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Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site W Join costumed Parks Canada staff recreating life in the Red River Valley! This storied site hosted the making of the first of the Numbered Treaties and served as a stronghold for the Hudson's Bay Company. Mint your own coin with the blacksmith, explore the governor's home at the Big House or sit in an authentic birch bark dwelling and absorb traditional Indigenous-led culture and art. Open May to September. 5925 Highway 9, St. Andrews Tel: 204.785.6055 parks.canada.ca/fortgarry La Maison des artistes visuels francophones W This gallery promotes contemporary artworks in all disciplines via exhibitions, exchanges, workshops and artist residencies of the Francophone and French- speaking communities. The galleries and sculpture garden are open free of charge. Open Tuesday to Saturday. 219 Provencher Boulevard Tel: 204.237.5964 maisondesartistes.mb.ca 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, rue Deschambault Tel: 204.231.3853 maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre W Interactive, engaging exhibits depict the earliest uses of electricity, how it evolved and how hydroelectricity has become one of Manitoba's greatest resources. Special events include Watt a Season 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 Explore the stories of Manitoba's past and present Take a journey through immersive Museum Galleries that tell the human and natural history of Manitoba from north to south, from ancient to contemporary times. Feel the thunder of stampeding bison, unearth rare geological finds and explore the Arctic and Subarctic. Experience the rich diversity of Manitoba's ever-changing landscape and step back in time to delve into the dynamic history of Manitoba. Manitoba Museum, photo by Mike Sudoma MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & HISTORIC SITES 49 tourismwinnipeg.com