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2017 Winnipeg Visitors Guide

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LEGEND Guided | Self-Guided | Bus Tour | Walking Tour | Boat Tour | Culinary Tour | Bike Tour 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 82 2017 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE Winnipeg

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