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22 Trappist Monastery Ruins THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA The original 19th century William Brown settler home comes alive with costumed actors depicting pioneer Brown and Taylor families. Pioneer artifacts are in the display building. Annual Heritage Day in August and special children's programs in July and August. Open for guided tours daily, mid-May to Labour Day, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and September to mid-May, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission by donation. location: 3180 Portage Ave. p: 204-888-8706 f: 204-949-3454 THE MANITOBA MUSEUM Museum Galleries St. Norbert Provincial Heritage Park features log and frame homes characteristic of this early French- Canadian settlement, a self-guiding trail, guided tours and interpretation. Park open May long weekend to September long weekend, daily 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Museum hours 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday in May, 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. daily, June to Labour Day. Free admission. location: 40 Turnbull Dr., off Pembina Hwy. p: 204-945-6784 toll free: 1-800-214-6497 ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH St. Paul's Anglican Church was constructed in 1825 to accommodate the increasing population of the Red River Settlement. Known as Middlechurch because it was located between St. John's and St. Andrew's churches, it was consecrated as St. Paul's in 1853. It was a focal point for settlement northward along the Red River. location: 1 km/.6 mi off Main St. on Balderstone Rd. ST. VITAL MUSEUM Trappist Monastery Ruins (PHS) – the Trappist Order came to St. Norbert in 1892 and built a self-sufficient monastery in 1903-1905, including milking barns, stables, a cheese house, apiary, sawmill and cannery. Fire gutted the vacated church and residential wing in 1983. The beautiful stone shell, set in a park, is one of many sites developed along the Red River. Open mid-May to September. location: 1 km/.6 mi west of Pembina Hwy. on rue du Monastère off rue des Trappistes The former St. Vital Police Station, located within the Fire Station. Displays include history of St. Vital, the original 1939 Fargo Pumper truck and a copy of the handwritten diary by Victor Mager who was at Fort Garry in 1870 when Thomas Scott was executed. Summer hours: June 2 to August 31, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Winter hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday. Closed statutory holidays. Tours by appointment. location: 600 St. Mary's Rd. p: 204-255-2864 w: www.svhs.ca b Set sail on a thrilling voyage of excitement and discovery at The Manitoba Museum. Only here can you travel through time to the roaring 20's, explore a 17th century ship and view treasures from around the world. There is always something new to experience. An ever-changing variety of touring and specialty exhibits are a fantastic compliment to our nine permanent galleries. One of the newest additions is Ancient Seas, a completely immersive, animated underwater environment that takes you back 450 million years to a tropical sea that once existed where Churchill is today. Our Discovery Room is updated every six months with treasures from our vaults. Be sure to visit our newly refurbished Earth History Gallery and discover why one of our curators is in the Guinness Book of World Records. The Manitoba Museum is the recipient of the Michelin Green Guide top award, a designation of Worth the Trip; the Province of Manitoba Tourism Service Excellence Award; the Attractions Canada Prix Award (provincial) for indoor attractions; and the Canadian Tourism Commission Win with Winter in Canada Award. See ad page 28 WINNIPEG