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.

The Saint-Boniface Museum isn't huge or fancy. I was surprised that none of the locals seemed to…read morehave ever gone there. It's a very easy museum to visit. There's plenty of street parking nearby. It's just outside of downtown. You don't need to dedicate a day to go through everything. You can just pop in and see everything in an hour or two. Admission is by suggested donation, so it's not going to be an expensive afternoon unless you're feeling particularly generous. The museum is located in Winnipeg's oldest existing building, which is a former convent. The Gray Sisters were brought in from Montreal in order to serve the tiny frontier community of Winnipeg, which meant providing everything they saw a need for: education, eldercare, nursing, boarding. If you're a local, you're already familiar with the institutions that have their roots in this building. I'd read about the history of Winnipeg and the ways Metis and Francophone cultures shaped Manitoba. It was still different to consider it in the restored building, looking at artifacts. I also spent a lot of time trying to make sense of the cult of personality around Louis Riel, which inspired quite a bit of reading and pestering my friends with questions. The museum is well worth a visit.

no historical tour of Winnipeg is complete without a stop here. the most interesting house, you can…read moreimagine yourself as one of the original residents and what it would have been like. What a contrast to the concrete and brick industrial giants of Wpg

The Ross House is definitely not one of the places you would normally go to on a short trip to…read moreWinnipeg but it should be! I found out about it just because I got lost in the neighborhood that is not very interesting or even pleasant otherwise. Its historic charm with items you're often allowed or even asked to touch (and use) and a very interactive and personal (I was alone in the small museum) as well as interactive guided tour, made it one of my favorite places in Winnipeg. The house itself is something you can visit in other cities too but its aura and interactiveness make you feel like you're actually experiencing the life of a post officer's family in the early days of Winnipeg rather than visiting a museum. Thanks a lot to my brilliant guide!

We needed to get a family heirloom framed in a hurry. We ask friends where to go and they…read morerecommended Fleet Galleries. The service was exceptional and the quality was as good as I have seen. Great people.

I work at The Forks, so I get plenty of questions from tourists about what there is to see in the…read morecity and The Winnipeg Railway Museum is a place that I always recommend. I visited in the middle of winter last year and it was fantastic. They've turned the old docking shelter for trains next to the station right into a rich tapestry of Winnipeg's past as a central shipping hub for North America. Rates are low--especially for students--and the sheer volume of detailed displays, preserved vehicles and train equipment, and interesting information is well worth the price of admission. There are multiple preserved trains cabs that you can explore inside of, my experience inside them brought me back to being a kid in the Children's Museum back before it was renovated. If you go in the winter, bring a coat! The interior is far too large and too old of a building to keep it heated, so it gets chilly!

Interesting museum with lots to see and read. Give at minimum 1 hour to walk through it all and do…read moresome reading. Good value for $7 entry fee.

Went here recently for a comedy show; this was my first time at this venue. Lots of staff keeping…read morean eye on security, tending bar, etc. Parking on-street in the neighborhood was limited but we came early and didn't have a problem finding a spot. Security kept us outside until the doors officially opened. Luckily the weather wasn't too bad. The event was fun, the venue was clean and neat. I was surprised it was folding seats rather than permanent seats but I guess that lets the venue be flexible. They had a full slate of events on their schedule, that is good news as we need more venues in Winnipeg. Noise from the club next door was a little noticeable at times, but not so much that it was a problem. I'd definitely go to more events here.

This venue is so clean and cool! Kind of hipster-ish without anyone saying it is. Kind of punk too…read more 2 bars on site. One for the visitors in the lounge and the other in the concert area. There's about 3 couches in the concert zone. They are thankfully comfy! Anywhere in the concert zone has a good view of the stage. It's very intimate and stress free. The floors are nice. The walls remind me of a movie theater wall. Minimalist. People at shows who drink beer can just drop their empty beer cans on site and after the show a staff member will clean everything up. Pretty good vibes here!

A great local theatre that is a great fit and contributor to Osborne Village. The venue isn't new…read morebut it's also not run down, just well maintained and used. It's an intimate theatre that offers up interesting yet comfy seats that slides forward for a more comfortable seat but slides back for a more upright seat (or when someone wants to squeeze by and you can just slide back and let then through). The lobby sells alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks that you can even bring inside to the theatre! How awesome is that! The MTC doesn't let you do that for sure. And everyone is responsible enough to throw out their garbage so another plus for this theatre. The crowd depends on the type of show you will see but for the most part this place leans more to the 20-39 artist/hipster crowd. It's a laid back and fun scene. On a side note, the washrooms are pretty clean here.

There is not much bad that can be said about a venue that supports local theatre! The inside is a…read morebeautiful lobby that sells local art and the bathrooms are nice and clean. My one issue is that the seats are from the 70's and won't fit any slightly overweight body types. I am a very short mostly slender person who fits anywhere and I had a hard time getting into and feeling comfortable in my seat.

Tip: It gets humid at The Leaf, so wearing lighter clothing is recommended…read more The Leaf is an indoor horticultural display at Assiniboine Park that showcases distinct biomes: - Tropical (Hartley and Heather Richardson) - Mediterranean - Horticulture (Babs Asper display house) - Butterfly garden (Shirley Richardson) The Leaf is a nice addition to the park, with the Assiniboine Zoo nearby. It is a fairly new attraction, having opened in December 2022. The gardens around The Leaf opened the previous year. It's nice that you can visit the gardens whenever you'd like, as it's open 24 hours every day. It's free. There is plenty of parking in front of the building. I was picking up a couple of friends who were here (they took my recommendation) on our final full day in Winnipeg. The funny thing is that I am so used to parking in the lot and walking in that I parked. I then realized that I should be heading to the passenger pickup area... haha! If you are pressed for time, admiring the building itself and taking photos of it externally is a decent option. The roof is stunning. It's translucent for the plants inside to get some sunlight and looks like a blossoming flower that's unfurling. As a math fan, I learned that The Leaf's design stems (I'm so punny that it kills me) from nature and the Fibonacci sequence, specifically nautilus shells and sunflowers. Cool! I like butterflies. The butterfly garden is worth the price of admission. The variety of butterflies are incredible. They are beautiful and I learned so much doing a self-guided tour. It does get hot and humid in this building, as you'd expect with tropical plants and butterflies. Wearing lightweight clothing is recommended. Otherwise, you'll be sweating buckets. You do need a ticket to enter The Leaf. It's roughly $16 for an adult before taxes. You select a thirty-minute window to show up at The Leaf. You can stay as long as you want, even until closing time if you'd like! The Leaf has a gift shop to get souvenirs. I like the handmade items. You can also get tea and snacks. If you're hungry, it has a restaurant and a cafe. I haven't visited either of them yet. I hope to when I revisit this lovely venue. If you visit The Leaf often, consider getting a membership. There are various types of memberships, from family, to individual. You can also bundle it with the zoo. My friends enjoyed coming here. I was so pleased that they took my suggestion to visit The Leaf. I highly recommend it if you like horticulture and butterflies. (306)

An awesome space, especially so in the winter, to breathe…read more The humidity and all the plants make this an excellent experience anytime of year and especially impactful in the dry winter months. There is a walking path, benches along the way to sit and soak in the sights, smells and feel of this wonderful indoor nature preserve. So much green, so many flowering plants all year around. As a bonus, there are other indoor and outdoor attractions nearby including the zoo. Much to see. Worth the visit.