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ST AR A T TR A C TION S 36 FORTWHYTE ALIVE Winnipeg's 640-acre wild oasis features five lakes, floating marsh boardwalks, seven km of self- guiding forest trails, and natural adventure for everyone! Canoe and rowboat rentals are available for paddling and fishing for pike, walleye and trout on our scenic lakes. FortWhyte Alive is home to an abundance of wildlife including waterfowl, whitetail deer and muskrats. Fall brings thousands of migrating birds, Canada geese, and ducks for a truly natural spectacle. Winter transforms FortWhyte into a wonderland for outdoor fun like snowshoeing, skating, cross-country skiing and tobogganing. The Alloway Reception Centre offers visitor services including the Buffalo Stone Café and The Nature Shop. The 10,000 sq. ft. Interpretive Centre is home to the Aquarium of the Prairies, Planet H2O and Prairie Partners exhibits, and Kiwanis Touch Museum. Other must-sees include the Prairie Dog Alive with History , Come alive at FortWhyte Town, Bison Prairie, Tipi Encampment, and Pioneer Sod House. Open daily, year-round. Admission fees. Guided group ecotours in English and French are available by reservation. location: 1961 McCreary Rd. p: 204-989-8355 e: info@fortwhyte.org w: www.fortwhyte.org b See ad page 36 Add nature to your travel plans – discover Manitoba's rich history and natural wonders with FortWhyte Alive EcoTours. Now featuring, 'A Prairie Legacy: The Bison and Its People', part of the Canadian Tourism Commission's Signature Experiences Collection® available year-round. LA MAISON GABRIELLE ROY (Provincial Heritage Site) Bringing nature alive, 364 days a year Visit www.fortwhyte.org/ecotours to begin your journey today. Gabrielle Roy's sole Manitoba residence from 1909 to 1937 was completely restored to its original state. She was one of Canada's most influential authors of the 20th century. The house was the setting of several of her short stories and novels. Open year-round, June to August, Monday to Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.; September to May, Wednesday to Sunday 1 – 4 p.m. Admission charged. Main floor only wheelchair accessible. location: 375 rue Deschambault p: 204-231-3853 e: info@maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca w: www.maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING Appreciate the Beaux-Arts Classical-style building constructed in 1920 with its grand staircase, pair of bison statues, Manitoba Tyndall stone, and Golden Boy statue. Stroll the grounds and see statues of Queen Victoria, La Vérendrye, statesmen and poets. Free admission. Guided tours offered daily July 1 to September long weekend. Groups require two weeks advance reservations. Off-season guided tours available, reservations required. Free admission. location: Broadway and Osborne p: 204-945-5813 b LE MUSÉE DE SAINT-BONIFACE (Provincial Heritage Site) The oldest building in Winnipeg. Built for the Grey Nuns between 1846 and 1851 as the first convent and hospital in Western Canada, it now serves as a showcase of Métis and French-Canadian history. The site is in the heart of old Saint-Boniface and is a short walk across the Esplanade Riel from The Forks. Open weekdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. year-round with weekend hours during spring, summer and fall. Admission charged. location: 494 Ave. Taché p: 204-237-4500 e: info@msbm.mb.ca w: www.msbm.mb.ca 1961 McCreary Rd. Winnipeg, MB | PH: 204-989-8355 b