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HISTORICAL WALKING
TOURS
The Exchange District National Historic Site
of Canada is home to over 150 heritage
buildings built between 1880 and 1920.
The enthusiastic tour guides will help you
explore its rich history and immaculate
architecture while entertaining you with
tales of power, corruption and heroism.
Choose between the East or West Tour
(90 min) or between four themed tours
(45 min).
Tours run May to end of August by
advance booking.
CAPTURE THE EXCHANGE
PHOTO TOUR
Open your eyes to the best photo
opportunities in the Exchange. On this
spectacular tour, you will receive one-hour
of photo instruction and tips from a
professional photographer at PrairieView
School of Photography. You will then
receive a guided tour of the Exchange
District where you can capture shots of the
District's immaculate architecture.
Tours run July and August by advance
booking.
THE FORKS NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE — 6,000
YEARS IN 60 MINUTES
Discover The Forks' 6,000-year history and
uncover what lies beneath your feet with a
Parks Canada costumed interpreter. History
comes to life through colourful characters
and curious objects in this entertaining
and easy walking tour that departs from
the Travel Manitoba Visitor Information
Centre.
Tours run late May and June, Saturday and
Sunday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (English) and
3 p.m. (French); July to Labour Day, daily,
11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (English) and 3 p.m.
(French)
Tel: 204.983.6757
Email: forks.fourche@pc.gc.ca
www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/
activ/interpret.aspx
GEOCACHING AND GPS
ADVENTURES IN ST. BONIFACE
Discover Manitoba's francophone
communities using GPS technology — a
combination tour and treasure hunt and
fun for all ages; and the Geo Routes
self-guided GPS tours. Several caches have
also been strategically placed in areas of
interest in Old St. Boniface for geocachers!
Tel: 204.233.8343
Toll free: 1.866.808.8338
Email: info@tourismeriel.com
www.tourismeriel.com
HEART OF A NATION CITY
TOUR
Rated the #1 activity in Winnipeg by
Tripadvisor for the last four years! Hop
aboard Manitoba's vintage trolley and
experience a humorous and engaging
95-minute tour. Marvel at the stately
heritage architecture of the downtown and
the grandeur of Assiniboine Park, learn
Winnipeg's connection to the world's most
famous spy — James Bond — and more.
Tours depart from The Forks.
Tours run mid-May to early September,
check website for hours.
Tel: 204.226.TOUR (8687)
Email: info@winnipegtrolleycompany.ca
www.winnipegtrolleycompany.ca
Historical Walking Tours: Mike Peters Winnipeg Trolley Company
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2017 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE
Winnipeg