Canada funds $2M renovation for Saint-Boniface Museum

The Government of Canada is investing over $1.9 million to renovate Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum, marking its first significant infrastructure update since 1991. The funding, announced by Liberal MP Dan Vandal, is part of the Community Spaces Fund aimed at preserving the museum's historic building and enhancing accessibility for visitors. Renovations will include structural improvements, energy system upgrades, and refurbishments to various areas of the museum, ensuring the preservation of its extensive collection of Francophone and Métis artifacts. The project is slated to begin in June 2024 and conclude in 2026, coinciding with the museum's 175th anniversary celebrations. This initiative highlights the importance of the museum in honoring the cultural contributions of the Francophone and Métis communities in Manitoba and Canada. Minister Rachel Bendayan emphasized the investment as a crucial step in maintaining a piece of cultural heritage for future generations.