Magical Musical
History Tour
Join local music historian and author John
Einarson on this one-of-a-kind tour. See the
house where Neil Young lived and began his
songwriting career; see the house where Burton
Cummings and Randy Bachman of The Guess
Who wrote "These Eyes", "No Time" and others,
as well as where Burton Cummings composed
"Share The Land", "Rain Dance" and more. See
the school where Neil Young sat on the steps
"and dreamed of being a star;" where Bachman
Turner Overdrive (BTO) was first conceived; the
house Terry "Seasons in the Sun" Jacks grew
up in and the spot where Neil Young met Joni
Mitchell, plus much more. The tour features
a video of vintage photos and music as well
as Einarson's colourful stories. In the 1960s
Winnipeg was the rock 'n' roll capital of Canada.
See and hear why on this exciting tour.
tel: 204.989.9630
email: info@heartlandtravel.ca
North Point Douglas
Walking Through History
Tour
For many decades following the arrival of the
Selkirk settlers, Point Douglas was the most
prestigious location in Winnipeg in which to live.
Situated on an attractive peninsula of land with
the river winding around it, the colonists had
easy access to the Hudson Bay post for supplies,
drinking water, and transportation. Its citizens
were the future leaders of Winnipeg.
The tour begins from the Ross House Museum in
Joe Zuken Heritage Park and is approximately 45
minutes long. No admission fee. Reservations
for a minimum group of four and a maximum of
15 are required.
Season runs July and August from Wednesday
to Sunday.
tel: 204.943.3958
www.mhs.mb.ca
Old St. Boniface
Walking Tours
Experience Winnipeg's French Quarter and
history at its best. The tour will guide you
through the rich history of the francophone
community and the history of the French Quarter
as you visit landmarks and observe historic
architecture. Learn about the magnificent St.
Boniface Cathedral, the great fire and its new,
modern design.
The one-and-a-half to two hour walking tour
of Old St. Boniface is offered twice daily at
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. seven days a week
from May long weekend to September long
weekend. The tour begins at the Tourisme Riel
office in the Old St. Boniface City Hall at 219
Provencher Blvd. Tours are also available at other
times upon request.
tel: Tourisme Riel 204.233.8343 |
1.866.808.8338
email: info@tourismeriel.com
www.tourismeriel.com
www.heartlandtravel.ca/
MagicalMusicalHistoryTour.htm
WINNIPEG'S UNIQUE FRENCH EXPERIENCE
Maison Gabrielle-Roy House, 375 Deschambault St.
Le Musée Saint-Boniface Museum, 494 Taché Ave.
Théâtre dans le Cimetière / Theatre in the Cemetery
Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface Cathedral
Fort Gibraltar
Daily Guided Walking Tours (see coupon)
Maison des artistes / Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden
Restaurants / Boutiques
WWW.TOURISMERIEL.COM
80 Winnipeg
2013 Visitor's Guide
(204) 233-8343
