• In 1968, the Winnipeg Historical Society purchased the Riel House and converted it into a museum.
  • 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.
  • The Riel House and grounds was like a little oasis in the midst of suburban Winnipeg. The Riel family lived in the house until the late 60s so none of the original...
  • Riel House National Historic Site. 330 River Road St. Vital Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2H0 Phone: 204.983.6757 Toll free: 1.888.773.8888 Fax: 204.482.5887.
  • Riel House National Historic Site. 330 River Road St. Vital Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2H0 Phone: 204.983.6757 Toll free: 1.888.773.8888 Fax: 204.984.0679.
  • Riel House in 2021. Source: Sabrina Janke, Heritage Winnipeg. Though Riel himself never lived in the home, a number of his relatives would over the years.
  • Conveniently located, Riel House is just a 20-minute drive from downtown Winnipeg. Visitors can also access the site via public transit.
  • The Riel House in Winnipeg is a humble abode once inhabited by the Riels, a family of Métis origin, a Canadian ethnic group comprised of French and Canadian...
  • Riel House, an excellent example of Red River Frame construction built in 1880-1881, was originally the home of Joseph Riel, brother of Louis Riel, and his family.
  • 330 River Road, Winnipeg, MB R2M 3Z8. ... It was nice to stop by the Riel house to learn just a bit about Louis Riel - a really important figure in Manitoba history.