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ST. BONIFACE CATHEDRAL- BASILICA The original cathedral, built in 1908, was destroyed by fire in 1968. The remaining walls were incorporated into the design of the new church, creating a dramatic facade and courtyard facing west across the Red River towards downtown Winnipeg. 190 avenue de la Cathédrale – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg's French Quarter Tel: 204.237.4500 www.cathedralestboniface.mb.ca ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL W M St. John's parish was established in 1820 by the Rev. John West to serve the Hudson's Bay Company officers and men, the Selkirk Settlers and the Saulteaux people led by Chief Peguis. It is the oldest Anglican parish west of the Great Lakes. The present building is the fourth on this site and has been in use since 1926. The cemetery surrounding the cathedral was established in 1812 by the Selkirk Settlers, and it is the oldest cemetery in Winnipeg. Please contact the cathedral office to arrange a tour. The cemetery is open year round from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 135 Anderson Avenue – North End Tel: 204.586.8385 Email: office@stjohnscathedral.ca www.stjohnscathedral.ca ST. NORBERT PROVINCIAL HERITAGE PARK M Visit Winnipeg's other forks at the junction of the Red and La Salle Rivers. Learn how this area was used by Aboriginal People, Métis, and later French-Canadian settlers in different ways by taking a free guided tour and visit restored houses from the late 1800s. Go fishing, have a picnic or walk a 1 km self-guiding trail along the La Salle River. Open mid-May to Labour Day weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 40 Turnbull Drive – St. Norbert Tel: 204.945.4236 Email: pomstnrb@mymts.net www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/parks/ SEVEN OAKS HOUSE MUSEUM M The homestead of John and Mary (Sinclair) consists of a log house with a stone foundation, a retail store and post office. Built in the 1850s, the house is one of the oldest surviving residences in Winnipeg that still stands on its original lot. The house is filled with Inkster family artifacts and photos, as well as pieces from others from the period before 1912. See how a wealthy stonemason, trader, farmer and retail merchant and his family lived in the 1800s in the Red River settlement. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guided tours are available. Admission by donation. Season runs from May long weekend to Labour Day. 50 Mac Street off Smithfield Avenue East – West Kildonan Tel: 204.339.7429 www.winnipegmuseums.org THE STONEWARE GALLERY W a Stoneware Gallery, founded in 1978, is one of the longest running artist's co-operatives in Canada. The pottery displayed is among the best available in contemporary ceramics and an essential acquisition for the contemporary collector. The members utilize a wide variety of styles and techniques which have won many of them national and international recognition. Their quality artwork ranges from tableware to one of a kind objects suitable for private, corporate or architectural settings. 778 Corydon Avenue – Corydon Tel: 204.475.8088 Email: contact@stonewaregallery.com www.stonewaregallery.com TRANSCONA HISTORICAL MUSEUM W M The Transcona Historical Museum's mission is to preserve and promote the community spirit of Transcona, through sharing history and stories for the benefit of all. Exhibits rotate annually, and feature the highlights of their extensive collection of artifacts, photographs and archival records that together tell the story of Transcona. Thanks to the donations of Transconian collectors, they also have special natural and cultural history collections that include over 8,000 moths and butterflies from around the world, and 3,500 archaeological and First Nations artifacts from throughout Manitoba. Educational programs and group presentations may be arranged by appointment. LEGEND a Gallery | M Museums St. Boniface Cathedral: Zyron Paul Felix The Stoneware Gallery www.tourismwinnipeg.com 53 THINGS TO DO GALLERIES & MUSEUMS a M