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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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