Saint Boniface Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

St. Boniface Basilica

St. Boniface Basilica, Saint Boniface

 rdo911 Says:  On November 1, 1818, Father Joseph-Norbert Provencher built on this site a small log chapel which he dedicated to Saint Boniface, the English missionary monk and apostle, who spread the Catholic faith among the Germanic tribes in the 8th century. Saint Boniface, the first... 

Event - Festival du Voyageur

Event - Festival du Voyageur, Saint Boniface

 rdo911 Says:  Every February, for 10 days, Saint Boniface plays host to the largest winter festival in Western Canada. It celebrates the Manitoba's unique French-Canadian heritage and recalls the fur trade era of the 18th-century Red River colony.The term Voyageur, a French word meaning... 

Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface

Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface, Saint Boniface

 rdo911 Says:  The origins of Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface (CUSB) date back to 1818, when Bishop Norbert Provencher founded a school to teach Latin to the boys of the Red River Colony. It was run first by the Oblate Fathers, then by the Christian Brothers, and finally by secular... 

Old St. Bonifcace City Hall

Old St. Bonifcace City Hall, Saint Boniface

 rdo911 Says:  Built in 1906, this building served as the St. Boniface city hall until the city was amalgamated with the city of Winnipeg in 1972. 

Assiniboia Downs Race...

Assiniboia Downs Race..., Saint Boniface

 tylers_heram Says:  Assiniboia Downs Race TrackAssiniboia Park and ZooCanwest Global Baseball ParkClub Regent and McPhillips Street Station CasinosForks National Historic SiteFort Whyte CentreImax TheatreManitoba Children's MuseumManitoba Museum of Man and NatureManitoba Sports Hall of... 

Hotels  

Norwood Hotel: The 'New" Norwood Hotel

Norwood Hotel: The 'New" Norwood Hotel, Saint Boniface

 t_mcivor Says:  The room was very large, and had two queen size beds, a t.v and vcr, and a corner of the room that was set up as a sitting area. The bathroom was large enough so that someone you be using the sink and someone else could be using the mirror at the same time. The room was... 

I might suggest the Fort Garry...

I might suggest the Fort Garry..., Saint Boniface

 tylers_heram Says:  I might suggest the Fort Garry Hotel. It has some very nice accomodations and a mall on the ground floor. It also has a revolving restaurant on the roof, great for viewing the city.In Canadian Currency, the price for one room on one night would be:Suite: $169 per nightKing:... 

Restaurants  

For a taste of Manitoba, try...
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For a taste of Manitoba, try the Red Lantern located in Old St. Boniface. Also, for good food, turn into Southdale and check out the Southdale Family Restaurant. Brannigan's at the Forks is also some good eats.
All of these restaurants that I have listed above have a very pleasent athmosphere. Holidays are usual decorated quite nicely for too.

Favorite Dish: From the Southdale Family Restaurant, I would suggest the BLT, although all of the food is quite good. Same as the Red Lantern and Brannigan's.

Written Oct 4, 2002

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Nightlife  

Club Regent Casino and...
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Club Regent Casino and McPhillips Street Station Casinos.
These locations offer a wide variety of activities from eating wonderful cuisine and walking through an aquariam.

Dress Code: You may want to dress quite formal, from a dress for the ladies, to kakies and a nice shirt for the men, although this is not neccessary.

Written Oct 4, 2002

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Transportation  

Well, if you like open spaces,...
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Well, if you like open spaces, and driving looking at nothing but bald prairies for a couple hours, then drive. But, if you wanna see the prairies a bit faster than that but don't wanna drive for hours, take a train. If you don't wanna see anything at all, fly. Flying is your best option.
If you fly or take a train etc.. here, rent a car or take a bus. It is really your only option unless you like walking or taking expensive taxis.

Written Oct 4, 2002

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What to Pack  

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Luggage and bags: Alright, this list isn't too long. If you come in the winter be prepared for the worst of climates. Average temperature is -20°C (-4°F) to -40°C (-40°F) with the windchill. Pack lots of warm clothes and a heavy jacket/parka.

If travelling in the summer when temperatures are around 15°C (59°F) to 36°C (96.8°F). Bring shorts and a t-shirt and prepare for some nice weather.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: You already know about what to wear so I might suggest bringing an umbrella and rain coat. The weather is nice, but not that nice.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Just, whatever you would normally bring on a vacation.

Photo Equipment: Most hotels in St.Boniface and Winnipeg have stores where you can buy everything you might need for your camera. You shouldn't have to worry.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: This section entirely depenends on whether you choose to go camping while on your stay. But, do bring you beachwear for a a swim in lake Winnipeg or lake Manitoba, or for just a swim in the hotel pool.

Miscellaneous: A mosquito net. ( You may think I am joking, but I'm not)

Updated Oct 4, 2002

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When in St.Boniface take a...
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Favorite thing: When in St.Boniface take a trip to the Red Lantern Restaurant. It has some of the best cuisine in Winnipeg. Also, take a trip to historic Fort Garry and the Forks.

Fondest memory: I truly love where I live, although I really don't have too many fond memories of St.B, although I live here.

Written Oct 4, 2002

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