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GRANT'S OLD MILL W 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 HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA W 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 5 p.m. daily; September to May, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment. 3180 Portage Avenue – St. James Tel: 204.888.8706 Email: st.jamesassiniboiamuseum@ gmail.com www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/ stjamesassiniboiamuseum.shtml IVAN FRANKO MUSEUM W View works by this Ukrainian author and poet by appointment. 200 McGregor Street – North End Tel: 204.589.4397 LIVING PRAIRIE MUSEUM W 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 LOCH GALLERY Loch Gallery specializes in Canadian and European artworks of significance, and features the finest of contemporary Canadian artists, with an emphasis on paintings and sculptures. Art services also include art appraisals, art leasing, and restoration. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 306 St. Mary's Road – St. Vital Tel: 204.235.1033 Email: winnipeg@lochgallery.com www.lochgallery.com LOUIS RIEL'S TOMB W Visit the resting place of Louis Riel, Métis leader and considered by some to be the founder of the province of Manitoba. St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery, 190 avenue de la Cathédrale – St. Boniface LOWER FORT GARRY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE W A History will unfold before your eyes at this legendary stone fort where costumed interpreters recreate the charm and bustle of the Fur Trade Era. Meet the governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, barter with the company clerk, or sit in a tipi and listen to the whispers of ancient legends and much more. Open early May to Labour Day, daily; May and June weekends by guided tours only. Please Note: The Lower Fort Garry Historic Grounds, located within the historic Fort walls, will be closed during summer 2018. However, the rest of the site, including the Indigenous Encampment and Blacksmith Shop, will remain open to the public with interpretive program offers. Main Street/Highway 9 – Just outside Winnipeg (north) Tel: 204.785.6050 Email: lfg.info@pc.gc.ca www.parkscanada.gc.ca/fortgarry Grant's Old Mill: James Smith Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site: Dan Harper www.tourismwinnipeg.com 47 THINGS TO DO GALLERIES & MUSEUMS