FUN FACT
At the turn-of-the-19th century
Winnipeg had the nickname
"Chicago of the North" because of
its modern terracotta skyscrapers
created in the Chicago School
style of architecture.
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.
203-290 McDermot Avenue
Tel: 204.942.2674
urbanshaman.org
Winnipeg Art Gallery–Qaumajuq
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WAG-Qaumajuq features an impressive collection of
nearly 30,000 artworks, spanning centuries, cultures
and media, including the largest public collection of
contemporary Inuit art in the world. Each piece has its
own story to tell. Sharing these stories with the world
is at the core of WAG-Qaumajuq. This is an engaging,
accessible space where visitors can experience art and
learning in new ways.
The first floor of WAG-Qaumajuq, which features nearly
5,000 stone carvings in the Visible Vault, is always free to
visit. Explore the art, visit ShopWAG, grab lunch or coffee
at Katita Café, hang out and enjoy the first floor without
paying admission. Youth under 18 and Indigenous
Peoples always get in free.
Open Wednesday to Sunday.
300 Memorial Boulevard
Tel: 204.786.6641
wag.ca
Winnipeg Police Museum
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The Winnipeg Police Museum features displays and
artifacts relating to the history of the Winnipeg Police
Force dating from its beginning in 1874 to the present.
Open Tuesday to Friday.
245 Smith Street
Tel: 204.986.3976
winnipegpolicemuseum.ca
Woodlands Gallery
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Woodlands Gallery represents an engaging selection
of contemporary works by emerging and established
Canadian artists.
Open Tuesday to Saturday.
535 Academy Road
Tel: 204.947.0700
woodlandsgallery.com
Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq, photo by Leif Norman
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