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2019 Visitors Guide

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ST. ANDREW'S RECTORY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE W View exhibits that depict the history of the rectory and its founders. Enjoy the beauty of the restored rectory (built in 1850-55) and period landscaping. Grounds open year round. 374 River Road Heritage Parkway and St. Andrews Road – Just outside Winnipeg (north) Tel: 204.785.6050 Email: lfg.info@pc.gc.ca parkscanada.gc.ca/ standrewsrectory ST. BONIFACE CATHEDRAL-BASILICA The original cathedral, built in 1908, was destroyed by fire in 1968. The remaining walls were incorporated into the design of the new church by a local architect, Etienne Gaboury, creating a dramatic facade and courtyard facing west across the Red River towards downtown Winnipeg. 190 avenue de la Cathédrale – St. Boniface Tel: 204.237.4500 cathedralestboniface.mb.ca ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL W St. John's Cathedral is the oldest Anglican parish west of the Great Lakes dating back to 1820 and the oldest cemetery in Winnipeg, where many of Manitoba's prominent historical figures lie. The cemetery pre-dates the foundation of the parish by eight years, since it was founded by the Selkirk Settlers shortly after their arrival in 1812. Guided tours by appointment tell tales of the courageous efforts that were undertaken to develop and build this community. Cemetery is open year round, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 135 Anderson Avenue – North End Tel: 204.586.8385 Email: office@stjohnscathedral.ca stjohnscathedral.ca ST. NORBERT PROVINCIAL HERITAGE PARK See the evolution of the community through Métis settlement and immigration of Quebec families of the late 1800s in the 19th-century restored homes on site; go fishing, have a picnic, or walk a one kilometre trail along the La Salle River. Museum open June to end of August, Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 40 Turnbull Drive – St. Norbert Tel: 204.945.4236 Email: pomstnrb@mymts.net gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/popular_ parks/central/norbert.html SEVEN OAKS HOUSE MUSEUM Visit the oldest home in Winnipeg, and see how a wealthy family of Métis traders and politicians lived throughout the 19th century. The remarkably preserved Inkster homestead offers an immersive look at Manitoba's early history, where visitors can witness the growth of our city from the 1831 until 1912. Open Victoria Day to Labour Day, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. 50 Mac Street ; one block east of Main St. on Rupertsland Blvd. – West Kildonan Tel: 204.339.7429 Email: sohmuseum@gmail.com sevenoakshouse.ca St. Boniface Cathedral-Basilica: Tara Kenny Seven Oaks House Museum 52 2019 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE WINNIPEG

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