The Cranbrook History Centre is pleased to offer a brunch to its Mother’s Day offerings, the morning will have tea and a brunch in the Royal Alexandra Hall and our afternoon offering will be High Tea in the historic Argyle train car.

Enjoy the elegant décor of the 1906 Royal Alexandra Hall (pictured), which was built in Winnipeg. The Royal Alexandra, a rare example of Edwardian architecture amongst the CP hotels, was considered the social centrepiece of Winnipeg for nearly 60 years before its closure in 1967. Four years later it was demolished with only the Grand Cafe of the hotel, carefully disassembled into hundreds of pieces and stored in a semi-trailer, surviving.

The Royal Alexandra Hall’s 10 a.m. seating offers:

* Brunch consisting of ham, sausage, hash browns, a pancake station, scrambled eggs/omelet station, chicken tenders, Baked mac and cheese, broast beef, potatoes, veggies, two salads, fruit cocktail, muffins, scones, bagels and a dessert table.

* Music.

* Tea and beverages.

Argyle Train Car – one of seven cars of the 1929 Trans-Canada Limited, a classic Jazz Era Art Deco design will have you tossed back in time as you enjoy High Tea on the historic car.

The Argyle’s 2:30 p.m. seating offers:

* Tea;

* Finger foods;

* Desserts;

*changes to offerings and prices may change over time.

A charitable donation receipt will be issued, a value of $20 with every ticket purchased.

Tickets here.

e-KNOW file photo

Cranbrook History Centre

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