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Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre w Enjoy varied exhibitions drawn from the centre's art, library, museum and archival collections that reflect the cultural heritage of Ukrainians in Canada. Browse through a unique selection of jewellery, giftware, art and books in the centre's boutique. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays in summer from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 184 Alexander Avenue East – Exchange District Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada Museum View displays of uniforms, weapons, pictures and artifacts from 1870 to the present, telling the story of Western Canada's oldest highland unit. 230 - 969 St. Mathews Avenue (Minto Armoury) – West End tel: 204.786.4300, ext 3436 Riel House National Historic Site of Canada w Take a glimpse into the life of Louis Riel, Métis leader and founder of Manitoba, at his family's historic house, restored to its 1886 appearance. tel: 204.942.0218 email: ucec@mymts.net www.oseredok.org Place Saint-Norbert At the site of the former orphanage (19051948), managed by the Misericordia Sisters, the Saint-Norbert Heritage Group gathered a former butcher shop, a log house, a Red River cart and the La Barrière monument. This monument, which recalls the events of 1869 - 1870, replaced a simple cross of yesteryear bearing Father Ritchot's inscription "Le doigt de Dieu est ici" (The finger of God is here). Here, Riel's followers had erected a wooden barricade which prevented access to the colony by the governor appointed by Canada. 330 River Road – St. Vital tel: 204.983.6757 www.parkscanada.gc.ca/riel Royal Winnipeg Rifles Regimental Museum w Stop in at this museum depicting Western Canada's oldest infantry militia unit dating back to 1870. The museum collects, displays and interprets articles and artifacts pertaining to the history of the regiment. Open Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 969 St. Mathews Avenue (Minto Armouries) – West End 3514 Pembina Highway – St. Norbert tel: 204.786.4300, ext 3492 204.895.2588 Promenade Taché | Grey Nuns Walkway w www.mintoarmoury.com tel: 204.269.3229 Enjoy a beautiful, cross-river view of The Forks and the Winnipeg skyline from the lamp-lit Promenade Taché. Interpretive plaques along the walkway explain the early development of Saint-Boniface. Avenue Taché, just over the Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge – Old St. Boniface | Winnipeg's French Quarter St. Andrew's Rectory National Historic Site w View exhibits depicting the history of the rectory and its founders. Enjoy the beauty of the restored rectory (built between 1850 and 1855) and period landscaping. Grounds are open year round. River Road Heritage Parkway and St. Andrews Road – just outside Winnipeg (north) tel: 204.785.6050 www.parkscanada.gc.ca/ standrewsrectory St. Boniface CathedralBasilica w The original cathedral, built in 1908, was destroyed by fire in 1968. The remaining walls were incorporated into the design of the new church, creating a dramatic façade and courtyard facing west across the Red River towards downtown Winnipeg. 190 avenue de la Cathédrale – Old St. Boniface | Winnipeg's French Quarter tel: 204.237.4500 www.cathedralestboniface.mb.ca St. John's Cathedral and Cemetery w The parish of St. John has been a presence in the north end of Winnipeg since 1820. The first worshippers were the Selkirk settlers and Hudson's Bay Company employees. Today's cathedral draws its congregation from all over the city. The cemetery surrounding the cathedral predates the parish, established by the Selkirk Settlers soon after their arrival in 1812, making it the oldest cemetery west of the Great Lakes. Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. The cemetery is open year round from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 135 Anderson Avenue – North End tel: 204.586.8385 email: office@stjohnscathedral.ca www.stjohnscathedral.ca St. Norbert Provincial Heritage Park Visit Winnipeg's other forks at the junction of the Red and La Salle Rivers. Learn how this area was used by Aboriginal people, Métis people and later French-Canadian settlers in different ways by taking a free guided tour and visit restored houses from the late 1800s. Go fishing, have a picnic or walk a 1 km self-guiding trail along the La Salle River. Open mid-may to Labour Day weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 40 Turnbull Drive – St. Norbert tel: 204.945.4236 email: pomstnrb@mymts.net www.manitobaparks.com 42 Winnipeg 2013 Visitor's Guide