• 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.
  • Tours of the house and gardens hosted by the Louis Riel Institute, outdoor exhibits and historic activities and special events are available throughout the summer.
  • Top ways to experience Riel House National Historic Site and nearby attractions. ... While Riel House was a well-preserved site in a nice location, it lacked vibrancy.
  • Riel House National Historic Site.
  • Join historic interpreters and learn about the Riel family in the spring of 1886. Understand how an intergenerational family of 11 lived in this 600 square foot house.
  • The Riel House remained with the family’s descendants for several decades after Riel’s execution. In 1968, it was purchased by the Winnipeg Historical Society.
  • Today, Riel House serves as a throwback to this tempestuous era in Canadian history, and provides insight into the Métis way of life.
  • Additionally, a "Riel House on the Move" program was created where staff were able to attend one daycare to deliver the program before the house opened.
  • Riel House as we know it today, was built in 1880 by Riel’s brother Joseph, though Riel’s mother Julie and her children had lived on the property since 1864.
  • Beautiful Grounds: Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Riel House, set in a quiet residential area of Winnipeg.