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ESSENTIALS

OAK HAMMOCK MARSH Explore marsh, meadow and tall grass prairie, plus watch fall’ s duck and goose migration. Daily 10 am-4:30 pm. Sep 20-Oct 21: Wed-Sun 10 am-dusk. Adult $ 8, youth( 3-17) $ 6, seniors( 55 +) $ 7, family $ 26. Twenty minutes north of Winnipeg, at the junction of Hwy 67 & 220, between Hwy 7 & 8, 204-467-3300, oakhammockmarsh. ca

PARKS

ASSINIBOINE PARK Walk, bike or blade the trails covering 153 hectares along the Assiniboine River. Home to the Zoo, English Gardens, Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Lyric Theatre, Tudor-Style Pavilion, Pavilion Gallery, Pavilion Event Centre, Qualico Family Centre and Park Café. Open 24 hours daily. Main entrance at 2355 Corydon Ave, 204-927-6000, assiniboineparkzoo. ca, Map 2: D-3

BIRDS HILL PROVINCIAL PARK Hiking and biking trails wind through oak and aspen forests full of native wildflowers, deer, waterfowl and songbirds. 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

HARBOUR VIEW RECREATION COMPLEX Offers activities for all seasons. Includes a 27-hole golf course, driving range, lawn bowling, tennis and horseshoes. Smokin’ Hawg BBQ. Pay as you play for the golf. Daily 6 am am-10 pm. 2.5 km east of Hwy 59 at 1867 Springfield Rd, within Kilcona Park, 204-222-2751, Map 2: B-6

KILDONAN PARK Home to lush gardens and some of the oldest and biggest trees in the province. Visitors can find Hansel & Gretel’ s Witch Hut and walking / biking trails. Open daily sunrise to sunset. 2021 Main St, 1-877-311-4974, Map 2: B-5

ST. VITAL PARK Urban green space running along the Red River with scenic cycling and hiking trails. A boat launch area makes this a hub for city boaters. A tranquil duck pond is home to many species of waterfowl. 190 River Rd, Map 2: F-4

SPAS

BLACKSMITH PARLOUR A first of it’ s kind in Canada, this up-scale salon offers services for men, like nail treatments and facial massages, with a choice of brews and beverages. 289 Garry St, 204-977-8267, blacksmithparlous. com, Map 1: P-3

FLOAT. CALM Experience total relaxation in a light- and sound-blocking pod filled with a buoyant water and epsom salt solution. 337C Pembina Hwy, 204-477-6507, floatcalm. com Map 1: T-3

MAGIC ROOM SPA Established in 1965, this long running spa specializes in soothing treatments at affordable prices. 264 Edmonton St, 204-943-6702, magicroomspa. com, Map 1: P-4

RIVERSTONE SPA Surrender your senses to luxurious pampering with natural treatments in an upscale atmosphere. Inn at The Forks, The Forks 204-944- 2444, Map 1: Q-5

TEN SPA This luxury spa bases its treatments on folk, scientific and old-school European traditions. Features the city’ s only Hamam Turkish bath where massages and scrubs are given in exotic comfort. Fort Garry Hotel, 10th floor, 204-946-6520, tenspa. ca, Map 1: Q-5

THERMËA BY NORDIK-SPA Nestled among towering trees this urban resort spa is a haven for rejuvenation. Offers world class relaxation with heated outdoor pools and saunas, thermotherapeutic baths, massage therapy and treatments. 775 Crescent Dr, 1-855-284-3344, thermea. ca, Map 2: F-4

TOURS

GREY NUNS’ WALKWAY Marked with historical markers and on the riverbank across from the St. Boniface Basilica and Museum, this self-guided walkway leads to the entrance of St. Boniface and the Esplanade Riel, which crosses to The Forks National Historic Site. Along Taché Ave, Map 1: P-6

HAUNTED WINNIPEG TOURS Squarepeg Tours offers City of Ghosts Bus Tour( ages 8 +), visiting haunted sites in Winnipeg, Talking to the Dead Bus Tour( ages 16 +), a 3-hour tour with attempts to communicate with spirits, and Dalnavert Museum Ghost Investigation( ages 18 +), exploring the home built for former premier Sir Hugh John Macdonald. Tickets: adults $ 39- 43, youth $ 14. All tours depart at 7 pm( check-in at 6:45). Call for tour times and Supernatural Sites prices. Various locations, squarepegtours. ca, 204-898-4678, Map 1: Q-4

HERMETIC CODE TOURS OF THE MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING Wed to Oct 24 Dr. Frank Albo, author of The Hermetic Code, deciphers the mysteries of the Legislative Building. See its hidden hieroglyphic inscriptions, numerological codes and masonic symbols in this 1.5 hr tour. 6 pm. Book ahead. Tickets: $ 41.80. heartlandtravel. ca, 204-989-9630, Map 1: Q-3

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT See the high-speed presses that can produce up to 15 million coins per day. Guided tours available year-round. Tue-Sat 9 am-4 pm. Tours: adults $ 6, seniors( 65 +) $ 5, children( 5-17) $ 3, children under 2 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 Choose from a selection of tours including a 4-hour local microbrews cruise, 3-stop wine and food excursion or a cocktail and distillery tour. A growing list of tours excites locals and visitors alike. Transportation is provided. Private group tours available. Adults $ 75-120. Book online winnipeg-tasting-tours. myshopify. com

WINNIPEG TROLLEY COMPANY See the best sights the River City has to offer in a 32-passenger vehicle inspired by the Winnipeg Electric Company streetcars. Call for tour times. Tickets: Adults $ 27.25, student $ 25.25, children $ 14.50, children 5 and under free. Tours depart from in front of The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Rd, 204-226-TOUR( 8687), Map 1: Q-5

A country of friendly faces …

AN EXHIBITION DEVELOPED BY THE CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY

Jacques Plante’ s“ pretzel” mask

Designed by W. A. Burchmore and E. T. P. Greenland, Early 1960s © Canadian Museum of History

190 Rupert Avenue / Infoline: 204-943-3139 ManitobaMuseum. ca @ ManitobaMuseum until the puck drops.

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