CASINOS

CLUB REGENT CASINO AND EVENT CENTRE Win the money for your dream tropical vacation or pretend you’ re already there at this jungle-themed casino. Set among a cascading waterfall, walk-through fish tank and Caribbean restaurant are 900 slot machines and casino table games. Event centre hosts live shows and big name musical acts. Must be 18 or older to enter casino. Mon-Sat 10 am-3 am, Sun 12 pm-3 am. 1425 Regent Ave, 204‐957‐2500 or 1‐800‐265‐3912, clubregent. com, Map 2: D-6

McPHILLIPS STATION Add a historical touch to your evening at this opulent turn-of-the-century-style casino. Try nearly 1,000 games and stroll through a historical railway village. Elegant Michele’ s Restaurant on-site. Must be 18 or over to enter. Mon-Sat 10 am-3 am, Sun 12 pm-3 am. 484 McPhillips St, 204‐957‐2500 or 1‐800‐265‐3912, mcphillipsstation. com, Map 2: B-4

SHARK CLUB WINNIPEG Downtown location of this Canadian sports bar franchise features a Las Vegas styled gaming centre with 140 slot machines and six blackjack / poker tables. Adjacent restaurant has a nightclub vibe with a bar and private dining room. 2nd floor, Cityplace, 233 Hargrave St, 204‐942‐7400, sharkclub. com, Map 1: P-4

SOUTH BEACH CASINO & RESORT Located 20 minutes south of Grand Beach on Highway 59, this bustling art deco styled casino is straight from the 1920s. Featuring 600 slot machines, 12 gaming tables, a restaurant and lounge. Complimentary services such as valet parking and non-alcoholic drinks on the casino floor. Mon-Sat 10 am-3 am, Sun 12 pm-3 am. Highway 59, 30 minutes north of Winnipeg, 1‐877‐775‐8259, southbeachcasino. ca

CULTURAL CENTRES

ABORIGINAL CENTRE OF WINNIPEG Housed in the historical CP Rail station, the centre is a gathering place and community resource for Winnipeg’ s Aboriginal community, with a restaurant and Canadian Plains art gallery. Mon-Fri 8 am-3 pm( restaurant)-4 pm( gallery). 181 Higgins Ave, 204-989‐6605, Map 1: M‐5

CIRCLE OF LIFE THUNDERBIRD HOUSE This dramatic building designed by renowned architect Douglas Cardinal is a retreat for Indigenous spirituality and growth. Offers cultural programs including dinners, crafts and storytelling. Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, 715 Higgins Ave and Main St, 204‐940‐4240, Map 1: M‐5

CENTRE CULTUREL FRANCO-MANITOBAIN Historical and genealogical resources on the province’ s French- Canadian and Métis population, as well as an art gallery, restaurant and performance area. Free. Mon-Fri 8 am-11 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm. 340 Provencher Blvd, 204-233‐8972, ccfm. mb. ca, Map 1: P-5

JEWISH HERITAGE CENTRE OF WESTERN CANADA The Marion and Ed Vickar Jewish Museum is the first of its kind in Canada and showcases rotating exhibits. Also houses the Genealogical Institute, The Jewish Historical Society Archives and the Freeman Family Foundation Holocaust Education Centre, which features a permanent exhibit of photographs, original documents and artifacts donated by Manitoba survivors and their families. The museum is located at the Asper Jewish Community Campus and is accessible Mon-Thu 9 am-4 pm. 123 Doncaster St, 204-477‐7460, jhcwc. org, Map 2: E-3

UKRAINIAN CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTRE( OSEREDOK) Interpretive exhibits examine the diversity of the Ukrainian experience in Canada. Home to the largest collection of Ukrainian cultural and historical artifacts in North America. Houses a museum, library, art gallery, archives and boutique. Free. Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm. 184 Alexander Ave E, 204‐942‐0218, ukrainianwinnipeg. ca / oseredok, Map 1: N-4

WINNIPEG CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE Located within the Dynasty Building in downtown’ s Chinatown district. Mon 1:30 pm-9 pm, Tue / Thu 9 am-9 pm, Wed & Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5:30 pm, Sun 1 pm-5 pm. 180 King St, 204-943‐2627, wcccc. ca, Map 1: N-4

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

BRUCE D. CAMPBELL FARM AND FOOD DISCOVERY CENTRE Explore the connection between food and farming through interactive exhibits aimed at families and children grades 4-9. Visitors learn about agriculture, from seeding to exporting to at-home preparation, with handson activities like a mock combine, virtual pig sonogram and flour mill, along with tons of fun facts and games. See adorable live pigs separated into four stages— breeding, gestation, feeding and the nursery— and learn about modern hog production. Open Tue-Sat 10 am-4 pm. Admission: adults $ 5, seniors / students / youth $ 3.50, children 5 and under free. Research Station Rd, around 15 kms south of the Perimeter on Hwy 75( Pembina Hwy), 204‐883-2524, umanitoba. ca / afs / discoverycentre

CANADIAN FOSSIL DISCOVERY CENTRE See ancient preserved bones and Canada’ s largest mosasaur, Bruce. The hills of Morden are rich in hidden fossils and it is the CFDC’ s mission to collect and preserve them. Admission: adults $ 8, students $ 5, families $ 18, preschoolers free. Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat & Sun 1 pm-5 pm. 111‐B Gilmour St, 204‐822‐3406, discoverfossils. com

CHILDREN’ S MUSEUM Twelve galleries include Lasagna Lookout, Pop M’ art, Time Squared and Mellow Marsh. Kids love interacting with museum characters, like the artist, field trip kid and the mayor. There are exciting, cleverly designed educational galleries at every turn, with something for children of every age. Mar 26-Apr 1: During Spring Break week, find a whole host of activities for kids free with museum admission. A martial arts demonstration, fun craft activities, and yoga for kids are just a few of the week’ s events. Sun-Thu 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri & Sat 9:30 am-6 pm. Admission $ 11. The Forks, 204-924‐4000, childrensmuseum. com, Map 1: Q-5

GREAT BIG ADVENTURE This 12,000 sq. ft. indoor park boasts an enormous 3,000 sq. ft. play structure with five 15 foot slides. Adults can relax on armchairs and couches within comfortable distance of the kids. As an added bonus, a selection of favourite Stella’ s Bakery staples are stocked fresh daily. Mon-Sat 10 am-8 pm; Sun 10 am-7 pm. Admission: under 4 yrs $ 9.25; 4 yrs and up $ 11.95; adults free. 960 Lorimer Blvd, 204-505-4935, greatbigadventure. ca, Map 2: E-3

KID CITY Bring your brood to explore a three-level play structure complete with slides and mazes. Also toddler area, laser maze, inflatable bouncer, and air hockey and foosball tables. Admission: $ 9.95 / toddlers, $ 11.95 / kids ages 3 and up, parents and infants under 12 months free. Mon-Sat 10 am-8 pm, Sun 10 am-6 pm. 550 Archibald St, 204‐772‐9000, Map 2: D-5; 801 Century St, 204‐772‐9226, kidcitywinnipeg. ca, Map 2: C-3

PLANETARIUM AT THE MANITOBA MUSEUM You’ ll have stars in your eyes as overhead images explore the universe and probe scientific fact and fiction. The first planetarium in Canada to use Digistar ® 5 All-Dome digital projection technology, which uses two wide-angle projectors to create a seamless image. Call for shows and showtimes. Admission: Adult /$ 9, seniors, students, & youth /$ 7.50, families /$ 30, children under two free. Centennial Centre, 190 Rupert Ave, 204‐956‐2830, Map 1: N‐4

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