Manitoba
Travelling through Manitoba on your way to CFUW AGM?
Consider some of the following suggestions, and Manitoba Tourism has lots more for the whole province!
Definite places to check out in Winnipeg :
The Canadian Museum of Human Rights – always something of interest. Centrally located downtown Winnipeg. Experience the world of human rights at a museum like no other. From the breathtaking architecture, to the moving stories and captivating exhibitions and programs, every part of the Museum offers a unique encounter. It’s free on Sundays. Hours generally from 10 am to 5 pm, closed on Mondays. Thankfully, the CMHR is very accessible to all people. This includes: Elevators and ramps throughout the entire museum. Free wheelchair and stroller rental (on a first-come, first-served basis; photo ID is required) as well as free cane seats for rent. You can check out the Boutique and the Boreal Bistro which offers a diverse menu of enticing meals and snacks. More at: https://humanrights.ca/
Assiniboine Park – Includes The LEAF and the Zoo – Two wonderful attractions that appeal to everyone.
Special mention of The LEAF - The LEAF is a spectacular NEW indoor horticultural attraction at Assiniboine Park. Visitors at The LEAF will journey through four distinct biomes. Experience a stunning showcase of our diversity, expressed through plants that shape our lives here and across the globe. Outdoors, explore the Gardens at The Leaf which comprises close to 30 acres of gardens and greenspace. There are six gardens to explore; the Indigenous Peoples Garden, Kitchen Garden, Sensory Garden, Performance Garden, Seasonal Garden, and The Grove. There is a fee for accessing the indoor gardens (reduced for seniors), but well worth it. Great restaurant and refreshments in the LEAF.
The Zoo – Many animals to view but especially the Polar Bears! The Assiniboine Park Zoo's Journey to Churchill exhibit is the most comprehensive zoological exhibit of its kind in the world. Note: Assiniboine Park Zoo is open 364 days a year. Wheel Chairs available for rental. You can purchase tickets ahead of time for both the Zoo and The LEAF
WAG-Qaumajug - The Winnipeg Art Gallery. WAG-Qaumajuq features an impressive collection of over 27,000 artworks spanning centuries, cultures, and media, including the largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art in the world. Each piece has its own story to tell. What is relatively new is Qaumajug - Qaumajuq is an innovative new museum, home of the largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art in the world. This first-of-its-kind centre connects to the WAG on all levels, creating a 185,000-square-foot cultural campus in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. Qaumajuq bridges Canada’s North and South through exhibitions, research, education, and art making. A community of artists, Indigenous advisors, partners, and stakeholders have collaborated to envision and build a vibrant gathering place where all are welcome and where everyone’s stories are told and heard in a true spirit of reconciliation. Check out the WAG Calendar to see what’s on when you’re in Winnipeg.
Ralph Connor House – the home of UWCW. There is a lot of history to this house, located at 54 West Gate. If you have a car, do drive by and check it out. And give us a call (204 -954-7880) or e-mail (uwc@mymts.net) to see if there is an opportunity for you to join us for a lunch. As stewards of Ralph Connor House National Historic Site, our members have a physical connection to a time in history when women began to demand their right to full participation in society. The house is an inspiration and constant reminder of these trailblazers.
