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Indoor Games
BAD AXE THROWING Master the art of axe throwing with instruction from top coaches who demonstrate the top hatchet handling techniques. Groups of five or more required. Call ahead to book. $ 44.25 / person. 6‐1393 Border St, 204‐615‐8222, Map 2: C-3
EPIC ESCAPE Small escape rooms for 2‐8 players rely on tricky puzzles and intellect‐testing clues. Two themes with two rooms each are available. Divide into two groups to compete as duelling teams. Call ahead to book. Wed‐Thu 5 pm‐10 pm, Fri 12 pm‐9 pm, Sat 10 pm‐9 pm, Sun 12 pm‐7 pm. 300‐112 Market Ave, 204‐942‐5152, Map 1: O-4
GOLF CENTRAL A CPGA certified teaching and practicing facility offers year‐round lessons, clinics, virtual simulators, and driving range with 22 heated outdoor hitting stations; and on‐site sushi restaurant. Call for prices. Daily 10 am‐9 pm. 775 Plessis Rd, 204‐255‐GOLF( 4653), Map 2: D-6
LUMBERJAX AXE THROWING Take aim in games and tournaments while learning the three key styles of throwing with the guidance of coaches. No age restriction or minimum group number required. Book online ahead of time. $ 40 / person. 1688 St James St, lumberjaxthrowing. com, Map 2: C-3
THE GOLF DOME Practice your swing indoors at this driving range, also an indoor miniature golf course and virtual golf. Call for hours and prices. 1205 Wilkes Ave, 204‐489‐7776, Map 2: E-4
HEIGHTS ARCHERY Archery range offers classes and private lessons, and houses proshop with traditional and compound bows. Knowledgeable staff on‐site. Mon‐Fri 12 pm‐10 pm, Sat 10 am‐5 pm, Sun 12 pm‐5 pm. Shooting pass: $ 10 for first hour; $ 5 / half an hour. 2281 Portage Ave, 204‐832‐4421, Map 2: D-2
THE REAL ESCAPE Meticulously planned and stylishly executed, this is Canada’ s first and largest escape room where teams of 4‐14 people race against the clock to solve puzzles and collect clues to break free. Transport players to a creepy castle, haunted house, insane asylum, or a high security bank vault. Call ahead to book. 3137 Portage Ave, 204‐615‐7717, therealescape. ca, Map 2: D-1
SPEEDWORLD INDOOR KART TRACK The indoor go‐kart facility with 27,000 sq ft of indoor track space, nine curvy bends and karts that reach 50 km / h, will satisfy anyone’ s racing urges. Close toed shoes are required. Pay as you play. Mon‐Fri 12 pm‐11 pm, Sat 11 am‐12 am, Sun 12 pm‐10 pm. 575 C Berry Street, 204‐774‐5278, speedworld. ca, Map 2: C-3
SKY ZONE INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK All ages are free jump for joy in a wall‐to‐wall trampoline playing court. Join in a game of pick‐up basketball or fitness classes. Jumpers under 18 years require signed waiver by guardian. Call for hours. $ 12 / 30 min, $ 16 / 60 min, $ 20 / 90 min, $ 24 / 120 min. 200‐400 Fort Whyte Way, 204‐888‐5867, skyzone. com, Map 2: F-2
THE PORTAL WINNIPEG Experience Winnipeg’ s first multi‐player virtual reality arcade and explore a variety of games and virtual experiences. Open daily, by appointment only. Book at theportalwpg. ca, $ 50 / hour for 2 players, $ 10 / additional player, 707‐281 McDermot Ave, Map 1: O-4
VERTICAL ADVENTURES Scale great heights on the prairies at this indoor climbing facility that offers instruction for all ages and levels. Mon‐Fri 4 pm‐11 pm, Sat 10 am‐10 pm, Sun 12 pm‐6 pm. Adult $ 15, youth $ 11. 77 Paramount Rd, 204‐632‐5001, verticaladventures. ca, Map 2: B
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CINEMATHEQUE The Winnipeg Film Group’ s independent cinema features the best Canadian and world films in the heart of Winnipeg’ s Exchange District. Visit website show listings. Adults $ 8, students $ 7, members / seniors $ 6. 100 Arthur St, 204‐925‐3456, winnipegfilmgroup. com / cinematheque, Map 1: O-4
CINEMA CITY MCPHILLIPS First‐run movie theatre that features recent releases at reduced ticket prices. 1399 McPhillips St, 204‐334‐6234, cineplex. com, Map 2: B-4
CINEPLEX ODEON MCGILLIVRAY AND VIP CINEMAS The city’ s VIP cinema licensed lounge and a menu of appetizers and entrées. Eight traditional auditoriums welcome families. adults $ 10.50, children / seniors $ 8.50; VIP admission $ 17.50. 2190 McGillivray Blvd, 204‐269‐9981, cineplex. com, Map 2: F-3
SCOTIABANK THEATRE Features floor‐to‐ceiling screens and stadium seating perfect for viewing the latest blockbuster. Adults $ 10.50, children $ 8.50, seniors $ 8.99; 3D adults $ 13.25, child( 3‐13)/ senior( 65 +) $ 11.99. Polo Park, 817 St. James St, 204‐774‐1001, Map 2: D-3 mUseUms
CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS The first national museum of its kind dedicated to the history and evolution of human rights. The CMHR aims to educate visitors of historical and current inequities, while inspiring universal unity. Open daily 10 am‐5 pm, Wed 10 am‐9 pm. Admission: $ 16 / adult, $ 8 / youth, $ 13 / students and seniors, $ 45 / family, ages 7 and under free. 85 Israel Asper Way, 204‐289‐2000, Map 1: Q-5
DALNAVERT MUSEUM See how Winnipeg’ s upper crust lived at this turn‐of‐the‐last‐century home. The restored home of former Premier of Manitoba, is one of Winnipeg’ s finest examples of Queen Anne Revival architecture. Open Wed‐Sun 12 pm‐4 pm. Adults $ 6, seniors / students $ 5, children $ 4, groups of 10 or more $ 4 each. 61 Carlton St, 204‐943‐2835, friendsofdalnavert. ca, Map 1: Q-4
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