ESSENTIALS
FORTWHYTE ALIVE A rural oasis inside the city , FortWhyte offers more than 600 acres of aspen forest , tall grass prairie , scenic lakes , hiking trails and floating marsh boardwalks . The interpretive centre includes a Touch Museum as well as the Aquarium of the Prairies . Weekend programming includes cabin yoga , kids ’ crafts , and interpretive walks . Visit the Buffalo Stone Cafe and gift shop on-site . Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm , Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm . Adults $ 8 , seniors $ 7 , students / children $ 6 , children 2 and free . 1961 McCreary Rd , 204-989‐8355 , fortwhyte . org , Map 2 : F-3
OAK HAMMOCK MARSH This thriving wetland is home to nearly 300 species of birds and wildlife . Friendly interpreters can assist you in exploring marsh , meadow , tall grass prairie , lure crops , willow shrub and aspen-oak bluffs . Gift shop and interpretive centre on‐site . Programming includes decoy carving , children ’ s craft workshops , astronomy evenings and trivia nights . Mar 27-31 : Wild , Weird and Wonderful shows off the fascinating creatures found in the marsh with each day featuring activities , movies , games , and crafts highlighting the many species that call the marsh home . Adult $ 8 , youth ( 3-17 ) $ 6 , seniors ( 55 +) $ 7 , family ( two adults and children ) $ 26 . Daily 10 am-4:30 pm . Twenty minutes north of Winnipeg , at the junction of Hwy 67 & 220 , between Hwy 7 & 8 , 204‐467‐3300 , oakhammockmarsh . ca
PARKS / TRAILS
ASSINIBOINE PARK Enjoy a walk , bike , or ski on this park ’ s many trails . If you have little ones in tow , be sure to visit the magical Nature Playground . Covering 153 hectares along the Assiniboine River the park is also home to the Conservatory , Zoo , English Gardens , Leo Mol Sculpture Garden , Lyric Theatre , Tudor-Style Pavilion , Pavilion Gallery , Pavillon Event Centre , Qualico Family Centre and Park Café . Park is open 24 hours daily . Main entrance is at 2355 Corydon Ave . The park is also accessible from Portage Ave , via the footbridge across the Assiniboine River , 204‐927‐6000 , assiniboineparkzoo . ca , Map 2 : D-3
BIRDS HILL PROVINCIAL PARK Located a half hour from downtown Winnipeg , this prairie park offers a beach , ranch and recreational activities . Self-guided trails are marked by signs , while guided trails follow a brochure available from the park office . Daily admission $ 5 annual pass $ 40 . Gates are open from 7 am-11 pm . East of Winnipeg on Lagimodière Blvd ( Hwy 59 ), 204-654-6730
KILDONAN PARK Kildonan Park is home to some of the oldest and largest trees in the province . Within the park , visitors can find Hansel & Gretel ’ s Witch Hut , walking and bike trails . If there ’ s snow on the ground , find some skis or skates to enjoy the park ’ s groomed cross-country trails and ice skating rink . Open daily sunrise to sunset year-round . 2021 Main St , 1-877-311-4974 , Map 2 : B-5
ST . VITAL PARK This urban green space runs along the Red River , providing scenic cycling and hiking trails . A boat launch area makes this a hub for city boaters . A tranquil duck pond is home to many species of waterfowl and transforms into one of the city ’ s largest outdoor skating rinks when the temperature drops . 190 River Rd , Map 2 : F-4
POOLS
PAN AM POOL Built for the 1967 Pam Am Games and revamped for the 1999 Pan Am Games , this pool boasts one of the largest indoor bodies of water in the world . Three pools ( including a great kiddie pool ), two weight rooms and an indoor track . Admission during non-peak hours : $ 5.45 adults & seniors , $ 4.75 youth , $ 3.05 child , $ 13.40 family . 25 Poseidon Bay , Call 311 for hours , Map 2 : E-3
SPORTS ATTRACTIONS
ADRENALINE ADVENTURES Giant outdoor adventure park features fun for all ages including snowtubing down the hill , cable snowboarding , a snowboarding terrain park , and free ice skating ( weather depending ). Clubhouse with restaurant and rentals on-site . Call for hours and prices . 600 Caron Rd , Headingley , 204-800-2060 , adrenalinemb . com
TOURS
HERMETIC CODE TOURS OF THE MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING Starts Apr 12 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 . Please book ahead and arrive 15 min early . Spots are non-refundable . Tickets : $ 36 or $ 54 with book . For dates visit heartlandtravel . ca or call 204‐989‐9630 , Map 1 : Q-3
THE LOOP This 9.5-kilometre , 3.5 hour , self-guided circuit gives walkers the opportunity to explore urban Winnipeg ’ s historic , cultural , and architectural gems . See more than 50 landmarks , including The Forks , Esplanade Riel , St . Boniface Cathedral , and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights . For route information visit tourismwinnipeg . com / theloop .
ROUTES ON THE RED These self-guided walking , skiing driving and cycling tours explore Manitoba ’ s natural and Aboriginal history along the Red River . Find detailed tour information at routesonthered . ca .
ROYAL CANADIAN MINT See your money being made at the Royal Canadian Mint . All of Canada ’ s circulating coins , as well as currency for many foreign countries are produced here . Tour the mint and see the high-speed presses that can 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 ($ 4.50 weekends ), seniors ( 65 +) $ 5 ($ 3.75 weekends ), children ( 5-17 ) $ 3 ($ 2.25 weekends ), children under 4 free , family ( 2 adults , 4 children ) $ 15 ($ 11.25 weekends ). 520 Lagimodière Blvd , at the junction of Hwy 1 and 59 , 204-983‐6429 , Map 2 : E-6
SQUAREPEG TOURS Discover strange secrets of the Manitoba Legislative Building during Symbols , Secrets and Sacrifices Under the Golden Boy , or participate in the Fort Garry Hotel Ghost Investigation and see if the famous landmark is really haunted . For times and prices or to reserve a spot , call 204-898-4678 . Various locations , squarepegtours . ca
ONE-OF-A-KIND • INDIGENOUS ART CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN CRAFT • JEWELLERY
SWEETPEA MAR 24-APR 23
A show and sale of work by Leo “ Sweetpea ” Neilson from Brokenhead Ojibway Nation .
opening reception : March 24 ( 6-9pm ) at Gallery Shop See web for art-making workshops led by Sweetpea at WAG @ The Forks .
Winnipeg Art Gallery • Gallery Shop 300 Memorial Blvd WAG @ The Forks Johnston Terminal • shopwag . ca
Sweetpea . Buffalo Shield . photo : Robert Dearden
42 where . ca MARCH / APRIL 2017