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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
PHOTO : COURTESY OF WINNIPEG TASTING TOURS
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