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VISITORS’ GUIDE 2011-12
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his visitors’ guide is published by Joie de Vivre Manitoba, the tourism sector of the CDEM, the Economic Development
Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities. CDEM was established in 1996 to stimulate, encourage and coordinate economic development in the province’s bilingual municipalities. CDEM builds on the value-added of French in the tourism industry and its contribution to Manitoba’s economy. It showcases Manitoba’s bilingual municipalities, which offer tourists products that they won’t find anywhere else, featuring the unique Franco-Manitoban heritage. The CDEM gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba. It is also a partner of Western Economic Diversification Canada and a member of the national network RDÉE Canada. N.B. The CDEM makes every attempt to keep this guide as accurate as possible, but cannot be held responsible for errors which may have occurred.
THE 2011-12 VISITORS’ GUIDE IS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT:
www.joiedevivremanitoba.com
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DISCOVER JOIE DE VIVRE MANITOBA WINNIPEG RIEL REGION
SOUTHEAST REGION
SOUTHWEST REGION 2011-2012 FESTIVALS AND ATTRACTIONS
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...LET YOUR SENSES BE YOUR GUIDE
A feast for your eyes!
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ome discover Manitoba’s natural beauty: spectacular sunrises, glistening lakes, magnificent sandy beaches and nature untouched by the spoils of modern life. See the polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba’s northernmost community, or marvel at the eerie dance of the northern lights (Aurora Borealis). The possibilities are endless!
musical talent and theatre companies, including the French-language Cercle Molière, Canada’s oldest theatre company. The city is also gearing up for the highly anticipated opening of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in 2013. The CMHR will be the first federal museum devoted to human rights as well as the first federal museum outside the national capital region.
Music to your ears! Come sing, dance and play with us! Whether in Winnipeg, Cultural Capital of Canada, or elsewhere in Manitoba, a vibrant artistic community is yours to discover with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Manitoba Museum and the St. Boniface Museum, art galleries, local
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Manitoba is also renowned for its many festivals Winnipeg alone features over 130 festivals and special events every year! These include summer festivals like Folklorama, North America’s largest multicultural festival, and the Winnipeg Folk Festival, a celebration that draws performers and spectators from around the world. The fun is not limited to the summer months…Manitoba’s Festival du Voyageur is Western Canada’s largest winter festival. Dubbed “The World’s Largest Kitchen Party,” Festival du Voyageur celebrates Franco-Manitoban heritage, joie de vivre and culture. Our provincial licence plate doesn’t say “Friendly Manitoba” for nothing! You’ll be charmed by Manitobans, who invite you to discover the attractions of the capital, Winnipeg,
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with its cosmopolitan arts scene, trendy shopping and fabulous dining. Experience the warm welcome of the province’s rural communities, proud of their culture and their rich heritage. You can celebrate this heritage by visiting local museums and historic sites such as the Riel House National Historic Site, Fort Gibraltar in St. Boniface, and the Lower Fort Garry National Site, several of which offer interpretive tours on Manitoba’s unique past. You will learn more about the history of the First Nations, Voyageurs, Métis and the first settlers who came to Manitoba at the end of the 19th century.
Get a whiff of Manitoba’s great outdoors! Looking for something off the beaten track? Get away, breathe in the fresh air and explore the Manitoba’s spectacular wildlife and natural offerings. There are more than 650,000 square kilometres
Photo: ➊ Dan Harper Photography ➋ Jacinta Palud ➌ Thomas Fricke Photography
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to explore, and more than 150 parks and 100,000 lakes to discover. Camp in St. Malo Provincial Park, fish in St. Laurent on the shores of Lake Manitoba, or do some cross-country skiing in St. Georges. Witness the annual snake-mating ritual in Narcisse or the Canada goose migration at the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre. Soak up the vistas of Red River Valley farmlands and the patchwork fields in the Pembina Valley region. There are plenty of summer and winter activities to go around. Where would you like to start?
Savour French-speaking Manitoba’s Joie de vivre! While Winnipeg has been called a foodie haven and can boast having one of the highest numbers of restaurants per capita of all the cities in North America, French-speaking Manitoba serves up a generous helping of our own unique brand of Joie de Vivre! The best way to experience this joie de vivre is to bask in the warmth, hospitality and poignant history of Manitoba’s francophones. You will be amazed by the vitality of this community scattered mostly across the south of the province, from St. Lazare in the west to St. Georges in the east, and including Winnipeg and its francophone neighbourhoods of St. Boniface, St. Vital and St. Norbert.
Make sure to visit the Red River Valley Flood Interpretive Centre in Ste. Agathe, the charming little church in Ste. Geneviève or Manitoba’s Dairy Museum in St. Claude. In the spring, celebrate the “sugaring off” season in St. Pierre-Jolys, the only place in Manitoba where real maple syrup is produced. In June, you won’t want to miss the St. Jean-Baptiste Day celebrations in La Broquerie. For more information on each Manitoba community, visit www.joiedevivremanitoba.com
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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Distance in kilometres between WINNIPEG and Manitoba bilingual towns :
Distance in kilometres from WINNIPEG to Canadian and American cities :
Ile-des-Chênes
19
Regina, Saskatchewan
576
La Broquerie
79
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
798
Letellier
90
Lorette
35
Grand Forks, North Dakota
233
Marchand
93
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, US
723
Kenora, Ontario
205
Calgary, Alberta
1323
Toronto, Ontario
2155
Vancouver, British Columbia
2264
Montréal, Quebec
2368
129
Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes St. Adolphe
18
St. Claude
97
Ste. Agathe
25
St. Jean-Baptiste
76
St. Joseph
97
St. Laurent
87
St. Lazare
336
St. Léon
145
St. Malo
72
Québec City, Québec
2627
Whitehorse, Yukon
3377
St. John's, Newfoundland
3356
56
St. Pierre-Jolys Somerset
148
St. Georges
153 37
Ste. Anne
Distance in kilometres from WINNIPEG to other Manitoban urban centres : Boissevain
244
Brandon
216
Churchill
1070
Dauphin
327
The Pas
725
Portage La Prairie
70
Steinbach
61
Thompson
763
Winkler
102
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Explore Manitoba Centre:
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ocated in the heart of Winnipeg at The Forks (adjacent to the Johnston Terminal), the Explore Manitoba Centre is a permanent theme pavillion with over 8,000 square feet of incredible displays and exhibits that gives both visitors and residents alike a true sense of the diversity and grandeur of Manitoba. The Explore Manitoba Centre also serves as a full-service information centre, providing visitors with information on Manitoba and Winnipeg. Open daily: Mid-May to Labour Day, 9 AM - 6 PM, September to mid-May, 9 AM - 7 PM TELEPHONE : (204) 927-7838
CANADA/UNITED STATES BORDER HWY. 75 Mid-May to Labour Day, 9 AM - 7 PM daily September to mid-May, 9 AM - 5 PM, Thursday to Monday TELEPHONE : (204) 373-2822
MANITOBA/ONTARIO BOUNDARY HWY. 1
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Mid-May to Labour Day, 9 AM - 7 PM daily Labor Day to Thanksgiving Day weekend, 9 AM - 5 PM Thursday to Monday TELEPHONE : (204) 349-2212
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PARKS CANADA
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MANITOBA/SASKATCHEWAN BOUNDARY HWYS. 16 & 83 Mid-May to Labour Day, 9 AM - 7 PM daily
Parks Canada Kiosk located in the Explore Manitoba Centre at The Forks features information on Canada’s national parks and national historic sites in Manitoba and across the country. Parks Canada staff provide an orientation to The Forks National Historic Site of Canada as well. Open daily from May long weekend until Labour Day. Bilingual service.
TELEPHONE : (204) 773-3181
The Forks National Historic Site of Canada
MANITOBA/SASKATCHEWAN BOUNDARY HWY. 1
401 - 25 Forks Market Rd., Winnipeg TOLL-FREE : 1 (888) 773-8888 WEB : www.pc.gc.ca
Mid-May to Labour Day, 9 AM - 7 PM daily TELEPHONE : (204) 845-2049
HWY. 1 BOISSEVAIN Mid-May to Labour Day, 9 AM - 7 PM daily TELEPHONE : (204) 534-6303
TOURISM WINNIPEG Winnipeg International Airport 2000 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg Main level Open year-round, 8 AM - 9:45 PM daily TELEPHONE : (204) 982-7543 TOLL-FREE : 1 (800) 665-0204 (North America)
TOURISM WINNIPEG 259 Portage Ave., Winnipeg TELEPHONE : (204) 943-1970 TOLL-FREE : 1 (800) 665-0204 (North America) WEB : www.visitwinnipegnow.com Open 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM year-round, Monday to Friday.
TOURISME RIEL Tourisme Riel is responsible for the francophone tourist activities for this region. Services include developing francophone tourism products and services, as well as promoting the various attractions, historical sites, tourist activities and services in the Riel region. Tourisme Riel operates a year-round tourist information centre on Provencher Boulevard, in St. Boniface. During the summer months, 3 other centres can be found at St. Norbert Heritage Park, offering tourist information as well as guided tours of the park, at the St. Boniface Cathedral and on the Esplanade Bridge. 219 Provencher Blvd., Winnipeg TELEPHONE : (204) 233-8343 TOLL-FREE : 1 (866) 808-8338 (North America) WEB : www.tourismeriel.com
MANITOBA PROVINCIAL PARKS 200 Saulteaux Cres., Winnipeg TELEPHONE : (204) 945-6784 TOLL-FREE : 1 (800) 214-6497
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ST. BONIFACE CATHERAL
One of St. Boniface’s most striking landmarks, the St. Boniface Cathedral attracts thousands of visitors each year, and for good reason! Discover the unique architecture of the present-day Cathedral, built inside the ruins of the oldest basilica in Western Canada. Stroll through the Cathedral cemetery and stop at the tomb of Louis Riel, the celebrated Métis leader and “founding father” of Manitoba. In the summer, enjoy a performance by the Theatre in the Cemetery, where important Franco-Manitoban historical figures are brought to life before your very eyes! www.cathedralestboniface.mb.ca www.theatredanslecimetiere.com
THE OLDEST BASILICA IN WESTERN CANADA!
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MAISON GABRIELLE ROY HOUSE St. boniface
Visit the house that inspired the works penned by French-speaking Manitoba’s most famous writer, Gabrielle Roy. Maison Gabrielle Roy House, located at 375 Deschambault Street, was the birthplace of the world-renowned French-Canadian author and her home for 28 years. The house features prominently in several of her works, including the biographical novel Rue Deschambault (translated into English as Street of Riches). The residence has been restored to its original state and is now a museum where visitors can explore the early life of Gabrielle Roy. While there, make sure to check out the attic!
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ST. BONIFACE MUSEUM
Housed in the former convent of the Grey Nuns, the St. Boniface Museum lays claim as Winnipeg’s oldest building and is the largest remaining traditional oak log structure in North America. Built by the nuns from 1846 to 1851, the Museum boasts an impressive collection of artifacts representing the life and culture of Manitoba’s francophone and Métis communities, and includes a special exhibit on Louis Riel. www.msbm.mb.ca
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Fort Gibraltar - St. boniface Take a step back in time and experience the life of Voyageurs during the fur trade era!
Fort Gibraltar is a reproduction of the original fort built by the Northwest Company in 1809-1810. It played a key role in the legendary rivalry and struggle between the two giants of the fur trade: the Northwest and Hudson’s Bay companies. During the summer months, why not take a guided tour of the site with interpreters dressed in period costumes? Fort Gibraltar is also open in February during the Festival du Voyageur, Western Canada’s largest winter festival. ➍
www.fortgibraltar.com
Photo: ➊+➍ Dan Harper Photography ➋+➌ Maison Gabrielle Roy
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RIEL HOUSE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE - ST. vital The family home of Louis Riel welcomes you!
Riel House is a national historic site that pays tribute to the famous Métis leader. It has been restored and furnished as it was in 1886, six months after the death of Louis Riel. Learn more about the life and achievements of Manitoba’s “founding father” and his family in this house where his body lay in state following his execution for his role in the Northwest Rebellion. www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/riel/index_e.asp
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ST. NORBERT HERITAGE PROVINCIAL PARK
The St. Norbert Heritage Provincial Park lies at Winnipeg’s other “forks,” where the La Salle River flows into the Red River. Follow the evolution of St. Norbert’s francophone community and the life of the region’s pioneers as you tour the park and its historic 19th century homes. www.manitobaparks.com
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ST. GEORGES MUSEUM
A little piece of heaven located 150 km northeast of Winnipeg, the francophone community of St. Georges invites you to come and discover its museum, which explores the 19th century settlement history of the region at the mouth of Lake Winnipeg and houses an impressive collection of antiques and artifacts. A visit to the museum is also an opportunity to take in the region’s spectacular scenery!
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MANITOBA DAIRY MUSEUM / ST. CLAUDE GAOL MUSEUM
Learn how the dairy industry has evolved over the years at the Manitoba Dairy Museum in St. Claude, in the province’s southwest region. Imagine you are a pioneer and see how cream and ➋ butter were made at the turn of the last century. The museum site also includes the town’s old train station, a chapel and the Bell School Museum, depicting a one-room schoolhouse from pioneer days. Next, head over to the St. Claude Gaol Museum and see what a typical country lock-up looked like in the early 20th century. Don’t forget to have your picture taken behind bars! www.stclaude.ca, www.historicplaces.ca
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ST. JOSEPH MUSEUM A village within a village… there’s no better way to describe the St. Joseph Museum!
The museum is actually a small village that features a number of restored buildings, including houses, a school, a stable, a metal forge and a general store. It also has one of Western Canada’s largest collections of vintage tractors. See firsthand how early pioneer farmers lived and worked over a century ago. www.montcalmmanitoba.ca
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RED RIVER VALLEY FLOOD INTERPRETIVE CENTRE Ste. agathe
On April 30, 1997, the village of Ste. Agathe was hit by the biggest flood seen in the Red River basin in over a century. The little town quickly came to symbolize the devastating effects of the floods that have been a constant feature of life in the Red River Valley. It seems only appropriate that Ste. Agathe is now the site of the Red River Valley Flood Interpretive Centre, built to help the wider public better understand the devastating effects of flooding and to highlight the courage of the victims. www.steagathe.mb.ca
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Manitoba’s urban francophone community
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innipeg’s francophone community welcomes you! Discover the tourist attractions of the bilingual neighbourhoods of St. Boniface, St. Vital and St. Norbert, where you will learn more about the long and eventful history of Manitoba’s francophone community and its rich culture.
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Head to the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, where the first Voyageurs arrived in the 18th century. Walk across the magnificent pedestrian bridge connecting St. Boniface and the Forks, visit the Riel House National Historic Site, which honours the memory of Métis leader Louis Riel, Manitoba’s “founding father,” or browse the local wares at the St. Norbert Farmer’s Market.
Manitoba offers a wealth of diverse attractions. The best way to plan your itinerary so you don’t miss out on anything is to visit the Tourisme Riel tourist information centre at 219 Provencher Blvd., open year-round. Three other information centres are open during the summer months: St. Norbert Heritage Park, St. Boniface Cathedral and the Esplanade Riel.
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HISTORIC SITES & ATTRACTIONS St. BONIFACE CITY HALL, TOURIME RIEL OFFICE:
CENTRE CULTUREL FRANCO-MANITOBAIN, CCFM
219 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 233-8343 EMAIL : info@tourismeriel.com WEB : www.tourismeriel.com
340 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 233-8972 EMAIL : ccfm@ccfm.mb.ca WEB : www.ccfm.mb.ca
All the tourism information you’ll need! The home of St. Boniface’s civic government for nearly 70 years, this building recalls the era when St. Boniface was an independent city, prior to amalgamation with Winnipeg in 1972. Today, the building houses the Riel Tourism Bureau, an excellent source of information for attractions and events throughout the Riel District and French Manitoba.
A focal point for French cultural life in Winnipeg, the CCFM is home to many events and celebrations year round. It features an art gallery, restaurant and concert halls. The CCFM is a frequent host to live entertainment veering all styles from classical to pop and jazz. There’s always something happening at the CCFM!
St. BONIFACE CATHEDRAL 190 de la Cathedrale Ave. TELEPHONE : (204) 233-7304 WEB : www.cathedralestboniface.mb.ca One of St. Boniface’s most striking landmarks, the St. Boniface Cathedral attracts thousands of visitors each year, and for good reason! Discover the unique architecture of the present-day Cathedral, built inside the ruins of the oldest basilica in Western Canada. Stroll through the Cathedral cemetery and stop at the tomb of Louis Riel, the celebrated Métis leader and “founding father” of Manitoba. In the summer, enjoy a performance by the Theatre in the Cemetery, where important Franco-Manitoban historical figures are brought to life before your very eyes!
COLLÈGE UNIVERSITAIRE DE ST. BONIFACE 200 de la Cathédrale Ave. TELEPHONE : (204) 233-0210 WEB : www.cusb.ca The Collège is the oldest postsecondary educational institution in Western Canada. Visitors to the Collège are encouraged to visit the on-site art gallery, and to view the sculpture of Louis Riel by FrancoManitobain sculptor Marcien Lemay, located outside on the Collège’s east side facing Aulneau Street.
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FORT GIBRALTAR 866 St. Joseph St. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-7692 EMAIL : info@festivalvoyageur.mb.ca WEB : www.fortgibraltar.com Take a step back in time and experience the life of Voyageurs during the fur trade era! Fort Gibraltar is a reproduction of the original fort built by the Northwest Company in 1809-1810. It played a key role in the legendary rivalry and struggle between the two giants of the fur trade: the Northwest and Hudson’s Bay companies. During the summer months, why not take a guided tour of the site with interpreters dressed in period costumes? Fort Gibraltar is also open in February during the Festival du Voyageur, Western Canada’s largest winter festival.
GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF OLD ST. BONIFACE 219 Provencher Blvd. Tourisme Riel Office TELEPHONE : (204) 233-8343 or 1 (866) 808-8338 EMAIL : info@tourismeriel.com WEB : www.tourismeriel.com Find out about the people, the buildings and events that have shaped today’s St. Boniface. Discover the unique architecture, atmosphere and charm of a vibrant community that reflects both the determination and joie de vivre of Franco-Manitobans. Duration: 90-120 minutes.
LA MAISON DES ARTISTES VISUELS FRANCOPHONES 219 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-5964 EMAIL : maison@mts.net WEB : www.maisondesartistes.mb.ca The Maison des artistes visuels francophones is an artist centre of contemporary art that works with the francophone community in Manitoba as well as the French-speaking community at large. It supports the promotion of works in all disciplines via exhibitions, exchanges, workshops and artist residencies. To enhance the professionalism of its members, it organizes training sessions, talks and forums.
MAISON GABRIELLE-ROY HOUSE 375 Deschambault St. TELEPHONE : (204) 231-3853 EMAIL : info@maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca WEB : www.maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca Visit the house that inspired the works penned by French-speaking Manitoba’s most famous writer, Gabrielle Roy. Maison Gabrielle Roy House, located at 375 Deschambault Street, was the birthplace of the world-renowned French-Canadian author and her home for 28 years. The house features prominently in several of her works,
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including the biographical novel Rue Deschambault (translated into English as Street of Riches). The residence has been restored to its original state and is now a museum where visitors can explore the early life of Gabrielle Roy. While there, make sure to check out the attic!
RIEL HOUSE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 330 River Rd. TELEPHONE : (204) 257-1783 EMAIL : riel.info@pc.gc.ca WEB : www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/riel/ The family home of Louis Riel welcomes you! Riel House is a national historic site that pays tribute to the famous Métis leader. It has been restored and furnished as it was in 1886, six months after the death of Louis Riel. Learn more about the life and achievements of Manitoba’s “founding father” and his family in this house where his body lay in state following his execution for his role in the Northwest Rebellion.
St. BONIFACE MUSEUM
Built by the nuns from 1846 to 1851, the Museum boasts an impressive collection of artifacts representing the life and culture of Manitoba’s francophone and Métis communities, and includes a special exhibit on Louis Riel.
ROYAL CANADIAN MINT 520 Lagimodière Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 983-6429 or 1 (877) 974-6468 EMAIL : boutiquespg@monnaie.ca WEB : www.mint.ca/tours Plan a visit that will help you appreciate the technology and innovation of the Royal Canadian Mint. The Interactive Museum describes the fascinating coin production process. You will even have the chance to hold a $400 000 gold brick in your hands. The Winnipeg facility produces all the coins used daily in Canada and has struck over 55 billion coins for over 72 countries all over the world.
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494 Taché Ave. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-4500 EMAIL : info@msbm.mb.ca WEB : www.msbm.mb.ca Housed in the former convent of the Grey Nuns, the St. Boniface Museum lays claim as Winnipeg’s oldest building and is the largest remaining traditional oak log structure in North America.
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ST. NORBERT HERITAGE PROVINCIAL PARK 40 Turnbull Dr. TELEPHONE : (204) 945-4375 WEB : www.manitobaparks.com The St. Norbert Heritage Provincial Park lies at Winnipeg’s other “forks,” where the La Salle River flows into the Red River. Follow the evolution of St. Norbert’s francophone community and the life of the region’s pioneers as you tour the park and its historic 19th century homes.
THEATRE IN THE CEMETERY 190 de la Cathédrale Ave. St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery TELEPHONE : (204) 986-8496 WEB : www.theatredanslecimetiere.com Theatre in the Cemetery presents two plays this summer: “In Riel’s Footsteps” and “The Age of the Cathedrals.” In Riel’s Footsteps : Come join us at the St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery for a guided tour with a twist, a theatrical experience that makes learning about French-Canadian and Métis heritage fun and exciting. Watch as history literally “comes to life.” The Age of the Cathedrals : St. Boniface has had 6 churches and 4 cathedrals built on the banks of the Red River. Learn all about
them: their architecture, the men who helped build them, as well as the floods and fires which destroyed them.
OUTDOOR St. LÉON GARDENS 419 St. Mary’s Rd. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-7216 EMAIL : stleon@mts.net Winnipeg’s francophone outdoor market, Jardins St. Léon Gardens is popular with Winnipeggers who seek fresh, locally-grown, fruits, vegetables, flowers and bedding plants. Open from May to end of September.
LAGIMODIÈRE-GABOURY PARK Along the Seine River on Aubert Street
LA BARRIÈRE PARK St. Norbert TELEPHONE : (204) 986-7623
PARC ELZÉAR-GOULET PARK Along the Red River, entrance Taché Ave.
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ST. VITAL PARK
TRAPPIST MONASTERY PROVINCIAL PARK
River Rd, just north of Bishop Grandin Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 986-7623
100 Ruins of the Monastery St. St. Norbert
One of Winnipeg’s most beautiful parks, it lies on the east bank of the Red River. It features a pond, several hiking trails, a playground and picnic areas. During the winter months, the park offers groomed cross-country skiing trails, toboggan slides and an outdoor skating rink.
ST. NORBERT MARKET 3414 Pembina Rd. TELEPHONE : (204) 275-8349 WEB : www.stnorbertfarmersmarket.ca
The Trappist Monastery was established in 1892 by five members of the Trappist Order from the Abbey of Bellefontaine, France. In 1978, the Trappists moved to a site near Holland, Manitoba, to protect their contemplative life from the effects of urban sprawl. Fire gutted the vacated church and residential wing five years later. Additional information about the Trappist monks and the monastery is on display at the remaining ruins.
SEINE RIVER TRAIL (1.25 km)
It’s 5:30 am on a Saturday morning, and Manitoba’s farmers are arriving at the site of Le Marché St. Norbert Farmers’ Market. They’re bringing the bounty of the fields to the tables of the city, as they do every week, rain or shine, from June through to the end of October.
Entrance at the LagimodièreGaboury Park
Le Marché St. Norbert Farmers’ Market is Manitoba’s largest and best-known farmers’ market. Featured weekly at the market are locally grown produce, delicious fresh baking, homestyle jams and preserves. There are wonderful homespun crafts, uniquely designed jewelry, fresh cut flowers and much more. The colours are vibrant, the produce field-fresh. Lively chatter and friendly faces welcome residents and visitors alike, every week of the season.
TELEPHONE : (204) 261-4454 WEB : www.mrta.mb.ca/Trails/StNorbert/ EMAIL : TourStNorbert@shaw.ca
This beautiful nature trail follows the winding Seine River through Old St. Boniface to the Red River.
St. NORBERT HERITAGE TRAIL
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WHERE TO EAT BEAUJENA’S 302 Hamel Ave. WEB : www.beaujenas.com TELEPHONE : (204) 233-4841
CHEZ CORA 340 Provencher Blvd. WEB : www.chezcora.com TELEPHONE : (204) 928-1204
CHEZ SOPHIE
LOVEY’S BBQ 208 Marion St. TELEPHONE : (204) 233-RIBS EMAIL : loveys@mts.net
RESTO GARE 630 Des Meurons St. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-7072 WEB : www.restogare.com EMAIL : finedine@mts.net
PIZZA HOTLINE - CAFÉ 22 130 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-4174
248 de la Cathédrale Ave. WEB : www.chezsophie.net TELEPHONE : (204) 235-0353
PROMENADE BISTRO
GARAGE CAFÉ
RESTAURANT PALADIN
166 Provencher Blvd. WEB : www.garagecafe.ca TELEPHONE: (204) 237-0737
588 Des Meurons St. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-3198
IN FERNO’S BISTRO
STEP’N OUT SUR LE BOULEVARD
312 Des Meurons St. TELEPHONE : (204) 262-7400
LA P’TITE France 241 St. Mary’s Rd. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-5468
LA TRATTORIA 271 Provencher Blvd. WEB : www.latrattoriawinnipeg.ca TELEPHONE : (204) 233-5813 EMAIL : info@latrattoriawinnipeg.ca
LE CROISSANT 276 Taché Ave. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-3536
C-130 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 233-7030
157 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 956-7837 WEB: www.stepnout.ca
SEINE RIVER CAFÉ A-390 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-4864
SAWATDEE THAI 150 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 415-1001
SWEET IMPRESSIONS 268 Taché Ave. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-0743 WEB : www.sweetimpressions.ca
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SHOPS & SERVICES AU BONHEUR D’OCCASION Maison Gabrielle Roy House Boutique 375 Deschambault St. TELEPHONE : (204) 231-3853 EMAIL : infomgr@mts.net WEB : www.maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca
BIJOU TREASURES 190 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 233-9722 EMAIL : bijou@mts.net WEB : www.bijoutreasures.com
CKW HANDBAGS 104-147 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 233-3327 WEB : www.cwhandbags.ca
HAFIA BOUTIQUE 202 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 415-2510
St. BONIFACE MUSEUM GIFT SHOP 494 Taché Ave. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-4500
VOYAGEUR BOUTIQUE 233 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-7692
WHERE TO STAY INN AT THE FORKS 75 Forks Market Rd., The Forks TELEPHONE : (204) 942-6555 or 1 (877) 377-4100 EMAIL : info@innforks.com or reservations@innforks.com WEB : www.innforks.com
LA BOUTIQUE DU LIVRE 130 Marion St. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-3395 or 1 (888) 712-8389 EMAIL : bdulivre@mts.net WEB : www.boutiquedulivre.com
LIBRAIRIE À LA PAGE 200 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 233-7223
ROYAL CANADIAN MINT BOUTIQUE 520 Lagimodière Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 983-6429 or toll-free 1 (877) 974-6488 EMAIL : boutiquewpg@monnaie.ca WEBSITE : www.monnaie.ca
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FAIRMONT WINNIPEG 2 Lombard Pl. TELEPHONE : (204) 957-1350 or 1 (888) 974-7666 EMAIL : winnipeg@fairmont.com WEB : www.fairmont.com/winnipeg/
GÎTE DE LA CATHÉDRALE B & B Jacqueline Bernier 581 Langevin St. TÉLÉPHONE : (204) 233-7792
NORWOOD HOTEL 112 Marion St. TELEPHONE : (204) 233-4475 or 1 (888) 888-1878 WEB : www.norwood-hotel.com
Travel lodge winnipeg east 20 Alpine Ave. TELEPHONE : (204) 255-6000 or 1 (877) 991-4440 WEB : www.travelodgewinnipeg.com
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Gateway for Manitoba’s first Francophones
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id you know that the local history of Manitoba’s francophone community began in this magnificent region that spans from the area east of the Red River to the Ontario border, where the open prairies meet the rugged landscape of the Canadian Shield? The first francophone Voyageurs passed through this region in the 18th century, heading west in search of furs. The French-speaking communities that sprang up here were mostly founded in the latter part of the 19th century, when rough and ready francophone settlers from Quebec and the northern U.S. flooded into the area with the coming of the railroad. We invite you to experience firsthand the joie de vivre and rugged charm of these rural communities along with the francophone heritage and culture that is uniquely Manitoban!
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HISTORIC SITES & ATTRACTIONS RED RIVER VALLEY FLOOD INTERPRETIVE CENTRE Parc Sir Georges-Étienne Cartier Park, Ste. Agathe TELEPHONE : (204) 882-2153 or (204) 882-2696 WEB : www.steagathe.mb.ca On April 30, 1997, the village of Ste. Agathe was hit by the biggest flood seen in the Red River basin in over a century. The little town quickly came to symbolize the devastating effects of the floods that have been a constant feature of life in the Red River Valley. It seems only appropriate that Ste. Agathe is now the site of the Red River Valley Flood Interpretive Centre, built to help the wider public better understand the devastating effects of flooding and to highlight the courage of the victims.
ST. GEORGES MUSEUM 19 Caron South Bay, St. Georges TELEPHONE : (204) 367-9274 or (204) 367-8801 EMAIL : cdc@granite.com A little piece of heaven located 150 km north-east of Winnipeg, the francophone community of St. Georges invites you to come and discover its museum, which explores the 19th century settlement history of the region at the mouth of Lake Winnipeg and houses an impressive collection of antiques and artifacts. A visit to the museum is also an opportunity to take in the region’s spectacular scenery!
ST. PIERRE-JOLYS MUSEUM 432 Joubert St., St. Pierre-Jolys TELEPHONE : (204) 433-7635 WEB : www.museestpierrejolys.ca Step back in history and imagine being greeted by the Sisters in the parlor or the room where the Mother Superior lived. Built in 1900, the former convent of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary was a boarding school for girls aged 6 to 15 years.
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OUTDOOR BLUE WATER TRAIL St. Georges TELEPHONE : (204) 367-2705
LA VÉRENDRYE GOLF COURSE 99 Tétrault Rd., La Broquerie TELEPHONE : (204) 424-5046 or 1 (888) 424-5046 WEB : www.laverendryegolf.mb.ca
LORETTE GOLF COURSE
STE. ANNE MARKET
Box 10, RR2, Lorette TELEPHONE : (204) 878-2172 WEB : www.lorettegolf.ca
Fridays, 3:00PM – 6:30 PM, July to September Sports Complex Parking lot TELEPHONE : (204) 422-6631
LORETTE MARKET
ST. MALO MARKET
Wednesdays, 4:00PM – 7:00PM, July to September Community Centre TELEPHONE : (204) 878-4650
Saturdays, 10:00AM – 1 :30 PM, July to September L‘auberge St. Malo TELEPHONE : (204) 347-5976
PIC-A-BERRY
WATER FUN RENTALS
St. Pierre-Jolys TELEPHONE: (204) 433-7125
St. Malo TELEPHONE : (204) 347-5514
St. GEORGES beach St. Georges TELEPHONE : (204) 367-4767 WEB : www.villagestgeorges.ca
SANDILANDS PROVINCIAL FOREST
WHERE TO EAT CHEZ MÉMÈRE
Marchand, RM of Piney
St. Malo TÉLÉPHONE : (204) 433-7082
SASKAHBERRY FARM
DC’S STEAKHOUSE AND GRILL
St. Pierre-Jolys TELEPHONE : (204) 433-7574
3 Pignons St., La Broquerie TELEPHONE : (204) 424-5835 WEB : www.labhotel.ca
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HOLY COW St. Malo Provincial Park
LE BÉBÉ ROUGE Hwy. 59 North, St. Pierre-Jolys TELEPHONE : (204) 433-7082 or (204) 433-7555
LE ROUTIER Hwy. 59, St. Pierre-Jolys TELEPHONE : (204) 433-7879
OLD NO. 12 CAFÉ & LOUNGE 15 La Verendrye Ave., Ste. Anne TELEPHONE : (204) 422-5955
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OMA’S SCHNITZEL STUBE
LA BROQUERIE HOTEL
601 Sabourin St. South (On Hwy. 59 S) St. Pierre-Jolys TELEPHONE : (204) 433-7726
La Broquerie TELEPHONE : (204) 424-5302 or 1 (866) 424-5302 WEB : www.labhotel.ca
ST. PIERRE BAKERY 530 Hébert Ave. East, St. Pierre-Jolys TELEPHONE : (204) 433-7763
WHERE TO STAY CALDER HOUSE B & B P.O Box 2562, La Broquerie TELEPHONE : (204) 326-1837 EMAIL : thecalderhousebnb@voyageur.coop WEB : www.calderhealinghouse.com
GÎTE DE FOREST B & B 512 Côté Ave., St. Pierre-Jolys TELEPHONE : (204) 433-7870 or 1 (866) 661-7870 EMAIL : nicole.nrl@gmail.com WEB : www.gitedeforestbb.com
LE CHÂTEAU DES SAGES B & B 327 Sabourin St. North, St. Pierre-Jolys TELEPHONE : (204) 433-3202 or 1 (866) 226-2770 WEB : www.chateaudessages.ca
LOG HAVEN LODGE Lorraine Jones-Racine Box 114, 5 Hebert St., St. Malo TELEPHONE : (204) 347-5624 or (204) 712-7086 EMAIL : loghavenlodge@hotmail.com WEB : www.loghavenlodge.ca
MANITOU LODGE Pine Falls / St. Georges TELEPHONE : (204) 367-2252
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NESTIN’ ON THE LAKEVIEW
CAMPING DEBONAIR
Albert and Hedy Janzen Box 94, 9 Lakeview Rd., St. Malo TELEPHONE : (204) 347-4788 or (204) 746-5879 EMAIL : ahjanzen@mts.net WEB : http://www.bedandbreakfast. mb.ca/nestin
Jean-Paul or Agnes Gosselin Hwys. 59 & 403 C.P. 68 St. Malo TELEPHONE : (204) 347-5336 EMAIL : debonair@mts.net WEB : www.DebonairCampground.com
PAPERTOWN MOTOR INN
LILAC RESORT CAMPGROUND & WATERSLIDE PARK
Powerview / St. Georges TELEPHONE : (204) 367-2261
Ste. Anne TELEPHONE : (204) 422-5760 WEB : www.lilacresort.com
St. MALO GOLF & CABINS
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P.O Box 220, St. Malo TELEPHONE : (204) 347-5514 or 1 (866) 226-6880 EMAIL : info@stmalogolfcabins.com WEB : www.stmalolodge.com
St. Malo TELEPHONE : (204) 427-2922 WEB : www.oroseau.ca
CAMPING
St. MALO PROVINCIAL PARK St. Malo TELEPHONE : 1 (888) 482-2267 WEB : www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/parks
ARROWHEAD RV PARK Île-des-Chênes TELEPHONE : 1 (888) 878-4203 EMAIL : info@arrowheadrvpark.ca WEB : www.arrowheadrvpark.ca
BLUE WATER RV PARK & CAMPGROUND Powerview-Pine Falls TELEPHONE : (204) 367-4748 EMAIL : admin@bluewatercampground.ca WEB : www.bluewatercampground.ca/
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A Francophone presence for more than 200 years
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anitoba’s southwest region stretches from the Red River Valley to the small francophone community of St. Lazare near the Saskatchewan border, and includes the Pembina Valley region and the Métis community of St. Laurent, on the shores of Lake Manitoba. The area boasts some of the most fertile farmland in the province. Picture endless fields of golden wheat stretched out under a vast azure sky… a breathtaking scene that is typical of this magnificent region so rich in agriculture and history.
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This area has witnessed a strong francophone presence for nearly 200 years. The prairies of the Red River Valley were the staging area for the great Métis buffalo hunts. The Pembina Valley region drew countless European settlers and was immortalized in La Route d’Altamont, a collection of writings by the acclaimed Manitoba author, Gabrielle Roy.
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HISTORIC SITES & ATTRACTIONS GABRIELLE ROY MUSEUM
ST. JOSEPH MUSEUM
289 Carlton Ave., Somerset TELEPHONE : (204) 744-2170 EMAIL : somlib@mts.net
19 Roy Ave., St. Joseph TELEPHONE : (204) 737-2625 or (204) 324-4209 WEB : www.montcalmmanitoba.ca
The Gabrielle Roy Museum contains a collection of objects that once belonged to the Roy family, as well as letters written by Gabrielle Roy. There is also a large triptych which depicts the life and writings of the famous Franco-Manitoban author.
MANITOBA DAIRY MUSEUM / ST. CLAUDE GAOL MUSEUM 164 Jobin Ave., St. Claude 5 Provincial Route TELEPHONE : (204) 379-2156 or (204) 379-2228 / (204) 379-2679 WEB : www.stclaude.ca or www.historicplaces.ca Learn how the dairy industry has evolved over the years at the Manitoba Dairy Museum in St. Claude, in the province’s southwest region. Imagine you are a pioneer and see how cream and butter were made at the turn of the last century. The museum site also includes the town’s old train station, a chapel and the Bell School Museum, depicting a one-room schoolhouse from pioneer days.
A village within a village… there’s no better way to describe the St. Joseph Museum! The museum is actually a small village that features a number of restored buildings, including houses, a school, a stable, a metal forge and a general store. It also has one of Western Canada’s largest collections of vintage tractors. See firsthand how early pioneer farmers lived and worked over a century ago.
ST. LÉON INTERPRETIVE CENTRE 35 Baie du lac, St. Léon TELEPHONE : (204) 424-4374 EMAIL : cistleon@gmail.com WEB : www.cistleon.com This is an interpretive centre on wind energy as well as the salamander, the little migratory creature that is found everywhere in the region during the summer.
Next, head over to the St. Claude Gaol Museum and see what a typical country lock-up looked like in the early 20th century. Don’t forget to have your picture taken behind bars!
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PIONEERS AND CHANOINESSES MUSEUM 55 Rogers St., C.P 186 Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes TELEPHONE : (204) 248-2687 EMAIL : museend@mts.net Two museums in one; this museum explores the life of the early pioneers of the region, while chronicling the history of the order of nuns known as “Chanoinesses régulières des Cinq Plaies du Sauveur.” The pioneer section of the museum is home to more than 10,000 artifacts of historic importance and worth a detour in its own right.
OUTDOOR ASPERGES JAMAULT ASPARAGUS U-PICK
SOMERSET FARMERS’ MARKET Wednesdays, 5:00PM – 7:00PM, July - September Calrton and 3rd St., Somerset TELEPHONE : (204) 774-2170 EMAIL : somcdc@mts.net
STE. AGATHE FARMERS’ MARKET Thursdays, 4:00PM – 5:00PM, end of June - September Centre of town – Cheyenne Boiler TELEPHONE : (204) 422-6631
ST. CLAUDE COMMUNITY GARDEN St. Claude TELEPHONE: (204) 379-2522
Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes TELEPHONE : (204) 248-2196
TRANS CANADA TRAIL
LA P’TITE FOURCHE PARK
St. Léon TELEPHONE : (204) 744-2765
St. Lazare TELEPHONE : (204) 683-2250
MANIPOGO GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Lac Francis Rd., St. Laurent TELEPHONE : (204) 646-2100 or 1 (877) 646-2101 WEB : www.manipogogolf.mb.ca
MEINDL BEACH PARK & SAND PIPER PARK St. Laurent TELEPHONE : (204) 646-2259
WHERE TO EAT BARNAY’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Letellier TELEPHONE : (204) 737-2249
CAFE CAPRICORNE Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes TELEPHONE : (204) 248-2012
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CHEZ MONA St. Lazare TELEPHONE : (204) 683-2340
DAC’S DRIVE INN Section 3, Somerset TELEPHONE : (204) 744-2035
LE CAFÉ St. Lazare TELEPHONE : (204) 683-2340
LETELLIER RESTAURANT Letellier TELEPHONE : (204) 737-2630
MAMA LOU’S ENCORE RESTAURANT St. Claude TÉLÉPHONE : (204) 379-2727
NOTRE-DAME HOTEL (Restaurant) Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes TELEPHONE: (204) 248-2354
WHERE TO STAY GîTE MAISON PRÈS DE LA ROUGE B & B Suzanne & Guy Gagnon Box 145-425 Lemoine St., Ste. Agathe TELEPHONE : (204) 882-2493 EMAIL : maisonpdlrouge@mts.net WEB : www.gitemaisonpresdelarouge.com
REKINDLE THE FIRE COUPLES RESORT 38 Allard Road, St. Laurent TELEPHONE : (204) 338-9652 or 1 (866) 338-9652 EMAIL : rekindlethefireresort@gmail.com WEB : www.rekindlethefire.ca
CAMPING
SOMERSET FOOD BAR Somerset TELEPHONE : (204) 744-2042
RAY & ALBERT’S SHELL SERVICE & MOTEL St. Claude TELEPHONE : (204) 379-2491
Y & J’s HOTEL & CHINESE RESTAURANT 96 1st St., St. Claude TELEPHONE : (204) 379-2230
VALLEE CAFE St. Lazare TELEPHONE : (204) 683-2357
PARC SIR GEORGES-ÉTIENNECARTIER PARK Ste. Agathe TELEPHONE : (204) 882-2696 WEB : www.steagathe.mb.ca
NOTRE-DAME CAMPGROUND Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes TELEPHONE : (204) 248-2348 WEB : www.notre-dame-de-lourdes.ca
St. JEAN-BAPTISTE PARK St. Jean-Baptiste TELEPHONE : (204) 758-3881 WEB : www.rmmontcalm.com
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DOORS OPEN WINNIPEG May 28 - 29, 2011 WEB : www.doorsopenwinnipeg.ca
LE MARCHÉ ST. NORBERT FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, June 4 - late October 2011 Welcome to the St. Norbert Farmers’ Market, Manitoba’s largest open-air market! For nearly twenty years, it has been offering consumers an array of produce, fresh-baked bread and honey. The market also sells a variety of items made by local artisans, such as jewellery, toys and even furniture! More than just a market, it is an important community gathering place. TELEPHONE : (204) 275-8349 WEB : www.stnorbertfarmersmarket.ca
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Canada Day July 1st FROG FOLLIES & AGRICULTURAL FAIR St. Pierre-Jolys July 14 – 17, 2011
ST. JEAN-BAPTISTE DAYS La Broquerie June 25 - 26, 2011 The village of La Broquerie hosts French Canada’s biggest holiday, St. Jean-Baptiste Day. And St. JeanBaptiste Days have been celebrated in La Broquerie since 1897! Today, some 500 people come to La Broquerie at the end of June to take in the annual festivities, which include musical performances, many sports and recreational activities, a mass, a parade and much more. It has something for all ages and tastes! WEB : www.labroquerie.com
MONTCALM HERITAGE FESTIVAL St. Joseph June 18 - 19, 2011 Come celebrate Canada Day and harvest season in St. Joseph! Fun-filled activities include: a parade, barbecue, baseball tournament and children’s activities.
The idea for the Frog Follies emerged in 1970 as part of the Manitoba Centennial celebrations. Forty years later, the festival is still going strong, with its slo-pitch tournament, a parade and performances by local artists. The highlight of the weekend is the famous frog jumping championship, which continues to draw crowds year after year! TELEPHONE : (204) 746-5362 WEB : www.frogfollies.com
CHÂTEAUGUAY FESTIVAL St. Georges July 15 - 17 2011 The festival, named in honour of the Quebec town of origin of its first settlers, is the main summer attraction in St. Georges. The event features pickerel fishing, a sandcastlebuilding contest, treasure hunt, sports tournaments, board games, and a live show. The Biggest Liar contest is also very popular…and that’s no lie! WEB : www.villagestgeorges.ca
WEB : www.montcalmmanitoba.ca
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BASTILLE DAY St. Claude July 17, 2011 The community of St. Claude is proud of its French roots. It should therefore come as no surprise that area residents have been celebrating the French national holiday for more than a century. Festivities include a community supper and a ceremony at the town cenotaph to commemorate the sacrifice of local French and Canadian soldiers in World War I.
traditional dancing and jigging as well as mouth-watering French-Canadian specialties like tourtière (meat pie), pea soup and sugar pie.
ST. LAURENT Métis DAYS July 30 – 31, 2011
WEB : www.stclaude.ca
CHEYENNE DAY Ste. Agathe July 23, 2011 Every year, this charming francophone community in the Red River Valley hosts Cheyenne Day, a country fair for the whole family, featuring a pancake breakfast, horseshoe tournament, beach volley-ball, baseball, children’s crafts, community supper, “beer and skits”, a dance and fireworks. Plenty of fun from morning to night!
FOLKLORAMA – French-Canadian Pavilion Winnipeg August 9 – 16, 2011 Winnipeg’s Folklorama is the largest and longest-running multicultural festival in the world! It lasts two full weeks and presents forty-plus pavilions that celebrate the diverse cultures found in Manitoba. The highly popular French-Canadian Pavilion (Pavillon canadien-français) features
St. Laurent is a proud Métis town with one of the largest Métis populations in North America. Each year, Métis Days promotes this unique Métis culture. Highlights of the celebration include dancing, fiddling and jigging, a slo-pitch tournament, parade, monster bingo and karaoke. The popular celebration of Métis culture attracts hundreds of festival-goers each year and is also an important fundraiser for the community.
4 P FESTIVAL Powerview-Pinefalls September 2 - 5, 2011 The Town of Powerview-Pine Falls invites you to its annual 4P Festival which stands for Paper, Peas, Power and Pickerel! Enjoy a weekend of entertainment, a good ole’ Manitoba social, a kids’ zone, a slo-pitch tournament, a fishing and ATV poker derby, a horseshoe tournament and lots more! WEB : www.powerview-pinefalls.com
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ST. LAURENT Métis MUSIC FESTIVAL September 3 – 4, 2011 The Métis Music Festival is an exciting two-day festival in St. Laurent! It puts the spotlight on Métis culture with lots of jigging, fiddling and a great square dancing event. The festival also features talented musicians from the area and around Manitoba. There are activities and rides for the kids. Proceeds from the non-profit festival go to the community, primarily its sports and recreation centre. WEB : www.metismusicfestival.ca
DAWSON TRAIL DAYS Ste. Anne September 2 – 4, 2011 Named after the historic Dawson Trail that crosses the village of Ste. Anne, Dawson Trail Days are held on the September long weekend. The three-day festival features baseball, a parade, music and dancing, kids’ zone, youth talent competition and fireworks. This popular community event is a sure sign that summer is drawing to a close.
golf and basketball tournaments, guided tours of the Pioneers and Chanoinesses Museum, a craft sale, entertainment and fireworks. WEB : www.notre-dame-de-lourdes.ca
MUDFEST : A FAMILY MESSTIVAL September 10 - 11, 2011 Parc St. Adolphe Park Go ahead, get dirty! MudFest 2011 is a family fun festival in St. Adolphe that aims to celebrate community spirit as well as raise environmental pride. The mudpit activities are a must: the dash for cash, tug of war games, mudpie making, mud sculptures, mudslides for kids and adults, the mudcake breakfast as well as a Cyclocross Race, gardening and composting workshops and local and Métis entertainment.
SALUT VOISIN! HOWDY NEIGHBOUR! Notre-Dames-de-Lourdes September 9 – 11, 2011 Come say hello to your friends and neighbours at the Salut Voisin! / Howdy Neighbour! Festival in NotreDame-de-Lourdes. This gathering takes place over an entire weekend and features a range of activities, including
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CULTURE DAYS
CYCLOCROSS RACE
September 30 to October 2, 2011
St. Malo Early November
Be part of the national movement to celebrate arts and culture! Culture Days showcases concurrent events in several locations across Canada. In Manitoba, free, hands-on and interactive activities invite the public to engage with artists in the community. Discover the “behind-the-scenes” world of artists by getting involved in a performance or taking a dance workshop. The possibilities are endless! WEB : www.culturedays.ca
FALL SUPPERS In many of Manitoba’s French communities, Fall is synonymous with Fall Suppers. These popular community get-togethers, can be compared to a big buffet of home-cooked meals that include mouth-watering traditional options such as “tourtière”, “beignes croches” and “sucre à la crème”. To find out when and where these suppers are taking place, simply go to: http:// calendrier.franco-manitobain.org/ content/calendrier/index.php
Experience the tranquil setting of St. Malo Park in the off-season by attending the annual Cyclocross Race. Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome to experience the circuit bike race with various elements such as grass, sand, elevation changes and cycling through trees. Onsite activities include bannock-making, a playground and crafts for the kids. So bring the family and stay for the afternoon! And the timing couldn’t be better – the day ends with the St. Malo Fall Supper.
STE. ANNE WINTER CARNIVAL End of January A mid-winter carnival… the perfect thing to get you out of the house, spend time with friends and have fun! The Ste. Anne Winter Carnival is held during the last weekend in January, and features fun for the whole family, including a social night, dance, curling, hockey, children’s crafts, and a snow sculpture contest.
ST. CLAUDE WINTER CARNIVAL Early February The St. Claude Winter Carnival is a family festival held prior to Festival du Voyageur, just in time to get us in the festival mood with a pancake breakfast, a hockey and broom-ball tournament, and a snow sculpture contest.
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FESTIVAL DU VOYAGEUR Winnipeg February 17 – 26, 2012 In addition to being Western Canada’s largest winter festival, Festival du Voyageur is also “The World’s Largest Kitchen Party”! This unique ten-day festival celebrates the joie de vivre of Voyageurs from the fur trade era. It also showcases FrenchCanadian culture, traditional cuisine, a host of musical entertainment, and jigging and fiddling contests. With its magnificent snow sculptures, Festival du Voyageur also celebrates winter fun with lots of outdoor activities for the entire family. The great winter gathering is held every February in St. Boniface, in the heart of Winnipeg’s French quarter! TELEPHONE : (204) 237-7692 or (204) 233-ALLÔ WEB : www.festivalvoyageur.mb.ca
ST. MALO FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS February 16 – 19, 2012 The St. Malo Festival of Friends invites us to celebrate Franco-Manitoban joie de vivre and the joys of winter! The Festival is an opportunity to keep Voyageur culture and traditions alive through historical interpretation, a pea soup contest (‘May the best soup win!’) and performances by local artists.
The Festival of Friends is also a way to promote St. Malo Provincial Park’s many winter activities, such as cross-country skiing, skating and snow shoeing. TELEPHONE : (204) 347-5869 WEB : www.friendsofstmalopark.com
WINTERFEST Powerview Pine Falls & St. Georges February long weekend Ever wanted to play in a golf tournament…in the snow? If so, you won’t want to miss the Powerview-Pine Falls and St. Georges Winterfest. Other activities on the program include a Muck Jam, cross-country skiing and fireworks.
LOUIS RIEL DAY CELEBRATIONS St. Lazare Saturday and Sunday of the February long weekend The St. Lazare community celebrates its Métis roots during its Louis Riel Day celebrations. Activities include tobogganing, a Barouche (Métis card game) tournament, bannock, and a local talent show with singers, dancers and storytellers. This event is organized by the St. Lazare Métis association.
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MANIPOGO FESTIVAL St. Laurent Early March In March, the St. Laurent Métis community invites us to celebrate the end of the ice-fishing season. The Manipogo Festival, named after Lake Manitoba’s famous serpentine monster, celebrates the region’s fishing tradition by giving visitors the chance to see traditional ice-fishing demonstrations and sample delicious pickerel fillets at the Fisher’s Ball. Enjoy the Festival, but be careful not to disturb Manipogo!
SUGARING OFF FESTIVAL St. Pierre Jolys April The community of St. Pierre-Jolys never misses an opportunity to celebrate its rich francophone heritage! In addition to holding its annual Frog Follies summer festival, St. Pierre-Jolys also marks the spring “sugaring-off” season. Come and indulge your sweet tooth at the St. Pierre Sugar Shack (cabane à sucre), the only place in Manitoba that produces real maple syrup! WEB : www.museestpierrejolys.ca
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WINNIPEG Assiniboia Downs (204) 885-3330 www.assiniboiadowns.com Assiniboine Park (204) 986-2327 www.winnipeg.ca/assiniboinepark Club Regent Casino (204) 957-2700 or 1 (888) 493-4652 www.casinosofwinnipeg.com
FortWhyte Alive (204) 989-8355 www.fortwhyte.org Manitoba Children’s Museum (204) 924-4000 www.childrensmuseum.com Legislative Building (204) 945-5813 www.gov.mb.ca/legtour/legbld.fr.html
McPhillips Street Station Casino (204) 957-3900 or 1 (888) 493-4652 ww.casinosofwinnipeg.com Dalnavert Museum (204) 943-2835 www.mhs.mb.ca The Forks (204) 942-6302 www.theforks.com or www.pc.gc.ca
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Manitoba Museum (204) 956-2830 www.manitobamuseum.ca Rainbow Stage (204) 989-5261 or 1 (888) 989-0888 www.rainbowstage.net Maison Gabrielle Roy (204) 231-3853 www.maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca Royal Canadian Mint (204) 983-6429 or 1 (877) WPG-MINT www.mint.ca St. Boniface Museum (204) 237-4500 www.msbm.mb.ca Trappist Monastery Ruins St. Norbert Western Canada Aviation Museum (204) 786-5503 www.wcam.mb.ca Winnipeg Art Gallery (204) 786-6641 www.wag.mb.ca Fort Gibraltar (204) 237-7692 www.fortgibraltar.com Assiniboine Park Zoo (204) 927-6001 www.zoosociety.com
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Marine Museum of Manitoba (204) 482-7761 www.marinemuseum.ca New Iceland Heritage Museum (204) 642-4001 www.nihm.ca Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre (204) 467-3300 or 1 (888) 50-MARSH www.oakhammockmarsh.ca Stonewall Quarry Park (204) 467-7980 www.stonewall.ca
INTERLAKE
CENTRAL PLAINS/ PEMBINA VALLEY
Hecla Provincial Park (204) 945-6784 or 1 (800) 214-6497 www.manitobaparks.com
Manitoba Agricultural Museum (204) 637-2354 www.ag-museum.mb.ca
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site (204) 785-6050 or 1 (888) 773-8888 www.pc.gc.ca
Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre (204) 822-3406 www.discoverfossils.com
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Fort La Reine Museum (204) 857-3259 www.fortlareinemuseum.com
Inglis Elevators (204) 564-2243 www.ingliselevators.com
Spruce Woods Provincial Park (204) 945-6784 or 1 (800) 214-6497 www.manitobaparks.com
Riding Mountain National Park (204) 848-7275 www.pc.gc.ca
WESTERN
Fort Dauphin Museum (204) 638-6630 www.fortdauphinmuseum.wordpress.com
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (204) 727-2444 www.airmuseum.ca International Peace Garden (204) 534-2510 or 1 (888) 432-6733 www.peacegarden.com Margaret Laurence Home (204) 476-3612 www.mts.net/~mlhome/ Outdoor Art Gallery www.boissevain.ca Riverbank Discovery Centre (204) 729-2141 or 1 (888) 799-1111 www.riverbank.mb.ca
NORTH OF 53 Churchill (Polar Bear/Whale Tours) www.townofchurchill.ca Pisew Falls (204) 945-6784 or 1 (800) 214-6497 www.manitobaparks.com Heritage North Museum (204) 677-2216 www.thompson.heritage.north.museum Sam Waller Museum (204) 623-3802 www.samwallermuseum.ca
Souris Swinging Bridge (204) 483-2169 www.sourismanitoba.com Westman Reptile Gardens (204) 763-4030 www.reptilegardens.ca Royal Canadian Artillery Museum (204) 765-3000 ext. 3570 www.rcamuseum.com
PARKLAND Asessippi Winter Park (204) 564-2000 www.asessippi.com
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Snow Lake Mining Museum (204) 358-7867
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Spirit Way www.thompsonspiritway.ca/
EASTERN Cook’s Creek Heritage Area (204) 444-4448 Birds Hill Provincial Park (204) 945-6784 or 1 (800) 214-6497 www.manitobaparks.com Grand Beach Provincial Park (204) 945-6784 or 1 (800) 214-6497 www.manitobaparks.com Mennonite Heritage Village (204) 326-9661 or 1 (866) 280-8741 www.mennoniteheritagevillage.com Photo: Travel Manitoba
Whiteshell Provincial Park (204) 945-6784 or 1 (800) 214-6497 www.manitobaparks.com South Beach Casino (204) 766-2100 or 1 (877) 77LUCKY www.southbeachcasino.ca St. Peter Dynevor Church (204) 482-3319 For further information, contact Travel Manitoba at 1 (800) 665-0040 www.travelmanitoba.com
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