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Climb Aboard! Where Adventure and Innovation Take Flight
ESSENTIALS
ACTION-PACKED FUN FOR ALL ON DISPLAY MAY 27 – SEPTEMBER 4
Local tour sponsored by
THUNDER RAPIDS Landscaped outdoor mini-golf, go-cart track, batting cages, arcades, a jungle gym and concessions. Pay as you play. Mon-Sat, 12 pm-9 pm; Sun 12 pm-9 pm weather permitting, call for hours. 5058 Portage Ave, past the Perimeter, 204-885-7223, thunderrapids. ca, Map 2: D-1
TOURS
DOWNTOWN TOURS Discover downtown Winnipeg with tours for food and drink lovers and history buffs on foot or by bike. For more information and tickets visit downtownwinnipegtours. com or call 204-958-4640. Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, 426 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
EXCHANGE DISTRICT TOURS Discover the history, food, and culture behind one of Winnipeg’ s most unique neighbourhoods. Walking tours include historic and food tours. Call or visit exchangedistrict. org for full list of tours and booking information. Most tours depart from Old Market Square, King St & Bannatyne Ave, 204-942-6716, Map 1: N-4
HERMETIC CODE TOURS OF THE MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING Dr. Frank Albo, author of The Hermetic Code, deciphers the mysteries of the Legislative Building. See its hidden numerological codes and masonic symbols in this 1.5 hr tour Wednesdays throughout July and August. Please book in advance and arrive 15 min early. Tickets: $ 36 or $ 54 with book. Visit heartlandtravel. ca or call 1-866-890-3377 to book, Map 1: Q-3
45 Forks Market Road 204.924.4000 childrensmuseum. com
Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre

Electrifying family fun!

Additional local support provided by
Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action™ was developed by the Minnesota Children’ s Museum in partnership with the Youth Museum Exhibit Collaborative.

Climb Aboard! Where Adventure and Innovation Take Flight

MAGICAL MUSICAL HISTORY TOUR Jul 16, 27, Aug 13, 31 Delve into Winnipeg’ s rock and roll history on this 3 hour bus tour. See Neil Young’ s former home and the house where Randy Bachman wrote These Eyes. Tickets: $ 39. Visit heartlandtravel. ca or call 1-866-890-3377 to book. Sun 10 am-1 pm; Thu 6 pm-9 pm. Departure from Travel Manitoba Information Centre, 1 Forks Market Rd, Map 1: P-5
PRAIRIE DOG CENTRAL RAILWAY A vintage steam locomotive holds up to 300 guests for a wild entertainment journey. Experience being‘ held-up’ by train robbers or simply watch prairie fields race by. Families love the character actors and on-site dining. Call for details and prices, 204-832-5259, pdcrailway. com, Map 2: B-3
PUBLIC ART TOURS Winnipeg Art Council sponsors ArtWalk and ArtRide: walking and biking tours that showcase the city’ s best public art. Visit winnipegarts. ca for full schedule and information. Free. Various locations, 204-943-7668
ROYAL CANADIAN MINT All of Canada’ s circulating coins and currency for many other countries are produced here. Tour the mint and see the high-speed presses that can produce up to 15 million coins per day. Interactive Coin Museum on-site. Guided tours available. Tue-Sat 9 am-4 pm. Call for tour prices. 520 Lagimodière Blvd, at the junction of Hwy 1 and 59, 204-983-6429, Map 2: E-6
680 Harrow Street Winnipeg MB For more information: 204.360.7905 hydro. mb. ca / museum
Open Mon-Thurs 1-4 pm Free admission & parking
EXPLORE our authentic 1930’ s Hangar and Collection of over two dozen aircraft
ATTEND our Public Tours
PLAY the summer away with family friendly activities including our Paper Plane Games( July 28-Aug 13)!
ENJOY Skyways our indoor interactive aviation-themed play area
Hangar T-2, 958 Ferry Rd. 204.786.5503 OPEN DAILY www. RoyalAviationMuseum. com
SPLASH DASH WATER BUS Explore the Red and Assiniboine Rivers on this unique water bus service. Dockto-dock service is available from seven river stops. Visit splashdash. ca for dock map. Dock-to-dock: $ 3.50. Half hour river tours: $ 11, seniors / children $ 9. Day pass $ 20. Boats depart every 15 mins, weather permitting. Main dock at The Forks Historic Port, 204-783-6633, Map 1: Q-5
SPLASH DASH CANOE RENTALS Spend a peaceful day exploring the Assiniboine River by canoe. Weather permitting. Rental: $ 10 / half hour, $ 18 / hour, $ 40 / day. The Forks Historic Port, 204-783-6633, Map 1: Q-5
WEST END MURAL TOURS Tour Winnipeg’ s most colourful mural district. More than 50 artworks along Sargent Ave and Ellice Ave celebrate the many ethnic groups living in the area. Guided or self-guided tours available. Adults $ 5, children $ 2. Call West End Biz for hours and more information, 204-954-7900, Map 1: O-2
WINNIPEG TROLLEY COMPANY Tour the city in a 32-passenger vehicle inspired by the Winnipeg Electric Company streetcars. New this year, the Ale Trail Craft Brewery Tour visits the cities newest taprooms and breweries. Call for tour times. Tickets: Adults $ 27.85, student $ 25.20, children $ 14.70, children 5 and under free. Tours depart from in front of The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Rd, 204-226-TOUR( 8687), Map 1: Q-5
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