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Millennium Library Prairie Dog Central Railway: Gerald Laggo The Wall Through Time The Wall Through Time forms a graphic retelling of historic events that took place at The Forks throughout its 6,000-year history. "The Path Through Time" sculpture features two bronze shells and a limestone centrepiece. Fort Gibraltar wA Visit historical Fort Gibraltar from May 21 to September 1 and witness the fascinating history through the eyes of the voyageurs that lived it! Costumed interpreters transport you back in time to the exciting age of the fur trade. Tour a reconstructed 19th-century fort and discover the diverse cast of characters that call it home. Corner of St. Joseph and Messager Streets – Old St. Boniface | Winnipeg's French Quarter tel: 204.237.7692 email: info@heho.ca Millennium Library w This award-winning architectural gem is the main branch of Winnipeg Public Library. Almost a million visitors a year come through its doors in search of books, movies and music, free Internet and wifi, stimulating programs and events for all ages. The adjacent Millennium Library Park is a newly renovated urban green space of walkways, amphitheatre and public art. Open Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Labour Day to Victoria Day. 251 Donald Street (across from cityplace and MTS Centre) – Downtown tel: 204.986.6450 email: wpl-info@winnipeg.ca www.winnipeg.ca/library www.fortgibraltar.com Pineridge Hollow w Manitoba Legislative Building wA Visit Manitoba's number one citizen, the beloved "Golden Boy," who is perched atop the Manitoba Legislative Building. Completed in 1920, many consider Manitoba's third legislative building to be the finest provincial legislative building in the country. Explore some of Manitoba's rich history on the legislative grounds, with various statues and plaques. The building is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for self-guided tours. Guided tours are available at no charge. Call for details. 450 Broadway – Downtown tel: 204.945.5813 www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/public/ reservation.html A wonderful escape on seven beautiful acres! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner in the restaurant or screened-in porch seven days a week. Visit the two-level home and gift store, and the gorgeous furniture showroom to discover unique giftware, home decor, and home furnishings. Tour the beautifully landscaped gardens and on-site greenhouse, and support local producers and crafters at the "Friendliest Farmers' Market in Manitoba" every Saturday from July to September. Prairie Dog Central Railway w More than just a train ride, Prairie Dog Central Railway operates a fully restored 1900-era vintage train with five wooden coaches pulled by either an 1882 steam or a 1950s classic GP9 diesel locomotive. Each unique trip incorporates a station stop at Grosse Isle where there are local country vendors with home baking, produce and handicrafts. The Freight Shed offers souvenirs and gifts at the Inkster Junction Station. The Prairie Dog Central Railway runs most weekends and holiday Mondays from May through September with the Halloween Express Trains running in October. Engineer for a day, party caboose, ride In the caboose, and charters available upon request. Inkster Junction Station located on Prairie Dog Trail on the north side of Inkster Boulevard between Route 90 and Sturgeon Road – just outside Winnipeg (northwest) tel: 204.832.5259 email: info@pdcrailway.com www.pdcrailway.com Fort Gibraltar: Chris Jensen Heatherdale Road N. off Garven Road – just outside Winnipeg (northeast) From inside Bird's Hill Park take South Drive (directly across from the WhiteTailed Deer Trail) tel: 204.777.3880 email: info@pineridgehollow.com www.pineridgehollow.com www.tourismwinnipeg.com Things to do • of interest I 51