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6 LOWER FORT GARRY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE TOURS 204.785.6050 | manitoba@pc.gc.ca | parks.canada.ca/lowerfortgarry Beavers to buicks | 1.5 hours Did you know Lower Fort Garry was once used as a penitentiary and a psychiatric facility? Join a guided tour to explore the unique and varied history and uses of Lower Fort Garry. Explore historic buildings and learn how the site has evolved to meet changing economic needs and demands. Discover it all and take a look behind the scenes on this all-encompassing tour! • $10.50/person • July to October • Daily at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. • Reservations are required for groups. This guided tour has limited accessibility MANITOBA LEGISL ATIVE ASSEMBLY TOUR PROGR AM 204.945.5813 | tour_reservation@leg.gov.mb.ca | gov.mb.ca/legislature/visiting/tour Guided public building tour | 1 hour Explore the seat of Manitoba's democracy! From early provincial history to renowned architectural symbols and beyond, this tour not only examines our legislative system up close but also provides an interpretation of the building's Neoclassical style, history, and current function. Come see this breathtaking building for yourself to learn more! • Free (contact us for more information) • July long weekend to September long weekend; Daily at top of the hour, every hour, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; • September to June, Fridays at 2 p.m. LE MUSÉE DE SAINT-BONIFACE MUSEUM OUTDOOR WALKING TOURS 204.237.4500 ext. 420 | experiences@msbm.mb.ca | msbm.mb.ca/group-programs/ Moccasin walk | 1 hour What stories can deepen our understanding of the Red River Métis, help us celebrate their history and stand in solidarity with them? Learn more about the notorious ferry operator MacDoug, the tragic fate of Elzéar Goulet, the self-governance during large buffalo hunts and the entrepreneurial spirit of dedicated millers. Recognize and celebrate the Métis nation on this walking tour. • Adults: $7/person • Children (11 and under): free • Includes admission to the museum • July and August daily; see website for available times The women who made us | 1 hour From a clandestine kidnapping to a devastating candle-making accident, and from the first woman to earn a salary in Western Canada to the healthcare empire developed in Saint- Boniface, this historical walking tour reveals the contributions made by women that have forged our community. Join in as guides celebrate architects, artists, authors and contemporary artisans. • Adults: $7/person • Children (11 and under): free • Includes admission to the museum • July and August daily; see website for available times

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