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2019 Visitors Guide

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NORTH POINT DOUGLAS WALKING THROUGH HISTORY TOUR See how the city grew from a colony of settlers to a prosperous industrial centre where prominent citizens lived and how immigration contributed to the area. Forty-five minute tours begin at Ross House Museum (Joe Zuken Heritage Park, 140 Meade Street North). Call for availability as a minimum of four is required to operate the tour. Tours run July and August, Wednesday to Sunday. Tel: 204.943.3958 Email: rhousemuseum@gmail.com rosshousemuseum.ca Ô TOURS FORKS AND AREA WALKING TOURS This new guided walking tour highlights the rich history of the area of the Forks and St. Boniface. Tours run from May to October, on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and depart from the VIA Rail station. Tel: 204.233.8343 / 1.866.808.8338 Email: info@otours.net otours.net ST. BONIFACE CULINARY & HISTORIC TOUR Discover the rich history of St. Boniface on this guided tour which will also have you enjoying a four- course dinner at several of its local restaurants and eateries. Tours run July and August on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. OLD ST. BONIFACE WALKING TOURS Discover the unique architecture, atmosphere, and charm of this vibrant neighbourhood that reflects the determination and "joie de vivre" of Franco-Manitobans. See the landmarks and learn about the people and events that helped shape St. Boniface. Tours start at Old St. Boniface City Hall, 219 Provencher Boulevard. Tours run Victoria Day to Labour Day, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily. Tel: 204.233.8343 Toll free: 1.866.808.8338 Email: info@tourismeriel.com tourismeriel.com PUBLIC ART TOURS WITH THE WINNIPEG ARTS COUNCIL Learn all about public artwork in Winnipeg: where it is, why it's there, and what it means. Some works are fun, colourful and interactive, and others will encourage quiet contemplation. Join us on an informative roll or stroll and get to know the artwork that punctuates and brightens the city! To see the schedule and sign up for public art walking and biking tours, visit the website. Tel: 204.943.7668 Email: alexis@winnipegarts.ca winnipegarts.ca/ GuidedPublicArtTours SPLASH DASH RIVER TOURS Get a unique and scenic view of Winnipeg's skyline from the river on a historical tour on the downtown waterways. Boat captains provide colourful commentary on many points of interest along the way. Tickets are available at the Splash Dash kiosk at The Forks harbour. Tours run mid-May to mid-October, daily, 10 a.m. to sunset., every 15 minutes. Tel: 204.783.6633 Email: splashd@mymts.net splashdash.ca SQUAREPEG TOURS Take a tour of something unexpected and experience the spooky history of Winnipeg on a whole new level. Ride a bus to haunted locations or stroll through the streets hearing tales of true crime, plagues and medicine, and the rise and fall of Winnipeg's wealth. Christmas bus tours also in December. Check the website for information on the variety of tours offered. Tel: 204.898.4678 Email: squarepeg@shaw.ca squarepegtours.ca Public Art Tours: Mark Cohoe Splash Dash River Tours: Mike Peters www.tourismwinnipeg.com 87 TOURS

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