New Iceland Heritage Museum
The New Iceland Heritage Museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting this fascinating chapter of Manitoba's history. Begin your visit with a ten-minute film. The "New ...
Winnipeg Art Gallery
Winnipeg Art Gallery The gallery houses a collection of contemporary, historical and decorative art, as well as the world's largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art. ...
Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Home to the Manitoba Threshermen's Reunion and Stampede every July. The Manitoba Agricultural Museum boasts the largest collection of operating vintage farm machinery in Canada (more than 500 ...
| Outdoor Art Gallery (CDC - Turtle Mountain) | |
| Outdoor Art Gallery features over 20 giant outdoor murals on various buildings that depict scenes of the local heritage, the Boundary Commission Trail, scenes of the first locomotive in Boissevain, the Willis Family Farm and the local agriculture. Website www.boissevain.ca E-mail: turtlemountain@mts.net Location: on various buildings. |
 Assiniboine Park Zoo(Assiniboine Park Conservancy) | |
| Assiniboine Park Zoo has a collection of over 390 species, 2,400 specimens housed in natural exhibits. The zoo specializes in animals found in cooler climates from around the world, as well as native North American species. Siberian tigers, snow leopards, bears, lynx, elk, bison and many other hardy species can be seen out-of-doors through the year. Large indoor facilities such as Toucan Ridge, the Kinsmen Discovery Centre, and others provide warm weather viewing of many tropical animals. Open daily except for Remembrance Day morning and Christmas Day. Admission charged. Tel. 204-927-6001 Web: www.assiniboineparkzoo.ca E-mail: info@assiniboinepark.ca Location: Assiniboine Park, 54 Zoo Dr. | |
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| 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 | |
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| South Beach Casino & Resort (South Beach Casino & Resort) | |
| Enjoy gaming excitement at South Beach Casino and Resort, offering 600 slot machines, 12 table games, live poker room, gift shop. The new 95 room hotel features lavish suites, tropical pool, meeting/banquet space for up to 350 persons. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights. Daily international buffet, Thursday seafood feast and Sunday prime rib feast buffets. Free valet parking. Nearby Grand Beach, Victoria Beach, Patricia Beach. Tel. 204-766-2100 Toll-free: 1-877-775-8259 Web: www.southbeachcasino.ca Location: Hwy. 59, 30 min north of Winnipeg Wheelchair accessible | |
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| Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site (PHS) (Inglis Area Heritage Committee) | |
| Inglis Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site (PHS) is the last remaining row of standard country grain elevators. Five elevators still stand intact beside an abandoned rail line in sharp contrast to the demolition of thousands of elevators experienced in numerous prairie towns. Guided tours, interpretive centre and arts and crafts gift shop. Open May long weekend to September long weekend, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Guided tours by reservation year-round. Admission charged. Tel. 204-564-2243 Fax: 204-564-2617 E-mail: iahc@mts.net Location: along Railway Avenue |
| Fort Gibraltar (Festival du Voyageur) | |
| Visit historical Fort Gibraltar. Come and witness our fascinating history through the eyes of the voyageurs that lived it! Costumed interperters will transport you back in time to the exciting age of the fur trade. Tour a reconstructed 19th century fort and discover the diverse cast of characters that call it home. Open May to September. Tel. 204-233-9470; Web: www.fortgibraltar.com E-mail: info@festivalvoyageur.mb.ca Location: 866 St. Joseph St. |
| Snow Lake Mining Museum (Town of Snow Lake) | |
| Snow Lake The Manitoba Star Attraction Mining Museum has a collection of mining artifacts complete with mining equipment such as drills, mucking machines, old mine rescue equipment and old maps. See a replica of a raise and a drift, a painting of a cross-section of a mine, and clothes the miners wore. Guided tours are offered late June to September long weekend. Call for opening hours. Group tours welcome. Admission charged. Tel. 204-358-7867/358-2551; E-mail: slmuseum@gillamnet.com Location: 163 Poplar Street. |
| Western Canada Aviation Museum (Western Canada Aviation Museum Inc.) | |
| Western Canada Aviation Museum Your aviation adventure! See historic aircraft and artifacts, including a replica of the Avrocar flying saucer, SKYWAYS, a hands-on discovery exhibit for children. Open Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sundays and holidays 12 - 5 p.m. Admission charged. Tel. 204-786-5503; fax: 204-775-4761; Website: www.wcam.mb.ca E-mail: info@wcam.mb.ca Location: Hangar T2, 958 Ferry Road. | |
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| Marine Museum of Manitoba (Marine Museum of Manitoba Inc.) | |
| Marine Museum of Manitoba hosts six historic ships that sit at the entrance of Selkirk Park, including the S.S. Keenora, Manitoba's oldest steamship. In addition to an authentic Lake Winnipeg lighthouse, the ships contain marine artifacts and pictures. School and group tours are offered. Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., May long weekend to September long weekend. Admission charged. Partially wheelchair accessible. Tel. 204-482-7761; Website: www.marinemuseum.ca E-mail: marinemuseum@mts.net Location: Queen Avenue and Eveline Street. |
| Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (PHS) (Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Inc.) | |
| The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum contains historical aircraft and artifacts from the RCAF air training schools of World War II. Open daily. Tours by appointment. Admission charged. Tel. 204-727-2444; fax: 204-725-2334. Website: www.airmuseum.ca E-mail: airmuseum@inetlink.ca Location: Hangar #1, Brandon Airport. (PHS) | |
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| Sam Waller Museum (PHS) (Sam Waller Museum) | |
| Sam Waller Museum (PHS) contains the unique and extensive natural and human history collections of Sam Waller, a teacher and passionate collector. Housed in the former Community Building and Court House, a provincial designated heritage building built in 1916, the museum exhibits tell the fascinating stories of this historic community and region. Historical walking tours are available. Open daily, July and August 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; September to June 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Admission charged; by donation on Wednesdays. Group rates available. Tel. 204-623-3802; fax: 204-623-5506; Web: www.samwallermuseum.ca E-mail: samwallermuseum@mts.net Location: 306 Fischer Avenue. |
| Manitoba Historical Society Dalnavert Museum (PHS) (Manitoba Historical Society Dalnavert Museum) | |
| Dalnavert Museum (PHS) Built in 1895 for Sir Hugh John Macdonald (former Premier of Manitoba), this beautifully restored home is one of Western Canada's finest examples of Queen Anne Revival Architecture. It is a designated Provincial and National Historic Site. The new Visitors' Centre features a well-appointed gift shop, auditorium space for meetings and events and free parking. The Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday year-round, hours change seasonally. Interpretive tours provided daily. Group tours should be booked at least one week in advance. Last tour 60 minutes (1 hour) before closing. Admission fee. Tel. 204-943-2835; fax: 204-943-2565; Website: www.mhs.mb.ca E-mail: dalnavert@mhs.mb.ca Location: 61 Carlton Street (south of Broadway) |
| Cooks Creek Heritage Museum (Cooks Creek Heritage Museum) | |
| Cooks Creek Heritage Museum is situated in the oldest Galician settlement in western Canada. The seven buildings include a restored barn and blacksmith shop, pioneer homes, candle house and chapel. Dedicated to early pioneers from Slavic Europe. Heritage Day (August). Open for tours May to August, daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Wednesdays. September by appointment. Admission charged. Tel. 204-444-4448 Fax: 204-444-4224 Web: www.cchm.ca E-mail: cchm@highspeedcrow.ca Location: PR 212 and Sapton Road east of Birds Hill Provincial Park |
| Children's Museum (Children's Museum) | |
| A fun family destination! Housed in the oldest surviving train repair facility in Manitoba, the Children's Museum features 12 permanent galleries that spark creative learning. Visitors can hop aboard the authentic 1952 diesel locomotive and 1920 Pullman passenger coach, explore the five-storey tall Lasagna Lookout, test their perceptions in the giant Illusion Tunnel, perform water experiments in Splash Lab and much more. A toddler-exclusive space, Tot Spot serves the needs of the Museum’s smallest visitors. During the holiday season, take a stroll through the land of fairytales in Eaton’s Santa’s Village. All that PLUS public programs, workshops and special events! Tel. 204-924-4000; Web: www.childrensmuseum.com E-mail: general@childrensmuseum.com Location: 45 Forks Market Rd., The Forks | |
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| Spirit Way (Spirit Way Inc.) | |
| Spirit Way, the award winning walking and biking pathway, highlights 16 remarkable points of interest including Canada's largest photo-real mural of a Robert Bateman wolf painting, start of Canada's largest rockface sculpture, an aviation tribute, scenic vistas and more. Tel. 204-677-1490. Web: www.thompsonspiritway.ca |
| Fort la Reine Museum, Pioneer Village & Tourist Bureau Inc. (Fort la Reine Museum, Pioneer Village & Tourist Bureau Inc.) | |
| Fort la Reine Museum, Pioneer Village and Tourist Bureau depicts early Prairie life in Manitoba. See a replica of the original fort built in 1738 by the French Explorer Pierre Gaultier de la Vérendrye, an 1882 superintendent car of William Van Horne, builder of the Canadian Pacific Railway, turn-of-the-century houses, a pioneer village, print shop, fire hall, general store, church, the world's largest indoor display of Allis Chalmers farm equipment, one of Manitoba's first Ukrainian churches, a military history exhibit, and the Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame and Museum. Museum open mid-May to mid-September, tourist bureau open year-round. Museum open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon – 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission charged. Guided group tours by appointment. Tel. 204-857-3259 Fax: 204-239-4917 Web: www.fortlareinemuseum.ca E-mail: manager@fortlareinemuseum.ca Location: junction of Hwy. 1A and 26, east of Portage la Prairie |
| Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre (Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre) | |
| The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre houses the largest collection of marine reptile fossils in Canada. If you like dinosaurs or sea monsters, you will love “Bruce”, our 43 ft (13 m) Mosasaur, the fiercest of all the marine reptiles. He's bigger than a T Rex and just as scary. Join our staff on the beautiful Manitoba Escarpment as they hunt for prehistoric fossils. Register for one of our Fossil Dig programs (May to October) to begin your own outdoor fossil finding adventure. These programs have had a 100% success rate in finding fossils since 2008. School, youth and group museum tours are available year-round. We also offer an exciting Summer Kids program during July and August. Open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. May to August; 1 - 5 p.m. September to April. Tel. 204-822-3406; Web: www.discoverfossils.com E-mail: info@discoverfossils.com Location: Lower Level, Community Centre, 2nd and Gilmour. | |
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| Rainbow Stage (Rainbow Stage) | |
| Rainbow Stage produces full-scale Broadway-style professional musical theatre at Canada's longest-running outdoor theatre in Kildonan Park. Winter productions are staged at Pantages Playhouse Theatre. Tel. 204-989-5261, box office: 204-989-0888; 1-888-989-0888; fax: 204-989-5266; Web: www.rainbowstage.net E-mail: rbstage@mts.net Location: Kildonan Park, 2021 Main Street. |
| The Forks National Historic Site of Canada (Parks Canada (Attractions)) | |
| Discover a green oasis in the heart of Winnipeg. This nine-acre (3.6 hectare) park, which encompasses open green spaces and tree-lined walkways, is a national treasure owned and operated by Parks Canada. Enlightening interpretive displays, inspiring sculptures, stone pictographs and ceremonial bronze gambling sticks embody the Site’s rich continuum of historical events that span over 6,000 years. 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: forks.fourche@pc.gc.ca |
| International Peace Garden (International Peace Garden) | |
| International Peace Garden Located on the Manitoba/North Dakota border 24 km south of Boissevain, visitors are free to roam within the garden from one country to the other. The Peace Garden is more than flowers, summer camps and camping. It is dedicated to peace and home to informative sites such as our Conservatory, Interpretive Centre, North American Game Warden Museum and Peace Chapel. It is an amazing place for family gatherings, great meals and creating lasting memories. Our Garden is open year-around with the exception of the week between Christmas & New Years. Admission to enter park. Noted for exquisite landscaping, the garden features: A unique 5.5 m/18 ft working Floral Clock with nearly 3,000 flowers, run by GPS. The Peace Chapel features three walls of fossil-embellished Manitoba limestone with quotations from "people of peace." The September 11 Memorial displays 10 beams from the World Trade Center in the formal garden. The International Peace Tower’s height, 35 m/120 ft high, symbolizes the soaring ambitions of the early immigrants arriving from the four corners of the world to Canada and the United States in the 1800’s and 1900’s. The Carillon Bell Tower sounds every quarter-hour from 14 chimes. The bells range in weight from 250 lbs to 2,000 lbs, totalling 20 tons. The Historic Lodge is built of native stone and Manitoba timber by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s. The CCC also built the dam and spillway that created Lake Udall. The International Music Camp has weekly sessions in band, choir, orchestra, dance, drama and other fine arts, during June and July. The Masonic Auditorium, built in the shape of the Masonic symbol which is square and compass, is the only building of its kind in the world. The North American Game Warden Museum is a joint initiative of Fish and Wildlife Officers from both Canada and the United States. In the rear courtyard is the Hall on Honors, the first memorial if its kind in the world dedicated to their brother and sister wildlife enforcement officers who have lost their lives while serving to protect natural resources. Stone monuments of every state and province are on display, listing their fallen officers. The Sunken Garden is an octagonal mosaic pattern of trees, flowering shrubs, perennials, annuals and paved walkways meandering around an impressive centered octagonal pond. Interpretive Centre and Conservatory, Gift Shop, Restaurant and Horticultural Library A year-around Interpretive Center houses a restaurant, conservatory, retail store and moderate horticulture library. The conservatory reveals 40 years of a 6,000 specimen collection of exotic trees, succulents and cacti. Africa is home to many of the plants. The collection was donated by Don Vitko of Minot, ND. It is the first of its kind in North Dakota and only the second in Manitoba. The Dedication Day was September 11, 2010. Identification Requirements The International Peace Garden does not require any identification for entrance. However, upon leaving the International Peace Garden, you will report to the port of entry of whichever country you are re-entering. At that time identification will need to be presented. US and Canadian citizens do not need a passport to visit the International Peace Garden. The ports of entry ask that you have two forms of identification, which are: 1. a photo ID (example: driver's license) 2. proof of citizenship (copy of a birth certificate) For children a birth certificate is the only form of identification that is needed. For further information, please call the port of entry that will be used upon leaving the International Peace Garden. Tel. 204-534-2510 Toll-free: 1-888-432-6733 Web: www.peacegarden.com |
| Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site of Canada (Parks Canada (Attractions)) | |
| 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 |
| Casinos of Winnipeg (Manitoba Lotteries (Milt Stegall Drive)) | |
| The Casinos of Winnipeg are the two largest and most exciting casinos in western Manitoba. Step into McPhillips Station Casino and you step into a rollicking railway town from the last century. We offer the best local and international entertainment in our concert bowl, restaurant and lounges, plus all the modern gaming you enjoy. Location: 484 McPhillips Street It's a jungle in there! Club Regent Casino boasts the second highest waterfall in the province and one of the largest walk-through aquariums in Canada. This casino is a tropical forest filled with fun dining and the best local and international entertainment in the concert bowl and dance club. And don't forget the great gaming. Location: 1425 Regent Avenue West Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 a.m.; Sunday noon - 3 a.m. Closed on selected holidays. Group tours available. Tel: 204-957-2500; toll-free: 1-888-493-4652; Web: www.casinosofwinnipeg.com | |
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| Asessippi Ski Area and Resort (Asessippi Ski Area and Resort) | |
| This family resort is a total entertainment centre with 25 downhill ski/board runs, one quad and two triple chair lifts, wonder carpet, terrain and tubing park. An enormous winter village and day lodge with a food court, conference/banquet facilities, friendly neighbourhood pub, arcade, gift shop and fully equipped rental/pro shop. Ski and snowboard lessons, night skiing and school/group packages. Summer river tubing, paintball, kayak rentals and eurobungy trampolines. Tel. 204-564-2000 Fax: 204-564-2179 Web: www.asessippi.com E-mail: sales@asessippi.com Location: in Asessippi Provincial Park |
| Souris Swinging Bridge (Town of Souris/CDC - Souris Glenwood) | |
| Souris is famous for its 102 year old 177 m/582 ft. free-suspension foot bridge over the Souris River. This bridge is the longest of its kind in Canada and was built by Squire Sowden. It is located next to Sowden's former residence, now Hillcrest Museum. Tel. 204-483-5200; fax: 204-483-5203; Web: www.sourismanitoba.com E-mail: sgcdc@mts.net |
| 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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