ESSENTIALS
MENNONITE HERITAGE VILLAGE Set on 17 hectares of land, the park replicates life in an early Mennonite village. Explore period houses, a blacksmith shop, general store, the Old Colony Church, schoolhouse, and a replica 1877 windmill. Learn more about the Mennonite experience at the on-site museum and visit the Livery Barn for a sample of traditional foods. Mon-Sat 9 am-6 pm, Sun 11:30 am-6 pm. Adult $ 10, senior / student $ 8, children( 6-12) $ 4, family $ 30, children 5 and under free. Forty minutes east of Winnipeg, 2 km north of Steinbach, 1-204-326-9661 or 1-866-280-8741
NEW ICELAND HERITAGE MUSEUM Located in the Icelandic community of Gimli, the New Iceland Heritage Museum allows you to visit two exhibits in two locations. At the Waterfront Centre, the story of New Iceland is told through multi-media exhibits. Discover the history of Lake Winnipeg and see its inhabitants in a 500-gallon aquarium at the Lake Winnipeg Visitor Centre. Call for hours. Adults $ 7, seniors / youth $ 6, children under 6 free, family $ 15, guided group tour $ 4 / person. Gimli, one hour north of Winnipeg on Hwy 8, 204-642-4001
ROYAL AVIATION MUSEUM OF WESTERN CANADA Explore the history of aviation in Canada with displays of vintage aircraft and artifacts. Relax in the Flight Deck and watch the air traffic on the international airport runways. Kids love hands on aviation exhibit SKYWAYS. Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun noon-5 pm. Adult $ 10, senior / student $ 7.50, children( 3-12) $ 5, family $ 25. 958 Ferry Rd, Hangar T-2, 204-786-5503, Map 2: C-2
ST. BONIFACE MUSEUM Inside the largest oak log structure in all of North America, learn about the day-to-day lives of the French and Métis people of the early Red River Settlement. Featured exhibits include: Louis Riel: Son of Red River, Father of Manitoba and The Cathedrals of St. Boniface. Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm, Thu 9 am-9 pm. Adults $ 7, youth $ 5, seniors / students $ 6, children under 5 free, family $ 18. 494 Taché Ave, 204-237-4500, Map 1: P-6
NATURE
ASSINIBOINE PARK ZOO Prim peacocks, monkeys, prairie dogs, camels and tigers call the zoo home. Don’ t miss the Journey to Churchill exhibit, which features polar bears and other arctic species. Jul-Aug: Popular Dinosaurs Alive! exhibit returns. 16 life size animatronic dinos fill the zoo, including the Tylosaurus, which ruled the waters that once covered Manitoba. Daily 9 am-5 pm. Adult $ 19.95, senior / youth $ 17.75( 60 + and 13-17), children $ 11.00, under 3 free. * Gates close 30 min before official closing. Assiniboine Park, 2595 Roblin Blvd, 204-927-6000, Map 2: D-3
FORTWHYTE ALIVE A rural oasis inside the city, FortWhyte offers more than 600 acres of aspen forest, tall grass prairie, scenic lakes, hiking trails and floating marsh boardwalks. Jump aboard a Bison Buggy to visit the bison living in the park. Interpretive centre, Buffalo Stone Cafe and gift shop on-site. Mon-Thu 9 am-8 pm, Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat- Sun 10 am-5 pm. Adults $ 8, seniors $ 7, students / children $ 6, under 3 free. 1961 McCreary Rd, 204-989-8355, fortwhyte. org, Map 2: F-3
OAK HAMMOCK MARSH This thriving wetland is home to nearly 300 species of birds and wildlife. Explore by foot along nature trails or by canoe through the marsh. Gift shop and interpretive centre on-site. Open daily 10 am-4:30 pm. Adult $ 8, youth( 3-17) $ 6, seniors( 55 +) $ 7, family( two adults and children) $ 26. Twenty minutes north of Winnipeg, at the junction of Hwy 67 & 220, between Hwy 7 & 8, 204-467-3300, oakhammockmarsh. ca
PARKS
ASSINIBOINE PARK Walk, bike or blade the trails, and relax on the park’ s many lawns. Covering 153 hectares along the Assiniboine River the park is home to the Conservatory, Zoo, English Gardens, Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Lyric Theatre, Tudor-Style Pavilion, Pavilion Gallery, Pavillon Event Centre, Qualico Family Centre and Park Café. Open 24 hours daily. Main entrance is at 2355 Corydon Ave, 204-927-6000, assiniboineparkzoo. ca, Map 2: D-3
KILDONAN PARK Besides the lush gardens and park space, Kildonan Park is home to some of the oldest and largest trees in the province. Within the park, visitors can find Hansel & Gretel’ s Witch Hut, walking and bike trails. Also home to Rainbow Stage, Canada’ s oldest outdoor theatre. Open daily sunrise to sunset. 2021 Main St, 1-877-311-4974, Map 2: B-5
ST. VITAL PARK This urban green space runs along the Red River, providing scenic cycling and hiking trails. A boat launch area makes this a hub for city boaters. A tranquil duck pond is home to many species of waterfowl. 190 River Rd, Map 2: F-4
SPORTS ATTRACTIONS
ADRENALINE ADVENTURES Giant outdoor adventure park features fun for all ages including cable wakeboarding, zipline, and beach volleyball. Clubhouse with restaurant and rentals on-site. Call for hours and prices. 600 Caron Rd, Headingley, 204-800-2060, adrenalinemb. com
ASSINIBOIA DOWNS Watch the ponies run at the city’ s only horse racing track. Live racing Wed, Fri, and Sat. Call for schedule. Daily 9 am-2 am. Free admission. 3975 Portage Ave at the Perimeter, 204-885-3330, Map 2: D-1
GRAND PRIX AMUSEMENTS Three tracks of go-carts as well as kiddie karts, Formula and Sprint Kars, mini-golf, batting cages, Battlezone, bumper cars, bumper boats and arcade. Open daily, call for hours. Pay as you play. Highway 1 E at Symington Rd, 204-254-3644, Map 2: E-7
PAN AM POOL Built for the 1967 Pam Am Games and revamped for the 1999 Pan Am Games, this pool boasts one of the largest indoor bodies of water in the world. Single admission prices vary depending on hours: Admission during non-peak hours adults / seniors $ 5.45, children 12 and under $ 3.05, youth $ 4.75, family $ 13.40. 25 Poseidon Bay, Call 311 for hours, Map 2: E-3
OPEN
7 Days a week 10 am – 5 pm & Fridays to 9 pm
The largest dinosaurs weighed as much as
50 elephants.
MAY 19 – SEPTEMBER 4
Did birds evolve from dinosaurs? Were some dinosaurs warm-blooded? How did their hearts and circulatory systems function? Learn the answers to these and other questions as you examine dinosaur skeletons and reconstructions. Have fun in the dig pit and enjoy other hands-on activities!
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