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A MAWA SYMPOSIUM 
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As we hover on the threshold of this new century we invite you to join us in examining contemporary feminismās relevancy for cultural producers. 
 
| ACCOMODATION | BED & BREAKFASTS | GETTING TO KNOW WINNIPEG |
| GALLERIESRESTAURANTS | BOOKSTORES | TOY STORES |

ACCOMODATION:

Just two of the hotels within easy walking distance of the University of Winnipeg:

Travelodge Hotel

(204) 786-7011
Fax (204) 722-1443
360 Colony St.

Located 2 minutes from the University of Winnipeg Symposium site.

Nestled in the energetic downtown area, this new 11-storey hotel offers 140 spacious guest rooms with separate seating area. Also 20 king-bed, three-room suites available. All rooms offer in-room full size iron and board, hairdryer, AM/FM clock radio, air conditioning, remote color television, coffee makers, complimentary coffee, tea and decaffeinated coffee. All rooms have two telephones with two lines that are equipped with voice mail and data ports, oversize working desk, ergonomic leather chairs and electronic card-key access. Restaurant, Fireside & outdoor lounge, fitness area with indoor pool and whirlpool.

Number of units:140

For the Symposium rates of $79 for single or double occupancy (plus 7% GST + 7% PST) ask for the Mentoring Artists for Womenās Art (MAWA) guestroom block.

No airport shuttle, taxi rate is $10 to $12.

Ramada Marlborough Hotel

(204) 942-6411
Fax (204) 942-2017
331 Smith St.
Winnipeg, MB
R3B 2G9

Call toll free 1-800-667-7666

Located 10 minutes from the University of Winnipeg Symposium site.

A charming historic hotel located in the heart of downtown. Rooms have been renovated to suit both the
business and the leisure traveler with modern amenities that include guestroom cardlocks, in-room coffee,
voice mail and modems.

Number of units: 148

For the Symposium rates of $73 for single or double occupancy (plus 7% GST + 7% PST) ask for the Mentoring Artists for Womenās Art (MAWA) guestroom block.

Airport Shuttle or free parking included.

 BED & BREAKFASTS

These bed and breakfast accommodations are a 15 ö20 minute walk or short taxi or bus rides to the University of Winnipeg:

River Gate Inn

186 West Gate
(204) 474-2761

River Gate Inn is situated on the Assiniboine River in the heart of the city on an acre of park like grounds. River Gate has 21 rooms including a library, dining room, sunroom, living room, billiard room and workout area. Bedrooms are completely modernized with including ensuites and refreshments centers, while still maintaining turn of the century charm. Rooms are available with king, queen or double beds ranging in price from $59.00 to $109.00. Colour TV and Jacuzzi tubs are also available for guests that like to be pampered.

Rates: $59 - $109


Bob & Margaretās Place

950 Palmerston Avenue
(204) 774-0767

Bed and Breakfast in Wolseley, a wonderful, quiet, older residential neighbourhood, with lots of big, old trees. The peaceful Assiniboine River flows past the bottom of our yard, and the view of the river will make you forget you are near the centre of a city. We are one block from public transportation, and very handy to the airport, bus depot, train station, and the Trans-Canada highway city route. We enjoy the outdoors and being active, and we can suggest good walking, cycling and jogging routes nearby.

* private bedroom suite with your own TV room and private bath with shower in the tub

* fresh-baked breakfast with fresh fruit salad

* screened deck on which to have breakfast or just relax, overlooking our large peaceful backyard - colourful flower           gardens, the river - just try to stay tense!

* recreational equipment: mountain bikes, canoe, weights

Single $50
Double $60


GETTING TO KNOW WINNIPEG:

http://www.tourism.winnipeg.mb.ca/twLeisure/tourismWinnipeg_maps.html


GALLERIES:
Winnipeg Art Gallery 
300 Memorial Blvd. 
786-6641 
http://www.wag.mb.ca/
Ace Art Inc. 
2nd Flr ö 290 McDermot Avenue 
944-9763 
 http://www.aceart.mb.ca/
Urban Shaman Inc. 
4 ö 191 Albert Street 
942-2674 
http://www.urbanshaman.org/structure.html
Plug In 
286 McDermot Avenue 
942-1043 
http://www.plugin.org/
<Site> Gallery 
2nd Flr ö 55 Arthur Street 
942-1618 
http://www.pangea.ca/site/start.htm
Video Pool Inc. 
300 ö 100 Arthur Street 
949-9134 
http://www.videopool.mb.ca/
St. Norbert Arts Centre 
100 Ruines Du Monastere 
269-0564 
http://www.snacc.mb.ca/index/index.html
Gallery 1C03 
University of Winnipeg 
http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/campus/art/gallery1c03.html
The Winnipeg Film Group 
http://www.winnipegfilmgroup.mb.ca/
Floating Gallery 
http://www.floating.org/
 
Gallery 1.1.1.
University of Manitoba
http://www.umanitoba.ca/academic/schools/art/content/gallery/index.html


RESTAURANTS:

Bridgeport at the Winnipeg Art Gallery 
300 Memorial Street 
948-0085
Homerās Restaurant (Greek) 
520 Ellice Avenue 
788-4858
Dalat Restaurant (Chinese & Vietnamese) 
661 Ellice Avenue 
775-6519
India Palace Restaurant 
770 Ellice Avenue 
774-6061
Tap & Grill Mediterranean 
137 Osborne Street 
284-7455
Mondragon Bookstore & Coffee House (Vegetarian) 
91 Albert Street 
946-5241
 

BOOKSTORES:

McNally Robinson Booksellers 
Portage Place 
943-8376
Mondragon Bookstore & Coffee House 
91 Albert Street 
946-5241
 

TOY STORES:

Toad Hall 
54 Arthur Street 
956-2195
The Explore Store 
Eaton Place Shopping Centre 
942-4189
 
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