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ESSENTIALS
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. Meticulously planned and
stylishly executed escape rooms made for groups between
4-14. Call ahead to book. 3137 Portage Ave, 204-615-7717,
therealescape.ca, Map 2: D-1 MANITOBA SPORTS HALL OF FAME Manitoba has
been the breeding ground for some great athletes. Here
you’ll see their signed jerseys, vintage equipment and
other artifacts including Clara Hughes’s bike from the
‘96 Olympics. Open Wed-Sat 10 am-4 pm. Admission by
donation. 145 Pacific Ave, 204-925-5736, Map 1: N-4
SPEEDWORLD INDOOR KART TRACK With 27,000 sq
ft of track space, nine curvy bends and karts that reach 50
km/h, this indoor go-kart facility will satisfy anyone’s racing
urges. Closed toed shoes are required. 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 NEW ICELAND HERITAGE MUSEUM Located in the
Icelandic community of Gimli, discover the history of Lake
Winnipeg and see its inhabitants in a 500-gallon aquarium.
Call for hours. Adults $7, seniors/youth $6, children under
6 free, family $15, guided group tour $4/person. Gimli, one
hour north of Winnipeg on Hwy 8, 204-642-4001
THE GOLF DOME Practice your swing indoors at this
driving range, also an indoor miniature golf course and
virtual golf. Call for hours and prices. 1205 Wilkes Ave,
204-489-7776, Map 2: E-4 ROYAL AVIATION MUSEUM OF WESTERN
CANADA Learn the history of aviation in Canada and
the country’s aviation legends with displays of vintage
aircraft and artifacts. Tour the Flight Deck and watch the
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 (3-12) $5, family $25.
958 Ferry Rd, Hangar T-2, 204-786-5503, Map 2: C-2
THE PORTAL WINNIPEG Experience Winnipeg’s first
multi-player virtual reality arcade. Explore a variety
of games and experiences at your finger tips. Private
events available. Open daily, by appointment only.
theportalwpg.ca, 707-281 McDermot Ave, Map 1:O-4
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
CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS The
first museum dedicated solely to the history, evolution,
celebration, and future of human rights. Current exhibits:
Point of View showcases 70 Canadian photographers’
view on human rights. 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 the restored home of Sir
Hugh John Macdonald, former Premier of Manitoba, is
decorated with period antiques dating back to the Victorian
era. 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
THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION OF ST.
JAMES-ASSINIBOIA This authentic Red River log house
built in 1856 is filled with treasures and period pieces
from the 1800s. Open daily 10 am-4 pm. Free admission.
3180 Portage Ave, 204-888-8706, Map 2: D-1
GABRIELLE ROY HOUSE Tour the family home of famed
Francophone author Gabrielle Roy and see the rooms and
views made famous through her writing, including the novel
Rue Deschambault (Street of Riches). Open Wed-Sat 10
am-4 pm. Adults $8, seniors/students/youth $5. 375 rue
Deschambault, 204-231-3853, Map 1: P-7
MANITOBA AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM Located in
Austin, this museum is a wealth of prairie and pioneer
history. Explore churches, grist mills and schools, as there
are over 20 pioneer buildings on-site. May-Sep 30 daily
9 am - 5 pm. Oct 1-May daily 9 am-4:30 pm. Adult $10,
senior/student $8, kids $5, under 5 years free. 1.5 hours
west of Winnipeg, 1-204-637-2354, ag-museum.mb.ca
MANITOBA ELECTRICAL MUSEUM & EDUCATION
CENTRE Explore the history of electricity in Manitoba
since the 1800s. Interactive and interesting exhibits
include a replica turn-of-the-last-century tram car. 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
ST. BONIFACE MUSEUM Discover the history of
Winnipeg’s Francophone community’s day-to-day lives
of the French and Métis people of the early Red River
Settlement. Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm, Thu 9 pm-9 pm, Sun
closed. Adults $6, youth $4, seniors/students $5, children
under 5 free, family $15. 494 Taché Ave, 204-237-4500,
Map 1: P-6
NATURE
ASSINIBOINE PARK ZOO A variety of exotic animals like
the red panda, amur tiger and several kinds of monkeys
call the zoo home. Don’t miss the Journey to Churchill
exhibit, which features arctic species, and teaches about
biodiversity and conservation. Daily 9 am-4 pm. Adult
$19.75, senior/youth $17.50, children $10.50, under 3 free.
*Gates close 30 min before official closing. Assiniboine
Park, 2595 Roblin Blvd