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THE PORTAL WINNIPEG experience Winnipeg’ s first multi-player virtual reality arcade. explore a variety of games and experiences at your finger tips. Private events available. open daily, by appointment only. Visit website for prices theportalwpg. ca, 707-281 McDermot Ave, Map 1: O-4
THE REAL ESCAPE At canada’ s first and largest escape room, teams race against the clock to solve puzzles and collect clues that will help them escape. Meticulously planned and stylishly executed escape rooms for groups between 4-14. Book ahead. 3137 Portage Ave, 204-615-7717, therealescape. ca, Map 2: D-1
SKY ZONE INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK Manitoba’ s first all-trampoline, walled playing court. All ages are free to jump for joy or join in a game of pick up basketball. 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
SPEEDWORLD INDOOR KART TRACK With 27,000 sq ft of indoor track space, nine curvy bends and karts that reach 50 km / h, this indoor go-kart facility will satisfy anyone’ s racing urges. each car is timed to determine the winner of each race. close toed shoes are required. Pay as you play. Mon-fri 12 pm-11 pm, sat 11 am-12 am, sun 12 pm-10 pm. 575 c Berry street, 204-774-5278, speedworld. ca, Map 2: C-3
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
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-only ViP cinema with a dedicated box office, licensed lounge, luxury seats with tabletops and a menu of appetizers and entrées. eight traditional auditoriums welcome families. general admission: adults $ 10.50, children / seniors $ 8.50; ViP admission $ 17.50. 2190 Mcgillivray Blvd, 204-269-9981, cineplex. com, Map 2: F-3
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
TOWNE 8 CINEMA convenient and reasonably priced downtown theatre a block away from Bell Mts Place. tickets: Adult and children $ 7, tuesdays $ 4. 301 notre Dame Ave, 204-947-2848, Map 1: O-3
MUSEUMS / HISTORIcAl
CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS the first museum dedicated solely to the history, evolution, celebration, and future of human rights. this national museum aims to educate and inspire canadians to take action against hate and oppression, working towards a better world. 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 see how the city’ s upper crust lived at this turn-of-the-last-century home. the restored home of sir hugh John Macdonald, former Premier of Manitoba, is one of Winnipeg’ s finest examples of queen Anne revival architecture. the lavish interior is decorated with period antiques dating back to the Victorian era. open Wed-sun 12 pm-4 pm. Adults $ 6, seniors / students $ 5, children $ 4, groups of 10 or more $ 4 each. 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 and see the rooms and views made famous through her writing, including the novel Rue Deschambault( Street of Riches). open Wedsun 1 pm-4 pm. Adults $ 8, seniors / students / youth $ 5. 375 rue Deschambault, 204-231-3853, Map 1: P-7
THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION OF ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA this authentic red river log house built in 1856 is filled with treasures and period pieces from the 1800s. open daily 10 am-4 pm. free admission. 3180 Portage Ave, 204-888-8706, Map 2: D-1
MANITOBA AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM located in Austin, this museum is a wealth of prairie and pioneer history. you can explore churches, log cabins, grist mills and schools, as there are over 20 pioneer buildings on-site. Mon-fri 10 am-4 pm. Adult $ 10, senior / student $ 8, kids $ 5, under 5 years free. 1.5 hours west of Winnipeg, 1-204-637-2354, ag-museum. mb. ca
MANITOBA ELECTRICAL MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTRE explore the history of electricity in Manitoba from the 1800s to the future. interactive and interesting 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 start amid a stampeding buffalo hunt and travel through Manitoba’ s history at this celebrated museum. gaze up at towering dinosaurs, walk the deck of the famous nonsuch ketch, watch a silent movie in 1920s Winnipeg and explore the ancient ordovician sea that once covered churchill. explore latest exhibit Snapshots Of Canada. tue-fri 10 am-4 pm, sat & sun 11 am-5 pm. Adult $ 12, senior / student $ 10, youth $ 7, under 3 free. centennial centre, 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. here you’ ll see their smiling portraits, signed jerseys, vintage equipment and other artifacts including the AVco cup and clara hughes’ s bike from the‘ 96 olympics. take a look at the evolution of sport in Manitoba, from uniforms to stadiums. 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. it includes period houses, a blacksmith shop, general store, the old colony church, schools and a replica 1877 windmill. learn more about the Mennonite experience from 1525 to the present at the on-site museum. Mon-fri 9 am-5 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 or 1-866-280-8741
NEW ICELAND HERITAGE MUSEUM located in the icelandic community of gimli, visit two exhibits in two locations. At the Waterfront centre, the story of new iceland is told through multi-media exhibits. Discover the history of lake Winnipeg and see its inhabitants in a 500-gallon aquarium at the lake Winnipeg Visitor centre. Mon-frio 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. the building is the oldest in Winnipeg, and the largest oak log structure in all of north America. inside, the museum depicts the day-to-day lives of the french and Métis people of the early red river settlement. A statue honouring louis riel stands on the front lawn of the building. 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
WINNIPEG POLICE MUSEUM see artifacts showing the history of the Winnipeg police force. Displays include an exhibit of the Winnipeg general strike of 1919, original bomb suits and a 1925 police patrol wagon. tue-fri 10 am-3 pm. group tours available. free admission. Winnipeg Police headquarters, 245 smith st, 204-986-3976, Map 1: P-4
MUSEUMS / TRANSPORTATION
AIR FORCE HERITAGE PARK & MUSEUM the largest outdoor park of its kind in canada features 13 aircraft tracing the history of military flight in canada. see rare artifacts including one of only twelve remaining Battle of Britain lace tapestries in the world. Mon-fri 10 am- 3 pm. guided tours by appt please call ahead. free. the Air command Air force Way, north of sharp Blvd, 204-833-2500, ext 5993, Map 2: D-2
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. 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. Among other artifacts the museum is home to the first steam locomotive on the canadian prairies, The Countess of Dufferin. 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
NATURE
ASSINIBOINE PARK ZOO A variety of exotic animals like red pandas, Amur tigers, gibbons, and snow leopards call the zoo home. Don’ t miss the Journey to churchill exhibit, which features polar bears and other arctic species, and teaches about biodiversity and conservation. Daily 9 am to 5 pm( easter to thanksgiving), 9 am to 4 pm( thanksgiving to easter). 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, tall grass prairie, scenic lakes, hiking trails and floating marsh boardwalks. hike one of the four trails to the sod house, floating boardwalk and bird feeding station. Weekend programming includes inside out yoga, forest health 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, under 2 free. 1961 Mccreary rd, 204-989-8355, fortwhyte. org, Map 2: F-3
LIVING PRAIRIE MUSEUM take a trip back through time to witness what the prairie was like before settlement and urbanization, when tall grass prairie covered one million sq km of land in north America; from texas to Manitoba. now only 1 / 20th of one per cent of the original tall grass prairie in Manitoba remains. this museum teaches Manitoba history and ecology through guided hikes and exhibits in its interpretive centre. Among the 160 species of prairie plants on-site are waist-high grasses and wildflowers, as well as many prairie animals. free selfguided tours are available. call ahead to book naturalist guided tours. 2795 ness Ave, 204-832-0167, Map 2: D-2
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 by foot along nature trails. Programming includes children’ s craft workshops, astronomy evenings and trivia nights. Daily 10 am-4:30 pm. Adult $ 8, youth( 3-17) $ 6, seniors( 55 +) $ 7, family $ 26. 20 minutes north of Winnipeg, at the junction of hwy 67 & 220, between hwy 7 & 8, 204-467-3300, oakhammockmarsh. ca
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