THE LOOP
Discover urban Winnipeg's historic,
cultural, architectural, and modern
day gems on a self-guided walking
tour. This 9.5 kilometre trail winds
through Downtown, the Exchange
District, and St. Boniface areas
highlighting more than 50 unique
points of interest.
Maps of the walking trail can be
picked up at the Travel Manitoba
Visitor Information Centre at The
Forks, Union Station at 123 Main
Street, or can be downloaded at
www.tourismwinnipeg.com/the-loop
LOUIS RIEL INSTITUTE
HISTORIC MÉTIS TOURS
Celebrate Manitoba's rich Métis
heritage. Discover Métis History and
Culture as we take a step back in
time. Join us for various tour themes
including: The Battle of Seven Oaks,
Red River Resistance, Riel House,
River Road and more!
Enjoy the charter bus for a unique
guided tour and learn why Manitoba
is the birthplace of the Métis nation.
Tours are family friendly with a
blend of history, culture, stories and
activities.
Tours run year-round, please phone
or email for more details.
Tel: 204.984.9480, ext. 348
Email: Teresa.byrne@mmf.mb.ca
www.louisrielinstitute.com
MAGICAL MUSICAL
HISTORY TOUR
Join local music historian and author
John Einarson on this one-of-a-kind
tour. See the houses and places
that made Winnipeg the rock 'n'
roll capital of Canada in the 1960s
with the likes of Neil Young, Burton
Cummings, Randy Bachman, Terry
Jacks and many more. A video of
vintage photos and music is also
included.
Tours run on select days and
evenings throughout the summer.
Call or visit the website for more
information.
Tel: 204.989.9630
Email: info@heartlandtravel.ca
heartlandtravel.ca/book-a-tour/
magical-musical-history-tour/
NORTH POINT DOUGLAS
WALKING THROUGH
HISTORY TOUR
See how the city grew from a colony
of settlers to a prosperous industrial
centre where prominent citizens lived
and how immigration contributed to
the area. Forty-five minute tours begin
at Ross House Museum. Call for
availability as a minimum of four is
required to operate the tour.
Tours run July and August,
Wednesday to Sunday.
Joe Zuken Heritage Park,
140 Meade Street North
Tel: 204.943.3958
Email: rosshouse@mhs.mb.ca
www.mhs.mb.ca
OLD ST. BONIFACE
WALKING TOURS
Discover the unique architecture,
atmosphere and charm of this
vibrant neighbourhood that reflects
the determination and "joie de
vivre" of Franco-Manitobains. See
the landmarks and learn about
the people and events that helped
shape St. Boniface. Tours start at Old
St. Boniface City Hall, 219 Provencher
Boulevard.
Tours run Victoria Day to Labour Day,
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily.
Tel: 204.233.8343
Toll free: 1.866.808.8338
Email: info@tourismeriel.com
www.tourismeriel.com
LEGEND Guided | Self-Guided | Bus Tour | Walking Tour | Boat Tour | Culinary Tour | Bike Tour | Helicopter Tour
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