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40 TOP Arch TOP Architectural Icons Manitoba Legislative Building 450 Broadway, Winnipeg This Beaux-Arts Classical-style building cleverly hides in plain sight occult clues, hieroglyphic inscriptions and numerological codes. Find out what it all means during the Hermetic Code Tour, offered every Wednesday until October. 3 Union Bank Tower (Red River College Paterson GlobalFoods Institute) 504 Main Street, Winnipeg Western Canada's oldest surviving skyscraper is an excellent example of the Chicago Style common in Winnipeg's Exchange District. Take a self-guided walking tour of the building and enjoy urban upscale dining at Jane's, run by the college's students and chefs. Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception 68003 Cooks Creek Road, Cooks Creek This multi-domed structure is one of the largest and most impressive of the "Prairie cathedral-style" Ukrainian churches in Manitoba. Take a tour of the complex, including grotto and cemetery, or check out their special events, including a Medieval Festival. Manitoba Hydro Place 360 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg This uber-energy efficient office building has been called the best office tower in North America. Loads of natural light, a geothermal system, solar chimney and winter gardens all contribute to the building's ability to consume 65% less energy than typical office towers. Tours can be arranged. St. Boniface Museum 494, avenue Taché, Winnipeg Not only is this the oldest building in Winnipeg, dating back to 1844, it is the largest log structure in North America. Tour the museum's collection of artifacts celebrating Manitoba's Francophones and Métis communities. Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site Churchill Dating back to 1731 this huge stone fortress with star-shaped bastions was built by the Hudson's Bay Company and is the oldest building in Manitoba. Take a guided tour to learn about the fort's role in the French-English struggle for control of the fur trade. St. Boniface Cathedral 190, avenue de la Cathédrale, Winnipeg A church has existed at this location since 1818. The current cathedral was erected in 1972, built within the ruins of the 1908 structure. Take a guided tour, or follow "In Riel's Footsteps" a theatrical experience that brings history to life in the cathedral's cemetery. 4 5 The Canadian Museum for Human Rights has made a striking impact on Winnipeg's skyline. Designed by Antoine Predock, this impressive building's concept was inspired by Canadian landscapes and features imagery of tree roots and out-stretched wings. Simply put, the museum is an unparalleled architectural achievement. Here's our list of ten other architectural icons from around the province. 6 7 40