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43 vivre ST. BONIFACE CATHEDRAL @juniorbbq 43 ARTISTIC Flavour Outside City Hall, admire the permanent works in the Jardin de sculptures, then duck inside to peruse the paintings, photography and sculptures of La Maison de artistes visuels francophones. Just up the street at 340 Provencher Blvd., Centre Cultural Franco-Manitobain houses an art gallery, concert halls and iconic theatre company Cercle Molière — the oldest continuously operating theatre in Canada. Plays are mounted from October to April in the 125-seat theatre whose huge lobby windows overlook the boulevard. The cultural centre is home to several arts groups. Catch jazz performances, improv comedy and screenings of new French cinema, sans subtitles. Before or after the show, drop by the on-site Stella's Café and Bakery for a taste of popular local organic fare. > maisondesartistes.mb.ca > ccfm.mb.ca > cerclemoliere.com > stellas.ca EXPLORE MORE TOURISMERIEL.COM Fuel up on local gastronomy at Le Garage Cafe to enjoy blues, funk and jazz music along with tourtierè and barbecued pulled pork mac 'n' cheese. At hip bistro Resto Gare, housed in a historic train station and 1914 rail car on Des Meurons Street, foie gras, charcuterie and upscale poutine are menu highlights. Just up the street, dine on international specialties and buffalo frog legs at the original location of In Ferno's Bistro, where you'll find a charming secluded patio in the summer months. Nearby, Beaujena's French Table specializes in multi-course French and Mediterranean dinners. The upscale restaurant's mobile outlet — The Beaujena Bus — serves daily specials such as panko-encrusted frog legs and braised pork belly. Duck into Le Croissant bakery and tea room at 276 Tache Ave., for baguettes, and try a French PB&J — pear, brie and jambon (proscuitto) at Chaise Cafe & Lounge at 271 Provencher Blvd. > garagecafe.ca > restogare.com > infernosbistro.com > beaujenas.com > chaisecafe.com On The Menu MINT Conditions You won't need correct change to take a guided tour of the Royal Canadian Mint on Lagimodiere Boulevard. There's never a shortage in the striking triangular building designed by Étienne Gaboury. The mint has produced billions of coins — every Canadian coin in circulation, as well as coins of 75 other countries. Tours are offered in French and English and you can pick up a souvenir or collector coins in the boutique. > mint.ca JARDIN DE SCULPTURES RESTO GARE Manitoba Moments Share your photos with us on Instagram with #ExploreMB