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Transcona Historical Museum W The museum preserves and promotes the history, stories and community spirit of Transcona through rotating exhibits located in a 1925 heritage building. Special collections include 3,500 archaeological and First Nations artifacts from throughout Manitoba. Educational curriculum programs and group tours are available by appointment. Open June to August, Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; September to May, Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hours subject to change. 141 Regent Avenue West – Transcona Tel: 204.222.0423 Email: info@transconamuseum.mb.ca transconamuseum.mb.ca E D Q M Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park W Established in 1892, the monastery moved to a site near Holland, Manitoba in 1978 to protect their contemplative life from urban encroachment. In 1983, fire destroyed part of the original buildings and today you can walk along the remaining walls and landscaped paths with interpretive signs. It is also the site of Shakespeare in the Ruins plays and special events. 100 rue des ruines du Monastère – St. Norbert Ukrainian Museum of Canada W The museum is located in the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, a Winnipeg landmark featuring a Ukrainian Baroque architectural style with an exterior mosaic by Leo Mol, a carved icon screenwall and stained glass windows. The museum houses a collection of Ukrainian folk arts and crafts, a library and gift shop. Open July to end of August, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment by calling 204.334.5267. 1175 Main Street – North End Tel: 204.582.1018 htuomc.org Upper Fort Garry Provincial Park W Visit the historic HBC Upper Fort Garry where the province of Manitoba was born in 1850. Newly reclaimed, today's interpretive park tells its story through art and technology. Don't miss the sound and light show. Download the free apps to your phone or tablet, then visit the site for a fun, new historical interpretation experience in 11 languages–French, English, Cree, Ojibwe, German, Ukrainian, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, and Arabic. Across from VIA Rail Station – Broadway and Main Street – Downtown Tel: 204.947.9344 upperfortgarry.com Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art The gallery is a nationally recognized leader in Aboriginal arts programming and one of the foremost venues and voices for Aboriginal art in Canada. New programming and presentations of Indigenous art have resulted in increased exposure and the expansion of activities. Open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 203-290 McDermot Avenue – Exchange District Tel: 204.942.2674 Email: info@urbanshaman.org urbanshaman.org E D Wayne Arthur Gallery W Monthly exhibits showcase more than 130 of the best Manitoba artists in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, print-making, mixed media, pottery, jewelry, glass and photography. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 186 Provencher Boulevard – St. Boniface Tel: 204.477.5249 Email: bemorton@mymts.net waynearthurgallery.com E Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art, photo by Karen Asher Upper Fort Garry Provincial Park, photo by Kristhine Guerrero 55 tourismwinnipeg.com Museums & galleries