Issue link: http://publications.winnipegfreepress.com/i/55101
WINNIPEG Planetarium and Science Gallery One of only five major planetariums in the country, featuring live multimedia shows that recreate the current night sky, highlighting the latest space discoveries and following the developments of the space program. The renovated Science Gallery now includes "Engineered for Speed" where visitors design and build their own remote-controlled race cars and test them on our giant race track, a water area with a self-sustained ecosystem and an Explore Science Zone with multiple hands-on activities. Open year-round. Closed Mondays in winter. Admission charged. location: 190 Rupert Ave. p: 204-956-2830 recorded info: 204-943-3139 e: info@manitobamuseum.ca w: www.manitobamuseum.ca TRANSCONA HISTORICAL MUSEUM Housed in a 1925 bank building and former Transcona Municipal Office, it displays the history of the community, railroad industry, pioneer life, Native cultures and the natural history of the area. Open June to August 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday; September to May 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; closed holidays. Group tours welcome. Free admission. location: 141 Regent Ave. W p: 204-222-0423 f: 204-222-0208 e: info@transconamuseum.mb.ca w: www.transconamuseum.mb.ca b UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL OF STS. VLADIMIR AND OLGA This impressive Byzantine church adds an exotic touch to the heart of Winnipeg. The stained glass windows and exterior mosaics depict the history of Ukraine and were designed by celebrated Winnipeg artist Leo Mol. location: 115 McGregor Street p: 204-589-5025 b UKRAINIAN CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTRE (OSEREDOK) Interpretive exhibits examine diversity of the Ukrainian experience in Canada. Home to the largest collection of Ukrainian cultural and historical artifacts in North America. Oseredok houses a museum, art gallery, library and archives and boutique. Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. in July and August. Donations accepted. location: 184 Alexander Ave. E p: 204-942-0218 f: 204-943-2857 e: ucec@mts.net w: www.oseredok.org b UKRAINIAN LABOUR TEMPLE (PHS) Constructed in 1918-19, this is the first and largest Ukrainian Labour Temple in Canada, built primarily by volunteer labour and financed by donations. Built to a Neo-Classical design prepared by Robert E. Davies of Winnipeg, the Temple contained an auditorium and balcony to seat 1,000 people, as well as classrooms, library and printshop. A 1926 addition provided space for a new printing plant and offices for the Ukrainian Labour-Farmer Temple Association. It remains the national headquarters for the Workers Benevolent Association established at the Temple in 1922. The Temple was a focus for Ukrainian culture and worker and farmer political activism. As a rallying centre for the trade union movement, it was raided by the police during the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike. The Temple remains the only surviving labour hall associated with the turbulent events of the Strike. location: 591 Pritchard Ave. p: 204-582-9269 23 Enjoy a fabulous stay at THEFORTGARRY hotel with bEdand brEakfast rates from just $129. www.for tgarryhotel.com