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| Little Dance Hill (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| Pilot Mound The community in the heart of the Pembina Valley was named for a mound that can be seen from 25 km/16 mi. away. It was known as Little Dance Hill by the Assiniboin First Nation and a landmark for explorers and settlers travelling across the prairie. |
| 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 |
 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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| Atikaki Provincial Wilderness Park (Manitoba Conservation (MD)) | |
| Atikaki Provincial Wilderness Park A spectacular 3,997 km² acres of rugged forest, rock outcrops, glassy lakes and wild rivers accessible only by air or canoe. Prehistoric rock paintings can be seen along the rivers. These fragile links with the past were created for ritual purposes hundreds of years ago. 300 to 500 caribou are in the park. The park is still virtually untouched by man, a true wilderness. Website: www.manitobaparks.com E-mail: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca |
| 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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| La Chapelle de Notre Dame-du-Bon-Secours (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| La Chapelle de Notre Dame-du-Bon-Secours is one of the few open air chapels remaining in Manitoba. It was built by Father Ritchot and his parishioners in 1875. (PHS) |
| Winnipeg International Children's Festival (KIDSFEST) (Winnipeg International Children's Festival (KIDSFEST)) | |
| June 9-12, 2011. Features over 30 shows daily of music, dance, puppetry and hands-on activities with local, national and international artists. Tel. 204-958-4730; Web: www.kidsfest.ca Location: The Forks. |
| Bannock Point (Manitoba Conservation (MD)) | |
| Bannock Point features petroforms: stones laid out on the bedrock in the shapes of turtles, snakes, geometric designs and a Thunderbird. They are believed to have been made centuries ago by First Nations people for their value in teaching and healing ceremonies. Tel. 204-369-3157. Location: north of Pine Point Rapids. |
| 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. |
| Churchill Northern Studies Centre (Churchill Northern Studies Centre) | |
| Churchill Northern Studies Centre is an independent, non-profit research station located along the coast of Hudson Bay. It offers nature study tours of the sub-arctic, ranging from polar bears to beluga whales, wildflowers to northern lights. Courses are led by qualified instructors and proceeds support research and education in the Canadian sub-arctic. The CNSC also hosts school and youth group visits, university credit courses and ecological research initiatives. Facility tours available. Admission charged. Tel. 204-675-2307; fax: 204-675-2139; Website: www.churchillscience.ca E-mail: cnsc@churchillscience.ca Location: Rocket Launch Road, 24 km/15 mi. east of Churchill. |
| Norway House (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| Norway House (PHS) The bank of the Nelson River is the site of three former Hudson's Bay Company fur trade structures - Archway Warehouse (1840-41); Jail (1855-56) and Powder Magazine (1837-38). Norway House is rich in Cree and Métis culture, fur trade history, diverse waterways and geography. |
| 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 |
| Sergeant Thomas Prince (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| Brokenhead Tommy Prince School, on the Brokenhead First Nation, is named after Manitoba's most decorated Aboriginal war veteran, Sergeant Thomas Prince. Prince was one of many Aboriginal soldiers who left their homes to serve Canada during the Second World War and the Korean War. Location: PTH 59 |
| Riel House National Historic Site of Canada (Parks Canada (Attractions)) | |
| Step into the living room of the family home where the famous Métis leader, Louis Riel, a founder of Manitoba, lay in state for two days in December 1885 after he was hanged for high treason. Inside this restored Red River frame house, you can reflect on the fascinating and complex story of Louis Riel and explore his modern legacy with knowledgeable guides. Come to Riel House and learn about Riel and the Métis, a distinct Canadian people with a unique blend of French and Aboriginal traditions. Outdoor exhibits, tours of the house and gardens by bilingual guides, historic activities and special events are offered throughout the summer. Open daily mid-May to Labour Day. Admission charged. Tel. 204-257-1783; toll-free: 1-888-773-8888; hearing impaired: 1-866-787-6221; fax: 204-983-2221; Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/riel E-mail: forksnhs.info@pc.gc.ca Location: 330 River Road in St. Vital. |
| Lily Pond (Manitoba Conservation (MD)) | |
| Lily Pond is a notable location not only for the profusion of white fragrant and yellow species of water lilies but for the bedrock cliffs which exhibit igneous intrusion. The pond was formed when soft rock was scooped away from glaciers. Location: Hwy. 44, west of Caddy Lake. |
| The Forks National Historic Site of Canada Tours (Parks Canada (Attractions)) | |
| Parks Canada offers a variety of fun and interactive interpretive programs for families, individuals and groups. Take a 6000-year journey through The Forks in just one hour on the “6000 Years in 60 Minutes” guided tour, learn what’s buried beneath your feet during “The Forks—Uncovered” guided tour or solve a history mystery using a GPS on one of our self-guided geocache programs. Tel. 204-983-6757 (98-FORKS) Toll-free: 1-888-773-8888 Hearing impaired: 1-866-787-6221 Fax: 204-983-2221 Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/forks E-mail: forksnhs.info@pc.gc.ca |
| Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre (Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre) | |
| Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre Come see why the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre is the world's 'Best Environmental Experience'! Under the guidance of our friendly interpreters, you can trek over 30 kilometers of nature trails, take a guided tour of the marsh, go canoeing, view birds and wildlife, watch a film in our multimedia theatre, enjoy a meal in our café and check out our fun, interactive exhibits. Open daily year-round. Admission charged. Tel. 204-467-3300; toll-free: 1-888-50-MARSH; fax: 204-467-3311; Website: www.oakhammockmarsh.ca E-mail: ohmic@ducks.ca Location: 20 minutes north of Winnipeg at Hwys. 67 and 220. |
| Circle of Life Thunderbird House (Circle of Life Thunderbird House) | |
| Located in a dramatic building designed by renowned architect Douglas Cardinal, Thunderbird House is a place for spiritual recognition and fulfillment based on the culture and values of Aboriginal people. On site is a First Nations Maa-Doo-Doo-Sung (sweat lodge). Guided group tour packages and performances on request. Open year-round, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tel. 204-940-4240; fax: 204-940-4243; Web: www.thunderbirdhouse.com E-mail: info@thunderbirdhouse.com Location: 715 Main Street. |
| 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. |
| St. John's Cathedral (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| St. John's Cathedral (PHS) Established in 1820 by John West, it was the birthplace of the Anglican Church in Western Canada, and is the "Upper" Church in a series of Anglican churches along the Red River. The present building is the fourth church built at this location. Many of the monuments commemorate the work of the early pioneers and later settlers of the Red River Valley and Manitoba. Tours available. Tel. (204) 586-8385. Location: 135 Anderson Avenue. |
| Musée de Saint-Boniface (PHS) (Musee de Saint-Boniface Museum) | |
| Le Musée de Saint-Boniface (PHS) is the oldest building in Winnipeg. Built for the Grey Nuns between 1846 and 1851 as the first convent and hospital in Western Canada, it now serves as a showcase of Métis and French-Canadian history. The site is in the heart of old Saint-Boniface and is a short walk across the Esplanade Riel from The Forks. Open weekdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. year-round with weekend hours during spring, summer and fall. Admission charged. Tel. 204-237-4500; fax: 204-986-7964; Web: www.msbm.mb.ca E-mail: info@msbm.mb.ca Location: 494 avenue Taché. | |
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| Gladstone District Museum (Gladstone District Museum) | |
| Gladstone The Gladstone District Museum consists of the old CNR station, a caboose and the original signal Mac's shack and artifacts. The 100-year old Boyd house is refurbished with artifacts of that era. The Legion Room provides an extensive history of the war. Open May to September, Tuesday to Sunday and Monday holidays 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Admission charged. Tel. 204-385-2551. Location: CNR building, 6th and Regent near Williams Park. |
| Manitoba's First Explorers (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| Manitoba's First Explorers: Aboriginal people entered this region from the south over 11,000 years ago. These first people hunted now-extinct species of Ice Age animals and manufactured a distinctive style of stone spear point. Location: corner of Broadway and South Railway Street. |
| 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. |
| Churchill (Chamber of Commerce/Churchill) | |
| Churchill The Polar Bear Capital of the World is the only human settlement where polar bears can be observed in the wild. The bears tip the scale at over 1,300 pounds, stand 10 feet tall and can move with surprising speed and agility. Best viewing time is October to early November. Churchill, population 1,000, is accessible by air or the Hudson Bay Railway line, which was built over permafrost and muskeg in 1929 and required a crew of 3,000 to complete. The two-night, one-day trip on VIA Rail from Winnipeg to Churchill (1,600 km/1,000 mi) provides comfortable bedrooms or roomettes and fine Manitoba cuisine in the dining car. Calm Air, Kivalliq Air run regular scheduled air service from Winnipeg, Thompson and Gillam year-round. In summer, white beluga whales surface and plunge in the blue-green waters of the Churchill River. You’ll be talking distance of the most vocal whales in the world. More than 3,000 beluga whales come in early July to feed and calve. Seals can also be seen in the harbour and caribou are frequently sighted along the coast. Visitors are awestruck upon seeing the haunting beauty of our aurora borealis (northern lights). Blue, green and white in colour, they swirl and dance in the still northern sky with performances that can be seen on clear nights. According to legend, the northern lights will dance their way down to earth if you whistle at them. Why not give it a try? Churchill is a birdwatchers’ paradise—some 250 species of birds including the rare Ross Gull, nest or pass through on their yearly migrations. Bird Cove is an excellent spot for bird-watching. The wreck of the Ithaca, caught in a windstorm in 1960 while carrying nickel ore from Rankin Inlet to Montreal, is at the western tip of the cove. Akudlik Marsh and Harbour Board Ponds are also very good spots for birdwatchers. On the tundra, lichens and miniature shrubs and flowers bloom each spring and fall. A short distance inland are patches of taiga (subarctic) forest, with black spruce, scattered white spruce and a thick mat of lichens. Twin Lakes is an island of boreal forest rising out of the surrounding subarctic tundra. Established in 1957, the Churchill Rocket Research Range is a National Historic Site located at the geographic centre of northern light activity. The skyline of the area is unique with the shapes of four launchers from which more than 3,000 rockets were fired into the atmosphere. Trilobite Beach is a fossilized tropical beach nestled below the billion year old cliffs of Churchill quartzite. Four million years ago, this was the shoreline of a warm tropical sea located near the equator. The world’s largest trilobite fossil, 72 cm long, was excavated in 1998. Website: www.churchill.ca E-mail: town@churchillmb.net |
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