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Explore the major attractions spread across Manitoba's eight distinct tourist regions. |
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| Heritage North Museum | | | Heritage North Museum consists of two log structures and an open-air blacksmith shop. See mounted animals native to the area, a boreal forest diorama with authentic caribou hide tipi, First Nations and fur trade artifacts, fossils, a wooly mammoth tusk, traveling exhibits and Inco and mining related artifacts. Blacksmith demonstrations occur periodically throughout the summer. The museum also houses an Institutional Archives and a Visitor Information Booth. Admission charged. Free surface tours of Inco are operated by the museum. Open year-round, Monday to Saturday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (winter), daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (summer). Tel. 204-677-2216; fax: 204-677-8953; Web: www.heritagenorthmuseum.ca E-mail: hnmuseum@mts.net Location: 162 Princeton Drive. | 162 Princeton Drive
THOMPSON, MB CANADA
R8N 2A4
Tel: 204-677-2216
Fax: 204-677-8953
Email: hnmuseum@mts.net
Web: www.heritagenorthmuseum.ca |
| Snow Lake Mining Museum | | Snow Lake
The Manitoba Star Attraction Mining Museum has a collection of mining artifacts complete with mining equipment such as drills, mucking machines, old mine rescue equipment and old maps. See a replica of a raise and a drift, a painting of a cross-section of a mine, and clothes the miners wore. Guided tours are offered late June to September long weekend. Call for opening hours. Group tours welcome. Admission charged. Tel. 204-358-7867/358-2551; E-mail: slmuseum@gillamnet.com Location: 163 Poplar Street. | Box 40
SNOW LAKE, MB CANADA
R0B 1M0
Tel: 204-358-7630
Fax: 204-358-2030
Email: beverley@gillamnet.com
Web: www.snowlake.com |
| FortWhyte Alive | | FortWhyte Alive
Winnipeg's wild oasis features 640 acres of forest, lakes, marshes and self-guiding trails. FortWhyte Alive has 27 species of waterfowl, whitetail deer, muskrats and other wild animals. Fall migration brings thousands of Canada geese and ducks for a truly natural spectacle. Scenic lakes offer canoe and boat rentals along with year-round fishing for pike, walleye and trout. The Alloway Reception Centre offers visitor services including The Buffalo Stone Café and The Nature Shop. The 10,000 square foot Interpretive Centre is home to the Aquarium of the Prairies, Climate Change Exhibit, Winter Waterfowl Room, Children's Touch Museum and Glass Honeybee Hive. A must-see are the Prairie Dog Exhibit and the Bison Prairie, the largest urban-based herd of Plains Bison in Canada. Group tours available by advance reservation. Open daily, year-round. Admission charged. Guided group tours available by calling 204-989-8353. Tel. 204-989-8355; fax: 204-895-4700; Website: www.fortwhyte.org E-mail: info@fortwhyte.org Location: 1961 McCreary Road. | 1961 McCreary Road
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3P 2K9
Tel: 204-989-8364
Fax: 204-895-4700
Email: info@fortwhyte.org
Web: www.fortwhyte.org |
| Riding Mountain National Park of Canada | | Riding Mountain National Park of Canada
This accessible wilderness features almost 3,000 sq. km/1,150 sq. mi. of boreal forest, aspen parkland, deciduous forest and open grasslands and meadows. The area is a haven for outdoor wilderness experiences and wildlife viewing - including a herd of bison living in the park! A network of day-use and overnight trails is designed for hiking, cycling or horseback riding. Interpretive programs are offered. There are several campgrounds and picnic areas at many of the lakes. Reservations are required for camping in the backcountry. Reservations for Wasagaming Campground are advisable. Toll-free: 1-877-737-3783 or Website: www.pccamping.ca. Detailed guides and maps are available at the park office and the Visitor Centre. Admission charged. Tel. 204-848-7275; Web: www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/riding E-mail: rmnp.info@pc.gc.ca.
A small bison herd numbering approximately 30 animals is maintained on a 647 ha. fenced range near Lake Audy. An on-site exhibit relates the natural history of the bison and the native fescue grassland where they live. The herd is best viewed in the early morning or evening hours.
Clear Lake is spring-fed and 33 m/110 ft. deep. Enjoy swimming, boating, wind-surfing and fishing for northern pike, walleye, perch, lake trout and whitefish.
When Riding Mountain National Park was designated in 1930, a man known as Grey Owl gave talks and shows with his pet beavers, Rawhide and Jellyroll. Although people assumed he was Aboriginal, Grey Owl was really an Englishman named Archibald Bellaney who had assumed an Aboriginal persona. His cabin can be visited in the park by hiking or biking an 8.7 (one-way) km trail.
The Visitor Centre contains displays, pamphlets, audio-visual materials and interpretive programs. The Nature Shop, owned and operated by Friends of Riding Mountain National Park, offers quality souvenirs, interpretive and educational materials and programs for all nature lovers. Open in summer only. | General Delivery
WASAGAMING, MB CANADA
R0J 2H0
Tel: 204-848-7275
Fax: 204-848-2596
Email: rmnp.info@pc.gc.ca
Web: www.pc.gc.ca/riding |
| Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre | | | The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre houses the largest collection of marine reptile fossils in Canada and features "Bruce", a 43 ft. (13 meter ) Mosasaur. Discover Manitoba's prehistory and the sea monsters that lived in the Western Interior Seaway. Experience a Fossil Dig Adventure Tour along the Manitoba Escarpment searching for and excavating fossils on an 80 million year old sea bed. School, youth and group museum tours available year round. Dig tours available May to September. Summer Kids programs Monday to Friday in July and August. Open daily 1 - 5 p.m. September to May; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. June to August. Tel. 204-822-3406; Web: www.discoverfossils.com E-mail: info@discoverfossils.com Location: Lower Level, Recreation Centre, 2nd and Gilmour. | 111-B Gilmour Street
MORDEN, MB CANADA
R6M 1N9
Tel: 204-822-3406
Fax: 204-272-3303
Email: info@discoverfossils.com
Web: www.discoverfossils.com |
| Fort Gibraltar | | | Visit historical Fort Gibraltar. Come and witness our fascinating history through the eyes of the voyageurs that lived it! Costumed interperters will transport you back in time to the exciting age of the fur trade. Tour a reconstructed 19th century fort and discover the diverse cast of characters that call it home. Open May to September. Web: www.fortgibraltar.com E-mail: info@festivalvoyageur.mb.ca | 233 Provencher Blvd.
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R2H 0G4
Tel: 204-237-7692
Fax: 204-233-7576
Email: info@festivalvoyageur.mb.ca
Web: www.festivalvoyageur.mb.ca |
| Manitoba Agricultural Museum | | | Home to the Manitoba Threshermen's Reunion and Stampede every July. The Manitoba Agricultural Museum boasts the largest collection of operating vintage farm machinery in Canada (more than 500 implements, most dating back to the early 1900s, some earlier). The Homesteaders' Village simulates village life in the late 19th century. It includes an 1883 schoolhouse, a post office that once served all of northwestern Manitoba, the typical log houses of the era, an elegant clapboard mansion, a general store, and a railway station. The museum also includes the Manitoba Amateur Radio Museum. Open May 12 to September 30, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. Admission charged. Tel. 204-637-2354; fax: 204-637-2395; Web: www.ag-museum.mb.ca E-mail: ag-museum@mts.net Location: south of junction of Hwy. 1 and PTH 34. | Box 10
AUSTIN, MB CANADA
R0H 0C0
Tel: 204-637-2354
Fax: 204-637-2395
Email: agmuseum@mts.net
Web: www.ag-museum.mb.ca |
| Hecla Provincial Park | | Hecla Provincial Park
Lush forest, rugged shoreline, scenic beaches and bountiful wildlife blend within this pristine park land. Venture through the park's many hiking and cross-country ski trails. Other facilities include a campground, vacation cabins, a bed and breakfast home, tennis courts, a championship 18-hole golf course, a resort and conference centre, and marina. Interpretive programs and guided tours are available seasonally. For reservations at the Family Vacation Cabins tel. 204-948-3333 or toll-free: 1-888-482-2267. Location: north of Riverton on Hwy. 8.
Hecla Village features a 1 km self-guiding trail through the restored village, tracing the history of Icelandic settlement in the area. Restored buildings include a church, community hall, 1920s school, Icelandic home and a village store still in operation. Hecla Island is named after an Icelandic volcano. Guided walks by a park interpreter are available in summer.
Hecla Fish Station contains an exhibit on commercial fishing.
Heritage Home Museum is a restored and furnished Icelandic household from the 1920s and 1940s periods.
The Wildlife Viewing Tower is a popular morning and evening rendezvous for wildlife viewers and photographers.
The Grassy Narrows Marsh hiking and biking trails lead you to boardwalks and viewing blinds to gain spectacular views of waterfowl and wildlife. | 200 Saulteaux Cresc.
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3J 3W3
Email: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca
Web: www.manitobaparks.com |
| Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre | | Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
Come see why the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Center is the world's 'Best Environmental Experience'! Under the guidance of our friendly interpreters, you can trek over 30 kilometers of nature trails, take a guided tour of the marsh, go canoeing, view birds and wildlife, watch a film in our multimedia theatre, enjoy a meal in our café and check out our fun, interactive exhibits. Open daily year-round. Admission charged. Tel. 204-467-3300; toll-free: 1-888-50-MARSH; fax: 204-467-3311; Website: www.ducks.ca/ohmic E-mail: ohmic@ducks.ca Location: 20 minutes north of Winnipeg at Hwys. 67 and 220. | Box 1160
STONEWALL, MB CANADA
R0C 2Z0
Toll Free: 1-888-50-MARSH
Tel: 204-467-3300
Fax: 204-467-9028
Email: ohmic@ducks.ca
Web: www.ducks.ca/ohmic |
| Spruce Woods Provincial Park | | Spruce Woods Provincial Park
The park contains the desert-like area known as the Spirit Sands, a five square kilometre tract of open blowing sand dunes that tower 30 metres above the surrounding prairie. Spruce Woods and its desert is home to the Northern prairie skink (Manitoba's only lizard), Western hognose snake and two species of cacti; all are unique in Manitoba. Experience Spirit Sands and Devil's Punch Bowl (an eerie pond formed by the action of underground streams) by hiking along self-guided trails or by horse-drawn covered wagon rides.
Explore rolling hills of native prairie, majestic white spruce, lush deciduous forests and mysterious blue-green ponds as you wander along the many interpretive and hiking trails. Equestrian and mountain bike enthusiasts can explore the wilds of Spruce Woods by following the many back-country trails. Spruce Woods has its own equestrian campground and can be booked by calling (204) 827-2654.
The park has a concession, store, gift shop operated by Friends of Spruce Woods, modern campgrounds, showers, laundromat, outdoor games area, beach, snowmobile trails, cross-country skiing, toboggan hill. The visitors service centre has a wide range of interpretive programs including an amphitheatre, campfire talks, guided hikes, children's events, interpretive display building and extensive winter programs. Contact: Visitor Services Centre. Tel. (204) 827-8850 (mid-May to early September) and (204) 834-8800 (September to mid-May). Location: off PTH 5 south of TCH 1. | 200 Saulteaux Cresc.
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3J 3W3
Email: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca
Web: www.manitobaparks.com |
| Dalnavert Museum (PHS) | | Dalnavert Museum (PHS)
Built in 1895 for Sir Hugh John Macdonald (former premier of Manitoba), this beautifully restored home is one of Western Canada's finest examples of Queen Anne Revival Architecture. It is a designated Provincial and National Historic Site. The new Visitors' Centre features a well-appointed gift shop, auditorium space for meetings and events and free parking. The Museum is open year-round, hours change seasonally. Interpretive tours provided daily. Group tours should be booked at least one week in advance. Last tour 60 minutes (1 hour) before closing. Admission fee. Tel. 204-943-2835; fax: 204-943-2565; Website: www.mhs.mb.ca E-mail: dalnavert@mhs.mb.ca Location: 61 Carlton Street (south of Broadway). | 61 Carlton Street
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3C 1N7
Tel: 204-943-2835
Fax: 204-943-2565
Email: dalnavert@mhs.mb.ca
Web: www.mhs.mb.ca |
| Birds Hill Provincial Park | | Birds Hill Provincial Park
Featuring hills and ridges formed by ancient glaciers, this 35 sq. km/22 sq. mi. acre park has a lake, oak and aspen forests, native prairie wildflowers (including several species of rare orchids), deer, waterfowl and songbirds. Facilities include camping, swimming, picnic sites, a riding stable, a restaurant, a beach concession and a convenience store. There are 30 km/18.5 mi. of trails for walking and cross-country skiing and a 7.2 km/4.5 mi. paved bicycle and roller blading trails.
Interpretive programs are available on a year-round basis for groups of all ages. Every July the park hosts the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Location: 24 km/15 mi. northeast of Winnipeg on PTH 59. | 200 Saulteaux Cresc.
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3J 3W3
Email: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca
Web: www.manitobaparks.com |
| Winnipeg Art Gallery | | Winnipeg Art Gallery
The gallery houses a collection of contemporary, historical and decorative art, as well as the world's largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art. Rooftop restaurant and gift shop. Open Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., closed Mondays and statutory holidays. Admission charged. Tel. 204-786-6641; fax: 204-788-4998; Website: www.wag.mb.ca E-mail: inquiries@wag.mb.ca Location: 300 Memorial Boulevard. | 300 Memorial Blvd.
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3C 1V1
Tel: 204-786-6641
Fax: 204-788-4998
Email: inquiries@wag.mb.ca
Web: www.wag.mb.ca |
| The Manitoba Museum | | The Manitoba Museum
Museum Galleries
Explore a vivid portrayal of Manitoba's rich and colourful history through nine galleries covering all regions of Manitoba. In fact the national editors of Where Magazine have selected the Parklands/Mixed Woods Gallery as "One of Canada's Best New Attractions for Summer 2004". The Manitoba Museum is the recipient of the Michelin Green Guide's top award designated 'Worth the Trip'. Dramatic walk-through settings include the 17th century full-size replica ship "The Nonsuch", and the Urban Gallery which recreates boomtown Winnipeg in the 1920s (the 'gateway to the west').
Planetarium and Science Gallery
We are also fortunate to have one of only five major planetariums in the country. It features live interactive multimedia shows that recreate the current night sky, highlight the latest space discoveries and follow the developments of the space program.
The fully renovated Science Gallery now includes "Engineered for Speed" where visitors design and build their own remote-controlled race cars and test them on our giant race track, a new water area with a self-sustained ecosystem and a new Explore Science Zone with multiple hands-on activities.
Open year-round. Closed Mondays in winter. Admission charged. Tel. 204-956-2830; recorded information 204-943-3139; Website: www.manitobamuseum.ca E-mail: info@manitobamuseum.ca Location: 190 Rupert Avenue. | 190 Rupert Avenue
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3B 0N2
Toll Free: 1-888-231-9739
Tel: 204-956-2830
Fax: 204-942-3151
Email: info@manitobamuseum.ca
Web: www.manitobamuseum.ca |
| Casinos of Winnipeg | | | <"The Casinos of Winnipeg are the two largest and most exciting casinos in western Manitoba. Step into McPhillips Street Station Casino and you step into a rollicking railway town from the last century. We offer the best local and international entertainment in our concert bowl, restaurant and lounges, plus all the modern gaming you enjoy.
It's a jungle in there! Club Regent Casino boasts the second highest waterfall in the province and one of the largest walk-through aquariums in Canada. This casino is a tropical forest filled with fun dining and the best local and international entertainment in the concert bowl and dance club. And don't forget the great gaming.
Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 a.m.; Sunday noon - 3 a.m. Closed on selected holidays. Group tours available. Tel: 204-957-2500; toll-free: 1-888-493-4652; Web: www.casinosofwinnipeg.com"
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WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3G 3L4
Toll Free: 1-888-493-4652
Tel: 204-957-2500
Fax: 204-957-2621
Web: www.mlc.mb.ca |
| Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site (PHS) | | Inglis
Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site (PHS) is the last remaining row of standard country grain elevators. Five elevators still stand intact beside an abandoned rail line in sharp contrast to the demolition of thousands of elevators experienced in numerous prairie towns. Guided tours, interpretive centre and arts and crafts gift shop. Open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays, and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. weekends in July and August. Guided tours by reservation year-round. Admission charged. Tel. 204-564-2243; fax: 204-564-2617; E-mail: iahc@mts.net Location: along Railway Avenue. | Box 81
INGLIS, MB CANADA
R0J 0X0
Tel: 204-564-2243
Fax: 204-564-2617
Email: iahc@mts.net |
| Manitoba Legislative Building (PHS) | | | Completed in 1920, the Beaux-Arts Classical-style building features a grand staircase, matching bison statues, Manitoba Tyndall stone and the famous Golden Boy statue atop this grand structure. The grounds contain statues of Queen Victoria, La Vérendrye, statesmen and poets. Location: Broadway and Osborne. | Main Floor, 213 Notre Dame Avenue
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3B 1N3
Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069
Tel: 204-945-8755
Fax: 204-948-2384
Email: ekisiow@gov.mb.ca
Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html |
| La Maison Gabrielle Roy (PHS) | | | La Maison Gabrielle Roy, completely restored to its original state, was Gabrielle Roy's sole Manitoba residence from 1909 to 1937. She was one of Canada's most influential authors of the 20th century. The house was the setting of several of her short stories and novels. Open year-round, June to August, Monday to Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.; September to May, Wednesday to Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. Admission charged. Main floor only wheelchair accessible. Tel. 204-231-3853; fax: 204-231-3910; Website: www.maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca E-mail: infomgr@mts.net Location: 375 rue Deschambault. (PHS) | Box 133, 375 rue Deschambault
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R2H 3B4
Tel: 204-231-3853
Fax: 204-231-3910
Email: infomgr@mts.net
Web: www.maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca |
| International Peace Garden Attractions | | | A unique 5.5 m/18 ft. working Floral Clock with nearly 3,000 flowers, run by GPS.
The Peace Chapel features three walls of fossil-embellished Manitoba limestone with quotations from "people of peace."
The September 11 Memorial displays 10 beams from the World Trade Center in the formal garden.
The Peace Tower, 35 m/120 ft. high, represent the people from the four corners of the world coming together in the common cause of peace.
The Carillon Bell Tower sounds every quarter-hour from 14 chimes. The bells range in weight from 250 lbs. to 2,000 lbs., totalling 20 tons.
The Historic Lodge is built of native stone and Manitoba timber by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s. The CCC also built the dam and spillway that created Lake Udall.
The International Music Camp has weekly sessions in band, choir, orchestra, dance, drama and other fine arts, during June and July. The Royal Canadian Legion Athletic Camp has weekly sessions in gymnastics, basketball, equestrian, volleyball and other sporting events. | Box 419
BOISSEVAIN, MB CANADA
R0K 0E0
Toll Free: 1-888-432-6733
Tel: 204-534-2510/204-534-6964
Fax: 701-263-3169
Email: kathy@peacegarden.com
Web: www.peacegarden.com |
| The Forks | | The Forks
Welcome to Winnipeg’s most popular gathering place for shopping, dining and year-round fun and adventure! Located downtown at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, people have been making history here for thousands of years.
By day or evening, enjoy acres of riverside attractions. Sample global menus and the finest fresh food, meet the merchants and explore shops you won’t find anywhere else. Or follow the beat of a different drummer and discover non-stop entertainment, rivertrails, parks and the beauty of our historic port. Tel. (204) 942-6302; Website: www.theforks.com | 200 - 350 Portage Avenue
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3C 0C3
Tel: 204-943-7752
Fax: 204-943-7915 |
| Musée de Saint-Boniface (PHS) | | | Le Musée de Saint-Boniface (PHS) is the oldest building in Winnipeg. Built for the Grey Nuns between 1846 and 1851 as the first convent and hospital in Western Canada, it now serves as a showcase of Métis and French-Canadian history. The site is in the heart of old Saint-Boniface and is a short walk across the Esplanade Riel from The Forks. Open weekdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. year-round with weekend hours during spring, summer and fall. Admission charged. Tel. 204-237-4500; fax: 204-986-7964; Web: www.msbm.mb.ca E-mail: info@msbm.mb.ca Location: 494 avenue Taché. | 494, avenue Tache
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R2H 2B2
Tel: 204-237-4500
Fax: 204-986-7964
Email: info@msbm.mb.ca |
| Snow Lake | | Snow Lake
The discovery of major ore deposits led to Snow Lake's development as a major mining centre. You will find excellent fishing, canoeing, abundant flora and fauna, resorts, a Manitoba Star Attraction mining museum, Sunset Bay beach. Enjoy history and view the Aboriginal pictographs dating back 1,500 years. Tel. 204-358-2551; fax: 204-358-7703; Website: www.snowlake.com Location: on PR 392. | Box 40
SNOW LAKE, MB CANADA
R0B 1M0
Tel: 204-358-7630
Fax: 204-358-2030
Email: beverley@gillamnet.com
Web: www.snowlake.com |
| Whiteshell Provincial Park | | Whiteshell Provincial Park
This spectacular park offers over 2,729 km²/1,689 mi. of dazzling waters and lush forests. Park visitors of all ages enjoy hiking, mountain biking, tennis, quiet beaches and water sports of all kinds. Over 200 lakes offer walleye, northern pike, perch, smallmouth bass and lake trout fishing excitement.
A year-round playground, the Whiteshell offers winter lovers cross-country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, winter hiking, skating and snowmobiling. The park has three entrance points: Hwy. 1 from the east or west, from the south on the La Vérendrye Trail at Hwy. 44 and driving northward on PR 307. To enter the park from the north take Hwy. 11 on the La Vérendrye Trail to Seven Sisters on PR 307. Web site: www.manitobaparks.com E-mail: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca | 200 Saulteaux Cresc.
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3J 3W3
Email: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca
Web: www.manitobaparks.com |
| Monnaie Royale Canadienne | | Monnaie Royale Canadienne
La monnaie qui circule au Canada et celle de nombreux autres payes est fabriquée à cet établissement. Visites guidées : De la Fête du Travail à la fête de la Reine : 9 h à 17 h (du mardi au samedi). Pour le mois de décembre : de 9 h à 17 h (du lundi au samedi). De la fête de la Reine à la Fête du Travail : de 9 h à 17 h (du lundi au dimanche). Boutique et musée à explorer. Services offerts dans les deux langues officielles. Frais d’entrée. Réservez au : 204-983-6429; sans frais : 1-877-WPG-MINT; fax : 204-255-5203; site web : www.monnaie.ca; courriel : boutiquewpg@mint.ca; Endroit : 520, boulevard Lagimodière. | 520 Lagimodiere Blvd.
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R2J 3E7
Toll Free: 1-877-WPG-MINT
Tel: 204-983-6429
Fax: 204-255-5203
Email: boutiquewpg@mint.ca
Web: www.mint.ca |
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