THE ROYAL WINNIPEG RIFLES
REGIMENTAL MUSEUM
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The museum depicts Western Canada's
oldest infantry militia unit dating back to
1870 through displays, interpretive articles
and artifacts located in a 1914-1915
Tudor-Revival style of architecture drill hall
building.
Open Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
or by appointment.
Minto Armouries,
969 St. Mathews Avenue – West End
Tel: 204.895.2588 / 204.771.4899
Email: riflesmuseum@gmail.com
www.royalwinnipegrifles.com/
regimental-museum
ST. ANDREW'S RECTORY
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
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View exhibits that depict the history of the
rectory and its founders. Enjoy the beauty
of the restored rectory (built in 1850-55)
and period landscaping. Grounds open
year round.
374 River Road Heritage Parkway
and St. Andrews Road –
Just outside Winnipeg (north)
Tel: 204.785.6050
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/
standrewsrectory
ST. BONIFACE
CATHEDRAL-BASILICA
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The original cathedral, built in 1908, was
destroyed by fire in 1968. The remaining
walls were incorporated into the design
of the new church by a local architect,
Etienne Gaboury, creating a dramatic
facade and courtyard facing west across
the Red River towards downtown
Winnipeg.
190 avenue de la Cathédrale –
St. Boniface
Tel: 204.237.4500
www.cathedralestboniface.mb.ca
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL
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St. John's Cathedral is the oldest Anglican
parish west of the Great Lakes dating
back to 1820 and the oldest cemetery
in Winnipeg, where many of Manitoba's
prominent historical figures lie. Guided
tours by appointment tell tales of the
courageous efforts that were undertaken
to develop and build this community.
Cemetery is open year round,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
135 Anderson Avenue – North End
Tel: 204.586.8385
Email: office@stjohnscathedral.ca
www.stjohnscathedral.ca
ST. NORBERT PROVINCIAL
HERITAGE PARK
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See the evolution of community through
Métis settlement and immigration of
Quebec families of the late 1800s in the
19th-century restored homes on site; go
fishing, have a picnic, or walk a 1 km trail
along the La Salle River.
Museum open June to end of August,
Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
40 Turnbull Drive – St. Norbert
Tel: 204.945.4236
Email: pomstnrb@mymts.net
www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/parks/
SEVEN OAKS
HOUSE MUSEUM
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See how a wealthy stonemason, trader,
farmer and retail merchant and his family
lived in the Red River settlement through
the 1850s Inkster family homestead,
a retail store and post office. Learn
Winnipeg's early history through guided
tours, school programs, and community
events.
Open mid-May to Labour Day,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
50 Mac Street off Smithfield Ave E. –
West Kildonan
Tel: 204.339.7429
www.winnipegmuseums.org
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