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BREWS CRUISE
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Winnipeg’ s local craft breweries. Tour begins at Peg Beer Co. with samples of light appetizers and flights of beer, and continues to three or more establishments with like-minded adventurers. Transportation is provided. All tour attendees must be 18 years of age. Book online with Tasting Tours Winnipeg at winnipeg-tasting-tours. myshopify. com
CASINOS
CLUB REGENT CASINO AND EVENT CENTRE Warm wood, sleek metal and fresh lighting create an inviting atmosphere in this recently renovated casino. Walk through the famous aquarium to the 900 slot machines and casino table games. Event centre hosts live shows and big name musical acts. Restaurant and lounge on site. Must be 18 or older to enter casino. Mon-Sat 10 am-3 am, Sun 12 pm-3 am. 1425 Regent Ave W, 204-957-2500 or 1-800-265-3912, clubregent. com, Map 2: D-6
McPHILLIPS STATION Add a historical touch to your evening at this opulent turn-of-the-century-style casino with over 1,000 games set within a historical railway village. Elegant Michele’ s Restaurant on-site. Must be 18 or over to enter. Mon-Sat 10 am-3 am, Sun 12 pm-3 am. 484 McPhillips St, 204-957-2500 or 1-800-265-3912, mcphillipsstation. com, Map 2: B-4
SHARK CLUB WINNIPEG Downtown location of this Canadian sports bar franchise features a Las Vegas styled gaming centre with 140 slot machines and six blackjack / poker tables. Adjacent restaurant has a nightclub vibe with a bar, private dining room and close to 60 high definition TVs throughout the establishment. 2nd floor, Cityplace, 233 Hargrave St, 204-942-7400, sharkclub. com / location / winnipeg, Map 1: P-4
SOUTH BEACH CASINO & RESORT Think Miami art deco and a bustling, 1920s style casino that features 600 slot machines, 12 gaming tables, a restaurant, and live entertainment in the lounge. South Beach offers complimentary services such as valet parking and free non-alcoholic drinks on the casino floor. Mon-Sat 10 am-3 am, Sun 12 pm-3 am. Highway 59, approximately 60 minutes north of Winnipeg, 1-877-775-8259, southbeachcasino. ca
SAND HILLS CASINO This third First Nations-owned casino in Manitoba boasts 350 slot machines, table games, live entertainment, Dunes restaurant and Oasis lounge. Mon-Sat 10 am-3 pm, Sun 12 pm-3 pm. 21-9-14 Hwy 5 South, Carberry, 90 minutes west of Winnipeg, 1-855-370-SAND( 7263), sandhillscasino. com
CULTURAL CENTRES
ABORIGINAL CENTRE OF WINNIPEG A community resource and gathering place for Winnipeg’ s Aboriginal community. Housed in the historical CP Rail station with restaurant and Canadian Plains art gallery. Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Closed weekends. 181 Higgins Ave, 204-989-6605, Map 1: M-5
CIRCLE OF LIFE THUNDERBIRD HOUSE This dramatic building designed by renowned architect Douglas Cardinal is a retreat for Aboriginal spirituality and cultural growth. Offers programs that connect people with Aboriginal life including dinners and storytelling. Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, 715 Higgins Ave and Main St, 204-940-4240, Map 1: M-5
CENTRE CULTUREL FRANCO-MANITOBAIN Historical and genealogical resources on the province’ s French- Canadian and Métis population, as well as an art gallery, restaurant and performance area. Free. Mon-Fri 8 am-11 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm. 340 Provencher Blvd, 204-233-8972, ccfm. mb. ca, Map 1: P-5
JEWISH HERITAGE CENTRE OF WESTERN CANADA The Marion and Ed Vickar Jewish Museum is the first heritage centre of its kind in Canada. Houses the Genealogical Institute, The Jewish Historical Society Archives, and the Freeman Family Foundation Holocaust Education Centre which features a permanent exhibit of photographs, original documents and artifacts donated by Manitoba survivors and their families. The museum is located at the Asper Jewish Community Campus and is accessible Mon-Thu 9 am-4 pm. 123 Doncaster St, 204-477-7460, jhcwc. org, Map 2: E-3
UKRAINIAN CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTRE( OSEREDOK) Interpretive exhibits examine the diversity of the Ukrainian experience in Canada. Home to the largest collection of Ukrainian cultural and historical artifacts in North America. Houses a museum, library, art gallery, archives and boutique. Free admission. Mon- Sat 10 am-4 pm. 184 Alexander Ave E, 204-942-0218, ukrainianwinnipeg. ca / oseredok, Map 1: N-4
WINNIPEG CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE Located within the Dynasty Building in downtown’ s Chinatown district. Mon 1:30 pm-9 pm, Tue / Thu 9 am-9 pm, Wed & Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5:30 pm, Sun 1 pm-5 pm. 180 King St, 204-943-2627, wcccc. ca, Map 1: N-4
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
BRUCE D. CAMPBELL FARM AND FOOD DISCOVERY CENTRE Interactive exhibits aimed at families and children explore the connection between food and farming. Visitors learn about agriculture with hands-on activities such as a mock combine, virtual pig sonogram, and flour mill, along with fun facts and games. Open Tue-Sat 10 am-4 pm. Admission: adults $ 5, seniors / students / youth $ 3.50, children 5 and under free. Research Station Rd, 204-883-2524, umanitoba. ca / afs / discoverycentre
CANADIAN FOSSIL DISCOVERY CENTRE Dedicated to fossil preservation, the CFDC is home to over 1,000 marine fossils and the largest exhibited Mosasaur in the world. Admission: adults $ 8, students $ 5, families $ 18, preschoolers free. Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat & Sun 1-5 pm. 111-B Gilmour St, 204-822-3406, discoverfossils. com
CHILDREN’ S MUSEUM Twelve galleries include Lasagna Lookout, Pop M’ art, Time Squared and Mellow Marsh. Exciting and cleverly designed educational galleries at every turn for children of all ages. Open daily 9:30 pm-6 pm. Admission $ 11. The Forks, 204-924-4000, childrensmuseum. com, Map 1: Q-5
GREAT BIG ADVENTURE This 12,000 sq. ft. indoor park boasts an enormous 3,000 sq. ft. play structure with five 15 foot slides. Adults can relax on armchairs and couches within comfortable distance of the kids. As an added bonus, a selection of favourite Stella’ s Bakery staples are stocked fresh daily. Mon-Sat 10 am-8 pm; Sun 10 am-7 pm. Admission: under 4 yrs $ 9.25; 4 yrs and up $ 11.95; adults free. 960 Lorimer Blvd, 204-505-4935, greatbigadventure. ca, Map 2: E-3
KID CITY Bring your brood to explore a three-level play structure complete with slides and mazes. Includes toddler area, laser maze, inflatable bouncer, air hockey and foosball tables. Admission: $ 9.95 / toddlers, $ 11.95 / kids ages 3 and up, parents and infants under 12 months free. Mon-Sat 10 am-8 pm, Sun 10 am-6 pm. 550 Archibald St, 204-772-9000, Map 2: D-5; 801 Century St, 204-772-9226, kidcitywinnipeg. ca, Map 2: C-3
PLANETARIUM AT THE MANITOBA MUSEUM You’ ll have stars in your eyes as overhead images explore the universe. The first planetarium in Canada to use Digistar ® 5 All-Dome state-of-the-art digital projection technology, which dramatically enhances the experience. Call for shows and times. Admission: Adult /$ 9, seniors, students, & youth /$ 7.50, families /$ 30, children under two free. Centennial Centre, 190 Rupert Ave, 204-956-2830, Map 1: N-4
SCIENCE GALLERY AT THE MANITOBA MUSEUM Discover your scientific side at this handson centre that provides high-tech demonstrations, an opportunity to build a remote-controlled car, create your own stop-animation movie, and more. Adults /$ 9, seniors, students, & youth /$ 7.50, families /$ 30, children under two free. Centennial Centre, 190 Rupert Ave, 204-956-2830, Map 1: N-4
HISTORICAL SITES
THE FORKS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE AND PORT A gathering place for 6,000 years, the site is the city’ s top tourist attraction and includes a nine-acre interpretive park and adjoins The Forks Historic Port and Assiniboine Riverwalk. Head indoors for unique local shops and restaurants. 1 Forks Rd, 204-942-6302 or 1-888-942-6302, theforks. com, Map 1: Q-5
ST. BONIFACE BASILICA The dramatic façade is all that is left of the original St. Boniface Cathedral-Basilica, which was destroyed by fire in 1968. Its cemetery includes the graves of many important Manitoba figures, including Louis Riel. 190 ave de la Cathédrale, 204-233-7304, Map 1: P-6
UNION STATION The historic Winnipeg station for VIA Rail was built in 1911 and designed by the same architects behind New York’ s Grand Central Station. The stunning building stands tall at the Main Street and Broadway intersection. 123 Main St, Map 1: P-4
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