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45 o behind the magnificent facade of St. Boniface Cathedral, overlooking the Red River on Tache Avenue, to take a tour of the cathedral and cemetery. Father of Manitoba Louis Riel is among the prominent citizens interred in the cemetery. Walk a short distance to check out a pair of Riel's moccasins at the St. Boniface Museum on Tache Avenue. The two-storey oak log structure is the oldest building in Winnipeg, constructed by the Grey Nuns who arrived in Manitoba from Quebec in 1844. It served as an orphanage, hospital, seniors' care home and school, and was occupied until 1956. These days, its furnished rooms depict G everyday life at the turn of the 19th century, along with historical exhibits and artifacts. Special programming often includes Halloween tours, during which staff share ghost stories of St. Boniface. In December, the museum is decorated for the holidays. Riel House National Historic Site, at 330 River Rd. in St. Vital, is in permanent mourning for the leader of the Red River Rebellion. Posthumously acknowledged as a founding father of Manitoba, Louis Riel lay in state here after he was executed for treason in Regina in 1885. The rooms, draped in black crepe, are furnished as they would have been in the spring of 1886. The house where celebrated author Gabrielle Roy was born in 1909 has been restored as a museum at 375 Deschambault St. Maison Gabrielle Roy House is open year-round, and Pére Noël often drops by in December. Roy, whose novels include Governor General's Award winners Bonheur d'occasion and Rue Deschambault, was a teacher and an early member of Cercle Molière. Her books are available for purchase in the gift shop. > cathedralestboniface.ca > msbm.mb.ca > parkscanada.gc.ca/riel > maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca lives here History ST. BONIFACE MUSEUM Always Awesome... Manitoba! No matter what time of year you visit, Manitoba is always awesome. Explore, shop, visit our exciting local attractions or take in any of the numerous cultural, musical, and spo sporting events. And when your day is done, we'll make sure you get a great night's sleep. Fairreld Inn by Marriott® Winnipeg 1301 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg MB 204.783.7900 | fairreldinnwinnipeg.com FREE Hot Breakfast 7 days a week Water Park, waterslide & whirlpool and lots more. every step along the way R E W A R D S H O M E W O O D S U I T E S B Y H I LTO N ® W I N N I P E G A I R P O R T P O LO PA R K Hilton's Newest Winnipeg All-Suite Hotel • Affordable suite rates • Saltwater pool & hot tub Making people feel at home is the heart of what we do. • Complimentary Daily Hot Breakfast • Complimentary Dinner Buffet Mon-Thurs Manitoba means... year-round fun! Stay a while ...you'll see! CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR STAY: 855-225-1083 Homewood Suites by Hilton Winnipeg Airport Polo Park 1295 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba Tel: 204-515-1941 | Email: info@homewoodsuiteswinnipeg.com Web: homewoodsuiteswinnipeg.com