PLUG IN INSTITUTE OF
CONTEMPORARY ART
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The gallery is Canada's first and
Manitoba's premiere institute of
contemporary art. Since 1972, Plug
In ICA has exhibited the very best
local and international art across
all media including architecture,
film and video, and new media.
Also provides education programs,
guided tours and a book shop.
Open Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; Thursday,
noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday and
Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
460 Portage Avenue – Downtown
Tel: 204.942.1043
Email: info@plugin.org
www.plugin.org
PROMENADE TACHE/
GREY NUNS WALKWAY
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Providing a beautiful view of the
Winnipeg skyline and The Forks,
this lamp-lit promenade–with
its interpretive plaques along
the walkway–depicts the early
development of Saint-Boniface.
Avenue Taché that starts at
Provencher Boulevard –
St. Boniface
QUEEN'S OWN CAMERON
HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA
MUSEUM
View displays of uniforms, weapons,
pictures and artifacts from 1870
to the present, telling the story of
Western Canada's oldest Highland
unit located in a 1914-1915 Tudor-
Revival style of architecture drill hall
building.
Minto Armory, 969 St. Matthews
Avenue – West End
Tel: 204.786.4300, ext. 3436
RIEL HOUSE NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE
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Glimpse into the life of Louis Riel,
Métis leader and considered by
some to be the founder of the
province of Manitoba, at his family's
historic house restored to its 1886
appearance.
Open July to end of August, Friday
to Wednesday.
330 River Road – St. Vital
Tel: 204.983.6757
Email: riel.info@pc.gc.ca
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/riel
ROBERT LOWDON GALLERY
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Robert Lowdon Gallery is a 4,400
square foot art gallery featuring
works by Manitoba artists.
The gallery holds weekly artist
demonstrations and workshops that
will be sure to keep every visitor
entertained.
Works featured include
photography, painting, mixed media,
contemporary, sculpture, and fine
furniture.
Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. and Saturday 12 p.m. to
5 p.m. Private tours and viewings
also available.
52-333 St. Mary Avenue –
Downtown
Tel: 204.799.8774
Email: info@robertlowdonphotography.
com
www.robertlowdon.com/gallery
Photo Courtesy of Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art Riel House National Historic Site: Parks Canada
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