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essentials hockey heroes Relive hockey’s greatest moments at the Manitoba Museum. Hockey: The Stories Behind our Passion explores the importance and influence of Canada’s national winter sport. Check out historic highlight reels, interactive displays and one-of-a-kind artifacts that will captivate hockey fans. The exhibit runs until January 13. 190 Rupert Ave, 204-956-2830 or 204-943-3139, Map 1: N-4 KID CITY Bring your brood to explore an exciting three-level play structure complete with slides and mazes. 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 McPHILLIPS STATION Add a historical touch to your evening at this turn-of-the-century-style casino with over 1,000 games set within a historical railway village. Must be 18 or over to enter. 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 PLANETARIUM AT THE MANITOBA MUSEUM You’ll have stars in your eyes as overhead images explore the universe and probe scientific fact and fiction. The first planetarium in Canada to use Digistar® 5 All-Dome state-of-the-art digital projection technology. Admission: Adult $12.60, seniors $ 10.50, youth $9.45, children $7.35. 190 Rupert Ave, 204-956-2830, Map 1: N-4 CLUB REGENT CASINO AND EVENT CENTRE Walk through the famous aquarium to the 900 slot machines and casino table games. Must be 18 or older to enter casino. 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 SOUTH BEACH CASINO & RESORT Think Miami art deco and a bustling, 1920s style casino that features 600 slot machines, 12 gaming tables, 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 ABORIGINAL CENTRE OF WINNIPEG A community resource and gathering place for Winnipeg’s Indigenous community. Housed in the historical CP Rail station with restaurant and Canadian Plains art gallery. Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Closed weekends. 181 Higgins Ave, 204-989-6605, Map 1: M-5 JEWISH HERITAGE CENTRE OF WESTERN CANADA The Marion and Ed Vickar Jewish Museum is the first heritage centre of its kind in Canada. The museum is located at the Asper Jewish Community Campus and is accessible Mon-Thu 9 am-4 pm. 123 Doncaster St, 204- 477-7460, jhcwc.org, Map 2: E-3 SCIENCE GALLERY AT THE MANITOBA MUSEUM Discover your scientific side at this hands-on science centre. Learn about science through high-tech demonstrations or create your own stop-animation movie. 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 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. Off Main St at Waterfront Dr, 204-942-6302 or 1-888-942-6302, theforks.com, Map 1: Q-5 MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING Tour the grand building where the province’s decision-makers meet. Self- guided tours daily 8 am-8 pm. Broadway and Osborne St, 204-945-3636, Map 1: Q-3 UKRAINIAN CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTRE (OSEREDOK) Home to the largest collection of Ukrainian cultural and historical artifacts in North America. Free admission. Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm. 184 Alexander Ave E, 204-942-0218, ukrainianwinnipeg.ca/oseredok, Map 1: N-4 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 FAMILY ACTIVITIES 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 CANADIAN FOSSIL DISCOVERY CENTRE See ancient preserved bones and Canada’s largest mosasaur, Bruce, at the Fossil Discovery Centre. Admission: adults $8, students $5, families $18, preschoolers free. Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat & Sun 1-5 pm. 111-B Gilmour St, Morden, 204-822- 3406, discoverfossils.com CHILDREN’S MUSEUM There are exciting, cleverly designed educational galleries at every turn, with something for children of every age. Sun-Thu 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri & Sat 9:30 am-6 pm. Admission $11. The Forks, 204-924-4000, childrensmuseum.com, Map 1: Q-5 INdOOR gAMES ENIGMA ESCAPES Teams work together to race against the clock and solve clues that will help them escape themed puzzle rooms. 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 pm. 204-219-0014, enigmaescapes.com, 4-980 Lorimer Blvd, Map 2: E-3; 691 Corydon Ave, Map 1; T-2; 25 Keenleyside St, Map 2: C-5 FLYING SQUIRREL SPORTS Rock climbing, arcade games, dodgeball, basketball, rope swings and Olympic trampolines—Winnipeg’s newest attraction is also its biggest indoor adventure park at 35,000 sq feet. 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 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. 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 MUSEUMS/HISTORICAL CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS The first museum dedicated solely to the history, evolution, celebration, and future of human rights. This 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, 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. 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. 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 Gaze up at towering dinosaurs, walk the deck of the famous Nonsuch ketch, and explore the ancient Ordovician Sea. 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 NATURE ASSINIBOINE PARK ZOO A variety of exotic animals like red pandas, Amur tigers, gibbons, and snow leopards call the zoo home. Open daily 9 am to 4 pm. 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. Winter activities include snowshoeing, cross country skiing on groomed trails, and nordic walking. 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 november/december 2018 where.ca 33 CASINOS

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