Discover Manitoba's rich francophone history in picturesque St. Boniface. Visitors have the opportunity to walk through the neighbourhood, learning about the history of the area (and the province) at their own pace. A self-directed, eight-kilometre tour through St. Boniface is also available from Routes on the Red.
Start your day in historic St. Boniface - Winnipeg's French Quarter - at the
Centre culturel franco-manitobain, where you can browse the art gallery's exhibits year-round.
Walk down Des Meurons Street to
La Maison Gabrielle Roy and learn about one of Canada's most influential 20th century authors.
Hungry? St. Boniface is home to many trendy bistros perfect for lunch. Try
Chez Sophie Bistro & Pizzeria or
Leo's Gelato and Café.
Make your way down Taché Avenue, stopping first at
St. Boniface Cathedral. Take a unique theatrical tour of the Cathedral's cemetery that includes a visit to the gravesite of Louis Riel, the founder of Manitoba.
Continue down Taché to
Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum, which showcases Métis and French-Canadian history in Manitoba.
Take a leisurely stroll along
The Grey Nuns Walkway from the Promenade Taché to the Norwood Bridge. The walkway features a series of plaques recounting the history of the Grey Nuns.
Finish the day with dinner at
In Ferno's Bistro or
Pasquale's.