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LA MAISON GABRIELLE–ROY W M A 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 W M The museum interprets historical and contemporary craft in Manitoba through exhibits that feature artifacts from a collection of more than 10,000 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. In 2016 the museum will be moving to a new location, but at the time of publication exact details were not available. Please call/email or check the website for updated information. Tel: 204.487.6117 Email: info@mcml.ca www.mcml.ca MANITOBA ELECTRICAL MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTRE W M With an enormous yellow turbine runner at the entrance into the historic building, you can't miss this must-see Winnipeg attraction. Climb inside a streetcar, one of the earliest uses of electricity in the province; see a 1940s kitchen; look at a HVDC transmission line up close; discover what year your community got electricity, or push the buttons on a giant talking robot. Interactive exhibits encourage you to consider how much we depend on energy today. From arc lights to motion detected LED lighting, electricity has certainly evolved. Follow the decisions that were made in Manitoba's history that now make hydroelectricity one of this province's greatest resources. Entertaining and informative for all ages. Open Monday to Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment. Guided tours available. Seasonal events include Discover Wonder Juice held in the month of May, Louie's Family Fun Days in July & August; and All That Glows: Then and Now, a celebration of holiday lighting trends, running from mid-November to early January. 680 Harrow Street – Corydon / Fort Rouge Tel: 204.360.7905 www.hydro.mb.ca/museum MANITOBA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ROSS HOUSE MUSEUM W M Ross House, which served as the first post office in Western Canada, is one of the last remaining examples of Red River frame architecture in Winnipeg. The museum hosts an interpretive exhibit as well as rooms set to reflect the life of the Ross family when their home served as the post office. Ross House Museum provides a glimpse into the operation of the early postal service in Western Canada, as well as 1850s homestead life, Métis history, and the lives of the Ross family. Open Wednesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from June 1 to August 31. 140 Meade St. North (Joe Zuken Heritage Park) – Historic North Point Douglas Tel: 204.943.3958 Email: rosshouse@mhs.mb.ca www.mhs.mb.ca LEGEND a Gallery | M Museums La Maison Gabrielle-Roy National Geographic Earth Explorers Exhibit at The Manitoba Museum 46 2016 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE Winnipeg