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Memories of Mount Royal Post Office

Mount Royal Post Office or simply known as The Post Office in Mount Royal Village was opened in 1902 and served it’s purpose until 1920. Initially, it was situated in the general store belonging to Mr. L.P. Brault, at the old City Quarry which was named in honour of Lord Strathcona (Sir Donald A. Smith) [...]

The Dalnavert Museum & Visitor's Center

Come home to history. Explore a beautifully restored late Victorian residence Dalnavert in the former home of Hugh John MacDonald , a premier of Manitoba and son of Sir John A. Macdonald , Canada’s first prime minister . Named in honour of the Macdonald’s ancestral home in Scotland , Dalnavert [...]

What Ever Happened to the Terry Fox Trademark Van ?

Most Canadians remember Terry Fox   who in 1980 attempted to cross Canada on his “Marathon of Hope”.    Terry Fox’s signature wherever he went became his Ford Econoline van.   The question became  “What ever happened to that van “?”.   Hundred’s of thousands  of Canadians came to recognize that vehicle – the trademark Ford Econoline van  as [...]

Canadian Museum for Human Rights – Preparations Continue to Opening

Canadian Museum for Human Rights – Preparations Continue to  Official Opening
Canadian Museum For Human Rights Near It’s Goal – The donation was motivated by the Museum’s focus on educating youth to the importance of human rights. Winnipeggers should be glowing as the Museum will bring both tourism dollars to Winnipeg, and a sense of pride [...]

Monk's Harbour

There also died Francis Nelson , sailing master of the Resolution, and Button gave his name to the strange river coming down out of the unknown land.  With him died also many of his shipmates presumably from scurvy , and in the spring of 1612 Button sailed with the survivors of the Discovery, leaving the [...]