LOUIS RIEL'S TOMB
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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
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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: pc.manitoba.pc@canada.ca
parkscanada.gc.ca/fortgarry
LA MAISON DES ARTISTES
VISUELS FRANCOPHONES
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This gallery promotes 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 Tuesday to Saturday, see
website for hours.
219 Provencher Blvd. – St. Boniface
Tel: 204.237.5964
Email: maison@mts.net
maisondesartistes.mb.ca
LA MAISON GABRIELLE –
ROY
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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
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Interactive, engaging exhibits depict
the earliest uses of electricity, how
it evolved, and 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.
Open Tuesday to Saturday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
680 Harrow Street –
Corydon/Fort Rouge
Tel: 204.360.7905
Email: info@manitobaelectricalmuseum.ca
hydro.mb.ca/museum
MANITOBA MUSEUM
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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: Parks Canada Manitoba Museum: Mike Peters
www.tourismwinnipeg.com
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