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A Sports
Lover's Guide
To Winnipeg
as the birthplace of athletes from Terry Fox to Cindy
Klassen, It should come as no surprise that Winnipeg is a
GOLF GURUS
Think you picked up some pro tips
from watching the competitors in
action? Better hit the greens.
Tee off at golf courses in and around the city.
Find a full list on page 39
P ractice on virtual golf simulators at
The mini golf course at Thunder Rapids is
perfect for pint-sized putters
Lush 323 acre La Barriere Park boasts a 5700
foot long, 18-hole disc golf course
major sports city. This year, as proud hosts of the 2017
Canada Games, there's no better place To Find activities for
Winnipeg's only indoor Golf Dome
every breed of sports fanatic. On your mark, get set, explore!
Golf balls emblazoned with the Winnipeg Jets’
logo from the Jets Gear Store display
Winnipeg pride on the course
CALLING ALL FANS SUPER CYCLISTS
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame inside the Sport Between a thriving bike culture and slick city trails
Manitoba building celebrates the Canada Games with and paths, Winnipeg makes it easy to emulate your
an exhibit exploring the event’s 50 year run. Photos and favourite mountain bikers, cyclists, and triathletes.
artifacts from every province and territory in Canada—
No bike, no problem—rent a ride from one of the
including medals and uniforms from the first Canada city's cycling shops. White Pine Bicycle Co at
Games in 1967—are on display. For budding atheletes, the The Forks is centrally located, while Woodcock
Children’s Museum exhibit Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Cycle has the added perk of coffee from The
Action provides a place to play. Get the little ones moving Yellow Derny Cafe, inside
with activities like virtual surfing, a kung fu session, and a
strength-building climbing wall.
two (or four) at Bee2Gether Bike Rentals at
WATER WATER EVERYWHERE
HEALTH START For a landlocked prairie province, we love our water—
Start a day of exploring right by and Manitoba boasts more than 110,000 lakes. Diving,
fuelling up with these eats locals swimming, sailing, and rowing competitions are sure to
love. Grab a cold pressed juice from whet your desire to make a splash yourself.
Green Carrot Juice Co (3 locations)
to replenish electrolytes, or sip
Get inspired by a day trip to Gimli. After taking a dip in
the lake, head to the New Icelandic Heritage Museum to
on a protein-packed smoothie.
Manitoba-made GORP Energy
Bars, found at most of the city’s
name of the game at The Original
Cochrane’s breakfasts.
Take an art tour and see the city by bike at
the same time. The Winnipeg Arts Council's
ArtRide (Jul 30) takes a scenic spin through St
Boniface and St Vital. The Downtown BIZ’s A
Moveable Feast tour (Aug 8) features stops at
five different restaurants. See listings p 42
see an exhibit of stunning sailing photos (Jul 1-Aug 30)
Kildonan or St Vital Park to enjoy outdoor heated pools
and splash pads for kiddos
Sit back on a guided tour of the Assiniboine river from
Splash Dash Water Tours—or grab a paddle and explore
Pancake House, where stacks
of buttermilk flapjacks rival Ryan
The Forks or Assiniboine Park
Go swimming in the Pan Am Pool, or take a trip to
health stores, will imbue your day
with energy. Carbo-loading is the
For a leisurely pedal, try out a bicycle built for
the waterway by canoe
Get the blood pumping at Adrenaline Adventures with
cable wakeboarding and beach volleyball
See a birch bark canoe used by this land’s first inhabitants
at the Manitoba Museum
Prep for a day of sun and fun by picking up cute
swimwear at The Hula Hut and Bra Bar
If you can’t make it to one of the province’s beautiful
lakes, try local lakefish in one of the city's regional themed
restaurant. The Cornerstone serves pickerel in a French-
influenced lemon butter sauce, while Fergie’s Fish and
Chips at The Forks perfects the classic deep fry
For full schedule of Canada Games events, visit 2017canadagames.ca.
PLAY BALL
Hundreds of ball players are fighting for gold during
the Canada Games. Fans hit a home run of their
own at these spots to dine, shop, and play.
Dine on Indian and Hakka cuisine while
overlooking the diamond at Clay Oven at Shaw
Park
Root for the home team by picking up swag at
the Goldeyes Dugout Store
Batting cages at Grand Prix Amusements offer a
chance to practice your swing
Hone your pitching skills on skee ball machines
at hip sports bar Underdogs
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