Historic Sites in Manitoba

"Overlooking the Red River,this beautiful riverside park has been declared a national historic site to preserve and protect the 6000 year old heritage the land holds. It’s believed that the most important events of Western Canada were witnesses by the land of The Forks. Open to the public and easily accessible, The Forks National Historic Site is a great place, especially if you have child...Read more"

"Many cities have a history that dates a couple of hundred years, but Winnipeg dates back thousands. The Forks has been a meeting place for 6,000 years. Located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, it was a meeting place for indigenous people to trade."

"Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum opened its doors to the public in 1967. Built in 1847, was run by the Grey Nuns, and served as Western Canada’s first hospital, orphanage, and seniors’ home. It was in 1938 that the basement of St. Boniface Cathedral was converted into a museum."

"Nestled in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, this museum will transport you back to the Victorian era. Built in 1895, it was once of the home of Sir Hugh John Mcdonald (son of John A. Macdonald). One of Canada's finest examples of Queen Anne revival architecture, take a walk through the rooms where you'll discover the lives, history and culture of the people who lived during this time."

"See how the city’s upper crust lived at this turn-of-the-last-century home. The restored home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald, former Premier of Manitoba, is one of Winnipeg’s finest examples of Queen Anne Revival architecture. The lavish interior is decorated with period antiques dating back to the Victorian era."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Hans-Jürgen Hübner used under CC BY 3.0. A national historic site honoring the life of Louis Riel - an activist and Metis politician - Riel House is located in St. Vital parish in Winnipeg, Canada. This one-and-a-half-story house sits along the Red River and still maintains the original charm of the building even though it has been restored and acquired by the Winnipeg Historical Society."

"Go back in history to the times of the inexplicable heroes when you visit the Reil House National Historic Site. This place was built as the home to Riel’s mother but eventually came to commemorate the life of the Métis politician and activist Louis Riel. This place entered the list for the federal list of heritage sites."

"As a meeting place and trade center dating back centuries, Winnipeg’s history is complicated. Today it remains one of the most diverse cities in Canada drawing many new immigrants form around the world each year. The story that has shaped Winnipeg (and Manitoba), more than any other, is that of the Metis people."

"Seven Oaks House Museum is a two-storey log building constructed between 1851 and 1853. It was the former house of John Inkster, a prominent merchant and farmer. Decorated with family furnishings, including some handmade furniture, and other period pieces, the museum provides a glimpse into 19th century life in the Red River Colony."

"The Seven Oaks House Museum is a museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The two-storey log dwelling is designated a Provincial Heritage Site, and a Winnipeg Landmark Heritage Structure. Museum • History museum • Specialty museum • Historical place"

"We went to Chop for Mother's Day, and also 1st time out since a year ago February. Appetizers were chili garlic shrimp and escargot. I had the Filet Mignon..."

"At the foot of Esplanade Riel, overlooking the Red River and Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Promenade Café and Wine is an ideal venue to take in the city skyline with clients and colleagues. Standard breakfast fare, perfectly prepared, is augmented by an array of sweet and savory crêpes, a nod to the city’s French Quarter. Popular with the business set, this quiet St. Boniface café bridges proximity to downtown and respite from the urban bustle."

"Serving, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, but you need to go for brunch. The owner’s passion is to make their customers happy with great, local food. If you are looking for something delicious but simple, the French Toast is the way to go."