MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE
BUILDING
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Completed in 1920, this architecturally
magnificent building houses the legislative
assembly and offices of government
ministers. Learn some of Manitoba's
rich history through the various statues
and plaques located on the Legislative
grounds. Self-guided tours of the building
available year round and guided tours
are available in summer. Please see the
Tours section of this guide for details on
the Hermetic Code Tour of the Manitoba
Legislative Building.
Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Guided Tours:
July to Labour Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Group tours by appointment
450 Broadway – Downtown
Tel: 204.945.5813
www.gov.mb.ca/mit/legtour/legbld.html
MILLENNIUM LIBRARY
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This award-winning architectural gem is
the main branch of the Winnipeg Public
Library. A gift shop, public art, reading
terrace and green space all make it a
favourite destination for residents and
visitors alike to read, play, connect, and
learn.
Open year-round, Monday to Thursday,
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; also Sunday, 1 p.m. to
5 p.m. from Labour Day to Victoria Day
251 Donald Street – Downtown
Tel: 204.986.6450
Email: wpl-info@winnipeg.ca
www.winnipeg.ca/library
NEECHI COMMONS
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Neechi Commons is a co-op comprised of
a supermarket with locally-sourced goods
such as wild rice, foraged blueberries and
Manitoba freshwater fish. Its BisonBerry
Restaurant serves uniquely Manitoban
dishes such as bannock French toast and
wild rice croquettes, while the Niche Arts
store features indigenous handmade arts,
crafts, music, and books.
Open year round. Supermarket: Monday to
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Niche Arts: Monday to Saturday,
10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
865 Main Street – Downtown
Tel: 204.949.1338
Email: neechifoods@shaw.ca
www.neechi.ca
Millennium Library: Nilo Manalo
Neechi Commons Manitoba Legislative Building: Nilo Manalo
www.tourismwinnipeg.com
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