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| 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 |
| St. Peter Dynevor Anglican Church (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| On the east side of the Red River is St. Peter Dynevor Anglican Church (PHS). Built in 1852-54, it was the only Aboriginal Anglican parish in the Red River Settlement. Chief Peguis, friend and benefactor to the Selkirk Settlers and defender of Native land rights, is buried in the churchyard. Location: 5 km/3 mi. north of East Selkirk on PR 508, then follow signs west. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
 Mennonite Heritage Village (Canada) Inc(Mennonite Heritage Village (Canada) Inc) | |
| Steinbach A unique experience awaits visitors at the Mennonite Heritage Village (Canada) Inc. This 40 ac complex spreads out from a street reminiscent of the Mennonite villages found in southern Manitoba during the late 1800s. A windmill with 20 m/60 ft sails dominates the village. Century-old dwellings, church and school are furnished to the period. The Livery Barn Restaurant serves tasty Mennonite fare, from traditional recipes, in a pioneer setting. The general store offers locally crafted items, stone-ground flour, old-fashioned candy, a selection of souvenirs. Open May, June, September 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon – 5 p.m. Sunday; July and August 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon – 6 p.m. Sunday. The Village Centre houses exhibition galleries, a room for the care and preparation of collections, a Souvenir and Book Shop and public space. Pioneer Days is held every August long weekend. Open year-round, hours same as heritage village and October to April 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Admission charged. Tel. 204-326-9661, Toll-free: 1-866-280-8741, Fax: 204-326-5046; Web: www.mhv.ca E-mail: info@mhv.ca Location: Hwy. 12 N. | |
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| Westman Reptile Gardens (Westman Reptile Gardens) | |
| Westman Reptile Gardens - walk through this indoor exhibit of North America's most varied collection of reptiles, amphibians and arachnids under one roof. Home to over 300 animals including snakes, gators, crocs, lizards, frogs, spiders, bugs. Gift shop. Open April 1 to September 30, Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sundays and holidays 12 - 5 p.m.; October 1 to March 31, Tuesday to Saturday 12 – 6 p.m., Sundays and most holidays 12 – 5 p.m., closed Mondays. Tel. 204-763-4030 Web: www.reptilegardens.ca Location: 15 minutes east of Brandon, call for directions Wheelchair accessible |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Pisew Falls-Kwasitchewan Falls (Manitoba Conservation (MD)) | |
| Pisew Falls-Kwasitchewan Falls At Pisew Falls, the Grass River drops 13 m/ 42.7 ft., changes direction and jets down through a gorge. A short boardwalk leads to observation platforms. Another .5 km/.3 mi. trail leads to the Rotary Bridge over the Grass River below the falls giving access to trails leading to the top of Pisew Falls and to a 22 km return hiking trail to Kwasitchewan Falls, Manitoba's highest waterfall. Backcountry campsites are at the far end of the loop. Tel. 204-945-6784; toll-free: 1-800-214-6497. Location: between Wabowden and Thompson on Hwy. 6. |
| 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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| Manitoba Legislative Building (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| Completed in 1920, the Beaux-Arts Classical-style building features a grand staircase, matching bison statues, Manitoba Tyndall stone and the famous Golden Boy statue atop the dome. The grounds contain statues of Queen Victoria, La Vérendrye, statesmen and poets. Location: Broadway and Osborne. |
| 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 |
| Riverbank Discovery Centre and Trail System (Brandon Tourism/Brandon Riverbank Inc.) | |
| Riverbank Discovery Centre is home to the Brandon & Region Tourism Centre, Brandon First and Ducks Unlimited Canada offices. The Centre contains tourism information on the area, Canada and the U.S., souvenirs and interpretive information on the natural beauty of the area. It serves as a starting point for the extensive Assiniboine Riverbank Trail system. The trails run 17 km/10.5 mi. along the Assiniboine River, including a network of parks and pathways linked to the Red Willow pedestrian bridge. The trail system ranges from natural river bottom forest to paved lit walkways, linking many sports venues to downtown. Open year-round. Tel. 204-729-2141; toll-free 1-888-799-1111; Web: www.riverbank.mb.ca E-mail: info@riverbank.mb.ca Location: 545 Conservation Drive. |
| 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 |
| Birds Hill Provincial Park (Manitoba Conservation (MD)) | |
| Birds Hill Provincial Park Featuring hills and ridges formed by ancient glaciers, this 35 sq km/22 sq mi park has a lake, oak and aspen forests, native prairie wildflowers (including several species of rare orchids), deer, waterfowl and songbirds. Facilities include camping, swimming, picnic sites, a riding stable, a restaurant, a beach concession and a convenience store. There are 30 km/18.5 mi of trails for walking and cross-country skiing and a 7.2 km/4.5 mi paved bicycle and roller blading trails. Interpretive programs are available on a year-round basis for groups of all ages. Every July the park hosts the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Tel. 204-945-6784; toll-free: 1-800-214-6497. Location: 24 km/15 mi northeast of Winnipeg on Hwy. 59. |
| 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 |
| 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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| 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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| New Iceland Heritage Museum (New Iceland Heritage Museum Inc.) | |
| 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 Iceland Saga" tells the story of one pioneer family through the eyes and experiences of four generations. Inside the museum you will find a painting that comes to life, a full size tent and pioneer cabin and a Saga & Legends gallery for the children, complete with a pint sized reading room. Open year-round. Tel. 204-642-4001; Web: www.nihm.ca E-mail: nihm@mts.net Location: 94 - 1st Avenue. | |
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| 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 Central Museum of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (The RCA Museum) (The Central Museum of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (The RCA Museum)) | |
| The Central Museum of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (The RCA Museum) displays Canada's largest collection of artillery artifacts and the most complete collection of Canadian pattern military vehicles in existence. Group tours welcome. Open year-round, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday to Friday; also 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays from Victoria Day to Labour Day. Admission charged. Tel. 204-765-3000 ext. 3570; Web: www.rcamuseum.com E-mail: rcamuseum@forces.gc.ca Location: CFB Shilo, 15 km/9 mi. south of Hwy. 1 on PR 340. (Base is open to visitors.) | |
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| 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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| 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. |
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