PLUG IN INSTITUTE OF
CONTEMPORARY ART
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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 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Fridays 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays
12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays and
Sundays 12 p.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
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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 St. 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
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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 Armouries) – West End
Tel: 204.786.4300, ext 3436
RIEL HOUSE NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE
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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: 204.983.6757
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/riel
ROYAL AVIATION MUSEUM OF
WESTERN CANADA
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Where adventure and innovation meet!
You'll discover great ideas (and not so
great ideas) in flight and develop a true
appreciation for the adventuring spirit
of Canada's aviation legends. Check the
website for visiting aircraft, as well as
special events and guided tours. Tour the
hangar to see recovered and restored
aircraft or simply relax on their Flight
Deck and watch the air traffic on the
international airport runways. Kids (2-12)
will enjoy Skyways – their interactive play
area where they can fly a plane, challenge
the wind, spot a flying saucer and still be
back in time for dinner. Gift Shop onsite.
Free parking.
Hangar T-2, 958 Ferry Road (Just five
minutes from the airport at the corner
of Ellice Avenue and Ferry Road)
Tel: 204.786.5503
Email: Info@RoyalAviationMuseum.com
www.RoyalAviationMuseum.com
ROYAL WINNIPEG RIFLES
REGIMENTAL MUSEUM
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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 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
969 St. Mathews 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
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View exhibits depicting the history of the
rectory and its founders. Enjoy the beauty
of the restored rectory (built in 1850-55)
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
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Photo courtesy of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada Plug In Institute: Bill Eakin
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