LOUIS RIEL'S TOMB
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Visit the resting place of Louis Riel, Métis
leader and founder of the province of
Manitoba.
190 avenue de la Cathédrale
(St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery) –
Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg's French
Quarter
LOWER FORT GARRY
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
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History will unfold before your eyes at
this restored 19th-century fort where
costumed staff recreate the 1850s in
the Red River Valley. Come and meet the
governor of the Hudson's Bay Company
as he strolls through his garden, barter
with the company clerk, or sit in a tipi and
listen to the whispers of ancient legends.
Historic interpretation runs Monday to
Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in May and
June, and seven days per week in July and
August. Motorized access for mobility-
challenged visitors available. The site is
open to groups for tours or meetings by
pre-registration.
Main Street / Highway 9
(15 minutes north of Winnipeg) –
just outside Winnipeg (north)
Tel: 1.888.773.8888
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/garry
LA MAISON DES ARTISTES
VISUELS FRANCOPHONES
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La Maison des artistes visuels
francophones is an artist centre of
contemporary art that works with the
francophone community in Manitoba as
well as the French-speaking community at
large. It supports the promotion of works
in all disciplines via exhibitions, exchanges,
workshops and artist residencies.
219 Provencher Boulevard –
Old St. Boniface /
Winnipeg's French Quarter
Tel: 204.237.5964
Email: maison@mts.net
www.maisondesartistes.mb.ca
LA MAISON GABRIELLE-ROY
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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 –
Old St. Boniface /
Winnipeg's French Quarter
Tel: 204.231.3853
Email: info@maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca
www.maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca
MANITOBA CRAFTS MUSEUM
& LIBRARY
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The museum interprets historical and
contemporary craft in Manitoba through
exhibits that feature pieces from a
collection of more than 9,000 handcrafted
items, and contemporary work from
local craft artists. The exhibitions change
about three times each year, so there
is something new to see every few
months. In addition, the library is open for
browsing by the general public, and holds
history, theory and instruction books on
most craft techniques.
Please call for information on current
exhibits and seasonal hours.
1B-183 Kennedy
(second door on the side) – Downtown
Tel: 204.487.6117
Email: info@mcml.ca
www.mcml.ca
LEGEND
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Museums
Lower Fort Garry: Parks Canada La Maison des artistes visuels francophones: Janine Kropla
www.tourismwinnipeg.com
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