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Search for:Welcome to the Regimental website of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles, Western Canada's oldest Infantry RegimentThe Royal Winnipeg Rifles is an Infantry Regiment, a unit of the Canadian Forces Primary Reserve . The Royal Winnipeg Rifles fall under the command of the 38 Canadian Brigade Group , a Brigade within the 3rd Canadian Division, which is responsible for all Army units from Northwestern Ontario to British Columbia.Based out of Minto Armouries in Winnipeg Manitob,a The Royal Winnipeg Rifles are the premier Infantry unit in Manitob,a founded in 1883, with a long and proud history of service to Canada and the Crown.The officers and men of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles train as Infantry soldiers: their task 'to close with, and destroy the enemy'. As a Light Infantry unit, soldiers are taught field craft, weapons handling, navigation, infantry tactics and other skills, many of which originated Rifle Regiments of the British Army. These tactics, developed in the early 1800s under Colonel Coote Manningham, were a departure from the tactics used by the Line Infantry of the day

Hitch your horses and pack your luggage for a harrowing tale of migration and settlement at the Mennonite Heritage Village. Travel through time to a turn-of-the century Russian Mennonite street village on our 40 acre site, taste traditional Mennonite fare at the museum's Livery Barn Restaurant, and explore a classic Mennonite housebarn and a fully operational Dutch windmill during our summer season. View historic and heirloom treasures from Poland and Russia to Canada, displayed in the permanent and Gerhard Ens galleries, and find that perfect souvenir at Village Books and Gifts, all open year-round in the Village Centre. There is always something new to experience. With changing annual themes and temporary exhibits celebrating the Mennonite heritage and culture, new artifacts donated each year, and a broad range of activities and demonstrations, from wagon rides to bread baking, throughout the summer on our Festival days, this bustling village offers fresh experiences with each visit.