Historic Sites in Winnipeg

"The Forks National Historic Site is a 9-acre park on the Red River with local history exhibits & art, plus a playground & amphitheater operated by Park Canada. The park is at the intersection of Red and Assiniboine Rivers. The park includes interpretive displays, artwork, walking trails pier, a canoe cove, a native prairie garden, and concerts and activities at a riverside amphitheater."

"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."

"The structure stands as a symbol of the early Métis culture, a reflection of the life and struggle of Louis Riel (Founder of the province of Manitoba) to protect the social, cultural, and political status of his fellow Métis. It was built in 1880-1881 on the site of an earlier home of Riel’s mother, since then the house is occupied by his family. Declared as a historic site in 1968, the place has been acquired by Parks Canada and acts as a collection of fascinating and complex stories of Louis Riel and his legacy."

"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."

"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"

"With skating and walking trails, FortWhyte Alive is a winter wonderland within city limits where you can fly down the toboggan run, learn to ice fish and even do yoga in the snow. It also is home to the Buffalo Stone Cafe, a delightful eatery that serves local, organic and sustainable dishes from scratch. The best way to refuel before more winter adventures!"

"You’ll find this quaint bakery in Winnipeg’s Little Italy on Corydon. Visit them for all your cookie, scone, and cake needs. You’ll even find sourdough bread, as tasty as it is beautiful to look at!"