Portage la Prairie Museums
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Museums in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
The Fort la Reine Museum and Pioneer Village offers insight into the settlement and growth of the Canadian Prairies. Displays include replicas of historic homes and forts filled with artifacts that illustrate the lifestyles of early pioneers.
Visitors to the Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame/Museum can view sports memorabilia from the 1930s to present day and the plaques of inductees. Eleven showcases are displayed including a large exhibition space. Museum is open from May to September.
Winnipegers sailed upon the Titanic, bodies of the unfortunate 100s who died were recovered and brought to Winnipeg, and one passenger was actually buried in Winnipeg. Listen and learn about the illfated luxury liner and discover not only Titanic artifacts, but also artifacts from the rescue ship Carpathia, newspaper clippings from the local papers, and many more items.




