The Dark Stories of Saint-Boniface - Guided Walking Tour
The 2025 Season Starts October 3!
Step into the fascinating past of Saint-Boniface.
Do you enjoy mysterious and intriguing stories?
This October, follow our guides through the streets of Saint-Boniface and uncover the significant events and little-known secrets that shaped this historic francophone community.
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Type of tour: Walking, entirely outdoors
Location: Tourisme Riel 100-219 Provencher Boulevard
Schedule: Three times a week, at 6 PM or 7 PM
Price: $20 per person, plus taxes and online booking fees
Check our calendar for exact dates and times to plan your visit.
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La P'tite visite
NEW!
A new guided walking tour that explores Saint-Boniface through the places, people, and events that have shaped its history. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and tastes of Manitoba’s Francophone capital with the help of award-winning augmented reality!
Tours are offered Tuesday to Saturday from mid-May to the end of August and begin at the Tourisme Riel kiosk on the Esplanade Riel (the pedestrian bridge next to the Provencher Bridge) at 10am; 11:15am; 12:30pm, and 1:45pm
Individual rate: 25$ + GST and online processing fees
Family rate (2 adults, 2 kids): 40$ + GST and online processing fees
We reserve the right to cancel tours if the weather outside creates hazardous conditions for our guests and guides. If you book in advance and we cancel, we will issue you a full refund.
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La P'tite visite + lunch + Gabrielle Roy House Tour
New, exclusive for Jeudis Francos Thursdays!!!
Offered as part of Jeudis Francos Thursdays, we offer an exploration of old St. Boniface, lunch in the Maison des artistes’s sculpture garden, as well as a dramatized visit of the Gabrielle Roy house.
The tour begins at the old St. Boniface City Hall (219 Provencher Boulevard) at 11am and most of the experience takes place outdoors.
Note: If you do not book in advance, we are unable to guarantee that you will get your first choice for lunch options. We will do our very best to accomodate for dietary restrictions.
Price- 50$ per person + GST and online processing fees
We reserve the right to cancel tours if the weather outside creates hazardous conditions for our guests and guides. If you book in advance and we cancel, we will issue you a full refund.
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Histoire Cachée - In Plain Sight
Delve into St. Boniface’s rich and diverse history at your own pace, experiencing stunning visuals in Augmented Reality and engaging oral stories in French, English, and French Méchif. This interactive mixed-reality walkthrough of St. Boniface is designed to captivate and enlighten. The app features a range of themes that encompass family, cultural tensions, reunion, tragedy, tradition, and colonialism. With “Histoire cachée – In Plain Sight,” you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the area’s complex and intertwined histories while experiencing the power of augmented reality (AR) technology.
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Bingo
A fun treasure hunt for young explorers! Discover the historic neighbourhood of Saint-Boniface with an illustrated bingo card. The goal? Spot iconic landmarks: statues, a famous church, a Métis symbol, a historical hero! Children (and adults!) check off the images and write short descriptions as they go. This playful, bilingual, and educational activity encourages outdoor walking, curiosity, and observation in Saint-Boniface.
Recommended duration: 45 minutes
Language: French or English
Participants: Groups of 3 to 8 students, unlimited
Supervision: One adult per group recommended
Starting point: Saint-Boniface City Hall
Materials provided: bingo sheet, answer key, pencil, clipboard
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Treasure Hunt
This outdoor activity allows students to explore the history, Francophone and Métis culture, and businesses of Saint-Boniface through an interactive treasure hunt. Students search for clues, read historical plaques, observe architecture, interact in French with community members, and complete a response booklet. Discover Francophone cultures, practice real-life French conversations, and develop cultural curiosity and observational skills.
Recommended duration: 75 to 90 minutes
Language: French or English
Participants: Groups of 3 to 8
Supervision: One adult per group recommended
Materials provided: Teacher guide, questionnaire, answer key, pencil, clipboard
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Walking Tours of Saint-Boniface (for pre-formed groups)
Find out about the people, the buildings and events that have shaped today’s Old St. Boniface. Discover the unique architecture, atmosphere and charm of a vibrant community that reflects both the determination and Joie de vivre of Franco-Manitobans. Duration: 75-90 min Available in French, English or Core French.
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Balado-découverte Self-Guided Tour
Download this app and set off on your own adventure. Described in the past as the Gateway to the West, St. Boniface played an important role in the history of Manitoba and Western Canada. Its origins date back to 1818 with the arrival of Fathers Provencher and Dumoulin at Red River Colony and the first years of the Catholic mission. Through the years, religious activities increased. This historical tour will allow you to discover through time the development of the constantly changing sites and institutions that contributed greatly to the development of Manitoba’s and Western Canada’s French-Canadian and Métis communities. Offered by the Saint-Boniface Historical Society.
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Bon appétit Saint-Boniface Culinary Walking Tours
We are currently updating our offerings for tours, so we are unable to offer this tour at the moment.
Treat yourself to a culinary experience with a French flair and discover the rich history of Saint-Boniface. With the help of a professional guide, immerse yourself in the culture of the neighbourhood and discover its hidden treasures with this guided walking tour you won’t want to miss.
