EATON’ S FAIRYTALE
VIGNETTES
ESSENTIALS
FORTWHYTE ALIVE A rural oasis inside the city that offers more than 600 acres of aspen forest, tall grass prairie and hiking trails. Winter activities include snowshoeing and cross country skiing on groomed trails. Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm. Adults $ 7, seniors $ 6, students / children $ 5, under 3 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. Groomed cross-country ski trails throughout winter( weather dependant). 2795 Ness Ave, 204-832-0167, Map 2: D-2
PARKS / TRAILS
ASSINIBOINE PARK Located a half hour from downtown Winnipeg, this prairie park offers a toboggan slide, ice skating on the central pond and 30km of groomed crosscountry skiing trails, weather dependant. 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
EXPERIENCE A WINNIPEG HOLIDAY TRADITION!
ON DISPLAY NOVEMBER 12, 2017- JANUARY 7, 2018
45 Forks Market Road • 204.924.4000 • childrensmuseum. com
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BIRDS HILL PROVINCIAL PARK Located a half hour from downtown Winnipeg, this prairie park offers hiking trails through oak and aspen forests. Groomed cross-country ski trails wind for 30 km throughout. 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
SPRINGHILL WINTER PARK Located a 1 / 2 hour from downtown, this is the closest downhill ski facility to Winnipeg. The park offers downhill runs as well as terrain for snowboarding and cross-country skiing. North of the city on Hwy 59, 204-224-3051, Map 2: A-7
THE RIVER TRAIL Winnipeg is proud to hold the Guinness World Record for longest naturally frozen skating trail in the world. Walk, run, skate, sled or cycle on the Red and Assiniboine Rivers( weather dependant). Free access. Docks located in various neighbourhoods: Norwood, St. Boniface, the Exchange District, The Forks, Corydon, Legislature. Information: 204-233-ALLO( 2556)
Holiday lighting from the 1880’ s to today
Nov. 14 to Dec. 30, 2017
Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre 680 Harrow Street, Winnipeg, MB
Free admission and parking Call 204-360-7905 or visit hydro. mb. ca / museum
EXPLORE our authentic 1930’ s hangar and esteemed collection of over two-dozen aircraft.
PLAY in Skyways interactive aviation themed play area.
ENJOY public tours every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Hangar T-2, Mon-Fri 9:30- 4:30
958 Ferry Rd. Sat 10:00- 5:00
204.786.5503
Sun 12:00-5:00 www. RoyalAviationMuseum. com
WINDSOR PARK NORDIC SKI CENTRE A golf course in summer, this outdoor park offers two lighted cross-country ski trails for as long as there’ s snow to ski. The green loop measures 3 km, while the more challenging blue loop is 5 km in length. The trails are groomed regularly. Ski lessons are also available by CANSI certified instructors. The clubhouse offers repairs, waxroom, concessions, lockers and rentals. Opens when sufficient snow is available. Mon-Thu 12 pm-10 pm, Fri noon-9 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am-6 pm. Adult $ 5, senior / youth( 11-17) $ 4, children( 10 and under) $ 3, family $ 12. 10 Des Meurons, 204-253-9236, windsorparknordic. ca, Map 2: E-5
TOURS
DOWNTOWN TOURS Discover downtown Winnipeg with tours for food and drink lovers such as the Winnipeg Wine, Tap In and The Breakfast Club tours. Visit downtownwinnipegtours. com or call 204-958-4640. Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, 426 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
ROYAL CANADIAN MINT Tour the mint and see the high-speed presses that can produce up to 15 million coins per day. Interactive Coin Museum on-site. Tue-Sat 9 am-4 pm. Tours: adults $ 6, seniors( 65 +) $ 5, children( 5-17) $ 3, children under 4 free, family( 2 adults, 4 children) $ 15. 520 Lagimodière Blvd, at the junction of Hwy 1 and 59, 204-983-6429, Map 2: E-6
WINNIPEG TASTING TOURS Enjoy a 4 hour brews cruise showcasing Winnipeg’ s best breweries. Tours start at Peg Beer Co. for a brewery tour, light appetizers and, of course, beer. Transportation is provided. Private group tours available upon request. Adults $ 80. Book online winnipeg-tasting-tours. myshopify. com
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