We visited here four years ago and enjoyed seeing this beautiful church we decided to return and…read moreattend the mass. They only have one on Sunday at 10:00. This entire area is an old French section. We met several of the parishioners who were very welcoming and friendly. The entire mass was in French and was quite an experience. They had a social gathering after the mass and served refreshments. A very friendly community. If you are near the area on a Sunday morning you should stop.

Impressive Cathedral with Beautifully Detailed Architecture!…read more I visited the Saint Boniface Cathedral on the afternoon of January 23rd with my mother. The cathedral is huge and very impressive and I loved the beautifully detailed and intricate architecture from the arched doorways, to the columns, to the decorations at the peak of the church. The circular window was also beautiful. The cathedral was mostly destroyed in a fire in 1968 and all that remains is the outer walls/structure. When we walked through the former arched doorways, we discovered that a new and modern church had been built inside the walls, behind the façade of the older cathedral, which was unique and interesting. There was a large cemetery in front of the cathedral that had quite a few very old tombstones dating back to the 1800's which were scattered throughout the large property. These were interesting to read and look at. I really enjoyed admiring the cathedral and taking some great photographs! There was nobody around and the atmosphere was very peaceful and relaxed. We crossed the street to other side of Tache Avenue and walked down a set of steps to a platform/dock at the edge of the Red River. The views of the Canadian Museum of Human Rights and the Espalande Riel Bridge from here were so beautiful and perfect, against the snowy backdrop! It was another great place for taking some stunning photos. This cathedral is definitely worth visiting and I enjoyed exploring this area with my mom! I look forward to visiting again during the summer to explore more of the cathedral grounds and cemetery.

Tour of the Manitoba Legislative Building with Dr. Frank Albo…read more Growing up I always wished for a secret passage in my house. Considering my dad built our house about 10 years before I was born it was highly unlikely. I love finding secrets and hidden puzzles and I was a huge fan of the movie National Treasure with Nicolas Cage. When I visited Manitoba I had the chance to participate in a similar treasure hunt at the Manitoba Legislative Building. Dr. Frank Albo has studied the Manitoba Legislative Building for decades and found all sorts of secrets left behind by the Free Masons who built it. As he says continually in his tour "it's hiding in plain sight". We were fortunate to take a tour with Dr Albo himself. He took us around the outside and inside of the building and explained that all the decorations we saw were there with a reason and a purpose. For example the number of columns, their height, and width all meant something. They were designed and built that way on purpose and left for us to discover. The Masons believe that numbers have power and that Geometry is the highest of arts. All through the building everything was done with purpose and the same numbers - 5, 8, and 13 repeated themselves. As he pointed out decorative statues and murals he was able to explain the purpose behind all of it and it really made sense. He had an answer for everything. I loved the enthusiasm he spoke with; it made you hang on to every word. The tour ends with the most powerful position in all of the building and Dr Albo reminds us that is because even though it's a legislative building it is the people that hold the power. It also ends with a wish and some magic. Okay, not really magic, but it feels magical after the tour. I can't give it away because it's so cool and you really need to absorb the tour to truly appreciate it. I will share that this Hermetic Code Tour is a must if you're near the Winnipeg area. He does have a book titled The Hermetic Code that explains in detail about the Legislative Building, but I'd still say do the tour. It's amazing in person.

I used to live a couple of blocks away from the Manitoba Legislative Building. My apartment didn't…read moreface it, but I saw the building often when I went to work downtown. When the weather was decent, I'd walk home and pass by it. I recently returned to the city to check this building out. It's under construction. The road leading up to the building's steps off Broadway was barricaded on a Monday evening. This building is roughly three storeys tall and 250,000 square feet. What makes it special is its domed top with a statue called the Golden Boy. He represents Manitoba's eternal youth and progress. This building is a Manitoba provincial heritage site. The Legislative Assembly is an independent entity, separate from the Government of Manitoba. The 57 members are elected in single-member constituencies to represent the people of Manitoba. They meet in this building. There are also offices for the Premier, the Lieutenant Governor, and the ministers and deputy ministers of all government departments. When it's not under construction, it's free admission to visit it. When the Legislative Assembly is in session, you can watch the proceedings from the public gallery. You can do a self-guided tour of the building, to soak in its history and architecture. It has statues of people, bison, sphinxes, and more. From September through June, on Fridays at 2 pm, minus holidays, public tours are available. The catch is that you have to book an appointment before heading over to this building. I have a feeling that tours may not be as frequent these days with construction going on. Although the steps up to this building look intimidating and the building is over a century old, it does accommodate those requiring wheelchairs to get around. It's a nice touch. I'm not sure how long repairs will be happening. It was nice to see the Manitoba Legislative Building from afar, but I'd love to do a tour when the building is open to the public (I was there on Louis Riel Day) and I'm not in town for 1.5 days! (112)

If you're a Canadian history buff, Louis Riel House is a must-see. Riel lived here for a bit,…read morebefore he went off and started his 2nd uprising (Northwest Rebellion). He did return here in a casket after his hanging. Parking is available in a small lot by the house, but this is fenced off in the winter. Not that it matters since the snow is waist-deep. If you got here in the winter, there is also street parking. As the museum itself is only open in the summer, I will say that the outside is very pretty indeed. The really strange thing about this landmark is that it's smack in the middle of modern suburbia. People live across the street, as well as next to this building. If Riel were alive today, he'd probably be shooting hoops with the neighbours and checking out their pickup trucks, and probably trying to figure out where to get some good bubble tea. Okay I digress. Come by and explore some Canadian history.

Cute cozy little place where a part of Canada history happened. The guide was very friendly and…read moretook us through the life of Riel family in old days.

A true gem of a gallery . Exceptional staff and amazing art…read moreby local Manitoba artists. Something for everyone! The Gallery is located in the Johnston Terminal adjacent to the Old Spaghetti Factory.

From the owner: Located in the historic Johnston Terminal at Winnipeg's renowned Forks development, Pulse Gallery…read moreshowcases the diversity of Manitoba's talented artists with a modern twist. Colour is the star here! From original acrylics, watercolours and mixed media paintings, to glass, photography, sculpture, jewellry, art cards, metal and fiber arts, Pulse Gallery offers some of Manitoba's most unique and beautiful creations at affordable prices. The Johnston Terminal is an historic landmark housing restaurants, shops and artisan boutiques for the enjoyment of visitors to Winnipeg as well as locals who look to the Forks for an exceptional shopping experience. Gallery owner Lesly Dawyduk has created an intimate and accessible art space, a destination for visitors to our city as well as residents looking for pieces by Manitoba artists and artisans.

Livery Barn resturant is the place to go for food! Amazing Mennonite food. From cottage cheese…read moreperogies with cream gravy, farmer sausage, amazing array of salads on the buffet and stone ground homemade bread, and some rhubarb platz. Everything is homemade!!! Go here and try the buffet, well worth the price!

This is a wonderful 16th century museum located in the Mennonite hotbed of Steinbach. It is a…read moredeceptively large museum with around 27 buildings on 40 acres of land. There are multiple homes, a school, church, barn, general store amongst many other buildings. There are also cows, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits and a horse drawn cart. There are large collections of farm equipment, automobiles, trucks, a fire engine, a caboose and of course tractors including a steam powered one. There is also an operational windmill, the only one in Canada. It's worth the trip to Steinbach for this museum. Admission is $10 per adult. Expect to spend at least two hours in the museum.

Just beautiful and huge and the lights and art of this flask at night is amazing. It inspires you…read moreto create and think and learn. I love walking by this as the cars drive by.

This is absolute must-see museum when you're in Winnipeg. I can spend a whole day in there. There…read moreis something for every age. The taxidermy were really realistic and the museum is arranged in a logical sequence so you don't miss anything. I regret not going when the museum opens at 10 so I rushed the very end part.

Don't underestimate this place just because it isn't the Human Rights Museum -- the Manitoba Museum…read moreis massive and absolutely worth visiting. It's one of those attractions that quietly surprises you with how much there is to see and do once you step inside. The museum offers a fantastic mix of history, science, and culture, all tied to Manitoba's story. You'll find beautifully detailed exhibits covering everything from early Indigenous life to natural history, the fur trade, and modern innovations. The full-sized ship replica -- the Nonsuch -- is a true highlight. Stepping aboard feels like stepping back in time, and it's hard not to be impressed by the craftsmanship and storytelling around it. The planetarium is another must-do -- immersive, well-presented, and great for all ages. The Science Gallery is perfect for hands-on exploration, especially if you're visiting with family or just want to unleash your inner kid. The museum is clean, well-organized, and very spacious, so even on busier days it never feels crowded. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and you can tell a lot of care goes into maintaining the exhibits. Honestly, this is one of Winnipeg's most underrated attractions. You could easily spend several hours here and still feel like there's more to see. A must-visit for locals and tourists alike -- five stars all the way. In my case, spending an hour and a half here was not enough to visit the museum in its entirety.

This home is beautifully preserved and maintained. 2nd time going and always so informative, the…read morepeople who take you on the tour know alot of the history & background from that period. So many interesting details and the flowers/grounds are gorgeous around the whole property. I took someone new with me and he was just as impressed.

This is just for the Dalnavert After Dark event…read more This event is billed as a candlelit tour, however there is no tour. We got a short presentation about how the Victorians viewed and dealt with death and their fascination with the paranormal. After that, we (a group of about 25 or 30 people, I think) were let loose in the house with battery-powered candles to look around before congregating in the attic for a ghost story with some theatrics. The main problem with the DAD is that the staff doesn't connect anything they tell you to the actual house itself, meaning it lacks any kind of spooky atmosphere. I was hoping we would be taken through the house by a guide who would share ghostly tales about the Dalnavert house itself, but very little is said of the house and since you can't see any of the exhibits, you can't even enjoy the house as a museum during the DAD. Although the story at the end is good and the theatrics do make it fun, it's some kind of gothic story that is (again) not at all connected to Dalnavert house. I think it would be better if they could get an original story written that includes references to the house. There are plenty of writers around Winnipeg who could whip up a ghost story that features the actual house you're in rather than just telling a story about a random house. Dalnavert After Dark is a great idea, but the execution is lacking. It needs something that ties everything to the house, otherwise it's just wondering around in the dark without any atmosphere whatsoever. (The spookiest thing all evening was unexpectedly seeing one of the elderly lady volunteers silhouetted against a window. That made me jump a bit. Everything else was a bit meh.)

I just wish we had an institution celebrating human rights in the USA. Yeah...., we have a…read moreHolocaust Museum, an African American History Museum and others. But we lack a place where we can see not only the triumphs but also the history of oppression. Which in the US, it is being whitewashed - pun intended. Entering the facility the visitor sees the inaugural exhibit of the museum's opening by HM Queen Elizabeth II in 2010. Inlayed on the exhibit is a stone from the meadows of Runnymede at the place where the Magna Carta was signed, the precursor of constitutional government in modern Western Civilization. Thee institution then offers several exhibits depicting the progress of human rights in Canada. One in particular is the Purge of LGBT People in Canada. Of particular interest is that LGBT people had been a part of Native American culture for thousands of years, and a part of the subjugation of Native cultures was to extirpate tolerance. Sexual diversity, long practiced by First Nations, became a crime. Part of the exhibit is information about how Canada, same as the US, did everything possible to eliminate Native cultures by forcibly removing Native children from parents and sending them to schools where they would be stripped of their cultures. The exhibit on LGBT purges continued throughout Canadian history, its association with the U.S. during the Cold War, and additional developments until full incorporation on all citizens into Canadian life. An amazing historical institution.

Ok. I love museums and history. Checking this place out was on a list while in Winnipeg. Check…read moreout the special free days. Kids under 17 are also free. Located at the Forks with tons of paid parking available. There's gonna be plenty of walking when you come here. 6 levels of ramps with wide open spaces. Exhibits were interesting but minimal compared to the spaces they were in. I was expecting huge exhibits from eras gone by but left looking for more. Especially from the early civil rights and holocaust timelines. There's a great view of the city from the top observation deck but it's not for the faint of heart walking up those stairs. Take the elevator down to avoid the long walk out. Nice place to check out but for most people it's gonna be a one and done.