Welcome to the Web pages of Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism.

The pages in this site are an authoritative source of information about the wide-ranging programs and services offered by this provincial department.

We are dedicated to promoting and enhancing the well being, identity and creativity of Manitoba citizens. In partnership with public and private individuals and organizations, we deliver programming that celebrates our colourful past along with the richness and diversity of our present. Culture, Heritage and Tourism also promotes our unique heritage and encourages all Manitobans to understand and share in it.

Some of my department’s responsibilities include:

• the Archives of Manitoba and the Hudson's Bay Company Archives
• the Legislative Library of Manitoba
• Manitoba public library services
• government department and the Queen's Printer Statutory Publications
• support for arts and cultural activity
• Manitoba Government Inquiry for the general public
• government media services, news releases, communications and advertising
• visitor information
• tourism industry service, development, special projects and marketing
• heritage designation and preservation
• The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)

I encourage you to tour our site. We are proud of the work we do and welcome the interest of visitors from around the world. Visit us often and stay for a while.

Once you’ve come to know us better, give us a chance to know you. We invite you to visit Manitoba in person. Come, see and enjoy our wonderful province.

Eric Robinson, Minister