Riel House, Winnipeg

Name: Riel House
Address: 330 River Rd, Winnipeg, R2M 3Z8, Canada
Telephone: +1 204-983-6757

#45 among attractions in Winnipeg

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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Riel House is a National Historic Site commemorating the life of the Métis politician and activist Louis Riel, and also the daily life of Métis families in the Red River Settlement. The house is situated in the historic St. Vital parish, Winnipeg in Manitoba Canada. From 1865, the residence belonged to Riel's mother, Julie Riel, and housed his brothers and their families. Louis Riel lived along with them from his return to Red River in 1868, through the Red River Resistance, until his exile in 1870. It is also where his body lay in state for two days in December 1885 after his sentencing and execution for murder and treason, before being buried in St. Boniface. The house remained within the possession of Riel descendants until 1968, when it was acquired by the Winnipeg Historical Society. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°49'9"N, 97°8'11"W

Address

330 River RdSaint Vital (Minnetonka)Winnipeg R2M 3Z8 Canada

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+1 204-983-6757

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Day trips

Riel House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Vital Centre, Investors Group Field, St. Vital Park, Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie.

1.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Shop
St. Vital Centre, Winnipeg
35 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Winnipeg's vibrant south end, St. Vital Centre stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and visitors alike. This expansive shopping centre, with its impressive array of over 150 stores and services, caters to a diverse clientele...
0.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Investors Group Field, Winnipeg
22 min walk • Investors Group Field stands as a contemporary testament to the passion for sports and community spirit in Winnipeg, Canada. This state-of-the-art sport venue, with a seating capacity of over 33,000, serves as the proud home of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian...
0.7 miN
Park
St. Vital Park, Winnipeg
19 min walk • St. Vital Park is a 100 acres park in southern Winnipeg, Manitoba, located on a bend of the Red River. In winter months, a skating pond is situated near the pathways which cover the area. St.
0.5 miS
49°48'42"N • 97°8'9"W
Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie, Winnipeg
14 min walk • Museum, Natural history museum
0.6 miS
Museum, Art museum
School of Art Gallery, Winnipeg
17 min walk • The School of Art Gallery —known as Gallery One One One until 2011—is the public art museum of the University of Manitoba School of Art in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
0.6 miS
49°48'37"N • 97°7'54"W
Elizabeth Dafoe Library, Winnipeg
17 min walk • Library
0.8 miNE
Neighbourhood
Riel, Winnipeg
21 min walk • Riel is a provincial electoral division or riding in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It was created by redistribution in 1968, and has formally existed since the provincial election of 1969.
0.5 miS
Museum, Natural history museum
Robert B. Ferguson Museum of Mineralogy, Winnipeg
14 min walk • The Robert B. Ferguson Museum of Mineralogy is a museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is located at the University of Manitoba in the Wallace Building. The museum got its start in 1918 by way of a donation from geologist Joseph Winthrop Spencer. His 1,100 mineral and rock specimen formed the basis of the early museum.
0.9 miS
Neighbourhood
Fort Richmond, Winnipeg
24 min walk • Fort Richmond is a provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It was created by redistribution in 2008, out of parts of St. Norbert and Fort Garry.
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Investors Group Athletic Centre, Winnipeg
18 min walk • The Investors Group Athletic Centre is a facility in Winnipeg that was constructed for the 1999 Pan-American Games. The 70,000-square-foot building, located next to the Max Bell Centre and IG Field on the University of Manitoba campus, features seating area for over 3,000 spectators.
1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Football
University Stadium, Winnipeg
25 min walk • University Stadium is a multipurpose stadium located on the campus grounds of the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Riel House?

Nearby attractions include Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie, Winnipeg (14 min walk), Robert B. Ferguson Museum of Mineralogy, Winnipeg (14 min walk), School of Art Gallery, Winnipeg (17 min walk), Elizabeth Dafoe Library, Winnipeg (17 min walk).

How to get to Riel House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Riel House:

Bus

Southbound River at River Pointe • Lines: 16, 54 (3 min walk)
Northbound River at Riel • Lines: 16, 54 (3 min walk)