GRAFFITI GALLERY
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Graffiti Gallery is a not-for-profit
community youth art organization that
hosts community urban art exhibits by
young local, Canadian, and international
artists. More than 700 emerging artists
have performed or shown their work since
it opened in 1998. The satellite gallery
located at The Forks Skate Plaza features
an additional six panels of art that can
be viewed.
Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
also Wednesday and Thursday until 9 p.m.
109 Higgins Avenue – Exchange District
Tel: 204.667.9960
Email: info@graffitigallery.ca
www.graffitigallery.ca
GRANT'S OLD MILL
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See a working replica of Cuthbert Grant's
original water-powered mill built in 1829.
During summer, see how wheat is ground
into flour. The mill celebrates Grant and the
Métis culture the second Saturday in July
with a barbecue and activities and a pioneer
picnic on the third Saturday in August.
Open late May to August 31,
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
2777 Portage Avenue – St. James
Tel: 204.986.5613 (summer) /
204.253.4904 (winter)
www.grantsoldmill.ca
GUREVICH FINE ART
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Offers a broad range of contemporary
art in varied styles, periods, and
comprehensiveness from established and
emerging local, national and international
artists. It is a focal point for artists and
patrons to exchange visions.
Open Monday to Wednesday, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to
6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
200–62 Albert Street – Exchange District
Tel: 204.488.0662
Email: info@gurevichfineart.com
www.gurevichfineart.com
HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF ST.
JAMES-ASSINIBOIA
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The museum is comprised of a two-storey
Red River frame house built in 1856 for
William Brown; a 1911 Municipal Hall
Building; and an 1890s interpretive
centre showcasing early pioneer trades
and modes of transportation. A Pioneer
Heritage Day is held in August and a
summer theatre show is available for
groups by appointment.
Open May to Labour Day, 10 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. daily; September to May,
Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and by appointment.
3180 Portage Avenue – St. James
Tel: 204.888.8706
www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/
stjamesassiniboiamuseum.shtml
IVAN FRANKO
MUSEUM
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View works by this Ukrainian author and
poet by appointment.
200 McGregor Street – North End
Tel: 204.589.4397
LIVING PRAIRIE
MUSEUM
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This preserve is home to a remnant of
original tall grass prairie. It features more
than 160 species of wildflowers, grasses,
and shrubs, and an array of wildlife.
Explore this endangered ecosystem with
a guide, interpretive booklet, or with
"Naturalist Knapsacks" that are free to
borrow and are full of fun equipment for
kids.
2795 Ness Avenue – St. James
Tel: 204.832.0167
www.winnipeg.ca/livingprairie
www.friendsoflivingprairie.org
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