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THE STONEWARE GALLERY W a The Stoneware Gallery is one of the longest-running artist co-operatives in Canada and features contemporary ceramics from tableware to one-of-a-kind objects utilizing a wide variety of styles and techniques. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; also Sunday 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. from mid-May to end of December. 778 Corydon Avenue – Corydon Tel: 204.475.8088 Email: contact@stonewaregallery.com www.stonewaregallery.com TRANSCONA HISTORICAL MUSEUM W M The museum preserves and promotes the history, stories and community spirit of Transcona through rotating exhibits located in a 1925 heritage building. Special collections include 3,500 archaeological and First Nations artifacts from throughout Manitoba. Educational curriculum programs and group tours by appointment. Open June to August, Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; September to May, Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours subject to change. 141 Regent Avenue West – Transcona Tel: 204.222.0423 Email: info@transconamuseum.mb.ca. www.transconamuseum.mb.ca TRAPPIST MONASTERY PROVINCIAL HERITAGE PARK W M A Established in 1892, the monastery moved to a site near Holland, Manitoba in 1978 to protect their contemplative life from urban encroachment. In 1983, fire destroyed part of the original buildings and today you can walk along the remaining walls and landscaped paths with interpretive signs. It is also the site of Shakespeare in the Ruins plays and special events. 100 rue des ruines du Monastère – St. Norbert UKRAINIAN MUSEUM OF CANADA W M The museum is located in the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, a Winnipeg landmark featuring a Ukrainian Baroque architectural style with an exterior mosaic by Leo Mol, a carved icon screenwall and stained glass windows. The museum houses a collection of Ukrainian folk arts and crafts, a library and gift shop. Open July to end of August, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment by calling 204-334-5267. 1175 Main Street – North End Tel: 204.582.1018 www.htuomc.org UPPER FORT GARRY PROVINCIAL PARK M This Hudson's Bay Company fort, built between 1834 and 1837, is the place where Louis Riel formed the Provisional Government which led to Manitoba entering Confederation as a province. Newly reclaimed, Upper Fort Garry is now an interpretive park with a 440-foot artistic steel wall that tells its story through various mediums of technology. Go to the website, download the free app, then visit the site for a fun new historical interpretation experience. Across from VIA Rail Station – Broadway and Main Street – Downtown Tel: 204.987.4359 www.upperfortgarry.com URBAN SHAMAN CONTEMPORARY ABORIGINAL ART a The gallery is a nationally recognized leader in Aboriginal arts programming and one of the foremost venues and voices for Aboriginal art in Canada. New programming and presentations of indigenous art have resulted in increased exposure and the expansion of activities. Open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 203-290 McDermot Avenue – Exchange District Tel: 204.942.2674 Email: info@urbanshaman.org www.urbanshaman.org LEGEND a Gallery | M Museums / Historical Upper Fort Garry Provincial Park: The Forks North Portage Partnership Marvin Francis Media Gallery: Artist: ALAN SYLIBOY "Alan Syliboy's Recent Mixed Media Work" 2014: Urban Shaman Gallery www.tourismwinnipeg.com 51 THINGS TO DO GALLERIES & MUSEUMS a M