Tourism Winnipeg

2019 Visitors Guide

Issue link: http://tourismwpg.uberflip.com/i/1063415

Contents of this Issue

Navigation

Page 87 of 107

HISTORIC EXCHANGE DISTRICT TOUR The 20th century architecture of this district holds some of Winnipeg's darkest secrets and most engaging stories unveiling legends of power, corruption and heroism that contributed to the development of the city. Tours run May to August, Monday to Saturday. SAVOUR THE EXCHANGE FOOD TOUR Enjoy the culinary creativity and fine dining of the district's unique local restaurants while discovering the spectacular history of this area, a National Historic Site of Canada. Tours run July and August on Tuesdays by advance booking. Tel: 204.942.6716 Email: info@exchangedistrict.org exchangedistrict.org THE FORKS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE – 6,000 YEARS IN 60 MINUTES Take a 6,000-year journey with Parks Canada to uncover what lies beneath your feet. Learn the fate of the four fur trading posts and hear epic stories behind this meeting place. Tours depart from the Travel Manitoba Visitor Information Centre and are available in French and English. Tours run from the middle of May until September. Tel: 204.983.6757 Email: forks.fourche@pc.gc.ca pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/ activ/6000 THE FORKS ORAL HISTORY TOUR Discover the rich history of Manitoba's Indigenous people through stories, legends, and monuments. Led by elders, this 90-minute free walking tour takes you from St. Boniface to The Forks. Meet at the gates of the St. Boniface Cathedral. No registration required, suitable for all ages. Bring water and dress for the weather. Tours operate during the summer months; check the website for dates. Tel: 204.947.9236 Email: info@theforks.com theforks.com/events/signature- events-attractions-tours/signature- tours/oral-history-tour HEARTLAND INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURS HERMETIC CODE TOUR OF THE MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING Decode the symbols and architecture that makes this famous building truly unique and uncover trails of occult clues concealed in the building's architecture including hidden hieroglyphic inscriptions, numerological codes, and Freemasonic symbols so intelligently masked that they have escaped notice for more than 100 years! Tours run spring to fall, Wednesday evenings by advance reservation. Call or visit the website for exact dates. MAGICAL MUSICAL HISTORY TOUR Join local music historian and author John Einarson on this one-of-a-kind tour. See the houses and places that made Winnipeg the rock 'n' roll capital of Canada in the 1960s with the likes of Neil Young, Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman, Terry Jacks, and many more. Tours run on select days and evenings throughout the summer. Call or visit the website for more information. Tel: 204.989.9630 Email: info@heartlandtravel.ca heartlandtravel.ca THE LOOP: WINNIPEG'S URBAN WALKING TRAIL Discover urban Winnipeg's historic, cultural, architectural and modern- day gems on a self-guided walking tour. This 9.5-km trail winds through downtown, the Exchange District and St. Boniface highlighting more than 50 unique points of interests. Tel: 204.943.1970 Email: info@tourismwinnipeg.com tourismwinnipeg.com Hermetic Code Tour: William Au 6,000 Years in 60 Minutes Tour: Parks Canada 86 2019 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE WINNIPEG

Articles in this issue

Links on this page

view archives of Tourism Winnipeg - 2019 Visitors Guide