NASA Moon Rock:
ESSENTIALS
KILDONAN PARK Besides the lush gardens and park space, Kildonan Park is home to some of the oldest and largest trees in the province. Within the park, visitors can find Hansel & Gretel’ s Witch Hut, walking and bike trails. Also home to Rainbow Stage, Canada’ s oldest outdoor theatre. If there’ s snow on the ground, find some skis or skates to enjoy the park’ s groomed crosscountry trails and ice skating rink. Open daily sunrise to sunset year-round. 2021 Main St, 1-877-311-4974, Map 2: B-5
MIRACLE RANCH Near Birds Hill, this ranch offers trail rides and sleigh rides through area sand dunes, trails and forests. Check for hours and reservations. One hour trail ride $ 35. Hay and sleigh rides $ 160 for first 20 people( reservations required). North on Hwy 59, east on Garven Rd 1 km, turn south on Lorne Hill Rd 1 / 2 km to ranch entrance, 204-224‐1180, miracleranch. ca.
SEINE RIVER TRAIL This nature trail winds through old St. Boniface to the Red River. Watch out for birds and wildlife along the way, including beavers, muskrats, deer and blue herons. Lagimodière-Gaboury Park, Thibault St & Provencher Blvd, Map 1: O-6
SPRINGHILL WINTER PARK Located a 1 / 2 hour from downtown, this is the closest downhill ski facility to Winnipeg. The park offers downhill runs as well as terrain for snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Also toboggan slides.( Weather dependant.) North of the city on Hwy 59, 204-224‐3051, Map 2: A-7
ST. VITAL PARK This urban green space runs along the Red River, providing scenic hiking trails. A boat launch area makes this a hub for city boaters. A tranquil duck pond is home to many species of waterfowl and transforms into one of the city’ s largest outdoor skating rinks when the temperature drops. Two toboggan slides on-site. 190 River Rd, Map 2: F-4
WINDSOR PARK NORDIC SKI CENTRE This outdoor park offers two lighted cross-country ski trails for as long as there’ s snow to ski. The green loop measures 3 km, while the more challenging blue loop is 5 km in length. The trails are groomed regularly. Ski lessons are also available by CANSI certified instructors. The clubhouse offers repairs, waxroom, concessions, lockers and rentals. Opens when sufficient snow is available. Mon-Thu 12 pm-10 pm, Fri noon-9 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am-6 pm. Adult $ 5, senior / youth( 11-17) $ 4, children( 10 and under) $ 3, family $ 12. 10 Des Meurons, 204-253-9236, windsorparknordic. ca, Map 2: E-5
PARKS / TRAILS PAST THE PERIMETER
BIRDS HILL PROVINCIAL PARK Located a half hour from downtown Winnipeg. Hiking trails wind through oak and aspen forests where you’ ll encounter deer and songbirds. Groomed cross-country ski trails wind for 30 km throughout. 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
WHITESHELL PROVINCIAL PARK This expansive park is part of the Canadian Shield and covers 2,719 km of forest and lakes. Winter recreational activities abound: ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing and showshoeing trails are located throughout the park. Downhill skiing at Falcon Lake. Entrances are on Hwy 1 from the east or west, Hwy 44 from the south, or from the north along Hwy 11 at Seven Sisters on PR 307.
POOLS
PAN AM POOL Built for the 1967 Pam Am Games and revamped for the 1999 Pan Am Games. The pool consists of three pools( including a great kiddie pool), two weight rooms and an indoor track. Single admission prices vary depending on hours: Admission during non-peak hours adults / seniors $ 5.35, children 12 and under $ 3.00, youth $ 4.70, 25 Poseidon Bay, Call 311 for hours, Map 2: E-3
TOURS / INDUSTRY
ROYAL CANADIAN MINT All of Canada’ s circulating coins, as well as currency for many foreign countries are produced here. Tour the mint and see the high-speed presses that can produce up to 15 million coins per day. Interactive Coin Museum on‐site. Guided tours available year-round. Tue-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Tours: adults $ 6, seniors( 65 +) $ 5, children( 5-17) $ 3, children under 4 free, family( 2 adults, 4 children) $ 15. Prices discounted on weekends. 520 Lagimodière Blvd, at the junction of Hwy 1 and 59, 204‐983‐6429, mint. ca, Map 2: E-6
TOURS / LAND
FRONTIERS NORTH ADVENTURE Hop on a tundra buggy and see the majestic Northern lights. Other seasonal wildlife programs include tours such as polar bears, beluga whales and birds in Churchill, and muskox in Cambridge Bay. Call 204-949‐2050 or toll-free 1‐800‐663‐9832 for more information or visit frontiersnorth. com.
GREY NUNS’ WALKWAY Situated on the riverbank across from the St. Boniface Basilica and Museum on Taché Ave, the 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
THE LOOP This 9.5-kilometre, 3.5 hour, self-guided circuit gives walkers the opportunity to explore urban Winnipeg’ s historic, cultural, architectural, and modern day gems. For route information visit tourismwinnipeg. com / the-loop.
PRAIRIE DOG CENTRAL RAILWAY More than just a train ride, this vintage steam locomotive holds up to 300 guests for a wild entertainment journey. All aboard at the beautiful Inkster Junction Station where you’ ll experience being‘ held-up’ by train robbers or simply gaze out the window as prairie fields race by. The whole family will love the character actors and on-site dining. Call for details and prices, 204‐832‐5259, pdcrailway. com, Map 2: B-3
Set Sail for Adventure!
STEP ABOARD A 17TH-CENTURY SHIP!
The Nonsuch is a life-size working replica of the ship whose voyage across the Atlantic set the scene for the creation of the Hudson’ s Bay Company.
NASA Moon Rock:
A PIECE OF OUTER SPACE
LANDS DECEMBER 15, 2016 Come to the Science Gallery and see an authentic lunar rock collected from the Moon during the 1972 Apollo 17 mission.
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