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GRAFFITI GALLERY W a Graffiti Gallery is part of Graffiti Art Programming Inc., a not-for-profit community youth art organization located in the core area of Winnipeg. It uses art as a tool for community development, social change, and individual growth. The gallery hosts community urban art exhibits by local, Canadian and international artists. The satellite gallery located at The Skate Plaza at The Forks features an additional six panels without the restriction of operating hours. Every visit to Graffiti Gallery is unique; the walls are an evolving urban canvas. 109 Higgins Ave (east of Main Street) – Exchange District Tel: 204.667.9960 Email: info@graffitigallery.ca www.graffitigallery.ca GRANT'S OLD MILL w M See a working replica of Cuthbert Grant's original water-powered mill, built in 1829. During the summer months wheat is ground into flour. The mill celebrates Grant and the Métis culture the second Saturday in July with a BBQ and activities. A pioneer picnic is held on the second Saturday in August. 2777 Portage Avenue – St. James Tel: 204.986.5613 (summer) / 204.253.4904 (winter) THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA w M The historically designated two-storey Red River Frame Brown House, built in 1856, is furnished with period pieces from 1860-1890. HBC employee William Brown and his Métis wife, Charlotte Oman, raised six children in the house with details of their life accounted in the museum's historiography. The historic 1911 Municipal Hall Building features fascinating vignettes and displays from early trade to the development of Unicity in the St. James-Assiniboia area and surrounding parishes. The 1890's Interpretive Centre is the third building within the complex, where visitors learn about butter making, blacksmithing, farming, and early modes of pioneer transportation. The museum holds specialty historical theatre throughout the summer months for groups by appointment. A free Pioneer Heritage Day is held in August. Open year-round. Summer hours: (May- Labour Day Weekend) open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Regular hours: (September-May) Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Some exceptions may apply please call. 3180 Portage Avenue – St. James Tel: 204.888.8706 IVAN FRANKO MUSEUM W M View works by Ukrainian author and poet Ivan Franko. By appointment only. 200 McGregor Street – North End Tel: 204.589.4397 LIVING PRAIRIE MUSEUM w M The museum is a 13-hectare endangered tall grass prairie preserve located inside the city. Set aside in 1968 as a remnant of original tall grass prairie, this preserve is home to over 160 species of prairie wildflowers, grasses and shrubs with a great array of wildlife. Explore this endangered ecosystem with "Naturalist Knapsacks," which are full of fun equipment, and free to borrow while on site. 2795 Ness Avenue – St. James Tel: 204.832.0167 Email: prairie@winnipeg.ca www.livingprairie.ca LOCH GALLERY a For more than four decades, the family- owned Loch Galleries have quietly and confidentially established many of the premier collections of art in Canada. This gallery specializes in Canadian and European artworks of significance, and features the finest of contemporary Canadian artists, with an emphasis on paintings and sculptures. Art services also include art appraisals, art leasing and art restoration. 306 St. Mary's Road – St. Vital Tel: 204.235.1033 Email: winnipeg@lochgallery.com www.lochgallery.com LEGEND a Gallery | M Museums Exhibit at Graffiti Gallery: Erika Romualdo Loch Gallery: Sophie Lavoie 44 2015 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE Winnipeg