| Address |
969 St. Matthews Ave.
Winnipeg, MB
R3G 0J7 |
| Region |
Winnipeg |
| Phone |
204.786.4300 ex. 3492 |
| Fax |
204.786.4384 |
| Email |
cwowoodman@shaw.ca |
| Website |
www.mts.net/~rwpgrif |
| Collections |
History & Society
Military |
| Description |
This museum tells the story of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles, a battalion that came into being on November 9, 1883 during a troubled time in Western Canada's history.
The battalion fought Louis Riel at Batouche, and was the first Canadian contingent to serve beyond the shores of North America.
During the First World War the regiment was designated in the CEF as the 8th Canadian Battalion, 90th Winnipeg Rifles, and was on its way to Camp Valcartier on August 24, 1914; less than three weeks after the outbreak of war.
During WWII the regiment spent its first three and a half years in England. It engaged in anti-invasion training during the German threat to England as well as sophisticated assault training as it prepared to be in the spearhead of the invasion force against Festung Europa aimed at the beaches of Normandy.
Visit the museum to learn more about The Royal Winnipeg Rifles (a.k.a. Little Black Devils), its many roles in Canada and abroad, and its victories and honours.
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Regular
Season
Hours |
Tuesday - Friday; 10 - 2pm
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 10pm
And by appointment
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Off-Season
Hours |
Every Tuesday
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| Admission |
None
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| Amenities |
Archives
Free Parking
Group Tours by appointment
Guided Tours
Reference Library
Wheelchair accessible |
