ESSENTIALS
FORT GIBRALTAR Near the fork of the Red and Assiniboine rivers in St. Boniface, this site is a replica of the fort built by the North West Company in 1810. Summer program features costumed interpreters re-enacting the life of the fur trade in 1815. Adults $ 8, youths & seniors $ 5, students $ 4.50, kids under 5 free. Wed-Thu 10 am-6 pm, Fri-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Whittier Park, Hébert St and St. Joseph St, 204-233-9470, fortgibraltar. com, Map 1: N-5
LOWER FORT GARRY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Once a supply centre of the Hudson’ s Bay Company, this stone fort has been restored to its 1850s appearance. Costumed interpreters move through their daily activities, never breaking character. Open daily 9:30 am-5 pm. Guided tours at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. Admission to National Parks free in 2017. Hwy 9, 32 km north of Winnipeg, 1-888-773-8888 or 204-785-6050
MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING Tour the grand building where the province’ s decision-makers meet. Self-guided tours daily 8 am-8 pm. Guided tours available on an hourly basis from 9 am to 4 pm. Broadway and Osborne St, 204-945-3636, Map 1: Q-3
ST. BONIFACE BASILICA The dramatic façade is all that is left of the original St. Boniface Cathedral-Basilica, which was destroyed by fire in 1968. Its cemetery includes the graves of many important Manitoba figures, including Louis Riel. 190 ave de la Cathédrale, 204-233-7304, Map 1: P-6
UNION STATION Built in 1911, the building was designed by the same architects behind New York’ s Grand Central Station. Today this is still the Winnipeg station for VIA Rail. 123 Main St, Map 1: P-4
FOLKLORAMA AUGUST 6-19, 2017
UPPER FORT GARRY PARK Central to Winnipeg’ s fur trade era, all that remains of this Hudson’ s Bay Company fort is the gate itself. Historical plaques explain the fort’ s significance and the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Heritage Wall plays an impressive LED light show illustrating the spot’ s history. Broadway and Main St across from The Forks, upperfortgarry. com, Map 1: Q-4
INDOOR ATTRACTIONS
THE GOLF DOME Practice your swing indoors at this driving range, also an indoor miniature golf course and virtual golf. Call for hours and prices. 1205 Wilkes Ave, 204-489-7776, Map 2: E-4
THE REAL ESCAPE At Canada’ s first and largest escape room, teams race against the clock to solve puzzles and collect clues that will help them escape. Groups between 4-14. Call ahead to book. 3137 Portage Ave, 204-615-7717, therealescape. ca, Map 2: D-1
SPEEDWORLD INDOOR KART TRACK With 27,000 sq ft of indoor track space, nine curvy bends and karts that reach 50 km / h, this indoor go-kart facility will satisfy anyone’ s racing urges. Close toed shoes are required. Pay as you play. Mon-Fri 12 pm-11 pm, Sat 11 am-12 am, Sun 12 pm-10 pm. 575 C Berry Street, 204-774-5278, speedworld. ca, Map 2: C-3
VERTICAL ADVENTURES One of the only places where you can scale great heights on the prairies, this indoor climbing facility offers instruction for all ages and levels. Mon-Fri 4 pm-11 pm, Sat 10 am-10 pm, Sun 12 pm-6 pm. Adult $ 15, youth $ 11. 77 Paramount Rd, 204-632-5001, verticaladventures. ca, Map 2: B
MUSEUMS
CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS The first museum dedicated solely to the history, evolution, celebration, and future of human rights aims to educate and inspire Canadians to take action against hate and oppression, working towards a better world. Daily 10 am-5 pm, Wed 10 am-9 pm. Admission: $ 16 / adult, $ 8 / youth, $ 13 / students and seniors, $ 45 / family, members and children under 7 free. 85 Israel Asper Way, 204-289-2000 or 1-877-877-6037, Map 1: Q-5
Questions? Contact us at 1( 800) 665 0234,( 204) 982 6210 or info @ folklorama. ca
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DALNAVERT MUSEUM See how the city’ s upper crust lived at the restored turn-of-the-last-century home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald, former Premier of Manitoba. The lavish interior is decorated with period antiques dating back to the Victorian era. Wed-Fri 12 pm-4 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am-4 pm. Adults $ 6, seniors / students $ 5, children $ 4, groups of 10 or more $ 4 each. 61 Carlton St, 204-943-2835, friendsofdalnavert. ca, Map 1: Q-4
GABRIELLE ROY HOUSE Tour the family home of author Gabrielle Roy and see the rooms and views made famous through her writing, including the novel Rue Deschambault( Street of Riches). Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat & Sun 1 pm-5 pm. Adults $ 8, seniors / students / youth $ 5, family $ 20. 375 rue Deschambault, 204-231-3853, Map 1: P-7
MANITOBA ELECTRICAL MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTRE Explore the history of electricity in Manitoba from the 1800s to the future. Exhibits include a replica historical tram car and a robot made of 50 home appliances. Free admission and personal tours. Mon-Thu 1 pm-4 pm and by appointment. 680 Harrow St, 204-360-7905, Map 2: E-4
THE MANITOBA MUSEUM Start amid a stampeding buffalo hunt and travel through Manitoba’ s history at this celebrated museum. Gaze up at towering dinosaurs, walk the deck of the famous Nonsuch ketch, watch a silent movie in 1920s Winnipeg and explore the ancient Ordovician Sea. Open daily 10 am-4 pm, Fri 10 am-9 pm. Call for admission prices. Centennial Centre, 190 Rupert Ave, 204-956-2830 or 204-943-3139, Map 1: N-4
MANITOBA SPORTS HALL OF FAME Manitoba has been the breeding ground for some great athletes. Here you’ ll see their smiling portraits, signed jerseys, vintage equipment and other artifacts. This summer, see exhibit 50 Years of Canada Games, just in time to celebrate the 2017 Games in Winnipeg. Call for hours. Admission by donation. 145 Pacific Ave, 204-925-5736, Map 1: N-4
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