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26 ACTIVITIES Bishop Velychkovsky Martyr's Shrine is Canada's second martyr's shrine. A chapel contains the remains of a Ukrainian Catholic martyr, Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky. He was beatified by Pope John Paul II and suffered severe tortures during the Soviet regime. He died in Winnipeg in 1973. Learn about his life through video and artifacts. Free admission. Guided tours offered. location: St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 250 Jefferson Ave. p: 204-338-7321 w: www.bvmartyrshrine.com b Although the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is under construction, you can still take a self-guided QR Tour using your smart phone. Scan QR barcodes along the perimeter of the museum construction site and link to an audio tour to learn about the upcoming museum. Start at Stop 1 – on the southwest part of the fence and proceed east for four more stops. Guided tours available by appointment, weather permitting. p: 204-289-2001 w: www.humanrightsmuseum.ca cre8ery hosts traditional and contemporary art exhibitions as well as classes and studio tours. location: 2nd Floor, 125 Adelaide St. p: 204-944-0809 w: www.cre8ery.com Visit the Exchange District National Historic Site, the original centre of commerce and culture in Winnipeg. Remember the early boom years as you peruse the terra cotta and cut stone architecture that is now a popular movie backdrop. Discover art galleries, shops, restaurants and bars and see live music and theatre productions. Guided tours available. p: 204-942-6716 w: www.exchangedistrict.org Exchange District At the Fire Fighters Museum of Winnipeg, learn about early fire fighting. Visit this two-and-a-half storey fire hall built in1904 and see an 1882 Ronald Steamer, 1928 LaFrance, 1930 LaFrance, 1936 Diamond T hose wagon, 1958 Mack, 1966 Mack,1870 hand-drawn hose reel, 1880 hand-drawn chemical reel and 1900 horse-drawn hose wagon. Visit the stable, hayloft, oat bin, harness room and archives. Open year-round. Admission charged. Main floor is wheelchair accessible. location: 56 Maple St. p: 204-942-4817 w: www.winnipegfiremuseum.ca Tour Grant's Old Mill, a working replica of the 1829 flourmill operated by Cuthbert Grant. Buy locally-grown, organic grain, freshly ground triticale, rye, whole wheat, buckwheat flour and pancake mix, and other souvenirs. Open May to Labour Day and by appointment. Group tours available. Admission by donation. First floor is wheelchair accessible. location: 2777 Portage Ave. at Sturgeon Creek p: 204-986-5613 (summer) or 204-253-4904 w: www.cuthbertgrant.ca Appreciate the stained glass and woodwork of Holy Trinity Anglican Church. This impressive neo-Gothic church was built in 1884 and designed by Charles Wheeler, architect of Dalnavert House. Open May to September for guided tours. Free admission. location: Corner of Donald Street and Graham Avenue p: 204-942-7465 w: www.holytrinity.mb.ca b At the Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada, visit the Marion and Ed Vickar Jewish Museum and learn about the history, experiences, achievements and culture of the Jewish people of Western Canada. Displays share the story of the settlement of Jews in Western Canada. The Freeman Family Holocaust Education Centre remembers the victims of the Holocaust in artifacts and images. Geneology research by appointment. Museum open year-round. location: Asper Jewish Community Campus, 123 Doncaster St. p: 204-477-7460 w: www.jhcwc.org b See this example of a late Gothic Revival- style church built between 1914 and 1917. Knox United Church (PHS) is one of the last great ecclesiastical buildings created during Winnipeg's pre-war boom. location: 400 Edmonton St. Explore the history of flight at the Lyncrest Airport. Stroll grass runways and explore the modern clubhouse. See the oldest home-built aircraft in Canada, unique antiques, and many examples of modern aircraft, including light aircraft on skis or floats. Complimentary flights and tours of an aircraft under construction are offered. Open during daylight hours. Free admission. location: 57119 Murdock Rd. p: 204-222-0079; 204-253-2526 w: www.lyncrest.org b WINNIPEG PHOTO: EXCHANGE DISTRICT BIZ