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Home of the last original downtown Winnipeg’ s Eaton’ s window holiday display. Fifteen fairytale vignettes make up classics including Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and more. Visit the display from November 12 until January 7, 2018 at the Children’ s Museum. The Forks, 204-924-4000, Map 1: Q-5
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. Must be 18 or older to enter. 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. 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. 2nd floor, cityplace, 233 Hargrave St, 204-942-7400, sharkclub. com / location / winnipeg, Map 1: P-4
SOUTH BEACH CASINO & RESORT This bustling casino is straight from the 1920s. Featuring 600 slot machines, 12 gaming tables, a restaurant and lounge, South Beach offers complimentary services such as valet parking. 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
UKRAINIAN CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTRE( OSEREDOK) Interpretive exhibits examine the diversity of the Ukrainian experience in Canada. Home to the largest collection of Ukrainian historical artifacts in North America. 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. Open Tue-Sat 10 am-4 pm. Admission: adults $ 5, seniors / students / youth $ 3.50, children 5 and under free. Research Station Rd, 204-883-2524, umanitoba. ca / afs / discoverycentre
CANADIAN FOSSIL DISCOVERY CENTRE 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 1-5 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. There are exciting, cleverly designed educational galleries at every turn, with something for children of every age. Open daily 9:30 pm-6 pm. Admission $ 11. The Forks, 204-924-4000, childrensmuseum. com, Map 1: Q-5
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. The first planetarium in Canada to use Digistar ® 5 All-Dome state-of-the-art digital projection technology, which dramatically enhances the experience using two wide-angle video projectors to cover the dome with 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
SCIENCE GALLERY AT THE MANITOBA MUSEUM Discover your scientific side at this hands-on science centre. Learn about science through high-tech demonstrations, build a remote-controlled car, create your own stop-animation movie and learn about erosion. Adults /$ 9, seniors, students, & youth /$ 7.50, families /$ 30, children under two free. Centennial Centre, 190 Rupert Ave, 204-956-2830, Map 1: N-4
HISTORICAL SITES
THE FORKS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE AND PORT A gathering place for 6,000 years, the site is the city’ s top tourist attraction and includes a nine-acre interpretive park and adjoins The Forks Historic Port and Assiniboine Riverwalk. Head indoors for unique shops and restaurants. 1 Forks Rd, 204-942-6302 or 1-888-942-6302, theforks. com, Map 1: Q-5
ST. BONIFACE BASILICA The dramatic façade is all that is left of the original St. Boniface Cathedral-Basilica, which was destroyed by fire in 1968. Its cemetery includes the graves of many important Manitoba figures, including Louis Riel. 190 ave de la Cathédrale, 204-233-7304, Map 1: P-6
UNION STATION Built in 1911, the building was designed by the same architects behind New York’ s Grand Central Station. Today this is still the Winnipeg station for VIA Rail. 123 Main St, Map 1: P-4
INdOOR ATTRACTIONS
ENIGMA ESCAPES Teams work together to race against the clock and solve clues that will help them escape themed puzzle rooms. Track down the lost jewel of Zanzibar, diffuse a bomb inside a 1920s speakeasy, or travel to space. Rooms suitable for groups of 4-8. Call ahead to book. Mon-Thu 1 pm-9 pm, Fri 1 pm-11 pm, Sat 11 am-11 pm, Sun 11 am-7 am. 4-980 Lorimer Blvd, 204-219-0014, enigmaescapes. com, Map 2: E-3
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. Call ahead to book. 3137 Portage Ave, 204-615-7717, therealescape. ca, Map 2: D-1
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
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. Daily 10 am-5 pm, Wed 10 am-9 pm. Admission: $ 16 / adult, $ 8 / youth, $ 13 / students and seniors, $ 45 / family, members and children under 7 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. 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
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. Call for hours. Adult $ 11, senior / youth / student $ 9, under 3 free. Centennial Centre, 190 Rupert Ave, 204-956-2830 or 204-943-3139, Map 1: N-4
MUSEUMS / TRANSPORTATION
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. 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
NATURE
ASSINIBOINE PARK ZOO A variety of exotic animals call the zoo home. Don’ t miss the Journey to Churchill exhibit, which features polar bears and other arctic species, and teaches about biodiversity. Daily 9 am to 4 pm. Adult $ 19.75, senior / youth $ 17.50( 60 + and 13-17), children $ 10.50, under 3 free. * Gates close 30 min before official closing. Assiniboine Park, 2595 Roblin Blvd, 204-927-6000, Map 2: D-3
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