Dalnavert Museum and Visitors'
Centre
Be immersed in the world of 1895 by exploring the
home built for Sir Hugh John Macdonald and visiting the
heritage garden. The Queen Anne Revival style home has
been lavishly restored to reflect the late Victorian era.
Open Wednesday to Sunday. Visit the website or call to
book a tour.
61 Carlton Street
Tel: 204.943.2835
friendsofdalnavert.ca
Exchange District National Historic
Site
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Established in the early 20th century, Winnipeg's original
centre of commerce features North America's largest
and best-preserved collection of heritage buildings. The
architecture provides a stunning backdrop for Winnipeg's
thriving arts community, one-of-a-kind boutiques and
restaurants and innovative businesses. Old Market Square
hosts a variety of events, festivals and outdoor concerts
year-round, even becoming a gorgeous skating rink
during the coldest months.
Tel: 204.942.6716
exchangedistrict.org
Fire Fighters Museum of Winnipeg
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Built in 1903, and among the oldest fire
stations in Canada, this museum features
stained glass windows; ornate tin ceilings;
displays of hand and horse-drawn hose
wagons; steam and early motorized fire
apparatus; artifacts; photographs and
records dating back to the 1880s.
56 Maple Street
Tel: 204.942.4817
winnipegfiremuseum.ca
The Forks National Historic Site
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This nine-acre park, operated by Parks Canada, features
interpretive exhibits, walking trails, an amphitheatre, Fort
Parka playground and splash pad for children, with fun
summer activities for all ages. Come imagine, explore
and enjoy!
For more information on tours and special events, visit
Parks Canada staff located at the Travel Manitoba Visitor
Information Centre, right next to Johnston Terminal.
Tel: 204.785.6050 | 1.888.773.8888
parks.canada.ca/forks
Galerie Buhler Gallery
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Dedicated to enhancing the role of the arts in health, the
gallery is located in St. Boniface Hospital and provides
an oasis of contemplation and vision. The Galerie Buhler
Gallery displays three to four exhibitions per year to
engage hospital patients, staff and visitors in high-quality,
visual arts programming.
St. Boniface General Hospital, Everett Atrium,
409 Taché Avenue
Tel: 204.237.2309
galeriebuhlergallery.ca
FUN FACT
Winnipeg's Union Station was
designed by the same architects
responsible for Grand Central
Station in New York City.
Dalnavert Museum, photo by Tyler Walsh
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