Seasonal Activities
Reservations are required. The programming is subject to change.
Secrets of the old Convent
The Grey Nuns welcoming their guests.
Level: adults and families
Length: 45 minutes
Cost: adults $6.00
students $5.00
seniors $5.00
children under 6, accompanied by an adult free
admission with the “Riel Passport” free
In summer, one of the “original” Grey Nuns from the Red River Colony will greet you with open arms. She will tell you all about their perilous journey from Montreal in the summer of 1844, and about their early years in the St. Boniface convent. No one will leave without a treat!
Haunting tales for Hallowe’en
Level: adults and families with children older than six
Length: about 45 minutes
Cost: to be announced
As a special Hallowe’en event, members of the Museum staff will tell legends and ghost stories from around the province. They will also recount experiences they have had in the Museum, experiences that have made them feel they may not be quite alone in the old convent.
Christmas in Bygone Days
Hand-made Christmas decoration
Level: school groups or families with children from pre-school to age 10
Length: 1 hour
Cost: $5.00 per child accompanied by an adult
The Museum is decorated for the holiday season. Visitors can come and learn about the Christmas traditions of French-Canadian families. Details may change, but what happens remains much the same: you will enjoy a tour of the Museum, a snack, crafts and story time, all to the sound of holiday music. You may even find your toe tapping! (This program is in French only.)
Follow the Easter Bunny’s Trail
Level: school groups or families with children from pre-school to age 10
Length: about 45 minutes
Cost: $3.00 per child accompanied by an adult
Before Spring Break, the Easter Bunny drops in to visit the Museum. As he goes, he leaves clues for anyone to find, to help you to solve the year’s puzzle. As well, everyone will get a little treat. The program is self-guided and you can stay as long as you want!
On Loan
Touchable artifacts kit.
Loan period: two weeks maximum
Cost: $10.00
The borrower is responsible for pick-up and return.
A dozen different objects with descriptions in both English and French can be loaned for use in a seniors’ home or a classroom. The kit includes tools, kitchen utensils and other common objects; most date from around the turn of the 20th century.
To borrow the kit, call (204) 986-8499 or write to .
For further information, please contact us at (204) 237-4500 or email .
