Mennonite Heritage Village — Attraction in Steinbach

I visited the Mennonite Heritage Village in August 2022 and it was such a great experience. It was so interesting and insightful to learn about my background and ancestors.

The Leaving Canada exhibit was one of my favourite parts. As both sides of my family lived in Mexico and Paraguay, the information about the Mennonites’ journeys migrating to these areas was fascinating and very relevant to my life. There was also another indoor exhibit which detailed the Mennonites’ migration throughout Europe and Russia to Canada, and aspects of their lives including business, home life, agriculture, schooling, faith, etc.

The village itself was setup like an actual town with a main street and various heritage buildings and houses along it. It felt like I stepped back in time! There was a general store (which sells old fashioned candies and products from local artisans), various houses of different styles (like the housebarn, Semlin sod house, log houses and others), churches, schools, the printery, blacksmith, and more. The windmill was really cool to explore and they actually sell flour in the general store that is ground from the windmill. I enjoyed seeing the artifacts and furniture in the buildings and getting a glimpse into the Mennonite lifestyle in the 1880s and early 1900s. There were plaques at each of the buildings explaining more about the place and it’s significance.

In the main visitor centre, there is also a gift shop with some books and products from Mennonite culture. I throughly enjoyed my visit and would definitely return. Great...

This was the worst experience I have ever had in any of the countries I travelled. Extremelly rude staff. We came with two kids ordering two kids buffet, as we just ate prior to that. The lady at the front went to consult her manager and came saying that in the past people wohld eat of their kids plates and becuse we would do the same, they can either cherge for an adult meal or give the kids small containers to eat from so that they don't eat more thean the kids should! Apart from bluntly saying that we were going to steal the food, the cashier made her way back and forth near our table making sure we were not eating from kids containers. When we went for another portion of meatballs for my son, we another lady came at us telling that we are not be holding the container where we should when filling it. No one else got this comment. When I told her that this was the first and last time I was there , the responce was "ok, fine".

I stormed out of the place to seat outside waiting for my kids to finishneating and then a manager came out to apologize and say that it was the rule of the place they had to follow. While I get the part with policies, etc., the overall experience was cometely ruined by the rudeness of the staff. Will never go there ever again. Do...

It is a really wonderful place with really kind and helpful people! The museum features a variety of exhibits, including historical artifacts, photos, and interactive displays. Visitors can learn about the early Mennonite settlers in Manitoba, their customs, traditions, and religious beliefs. The museum also includes a replica Mennonite village that recreates life in a typical Mennonite farming community.

In addition to the exhibits, the Mennonite Heritage Village Museum hosts various events throughout the year, including traditional Mennonite festivals, concerts, and educational programs. It's a great place to visit for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Mennonite community in Manitoba.

They also have a great restaurant to enjoy some...