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SCOTIABANK THEATRE Features large floor-to-ceiling screens and stadium seating, perfect for seeing 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
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CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS The first museum dedicated to the evolution, celebration, and future of human rights. Daily 10 am-5 pm, Wed 10 am-9 pm. Admission: $ 16 / adult, $ 8 / youth, $ 13 / students and seniors, $ 45 / family, children under 6 free. 85 Israel Asper Way, 204-289-2000 or 1-877-877-6037, Map 1: Q-5
DALNAVERT MUSEUM Turn-of-the-last-century, restored home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald, former Premier of Manitoba. Open Wed-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat & Sun 12 pm-4 pm. Call for prices. 61 Carlton St, 204-943-2835, friendsofdalnavert. ca, Map 1: Q-4
GABRIELLE ROY HOUSE Tour the family home of famed Francophone author Gabrielle Roy. See the views made famous through her writing, including the novel Rue Deschambault( Street of Riches). Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat & Sun 1 pm-5 pm. Adults $ 8, seniors / students / youth $ 5. 375 rue Deschambault, 204-231-3853, Map 1: P-7
MANITOBA ELECTRICAL MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTRE Explore the history of electricity in Manitoba from the 1800s to the future. Interactive exhibits include a replica turn-of-the-last-century tram car and a towering robot made of 50 home appliances. Free admission and personal tours. Mon-Thu 1 pm-4 pm and by appointment. 680 Harrow St, 204-360-7905, Map 2: E-4
THE MANITOBA MUSEUM Travel through Manitoba’ s history. Explore the Arctic / Sub-Arctic gallery, and learn about Manitoba’ s barren northland. Tue-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat & Sun 11 am-5 pm. Admission: Adult $ 12.60, seniors $ 10.50, youth $ 9.45, children $ 7.35. 190 Rupert Ave, 204-956-2830 or 204-943-3139, Map 1: N-4
MANITOBA SPORTS HALL OF FAME Whether it’ s curling or hockey, golf or softball, Manitoba has been the breeding ground for some great athletes. See their smiling portraits, vintage equipment and other artifacts including the AVCO Cup and Clara Hughes’ s bike from the‘ 96 Olympics. Tues-Sat 10 am-4 pm. Admission by donation. 145 Pacific Ave, 204-925-5936, Map 1: N-4
MENNONITE HERITAGE VILLAGE Set on 17 hectares of land that spread out from one village street, the park replicates life in an early Mennonite village. Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 11:30 am-6 pm. Adult $ 10, senior / student $ 8, children( 6-12) $ 4, family $ 30. Forty minutes east of Winnipeg, 2 km north of Steinbach, 1-204-326-9661
NEW ICELAND HERITAGE MUSEUM Located in the community of Gimli, the New Iceland Heritage Museum allows you to visit two exhibits in two locations. Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat & Sun 1 pm-4 pm. 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
ST. BONIFACE MUSEUM Discover the history of the early days of Winnipeg’ s Francophone community. Featured exhibits include: Louis Riel: Son of Red River, Father of Manitoba and The Cathedrals of St. Boniface. Mon-Wed, Fri 10 am-4 pm, Thu 9 am-9 pm, Sat 12 pm-4 pm, closed Sun. Adults / youth $ 7, children under 11 free, family $ 20. 494 Taché Ave, 204-237-4500, Map 1: P-6
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ROYAL AVIATION MUSEUM OF WESTERN CANADA Learn the history of aviation in Canada and the adventuring spirit of the country’ s aviation legends with displays of vintage aircraft and artifacts. Tour the hangar full of recovered and restored aircraft or relax in the Flight Deck and watch the air traffic on the international airport runways. 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
WINNIPEG RAILWAY MUSEUM The railway played a major role in the development of this city and the museum’ s goal is to preserve that heritage. Mon & Thu 9 am-4 pm, Tue 10 am-4 pm, Wed, Fri-Sun 11 am-4 pm. Adult $ 7, senior / students $ 6, years 3-15 $ 5, 3 and under free, family $ 20. VIA Rail Station, 123 Main St, 204-942-4632, Map 1: Q-5
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ASSINIBOINE PARK ZOO Exotic animals like red pandas, Amur tigers, and snow leopards call this home. Don’ t miss the Journey to Churchill exhibit, which features polar bears and other arctic species. Daily 9 am to 5 pm. Adult $ 20.50, senior / youth $ 17.75, children $ 11.25, 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, scenic lakes, hiking trails and floating marsh boardwalks. Buffalo Stone Cafe and gift shop. Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat- Sun 10 am-5 pm. Adults $ 8, seniors $ 7, students / children $ 6, under 2 free. 1961 McCreary Rd, 204-989-8355, fortwhyte. org, Map 2: F-3
OAK HAMMOCK MARSH Friendly interpreters can assist you in exploring marsh, meadow, and aspen-oak bluffs either along nature trails or by canoe through the marsh. Adult $ 8, youth( 3-17) $ 6, seniors( 55 +) $ 7, family $ 26. Twenty minutes north of Winnipeg, at the junction of Hwy 67 & 220, between Hwy 7 & 8, 204-467-3300, oakhammockmarsh. ca
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ASSINIBOIA DOWNS To Sep 22 Watch the ponies run at the city’ s only horse racing track. Simulcast racing year-round. Live racing available, season closes Sep 22. Call for schedule. Free admission. 3975 Portage Ave at the Perimeter, 204-885-3330, Map 2: D-1
GRAND PRIX AMUSEMENTS To mid Oct 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 weather permitting until mid-Oct, call for hours. Pay as you play. Highway 1 E at Symington Rd, 204-254-3644, Map 2: E-7
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BLACKSMITH PARLOUR A first of it’ s kind in Canada, up-scale men’ s salon offers nail treatments with a choice brews and beverages. 289 Garry St, 204-977-8267, blacksmithparlous. com, Map 1: P-3
MAGIC ROOM SPA Established in 1965, this spacious spa specializes in soothing treatments at affordable prices, including total care facial packages. 264 Edmonton St, 204-943-6702, magicroomspa. com, Map 1: P-4
RIVERSTONE SPA Surrender your senses to luxurious pampering with natural treatments in an upscale atmosphere. Inn at The Forks, The Forks, 204-944-2444, riverstonespa. ca, Map 1: Q-5
TEN SPA A hidden gem, this luxury spa bases its treatments on a combination of folk, scientific and old-school European traditions. Features the city’ s only Hamam Turkish bath with massages and scrubs given in exotic comfort. Fort Garry Hotel, 10th floor, 204-946-6520, tenspa. ca, Map 1: Q-4
THERMËA BY NORDIK-SPA Nestled among towering trees, this world class urban resort spa is a haven for rejuvenation. Offers relaxation with heated outdoor pools, saunas, thermotherapeutic baths, massage therapy and treatments. 775 Crescent Dr, 1-855-284-3344, thermea. ca, Map 2: F-4
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BEHIND THE SCENE TOURS AT THE MANITOBA MUSEUM Go where the viewing public has never gone before, into the Manitoba Museum’ s vaults on this new tour. Offered Mon-Fri, begins at 1:30 pm daily, approx 45 mins long; arrive at 1:25 pm. Sign-up in the foyer. Cost included in museum admission. 190 Rupert Ave, 204-956-2830, Map 1: N-4
CITY CATS FISHING TOURS Tours in Winnipeg, Selkirk, Lockport and the Whiteshell with Todd Longley, aka the Rock N Roll Fisherman. Participants must have a Manitoba sport fishing license. Equipment / bait provided. Half day trips( 4 hrs) $ 400 per boat. Full day trips( 8 hrs) $ 500 per boat. Full day only trips to Whiteshell, call for pricing. citycats. ca, 204-955-2744
DOWNTOWN TOURS Discover downtown Winnipeg with tours for food lovers and history buffs. Foodies can also take part in a breakfast sampling tour, a patio crawl, or the Moveable Feast tour. 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, home to some of the city’ s oldest buildings. 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 hieroglyphic inscriptions, numerological codes, and masonic symbols in this 1.5 hr tour. Tours on Wednesday evenings. Book ahead and arrive 15 min early. Tickets: $ 36. heartlandtravel. ca, 204-989-9630, Map 1: Q-3
MAGICAL MUSICAL HISTORY TOUR July 19, 29, Aug 16, 26 Delve into Winnipeg’ s rock‘ n’ roll history with music historian and author John Einarson as your guide along the three-hour bus tour through locations of Manitoban musical history. $ 42. Sat 9 am-noon; Thu 6 pm-9 pm. Departure from Travel Manitoba Explore Centre, 1 Forks Market Rd, Call Heartland Travel at 204-989-9630, Map 1: P-5
ROYAL CANADIAN MINT See the high-speed presses that produce up to 15 million coins per day. Interactive Coin Museum on-site. Guided tours available year-round. Tue-Sat 9 am-4 pm. Tours: adults $ 6, seniors( 65 +) $ 5, children( 5-17) $ 3, children under 2 free, family( 2 adults, 4 children) $ 15. 520 Lagimodière Blvd, at the junction of Hwy 1 and 59, 204-983-6429, Map 2: E-6
SPLASH DASH WATER BUS Explore the Red and Assiniboine River on this water bus service. Dock-to-dock service available from seven river stops. Visit splashdash. ca for dock map. Dock-to-dock: $ 3. Adults $ 11, youth / seniors $ 9. Day pass $ 15. Boats depart every 15 mins, weather permitting until mid Oct. Main dock at The Forks Historic Port, 204-783-6633, Map 1: Q-5
SPLASH DASH CANOE RENTALS Spend a peaceful day exploring the Red and Assiniboine Rivers by canoe. Weather permitting. to mid-Oct. Rental: $ 10 / half hour, $ 18 / hour. See ticket booth at the docks at 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 TASTING TOURS Choose from a selection of tours including a 4.5 hour local microbrews cruise, 3 stop wine and food or cocktail and distillery tours. A growing list of tours excites locals and visitors alike. Transportation is provided. Private group tours available. Adults $ 80. Book online winnipeg-tasting-tours. myshopify. com
WINNIPEG TROLLEY COMPANY Starts May 20 Tour the city in a 32-passenger, old-time style vehicle inspired by the Winnipeg Electric Company streetcars. See the very best sights the River City has to offer on this awardwinning flagship tour. 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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