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. ...
The Forks
The Forks Welcome to Winnipeg’s most popular gathering place for shopping, dining and year-round fun and adventure! Located downtown at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine ...
Designated Municipal Heritage Sites
Designated Municipal Heritage Sites include the Chrest/Fraser Block (1890), 1031 Rosser Avenue and the Christie Residence (1905), 404 – 13th Street (founder of Christie’s ...
| 26th Field Regiment RCA/XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum (26th Field Regiment RCA/XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum) | |
| 26th Field Regiment RCA/XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum contains military artifacts, memorabilia, archives and a lending library. Open year-round, Tuesday 2 - 4 p.m. and by appointment. Free admission. Tel. (204) 725-2373/727-7691; fax: (204) 725-1766. Website: www.12mbdragoons.com E-mail: 26fdregmuseum@wcgwave.ca Location: first floor, Brandon Armoury, 11th Street and Victoria Avenue. |
| 4-H Museum (R.M. of Roland) | |
| Roland With the building of the railroad in the late 1880s, homesteader Roland McDonald purchased a quarter section of land through which the rail line passed. Roland registered as the railway station in 1890. See Canada's only 4-H Museum displaying many artifacts of this far-reaching organization. Open July 1 to August 31, daily 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment. Donations accepted. Tel. (204) 745-2008; Website: www.roland4hmuseum.ca E-mail: rol4hmus@mts.net Location: 72 - 3rd Street. |
| Adrenaline Adventures (Adrenaline Adventures) | |
| Unique outdoor activities throughout the year including cable wakeboarding, beach volleyball, a high-ropes course with zipline, snow tubing, cable snowboarding, ice skating and much more. The clubhouse features a licensed restaurant with a massive deck, lockers, showers and pro shop for your equipment needs. Tel: 204-800-2060 Toll-free: 1-855-266-9222 Web: www.adrenalinemb.com Location: West of Winnipeg on Perimeter Hwy., access from Roblin Blvd., 600 Caron Rd. |
| Air Force Heritage Museum and Air Park (Air Force Heritage Museum and Air Park) | |
| Air Force Heritage Park Museum and Air Park The outdoor Air Park consists of 14 aircraft, including the only Challenger on exhibit in Canada. The Garden of Memories is a tribute to the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The museum in the Billy Bishop building, 1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters, showcases rare artifacts, including the Battle of Britain lace tapestry. Air Park open year-round; the museum is open Monday to Friday during the summer, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. by appointment. Group tours available. Free admission. Tel. 204-833-2500, ext. 5993; fax: 204-833-2512. Location: Air Force Way, north off Ness Avenue on Sharp Blvd. |
| Alex Robertson Museum (Alonsa Conservation District) | |
| Alex Robertson Museum The Alex Robertson Museum tells the history of the development and settlement of the area. Extraordinary collection of over 100 antique guns, some as old as 120 years, tools, pioneer artifacts and a fully operational 1939 Bickle-Seagrave fire engine are on display. Open Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. May to September; other times by appointment. Admission free. Tel. 204-767-2101; Web: www.mts.net/~alonsacd |
| Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary (Manitoba Conservation (MD)) | |
| Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary and Visitor Centre provides an upclose view of goslings in spring and fall during migration. The Centre features an interpretive program, displays, exhibits, self-guiding hiking trail and an observation gallery overlooking a small pond. Open daily May long weekend to September long weekend 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; September to Thanksgiving weekend, Friday to Sunday and holiday Mondays 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. September to Thanksgiving weekend. School programs and group bookings available. Tel. 204-369-3157. Location: .5 km east of Rennie on Hwy. 44. |
| All Ages Eco-Adventures Wildlife Theme Park (All Ages Eco-Adventures Wildlife Theme Park) | |
| A year-round wildlife theme park offering adventures to people of all ages and abilities. Whether you hike the trails, relax on a horse-drawn sleigh ride or view wildlife from our Black Bear tower, you will see wildlife in their natural environment. Two-bedroom cabin in the woods for rent. Tel. 204-918-2063; Web: www.wildlife-adventures.ca E-mail: myron@wildlife-adventures.ca Location: PTH 11, north of Trans-Canada Hwy. |
| Altona (Town of Altona) | |
| Altona Altona is the Sunflower Capital of Canada, twinned with Emerald, Australia. The Manitoba Sunflower Festival is celebrated the last weekend in July. The Altona Park has an outdoor stage, sporting facilities, playground, campground and an aquatic centre. The world's tallest painting on an easel, a replica of Van Gogh's Sunflowers, stands 76 feet high at the north-east entrance of Altona. Website: www.townofaltona.com Email: info@townofaltona.com |
| Altona Aquatic Centre (Town of Altona) | |
| Altona Aquatic Centre features 35,000 ft² of fun with water slides, water cannons, spray toys, swimming areas, beach volleyball. Open June to Labour Day. Admission charged. Tel. 204-324-9005 Fax: 204-324-6472 Web: www.townofaltona.com E-mail: rone@townofaltona.com Location: Altona Park Wheelchair accessible |
| Anola and District Museum (Anola and District Museum) | |
| Anola Anola and District Museum has a pioneer village consisting of an original school, blacksmith shop, pioneer house, chapel and Springfield's first fire truck. Open every Sunday, May to September, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and by appointment. Admission charged. Tel. 204-866-3009/866-2922. Location: Weiser Crescent. |
| Antler River Historical Society Museum (Antler River Historical Society Museum) | |
| Melita The Antler River Historical Society Museum has artifacts from archaeological digs, a wedding dress, 1927 Aboriginal costume, a transportation diorama, military history, rural school room, pioneer home circa 1900, wildlife exhibit, over 200 mounted birds and a display of miniature scale model horses and wagons. Open June, July and August, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. and also by appointment. Admission charged. Tel. 204-522-3103 (museum) or 204-522-3438 (after hours). Location: corner of Summit and Ash. |
| Arborg (Arborg Bifrost Parks & Recreation Commission) | |
| The newly constructed Arborg Aquatic Centre features spray arches and umbrellas, pre-school area with slide, 40 ft twin racing slide, four lane pool, zero beach entrance, floor geysers, large shallow play area, unique vortex area, 140 ft twisting slide, heated water. Tel. 204-376-5576 Web: www.townofarborg.com Location: 437 Recreation Centre, off Ingolfs Street The world's largest curling rock celebrates the long history of curling excellence, towering at over 12 ft from its base and reaching over 50 ft in circumference. A plaque commemorates past provincial champions. Location: 437 Recreation Centre, off Ingolfs Street Enjoy over 6 km of paved walking trails that meander along the Icelandic River and throughout the community. Trail markers highlight historical community events and accomplishments. Enjoy a leisurely skate on the Interlake's longest skating trail or play a game of shinny on the Icelandic River. Skates are available for public use. |
| 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 |
| Archibald Historical Museum (Archibald Historical Museum) | |
| La Rivière The Archibald Historical Museum includes a furnished log house (1878) where Nellie McClung boarded as a teacher. A large frame house owned by Nellie McClung is furnished with pieces from the early 1900s. Her first two books were written and her first child born here. The former La Rivière CPR Station, with its distinctive mansard roof design, is the only existing example in Manitoba. A three-storey barn has an old country store, household effects, tools, buggies. Open daily mid-May to Labour Day weekend, noon - 8 p.m. Closed Wednesday and Thursday, except by appointment. Admission charged. Tel. 204-242-2825/242-2554. Location: east from La Rivière to Road 52W. |
| Arden (R.M. of Lansdowne) | |
| Arden See a turn-of-the-century general store and buildings circa 1900 featuring fieldstone foundations. The world's largest crocus is a 10 ft tall replica of Manitoba's floral emblem. The swinging bridge spans 100 feet across the Whitemud River. A fast-vanishing prairie icon, the traditional wooden grain elevator still stands as a beacon of the past. Tel. 204-368-2202. |
 Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba(Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba) | |
| The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba is a non-profit public gallery offering art exhibitions of regional, national and international significance emphasizing contemporary art. The School of Art offers classes and workshops. Gift shop, art sales, lectures, tours available. Open year-round Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday. Closed major holidays. Free admission. Tel. 204-727-1036; fax: 204-726-8139; Web: www.agsm.ca E-mail: info@agsm.ca Location: Unit 2, 710 Rosser Avenue. | |
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| Aseneskak Casino (Aseneskak Casino) | |
| Aseneskak Casino celebrates the culture and traditions of the Cree Nations. Features live entertainment, restaurant, art gallery, gift shop and numerous games of chance. Group tours welcome. Open Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. - 2 a.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 a.m., Sunday noon - 2 a.m. Tel. 204-627-2250; toll-free: 1-877-627-2267; fax: 204-627-2278; Website: www.bestlittlecasino.ca Location: at Opaskwayak Cree Nation. |
| Asessippi Provincial Park (Manitoba Conservation (MD)) | |
| Asessippi Provincial Park The park is settled at the south end of Lake of the Prairies, a man-made lake flanked by the magnificent valley walls of the Assiniboine and Shell rivers. The lake yields northern pike, perch, and is one of the best walleye lakes in the province. Facilities include camping, yurts, hiking, boat rentals, fishing, self-guiding trails, beach, washrooms accessible to the disabled and a snack bar. The Shellmouth Dam, which creates the lake, is 21 m/70 ft. high and 1,218 m/ 4,200 ft. long. Tel. 204-945-6784; toll-free: 1-800-214-6497. |
| 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 |
| Asessippi Townsite (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| The Asessippi Townsite was established in 1882 by the Shell River Colonization Company. When the railway failed to pass through the town, the inhabitants resettled in Roblin. Today, all that remains are the ruins of abandoned buildings. A commemorative plaque recalls the history of the town. |
| Ashern Pioneer Museum (Ashern Pioneer Museum) | |
| Ashern The Ashern Pioneer Museum is housed in the former CNR station and includes Ashern's first Church (Anglican), Darwin School, a log house, a post office and a municipal building. The museum also hosts a mini Threshermen's Reunion and Weekend in September. Open July and August 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Tours and other times on request. Donations accepted. Tel. 204-768-2394. Location: 1st Street Southwest. |
| Assiniboia Downs (Assiniboia Downs) | |
| Something for Everyone! Live thoroughbred racing from May through to September. The Downs offers plenty of fun for everyone including simulcast (televised) racing from major tracks worldwide and the Club West Gaming Lounge featuring 140 Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) in a casino-like atmosphere. Assiniboia Downs is open every day except Christmas Day! The track can be enjoyed by everyone. The Downs offers Family Fun Days during afternoon race cards where children of all ages can enjoy a petting farm, and youngsters can ride a pony or bounce in the inflatable gyms all for FREE. Feast in the Terrace Dining Room with its breathtaking view of the track or savour a delicious hot dog while taking in the sites. Admission and parking are free. Tel: 204-885-3330 Web: ASDowns.com E-mail: info@ASDowns.com Location: 3975 Portage Avenue West at the Perimeter Highway |
| Assiniboine Forest (City of Winnipeg - Public Works (RP)) | |
| Comprised of over 700 acres of urban oak and aspen forest, it is one of the largest urban nature parks of its kind in Canada. This multi-use park is home to a variety of species of flora and fauna. Interpretive signage identifies the 1 km paved Sagimay Trail leading to Eve Werier Pond, boardwalk and the 6 km woodchipped trail system. A section of the Trans-Canada Trail is along the south edge of the forest. Open year-round. Free admission. Guided tours available. Tel. 204-986-7234; fax: 204-986-7236; Web: www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/naturalist/ns/af/index.asp E-mail: prairie@winnipeg.ca Location: Grant Avenue at Chalfont. |
| Assiniboine Park (Assiniboine Park Conservancy) | |
| Assiniboine Park comprises 153.26 ha (403.43 ac) on the Assiniboine River. The park’s highlight attraction is the Assiniboine Park Zoo, as well as the new Qualico Family Centre, expanded duck pond, Winnie-the-bear statue, walking and biking paths, a conservatory, the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden and a Tudor-style pavilion that is home to the Terrace 55 Restaurant and Pavilion Gallery Museum. The Lyric Theatre, the Mayors Grove, Citizens Hall of Fame, a French formal garden and English Garden are among the many pleasing sites. Facilities for tobogganing, cross-country skiing and ice-skating are available in the winter. Winnipeg’s only cricket tournaments are played in the park. The park may be accessed from Portage Avenue, via a footbridge over the Assiniboine River. Website: www.assiniboinepark.ca Location: junction of Park Boulevard and Wellington Crescent. | |
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| Assiniboine Park Conservatory (Assiniboine Park Conservancy) | |
| Assiniboine Park Conservatory offers 10 different displays a year in the Floral Display Gallery. The Palm House exhibits a tropical jungle with mature tropical trees and orchids. The Foyer features an amateur art gallery. The Star Conservatory Restaurant serves full meals and refreshments. Open daily from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with extended summer hours to 8 p.m. Sundays and holidays. Free admission. Tel. 204-927-6000; Website: www.assiniboinepark.ca | |
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