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MILLENNIUM LIBRARY W This award-winning architectural gem is the main branch of Winnipeg Public Library's 20 branch system and is truly worth a visit. Every day, up to 5,000 visitors come through its doors for books, movies, music, Wi-Fi, reading nooks and study space, concerts, information workshops and programs for all ages. The Human Bean Coffee & Tea, the Best of Friends Gift Shop, the Local History Room, extensive public art, a soaring grand staircase bathed in light, urban greenspace Millennium Library Park, access to the skywalk system and convenient hours all make the Millennium Library a favourite downtown destination for residents and visitors alike. Open Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. year-round. Open Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Labour Day to Victoria Day. 251 Donald Street (across from cityplace and MTS Centre) – Downtown Tel: 204.986.6450 Email: wpl-info@winnipeg.ca www.winnipeg.ca/library NEECHI COMMONS W Handmade, one-of-a-kind items make up the majority of works at this all-in-one shop. Locally-crafted moccasins, dream catchers and intricately embroidered works are mainstays in the store, while the gallery is constantly updated with prints, paintings, sculptures and carvings (often utilizing antlers) by some of the city's emerging First Nation, Métis and Inuit artists. This neighbourhood hub also houses an excellent grocery store that specializes in locally-sourced goods like wild rice, foraged blueberries and Manitoba freshwater fish which their restaurant takes advantage of through uniquely Manitoban dishes like bannock french toast and wild rice croquettes. 865 Main Street – Downtown Tel: 204.949.1338 Email: neechifoods@shaw.ca www.neechi.ca OAK HAMMOCK MARSH INTERPRETIVE CENTRE W A Come see why Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre has been voted the world's "Best Environmental Experience." Under the guidance of friendly interpreters, you can trek the nature trails, take a guided tour of the Marsh, go canoeing, view wildlife, watch a film in the multimedia theatre, enjoy a meal in the café and check out the fun, interactive exhibits. Experience the newest program, a Bird in the Hand, a Canadian Tourism Commission Signature Experience. Learn all about bird banding and feel the gentle touch of a songbird in the palm of your hands as you release it into the wild. Open daily year-round. 20 minutes north of Winnipeg at Highways #67 and #220 – just outside Winnipeg (north) Tel: 204.467.3300 | 1.888.50MARSH Email: ohmic@ducks.ca www.oakhammockmarsh.ca Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretative Centre Millennium Library: Nilo Manalo Neechi Commons www.tourismwinnipeg.com 31 THINGS TO DO ATTRACTIONS E