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 located in a 1914-1915 Tudor-
Revival style of architecture drill
hall building.
Minto Armory, 969 St. Matthews
Avenue – West End
Tel: 204.786.4300, ext. 3436
Riel House National
Historic Site
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Take a look into the life of Louis
Riel, Métis leader and considered
by some to be the founder of
the province of Manitoba, at his
family's historic house restored to its
1886 appearance.
Open July to end of August.
330 River Road – St. Vital
Tel: 204.983.6757
Email: pc.manitoba.pc@canada.ca
parkscanada.gc.ca/riel
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Ross House Museum
W
Catch a glimpse into the operation
of the first post office in Western
Canada, Métis history and the 1850s
homestead life of the Ross family. The
museum is one of the last remaining
examples of Red River frame
architecture in Winnipeg.
Open June through August, Wednesday
to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Joe Zuken Heritage Park,
140 Meade Street North –
Historic North Point Douglas
Tel: 204.942.5396
Email: rhousemuseum@gmail.com
rosshousemuseum.ca
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NEW Royal Aviation
Museum of Western Canada
W
The new Royal Aviation Museum of
Western Canada (RAMWC) will be
reopening in early 2022. RAMWC will
offer an immersive and interactive
journey through the rich and often
untold history of Canada's aviation
pioneers, pilots, innovations and
aircraft.
The museum's breathtaking
Observation Lounge has the best
view in town of Winnipeg James
Armstrong Richardson International
Airport arrivals and departures.
The museum offers ample paid
parking, elevated shopping at the
museum's Landing Zone Boutique,
hours of playtime in the children's
play zone and hours of exploration!
2088 Wellington Avenue – St. James
Tel: 204.786.5503
Email: info@royalaviationmuseum.com
royalaviationmuseum.com
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The Royal Winnipeg Rifles
Museum & Archives
Stop in at the official museum of
The Royal Winnipeg Rifles, Western
Canada's oldest infantry regiment
which originated in 1883. Find out
why they are known as the Little
Black Devils, kit up as a soldier
through various eras from the First
World War onward and handle
historical weapons.
Open Thursday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.,
or by appointment.
Minto Armouries,
969 St. Mathews Avenue
Email:
rwrmuseummanager@gmail.com
rwrmuseum.com
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St. Andrew's Rectory
National Historic Site
W
View exhibits that depict the history of
the rectory and its founders. Enjoy the
beauty of the restored rectory (built
in 1850-55) and period landscaping.
Grounds are open year round.
374 River Road Heritage Parkway
and St. Andrews Road –
Just outside Winnipeg (north)
Tel: 204.785.6050
Email: pc.manitoba.pc@canada.ca
parkscanada.gc.ca/
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Riel House National Historic Site, photo courtesy of Parks Canada Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, photo by David Lipnowski
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