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!

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.

This museum is absolutely amazing and I am so glad I came to visit!…read more It's right next to the airport, and easy to get to. The museum architecture itself is beautiful, but once you walk in, you will be astounded at the size and the amount of aircraft and exhibits! I planned to spend an hour or so here, but I ended up staying for three hours and could've stayed even longer. The aircraft are beautiful and well placed, it is amazing to see so many aircraft with historical significance. You also realize just how important aviation was to the early days of Canada, as the only way to get to some of these places were by ai, and many of these places to this day are really only accessible by air- so you can see how the early pilots flew around Canada. They also have outside aircraft, as well as aircraft that they bring in for a visit- this day, they had a weather aircraft you could go into and talk to the pilots. THe gift shop is great as well, and the prices for T SHirts and such were very reasonable. There's not a lot to do in Winnipeg, but I will definitely recommend this museum- even if you're not into aircraft, this place is a great time!

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.

I've been going to Prairie Sky Books for many years. This bookstore has always been a favourite of…read moremine and even through I don't live close to Winnipeg, I still go when I manage a trip into Winnipeg.

It's the kind of store you would expect in the heart of wolesley as the place is filled with books…read moreand items related to yoga and meditation and the air is filled with burning incense. This place sells Halfmoon's meditation cushions or zafus which are made in Canada and filled with buckwheat. They sell the various shapes of meditation cushions for the same price as the website in a variety of colours and patterns. Basically anything you can find in a yoga / meditation studio from the chimes, Himalayan salt lamps, incense, cushions, mats and of course books are sold here. The owner is extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about the products.

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.

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.