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FORT GIBRALTAR W M A Visit historical Fort Gibraltar from May 16 to August 28, 2016 and witness the fascinating history through the eyes of the voyageurs that lived it! Costumed interpreters transport you back in time to the exciting age of the fur trade. Tour a reconstructed 19th century fort and discover the diverse cast of characters that called it home. Corner of St. Joseph and Messager Streets – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg's French Quarter Tel: 204.237.7692 Email: info@heho.ca www.fortgibraltar.com GALLERY LACOSSE W a Located in the Corydon area, Gallery Lacosse celebrates Manitoba art and its unique place in the Canadian creative landscape. This neighbourhood gallery takes pride in supporting local talent. These artists are showcased through their pottery, photos, jewellery and paintings, including paintings of the neighbourhood and the beaches of Lake Winnipeg by gallery founder, Terry Lacosse. Hours are Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 169 Lilac Street – Corydon Tel: 204.284.0726 www.gallerylacosse.com 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. The st.ART Program offers free after-school and summer programming for children and youth. Every visit to Graffiti Gallery is unique; the walls are an evolving urban canvas. 109 Higgins Avenue (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 every year on the third Saturday in August. 2777 Portage Avenue – St. James Tel: 204.986.5613 (summer) | 204.253.4904 (winter) www.grantsoldmill.ca GUREVICH FINE ART W a Gurevich Fine Art is an art gallery offering a broad view in regards to presenting the best in contemporary art. The gallery is a focal point for artists and patrons at various levels to exchange visions. Opened in 2006, the gallery's focus is the presentation of a wide range of the finest contemporary art from both established and emerging local, national and international artists. The range of visions and voices presented is vast in its varied styles, periods and comprehensiveness. This opportunity makes available unseen art to their extensive collector base. Their artists exhibit both nationally as well as internationally. Their works are in permanent collections of numerous museums, governments, corporations, and private collections around the world. 200-62 Albert Street – Exchange District Tel: 204.488.0662 Email: info@gurevichfineart.com www.gurevichfineart.com 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 LEGEND a Gallery | M Museums Gurevich Fine Art Grant's Old Mill: James Smith 44 2016 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE Winnipeg