ESSENTIALS
ST. BONIFACE MUSEUM The oldest building in Winnipeg, and the largest oak log structure in all of North America. Inside, the museum depicts the day-to-day lives of the French and Métis people of the early Red River Settlement. A statue honouring Louis Riel stands on the front lawn. Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat 12 pm-4 pm. Adults $ 6.75, seniors / students $ 5.50, youth $ 4.50, children under 5 free, family $ 16. 494 Taché Ave, 204‐237‐4500, Map 1: P-6
WINNIPEG POLICE MUSEUM See artifacts showing the history of the Winnipeg police force. Displays include an exhibit of the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919, original bomb suits and a 1925 police patrol wagon. Wed-Fri 10 am-3 pm. Group tours available. Free admission. Winnipeg Police Headquarters, 245 Smith St, 204‐986‐3976, Map 1: P-4
MUSEUMS / TRANSPORTATION
ROYAL AVIATION MUSEUM OF WESTERN CANADA Learn the history of aviation in Canada with displays of vintage aircraft and artifacts, including a replica of the Cold War era Avrocar flying saucer, commissioned by the US government and built by Avro Canada in 1959. Mon- Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun noon-5 pm. Adult $ 7.50, senior / student $ 5, children( 3-12) $ 3, family $ 18. 958 Ferry Rd, Hangar T-2, 204-786‐5503, Map 2: C-2
WINNIPEG RAILWAY MUSEUM The railway played a major role in the development of this city and the museum’ s goal is to preserve that heritage. Home to the first steam locomotive on the Canadian prairies, The Countess of Dufferin. Mon & Thu 9 am-1 pm, Sat & Sun 11 am-4 pm. Adult $ 5, youth 6-15 $ 3, children 5 and under free. VIA Rail Station, 123 Main St, 204-942‐4632, Map 1: Q-5
NATURE
ASSINIBOINE PARK ZOO Prim peacocks, monkeys, prairie dogs, camels and tigers call the zoo home. Also a variety of exotic animals like the red panda, amur tiger and several kinds of monkeys. Don’ t miss the Journey to Churchill exhibit, which features polar bears and other arctic species, and teaches about biodiversity and conservation. Daily 9 am-4 pm. Adult $ 19.75, senior / youth $ 17.50( 60 + and 13-17), children $ 10.50, 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, FortWhyte offers more than 600 acres of aspen forest, tall grass prairie, lakes, trails and floating marsh boardwalks. Winter activities include snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and Nordic walking. Weekend activities include varied workshops for all ages on topics like winter survival, yoga, ice fishing and crafts. Visit the interpretive centre, Buffalo Stone Cafe and gift shop on-site. Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm. Adults $ 8, seniors $ 7, students / children $ 6, children 2 and under free. 1961 McCreary Rd, 204‐989‐8355, fortwhyte. org, Map 2: F-3
Earrings by Sheena Crookes, Winnipeg, MB $ 26
SkateBetty Trunk Show Feb 17 – 19 • Gallery Shop • Meet Sheena Crookes, owner, operator, and designer of SkateBetty, an extraordinary collection of up-cycled skateboard jewellery and accessories.
While at the WAG, check out the Boarder X show.*
Patrick Treacy: The Acteon Project( 2010-16) Feb 24 – Mar 19 • Visit both shop locations to see the breathtaking work of Patrick Treacy that re-imagines a Greek myth in a Canadian boreal forest setting.
Red Acteon painting by Patrick Treacy, Winnipeg, MB • all works available for purchase
Gallery Shop Winnipeg Art Gallery • 300 Memorial Blvd • Tues – Sun, 11am-5pm • Fri, 11am-9pm WAG @ The Forks Johnston Terminal • Mon – Sun, 10am-6pm • Fri, 10am-9pm * Gallery admission required
OAK HAMMOCK MARSH This thriving wetland is home to nearly 300 species of birds and wildlife. Friendly interpreters can assist you in exploring marsh, meadow, tall grass prairie, lure crops, willow shrub and aspenoak bluffs either by foot along nature trails or by canoe through the marsh. Winter activities include snowshoeing and animal tracking( weather dependant). Gift shop and interpretive centre on‐site. Programming includes decoy carving, children’ s craft workshops, astronomy evenings and trivia nights. Daily 10 am-4:30 pm. Adult $ 8, youth( 3-17) $ 6, seniors( 55 +) $ 7, family( two adults and children) $ 26. Twenty minutes north of Winnipeg, at the junction of Hwy 67 & 220, between Hwy 7 & 8, 204‐467‐3300, oakhammockmarsh. ca
PARKS / TRAILS
ASSINIBOINE PARK Enjoy a walk in the crisp winter air through this park’ s many trails. Winter activities at the park include a toboggan slide, ice skating on the beautiful central pond and cross-country skiing trails( weather dependant.) Covering 153 hectares along the Assiniboine River the park is also home to the Conservatory, Zoo, English Gardens, Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Lyric Theatre, Tudor-Style Pavilion, Pavilion Gallery at WAG @ The Park, Pavilion 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, Map 2: D-3
ASSINIBOINE FOREST Walk through the 3 km of nature trails at Canada’ s largest urban park. This 700-acre forest is also home to 39 species of mammals, including deer, fox and 80 species of birds. Connects to the Harte Trail portion of the Trans-Canada Trail in its southwestern corner. Open daily sunrise to sunset, year-round. Grant Ave between Chalfont Rd and Shaftesbury Blvd, Map 2: E-3
BIRDS HILL PARK RANCH Offers year-round trail riding, and sleigh rides for all ages. Weather dependant. Restaurant and petting zoo on-site. Call ahead to reserve and for hours. Call or visit bhpr. ca for rides and prices. Inside Birds Hill Provincial Park, east of Winnipeg on Lagimodière Blvd off of Hwy 59, 204-222‐1137
HARBOUR VIEW RECREATION COMPLEX Located in the north end of the city, this large outdoor recreational complex offers outdoor activities for all seasons. In winter there are groomed cross-country ski trails, toboggan runs, a manicured skating rink, skate rentals and snowshoeing as well as a warm place to lounge afterwards( weather dependant). Daily 9 am-10 pm. 2.5 km east of Hwy 59 at 1867 Springfield Rd, within Kilcona Park, 204-222‐2751, Map 2: B-6
HARTE TRAIL This trail is connected to the Assiniboine Forest Trail and is accessible from its south-west portion. Constructed along an old railway line, it is heavily treed with a gravel base, perfect for walking or cycling. Ridgewood Ave & Elmhurst Rd, Map 2: E-3
40 where. ca JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2017