Information on Winnipeg

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Information on Winnipeg
The map below has been colour coded based on districts
of the city.Use this map to select the area of the city
you’d like to visit.Look for the corresponding colour
within the guide to locate the attractions that can
be found in this district.As well,we’ve also grouped
attractions by interest.
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The Forks National Historic Site of Canada
TheForks
The Forks Market
Welcome to Winnipeg’s most popular gathering place for shopping,
The “Wall Through Time”
dining, year-round fun and adventure! Located in downtown
Splash Dash Water Bus
Winnipeg at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers,
Johnston Terminal
people have been making history here for thousands of years.
The Forks National Historic Site of Canada
Discover a green oasis in the heart of Winnipeg.
This 13.6-acre (5.5-hectare) park,which encompasses
open green spaces and a tree-lined river walkway,
is a national treasure owned and operated by Parks
Canada. Enlightening interpretive displays,inspiring
sculptures,stone pictographs and ceremonial bronze
gambling sticks embody the Site’s rich continuum
of historical events that span over 6,000 years.
For information,walking tour seasons and special
event use,contact The Forks National Historic Site
Office at 204.983.6757
www.theforks.com
For information on Parks Canada in Manitoba,
visit the Explore Manitoba Centre at The Forks,
or call Parks Canada at 1.888.748.2928
www.parkscanada.gc.ca
Outdoor Patio – The Forks,The Forks Prairie Garden
The Forks Market
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Take a TRIP...
on the Splash Dash Water Bus.This unique water
bus features half-hour guided historical tours of the
Red and Assiniboine Rivers.Dock-to-dock service
from The Forks,Osborne Street Bridge, Legislative
Building,Taché Dock, Juba Park, and Hugo Street
every 15 minutes, 7 days a week including holidays.
The Forks Marina – Juncatta International
Season: May to October
The Forks Market
Johnston Terminal
For information,call 204.783.6633
The Forks Market offers fresh and specialty foods
plus more than 50 charming shops – housed in a
fun and funky building that was originally a horse
stable! Head to the Hayloft for handicrafts and
one-of-a-kind items from clothing and artisaninspired gifts to jewellery,toys and much more.
The Terminal was constructed in the late 1920’s
as a warehouse for goods arriving by train for
local distribution and has been an important
facility for trade in the region ever since.Today,
this beautifully restored building is home to
shops,specialty boutiques,restaurants and a
billiard hall café.Take a tour of the Terminal’s
three levels of international fashions,imports,
world beat music and unique fare.
Open year-round.
The dining choices at The Forks Market are
also endless.Dine indoors or out on our popular
patios! Open year-round.
For information call 204.942.6302
The “Wall Through Time”
What were you doing 3,000 years ago?
The “Wall Through Time”is a graphic telling
of historic events such as great floods,
forts and the glories of the fur trade.
Located on the western edge of a major
North American archeological find,the site
protects an Aboriginal campsite and trade
centre from thousands of years ago.
Johnston Terminal/The Forks
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The Market Plaza and Festival Park
Manitoba Children’s Museum
Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club
Winnipeg Railway Museum
Oodena – Celebration Circle
TheForks
The Market Plaza and Festival Park
Manitoba Theatre for Young People
The Forks is the place to gather for a good time.
Our parties are legendary and we’ve been known
to kick it up a notch with entertainment that
appeals to 20,000 of our closest friends.The line-up
is always changing.With rock ’n roll,swing or jazz
to big band and blues,you can go dancing under
the canopy or enjoy some table-side tunes.
MTYP presents an extensive season of professional
theatre for young audiences.MTYP's award-winning
productions include plays for ages three years to
adult,as well as a series just for teens.Each year,
MTYP welcomes guest theatre companies from
across Canada and around the world,as well as
presenting plays by the company's own creative
team.Performances are held at the CanWest Global
Performing Arts Centre located at Winnipeg's
most popular destination.
For information,call 204.957.7618
Manitoba Children’s Museum
The Manitoba Children’s Museum is home to six
permanent galleries and offers plenty of hands-on
fun! While at the museum,children can ride a train,
climb a tree,build a bridge,be a TV anchor and
visit the land of fairy tales. During November
and December,take a magical stroll through
the Santa Village and perhaps even meet the
man in the red suit himself.You’ll think it’s
fun at the Manitoba Children’s Museum!
Open daily at The Forks.
For information,call 204.924.4000
www.childrensmuseum.com
Enjoying the Canada Day Celebrations /The Forks,Manitoba Children’s Museum
Oodena – Celebration Circle – Juncatta International
Season: October to May
For tickets and information,call 204.942.8898
or toll-free in Manitoba,call 1.877.871.6897
www.mtyp.ca
Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club
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Aboriginal Child in Costume – siamandas.com
Pippi/Manitoba Theatre for Young People – Hubert Pantel
Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club
Winnipeg Railway Museum
Oodena – Celebration Circle
Overlooking the Red River and the historic Forks,
enjoy “Goldeyes Good Times”at beautiful CanWest
Global Park.Exciting Northern League baseball
action is combined with zany antics,contests,
prizes and lovable Goldie,the Northern League’s
best mascot.Affordable family fun.
Visit the Countess of Dufferin,the first steam
locomotive to arrive in Winnipeg in 1877.
From railway construction,to the beginning of
the diesel era,visitors will get a chance to see
Winnipeg’s rich and diverse railway heritage.
Located at Tracks 1 and 2,Union Station.
Entrances are at Broadway and Main and
from The Forks Historic Site.
The Celebration Circle is a special place created
near the river junction to commemorate a time
when people lived in concert with the natural
forces around them.The shallow grass-lined bowl
allows us to stand where Aboriginal people walked
some 3,000 years ago.Limestone monoliths,
geometrically aligned to the True North (Polaris)
and the sunrise and sunset of each equinox and
solstice,define the Circle.In the future,these will
hold sighting devices for naked eye astronomy.
Season: May to September
For individual game tickets,call
Ticketmaster at 204.780.3333
www.goldeyes.com
Summer hours:
June 1 – September 2,open Thursday
through Sunday,11:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.
Winter hours:
Saturday and Sunday,noon to 4:00 p.m.
Dancing Under the Canopy /The Forks
Ice Skating Under the Canopy /The Forks
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Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Dalnavert Museum
Winnipeg Art Gallery
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
University of Winnipeg Wesmen Teams
Manitoba Legislative Building
Downtown
Downtown Winnipeg is the heart of the city's commercial and cultural life.
Historic buildings mingle with commercial skyscrapers encircling the city's
most famous corner, Portage and Main.Getting around downtown is easy
by foot, by Splash Dash Water Bus and by the free Downtown Spirit shuttle
bus.Whether you're looking to shop, to sightsee or for entertainment,
you'll find it all downtown.If you need directions or assistance, stop one
of the Downtown Watch ambassadors, easily recognizable in their red
and black uniforms, or stop in to Destination Winnipeg's visitor
information centre at 259 Portage and we'll be happy to help!
Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB)
Dalnavert Museum
The RWB is known worldwide for its technical
excellence and its eclectic repertoire.Strongly rooted
in classical ballet,the RWB’s repertoire is diverse,
ranging from the classics to innovative contemporary
ballet.Box office located at 380 Graham Avenue at
Edmonton.Performances at the Centennial Concert Hall,
555 Main Street.
Marvel at the luxurious furnishings and lovely stained
glass windows that make this 1895 Queen Anne Revival
style home a beautiful and fascinating place to visit.
Take a guided tour through this National Historic Site.
Located at 61 Carlton Street.Call for hours.
For information,call 204.943.2835
www.mhs.mb.ca
2004 season:
Carmina Burana – March 17 - 21
Romeo & Juliet – May 5 - 9
For details on the 2004/05 season or for general
information,call 204.956.0183 or 1-800-667-4792
For box office,call 204.956.2792
www.rwb.org
BIZ Patrol...
Interior/Dalnavert Museum – Doug Dealey
The Magic Flute/The Company/Royal Winnipeg Ballet – Bruce Monk
You can’t miss this lime green team.You’ll find the
BIZ Patrol sweeping sidewalks,watering flowers
and entertaining with impromptu songs about
keeping our city clean and green.They are a
highlight at Out to Lunch concerts and other
downtown events,entertaining with juggling,
face painting and balloon animals.
Biz Patrol/Downtown BIZ
(Buisiness Improvement Zone)
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Winnipeg Art Gallery – Ernest P.Mayer
Winnipeg Art Gallery
Made of Manitoba Tyndall stone,Western Canada’s
oldest public gallery is home to the world’s largest
public collection of contemporary Inuit art,some
of which is always on display.The WAG boasts a
constantly rotating exhibition schedule of national
and international art,as well as emphasizing
the work of Manitoba artists.The gift shop carries
unique jewellry,ceramics,and glassware handcrafted
by Canadian artists.The bright and airy Bridgeport
Restaurant overlooks the rooftop sculpture garden
and tables are set out in the summer months
amid the flowers and fountains.Located at 300
Memorial Boulevard,within walking distance
of all downtown hotels.Open year-round.
For information,call 204.786.6641
www.wag.mb.ca
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
and Museum
Celebrate the rich tradition of Manitoba’s sport
heritage in the museum’s facility on the fifth floor
of The Bay Downtown.Exhibits,videos,displays
and the Curling Hall of Fame too!
For information,call 204.774.0002
www.halloffame.mb.ca
Winnipeg Art Gallery/The Art and Expression of the Netsilik – Ernest P.Mayer
Manitoba Legislative Building
Visit Manitoba’s number one citizen,our beloved
and newly regilded “Golden Boy,”who is perched
atop the Provincial Legislative Building.Completed
in 1920,many consider this building the finest
provincial legislative building in the country.
Guided tours available.
For information,call 204.945.5813
University of Winnipeg
(Wesmen Men, Wesmen Women)
Enjoy exciting University of Winnipeg Wesmen
men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball
as our teams compete in the Canada West
Conference from September to March at the
Duckworth Centre.Located at 400 Spence Street
on the Campus of the University of Winnipeg.
For ticket information,call 204.786.9349
www.wesmen.ca
Manitoba Legislative Building/Travel Manitoba
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The Burton Cummings Theatre
Upper Fort Garry Gate
IMAX Theatre
Prairie Theatre Exchange
Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library
Burton Cummings Theatre for the Performing Arts
Photo – Gord Peters
Downtown
The Burton Cummings Theatre
for the Performing Arts
This National Historic Site,a theatre which continues
to host a variety of performances throughout the
year,is now a Manitoba monument to women’s
suffrage.The theatre hosted a famous mock parliament
in January 1914,when Manitoba’s Nellie McClung
portrayed the premier in a mock,wry debate about
whether men should be given the vote.The panels
and the banner celebrate women’s struggle to get
the vote,both locally and across the country.
Located at 364 Smith Street.
IMAX Theatre
Climb Everest,cruise in the Space Shuttle,or dive
to the wreck of the Titanic.IMAX films take you
places only your imagination could take you before.
The 5-1⁄2 storey screen and wraparound IMAX Digital
Sound make you feel like you are part of the film.
Shows daily in the afternoon and evening.Located
on the third floor of Portage Place Shopping Centre,
393 Portage Avenue.
For show information,call 204.956.IMAX
www.imaxwpg.com
For information,call 204.956.5656
For tickets,call 204.780.3333
Upper Fort Garry Gate
View the last remaining gate of Upper Fort Garry.
The fort was built by the Hudson’s Bay Company
in the 1830’s.It served the fur trade until 1870,
then became the seat of government for the
District of Assiniboia.Located west of
Main Street,south of Broadway.
Winnipeg Police Horse Patrol – Gord Peters,Upper Fort Garry Gate – Juncatta International
Downtown Watch
Ambassadors...
Easily identified by their red and black uniforms,
Downtown Watch ambassadors patrol downtown
streets throughout the year.They are called upon
to provide directions,administer first aid,direct
tourists to points of interest,guide street people
to available resources and act as additional
eyes and ears for the Winnipeg Police Service.
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Winnipeg Skyline – Gord Peters
IMAX Theatre
Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE)
Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library
Engage in Winnipeg’s most intimate live theatre
experience. Enjoy a season filled with comedy,
music and drama – performances that challenge,
entertain,and enlighten. Winnipeg’s second largest
live theatre is located on the 3rd Floor of Portage
Place Shopping Centre,393 Portage Avenue.
Originally part of the Crafts Guild of Manitoba,
the museum showcases Manitoba and international
crafts and the Library holds history,theory and
instruction books on many craft techniques.
Please call for hours of operation. Located at
1B-183 Kennedy Street.
Season: October to April
For information,call 204.487.6117
www3.mb.sympatico.ca/~craftsml
For information,call 204.942.5483
www.pte.mb.ca
Downtown Watch Ambassador/
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ
(Buisiness Improvement Zone)
Downtown Winnipeg – Juncatta International
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The Manitoba Museum
The Pantages Playhouse Theatre
Cinematheque
Platform: Centre for Photographic
and Digital Arts
Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art
SITE Gallery
TheExchange
District
Designated as a National Historical Site, the Exchange District is home to
some of the finest turn-of-the-century terra cotta and cut stone architecture
in Canada. Today you can experience the legacy of those early years through
guided walking tours of the first commercial district in Winnipeg, the city that
became the gateway to the west.Enjoy free outdoor concerts, theatre, dance,
film and of course, many unique shopping and dining experiences.
The Manitoba Museum
Planetarium
Welcome to The Manitoba Museum – a unique
‘you are there’ journey through time and space.
Explore worlds beyond! Embark on a journey to
the far reaches of the universe as the Planetarium’s
multimedia shows unveil the wonders of space.
Animated children’s shows and live space programs
explore the current night sky, probe science fact
and fiction and follow the developments of
current space programs.
Museum Galleries
Travel across Manitoba’s unique landscape and
through billions of years in time in the Museum
Galleries.The interrelationship of people and their
environments comes to life in interpretive displays
of artifacts and specimens in dramatic walk-through
settings.Trek through the icy arctic,experience
life in a tipi and stroll the bustling boardwalks
of Winnipeg in the 1920’s.Set sail for adventure
aboard the replica 17th century ship,the Nonsuch,
and explore the remarkable lives of trappers and
traders in the Hudson’s Bay Company Gallery.
Science Gallery
Challenge your imagination with more than 100
hands-on exhibits in the interactive Science Gallery.
Feel your hair stand on end,check your appearance in
wacky mirrors and get your hands wet in Water World.
Experiment with exciting science in this fun,
high-energy environment.
NEW – The Parklands/Mixed Woods Gallery
Located at 190 Rupert Avenue at Main Street
This new and interactive Gallery depicts the diversity
of plant and animal species of the region reflecting a
cultural mosaic where well over half of the province’s
population lives.Explore the unique natural features
of the region from giant lakes and rivers to sandhills,
snake pits and caves.Learn how First Nations people
and early immigrants adapted to changes in society
and the environment.The Gallery completes the
journey through the province as presented by
the Museum.
For information,call 204.956.2830 or
204.943.3139 (recorded information)
www.manitobamuseum.ca
Bat Cave at The Manitoba Museum
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Manitou Afternoon – Artist Unknown
Red River College Downtown Campus – Juncatta International
The Pantages Playhouse Theatre
Cinematheque
Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art
The Pantages Playhouse Theatre,with its particularly
lavish interior,was the finest ever built in Winnipeg.
Constructed in 1913-14 to designs of architects
George W.Northwood and B.Marcus Priteca,
it originally presented live theatrical,musical
and vaudeville performances.
The newly renovated Cinematheque is an intimate
art film theatre devoted to screening the very
best in Canadian,independent,foreign and
alternative film.Cinematheque often premieres
new films as well as the works of visiting artists
and touring film programs.Cinematheque
operates year-round,with two films a night.
Located at 100 Arthur Street.
Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is Manitoba’s
premier contemporary art gallery and the first
ICA in Canada.Since 1972,Plug In has exhibited
the very best local and international art work in
all media.Renowned globally for its prize-winning
representation of Canada at the 49th Venice Biennale
(2001),Plug In is also an important publisher of
art editions.Located at 286 McDermot Avenue.
For information,call 204.925.3457
or 204.925.3456
www.winnipegfilmgroup.com
For information,call 204.942.1043
www.plugin.org
The Pantages Company,a major American
vaudeville chain,built numerous similar
theatres in Canada.Vaudeville theatres of
this type,constructed between 1913 and
1930,were among the grandest ever built
in Canada,but few survive today.
Located at 180 Market Avenue.
For information,call 204.989.2889
Platform: Centre for Photographic
and Digital Arts
Platform is Manitoba’s only artist-run gallery
exclusively devoted to the photographic arts.
Founded in 1981,the gallery exhibits artwork by
local,national and international photographic
artists.Many of the exhibits challenge existing
conceptions of what a photograph can be,
reflecting the gallery’s intent to encourage
innovation while respecting the traditions of
the medium.Located at 218-100 Arthur Street.
For information,call 204.942.8183
www.platformgallery.org
Take a Journey to the Past...
with a guided walking tour through the Exchange District,
the original centre of commerce and culture,now home to
vintage clothiers,hip retailers and downtown loft living.
Season: May to September
For information,call 204.942.6716
www.exchangebiz.winnipeg.mb.ca
SITE Gallery
SITE is Winnipeg’s premier commercial gallery
of contemporary art with over 6,000 square feet
of exhibition space.It features the artwork of over
30 local artists in all media,including painting,
sculpture,prints and furniture.There’s new work
every month.Located at 55 Arthur Street,
second floor.
For information,call 204.942.1618
www.sitegallery.ca
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Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers
Manitoba Theatre Centre
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Manitoba Opera
Winnipeg Commodity Exchange
Oseredok – Ukrainian Cultural
and Educational Centre
Lucia di Lammermoor/Manitoba Opera – Robert Tinker
The Exchange District Walking Tours
City Hall
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TheExchangeDistrict
Fire Fighters Museum of Winnipeg
Paddlewheel/River Rouge Tours
Dynasty Building & Chinese Cultural Centre
Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers (WCD)
Manitoba Opera
Since its inception almost 40 years ago,WCD has
produced and presented the work of innumerable
dance artists from across North America and has
been instrumental in the development of numerous
choreographers who have gone on to establish
distinguished careers among the country’s most
important artists.
The sight,the sound,the spectacle – Manitoba
Opera has it all! Acclaimed artists from around the
world join the finest Canadian singers,the Manitoba
Opera Chorus,and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
to present two lavish full-scale productions and a
one-night concert-style event each season.Pre-show
chats and surtitles displayed above the stage during
the show will keep you in-the-know.Located at
the Centennial Concert Hall,555 Main Street.
Season: October to May
For information and tickets,call 204.452.0229
Season: November to May
Manitoba Theatre Centre (MTC)
Canada’s flagship regional theatre presents 10 plays
at two state-of-the-art venues:the Main Stage
(174 Market Avenue) and the Warehouse
(140 Rupert Avenue) along with a Master Playwright
Festival and the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival.
Season: October to May
For information,call 204.942.6537
or 1.877.446.4500
www.mtc.mb.ca
For tickets,call Ticketmaster 204.780.3333
www.manitobaopera.mb.ca
Winnipeg Commodity Exchange
Experience Canada’s only agricultural futures and
options exchange.View trading from the fourth
floor gallery during market hours (9:30 a.m.–
1:20 p.m.,Monday to Friday).Located at 400
Commodity Exchange Tower,360 Main Street.
For information,call 204.925.5000
www.wce.ca
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO)
Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers
PLAY ON! Explore a season of symphonic adventure
with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and Maestro
Andrey Boreyko.Filled with dazzling artists and
inspiring music,the WSO performs music from
every taste – from Classics to Pops,children's
concerts to special galas.
Season: September to May
For information and tickets,call 204.949.3999
www.wso.mb.ca
Building Detail/The Exchange District
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My Fair Lady/Manitoba Theatre Centre
The Diary of Anne Frank/Manitoba Theatre Centre – Bruce Monk
Oseredok – Ukrainian Cultural
and Educational Centre
View the largest collection of Ukrainian historical
and cultural artifacts in North America.Includes a
museum,library,art gallery,archives and boutique.
Open Monday to Saturday,10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday.Located at 184 Alexander Avenue.
For information,call 204.942.0218
www.oseredok.org
The Exchange District Walking Tours
Discover history,architecture and one of Winnipeg’s
most unique neighbourhoods through an Exchange
District Walking Tour! Tours depart from the
Exchange District Information Centre in Old Market
Square (near the Market Stage) at 11:00 a.m.
and 2:00 p.m.every day except Mondays.
Season: May to September
For information,call 204.942.6716
www.exchangedistrict.org
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
City Hall
Paddlewheel / River Rouge Tours
Visit the city’s headquarters for city council and city
administration.Located at 510 Main Street.
Take a scenic river cruise aboard the Paddlewheel
or River Rouge river boats.Dine,dance or just enjoy
Winnipeg’s beautiful rivers.Located downtown
at the Alexander Docks,just off of Waterfront Drive.
For information,call 204.986.2171
For tour information,call 204.986.6069
www.winnipeg.ca
Season: May to October
For information,call 204.942.4500
www.paddlewheelcruises.com
Fire Fighters Museum of Winnipeg
Among the oldest (1903) fire stations in Canada,
this beautifully maintained firehall features stained
glass windows and ornate tin ceilings.As a tribute
to the heroism of fire fighters,the museum features
hand and horse drawn,steam and early motorized
fire apparatus,artifacts,photographs and records
dating back to the 1880’s.Hours 11:00 a.m.to
3:00 p.m.,Wednesday through Sunday.Other times
by appointment.Located at 56 Maple Street.
For information,call 204.942.4817
www.winnipegfiremuseum.ca
Dynasty Building/Chinese Cultural
and Community Centre/
Mandarin Building
Discover the heart of the Chinese community.
Housing Chinese publications,a replica of Confucius,
and a replica of a terracotta warrior with horse of
the Qin Dynasty,the Dynasty Building is an excellent
example of architecture in the Chinese tradition.
The multi-roof design is a symbol of good luck
and the beautiful Chinese Gardens form a
tranquil retreat in the heart of the city.
Located at 180 King Street.
View the interior featuring a replica of the famous
Nine Imperial Dragon Mural,a statue of Guan Yin
and a Bronze Buddha.Located on King Street
and James Avenue.
For information,call 204.943.2627
or 204.943.1197
www.wcccc.ca
The Fire Fighters Museum of Winnipeg
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McPhillips Street Station Casino
Millennium Express
Historically, the North Main area was the very beginning of Winnipeg.
Aboriginal Centre
The commercial area began in the late 1800’s when immigrants
The Circle of Life Thunderbird House
established the first stores in Winnipeg.Today, the tradition still thrives
Ukrainian Museum of Canada
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NorthEnd
Seven Oaks House Museum
with a very strong ethnic background that’s behind the more than
St. John’s Cathedral and Cemetery
120 businesses in the neighbourhood along with the many
Ross House Museum
restaurants, churches and services that await your discovery.
Ivan Franko Museum
Kildonan Park
Rainbow Stage
Ukrainian Museum of Canada
McPhillips Street Station Casino
Saunter down the street in our historic railway village
amid the bustle of old-world life.Imagine yourself
checking your top hat under the twinkling lights of
the chandelier in the Royal Alexandra,our turn-ofthe-century grand hotel.Experience some of the hottest
local and international entertainers in our concert
bowl or for a more intimate setting,check out our
lounge entertainment.Located at 484 McPhillips
Street.All patrons must be 18 years or older to enter.
Millennium Express
Time Travel by Train on the Millennium Express...
Climb aboard for a 3D-powered trip back to the
beginning of time! Part amusement park ride,
part history – pure entertainment – it’s a peek
at how the west was won Manitoba-style.
For information,call 204.957.3900
or 1-800-265-3912
For tickets,call 204.780.3333
www.casinosofwinnipeg.com
Aboriginal Centre – Juncatta International,Seven Oaks House Museum
Aboriginal Centre
Located in the historic CP Rail Station,the Centre is a
gathering place for Winnipeg’s Aboriginal community.
The Aboriginal Centre Restaurant provides tour
groups and the casual lunch crowd the opportunity
to experience traditional Aboriginal cuisine.
The Aboriginal culture is featured in various art
forms at the Canadian Plains Gallery as well as
in a unique clothing line at Ab-Original Wear.
Located at 181 Higgins Avenue.
For information,call 204.989.6383
www.abcentre.org
The Circle of Life Thunderbird House
The Circle of Life Thunderbird House situated at the
corner of Higgins Avenue and Main Street is the home
for Aboriginal spirituality and culture.It is a focal point
and mecca for Aboriginal people coming from rural
communities to an urban environment.Hours are
Monday to Friday,8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.
For information,call 204.940.4240
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Ukrainian Museum of Canada
UWAC Manitoba Branch
The Museum is located at 1175 Main Street in
the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral,
a Winnipeg landmark featuring a Ukrainian Baroque
architectural style with an exterior mosaic by
Leo Mol,a carved icon screenwall and stained
glass windows.The Museum houses a collection
of Ukrainian folk arts and crafts, a library and
gift shop.Open 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.,
Monday to Saturday.
Season: July and August
For information,call 204.582.1018
Seven Oaks House Museum
Seven Oaks House Museum has Red River Settler
artifacts in the original Inkster homestead of the
1850’s,constructed of oak logs.Hours are 10:00
a.m.to 5:00 p.m.daily.Guided tours are available.
Located at 115 Rupertsland Boulevard.
Millennium Express /McPhillips Street Station Casino
Footloose L-R:Matt Kippen,Scott Peter,Robert Boge,Timothy Gledhill/Rainbow Stage – Robert Tinker
St. John’s Cathedral and Cemetery
Kildonan Park
Visit the 1926 cathedral that marks the
birthplace of the Anglican Church in Western
Canada.The surrounding cemetery dates back
to 1812,when the first of Lord Selkirk’s settlers
arrived at the Red River Settlement.Open yearround,9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.Located at
135 Anderson Avenue.
Walk among some of the oldest and largest trees
in Manitoba,a formal garden and Hansel & Gretel’s
“Witch Hut”. The park is also the home to Canada’s
longest-running outdoor theatre,Rainbow Stage.
An Olympic-size swimming pool and plenty of picnic
tables and barbecue pits are available in the summer.
The toboggan slides and skating pond are open in
the winter.Located at 2021 Main Street.
For information,call 204.586.8385
For information,call 204.986.7623
Ross House Museum
Visit the prairie’s first post office,a post and sill
log house built in 1854,featuring period-finished
rooms depicting life in the 1850’s.Open Wednesday
to Sunday,11:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m.Located at
Joe Zuken Heritage Park,140 Meade Street North.
Season: June to August
For information,call 204.943.3958
or 204.943.2835
Season: Last weekend in May to Labour Day
Ivan Franko Museum
For information,call 204.339.7429
View works by this Ukrainian author and
poet.Located at 200 McGregor Street.
By appointment only.
For information,call 204.589.4397
Rainbow Stage
The spotlight is on both the winter and summer
shows.The winter show is staged in the historic
Pantages Playhouse Theatre,180 Market Avenue,
in the Exchange District.The summer show is a
tradition with theatre fans who enjoy great musical
theatre under a covered and comfortable outdoor
amphitheatre,located in Kildonan Park,
2021 Main Street.
Seasons: Summer – July to August
Winter – February
For ticket information,call 204.780.7328
www.rainbowstage.net
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French Quarter
River Arch
Louis Riel’s Tomb
Across the Provencher Bridge from downtown or just a stroll
Le Musée de Saint Boniface
St. Boniface Museum
over the new Esplanade Riel Bridge from The Forks, is St.Boniface,
St. Boniface Cathedral-Basilica
Winnipeg’s French Quarter.A wide variety of activities, shops and
“In Riel‘s Footsteps” Theatre in the Cemetery
over a dozen restaurants are guaranteed to satisfy your palate.
Promenade Taché /Grey Nuns Walkway
*
Swing and dance at Le Festival du Voyageur, savour a home-cooked
Gabrielle Roy House
Centre culturel franco-manitobain
meal, visit exhibitions, take part in guided tours and view
Le Cercle Molière
over 35 designated historical sites!
La Maison du Bourgeois
River Arch
St. Boniface Cathedral-Basilica
This public artwork by artist Catherine Widgery rises
up from the south bank of the Red River on the
Norwood Bridge.The River Arch symbolizes Winnipeg’s
past traditions,rich history,quiet strength,energy
and vitality,the beauty of the natural landscape,
and acts as a beacon to a golden future.
The original cathedral,built in 1908,was destroyed
by fire in 1968.The remaining walls were incorporated
into the design of the new church,creating a dramatic
facade facing west across the Red River towards
downtown Winnipeg.Located at 190 avenue
de la Cathédrale.
For information,call 204.233.7304
Louis Riel’s Tomb
St.Boniface Museum
Visit the resting place of Louis Riel,Métis leader
and founder of the Province of Manitoba.Located
at St.Boniface Cathedral Cemetery,190 avenue
de la Cathédrale.
Le Musée de Saint Boniface
St. Boniface Museum
Stand within the oldest building in Winnipeg,
and the largest oak log structure in North America.
The museum depicts the lives of the French and
Métis people.Originally the Grey Nuns convent,
this museum also boasts the largest collection
of Louis Riel artifacts in the country.
Located at 494 avenue Taché.
For information,call 204.237.4500
St.Boniface Museum,
The Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge – Marion Ridsdale
“In Riel’s Footsteps” Theatre in the Cemetery
Voices from the past tell visitors about Louis Riel,
founder of our province,and how the Francophones
and Métis have contributed to Manitoba history!
Meet some of Manitoba’s most fascinating historical
characters in this unique 45-minute theatrical tour
of St.Boniface Cathedral’s cemetery.Tour hours
are 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.,Wednesday to Friday;
2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and 4:00 p.m.
and 7:00 p.m.on Sunday.
Season: July and August
For information,call 204.233.8343
or 1.866.808.8338
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Le Cercle Molière/Puulik cherche le vent by Richard Alarie – Hubert Pantel
St.Boniface Cathedral-Basilica/Travel Manitoba
Promenade Taché /Grey Nuns Walkway
Centre culturel franco-manitobain
La Maison du Bourgeois
Enjoy a beautiful,cross-river view of The Forks and
the Winnipeg skyline from the lamp-lit Promenade
Taché.Interpretive plaques along the walkway
explain the early development of St.Boniface.
You can find a bit of everything at the CCFM –
a restaurant-bar-terrasse,Monday to Friday,
11:30 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.Every Tuesday night
throughout the year,Le Mardi Jazz features
the best jazz and on Fridays,Le Foyer organizes
theme nights that feature Francophone artists,
comedians and singers.
This impressive log venue is a central part of
Festival du Voyageur.Located in Fort Gibraltar in
Whittier Park,it is the ideal setting for meetings
and social gatherings year-round.
For information,call 204.233.4888
The Gabrielle Roy House
Those who have read Gabrielle Roy’s many novels,
one of which is “Street of Riches,”will immediately
recognize the little attic window and veranda
with its white columns likened by Roy to a Greek
temple.Visitors will relish seeing the rooms,
viewing the books and enjoy a collection of
Roy’s personal items,letters and photos.
Located at 375 rue Deschambault.
For information,call 204.233.8343
or 204.231.3853 or 1.866.808.8338
St.Boniface Cathedral-Basilica Bell Tower Ruins – Juncatta International
For information,call 204.237.7692
www.festivalvoyageur.mb.ca
For information,call 204.233.8972
www.ccfm.mb.ca
Le Cercle Molière
The Cercle Molière offers theatre lovers a wide
range of styles and themes in a unique setting:
the intimate Théâtre de la Chapelle,825 rue
Saint-Joseph.This theatre “en français”is the
longest-running french language theatre
company in Canada.English synopsis
provided for all plays.
Season: October to May
For information,call 204.233.8053
For tickets,call 204.233.8972
www.netcom.ca/~cmoliere
“In Riel’s Footsteps”
Theatre in the Cemetery
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Transcona
Club Regent Casino
Transcona Historical Museum
Club Regent Casino
Transcona Historical Museum
Club Regent Casino
Transcona Historical Museum
Take a trip to the tropics at Club Regent Casino…
a casino journey like no other.It’s an adventure complete
with a walk-through aquarium,towering Mayan
ruins,surprising jungle creatures,cascading waterfalls
and blazing contiki torches – a magical setting for
live entertainment,dining and gaming!
History comes alive through special collections
including railway artifacts,the C.S.Quelch Moth
and Butterfly Collection,C.H.Patterson Archaeology
Collection and Native Ethnographic materials.
The Museum is situated in downtown Transcona,
in the historic 1925 Bank of Toronto building at
141 Regent Avenue West.Call for hours.
Dining is pure pleasure under the palm trees when
the menu is seasoned with the fresh goodness of
the south seas.Relax in one of Club Regent’s lounge
areas and watch as our stages reveal incredible local
and international entertainment! Located at 1425
Regent Avenue West.All patrons must be 18 years
or older to enter.
For information,call 204.222.0423
www.transconamuseum.mb.ca
For information,call 204.957.2700 or 1.800.265.3912
www.casinosofwinnipeg.com
Fort Garryy
University of Manitoba
Black Hole Theatre Company
Celebrations Dinner Theatre
University of Manitoba
Founded in 1877,University of Manitoba is the first
university in Western Canada.The University has a
respected sports program including football,hockey,
basketball and volleyball.Whether you’re here for a
conference,or are just taking in some of the sights,
the University of Manitoba offers many
opportunities for its students as well as visitors.
For information,call 204.474.8346
For information on sports,call 204.474.9611
www.umanitoba.ca
Black Hole Theatre Company
Located in the University College basement at the
University of Manitoba, you’ll find the home of the
Black Hole Theatre Company.Be drawn in by productions
of works from well-known playwrights and progressive
young talents.All have a home here and are treated
with the same passion as a first production.
For information,call 204.474.6880
www.umanitoba.ca/theatre
University of Manitoba
Celebrations Dinner Theatre
Celebrations Dinner Theatre
Join us for the very best in interactive musical comedies.
Our cast of characters will have you laughing as they
serve you a delicious four-course meal.Seating
Wednesday to Saturday at 6:30 p.m.,Sunday at
5:00 p.m.Located at 1824 Pembina Highway in
the Canad Inn Fort Garry.
For information/reservations,call 204.982.8282
or 1.877.823.8282
www.celebrations.ca
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St. Vital
Riel House National Historic Site of Canada
St. Vital Park
Royal Canadian Mint
Royal Canadian Mint
Riel House National Historic Site of Canada
Royal Canadian Mint
Take a glimpse into the life of Louis Riel at his family’s
historic house,restored to its 1886 appearance.
Located at 330 River Road.
The Royal Canadian Mint’s Winnipeg plant specializes
in striking all circulating coins for Canada and many
foreign countries.The facility gives the visitor a unique
opportunity to observe,from a carefully located
viewing gallery,the minting of coins.Located at
520 Lagimodiere Boulevard,at the junction of
Highways 1 and 59.
For information,call 204.257.1783
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/riel
St. Vital Park
Situated on the Red River,this park is the perfect
place for family get-togethers.In winter,the duck
pond becomes a skating rink.
For information,call 204.983.6429
For information,call 204.986.7623
Riel House Historic Site –
Doug Dealy/Parks Canada
Pan Am Pool /Aquatic Hall of Fame
& Museum of Canada
Manitoba Electrical Museum
and Educational Centre
International Press refer to it as the flagship of pools
in the world.More World Records and Pan Am Records
have been broken in this pool than in any other pool
in the world.It features accessibility,two weight rooms,
walk/jog track,two pools,up to 10 metres of diving
towers,kiddie pool,aerobic studio and a variety of
swim/fitness programs.Located at 25 Poseidon Bay.
This interactive museum takes you on a journey
from a time of oil lamps and electrical streetcars,
to household appliances and a giant robot.
Experience the history of electrical development
in Manitoba,while exploring the possibilities
for the future.Located at 680 Harrow Street.
For information,call 204.986.5892
www.city.winnipeg.mb.ca/cms/pools/pan
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Pan Am Pool/Aquatic Hall of Fame & Museum
Manitoba Electrical Museum
and Educational Centre
For information,call 204.477.7905
www.hydro.mb.ca
Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada
Winnipeg Jewish Theatre
Discover and interpret the history,experiences and
culture of the Jewish people of Western Canada through
the Museum,Holocaust Education Centre and Archives.
Open year-round.Hours are Sunday to Friday,noon to
4:00 p.m.;open until 8:00 p.m.on Wednesday and
Thursday.Located on the Asper Jewish Community
Campus at 123 Doncaster Street,the historic site of
the former Fort Osborne Barracks.
The only professional Jewish theatre company in
Canada with four plays on its slate for 2004 including
“Victoria”, March 13 to 17 and “Funny Girl”, May 11
to 26.Located at 123 Doncaster Street.
For information,call 204.477.7466
www.jhcwc.mb.ca
Tuxedo
Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada
Winnipeg Jewish Theatre
Fort Whyte Centre
Season: October to May
For tickets and information,call 204.477.7478
Fort Whyte Centre
One of Canada’s premier outdoor education and
recreation facilities featuring over 400 acres of
woodlands,wetlands,grasslands and lakes.
See page 35 for more details
Fort Whyte Centre
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Sports
Winnipeg Goldeyes
Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club
University of Winnipeg
Manitoba Moose
Catch the action year-round as Winnipeg's teams take to the field, ice and
University of Manitoba
the court! From fast paced AHL hockey, to hard-hitting football, Canadian
style, to baseball at the picturesque CanWest Global Park and a plethora
of university conference sports, you'll always have lots to cheer about!
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club
Get in the game with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers!
Experience the history of Bomber football through
10 Grey Cup championships,and over 70 years of
heart-stopping entertainment in the Canadian
Football League.Located at the Canad Inns Stadium,
1465 Maroons Road.
Overlooking the Red River and the historic Forks,
enjoy “Goldeyes Good Times”at beautiful CanWest
Global Park.Exciting Northern League baseball
action is combined with zany antics,contests,
prizes and lovable Goldie,the Northern League’s
best mascot.Affordable family fun.
Season: June to November
Season: May to September
For information,call 204.784.2583
For tickets,call 204.780.7328
www.bluebombers.com
For individual game tickets,call
Ticketmaster at 204.780.3333
www.goldeyes.com
University of Winnipeg
Manitoba Moose
Cheer on the Winnipeg Wesmen men and women
as they compete in Canada’s premier university
volleyball and basketball conferences.
In 2002/2003 more than 300,000 fans enjoyed
Manitoba's second season in the American Hockey
League as an affiliate of the NHL Vancouver Canucks.
Join the Manitoba Moose for the last year of the
Winnipeg Arena as they honour past events and
build excitement leading to the Calder Cup and
the new home of the Moose at MTS Centre.
See page 7 for more details
Manitoba Moose
Season: October to April
For information,call 204.987.7825
For tickets,call 204.780.7328
www.moosehockey.com
University of Manitoba
Something for everyone as the University of
Manitoba Bison’s compete year-round in 12 different
sports,from track and field to basketball and hockey.
Big Blue Fan – Gord Peters,Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Dave Darichuk
See page 18 for more details
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Corydon
Come to Corydon and see why it's the hot spot for shopping,dining
or an afternoon of people watching at one of the many sidewalk cafés
along the Avenue.Though referred to as "Little Italy,” Corydon Avenue
offers diners a wide selection of casual restaurants from which to
choose.From traditional and contemporary Italian to sushi,Greek
and Portuguese,you'll find it all on the Avenue.
Osborne Village
Boho and artsy meet kitsch and cool in this most venerable of
neighbourhoods.Born out of the 60's,the "Village" as it's called,
is home to a variety of shops and restaurants.Though concentrated
within two blocks,you'll find an array of shops including cookware,
jewellry,global gifts and more.From Thai to Italian to
Mexican and Japanese,Osborne is as eclectic
as its restaurants.
Gas Station Theatre
The Osborne Village Cultural Centre is home to the
Gas Station Theatre,famous for live theatre,dance,
improv and comedy. Located at 445 River Avenue.
For information,call 204.284.9477
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AssiniboinePark
Assiniboine Park Zoo
The Pavilion Gallery
Explore over 378 acres (153 hectares) along the Assiniboine River.
Assiniboine Park Conservatory
The Lyric Theatre
The Zoo, Conservatory, English Garden, Leo Mol Sculpture Garden,
Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
Tudor-style pavilion, and a fine example of a French formal garden
Winnie the Bear Statue
are a few of the features found in the park.Picnic areas and cycling
Assiniboine Forest
and walking trails are popular with visitors.In the winter, enjoy
cross-country skiing, tobogganing and skating on the Duck Pond.
Assiniboine Park Zoo
Assiniboine Park Conservatory
View exhibits displaying 1,700 animals of 325 different
species including native polar bears,cougars,elk and
bald eagles,as well as animals from around the world,
such as the Red Panda,Afghanistan Markhors,tigers,
leopards and monkeys.On-site restaurant and gift store.
Open daily,year-round.
View 10 different displays a year in the Floral Display
Gallery,including Orchid and Bonsai shows and a special
holiday lights display over the Christmas season.
Dating from 1914,the Palm House exhibits a tropical
jungle with visitors walking under a canopy of mature
tropical trees to admire orchids selected from the
Conservatory’s extensive collection.The Gift Shop
offers unique gifts for the gardener in everyone.
The Garden Restaurant serves light meals and
refreshments in a garden atmosphere.
For information,call 204.986.2327
Assiniboine Park Conservatory – Marion Ridsdale
The Pavilion Gallery
Discover the beautiful scenic art inside the
Pavilion Gallery.Three Manitoba artists,Ivan Eyre,
Walter J.Phillips and Clarence Tillenius,are featured
on two floors of art galleries.The original Winnie
the Pooh painting and book Now We Are Six are
on display.The main floor features a wonderful
gift shop and the amazing restaurant,
Tavern In The Park.Free admission.
For information,call
The Pavilion Gallery at
204.888.5466 ext.25 or the
Tavern In The Park restaurant
at 204.896.7275
www.partnersinthepark.org
Polar Bear – Travel Manitoba
For information,call 204.986.5537
Winnie the Pooh...
This delightful painting by E.H.Shepard
of “Winnie the Pooh”is the only known oil
painting of Winnipeg’s famous bear cub.
It was purchased at an auction in London
late in 2000.The painting is displayed in
the Pavilion Gallery in Assiniboine Park.
For information,call 204.888.5466
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English Garden – Marion Ridsdale
Assiniboine Park Pavilion – Juncatta International
Winnie the Bear Statue – Travel Manitoba
The Lyric Theatre
Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
Assiniboine Forest
Experience The Lyric,an outdoor theatre located
east of the Pavilion in Assiniboine Park.Showcasing
performances by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet,Winnie
the Pooh Friendship Festival,Jazz on Tuesday,cultural
performances on Thursday and Big Band on Sunday.
The Lyric is a place where families can enjoy wonderful
entertainment in the natural beauty of Winnipeg’s
premier park.Performances start at 7:30 p.m.
Free admission.
Discover one of Canada’s largest urban nature
parks.The looped 1.5 km paved Sagimay Trail takes
you through forest and meadow to the Eve Werier
Memorial Pond.An 8.5 km system of woodchip
trails radiate from the Sagimay Trail.Located at
the corner of Chalfont Street and Grant Avenue.
Season: June to September
Visit the first sculpture garden in North America
dedicated to the works of a single artist.The garden
and gallery feature bronze sculptures,ceramics,
paintings and sketches of celebrated Winnipeg artist
Leo Mol.The garden is also home to the Leo Mol
Schoolhouse Studio and gift shop.Audio tour tapes
are available upon request.Grounds open daily,
year-round,from 7:00 a.m.The gallery and Studio
are open Tuesday through Sunday,10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.,May 15 - September 1.Free admission.
For information,call 204.888.5466 ext.29
www.partnersinthepark.org
For information,call 204.986.6531
www.partnersinthepark.org
Winnie the Bear Statue
Did you know that the famous children’s character
Winnie the Pooh was named after Winnipeg? There’s a
statue commemorating Winnie the bear and her owner,
Captain Harry Colebourn,at the Assiniboine Park Zoo.
Each August Winnipeg hosts the “Winnie the Pooh
Friendship Festival”in Assiniboine Park.
Leo Mol Sculpture Garden – Marion Ridsdale
Assiniboine Park is located at 2355 Corydon Avenue.The park may also be accessed from Portage Avenue
via a footbridge over the Assiniboine River.All public areas are wheelchair accessible.
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Living Prairie Museum
*
St. James
Grant’s Old Mill
Located west along Portage Avenue, St.James boasts
The Historical Museum of St. James-Assiniboia
24-foot-high European-style galvanized steel trees along
Winnipeg Police Museum
the Avenue leading to antique shops, cafés and restaurants.
Western Canada Aviation Museum
Air Force Heritage Park & Museum
Living Prairie Museum
Winnipeg Police Museum
Wander through the wildflowers and grasses of the
endangered tall grass prairie.Visit Crocus Days (April),
Butterflies and Insects (July) and Spirit of the Prairie
Festival (September).Located at 2795 Ness Avenue.
Featuring displays and artifacts relating to the history
of the Winnipeg Police Force dating from its beginning
in 1874 to the present.Open Monday to Friday from
9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.Free admission.Located at
130 Allard Avenue.
For information,call 204.832.0167
www.city.winnipeg.mb.ca
The Avrocar Flying Saucer/Western Canada Aviation Museum
For information,call 204.986.3976
Grant’s Old Mill
Western Canada Aviation Museum
See a working replica of Cuthbert Grant’s original
1829 water-powered mill.During the summer
months,grist is ground and sold in souvenir
bags.“Pioneer Day”is held annually in August.
Wheelchair access main floor only.
Located at 2777 Portage Avenue.
See more than 24 historic aircraft,including the
Avrocar flying saucer,plus aviation artifacts and artwork.
The newest exhibit,“Travel Through Time,”illustrates
how Canada is connected by air,rail,road and marine
transportation.Children can learn through play in
SKYWAYS and take a simulated trip through the solar
system in SPACEWAYS.Open Monday - Saturday,
10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.;Sundays and holidays
1:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m.Located at 958 Ferry Road.
For information,call 204.986.5613 (summer)
or 204.837.1775 (winter)
The Historical Museum
of St. James-Assiniboia
For information,call 204.786.5503
www.wcam.mb.ca
Permanent exhibits relating to the settlement
and development of the St.James-Assiniboia area.
William Brown House,located on the museum
grounds,is a Red River frame structure built in
the late 1850’s.Located at 3180 Portage Avenue.
For information,call 204.888.8706
Grant’s Old Mill
Air Force Heritage Park & Museum
Enjoy the largest Air Park in Canada.Open all year long,
it boasts 15 military aircraft presented dramatically
in action mountings.The Museum is located on the
first floor of 1 Canadian Air Division HQ and contains
many outstanding exhibits of national significance.
Museum hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m.to
4:00 p.m.from May 1 to August 31.Free admission.
Located north of Sharp Boulevard (Air Force Way)
off Ness Avenue.Weekends by reservation only.
For information,call 204.833.2500 ext.5993
West End – Gord Peters
WestEnd
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Manitoba Chamber Orchestra
The West End and Wolseley area are home to unique shops, bakeries,
Royal Winnipeg Rifles Regimental Museum
restaurants, museums and, of course, the funky West End Cultural Centre
Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
of Canada Museum
and the internationally recognized Manitoba Chamber Orchestra.
Manitoba Moose
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
West End Cultural Centre
Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
of Canada Museum
View displays of uniforms,weapons,pictures
and artifacts from 1870 to the present,telling the
story of Western Canada’s oldest Highland unit.
Located at 230-969 St.Matthews Avenue.
West End Cultural Centre – Brock Hamilton
For information,call 204.786.4330
Manitoba Chamber Orchestra
Manitoba Moose
The Manitoba Chamber Orchestra presents
eight concerts annually in the acoustically
superb Westminster United Church,at the corner
of Westminster Avenue and Maryland Street.
MCO has earned an international reputation with
its innovative and imaginative programming,
on recordings,and through broadcasts
and touring.
Cheer the Manitoba Moose on as they take to the
ice and compete for the AHL Calder Cup.
For information,call 204.783.7377
www.manitobachamberorchestra.org
See page 20 for more details
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Game Day We All Play! It’s always great family fun at
Canad Inn Stadium when the Bombers take the field in
wide-open,three-down CFL football.
See page 20 for more details
Royal Winnipeg Rifles Regimental Museum
West End Cultural Centre
Stop in at this museum depicting Western Canada’s
oldest infantry militia unit dating back to1870.
It collects,displays and interprets articles and
artifacts pertaining to the history of the Regiment.
Open Tuesday,6:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m.Located at
the Minto Armoury,969 St.Matthews Avenue.
This funky West End concert venue plays host to local,
national and international concerts.Friendly and
eclectic,this licensed concert club is one of the city’s
most popular.Located at 586 Ellice Avenue.
For information,call 204.786.4300 ext.492
Manitoba Moose Hockey
For information,call 204.783.6918
www.wecc.ca
Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Dave Darichuk
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Red River Exhibition Park
*
Assiniboia Downs
WEST
Thunder Rapids Amusement Park
Red River Exhibition Park
Prairie Dog Central
Little Mountain Park
Red River Exhibition Park is the site for many events
throughout the summer.Located at 3977 Portage
Avenue,just west of the Perimeter.
The “Prairie Dog”is a fully restored 1900-era vintage
train with five wooden coaches powered by either
an 1882 steam locomotive No.3 or a vintage diesel.
The train departs from Inkster Junction which is
1 km north of Inkster on Prairie Dog Trail.
Prairie Dog Central
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
St. Andrew’s Rectory
*
Lower Fort Garry
Maple Grove at Kennedy House
Winnipeg Flying Club
St. Andrews Locks and Dam
*
JustOutof Town
Red River Valley Swap Meet & Old Car Festival:
May 22 - 23,2004
Red River Exhibition: June 24 - July 3,2004
Canad Inns Winter Wonderland:
November 26,2004 - January 7,2005
Skinner’s Wet ‘N Wild Waterslide Park
For information,call 204.888.6990
or the RREX Event Hotline 204.989.3456
Kenosewun Visitor Centre and Museum
www.redriverex.com
Grand Beach
*
Pineridge Hollow
Harbour View Recreation Complex
The Costume Museum of Canada
Assiniboia Downs
Live thoroughbred racing.Sundays and holidays
are Family Fun Days with a petting zoo,pony rides,
and giant inflatable games.Licensed terrace dining
room overlooks the race track.Year-round simulcast
wagering on races from tracks around the globe.
Located at 3975 Portage Avenue.
Season: May to October
For tickets,call 204.832.5259
www.vintagelocomotivesociety.mb.ca
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
Awarded “World’s Best Environmental Experience”
by British Airways,this birders’paradise is set in a
reclaimed 36 sq.km marsh and tall-grass setting.
Enjoy exhibits,theatre shows,observation deck,
canoe excursions,songbird banding,hiking trails,
gift shop and café.Open year-round.Located 20 minutes
north of Winnipeg on Highway 6 or 7 and 220.
For information,call 204.885.3330
www.assiniboiadowns.com
For information,call 204.467.3300
or 1.888.50.MARSH
www.ducks.ca/ohmic
Thunder Rapids Amusement Park
NORTH
There is something fun for every age! Thunder Rapids
Amusement Park is a great place for the whole family
or grab a group of friends and come play.
St. Andrew’s Rectory National
Historic Site of Canada
See page 34 for more details
NORTHWEST
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site of Canada/Travel Manitoba
Season: public excursions and private charters from
May to September.Public excursions operate on Sundays
during May,June and September;Saturdays and
Sundays during July and August,and holiday Mondays.
Little Mountain Park
Enjoy hiking trails,a limestone quarry and numerous
picnic sites.Naturalist-guided tours by reservation.
Off-leash dog park area.Located on Klimpke Road,
northwest of Route 90 and Inkster Blvd.
For information,call 204.832.0167
View exhibits depicting the history of the rectory
and its founders.Enjoy the beauty of the restored
rectory (built in 1850-55) and period landscaping.
Special events are held throughout the season.
Located on the River Road Heritage Parkway
and St.Andrews Road.
Season: mid-May to Labour Day
For information,call 204.334.6405
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/standrewsrectory
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Grand Beach/Travel Manitoba
Lower Fort Garry
National Historic Site of Canada
Costumed staff recreate the 1850’s fur trade era at
this authentic and intact stone fort.Enjoy plays,music,
or special events such as Children’s Days.View an audiovisual presentation and visit the refurbished historic
buildings and gift shop.Open daily 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.
Located on Highway 9,32 km north of Winnipeg.
Season: mid-May to Labour Day
For information,call 1.877.534.3678
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/garry
Prairie Dog Central
EAST
St. Andrews Locks and Dam
Harbour View Recreation Complex
Use the locks,read the interpretive plaques,or stroll
through the park on the west bank of the Red River.
Located on Highway 44 in Lockport.
Enjoy a day of play with a nine-hole par 27 golf course,
miniature golf,driving range,lawn bowling,tennis,
horseshoes,shuffleboard,sand volleyball and paddleboats.During the winter,enjoy ice skating on the lake,
tobogganing,cross-country skiing and broomball.
Professional golf and cross-country ski instruction
and rental equipment is available.Located 2.5 km
east of Highway 59 at 1867 Springfield Road,
within Kilcona Park.Open year-round.
Skinner’s Wet ’N Wild Waterslide Park
Slip-slide the day away on the six featured
waterslides or enjoy a game of mini golf
and more.Open daily.
See page 34 for more details
For information,call 204.222.2751
Kenosewun Visitor Centre and Museum
Assiniboia Downs/Travel Manitoba
Maple Grove at Kennedy House
A glassed-in veranda overlooks the historic Red River
and one of the most beautiful heritage floral gardens
in Manitoba.The Tea Room offers homemade soups,
sandwiches,salads and home baking daily.Captain
Kennedy,fur trader and Arctic Explorer,once lived
in this home,which is now a museum.Located in
St.Andrews on River Road.
Named Kenosewun,from the Cree word meaning
“There are many fishes”. Visit the centre and
explore a park that holds 3,000 years of history,
Free interpretive programs available from
May to September.Located on Highway 44
on the Red River’s east bank.
For information,call 204.757.2902
or 204.785.5080
Grand Beach
For information,call 204.334.2498
Known to be one of the finest beaches in the world!
Less than one hour outside the city,on the shore of
Lake Winnipeg,is this 3 km beach with its fine white
sand.Featuring a campground,beach volleyball courts,
play structures,boardwalk,food and clothing vendors,
it’s no wonder that it attracts over 20,000 visitors
each summer weekend.
Winnipeg Flying Club
Pineridge Hollow
Take a scenic tour over Winnipeg or the Red River
and Lake Winnipeg areas.When you decide to take
to the skies,choose the very best way to get there...
the sky is the limit! Charters also available.Located
just north of Highways 9 and 27 in St.Andrews.
Just outside Birds Hill Park off Garven Road is a
wonderful escape to a simpler time of tea,gourmet food,
treasure shopping and splendid gardens.Join in one
of the many craft or gardening workshops or simply
enjoy the landscaped beauty of this quaint oasis.
For information,call 204.338.7927
www.wfc.mb.ca
For information,call 204.777.3880
www.pineridgehollow.com
Season: May to October,closed Mondays
The Costume Museum of Canada
Try on the Costume Museum of Canada for size!
The museum is home to a 35,000 piece collection
of clothing,accessories and textile artifacts that span
400 years.For 2004,the museum will highlight the
many costumes that have made Winnipeg’s Rainbow
Stage productions such a success.Located 25 minutes
from Winnipeg at the northwest junction of
Highway 15 and PR 206 in Dugald.
For information,call 204.853.2166
www.costumemuseum.com
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre/Travel Manitoba
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Fun Mountain Waterslide Park
Grand Prix Amusements
EAST
Fun Mountain Waterslide Park
Victory Lane Speedway
Émue Ville
Open daily from June through Labour Day,
this “tropical prairie oasis”offers everything
from waterslides to mini golf and more!
Victory Lane Speedway
See page 35 for more details
The checkered flag drops for another exciting year
of stock car racing at Victory Lane Speedway.Revving
up for the 10th season starting April 26,Victory Lane
features five classes including Modifieds,Super Stocks,
Super Trucks,Streets and 4 cyl Stocks.Kids 12 and
under free.Racing every Thursday night at 7:30 p.m.
Located on Highway 75,5 km south of St.Norbert.
Tinkertown Amusements
Mennonite Heritage Village
*
JustOutof Town
St. Norbert Arts Centre
La Barrière Park
Grand Prix Amusements
For the kid in all of us,Grand Prix Amusements offers
go-cart racing,bumper cars,a batting cage and more!
See page 35 for more details
Season: May to September
For information,call 204.582.0527
www.victorylane.mb.ca
Tinkertown Amusements
A great location for a day of fun with more
than 20 rides and attractions at this family
friendly amusement park.
See page 35 for more details
Mennonite Heritage Village
With 37 buildings that tell a distinct story,the working
historic village also houses a large modern exhibition
and archival area,features an artist of the month,
the Library Café,Livery Barn Restaurant,General
Store,oxen rides,farm animals and Canada's only
working windmill that grinds organic flour for sale.
Open year-round with reduced access and hours
during the winter months.Just 45 minutes from
downtown Winnipeg in Steinbach.Take the Trans
Canada (#1) Highway East and 15 km south
on Highway 12.
For information,call 204.326.9661
www.mennoniteheritagevillage.mb.ca
St. Norbert Arts Centre
St.Norbert Arts Centre is a remarkable and vibrant
place for ideas and art.The Centre is located on the
historical site of the former Trappist Monastery in
St.Norbert,birthplace of the Red River Métis Nation.
Just 20 minutes from downtown Winnipeg,the Centre
is surrounded by fields,forest,gardens and river –
a lovely setting to excite the imaginations of all who
come to visit.The St.Norbert Arts Centre champions
the creative spirit of the Arts.Located at 100 rue des
Ruines du Monastère.
For information,call 204.269.0564
www.snac.mb.ca
La Barrière Park
Canoe,fish,hike and bike in the summer or enjoy
cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
Nature tours available by reservation.Located on
Waverley Street,south of the Perimeter Highway.
For information,call 204.832.0167
SOUTH
Mennonite Heritage Village/Travel Manitoba,Sprint Car/Victory Lane Speedway
Émeu Ville
Find out all about the emeu,considered to be one
of the closest living relatives of the dinosaur during
your tour at this unique attraction.
See page 34 for more details
St.Norbert Arts Centre
Shopping
St. Vital Centre
Corydon Avenue
With 160 stores,The Bay,Wal-Mart,Sears,Chapters
and Famous Players Silver City movie theatre,
the newly renovated St.Vital Centre also features
a 550-seat food hall with two magnificent
50-foot-high fireplaces.Located at Bishop Grandin
Boulevard and St.Mary’s Road.
Corydon is a magical street that transforms itself to
suit your mood and your lifestyle.You’ll find a dazzling
mix of fashion boutiques,restaurants,curio and antique
shops,jewellery,furniture,gift stores, a book and plant
store,upscale second-hand boutiques and anything
else you can imagine.
For information,call 204.257.5646
www.stvitalcentre.com
Winnipeg Square
Polo Park Shopping Centre
With over 200 stores on two spacious levels,from
one-of-a-kind specialty boutiques to national chains
and department stores,it doesn’t matter where
you start – one great store leads to another.
Located west of downtown on Portage Avenue.
www.polopark.ca
Academy Road
Academy Road offers the finest shops and services,
catering to the discriminating shopper,with designeroriginal fashions,toy and gift shops,bakeries,
a specialty grocery store,coffee houses and
restaurants,gourmet catered fare,a chocolatier
and a gourmet food and wine store.
Find it here first! Winnipeg’s largest underground mall,
offering over 45 shops,services and restaurants catering
to the needs of downtown workers,business travellers
and tourists.Shop the Square,downstairs at Portage
and Main.
For information and mall hours,call 204.949.7140
Feel the Vibe at Portage Place! Winnipeg’s premier
urban shopping centre is charged with over 125
exciting shops,services and restaurants,Winnipeg’s
only Holt Renfrew Last Call and the spectacular
Entertainment Level,featuring Globe Cinema,
IMAX Theatre and Prairie Theatre Exchange.
Convenient underground parking.Located in
the heart of downtown on Portage Avenue
between Carlton and Vaughan.
For information,call 204.925.4636
www.portageplace.mb.ca
For information,call 204.989.1817
www.cityplacewinnipeg.com
Osborne Village
Merchants offer a variety of goods from coffee to
cookware,books to home furnishings,giftware to
gold,music to pottery.Contemporary fashions suited
to every style are offered in many fine stores.
For information,call 204.474.1008
www.escape.ca/~ovbiz
Grant Park Shopping Centre
Find over 80 shops and services just minutes
west of Pembina Highway on Grant Avenue.
For information,call 204.453.7186
www.escape.ca/~grantprk
Garden City Shopping Centre
Regional shopping centre located at
McPhillips Street and Leila Avenue.
For information,call 204.339.0956
Exchange District
Essential Downtown Shopping! cityplace is in the
heart of the city and features shops,restaurants,
a liquor mart and a pharmacy.Located on St.Mary
Avenue,between Donald and Hargrave.
For information,call 204.284.3700
www.corydonbiz.com
Portage Place Shopping Centre
For information,call 204.487.7300
cityplace
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Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District is a wonderful
shopping discovery.From antique stores,bookstores
and galleries to gift shops,clothing and furniture
stores,the Exchange area is eclectic and fun.
For information,call 204.942.6716
www.exchangedistrict.org
Kildonan Place
A regional shopping centre with 100 stores
and services,including department stores Sears
and Zellers,as well as Famous Players Cinemas.
Located at 1555 Regent Avenue West.
For information,call 204.661.6116
www.kildonanplace.com
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Festivals&Events
Centara Corporation New Music Festival
Red River Valley Swap Meet & Old Car Festival
January 29 – February 4,2005
May 22 – 23,2004
The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra presents the best
in cutting-edge music at the 13th annual New Music
Festival.Music by living composers from Canada and
around the world is performed by the WSO and
guest soloists.
This event features vintage automobiles and classics
from before 1975.Also featured at this event is
Manitoba’s largest Swap Meet showcasing long
lost treasures and missing pieces that all car buffs
long to find.Located at Red River Exhibition Park,
3977 Portage Avenue,just west of the Perimeter.
For information,call 204.949.3999
February 13 – 22,2004
For information,call 204.222.2298
or the RREX Event Hotline 204.989.3456
www.redriverex.com
Western Canada’s largest winter festival celebrates
35 years in 2004!
Shakespeare in the Ruins
See page 32 for more details
May 28 – June 26,2004
Le Festival du Voyageur
Folklorama
NSI Film Exchange Canadian Film Festival
March 2 – 6,2004
Delegates from across Canada and the world gather
with local audiences to experience an international
calibre film festival that features an exciting collection
of short and feature-length films,professional training
opportunities,informative industry sessions,great
parties,and free screenings on SnowScreen –
an outdoor movie screen carved out of snow!
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
May 30,2004
Winnipeg Comedy Festival
March 24 – March 28,2004
For information,call 204.787.4000
Canada's funniest comics converge in Winnipeg for
five fun nights of stand-up,sketch,and improvisational
comedy.Venues throughout downtown host the best
and funniest performers in comedy today.
For information and tickets,call 204.284.9477
The Winnipeg Wine Festival
May 6 – 8,2004
The Festival begins with a Gala Dinner on Thursday,
May 6,2004 featuring a five-course meal with some
of the world’s finest wines complementing each
course.The public tastings,featuring over 370 wines
from around the world,will be on Friday,May 7
and Saturday,May 8 from 7:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m.
Proceeds to Manitoba Special Olympics.
For information,call 204.780.3333
Winnipeg Jazz Festival –
siamandas.com
For tickets,call 204.942.5483 after May 1st 2004
www.shakespeareintheruins.com
Join Dr.Goodbear and friends in Assiniboine Park for a
fun-filled day of music,activities,and health education
at one of Manitoba’s largest outdoor events.Brought
to you by the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
www.nsi-canada.ca
The Winnipeg
Folk Festival
This year,“As You Like It”by William Shakespeare.
Explore the untouched beauty of the Lagimodiére –
Gaboury Historic park in St.Boniface in SIR’s
promenading company.
Winnipeg International Airshow
June 5 – 6,2004
Skies come alive with Canadian and American military
aircraft,civilian aerobatic performers and incredible pyro
simulations.An outstanding ground display with pilots
and ground crews on hand to explain the intricacies of
their flying machines.The Airshow also features a trade
show,musical presentations and children’s activities.
For information,call 204.257.8400
www.winnipegairshow.mb.ca
Winnipeg International Children’s Festival
June 10 – 13,2004
A weekend of fun for the kids! Singers,dancers,
storytellers and clowns from around the world bring
colour,laughter and song to The Forks each June.
Painted faces,yummy treats,wildly original
artwork and tons of fun will delight your child.
For information,call 204.958.4730
www.kidsfest.ca
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Red River Exhibition
Jazz Winnipeg Festival
Canada Day Celebrations
Folklorama
June 17 – 26,2004
July 1,2004
August 1 – 14,2004
Winnipeg becomes a hot bed for jazz with this
week-long event.Join the world’s finest jazz and
new groove artists at this downtown festival.Tons of
free shows,unbeatable ticket prices and fabulous
performances make this year’s festival a must-see.
On Canada’s birthday the party is always happening
at The Forks and on Osborne in the Village.Great music,
food,shopping and fun make these parties the place
to be seen.Come sing “O Canada”and mingle with
your new best friends.
For information,call 204.989.4656
www.jazzwinnipeg.com
A Taste of Manitoba
Experience the energy of the largest and
longest running multicultural event of its kind
in the world! From traditional home-cooked
meals to electrifying nightly performances by
local,national and international entertainers,
Folklorama will create a feast for the senses
as you experience 40-plus cultural pavilions.
Delight in 14 summer nights in one extremely
diverse and impressive city.
Red River Exhibition
June 24 – July 3,2004
Featuring North America's #1 midway,with rides,
games and mouth watering food.Plus stage acts,
children's entertainers,commercial and creative
exhibits,agricultural exhibits,youth talent shows
and Canada Day celebrations! Located at Red River
Exhibition Park,3977 Portage Avenue,just west
of the Perimeter.
For information,call 204.888.6990 or
the RREX Event Hotline 204.989.3456
www.redriverex.com
July 7 – 11,2004
This five-day festival offers guests the opportunity
to taste the fare at up to 28 fabulous provincial
restaurants and over 80 different menu items.
Live entertainment,interactive children’s area,
belt sander racing,bartending competition,
demonstrations and much more! Open 11:00 a.m.
to 10:00 p.m.Located in Memorial Park.
For information,call 204.783.9955
www.dinemanitoba.com
Winnipeg Folk Festival
July 8 – 11,2004
Musical discoveries abound at Winnipeg’s internationally
acclaimed Folk Festival,featuring seven daytime stages,
evening Main Stage,over 60 acts,hand made crafts,
a Family Area,and food from around the globe.Located
at Birds Hill Provincial Park,north on Highway 59.
For information,call 204.231.0096
www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca
Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival
July 14 – 25,2004
North America’s second largest Fringe Festival
features over 120 theatre companies from near
and far presenting exciting and innovative theatre
over 12 jam-packed days.Enjoy great family
entertainment at Old Market Square in Winnipeg’s
Exchange District,where the Outdoor Stage and
Kids Fringe feature buskers,street performers
and bands from noon to midnight daily.
For information,call 204.943.7464
www.winnipegfringe.com
Winnipeg Fringe
Theatre Festival –
siamandas.com
For information,call 204.982.6230
or 1.800.665.0234
www.folklorama.ca
Pooh Friendship Day
August 15,2004
Celebrate the “Pooh meaning of friendship”at
Assiniboine Park.Meet Winnie the Pooh,Tigger,
Eeyore and friends from the 100-Acre Woods.
Experience Disney magic with interactive activities,
face-painting,arts and crafts and continuous
performances at the Lyric Theatre.Admission
to the festival is FREE.
TM
For information,call 204.888.5466 ext.24
www.partnersinthepark.org
Power Smart Festival of Lights Parade
November 20,2004
Come and take part in the largest lit parade
in Canada! The Night of Lights kicks off the
holiday season at Portage and Main in
downtown Winnipeg.
See page 32 for more details
Canad Inns Winter Wonderland
November 26,2004 – January 7,2005
Enjoy in the warmth and comfort of your vehicle
the newest and largest winter drive-through
light show at Red River Exhibition Park.
See page 33 for more details
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WinterFun
Festival of Lights Parade
*
Le Festival du Voyageur
Winnipeg in the winter is cool! Festivals, arts and culture abound in a city
Canad Inns Winter Wonderland
blanketed in white and celebrated in lights.Whether you're a culture vulture
NSI Film Exchange Canadian Film Festival
or a winter sports enthusiast, there's always a good time when the mercury
drops.Take part in one of our winter celebrations, go for a skate or snuggle
by the fire with a warm cocoa...but most of all...stay cool!
Power Smart Festival of Lights Parade
November 22,2004
Come and take part in the largest lit parade in Canada!
The Night of Lights kicks off the holiday season at
Portage and Main in downtown Winnipeg and is
followed by the very illuminating parade.For the
grand finale,watch the spectacular fireworks at
Memorial Park.Bring family and friends to celebrate
the start of the festive season!
For information,call 204.831.5586
www.festivaloflightsparade.com
Le Festival du Voyageur
Le Festival du Voyageur
February 13 – 22,2004
Western Canada’s largest winter festival celebrates 35
years in 2004! The Festival du Voyageur is a celebration
of the heritage and the “joie de vivre”of the fur traders
and pioneers.This 10-day festival features fun events
for the whole family:choose from over 300 contemporary and traditional music shows,meet fascinating
personalities at historic Fort Gibraltar,cheer on
international dog-sled races,admire world-class
snow sculptures and much more! Watch for early
bird special admission prices,including the new
family 10-day pass!
New Year’s Eve at The Forks
For information,call 204.237.7692
www.festivalvoyageur.mb.ca
Thunder Rapids Amusement Park
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Did you know?
That in the winter the River Trail becomes a 3 km skating
rink,winding its way from Hugo Street to St.Boniface.
If you add the 1.2 km above ground trail that winds
through The Forks and down to the river,you have
the longest outdoor skating rink in Canada!
Outdoor SnowScreen/NSI Film Exchange Canadian Film Festival
Ice Skating at The Forks/The Forks,Downtown lights – siamandas.com
Canad Inns Winter Wonderland
NSI Film Exchange Canadian Film Festival
November 26,2004 – January 7,2005
March 2 – 6,2004
Enjoy in the warmth and comfort of your vehicle,
the newest and largest winter drive-through light
show at Red River Exhibition Park.The massive
Winter Wonderland Light Show features 18 animated
theme areas with over 100,000 lights and displays
as large as 125' wide and 40' high.Open daily
6:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m.except Christmas Day.
Located at Red River Exhibition Park,
3977 Portage Avenue,just west of the Perimeter.
Where else but Winnipeg could you celebrate
great film on an outdoor screen carved from snow?
Join the world at Winnipeg's annual NSI Film
Exchange Canadian Film Festival and enjoy
Canada's coolest film festival.
www.nsi-canada.ca
For information,call 204.888.6990 or
the RREX Event Hotline 204.989.3456
www.redriverex.com
Night of Lights – B & C Alexander,
Sleigh Ride on the River/Festival du Voyageur
Santa and Reindeer at Assiniboine Zoo – B & C Alexander
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KidsPlay
Manitoba Children’s Museum
Manitoba Theatre for Young People
You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy yourself at these attractions,
Science Gallery
but being a kid at heart certainly helps! These family friendly
Skinner’s Wet ‘N Wild Waterslide Park
*
*
Thunder Rapids Amusement Park
attractions will not only keep your imagination going,
but your children going as well.
Émeu Ville
Fun Mountain Waterslide Park
Grand Prix Amusements
Did you know... that during the spring mating
Fort Whyte Centre
and the fall pre-denning periods,in excess of 65,000 Garter Snakes
congregate at the dens in the snake pits in Narcisse, Manitoba.
The dens are a network of crevasses and caverns extending to
the earth’s surface, which were formed by underground
water that eroded and collapsed the limestone.
Tinkertown Amusements
Manitoba Children’s Museum
Thunder Rapids Amusement Park
Open daily at The Forks,the Manitoba Children’s
Museum offers hands-on fun for the whole family.
Enjoy the gorgeous 18-hole miniature golf course,
go-carts,water gun bumper boats,batting cages,
video games,concession stand,a huge free jungle
gym and picnic areas.Hours of operation are spring
to fall,noon till dusk.Summer,10:00 a.m.to 10:00 p.m.,
except Sundays from noon till 10:00 p.m.
Located at 5058 Portage Avenue (2-1/2 miles
west of Assiniboia Downs).
See page 4 for more details
Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Come to the beautiful CanWest Global Performing
Arts Centre at The Forks for the very best in theatre
for young audiences that parents will enjoy too!
See page 4 for more details
Science Gallery
For information,call 204.885.7223
www.thunderrapids.ca
Don’t miss the fun at The Manitoba Museum Science
Gallery where hands-on interactive exhibits will
challenge and delight both you and the kids.
Émeu Ville
See page 10 for more details
Skinner’s Wet ’N Wild Waterslide Park
Thunder Rapids Amusement Park
Slip-slide away on four giant slides and two
(one large) children’s slides.You may also enjoy
mini golf,bumper boats,play area,lots of picnic
facilities,restaurant,gift shop and video den.
Open daily.Located 20 minutes north of
Winnipeg on Highway 44.
Season: mid-May to end of August
For information,call 204.757.2623
or 204.757.4627
An emeuzing experience.Educational tour about
emeus.Gorgeous flower beds,picnic area,canteen,
train ride and specialty gift shop.Located 10 minutes
south of Winnipeg down Highway 59,1 km west
of Ile des Chênes on Leclaire Road.
For information and reservations,
call 204.878.2583
www.emeuville.com
Grand Prix Amusements
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Émeu Ville,Tinkertown Amusements
Skinner’s Wet ‘N Wild Waterslide Park,Red River Exhibition
Bison/Fort Whyte Centre
Fun Mountain Waterslide Park
Fort Whyte Centre
Tinkertown Amusements
A “tropical prairie oasis”with 10 exciting waterslides,
certified lifeguards,brand new Tropical Falls 18-hole
mini golf,bumper boat and pedal boat rentals,
concessions,gift shop and arcade.Group and
birthday rates available.Open daily 10:00 a.m.
(weather permitting) early June thru Labour Day
weekend.Located on Murdock Road (south)
off Highway 1 East.
Winnipeg’s award-winning nature centre showcasing
the 70-acre,40-head Bison Prairie exhibit,hiking
trails with a new prairie dog exhibit,family treehouse,
bird feeding stations,floating boardwalks,sod house,
tipi encampment and waterfowl in their native
pond habitats.Year-round outdoor activities
include fishing and hiking.Winter activities include
snowshoeing,skating and a super toboggan slide.
Open all year! Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m.to
5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m.to
5:00 p.m; plus extended summer and fall hours.
“Come to the town where the train goes around.”
This family amusement park has 20 rides and
attractions including mini golf,arcade,food
concessions,gift shop and Western Canada’s
only antique “Tin Lizzie”car ride.Located on
Highway 1 East at Murdock Road.
For information,call 204.255.3910
Grand Prix Amusements
Rev up the excitement with go-cart racing on
three challenging courses for ages 4 to adult.
Enjoy 18-hole pirate theme mini golf,batting
cages,bumper cars and boats,trampolines,
nerf cannons,a concession stand and an arcade.
Open May thru September.Located on Highway 1
East,just 4 km from the Royal Canadian Mint.
For information,call 204.254.3644
www.grandprixamusements.com
For information,call 204.989.8355
www.fortwhyte.org
Season: May to September
For information and hours of operation,
call 204.257.8095
www.tinkertown.mb.ca
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Golf
Golf Club
Address
Phone
Private
Public
Holes
Driving Range
Reservation Time
Assiniboine Golf Club
2045 Ness Avenue
204.988.9313
Y
Y
9 (12 greens)
Members only
1 day
Bel Acres Golf & C.C.
North on Sturgeon Road
204.632.8341
Semi private
Y
18
Y
5 days
Breezy Bend C.C.
7620 Roblin Boulevard
204.895.7205
Y
N
18
Y
2 days
Crescent Drive Golf Course
781 Crescent Drive
204.986.5911
N
Y
9
N
3 days
Elmhurst Golf & C.C
Garven Road
204.224.2244
Y
N
18
Y
2 days
Glendale Golf & C.C.
400 Augier Avenue
204.832.1306
Y
N
18
Y
7 days
Harbour View Golf Course
1867 Springfield Road
204.222.2751
N
Y
9
Y
3 days
John Blumberg Golf Course & C.C.
4540 Portage Avenue
204.986.3490
N
Y
18/9
Y
3 days
Kildonan Park Golf Course
2021 Main Street
204.986.5679
N
Y
18
N
3 days
Larters at St.Andrews Golf & C.C.
30 River Road
204.334.2107
Y
Y
18
Y
7 days
Niakwa Country Club
620 Niakwa Road
204.256.7326
Y
N
18
Y
7 days
Pine Ridge Golf Club
Garven Road & Pine Ridge Road
204.222.6477
Y
N
18
Y
3 days
River Oaks Golf Course
South on Waverley Street
204.261.4653
N
Y
18
N
2 days
Rossmere Country Club
925 Watt Street
204.988.1540
Y
Y
18
Y
3 days
Shooters Golf Club
2731 Main Street
204.339.2326
N
Y
18
Y
7 days
St.Boniface Golf Club
100 Youville Street
204.233.9276
Semi private
Y
18
N
1 day
St.Charles Country Club
100 Country Club Boulevard
204.888.8229
Y
N
27
Y
7 days
Southwood Golf & C.C.
101 Markham Road
204.269.7867
Y
N
18
Y
2 days
The Players Golf Course
2695 Inkster Boulevard
204.697.4976
N
Y
9
Y
3 days
Transcona Golf Club
2120 Dugald Road
204.222.6171
Semi private
Y
18
Members only
3 days
Tuxedo Golf Course
400 Shaftesbury Boulevard
204.888.2867
N
Y
18
Y
3 days
Wildewood Golf Club
761 North Drive
204.474.1389
Semi private
Y
9 (x2)
N
1 day
Windsor Park Golf Course
10 Rue des Meurons
204.986.3006
N
Y
18
N
3 days
Winnipeg Canoe Club
56 Dunkirk Drive
204.233.1105
N
Y
9
N
7 days
Out of Town Courses
Beausejour Golf Course
Girouxsalem Golf & C.C.
Ridgewood South Golf & C.C.
Netley Creek Golf Course
Selkirk Golf & C.C.
Hecla Golf Club
Pelican Beach Golf & C.C
Mars Sandhills Resort & Golf Club
MacGregor Town & Country
Rat River Golf Course
The Links @ Quarry Oaks
Kingswood Golf & C.C.
Grand Pines Golf Course
Gimli Golf Club
Falcon Lake Golf Course
Carman Golf Club
Golfing – Juncatta International
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204.265.6444
204.685.2585
204.433.7177
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204.736.4079
204.756.2345
204.642.8310
204.349.2554
204.745.2366