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ESSENTIALS
Build Your
Kingdom!
THE FORKS/OODENA CIRCLE Measuring 60
metres across and 2.5 metres deep, this stone circle is
geometrically aligned to the sunrise and sunset of the fall
and spring equinoxes, and summer and winter solstices,
as well as to true north. The Forks, beside the Children’s
Museum, theforks.com, Map 1: Q-5
FORT GIBRALTAR Standing near the fork of the Red and
Assiniboine rivers in St. Boniface, this historical site is a
replica of the fort built by the North West Company in
1810. Adults $10, youths & seniors $6, students $4.50, kids
under 5 free. Wed-Thu 10 am-6 pm, Fri-Sun 10 am-4 pm,
closed Mon-Tue. Whittier Park, Hébert St and St. Joseph St,
204-233-9470, fortgibraltar.com, Map 1: N-5
ON DISPLAY
MAY 12 – SEPTEMBER 3
LOWER FORT GARRY NATIONAL HISTORIC
SITE Once a supply centre of the Hudson’s Bay Company,
this stone fort has been restored to its 1850s appearance.
Open daily 9:30 am-5 pm. Adult $7.80, senior $6.55,
youth $3.90, family $19.60. Weekends: free admission, no
costumed interpreters. Hwy 9, 32 km north of Winnipeg,
1-204-785-6050
MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING Tour the grand
building where the province’s decision-makers meet. Self-
guided tours daily 8 am-8 pm. Guided tours available on an
hourly basis from 9 am to 4 pm. Broadway and Osborne
St, 204-945-3636, Map 1: Q-3
45 Forks Market Road
204.924.4000
childrensmuseum.com
Local tour sponsored by
Additional local support provided by
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 Built in 1911, the building was designed
by the same architects behind New York’s Grand Central
Station. Today this is still the Winnipeg station for VIA Rail.
123 Main St, Map 1: P-4
INDOOR GAMES
Where
ADVENTURE
& AVIATION
meet.
Come nose-to-nose with aircraft
that redefined our relationship with
the skies, and learn about Canadians
whose spirit & innovations helped
shape our world today.
Plan your visit today.
RoyalAviationMuseum.ca
THE BEST FIRST THING
TO DO IN WINNIPEG!
Enjoy Winnipeg’s most engaging city tour!
Tours depart Tuesdays - Sundays from in
front of The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Rd.
Our new Ale Trail brewery tours run
Wednesday and Friday evenings.
where.ca
JULY/AUGUST 2018
LUMBERJAX AXE THROWING Learn the three key styles
of throwing and take aim in games with the guidance of
coaches. No age restriction or minimum group number
required. Book online. $40/person. 1688 St James St,
lumberjaxthrowing.com, Map 2: C-3
SKY ZONE INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK Manitoba’s
first all-trampoline playing court. Jump for joy in special
grip orange socks. Scheduled bouts of 3-D Dodgeball and
SkyRobics fitness classes. Jumpers under 18 years require
a guardian to sign a waiver. Call for hours. $16.99/60 min,
$20.99/90 min, $24.99/120 min. 200-400 Fort Whyte
Way, 204-888-5867, skyzone.com, Map 2: F-2
VERTICAL ADVENTURES One of the only places where
you can scale great heights on the prairies, this indoor
climbing facility 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
2012-17
For complete tour schedule and to
purchase your ticket online, please visit
winnipegtrolleycompany.ca
Call us at 204-226-8687
Mention this ad and receive 10% off
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EPIC ESCAPE Small escape rooms for 2-8 players rely on
tricky puzzles and intellect-testing clues. Divide into two
groups to compete as duelling teams. Call ahead to book.
Wed-Thu 5 pm-10 pm, Fri 12 pm-11 pm, Sat 10 pm-11 pm,
Sun 12 pm-7 pm. 300-112 Market Ave, 204-942-5152,
Map 1: O-4
MOVIE THEATRES
CINEMATHEQUE The Winnipeg Film Group’s independent
cinema features the best Canadian and world films in the
heart of Winnipeg’s Exchange District. Call for monthly
calendar. Adults $8, students $7, members/seniors $6.
100 Arthur St, 204-925-3456, winnipegfilmgroup.com/
cinematheque, Map 1: O-4
CINEPLEX ODEON MCGILLIVRAY AND VIP
CINEMAS This multiplex features the city’s first adult VIP
cinema with a dedicated box office, licensed lounge, luxury
seats and a full menu.Traditional auditoriums welcome
families. General admission: adults $10.99, children/seniors
$8.99; VIP admission $19.99. 2190 McGillivray Blvd,
204-269-9981, cineplex.com, Map 2: F-3