essentials
Off tO the races
Indulge in long-standing traditions, and place bets at the city’ s only horse racing track, Assiniboia Downs. Live racing starts May 13 and continues throughout the summer. For schedule visit asdowns. com. Free admission. 3975 Portage Ave at the Perimeter, 204-885-3330, Map 2: D-1
CASINOS
CLUB REGENT CASINO AND EVENT CENTRE Warm wood, sleek metal and fresh lighting create an inviting atmosphere in this recently renovated casino. Must be 18 or older to enter. Mon-Thu 10 am-3 am, Fri 10 am-12 am, Sat & Sun 24 hours. 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 casino with over 1,000 games within a historical railway village. 18 or over only. Mon-Thu 10 am- 3 am, Fri 10 am-12 am, Sat & Sun 24 hours. 484 McPhillips St, 204-957-2500 or 1-800-265-3912, mcphillipsstation. com, Map 2: B-4
SOUTH BEACH CASINO & RESORT A bustling, 1920s style casino features 600 slot machines, 12 gaming tables, a restaurant and live entertainment. Mon-Thu 10 am-3 am, Fri 10 am-12 am, Sat & Sun 24 hours. Highway 59, approximately 60 minutes north of Winnipeg, 1-877-775-8259, southbeachcasino. ca
CULTURAL CENTRES
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 heritage centre of its kind in Canada. Permanent exhibit of photographs, original documents and artifacts donated by Holocaust survivors and their families. 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. Houses a museum, library, art gallery, archives and boutique. Free admission. Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm. 184 Alexander Ave E, 204-942-0218, ukrainianwinnipeg. ca / oseredok, Map 1: N-4
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
CHILDREN’ S MUSEUM Twelve galleries include Lasagna Lookout, Pop M’ art, Time Squared and Mellow Marsh. There are exciting, cleverly designed educational galleries at every turn, with something for children of every age. Daily 9:30 am-6 pm. Admission $ 11. The Forks, 204-924-4000, childrensmuseum. com, Map 1: Q-5
KID CITY Explore a three-level play structure complete with slides and mazes. Also toddler area, laser maze, inflatable bouncer, air hockey and foosball tables. Admission: $ 9.95 / toddlers, $ 11.95 / kids ages 3 and up. Free for parents and infants under 12 months. 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 Explore the universe and probe scientific fact at the first planetarium in Canada to use Digistar ® 5 All-Dome state-of-theart digital projection technology. Call for show times. Admission: Adult $ 12.60, seniors $ 10.50, youth $ 9.45, children $ 7.35. 190 Rupert Ave, 204-956-2830, Map 1: N-4
HISTORICAL SITES
THE FORKS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE AND PORT The hub of western fur trade is now the city’ s top tourist attraction. Includes a nine-acre interpretive park and riverwalk trail, unique shops and restaurants. 1 Forks Market Rd, 204-942-6302, theforks. com, Map 1: Q-5
FORT GIBRALTAR Historical site in St. Boniface replicates the fort built by the North West Company in 1810. Program features costumed interpreters re-enacting fur trade life. Adult $ 10, youth & senior $ 6, student $ 4.50, kids under 5 free. Wed-Thu 10 am-6 pm, Fri-Sun 10 am-4 pm, closed Mon-Tue. Whittier Park, Hébert St and St. Joseph St, 204-233-9470, fortgibraltar. com, Map 1: N-5
MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING Tour the grand building where the province’ s decision-makers meet. Self-guided tours daily 8 am-8 pm. In Jul and Aug, tours available on an hourly basis from 9 am to 4 pm. Broadway and Osborne St, 204-945-3636, Map 1: Q-3
INdOOR gAMES
CTRL V New attraction with growing collection of virtual reality games and party room for all ages. Multi-players up to 8. Rates: $ 23.99- $ 25.99 / hour. Tue – Thu 3:30 pm – 10:30 pm, Fri 12 pm – 10:30 pm, Sat 11 am – 11:30 pm, Sun 11 am – 7 pm, closed Mon. Unit G- 1045 St. James St, 204-779-0161, ctrlv. ca, Map 2: D-3
FLYING SQUIRREL SPORTS Rock climbing, arcade games, dodgeball, basketball and Olympic trampolines at city’ s biggest indoor adventure park. Sun-Thu 10 am-10 pm, Fri & Sat 10 am-12 am. 1250 St James St, 204-813-3515, flyingsquirrelsports. ca, Map 2: D-3
LUMBERJAX AXE THROWING Learn the three key styles of throwing and take aim in games and tournaments with the guidance of coaches. No age restriction or minimum group number required. Book online ahead of time. $ 40 / person. 1688 St James St, lumberjaxthrowing. com, Map 2: C-3
THE REAL ESCAPE Canada’ s first and largest escape room where teams race against the clock to solve puzzles and collect clues to escape meticulously planned rooms. Groups of 4-14. Daily 9 am-12 am. 3137 Portage Ave, 204-615-7717, therealescape. ca, Map 2: D-1
SKY ZONE INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK Winnipeg’ s first wall-to-wall trampoline playing court; with scheduled 3-D Dodgeball and SkyRobics fitness classes. $ 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
VERTICAL ADVENTURES Scale great heights on the prairies in this indoor climbing facility that offers challenges for all 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-3
MUSEUMS / HISTORICAL
CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS First museum dedicated to the history, evolution, celebration, and the 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 Restored turn-of-the-last-century home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald is one of Winnipeg’ s finest examples of Queen Anne Revival architecture. Wed- Sun 12 pm-4 pm. Adults $ 6, seniors / students $ 5, children $ 4. 61 Carlton St, 204-943-2835, friendsofdalnavert. ca, Map 1: Q-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 and watch a silent movie in 1920s Winnipeg. 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
ST. BONIFACE MUSEUM Discover the history of Winnipeg’ s Francophone community with depictions of day-to-day lives of Red River settlers. 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
MUSEUMS / TRANSPORTATION
ROYAL AVIATION MUSEUM OF WESTERN CANADA Canada’ s historical display of vintage aircraft and artifacts, including 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 $ 5, family $ 25. 958 Ferry Rd, Hangar T-2, 204-786-5503, Map 2: C-2
NATURE
ASSINIBOINE PARK ZOO Home to a variety of exotic animals. Journey to Churchill exhibit features polar bears and other arctic species while discussing biodiversity and conservation. Daily 9 am- 5 pm. Adult $ 20.50, senior / youth $ 17.75, children $ 11.25, under 3 free. Assiniboine Park, 2595 Roblin Blvd, 204-927-6000, Map 2: D-3
FORTWHYTE ALIVE A rural oasis inside the city, hike to the sod house and floating boardwalk, or bird feeding station. 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
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