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PLATFORM: CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL ARTS W a PLATFORM is Manitoba's only artist-run centre devoted exclusively to photographic and digital arts. Founded in 1981, the gallery exhibits artwork by local, national and international artists, showcasing the scope of photographic and digital art practices from innovations and rediscoveries arising from traditional print, to advances stemming from digital photographic techniques, to the outer limits — where photography dissolves into other media classifications. 121-100 Arthur Street (Artspace Building) – Exchange District Tel: 204.942.8183 Email: info@platformgallery.org www.platformgallery.org PLUG IN INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART W a Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is Manitoba's premier contemporary art gallery and the first institute of contemporary art in Canada. Since 1972, Plug In ICA has exhibited the very best local and international art in all media. Hours are Tuesday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 460 Portage Avenue – Downtown Tel: 204.942.1043 Email: info@plugin.org www.plugin.org PROMENADE TACHÉ / GREY NUNS WALKWAY W M Enjoy a beautiful, cross-river view of The Forks and the Winnipeg skyline from the lamp-lit Promenade Taché. Interpretive plaques along the walkway explain the early development of Saint-Boniface. Avenue Taché, just over the Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg's French Quarter QUEEN'S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA MUSEUM M View displays of uniforms, weapons, pictures and artifacts from 1870 to the present, telling the story of Western Canada's oldest highland unit. 230-969 St. Mathews Avenue (Minto Armoury) – West End Tel: 204.786.4300, ext 3436 RIEL HOUSE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE w M Take a glimpse into the life of Louis Riel, Métis leader and founder of Manitoba, at his family's historic house, restored to its 1886 appearance. 330 River Road – St. Vital Tel: 204.785.6050 www.parkscanada.gc.ca/riel ROYAL WINNIPEG RIFLES REGIMENTAL MUSEUM W M Stop in at this museum depicting western Canada's oldest infantry militia unit dating back to 1870. The museum collects, displays and interprets articles and artifacts pertaining to the history of the regiment. Open Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. or by appointment by calling 204.895.2588. 969 St. Matthews Avenue (Minto Armouries) – West End Tel: 204.786.4300, ext 3492 204.895.2588 Email: riflesmuseum@shaw.ca www.royalwinnipegrifles.com/ regimental-museum ST. ANDREW'S RECTORY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE W M View exhibits depicting the history of the rectory and its founders. Enjoy the beauty of the restored rectory (built between 1850 and 1855) and period landscaping. Grounds are open year-round. River Road Heritage Parkway and St. Andrews Road – just outside Winnipeg (north) Tel: 204.785.6050 www.parkscanada.gc.ca/ standrewsrectory LEGEND a Gallery | M Museums Plug In ICA, Culture Days Manitoba 2014: Matt Duboff Photography Riel House National Historic Site: Cory Aronec 50 2015 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE Winnipeg