Top 10 Francophone Tourist Attractions

1. St. Boniface Cathedral

One of St. Boniface’s most striking landmarks, the St. Boniface Cathedral attracts thousands of visitors each year, and for good reason! Discover the unique architecture of the present-day Cathedral, built inside the ruins of the oldest basilica in Western Canada.

Stroll through the Cathedral cemetery and stop at the tomb of Louis Riel, the celebrated Métis leader and “founding father” of Manitoba. In the summer, enjoy a performance by the Theatre in the Cemetery, where important Franco-Manitoban historical figures are brought to life before your very eyes!

2. Maison Gabrielle Roy House

Visit the house that inspired the works penned by French-speaking Manitoba's most famous writer, Gabrielle Roy.

Maison Gabrielle Roy House, located at 375 Deschambault Street, was the birthplace of the world-renowned French-Canadian author and her home for 28 years. The house features prominently in several of her works, including the biographical novel Rue Deschambault (translated into English as Street of Riches). The residence has been restored to its original state and is now a museum where visitors can explore the early life of Gabrielle Roy. While there, make sure to check out the attic!

3. St. Boniface Museum

Housed in the former convent of the Grey Nuns, the St. Boniface Museum lays claim as Winnipeg’s oldest building and is the largest remaining traditional oak log structure in North America.

Built by the nuns from 1846 to 1851, the Museum boasts an impressive collection of artifacts representing the life and culture of Manitoba’s francophone and Métis communities, and includes a special exhibit on Louis Riel.

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