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VISITORS’ GUIDE 2011-12 his visitors’ guide is published by Joie de Vivre Manitoba, the tourism sector of the CDEM, the Economic Development TCouncil 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 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 Joie de Vivre Manitoba ➊

DISCOVER JOIE DE VIVRE MANITOBA

WINNIPEG RIEL REGION

SOUTHEAST REGION

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2011-2012 FESTIVALS AND ATTRACTIONS

Photo: ➊ Grajewski Fotograph Inc | 1 ...LET YOUR SENSES BE YOUR GUIDE A feast for your eyes!

ome discover Manitoba’s musical talent and theatre companies, natural beauty: spectacular including the French-language Cercle sunrises, glistening lakes, Molière, Canada’s oldest theatre magnificent sandy beaches company. The city is also gearing up for Cand nature untouched by the spoils the highly anticipated opening of the of modern life. See the polar bears in Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Churchill, Manitoba’s northernmost 2013. The CMHR will be the first federal community, or marvel at the eerie museum devoted to human rights as dance of the northern lights (Aurora well as the first federal museum outside Borealis). The possibilities are endless! the national capital region.

Music to your ears! Come sing, dance and play with us! Whether in , 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 with its cosmopolitan arts scene, trendy shopping and fabulous dining. for its many festivals Experience the warm welcome of the Winnipeg alone features over 130 province’s rural communities, proud of festivals and special events every year! their culture and their rich heritage. You These include summer festivals like can celebrate this heritage by visiting Folklorama, North America’s largest local museums and historic sites such as the Riel House National Historic multicultural festival, and the Winnipeg Site, Fort Gibraltar in St. Boniface, and Folk Festival, a celebration that draws the Lower National Site, performers and spectators from around several of which offer interpretive tours the world. The fun is not limited to the on Manitoba’s unique past. You will summer months…Manitoba’s Festival learn more about the history of the First du Voyageur is ’s Nations, Voyageurs, Métis and the first largest winter festival. Dubbed “The settlers who came to Manitoba at the World’s Largest Kitchen Party,” Festival end of the 19th century. du Voyageur celebrates Franco-Manito- ban heritage, joie de vivre and culture. Get a whiff of Manitoba’s great outdoors! Our provincial licence plate doesn’t say “Friendly Manitoba” for nothing! Looking for something off the beaten track? Get away, breathe in the fresh air You’ll be charmed by Manitobans, and explore the Manitoba’s spectacular who invite you to discover the wildlife and natural offerings. There are attractions of the capital, Winnipeg, more than 650,000 square kilometres

Photo: ➊ Dan Harper Photography ➋ Jacinta Palud ➌ Thomas Fricke Photography | 3 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 , or do some cross-country skiing in St. Georges. Witness the annual snake-mating ritual in Narcisse or the Canada goose migration at the Interpretive Centre. Soak up the vistas of 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 Make sure to visit the Red River Valley foodie haven and can boast having one Flood Interpretive Centre in Ste. of the highest numbers of restaurants Agathe, the charming little church in per capita of all the cities in North Ste. Geneviève or Manitoba’s Dairy America, French-speaking Manitoba Museum in St. Claude. In the spring, serves up a generous helping of our celebrate the “sugaring off” season own unique brand of Joie de Vivre! in St. Pierre-Jolys, the only place in Manitoba where real maple syrup is The best way to experience this joie produced. In June, you won’t want de vivre is to bask in the warmth, to miss the St. Jean-Baptiste Day hospitality and poignant history of celebrations in La Broquerie. Manitoba’s francophones. You will be amazed by the vitality of this For more information on each community scattered mostly across Manitoba community, visit the south of the province, from St. www.joiedevivremanitoba.com 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.

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4 | 1 866 808 8338 | www.joiedevivremanitoba.com Distance in kilometres Distance in kilometres from between WINNIPEG and WINNIPEG to Canadian and Manitoba bilingual towns : American cities :

Ile-des-Chênes 19 Regina, 576 La Broquerie 79 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 798 Letellier 90 Grand Forks, 233 Lorette 35 North Dakota Minneapolis-St. Paul, Marchand 93 723 Minnesota, US Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes 129 Kenora, 205 St. Adolphe 18 , 1323 St. Claude 97 Toronto, Ontario 2155 Ste. Agathe 25 Vancouver, 76 2264 St. Jean-Baptiste 97 St. Joseph Montréal, 2368 87 St. Laurent Québec City, Québec 2627 336 St. Lazare Whitehorse, Yukon 3377 145 St. Léon St. John's, Newfoundland 3356 St. Malo 72 St. Pierre-Jolys 56 Somerset 148 St. Georges 153 Ste. Anne 37

Distance in kilometres from WINNIPEG to other Manitoban urban centres :

➊ Boissevain 244 Brandon 216 Churchill 1070 Dauphin 327 725 70 Steinbach 61 Thompson 763 Winkler 102

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Explore Manitoba Centre: 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 Lgrandeur 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 Mid-May to Labour Day, 9 AM - 7 PM daily Labor Day to Thanksgiving Day weekend, ➋ 9 AM - 5 PM Thursday to Monday TELEPHONE : (204) 349-2212

6 | 1 866 808 8338 | www.joiedevivremanitoba.com PARKS CANADA Parks Canada Kiosk located in the Explore Manitoba Centre at The Forks features information on Canada’s national parks and national historic ➌ sites in Manitoba and across the country. Parks Canada staff provide an orientation to The Forks National MANITOBA/SASKATCHEWAN Historic Site of Canada as well. Open BOUNDARY HWYS. 16 & 83 daily from May long weekend until Mid-May to Labour Day, Labour Day. Bilingual service. 9 AM - 7 PM daily The Forks National TELEPHONE : (204) 773-3181 Historic Site of Canada MANITOBA/SASKATCHEWAN 401 - 25 Forks Market Rd., Winnipeg BOUNDARY HWY. 1 TOLL-FREE : 1 (888) 773-8888 WEB : www.pc.gc.ca Mid-May to Labour Day, 9 AM - 7 PM daily TOURISME RIEL TELEPHONE : (204) 845-2049 Tourisme Riel is responsible for the francophone tourist activities for this HWY. 1 BOISSEVAIN region. Services include developing Mid-May to Labour Day, francophone tourism products and 9 AM - 7 PM daily services, as well as promoting the various attractions, historical sites, TELEPHONE : (204) 534-6303 tourist activities and services in the Riel region. Tourisme Riel operates a TOURISM WINNIPEG year-round tourist information centre Winnipeg International Airport on Provencher Boulevard, in 2000 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg St. Boniface. During the summer Main level months, 3 other centres can be found at St. Norbert Heritage Park, offering Open year-round, 8 AM - 9:45 PM daily tourist information as well as guided TELEPHONE : (204) 982-7543 tours of the park, at the St. Boniface TOLL-FREE : 1 (800) 665-0204 Cathedral and on the Esplanade Bridge. (North America) 219 Provencher Blvd., Winnipeg TOURISM WINNIPEG TELEPHONE : (204) 233-8343 TOLL-FREE : 1 (866) 808-8338 259 Portage Ave., Winnipeg (North America) TELEPHONE : (204) 943-1970 WEB : www.tourismeriel.com TOLL-FREE : 1 (800) 665-0204 (North America) MANITOBA PROVINCIAL PARKS WEB : www.visitwinnipegnow.com 200 Saulteaux Cres., Winnipeg Open 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM year-round, TELEPHONE : (204) 945-6784 Monday to Friday. 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 1 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 , 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!

8 | 1 866 808 8338 | www.joiedevivremanitoba.com Photo: ➊+➍ Dan Harper Photography ➋+➌ Maison Gabrielle Roy MAISON GABRIELLE ROY HOUSE - St. boniface Visit the house that inspired the works penned by French-speaking Manitoba’s 2most famous writer, Gabrielle Roy. ➋ 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! ➌ www.maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca

ST. BONIFACE MUSEUM Housed in the former convent of the Grey Nuns, the St. Boniface Museum lays claim as 3 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

Fort Gibraltar - St. boniface Take a step back in time and experience the life of Voyageurs during the fur 4 trade era! Fort Gibraltar is a reproduction of the original fort ➍ 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 : 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. www.fortgibraltar.com

Photo: ➊+➍ Dan Harper Photography ➋+➌ Maison Gabrielle Roy | 9 RIEL HOUSE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE - ST. vital The family home of Louis Riel 5 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 ➊

ST. NORBERT HERITAGE PROVINCIAL PARK The St. Norbert Heritage 6 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

ST. GEORGES MUSEUM A little piece of heaven located 150 km northeast of Winnipeg, 7 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!

10 | 1 866 808 8338 | www.joiedevivremanitoba.com Photo: ➊ Parks Canada - Aronec MANITOBA DAIRY MUSEUM / ST. CLAUDE GAOL MUSEUM Learn how the dairy industry 8has 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 ➋ 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

ST. JOSEPH MUSEUM A village within a village… there’s no better way to describe the St. 9 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

RED RIVER VALLEY FLOOD INTERPRETIVE CENTRE - Ste. agathe On April 30, 1997, the village of Ste. 10 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 innipeg’s francophone community welcomes you! Discover the tourist attractions of the bilingual neighbourhoods of St. Boniface, St. Vital Wand St. Norbert, where you will learn more about the long and eventful history of Manitoba’s francophone community and its rich culture.

Head to the junction of the Red and 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 ➊ 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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St. BONIFACE CITY HALL, CENTRE CULTUREL TOURIME RIEL OFFICE: FRANCO-MANITOBAIN, CCFM 219 Provencher Blvd. 340 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 233-8343 TELEPHONE : (204) 233-8972 EMAIL : [email protected] EMAIL : [email protected] WEB : www.tourismeriel.com WEB : www.ccfm.mb.ca

All the tourism information you’ll A focal point for French cultural life in need! The home of St. Boniface’s Winnipeg, the CCFM is home to many civic government for nearly 70 years, events and celebrations year round. It this building recalls the era when St. features an art gallery, restaurant and Boniface was an independent city, concert halls. The CCFM is a frequent prior to amalgamation with Winnipeg host to live entertainment veering all in 1972. Today, the building houses styles from classical to pop and jazz. the Riel Tourism Bureau, an excellent There’s always something happening source of information for attractions at the CCFM! and events throughout the Riel District and French Manitoba. COLLÈGE UNIVERSITAIRE DE ST. BONIFACE St. BONIFACE CATHEDRAL 200 de la Cathédrale Ave. 190 de la Cathedrale Ave. TELEPHONE : (204) 233-0210 TELEPHONE : (204) 233-7304 WEB : www.cusb.ca WEB : www.cathedralestboniface.mb.ca The Collège is the oldest post- One of St. Boniface’s most striking secondary educational institution landmarks, the St. Boniface Cathedral in Western Canada. Visitors to the attracts thousands of visitors each Collège are encouraged to visit the year, and for good reason! Discover the on-site art gallery, and to view the unique architecture of the present-day sculpture of Louis Riel by Franco- Cathedral, built inside the ruins of the Manitobain sculptor Marcien Lemay, oldest basilica in Western Canada. located outside on the Collège’s east side facing Aulneau Street. 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!

Photo: ➊ Dan Harper Photography | 13 FORT GIBRALTAR 866 St. Joseph St. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-7692 EMAIL : [email protected] WEB : www.fortgibraltar.com

Take a step back in time and experience the life of Voyageurs during the fur trade era! LA MAISON DES ARTISTES Fort Gibraltar is a reproduction of the VISUELS FRANCOPHONES original fort built by the Northwest 219 Provencher Blvd. Company in 1809-1810. It played a TELEPHONE : (204) 237-5964 key role in the legendary rivalry and EMAIL : [email protected] struggle between the two giants of the WEB : www.maisondesartistes.mb.ca fur trade: the Northwest and Hudson’s Bay companies. During the summer The Maison des artistes visuels months, why not take a guided tour of francophones is an artist centre of the site with interpreters dressed in contemporary art that works with the period costumes? Fort Gibraltar is also francophone community in Manitoba as open in February during the Festival well as the French-speaking community du Voyageur, Western Canada’s largest at large. It supports the promotion of winter festival. works in all disciplines via exhibitions, exchanges, workshops and artist GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF residencies. To enhance the profes- OLD ST. BONIFACE sionalism of its members, it organizes 219 Provencher Blvd. training sessions, talks and forums. Tourisme Riel Office TELEPHONE : (204) 233-8343 MAISON GABRIELLE-ROY HOUSE or 1 (866) 808-8338 375 Deschambault St. EMAIL : [email protected] TELEPHONE : (204) 231-3853 WEB : www.tourismeriel.com EMAIL : [email protected] WEB : www.maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca Find out about the people, the buildings and events that have shaped Visit the house that inspired the works today’s St. Boniface. Discover the penned by French-speaking Manitoba’s unique architecture, atmosphere and most famous writer, Gabrielle Roy. charm of a vibrant community that reflects both the determination and Maison Gabrielle Roy House, located joie de vivre of Franco-Manitobans. at 375 Deschambault Street, was the Duration: 90-120 minutes. birthplace of the world-renowned French-Canadian author and her home for 28 years. The house features prominently in several of her works,

14 | 1 866 808 8338 | www.joiedevivremanitoba.com Photo: ➊ Dan Harper Photography including the biographical novel Rue Built by the nuns from 1846 to 1851, the Deschambault (translated into English Museum boasts an impressive collection as Street of Riches). The residence has of artifacts representing the life and been restored to its original state and culture of Manitoba’s francophone and is now a museum where visitors can Métis communities, and includes a explore the early life of Gabrielle Roy. special exhibit on Louis Riel. While there, make sure to check out the attic! ROYAL CANADIAN MINT 520 Lagimodière Blvd. RIEL HOUSE NATIONAL TELEPHONE : (204) 983-6429 HISTORIC SITE or 1 (877) 974-6468 330 River Rd. EMAIL : [email protected] TELEPHONE : (204) 257-1783 WEB : www.mint.ca/tours EMAIL : [email protected] WEB : www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/riel/ Plan a visit that will help you appreciate the technology and The family home of Louis Riel innovation of the Royal Canadian welcomes you! Mint. The Interactive Museum describes the fascinating coin Riel House is a national historic site production process. You will even have that pays tribute to the famous Métis the chance to hold a $400 000 gold leader. It has been restored and brick in your hands. The Winnipeg furnished as it was in 1886, six months facility produces all the coins used after the death of Louis Riel. Learn daily in Canada and has struck over 55 more about the life and achievements billion coins for over 72 countries all of Manitoba’s “founding father” and over the world. his family in this house where his body lay in state following his execution for his role in the Northwest Rebellion.

St. BONIFACE MUSEUM ➊ 494 Taché Ave. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-4500 EMAIL : [email protected] 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 them: their architecture, the men who PROVINCIAL PARK helped build them, as well as the floods 40 Turnbull Dr. and fires which destroyed them. TELEPHONE : (204) 945-4375 WEB : www.manitobaparks.com OUTDOOR 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. LÉON GARDENS St. Norbert’s francophone community 419 St. Mary’s Rd. and the life of the region’s pioneers as TELEPHONE : (204) 237-7216 you tour the park and its historic 19th EMAIL : [email protected] century homes. Winnipeg’s francophone outdoor THEATRE IN THE CEMETERY market, Jardins St. Léon Gardens is 190 de la Cathédrale Ave. popular with Winnipeggers who seek St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery fresh, locally-grown, fruits, vegetables, TELEPHONE : (204) 986-8496 flowers and bedding plants. Open from WEB : www.theatredanslecimetiere.com May to end of September.

Theatre in the Cemetery presents two LAGIMODIÈRE-GABOURY PARK plays this summer: “In Riel’s Footsteps” Along the Seine River on Aubert Street and “The Age of the Cathedrals.” LA BARRIÈRE PARK In Riel’s Footsteps : Come join us at the St. Norbert St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery for a TELEPHONE : (204) 986-7623 guided tour with a twist, a theatrical experience that makes learning about PARC ELZÉAR-GOULET PARK French-Canadian and Métis heritage Along the Red River, entrance fun and exciting. Watch as history Taché Ave. 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

16 | 1 866 808 8338 | www.joiedevivremanitoba.com ST. VITAL PARK TRAPPIST MONASTERY River Rd, just north of Bishop PROVINCIAL PARK Grandin Blvd. 100 Ruins of the Monastery St. TELEPHONE : (204) 986-7623 St. Norbert

One of Winnipeg’s most beautiful The Trappist Monastery was parks, it lies on the east bank of the established in 1892 by five members Red River. It features a pond, several of the Trappist Order from the Abbey hiking trails, a playground and picnic of Bellefontaine, France. In 1978, areas. During the winter months, the the Trappists moved to a site near park offers groomed cross-country Holland, Manitoba, to protect their skiing trails, toboggan slides and an contemplative life from the effects of outdoor skating rink. urban sprawl. Fire gutted the vacated church and residential wing five years ST. NORBERT MARKET later. Additional information about the 3414 Pembina Rd. Trappist monks and the monastery is TELEPHONE : (204) 275-8349 on display at the remaining ruins. WEB : www.stnorbertfarmersmarket.ca SEINE RIVER TRAIL (1.25 km) It’s 5:30 am on a Saturday morning, and Entrance at the Lagimodière- Manitoba’s farmers are arriving at the Gaboury Park site of Le Marché St. Norbert Farmers’ Market. They’re bringing the bounty of This beautiful nature trail follows the the fields to the tables of the city, as they winding Seine River through Old do every week, rain or shine, from June St. Boniface to the Red River. through to the end of October. St. NORBERT HERITAGE TRAIL Le Marché St. Norbert Farmers’ TELEPHONE : (204) 261-4454 Market is Manitoba’s largest and WEB : www.mrta.mb.ca/Trails/StNorbert/ best-known farmers’ market. Featured EMAIL : [email protected] 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.

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GARAGE CAFÉ RESTAURANT PALADIN 166 Provencher Blvd. 588 Des Meurons St. WEB : www.garagecafe.ca TELEPHONE : (204) 237-3198 TELEPHONE: (204) 237-0737 STEP’N OUT SUR IN FERNO’S BISTRO LE BOULEVARD 312 Des Meurons St. 157 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 262-7400 TELEPHONE : (204) 956-7837 WEB: www.stepnout.ca LA P’TITE France 241 St. Mary’s Rd. SEINE RIVER CAFÉ TELEPHONE : (204) 237-5468 A-390 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-4864 LA TRATTORIA 271 Provencher Blvd. SAWATDEE THAI WEB : www.latrattoriawinnipeg.ca 150 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 233-5813 TELEPHONE : (204) 415-1001 EMAIL : [email protected] SWEET IMPRESSIONS LE CROISSANT 268 Taché Ave. 276 Taché Ave. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-0743 TELEPHONE : (204) 237-3536 WEB : www.sweetimpressions.ca

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AU BONHEUR D’OCCASION St. BONIFACE MUSEUM Maison Gabrielle Roy House Boutique GIFT SHOP 375 Deschambault St. 494 Taché Ave. TELEPHONE : (204) 231-3853 TELEPHONE : (204) 237-4500 EMAIL : [email protected] WEB : www.maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca VOYAGEUR BOUTIQUE 233 Provencher Blvd. BIJOU TREASURES TELEPHONE : (204) 237-7692 190 Provencher Blvd. TELEPHONE : (204) 233-9722 EMAIL : [email protected] WHERE TO STAY WEB : www.bijoutreasures.com

CKW HANDBAGS 104-147 Provencher Blvd. INN AT THE FORKS TELEPHONE : (204) 233-3327 75 Forks Market Rd., The Forks WEB : www.cwhandbags.ca TELEPHONE : (204) 942-6555 or 1 (877) 377-4100 HAFIA BOUTIQUE EMAIL : [email protected] 202 Provencher Blvd. or [email protected] TELEPHONE : (204) 415-2510 WEB : www.innforks.com

LA BOUTIQUE DU LIVRE 130 Marion St. TELEPHONE : (204) 237-3395 or 1 (888) 712-8389 EMAIL : [email protected] 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 : [email protected] WEBSITE : www.monnaie.ca

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FAIRMONT WINNIPEG 2 Lombard Pl. TELEPHONE : (204) 957-1350 or 1 (888) 974-7666 EMAIL : [email protected] 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 ➋ or 1 (877) 991-4440 WEB : www.travelodgewinnipeg.com

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Gateway for Manitoba’s first Francophones id you know that the local history of Manitoba’s francophone community began in this magnificent Dregion that spans from the area east of the Red River to the Ontario border, where the open prairies meet the rugged landscape of the ?

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!

Photo: ➊ Inn at the Forks ➋ Norwood Hotel | 21 HISTORIC SITES & ATTRACTIONS

RED RIVER VALLEY FLOOD ST. GEORGES MUSEUM INTERPRETIVE CENTRE 19 Caron South Bay, St. Georges Parc Sir Georges-Étienne Cartier Park, TELEPHONE : (204) 367-9274 Ste. Agathe or (204) 367-8801 TELEPHONE : (204) 882-2153 EMAIL : [email protected] or (204) 882-2696 WEB : www.steagathe.mb.ca A little piece of heaven located 150 km north-east of Winnipeg, the On April 30, 1997, the village of francophone community of St. Georges Ste. Agathe was hit by the biggest flood invites you to come and discover its seen in the Red River basin in over a museum, which explores the 19th century. The little town quickly came century settlement history of the to symbolize the devastating effects of region at the mouth of Lake Winnipeg the floods that have been a constant and houses an impressive collection of feature of life in the Red River Valley. antiques and artifacts.

It seems only appropriate that A visit to the museum is also an Ste. Agathe is now the site of the Red opportunity to take in the region’s River Valley Flood Interpretive Centre, spectacular scenery! built to help the wider public better understand the devastating effects of ST. PIERRE-JOLYS MUSEUM flooding and to highlight the courage 432 Joubert St., St. Pierre-Jolys of the victims. 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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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 STE. ANNE MARKET LORETTE GOLF COURSE Fridays, 3:00PM – 6:30 PM, Box 10, RR2, Lorette July to September TELEPHONE : (204) 878-2172 Sports Complex Parking lot WEB : www.lorettegolf.ca TELEPHONE : (204) 422-6631

LORETTE MARKET ST. MALO MARKET Wednesdays, 4:00PM – 7:00PM, Saturdays, 10:00AM – 1 :30 PM, July to September July to September Community Centre L‘auberge St. Malo TELEPHONE : (204) 878-4650 TELEPHONE : (204) 347-5976

PIC-A-BERRY WATER FUN RENTALS St. Pierre-Jolys St. Malo TELEPHONE: (204) 433-7125 TELEPHONE : (204) 347-5514

St. GEORGES beach St. Georges TELEPHONE : (204) 367-4767 WHERE TO EAT WEB : www.villagestgeorges.ca

SANDILANDS PROVINCIAL CHEZ MÉMÈRE FOREST St. Malo Marchand, RM of Piney TÉLÉPHONE : (204) 433-7082

SASKAHBERRY FARM DC’S STEAKHOUSE AND GRILL St. Pierre-Jolys 3 Pignons St., La Broquerie TELEPHONE : (204) 433-7574 TELEPHONE : (204) 424-5835 WEB : www.labhotel.ca

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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 ➊

OMA’S SCHNITZEL STUBE LA BROQUERIE HOTEL 601 Sabourin St. South La Broquerie (On Hwy. 59 S) St. Pierre-Jolys TELEPHONE : (204) 424-5302 TELEPHONE : (204) 433-7726 or 1 (866) 424-5302 WEB : www.labhotel.ca ST. PIERRE BAKERY 530 Hébert Ave. East, St. Pierre-Jolys LE CHÂTEAU DES SAGES B & B TELEPHONE : (204) 433-7763 327 Sabourin St. North, St. Pierre-Jolys TELEPHONE : (204) 433-3202 WHERE TO STAY or 1 (866) 226-2770 WEB : www.chateaudessages.ca

LOG HAVEN LODGE CALDER HOUSE B & B Lorraine Jones-Racine P.O Box 2562, La Broquerie Box 114, 5 Hebert St., St. Malo TELEPHONE : (204) 326-1837 TELEPHONE : (204) 347-5624 EMAIL : or (204) 712-7086 [email protected] EMAIL : [email protected] WEB : www.calderhealinghouse.com WEB : www.loghavenlodge.ca

GÎTE DE FOREST B & B LODGE 512 Côté Ave., St. Pierre-Jolys Pine Falls / St. Georges TELEPHONE : (204) 433-7870 TELEPHONE : (204) 367-2252 or 1 (866) 661-7870 EMAIL : [email protected] WEB : www.gitedeforestbb.com

24 | 1 866 808 8338 | www.joiedevivremanitoba.com NESTIN’ ON THE LAKEVIEW CAMPING DEBONAIR Albert and Hedy Janzen Jean-Paul or Agnes Gosselin Box 94, 9 Lakeview Rd., St. Malo Hwys. 59 & 403 C.P. 68 st. Malo TELEPHONE : (204) 347-4788 TELEPHONE : (204) 347-5336 or (204) 746-5879 EMAIL : [email protected] EMAIL : [email protected] WEB : www.DebonairCampground.com WEB : http://www.bedandbreakfast. mb.ca/nestin LILAC RESORT CAMPGROUND & WATERSLIDE PARK PAPERTOWN MOTOR INN Ste. Anne Powerview / St. Georges TELEPHONE : (204) 422-5760 TELEPHONE : (204) 367-2261 WEB : www.lilacresort.com

St. MALO GOLF & CABINS Ô ROSEAU P.O Box 220, St. Malo St. Malo TELEPHONE : (204) 347-5514 TELEPHONE : (204) 427-2922 or 1 (866) 226-6880 WEB : www.oroseau.ca EMAIL : [email protected] WEB : www.stmalolodge.com St. MALO PROVINCIAL PARK St. Malo TELEPHONE : 1 (888) 482-2267 CAMPING WEB : www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/parks

ARROWHEAD RV PARK Île-des-Chênes TELEPHONE : 1 (888) 878-4203 EMAIL : [email protected] WEB : www.arrowheadrvpark.ca

BLUE WATER RV PARK & CAMPGROUND Powerview-Pine Falls TELEPHONE : (204) 367-4748 EMAIL : [email protected] WEB : www.bluewatercampground.ca/

Photo: ➊ Georges Beaudry | 25 A Francophone presence for more than 200 years 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 MManitoba. 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.

This area has witnessed a strong ➊ 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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GABRIELLE ROY MUSEUM ST. JOSEPH MUSEUM 289 Carlton Ave., Somerset 19 Roy Ave., St. Joseph TELEPHONE : (204) 744-2170 TELEPHONE : (204) 737-2625 EMAIL : [email protected] or (204) 324-4209 WEB : www.montcalmmanitoba.ca The Gabrielle Roy Museum contains a collection of objects that once A village within a village… there’s no belonged to the Roy family, as well as better way to describe the St. Joseph letters written by Gabrielle Roy. There Museum! is also a large triptych which depicts the life and writings of the famous The museum is actually a small village Franco-Manitoban author. that features a number of restored buildings, including houses, a school, a MANITOBA DAIRY MUSEUM / stable, a metal forge and a general store. ST. CLAUDE GAOL MUSEUM It also has one of Western Canada’s 164 Jobin Ave., St. Claude largest collections of vintage tractors. 5 Provincial Route See firsthand how early pioneer farmers TELEPHONE : (204) 379-2156 lived and worked over a century ago. or (204) 379-2228 / (204) 379-2679 ST. LÉON INTERPRETIVE WEB : www.stclaude.ca CENTRE or www.historicplaces.ca 35 Baie du lac, St. Léon Learn how the dairy industry has TELEPHONE : (204) 424-4374 evolved over the years at the Manitoba EMAIL : [email protected] Dairy Museum in St. Claude, in the WEB : www.cistleon.com province’s southwest region. Imagine you are a pioneer and see how cream This is an interpretive centre on wind and butter were made at the turn of energy as well as the salamander, the the last century. The museum site also little migratory creature that is found includes the town’s old train station, everywhere in the region during a chapel and the Bell School Museum, the summer. 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!

Photo: ➊ Jacinta Palud | 27 PIONEERS AND CHANOINESSES MUSEUM 55 Rogers St., C.P 186 Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes TELEPHONE : (204) 248-2687 EMAIL : [email protected]

Two museums in one; this museum SOMERSET FARMERS’ MARKET explores the life of the early pioneers Wednesdays, 5:00PM – 7:00PM, of the region, while chronicling the July - September history of the order of nuns known Calrton and 3rd St., Somerset as “Chanoinesses régulières des Cinq TELEPHONE : (204) 774-2170 Plaies du Sauveur.” The pioneer EMAIL : [email protected] section of the museum is home to more than 10,000 artifacts of historic STE. AGATHE FARMERS’ importance and worth a detour in its MARKET own right. Thursdays, 4:00PM – 5:00PM, end of June - September Centre of town – Cheyenne Boiler OUTDOOR TELEPHONE : (204) 422-6631 ST. CLAUDE COMMUNITY GARDEN ASPERGES JAMAULT St. Claude ASPARAGUS U-PICK TELEPHONE: (204) 379-2522 Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes TELEPHONE : (204) 248-2196 TRANS CANADA TRAIL St. Léon LA P’TITE FOURCHE PARK TELEPHONE : (204) 744-2765 St. Lazare TELEPHONE : (204) 683-2250

MANIPOGO GOLF & WHERE TO EAT COUNTRY CLUB Lac Francis Rd., St. Laurent TELEPHONE : (204) 646-2100 BARNAY’S RESTAURANT & or 1 (877) 646-2101 LOUNGE WEB : www.manipogogolf.mb.ca Letellier TELEPHONE : (204) 737-2249 MEINDL BEACH PARK & SAND PIPER PARK CAFE CAPRICORNE St. Laurent Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes TELEPHONE : (204) 646-2259 TELEPHONE : (204) 248-2012

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DAC’S DRIVE INN GîTE MAISON PRÈS DE LA ROUGE B & B Section 3, Somerset TELEPHONE : (204) 744-2035 Suzanne & Guy Gagnon Box 145-425 Lemoine St., LE CAFÉ Ste. Agathe St. Lazare TELEPHONE : (204) 882-2493 TELEPHONE : (204) 683-2340 EMAIL : [email protected] WEB : LETELLIER RESTAURANT www.gitemaisonpresdelarouge.com Letellier REKINDLE THE FIRE TELEPHONE : (204) 737-2630 COUPLES RESORT MAMA LOU’S ENCORE 38 Allard Road, St. Laurent RESTAURANT TELEPHONE : (204) 338-9652 St. Claude or 1 (866) 338-9652 TÉLÉPHONE : (204) 379-2727 EMAIL : [email protected] NOTRE-DAME HOTEL WEB : www.rekindlethefire.ca (Restaurant) Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes TELEPHONE: (204) 248-2354 CAMPING SOMERSET FOOD BAR Somerset PARC SIR GEORGES-ÉTIENNE- TELEPHONE : (204) 744-2042 CARTIER PARK RAY & ALBERT’S SHELL Ste. Agathe SERVICE & MOTEL TELEPHONE : (204) 882-2696 St. Claude WEB : www.steagathe.mb.ca TELEPHONE : (204) 379-2491 NOTRE-DAME CAMPGROUND Y & J’s HOTEL & CHINESE Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes RESTAURANT TELEPHONE : (204) 248-2348 96 1st St., St. Claude WEB : www.notre-dame-de-lourdes.ca TELEPHONE : (204) 379-2230 St. JEAN-BAPTISTE PARK VALLEE CAFE St. Jean-Baptiste St. Lazare TELEPHONE : (204) 758-3881 TELEPHONE : (204) 683-2357 WEB : www.rmmontcalm.com

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DOORS OPEN WINNIPEG LE MARCHÉ ST. NORBERT May 28 - 29, 2011 FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, June 4 - late October 2011 WEB : www.doorsopenwinnipeg.ca 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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FROG FOLLIES & AGRICULTURAL FAIR St. Pierre-Jolys July 14 – 17, 2011

The idea for the Frog Follies emerged in 1970 as part of the Manitoba Centennial celebrations. Forty ST. JEAN-BAPTISTE DAYS years later, the festival is still going La Broquerie strong, with its slo-pitch tournament, June 25 - 26, 2011 a parade and performances by local artists. The highlight of the The village of La Broquerie hosts weekend is the famous frog jumping French Canada’s biggest holiday, championship, which continues to St. Jean-Baptiste Day. And St. Jean- draw crowds year after year! Baptiste Days have been celebrated in La Broquerie since 1897! Today, some TELEPHONE : (204) 746-5362 500 people come to La Broquerie at WEB : www.frogfollies.com the end of June to take in the annual CHÂTEAUGUAY FESTIVAL festivities, which include musical performances, many sports and St. Georges recreational activities, a mass, a parade July 15 - 17 2011 and much more. It has something for The festival, named in honour of all ages and tastes! the Quebec town of origin of its WEB : www.labroquerie.com first settlers, is the main summer attraction in St. Georges. The event MONTCALM HERITAGE features pickerel fishing, a sandcastle- FESTIVAL building contest, treasure hunt, sports St. Joseph tournaments, board games, and a live June 18 - 19, 2011 show. The Biggest Liar contest is also very popular…and that’s no lie! Come celebrate Canada Day and harvest season in St. Joseph! WEB : www.villagestgeorges.ca Fun-filled activities include: a parade, barbecue, baseball tournament and children’s activities.

WEB : www.montcalmmanitoba.ca

Photo: ➊ Jacinta Palud | 31 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 traditional dancing and jigging as well than a century. Festivities include a as mouth-watering French-Canadian community supper and a ceremony at specialties like tourtière (meat pie), the town cenotaph to commemorate pea soup and sugar pie. the sacrifice of local French and Canadian soldiers in . ST. LAURENT Métis DAYS July 30 – 31, 2011 WEB : www.stclaude.ca St. Laurent is a proud Métis town with CHEYENNE DAY one of the largest Métis populations Ste. Agathe in North America. Each year, Métis July 23, 2011 Days promotes this unique Métis culture. Highlights of the celebration Every year, this charming francophone include dancing, fiddling and jigging, a community in the Red River Valley slo-pitch tournament, parade, monster hosts Cheyenne Day, a country fair for bingo and karaoke. The popular the whole family, featuring a pancake celebration of Métis culture attracts breakfast, horseshoe tournament, hundreds of festival-goers each year beach volley-ball, baseball, children’s and is also an important fundraiser for crafts, community supper, “beer and the community. skits”, a dance and fireworks. Plenty of fun from morning to night! 4 P FESTIVAL Powerview-Pinefalls – FOLKLORAMA September 2 - 5, 2011 French-Canadian Pavilion Winnipeg The Town of Powerview-Pine Falls August 9 – 16, 2011 invites you to its annual 4P Festival which stands for Paper, Peas, Power Winnipeg’s Folklorama is the largest and Pickerel! Enjoy a weekend of and longest-running multicultural entertainment, a good ole’ Manitoba festival in the world! It lasts two social, a kids’ zone, a slo-pitch full weeks and presents forty-plus tournament, a fishing and ATV poker pavilions that celebrate the diverse derby, a horseshoe tournament and cultures found in Manitoba. The highly lots more! popular French-Canadian Pavilion (Pavillon canadien-français) features WEB : www.powerview-pinefalls.com

32 | 1 866 808 8338 | www.joiedevivremanitoba.com ST. LAURENT Métis golf and basketball tournaments, MUSIC FESTIVAL guided tours of the Pioneers and September 3 – 4, 2011 Chanoinesses Museum, a craft sale, entertainment and fireworks. The Métis Music Festival is an exciting WEB : www.notre-dame-de-lourdes.ca two-day festival in St. Laurent! It puts the spotlight on Métis culture with MUDFEST : A FAMILY lots of jigging, fiddling and a great MESSTIVAL square dancing event. The festival September 10 - 11, 2011 also features talented musicians from Parc St. Adolphe Park the area and around Manitoba. There are activities and rides for the kids. Go ahead, get dirty! MudFest 2011 is a Proceeds from the non-profit festival family fun festival in St. Adolphe that go to the community, primarily its aims to celebrate community spirit as sports and recreation centre. well as raise environmental pride. The WEB : www.metismusicfestival.ca mudpit activities are a must: the dash for cash, tug of war games, mudpie DAWSON TRAIL DAYS making, mud sculptures, mudslides for Ste. Anne kids and adults, the mudcake breakfast September 2 – 4, 2011 as well as a Cyclocross Race, gardening and composting workshops and local Named after the historic Dawson and Métis entertainment. 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.

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 Notre- Dame-de-Lourdes. This gathering takes place over an entire weekend and features a range of activities, including

| 33 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 Experience the tranquil setting of showcases concurrent events in several St. Malo Park in the off-season by locations across Canada. In Manitoba, attending the annual Cyclocross Race. free, hands-on and interactive activities Riders of all ages and abilities are invite the public to engage with artists welcome to experience the circuit in the community. Discover the bike race with various elements such “behind-the-scenes” world of artists as grass, sand, elevation changes and by getting involved in a performance cycling through trees. Onsite activities or taking a dance workshop. The include bannock-making, a playground possibilities are endless! and crafts for the kids. So bring the family and stay for the afternoon! And WEB : www.culturedays.ca the timing couldn’t be better – the day ends with the St. Malo Fall Supper. FALL SUPPERS In many of Manitoba’s French STE. ANNE WINTER CARNIVAL communities, Fall is synonymous End of January with Fall Suppers. These popular community get-togethers, can A mid-winter carnival… the perfect be compared to a big buffet of thing to get you out of the house, home-cooked meals that include spend time with friends and have fun! mouth-watering traditional options The Ste. Anne Winter Carnival is held such as “tourtière”, “beignes croches” during the last weekend in January, and “sucre à la crème”. To find out and features fun for the whole family, when and where these suppers are including a social night, dance, curling, taking place, simply go to: http:// hockey, children’s crafts, and a snow calendrier.franco-manitobain.org/ sculpture contest. content/calendrier/index.php 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”! The Festival of Friends is also a This unique ten-day festival celebrates way to promote St. Malo Provincial the joie de vivre of Voyageurs from the Park’s many winter activities, such fur trade era. It also showcases French- as cross-country skiing, skating and Canadian culture, traditional cuisine, snow shoeing. a host of musical entertainment, and jigging and fiddling contests. With its TELEPHONE : (204) 347-5869 magnificent snow sculptures, Festival WEB : www.friendsofstmalopark.com du Voyageur also celebrates winter fun WINTERFEST with lots of outdoor activities for the entire family. Powerview Pine Falls & St. Georges February long weekend The great winter gathering is held every February in St. Boniface, in the Ever wanted to play in a golf heart of Winnipeg’s French quarter! tournament…in the snow? If so, you won’t want to miss the Powerview-Pine TELEPHONE : (204) 237-7692 Falls and St. Georges Winterfest. or (204) 233-ALLÔ Other activities on the program WEB : www.festivalvoyageur.mb.ca include a Muck Jam, cross-country skiing and fireworks. ST. MALO FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS LOUIS RIEL DAY CELEBRATIONS February 16 – 19, 2012 St. Lazare Saturday and Sunday of the February The St. Malo Festival of Friends invites long weekend us to celebrate Franco-Manitoban joie de vivre and the joys of winter! The St. Lazare community celebrates The Festival is an opportunity to keep its Métis roots during its Louis Riel Voyageur culture and traditions alive Day celebrations. Activities include through historical interpretation, a pea tobogganing, a Barouche (Métis card soup contest (‘May the best soup win!’) game) tournament, bannock, and a and performances by local artists. local talent show with singers, dancers and storytellers. This event is organized by the St. Lazare Métis association.

Photo: ➊ Dan Harper Photography | 35 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 FortWhyte Alive Assiniboia Downs (204) 989-8355 (204) 885-3330 www.fortwhyte.org www.assiniboiadowns.com Manitoba Children’s Museum (204) 924-4000 (204) 986-2327 www.childrensmuseum.com www.winnipeg.ca/assiniboinepark Legislative Building Club Regent Casino (204) 945-5813 (204) 957-2700 or 1 (888) 493-4652 www.gov.mb.ca/legtour/legbld.fr.html www.casinosofwinnipeg.com

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

Photo: ➊ Travel Manitoba | 37 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 ➊

Trappist Monastery Ruins Marine Museum of Manitoba St. Norbert (204) 482-7761 www.marinemuseum.ca Western Canada Aviation Museum (204) 786-5503 New Heritage Museum www.wcam.mb.ca (204) 642-4001 www.nihm.ca Winnipeg Art Gallery (204) 786-6641 Oak Hammock Marsh www.wag.mb.ca Interpretive Centre Fort Gibraltar (204) 467-3300 or 1 (888) 50-MARSH (204) 237-7692 www.oakhammockmarsh.ca www.fortgibraltar.com Stonewall Quarry Park Assiniboine Park Zoo (204) 467-7980 (204) 927-6001 www.stonewall.ca www.zoosociety.com CENTRAL PLAINS/ INTERLAKE PEMBINA VALLEY Hecla Provincial Park Manitoba Agricultural Museum (204) 945-6784 or 1 (800) 214-6497 (204) 637-2354 www.manitobaparks.com www.ag-museum.mb.ca

Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre (204) 785-6050 or 1 (888) 773-8888 (204) 822-3406 www.pc.gc.ca www.discoverfossils.com

38 | 1 866 808 8338 | www.joiedevivremanitoba.com Fort La Reine Museum Inglis Elevators (204) 857-3259 (204) 564-2243 www.fortlareinemuseum.com www.ingliselevators.com

Spruce Woods Provincial Park Riding Mountain National Park (204) 945-6784 or 1 (800) 214-6497 (204) 848-7275 www.manitobaparks.com www.pc.gc.ca

WESTERN Fort Dauphin Museum Commonwealth Air Training (204) 638-6630 Plan Museum www.fortdauphinmuseum.wordpress.com (204) 727-2444 NORTH OF 53 www.airmuseum.ca Churchill (Polar Bear/Whale Tours) International Peace Garden www.townofchurchill.ca (204) 534-2510 or 1 (888) 432-6733 www.peacegarden.com Pisew Falls (204) 945-6784 or 1 (800) 214-6497 Margaret Laurence Home www.manitobaparks.com (204) 476-3612 www.mts.net/~mlhome/ Heritage North Museum (204) 677-2216 Outdoor Art Gallery www.thompson.heritage.north.museum www.boissevain.ca Sam Waller Museum Riverbank Discovery Centre (204) 623-3802 (204) 729-2141 or 1 (888) 799-1111 www.samwallermuseum.ca www.riverbank.mb.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

Photo: ➊ Parks Canada - Aronec | 39 Photo: Ernest P. Mayer Snow Lake Mining Museum (204) 358-7867

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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