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Homeland of the Red River Métis: Downtown Winnipeg Walking Tour

  • Dalnavert Museum and Visitor's Centre 61 Carlton Street Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1N7 Canada (map)

Step into history with the Dalnavert Museum’s Metis history walking tour! Join our guides as they take us through downtown and see fascinating glimpses into Métis history. Learn about the beginnings of the Red River Métis during early colonial period and how they led their daring resistance against the Canadian government under the leadership of Louis Riel; examine the contrasting fortunes of Settler families like the Macdonalds who prospered under Westward colonial expansion and explore how this indigenous nation fought hard for its place in Canada. Come and learn how the past remains ever present for the Manitoba Métis.

Tours at 1:00pm on Fridays

$12 general, $5 for museum members

This tour lasts approx 90 minutes. It departs from Dalnavert Museum and ends at the Manitoba Legislative Building. Tours will proceed rain or shine but may be cancelled at the discretion of the guide in the event of unsafe conditions. Recommended for ages 10+.

ACCESSIBILITY

This is a 90-minute walking tour. Some stops may have seating available. The tour can be modified to avoid stairs, but uneven terrain and sidewalks in poor condition may be challenging to navigate. Please contact us if you have questions related to the mobility requirements of this tour.

Later Event: May 30
Doors Open
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