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La Maison Gabrielle Roy
MAISON GABRIELLE-ROY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA.jpg
Established 2003
Location 375, rue Deschambault
St. Boniface, Manitoba
R2H 3B4
Type historical house museum
Public transit access 10 St. Boniface - Provencher

The Maison Gabrielle Roy is a special museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is located in the old home of a famous Canadian writer named Gabrielle Roy. The museum's main goal is to share Gabrielle Roy's stories and to help everyone learn about an important part of Canadian history.

About Gabrielle Roy's Home

The house is in the Saint Boniface area of Winnipeg. Gabrielle Roy lived in this house from 1909 until 1937. It was her family home for many years.

Becoming a Museum

After Gabrielle Roy lived there, the house was carefully fixed up. It opened to the public as a museum in 2003. This means people can now visit and see what her life was like.

A National Historic Site

In 2008, the Maison Gabrielle Roy was named a National Historic Site of Canada. This is a very important title. It means the house is recognized as a place of great historical value for the whole country.

Visiting the Museum Today

The Maison Gabrielle Roy is open all year round. You can visit and learn about Gabrielle Roy's life and her amazing books.

Languages and Connections

The museum offers tours and information in both English and French. It is connected with several important groups, including the CMA, the CHIN, and the Virtual Museum of Canada. These connections help the museum share its stories with more people.

Gabrielle Roy 1945
Gabrielle Roy in 1945, a famous Canadian writer.

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