Steinbach – Mennonite Heritage Village
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St-Pierre-Jolys
The town is known for the Sugaring- off Party in April, town-wide garage sale in June, the Frog Follies featuring the Canadian National Frog Jumping Championships August long weekend and the Trade Show and Craft Sale in November.
e: villstp@ratrivercomm.ca w: www.stpierrejolys.com
CROW WING TRAIL
Crow Wing Trail, now part of the Trans-Canada Trail, closely parallels the original trail route. It connected the Red River Settlement to the railway hub of St. Paul, Minnesota, and wound through the scenic grounds of what is now the Saint-Pierre-Jolys Museum site. The first printing press of the Winnipeg Free Press was originally carried along this historic trail.
LE MUSÉE DE SAINT-PIERRE-JOLYS MUSEUM
Le Musée de Saint-Pierre-Jolys Museum is housed in the former convent of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, a designated four- storey provincial historical building built in 1900. It features local history, religious and educational exhibits. Picnic tables available. Open July and August 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Admission charged.
p: 204-433-7635 w: www.museestpierre.mb.ca
LA GALERIE RIVIÈRE-AUX-RATS
La Galerie Rivière-aux-Rats features a virtual, for-sale exposition of Réal Bérard's most recent works of art and sculptures by Denis Duguay. One can appreciate the francophone heritage and history of the St-Pierre-Jolys region and the artist's interpretation of Manitoba's natural treasures.
p: 204-433-7870 f: 866-433-8070 e: nicole.nrl@gmail.com w: www.galerieriviereauxrats.com
Steinbach MENNONITE
HERITAGE VILLAGE
A unique experience awaits visitors at the Mennonite Heritage Village (Canada) Inc. This 40 ac complex spreads out from a street reminiscent of the Mennonite villages found in southern Manitoba during the late 1800s. A windmill with 20 m/60 ft sails dominates the village. Century-old dwellings, church and school are furnished to the period. The Livery Barn Restaurant serves tasty Mennonite fare, from traditional recipes, in a pioneer setting. The general store offers locally crafted items, stone-ground flour, old- fashioned candy, a selection of souvenirs. Open May, June, September 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon – 5 p.m. Sunday; July and August 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon – 6 p.m. Sunday.
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