ROYAL AVIATION MUSEUM
OF WESTERN CANADA
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Capture the adventuring spirit of
Canada's aviation legends and early
innovations through aircraft displays,
watch air traffic from the Flight Deck,
explore Skyways' interactive displays
for kids ages 2 to 12, and browse the
library and gift shop.
Open Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Hangar T-2, 958 Ferry Road at
Ellice Avenue – St. James
Tel: 204.786.5503
Email: Info@RoyalAviationMuseum.com
www.royalaviationmuseum.com
THE ROYAL WINNIPEG
RIFLES REGIMENTAL
MUSEUM
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Located in a 100 year old Drill Hall,
the museum and archives tells the
story of Western Canada's oldest
infantry militia unit dating back
to 1883, through static and
interactive exhibits.
Closed for renovations until May,
2018. Upon reopening hours will
be Tuesday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. or by
appointment.
Minto Armory, 969 St. Matthews
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.
Programing runs from June to
September.
374 River Road Heritage Parkway
and St. Andrews Road –
Just outside Winnipeg (north)
Tel: 204.785.6050 | 204.339.6396
(June–September)
Email: lfg.info@pc.gc.ca
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/
standrewsrectory
ST. BONIFACE
CATHEDRAL-BASILICA
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
See the evolution of the 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/
St. Boniface Cathedral: Tara Kenny
Photo Courtesy of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
www.tourismwinnipeg.com
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