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| St. François Xavier (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| St. François Xavier This community dates from 1823 when Cuthbert Grant, an outstanding Métis leader, established a Métis settlement. It was the home of Pascal Breland, an influential business and political figure, and Pierre Falcon, one of Manitoba's earliest song writers. Location: on PTH 26. |
 Riding Mountain National Park of Canada(Riding Mountain National Park of Canada) | |
| Riding Mountain National Park of Canada is a place to reconnect with what truly matters to you, where you will journey to relaxation, laughter, learning and play. Situated at the meeting place of three protected ecosystems – the boreal forest, aspen parkland and fescue prairie - in the middle of a United Nations Biosphere Reserve, you will discover pristine wilderness as it exists nowhere else on earth. Feel like you are looking over the rim of the world when you explore the Escarpment trail system where the Manitoba plateau abruptly falls away 300m to the prairies below. Offering more than 400 km of trails set in 2900 km² of entrancing wilderness set amid the agricultural landscape of western Manitoba, Riding Mountain National Park will enchant and inspire you. You will want to come back year after year as the Trail Redevelopment Project means that old favourites are being refurbished and new experiences are being added all the time. The Lake Audy Bison Herd is a beloved attraction that has been fascinating visitors for 80 years. This captive herd of 40 Plains Bison offer a glimpse of what the prairies once looked like when these great animals roamed freely. Round out your bison experience at the Keesee Sharing Lodge in Wasagaming where you will learn more about the profound connection between the plains’ First Peoples, their prey, and the prairie that nurtured them both. Clear Lake is one of the most recognizable and beloved features of Riding Mountain National Park. Its jewel toned crystal clear waters are perfect for boating, swimming, and fishing. The sandy beaches invite you to luxuriate in the Manitoba sunshine and the Lakeshore Trail will provide you with hours of recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking and camping. When Riding Mountain National Park was designated in 1930, a man known as Grey Owl gave talks and shows with his pet beavers, Rawhide and Jellyroll. Although people assumed he was Aboriginal, Grey Owl was really an Englishman named Archibald Bellaney who had assumed an Aboriginal persona. His cabin can be visited in the park by hiking or biking an 8.7 km (one-way) trail. Be sure to stop at the Visitor Centre, a remarkable 1930’s federal heritage building. Here you will find a wealth of information to make your stay in Riding Mountain truly memorable including the latest trail and weather conditions. Or tour the exquisite organically maintained English Gardens. Sign up for a guided hike or an interpretive adventure. Or become one of a growing number of “citizen scientists” taking part in research and restoration projects in Riding Mountain National Park. Tel. 204-848-7275 Web: www.pc.gc.ca/riding E-mail: rmnp.info@pc.gc.ca. | |
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| High Bluff (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| High Bluff The eastern Dakota (Sioux) of Minnesota traditionally built "cunkaske" - wooden palisades, piles of stones and earthen entrenchments - around their camps and villages for protection. This is the site of a cunkaske and known as The Flee Island Entrenchment. Location: on PR 277, 10 km/6 mi. north and .5 km/.3 mi. west of High Bluff. (PHS) |
| The Manitoba Museum (The Manitoba Museum) | |
| The Manitoba Museum Museum Galleries Set sail on a thrilling voyage of excitement and discovery at The Manitoba Museum. Only here can you travel through time to the roaring 20’s, explore a 17th century ship and view treasures from around the world. There is always something new to experience. An ever-changing variety of touring and specialty exhibits are a fantastic compliment to our nine permanent galleries. One of the newest additions is Ancient Seas, a completely immersive, animated underwater environment that takes you back 450 million years to a tropical sea that once existed where Churchill is today. Our Discovery Room is updated every six months with treasures from our vaults. Be sure to visit our newly refurbished Earth History Gallery and discover why one of our curators is in the Guinness Book of World Records. The Manitoba Museum is the recipient of the Michelin Green Guide top award, a designation of Worth the Trip; the Province of Manitoba Tourism Service Excellence Award; the Attractions Canada Prix Award (provincial) for indoor attractions; and the Canadian Tourism Commission Win with Winter in Canada Award. Planetarium and Science Gallery One of only five major planetariums in the country, featuring live multimedia shows that recreate the current night sky, highlighting the latest space discoveries and following the developments of the space program. The renovated Science Gallery now includes "Engineered for Speed" where visitors design and build their own remote-controlled race cars and test them on our giant race track, a water area with a self-sustained ecosystem and an Explore Science Zone with multiple hands-on activities. Open year-round. Closed Mondays in winter. Admission charged. Tel. 204-956-2830; recorded information 204-943-3139; Website: www.manitobamuseum.ca E-mail: info@manitobamuseum.ca Location: 190 Rupert Avenue. | |
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| Lac du Bonnet & District Museum (Lac du Bonnet & District Museum) | |
| Located in the Hans Erickson (1936) log cabin, this museum is a unique orientation centre concept. Pre-historic artifacts, family and cultural traditions unique to this area. Open during summer months. Location: Halliday Park, 3 km north of Lac du Bonnet, junction of Hwy. 502 and 513 |
| St. Norbert (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| St. Norbert A Métis settlement since 1822, it was the centre of the early events connected with the Red River Resistance of 1869-70. The Métis, led by Louis Riel and supported by Father Noël-Joseph Ritchot, decided to oppose the Canadian annexation of the West without prior consultation with the original inhabitants of the settlement. Near the church stands the Riel-Ritchot monument, dedicated to the two men most responsible for the success of the resistance that led to the founding of Manitoba. |
| Miniota Municipal Museum (Miniota Municipal Museum Inc.) | |
| Miniota The Miniota Municipal Museum includes a pioneer home, Native artifacts and fossils. Open July and August daily and by appointment; June and September by appointment. Admission charged. Tel. (204) 567-3690/567-3505/567-3643. |
| York Factory National Historic Site of Canada (Parks Canada (Churchill Attractions) ) | |
| York Factory National Historic Site of Canada features remains of the great Hudson's Bay Company fur trade post, including a depot built in 1832, the oldest wooden structure still standing on permafrost. Across Sloop Creek are the ruins of a stone gunpowder magazine and a cemetery with markers dating back to the 1700s. Access is limited to charter planes or by canoe down the Hayes River. Weather conditions are unpredictable at York Factory NHS and can force a longer than anticipated stay. York Factory NHS is situated in polar bear country, and visitors should be aware of the possibilities of an encounter with a bear. Camping is now allowed at York Factory NHS. Visitors must contact the Parks Canada office for accommodations and safety information. Guided interpretive tours are available in summer. Fee for guided tour. Tel. 204-675-8863 Fax: 204-675-2026 Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/yorkfactory E-mail: mannorth.nhs@pc.gc.ca Location: 250 km/155 mi southeast of Churchill, 8 km/5 mi upstream on the Hayes River |
| The Forks National Historic Site of Canada (The Forks National Historic Site of Canada) | |
| The Forks National Historic Site of Canada rests on nine beautifully landscaped acres along the west bank of the Red River, offering a scenic view across the water to historic St. Boniface. Interpretive programs, tours, festivals and heritage entertainment are offered in July and August. The Forks also features a prairie garden, evocative sculptures by noted Canadian artists, interpretive panels and exhibits, picnic area and a dock. Grounds are open year-round. Tel. 204-983-6757 (98-FORKS) Toll-free: 1-888-773-8888 Hearing impaired: 1-866-787-6221 Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/forks E-mail: forksnhs.info@pc.gc.ca |
| FortWhyte Alive (FortWhyte Alive) | |
| FortWhyte Alive Winnipeg's 640-acre wild oasis features five lakes, floating marsh boardwalks, seven km of self-guiding forest trails, and natural adventure for everyone! Canoe and rowboat rentals are available for paddling and fishing for pike, walleye and trout on our scenic lakes. FortWhyte Alive is home to an abundance of wildlife including waterfowl, whitetail deer and muskrats. Fall brings thousands of migrating birds, Canada geese, and ducks for a truly natural spectacle. Winter transforms FortWhyte into a wonderland for outdoor fun like snowshoeing, skating, cross-country skiing and tobogganing. The Alloway Reception Centre offers visitor services including the Buffalo Stone Café and The Nature Shop. The 10,000 sq. ft. Interpretive Centre is home to the Aquarium of the Prairies, Planet H2O and Prairie Partners exhibits, and Kiwanis Touch Museum. Other must-sees include the Prairie Dog Town, Bison Prairie, Tipi Encampment, and Pioneer Sod House. Open daily, year round. Admission fees. Guided group ecotours in English and French are available by reservation. Tel. 204-989-8355; fax: 204-895-4700; Website: www.fortwhyte.org E-mail: info@fortwhyte.org Location: 1961 McCreary Road. |
| Transcona Historical Museum (Transcona Historical Museum) | |
| Transcona Historical Museum Housed in a 1925 bank building and former Transcona Municipal Office, it displays the history of the community, railroad industry, pioneer life, Native cultures and the natural history of the area. Open June to August 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday; September to May 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; closed holidays. Group tours welcome. Free admission. Tel. 204-222-0423; fax: 204-222-0208: Web: www.transconamuseum.mb.ca E-mail: info@transconamuseum.mb.ca Location: 141 Regent Avenue West. |
| Whiteshell Natural History Museum (Manitoba Conservation (MD)) | |
| Whiteshell Natural History Museum This log museum built in 1959 contains displays featuring the Winnipeg River, First Nation petroforms, wild rice, lake sturgeon and wildlife of the boreal forest. Open June to September long weekend. School programs and group bookings available. Tel. 204-369-3157. Location: Nutimik Lake on PR 307. |
| St. Boniface (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| St. Boniface Winnipeg's "French Quarter" is a historic and cultural cornerstone of the city and the largest French-Canadian community west of Quebec. It is the birthplace of Louis Riel, who was born in the Red River Settlement in 1844 and educated in St. Boniface and Montréal. Chosen as secretary of the Comité national des Métis, he later became the President of the Provisional Government, which led the struggle for a negotiated entry of the Red River Settlement into Confederation as a province rather than a territory. A bust in front of the St. Boniface Museum, a statue on the east side of Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface, a statue on the grounds of the Legislative Building, and a plaque on the western wall of St. Boniface Cathedral, all pay homage to Riel's role as a spokesman for his people. Riel's grave is located in the cemetery of the Cathedral. |
| Parks Canada Visitor Centre in Churchill (Parks Canada (Churchill Attractions) ) | |
| Parks Canada Visitor Centre in Churchill features exhibits about the human and natural history of the area. Staff provide information on the area, including Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site, York Factory National Historic Site and Wapusk National Park of Canada. Interactive and interpretive programs as well as DVDs and videos are offered year-round. Admission charged for audio-visual and interpretive programs. Tel. 204-675-8863 Fax: 204-675-2026 Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca E-mail: mannorth.nhs@pc.gc.ca Location: Churchill Heritage Railway Station |
| Folklorama (Folklorama) | |
| Folklorama Travel the world with Folklorama, the largest and longest running festival of its kind in the world, named the 2009 Event of the Year by TIAC. Held annually in August, Folklorama features over 40 cultural pavilions where guests taste delicious cultural dishes and exotic beverages, meet friendly volunteers dressed in traditional ethnic attire, enjoy lively cultural entertainment and learn about cultures and countries from around the world. Tel. 204-982-6210; toll-free: 1-800-665-0234; fax: 204-943-1956; Website: www.folklorama.ca E-mail: info@folklorama.ca |
| Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site of Canada (Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site of Canada) | |
| Explore the beautifully restored stone heritage buildings at this intact Hudson's Bay Company fur trade centre on the banks of the Red River. Enjoy the authentic, colourful costumes and stories. Smell goods baking on the hearth fires, hear the blacksmith's hammer, touch the furs in the fur loft and participate in special events. See the Big House (Governor's home), furloft/saleshop, men's house, guest cottage, blacksmith's shop, farm manager's cottage, native encampment and York boat. The Visitor Reception Centre features a theatre, restaurant, gift shop and picnic shelter. Full programming at the historic site is available from May 15 to Labour Day. Site tours available to the end of September. Group programs, meetings, dinners by pre-registration all year. Special programs for Halloween in October and Christmas in December. Admission charged. Tel. 204-785-6050 Toll-free: 1-888-773-8888 Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/garry E-mail: LFGNHS.info@pc.gc.ca Location: 15 min north of Winnipeg on PTH 9 |
| Deer Meadow Farms Corn Maze and Hobby Farm (Deer Meadow Farms Corn Maze and Hobby Farm) | |
| A 7 ac corn maze, straw stack, pallet palisade, mini-mazes and puzzles, petting zoo, mini-golf, wild-game preserve, sweet corn and market garden vegetables, pumpkin patch, hayrides, play area, fire pit areas and more. Opening as a U-Pick in 2011-12, the cherry-berry orchard will provide a special variety of fresh cherries and saskatoons. Group bookings and rates available. Open July 1. Corn maze open in August. Tel: 204-222-1824 Web: www.deermeadowfarms.com Location: Hwy. 59 N., east on Garven Rd., north on Deacon Rd. (Hwy. 207) |
| Parc Joseph Royal (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| Parc Joseph Royal was the site of several important industries and businesses. Interpretive panels recount the history of a wool mill and the Provencher Bridge. Joseph Royal was a member of the earliest provincial Cabinet, Speaker of the 1871-72 legislature, founder of Le Métis newspaper in 1871, and author of the Bill establishing the University of Manitoba, of which he was the first vice-chancellor. In the 1870s and 1880s, he lived at 147 Provencher Boulevard. |
| Manito Ahbee Festival (Manito Ahbee Festival) | |
| From soapstones to rockstars. Be part of it all at Manito Ahbee Festival. Traditional to trendsetting, Manito Ahbee Festival - Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards, Indigenous Marketplace and International Competition Pow Wow. | |
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| Canadian Museum for Human Rights (Canadian Museum for Human Rights) | |
| Self-guided QR Tour: Take a perimeter tour of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights construction site using your smart phone! QR barcodes are set up along the perimeter tour route and link to an audio tour that shares details about the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. QR tours begin at stop 1 which is located on the south-western part of the perimeter fence and proceeds eastward for a total of five stops. Group Tours: Group tours will continue to be made available (weather permitting) by appointment only and on a very limited basis. Contact: E-mail us at tours@museumforhumanrights.ca or call 204-289-2001 for more information. Please allow up to five business days for a reply. |
| Rossville Mission (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| Rossville Mission, where the syllabics of the written Cree language were created by Methodist Minister James Evans in 1842, stands on a point on Little Playgreen Lake. |
| St. Boniface Cathedral (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| St. Boniface Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Western Canada, was originally built in 1818 and was replaced several timesby Etienne Gaboury. Only the façade and part of the walls remain of the 1908 structure, which burned in 1968. The current cathedral was built in 1972 within the ruins of the 1908 site. Location: 190 avenue de la Cathédrale. (PHS) |
| Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage Village (Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage Village) | |
| The Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage Village is a working museum and interpretive centre showcasing the multicultural history of rural life and farm communities of the Interlake region prior to 1930. Nestled on 12.9 ac between the Icelandic River and Highway 68, the village features five historic buildings completely restored, school, church, windmill, Parish Hall for private parties and community events, aboriginal encampment area, Ukrainian outdoor bake oven, 1921 CPR caboose. Tours from mid-June to September. Admission charged. Tel. 204-376-5079 Web: www.arborgheritagevillage.ca E-mail: info.admhv@mts.net |
| Thunderbird Nest (Alonsa Conservation District) | |
| Thunderbird Nest The Thunderbird Nest was constructed to attract the Thunderbird as a guardian spirit. A trail leads to five beautiful hand-painted signs describing the legend and a rock formation of the nest depressed in the ground. The Ojibway (Anishinabe) people still perform ceremonies at the site. The legendary Thunderbird is often described as a super eagle, capable of transforming into a man, and able to cause lightning by the flashing of its eyes. It has been thought by the Aboriginals to be the guardian of mankind against his mortal enemy, the horned serpent of the underworld. Tel. 204-767-2101; Web: www.mts.net/~alonsacd Location: 3 km/2 mi. west of The Narrows on Hwy. 68. |
| Grand Rapids (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| Grand Rapids On the shore of Lake Winnipeg, a section of a tramway built in 1877 by the Hudson’s Bay Company has been re-laid in Tramway Park. Western Canada’s first railway, the tramway, allowed goods to be carried around the rapids from Lake Winnipeg to the Saskatchewan River. |
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