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Manitoba's first explorers, the Aboriginal people, entered this region from the south over 11,000 years ago. These first people hunted now- extinct species of Ice Age animals and manufactured a distinctive style of stone spear point. location: corner of Broadway and South Railway St. Visit the Moncur Gallery in Boissevain and learn about what life was like for the first Aboriginal people who came to this region from the South Pole over 11,000 years ago. For example, they once hunted species of Ice Age animals that are now long extinct with a distinctive style of stone spear. Native artifacts date back to 10,000 BC and there are also visual displays and dioramas. The gallery is open from May to September and by appointment. Admission charged. location: Civic Centre Library p: 204-534-6478, 204-534-2433, 204-534-7160, 204-534-6689 w: www.moncurgallery.org The Outdoor Art Gallery in Boissevain features over 20 giant outdoor murals on various buildings that depict scenes of the local heritage, the Boundary Commission Trail, scenes of the first locomotive in Boissevain, the Willis Family Farm and the local agriculture. location: on various buildings w: www.boissevain.ca St. Paul's United Church – Boissevain b Enjoy the tranquil beauty of St. Matthew's Anglican Church. Established in 1890, this beautiful old structure features 17 gorgeous stained glass windows. The church is open daily and welcomes visitors who would like to see it. Services are held at 11 am Sunday. p: 204-534-6253 w: www.boissevain.ca While in Boissevain, visit the historic St. Paul's United Church (PHS). It was originally built as a Methodist church designed by Winnipeg architect, Edward Lowry in 1893 and is a great example of Manitoba fieldstone construction illustrating the Gothic Revival Style of the 19th century. location: 590 Johnson St. Brandon Brandon's slogan – You Belong in Brandon – invites visitors to explore the city's rich agricultural heritage and attend its many world class events including the Brandon Folk Music and Art Festival, the Manitoba Summer Fair, the Manitoba Livestock Expo, and the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. Come and discover the wonders of Manitoba's second largest city, the "Wheat City". w: tourism.brandon.com Explore military history at the 26th Field Regiment RCA/XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum located in the Brandon Armoury. The museum showcases military artifacts and memorabilia. They also keep archives and operate a lending library. The museum is open year-round on Tuesdays and by appointment. Admission is free. location: first floor, Brandon Armoury, 11th St. and Victoria Ave. p: 204-725-2373, 204-727-7691 w: www.12mbdragoons.com b See the art and shop for unique gifts at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba in Brandon. This non-profit public gallery displays contemporary art by local, national and international artists. Their School of Art offers classes and workshops. Peruse the gift show, take a tour, and take in a lecture or event. The gallery is open year-round from Monday to Saturday but closed on major holidays. Admission is free. location: Unit 2, 710 Rosser Ave. p: 204-727-1036 w: www.agsm.ca b Since 1899, Brandon University (PHS) has offered undergraduate degrees in arts, science, education, music, nursing and applied disaster and emergency studies and professional programs in business administration, psychiatric nursing, graduate programs in music, education and rural development. The University's 15-acre campus contains many historic structures. Open to the public Monday to Friday. Tours by appointment. Campus grounds open to all. p: 204-728-9520 105 b If you love dolls, you'll want to check out the Carousels and Dolls Doll Museum in Brandon. Bring the family to see the largest collection of modern and reproduction dolls in the prairie region. Enjoy a look at many early 20th century dolls and early "Barbie" dolls too. The museum is open by appointment only from mid-May through mid-October. Admission charged. Bus tours welcome. location: 3.75 km/2.25 mi east on Hwy. 1 and north on Humesville Rd. p: 204-728-1245 b PHOTO: STAN MILOSEVIC WWW.MANITOBAPHOTOS.COM WESTERN