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 by appointment.
Minto Armouries, 969 St. Matthews Avenue
rwrmuseum.com
St. Andrew's Rectory National
Historic Site
W
Explore the grounds of St. Andrew's Rectory and
learn more about the influence the Church of England
missionaries had upon the lives of the Red River settlers
in the mid-19th century.
Grounds open year-round.
374 River Road Heritage Parkway and St. Andrews Road
Tel: 204.785.6050
parks.canada.ca/standrewsrectory
St. Boniface Cathedral-Basilica
The original cathedral, built in 1908, was destroyed by
fire in 1968. The remaining walls were incorporated into
the design of the new church by a local architect, Etienne
Gaboury, creating a dramatic façade and courtyard facing
west across the Red River towards downtown Winnipeg.
180 avenue de la Cathédrale
Tel: 204.233.7304
cathedralestboniface.ca
St. John's Cathedral
W
St. John's Cathedral is the oldest Anglican parish west
of the Great Lakes dating back to 1820 and the oldest
cemetery in Winnipeg, where many of Manitoba's
prominent historical figures lie. Guided tours by
appointment tell tales of the courageous efforts that
were undertaken to develop and build this community.
135 Anderson Avenue
Tel: 204.586.8385
stjohnscathedral.ca
St. Norbert Provincial
Heritage Park
W
See the evolution of the community through Métis
settlement and immigration of Quebec families of the
late 1800s in the 19th century restored homes on site. Go
fishing, have a picnic or walk a one-kilometre trail along
the La Salle River.
Museum is open June to end of August.
40 Turnbull Drive
Tel: 204.945.4236
gov.mb.ca/nrnd/parks/park-maps-and-locations/
central/norbert.html
Seven Oaks House Museum
Visit the oldest home in Winnipeg and see how a wealthy
family of Métis traders and politicians lived throughout
the 19th century. The remarkably preserved Inkster
homestead offers an immersive look at Manitoba's early
history, where visitors can witness the growth of our city
from 1831 until 1912.
Open Wednesday to Sunday, Victoria Day to Labour Day.
50 Mac Street; one block east of Main Street on
Rupertsland Boulevard
Tel: 204.339.7429
sevenoakshouse.ca
St. Andrew's Rectory National Historic Site, photo courtesy of Parks Canada
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