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LA MAISON GABRIELLE-ROY

June 1, 2023

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About

La Maison Gabrielle-Roy

La Maison Gabrielle-Roy is a cornerstone of cultural tourism in Manitoba allowing the public to discover a heritage site that celebrates the life and work Gabrielle Roy. Built in 1905, the birthplace of Gabrielle Roy is a very important and recurring symbol in the work of the famous French-Canadian author.

It was the birthplace and first home of the award-winning Canadian author, novelist, and teacher.

Calendar

June 1, 2023 10:30 am

La Maison Gabrielle-Roy is 20 years old! Join us for a walking tour of the Gabrielle Roy literary circuit.

The “long tour” (10 places) – departure: 10:30 (in English)

The “short tour” (5 places) – departure: 3:30 (in English)

June 8, 2023 10:00 am

Join us for Two for One Day! Two people can visit La Maison Gabrielle-Roy for the price of one admission. Then the two of you can enjoy your first round at Kilter Brewing Co. for the price of one drink.

June 15, 2023 11:30 am

Join us for a walking tour as we celebrate La Maison Gabrielle Roy’s 20th anniversary.

The short tour (5 stops) 11:30

The long tour (10 stops) 2:30

July 6, 2023 10:30 am

What did Léon Roy like planting in his garden? Rita, a volunteer at La Maison Gabrielle-Roy, will fill you in on Léon’s gardening secrets and what is growing in the garden and yard.

The visit starts at 10:30

July 13, 2023 10:00 am

Join us for Two for One Day! Two people can visit La Maison Gabrielle-Roy for the price of one admission. Then the two of you can enjoy your first round at Kilter Brewing co. for the price of one drink.

July 20, 2023 10:30 am

July 20 – A Midsummer’s Afternoon Tale: Bossie the Cow. Join us for stories, games and fun about cows and Gabrielle Roy’s tale Bossie the Cow. (In French)

August 10, 2023 10:00 am

Join us for Two for One Day! Two people can visit La Maison Gabrielle-Roy for the price of one admission. Then the two of you can enjoy your first round at Kilter Brewing Co. for the price of one drink.

August 17, 2023 10:30 am

A Midsummer’s Afternoon Tale: Tortoiseshell and the Pekingese. Join us for stories, games and fun about cats and dogs and Gabrielle Roy’s tale Tortoiseshell and the Pekingese. (In French).

August 24, 2023 10:30 am

What did Léon Roy like planting in his garden? Rita, one of the volunteers at La Maison Gabrielle-Roy, will fill you in on Léon’s gardening secrets.

August 31, 2023 10:30 am

Last chance to join us and celebrate the 20th anniversary of La Maison Gabrielle-Roy!

Location

Jeudis de la francophonie are located on Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and on the Homeland of the Métis nation.