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The Stoneware Gallery W The Stoneware Gallery features an exquisite collection of fine contemporary pottery, all handmade by local artists exhibiting their unique style. Their work ranges from tableware to one-of-a-kind objects, utilizing several different techniques to create the vast assortment of work available. The Stoneware Gallery is proud to be one of Canada's longest-running artists' cooperatives. Open Monday to Saturday. 778 Corydon Avenue Tel: 204.475.8088 stonewaregallery.com Transcona Museum W Discover the history of this vibrant community located in the easternmost suburb of Winnipeg. Housed in a 1925 Heritage building, the rotating exhibitions tell the stories of the past and present of the community and surrounding area. Don't forget to visit the museum's largest artifact CN 2747, the first steam locomotive built in Western Canada at the Transcona Shops in 1926, on display in Rotary Heritage Park on Plessis Road, north of Kildare Avenue. 141 Regent Ave West Tel: 204.222.0423 transconamuseum.mb.ca Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park Established in 1892, the Monastery moved to a site near Holland, Manitoba in 1978 to protect the monks' contemplative life from urban encroachment. In 1983, fire destroyed part of the original buildings located in what is now St. Norbert. Today you can walk along the remaining walls and landscaped paths with interpretive signs. It is also the site of Shakespeare in the Ruins plays and special events. 80, rue des ruines du Monastère Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Manitoba Branch The museum is located in the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, a Winnipeg landmark featuring a Ukrainian Baroque architectural style with an exterior mosaic by Leo Mol, a carved icon screen wall and stained glass windows. The museum houses a collection of Ukrainian folk arts and crafts, a library and gift shop. Open July to end of August, Tuesday to Saturday or by appointment. 1175 Main Street Tel: 204.582.1018 umcmb.ca Upper Fort Garry Provincial Park W Visit the historic HBC Upper Fort Garry where the province of Manitoba was born in 1850. Newly reclaimed, today's interpretive park tells its story through art and technology. Don't miss the sound and light show. Download the free apps to your phone or tablet, then visit the site for a fun, historical interpretation experience in 11 languages—French, English, Cree, Ojibwe, German, Ukrainian, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog and Arabic. Across from VIA Rail Station – Broadway and Main Street Tel: 204.947.9344 upperfortgarry.com Transcona Museum, photo by William Au 54 tourismwinnipeg.com MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & HISTORIC SITES