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2019 Visitors Guide

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LE MUSÉE DE SAINT- BONIFACE/ST. BONIFACE MUSEUM W Step into the oldest building in Winnipeg, and the largest oak log structure in North America! Located within the historic Grey Nuns Convent, the museum is the perfect place for those wanting to celebrate, discover, and better understand local Francophone and Métis heritage. Artfully curated displays and exhibits set within the building's magnificent architecture, family-friendly events, enhanced summer programming and the charming Belle Boutique Blanche all make your visit worthwhile, at any time of the year. Open year round Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (*Thursdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.); Saturday noon to 4 p.m. 494 avenue Taché – St. Boniface Tel: 204.237.4500 Email: info@msbm.mb.ca msbm.mb.ca NAVAL MUSEUM OF MANITOBA Located at H.M.C.S. Chippawa, this museum is one of five accredited naval museums in Canada. See the many displays of artifacts including ship models and bells, uniforms, medals, heavy armament and much more, including the Kit Shop. The museum's goal is to preserve and promote the history of naval heritage in Manitoba as part of Canada's Defence Team. Free admission. Open Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sundays in July and August, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tours available by appointment. 1 Navy Way – Downtown Tel: 204.943.7745, ext. 3295 Email: curator@naval-museum.mb.ca naval-museum.mb.ca NUNAVUT GALLERY W With one of North America's most extensive collections of Inuit Art, Nunavut Gallery showcases more than 5,000 works of art representing the best of Canada's world-renowned Inuit artists. Sculptures, drawings, prints, and wall hangings by emerging and well-established artists such as John Tiktak, Nunu Parr, Jessie Oonark, Kenojuak Ashevak, and more are featured. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 603 Corydon Avenue – Corydon/Fort Rouge Tel: 204.478.7233 Email: richard@nunavutgallery.com nunavutgallery.com OSEREDOK UKRAINIAN CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTRE W Enjoy varied exhibitions drawn from the centre's art, library, museum and archival collections that reflect the cultural heritage of Ukrainians in Canada. Browse through a unique selection of jewelry, giftware, art and books in the centre's boutique. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays in summer, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 184 Alexander Avenue East – Exchange District Tel: 204.942.0218 Email: info@oseredok.ca oseredok.ca PLACE SAINT-NORBERT W The heritage of St. Norbert is depicted at the site of the former Misericordia Sisters' orphanage (1905-1948) through a log house, pioneer butcher shop, Red River cart, and the La Barriere monument commemorating the 1869-1870 events that prevented access to the colony. It is also located adjacent to the site of St. Norbert's Farmers' Market. 3514 Pembina Highway – St. Norbert Le Musée de Saint-Boniface / St. Boniface Museum: Dan Harper Nunavut Gallery sculpture: Mike Peters 50 2019 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE WINNIPEG

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