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ESSENTIALS

SKY ZONE INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK Manitoba’ s first all-trampoline, walled playing court. All ages are free jump for joy in special grip orange socks or join in a game of pick up basketball. Also scheduled bouts of 3-D Dodgeball and SkyRobics fitness classes. Jumpers under 18 years require a guardian to sign a waiver. Call for hours. $ 12 / 30 min, $ 16 / 60 min, $ 20 / 90 min, $ 24 / 120 min. 200-400 Fort Whyte Way, 204‐888‐5867, skyzone. com, Map 2: F-2

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

MOVIE THEATRES

CINEMATHEQUE The best of international, Canadian and local films play at this small, independent Exchange District theatre. Call for monthly calendar. Adults $ 8, students $ 7, members / seniors $ 6. 100 Arthur St, 204‐925‐3456, winnipegfilmgroup. com / cinematheque, Map 1: O-4

CINEMA CITY MCPHILLIPS First-run movie theatre that features recent releases at reduced ticket prices. 1399 McPhillips St, 204-334‐6234, cineplex. com, Map 2: B‐4

CINEPLEX ODEON MCGILLIVRAY AND VIP CINEMAS This recently revamped multiplex features the city’ s first adult-only VIP cinema with a dedicated box office, licensed lounge, luxury seats with tabletops and a menu of appetizers and entrées. Eight traditional auditoriums welcome families. General admission: adults $ 10.50, children / seniors $ 8.50; VIP admission $ 17.50. 2190 McGillivray Blvd, 204-269‐9981, cineplex. com, Map 2: F‐3

SCOTIABANK THEATRE Features large floor-to-ceiling screens and stadium seating, perfect for seeing the latest blockbuster. Adults $ 10.50, children $ 8.50, seniors $ 8.99; 3D adults $ 13.25, child( 3-13)/ senior( 65 +) $ 11.99. Polo Park, 817 St. James St, 204-774‐1001, Map 2: D-3; St. Vital, 110‐1225 St. Mary’ s Rd at St. Vital Centre, 204‐256‐3901, cineplex. com, Map 2: F-5

TOWNE 8 CINEMA A popular downtown theatre. Tickets: Adult and children $ 7, Tuesdays $ 4. 301 Notre Dame Ave, 204-947‐2848, Map 1: O-3

MUSEUMS / HISTORICAL

CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Years in the making, Winnipeg’ s newest landmark is the first museum dedicated solely to the history, evolution, celebration, and future of human rights. This national museum aims to educate and inspire Canadians to take action against hate and oppression, working towards a better world. To Jan 8: Empowering Women: Artisan Cooperatives That Transform Communities exhibits the work of female artisans around the world. Travel to Guatemala through the museum’ s first immersive virtual reality experience. Open Tue-Sun 10 am-5 pm. Admission: $ 18 / adult, $ 9 / youth, $ 14 / students and seniors, $ 50 / family, children under 7 free. 85 Israel Asper Way, 204‐289‐2000 or 1‐877‐877‐6037, Map 1: Q-5

THE MANITOBA MUSEUM Start amid a stampeding buffalo hunt and travel through Manitoba’ s history at this celebrated museum. Gaze up at towering dinosaurs, walk the deck of the famous Nonsuch ketch, watch a silent movie in 1920s Winnipeg and explore the ancient Ordovician Sea that once covered Churchill. Open Tue-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat & Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call or visit manitobamuseum. ca for admission rates. Centennial Centre, 190 Rupert Ave, 204‐956‐2830 or 204‐943‐3139, Map 1: N-4

MANITOBA SPORTS HALL OF FAME Whether it’ s curling or hockey, golf or softball, Manitoba has been the breeding ground for great athletes. Here, see their smiling portraits, signed jerseys, vintage equipment and other artifacts, including the AVCO Cup and 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

MENNONITE HERITAGE VILLAGE Set on 17 hectares of land, the park replicates life in an early Mennonite village. Learn more about the Mennonite experience from 1525 to the present at the on-site museum. Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm. Closed to Jan 8. Adult $ 10, senior / student $ 8, children( 6-12) $ 4, family $ 30, children 5 and under free. Forty minutes east of Winnipeg, 2 km north of Steinbach, 1‐204‐326‐9661 or 1‐866‐280‐8741

NEW ICELAND HERITAGE MUSEUM Located in the Icelandic community of Gimli, the museum allows you to visit three exhibit locations: the Waterfront Centre, the 500‐gallon aquarium at the Lake Winnipeg Visitor Centre, and the Gimli Public School 1915. 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

DALNAVERT MUSEUM See how the city’ s upper crust lived at this restored 19th century home. The home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald, former Premier of Manitoba, is a beautiful example of Queen Anne Revival architecture. The lavish interior is furnished with Victorian-era antiques. 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

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