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La Maison Gabrielle-Roy W Discover the ancestral house that inspired Gabrielle-Roy, one of Canada's most influential authors of the 20th century. This home was Gabrielle Roy's birthplace and the perfect setting for some of her most beloved stories. 375 Deschambault Street Tel: 204.231.3853 maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre W Interactive, engaging exhibits depict the earliest uses of electricity, from how it evolved; to how hydroelectricity has become one of Manitoba's greatest resources. Special events include Shocktober: Safety First and All That Glows: Then & Now through the holiday season. Guided tours are available by reservation. Open Tuesday to Saturday. 680 Harrow Street Tel: 204.360.7905 electricalmuseum.ca Manitoba Museum The Manitoba Museum is renowned for its vivid portrayal of the province's rich and diverse history. Through its three core attractions—a human and natural history museum, planetarium and science gallery—the museum engages and delights visitors of any age, and provides hours of enjoyment for all in one easy-to-access location. 190 Rupert Avenue Tel: 204.956.2830 / 204.943.3139 (information line) manitobamuseum.ca On Site at the Manitoba Museum Museum Galleries Take a journey through the stories of Manitoba's past and present. Explore incredible stories with a journey through the Museum Galleries that reveals the human and natural history of Manitoba. Delight in world-class dioramas and captivating stories of our province's human and natural diversity through immersive galleries showcasing our province's history from ancient to contemporary times. Enjoy the sounds and smells the boreal forest, learn how Indigenous people once lived, and watch a polar bear under the northern lights. Step aboard a life-size replica of the Nonsuch, the 17th-century sailing ship that launched the Hudson's Bay Company and take in a silent film on the boardwalks of 1919 Winnipeg. Planetarium Soar through the universe and touch the stars. Raise your eyes to the skies and experience worlds beyond your imagination. Revel under the dancing skies of the Planetarium as you explore distant planets, touch the stars and learn about recent space discoveries. Science Gallery Test the laws of science and the wonders of technology. Witness the mind-bending power of light in the Science Gallery's Matrix mirror room, speed around the track in a race car of your own choosing, or dive into the wonder of water with an award-winning interactive Lake Winnipeg experience. At the Manitoba Museum, the history, nature and science will change your life forever. Manitoba Museum, photo by Ian McCausland MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & HISTORIC SITES 51 tourismwinnipeg.com