PLATFORM: CENTRE FOR
PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL
ARTS
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PLATFORM is Manitoba's only artist-
run centre devoted exclusively to
photographic and digital arts. The gallery
exhibits artwork by local, national and
international artists, showcasing the scope
of photographic and digital art practices.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
121-100 Arthur Street –
Exchange District
Tel: 204.942.8183
Email: info@platformgallery.org
www.platformgallery.org
PLUG IN INSTITUTE OF
CONTEMPORARY ART
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The gallery is Canada's first and
Manitoba's premiere institute of
contemporary art. Since 1972, Plug In
ICA has exhibited the very best local and
international art across all media including
architecture, film and video, and new
media. Also provides education programs,
guided tours and a book shop.
Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday,
noon to 6 p.m.; Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.;
Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
460 Portage Avenue – Downtown
Tel: 204.942.1043
Email: info@plugin.org
www.plugin.org
PROMENADE TACHE/
GREY NUNS WALKWAY
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Providing a beautiful view of the Winnipeg
skyline and The Forks, this lamp-lit
promenade–with its interpretive plaques
along the walkway–depicts the early
development of Saint-Boniface.
Avenue Taché that starts at Provencher
Boulevard – St. Boniface
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 located
in a 1914-1915 Tudor-Revival style of
architecture drill hall building.
Minto Armory, 969 St. Mathews Avenue
– West End
Tel: 204.786.4300, ext 3436
RIEL HOUSE NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE
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Glimpse into the life of Louis Riel, Métis
leader and considered by some to be the
founder of the province of Manitoba, at his
family's historic house restored to its 1886
appearance.
Open July to end of August, Friday to
Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
Thursday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
330 River Road – St. Vital
Tel: 204.983.6757
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/riel
ROYAL AVIATION MUSEUM OF
WESTERN CANADA
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Capture the adventuring spirit of Canada's
aviation legends and early innovations
through aircraft displays, watch air traffic
from the Flight Deck, explore Skyways'
interactive displays for kids ages 2 to 12,
and browse the library and gift shop.
Open Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Hangar T-2, 958 Ferry Road at
Ellice Avenue – St. James
Tel: 204.786.5503
Email: Info@RoyalAviationMuseum.com
www.royalaviationmuseum.com
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Museums / Historical
Riel House National Historic Site: Parks Canada Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
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