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LOUIS RIEL'S TOMB W Visit the resting place of Louis Riel, Métis leader and considered by some to be the founder of the province of Manitoba. St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery, 190 avenue de la Cathédrale – St. Boniface LOWER FORT GARRY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE W History will unfold before your eyes at this restored 19th century fort where costumed staff recreate the 1850s in the Red River Valley. Meet the governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, barter with the company clerk, or sit in a tipi and listen to the whispers of ancient legends and much more. Open early May to Labour Day, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; May and June weekends by guided tours only Main Street/Highway 9 – Just outside Winnipeg (north) Tel: 1.888.773.8888 Email: lfg.info@pc.gc.ca parkscanada.gc.ca/fortgarry LA MAISON DES ARTISTES VISUELS FRANCOPHONES W Promotes the contemporary artworks in all disciplines via exhibitions, exchanges, workshops, and artist residencies of the francophone and French-speaking communities. The galleries and sculpture garden are open free of charge. Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. 219 Provencher Boulevard – St. Boniface Tel: 204.237.5964 Email: maison@mts.net maisondesartistes.mb.ca LA MAISON GABRIELLE – ROY W Discover the ancestral house that inspired Gabrielle-Roy, one of Canada's most influential authors of the 20th century. This home was Gabrielle Roy's birthplace and the perfect setting for some of her most beloved stories. Open June to August, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; September to May, Wednesday to Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 375, rue Deschambault – St. Boniface Tel: 204.231.3853 Email: info@maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca MANITOBA ELECTRICAL MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTRE W Interactive, engaging exhibits depict the earliest uses of electricity, how it evolved; to how hydroelectricity has become one of Manitoba's greatest resources. Special events include, Louie's Family Fun Days in the summer, and All That Glows: Then & Now through the holiday season. Guided tours available by reservation. Please visit the website for public hours. 680 Harrow Street – Corydon/Fort Rouge Tel: 204.360.7905 hydro.mb.ca/museum MANITOBA MUSEUM W The Manitoba Museum inspires personal discovery, appreciation, and understanding of Manitoba, the world, and the universe! An award-winning heritage and science centre, the museum provides a journey through Manitoba's past, present, and future; and includes the Planetarium and Science Gallery. The museum also features an ever- changing variety of specialty exhibits. Open late May to Labour Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; September to late-May, Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 190 Rupert Avenue – Exchange District Tel: 204.956.2830 | 204.943.3139 (information line) Email: info@manitobamuseum.ca manitobamuseum.ca Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site: Parks Canada Manitoba Electrical Museum and Education Centre: Manitoba Hydro 48 2019 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE WINNIPEG