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St. Norbert

St. Norbert A M�tis settlement since 1822, it was the centre of the early events connected with the Red River Resistance of 1869-70. The M�tis, led by Louis Riel and supported by Father No�l-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.

Address Main Floor, 213 Notre Dame Avenue WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3B 1N3
Contact Tel: 204-945-2205 Fax: 204-948-2384
Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html
Attraction Features French Canadian Culture Aboriginal Cultural Historical Pioneer history Church Shrine Provincial Historic Park Roadside monument