Winnipeg - St Boniface Museum
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The St Boniface Museum, the oldest building in Winnipeg, was constructed in 1846 for the Grey Nuns and was the first convent, hospital, girls' school and orphanage in the Canadian West. After restoration in 1967 it became a museum. On display are 2300 items, pictures, photographs, etc. documenting the history of Manitoba's French minority; also an extensive collection of Canadian and Metis artifacts.
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There is also an extensive Louis Riel collection of artifacts which include his moccasins and sash.
Address:
St Boniface Museum, 494 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H2B2, Canada
Phone: 1 (204) 237-4500, Fax: 1 (204) 986-7964
Phone: 1 (204) 237-4500, Fax: 1 (204) 986-7964
Hours:
May 21 to September 26: 9am-5pm; Sun: 12pm-6am; Thu: 9am-8pm; Sat: 12pm-4pm
September 27 to May 20: 9am-5pm; Sun: 12pm-4pm; Closed: Sat
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