Travel Manitoba Vacation Guide

Winter 2012

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WINNIPEG HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH The church was built in a neo-Gothic style in 1884 and features magnificent stained glass and woodwork. Holy Trinity was designed by Charles Wheeler, architect of Dalnavert House, and is designated a National Architectural Significance site. Open late May to early September 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday to Friday for guided tours. Tour groups welcome. Free admission. location: Corner of Donald Street and Graham Avenue p: 204-942-7465 f: 204-956-2698 e: office@holytrinity.mb.ca w: www.holytrinity.mb.ca b JEWISH HERITAGE CENTRE OF WESTERN CANADA The Marion and Ed Vickar Jewish Museum is the only museum in Canada that shares the history, experiences, achievements and culture of the Jewish people of Western Canada. The Diversity and Vitality: the Jewish Experience in Western Canada tells the story of the settlement of Jews in Western Canada. The Freeman Family Holocaust Education Centre features Holocaust artifacts, imagery and memorabilia. Genealogical research is available in the Jewish Heritage Museum by appointment. Museum open year-round. location: Asper Jewish Community Campus, 123 Doncaster St. p: 204-477-7460 f: 204-477-7465 e: jewishheritage@jhcwc.org w: www.jhcwc.org b KNOX UNITED CHURCH (PHS) Knox United Church (1914-1917) is an outstanding example of a late Gothic Revival-style church and one of the last great ecclesiastical buildings of Winnipeg's pre-war boom. location: 400 Edmonton St. LYNCREST AIRPORT This heritage airport has grass runways, a modern wheelchair accessible clubhouse, the oldest home-built aircraft in Canada, unique antiques, and the largest diversity of modern aircraft types, including light aircraft on skis or floats! Look interested and you'll likely be invited on a complimentary flight or a tour of an aircraft under construction! Open during daylight hours. Free admission, free parking. location: 57119 Murdock Rd. p: 204-222-0079; 204-253-2526 w: www.lyncrest.org b Lyncrest Airport MANITOBA CRAFTS MUSEUM AND LIBRARY Exhibits historic and contemporary hand crafted items including needlework, quilts, weaving, lace, rug hooking, ceramics, wood and glass. The Library contains over 2,500 craft book titles. Open year- round, call for hours. Donations accepted. location: 183 Kennedy St. p: 204-487-6117 e: mcml1@mts.net w: www.mts.net/~mcml1 b 17

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