiti Gallery is a not-for-profit
community youth art organization that
hosts community urban art exhibits
by young local, Canadian, and
international artists. More than 700
emerging artists have performed or
shown their work since it opened in
1998. The satellite gallery located
at The Forks Skate Plaza features an
additional six panels of art that can
be viewed.
Open Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to
5 p.m.; also Monday and Thursday
until 9 p.m.
109 Higgins Avenue –
Exchange District
Tel: 204.667.9960
Email: info@graffitigallery.ca
graffitigallery.ca
GRANT'S OLD MILL
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See a working replica of Cuthbert
Grant's original water-powered mill
built in 1829. During summer, see how
wheat is ground into flour. The mill
celebrates Grant and the Métis culture
the second Saturday in July with a
barbecue and activities and a pioneer
picnic on the third Saturday in August.
Open late May to August 31, Tuesday
to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
2777 Portage Avenue – St. James
Tel: 204.986.5613 (summer)
204.253.4904 (winter)
grantsoldmill.ca
HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF
ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA
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See history up close in the two-storey
1856 Red River Frame House owned
by William Brown and then step
next door to visit the 1911 Municipal
Hall building featuring the history
of St. James-Assiniboia. Finally,
explore the 1890s Interpretive Centre
with displays detailing pioneer life.
Experience live summer theatre for
groups by appointment or during
Doors Open Winnipeg.
Open May to Labour Day, 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. daily; September to May,
Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and by appointment.
3180 Portage Avenue – St. James
Tel: 204.888.8706
Email: st.jamesassiniboiamuseum@
gmail.com
mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/
stjamesassiniboiamuseum.shtml
IVAN FRANKO
MUSEUM
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Ivan Franko was a 19th century
Ukrainian writer and political activist.
Oil paintings in the museum illustrate
highlights of his life; other artwork
illustrate his literary work. Also on
display are colourful Ukrainian folk
art including musical instruments,
tapestries, ceramics, embroidery,
and wood carvings.
Open by appointment only.
200 McGregor Street – North End
Tel: 204.589.4397
Email: mail@auuckobzar.net
ult.wpg.ca
LIVING PRAIRIE
MUSEUM
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The Living Prairie Museum is a 12
hectare (30 acre) tall grass prairie
preserve and Interpretive Centre.
Protected in 1968, this preserve is
home to over 160 species of prairie
plants and a great array of prairie
wildlife. Less than one per cent of
tall grass prairie remains in North
America. The Living Prairie Museum is
one of the few remaining fragments
of this once vast ecosystem. Enjoy
self-guiding trails, exhibits, and
seasonal family events.
2795 Ness Avenue – St. James
Tel: 204.832.0167
winnipeg.ca/livingprairie
friendsoflivingprairie.org
LOCH GALLERY
Loch Gallery specializes in
Canadian and European artworks of
significance, and features the finest
of contemporary Canadian artists,
with an emphasis on paintings and
sculptures. Art services also include
art appraisals, art leasing, and
restoration.
Open Tuesday to Saturday,
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
306 St. Mary's Road – St. Vital
Tel: 204.235.1033
Email: winnipeg@lochgallery.com
lochgallery.com
Grant's Old Mill: James Smith Graffiti Gallery: Greg Hanec
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