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Messages.....................................................................2-5 10 Winnipeg Must Sees..............................................6-7 Winnipeg Information............................................... 8-12 Things To Do............................................................. 13-71 2011 Winnipeg Festivals & Events.............................................14-21 Entertainment Venues.......................................................... 22-24 Family Fun............................................................................. 25-27 Galleries............................................................................... 28-30 Gaming.................................................................................. 31-32 Museums / Historical............................................................33-40 Nightlife.................................................................................41-44 Of Interest............................................................................45-50 Outdoors / Parks....................................................................51-55 Performing Arts....................................................................56-59 Shopping...............................................................................60-62 Sports................................................................................... 63-67 Tours...................................................................................... 68-71 Photo credits...................................................................................72 Where to Eat...........................................................73-82 Where to Stay........................................................83-94 Neighbourhoods & Maps..................................... 95-103 Sample Itineraries..............................................104-106 Index..................................................................... 107-108

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Tourism Winnipeg is the city’s destination marketing organization, responsible for attracting new tourism business to Winnipeg and increasing overnight visitations to the city through a wide array of collaborative initiatives with industry and partners. Tourism Winnipeg is a key division within Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. - an arm’s length organization strategically focused on being a leader in stimulating economic growth and elevating Winnipeg as an ideal place to live, work, invest and visit. Contact us at: 300-259 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3B 2A9 Phone: 204.943.1970 | Toll Free: 1.800.665.0204 | Fax: 204.942.4043

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A Message from Marina R. James On behalf of Tourism Winnipeg, thank you for choosing to visit our great city! Whether you are here for business or for leisure, for a day or for a week, we invite you to experience Winnipeg’s diverse character, including our flourishing arts scene, tantalizing regionally inspired cuisine, world-class festivals and events, and rich history dating back to the fur trade. Your senses will be engaged as you groove to the sounds of our live indie music scene, take a sight-seeing tour through the historic Exchange District complete with its turn-of-the-lastcentury architecture, and feel the cold crisp air on your nose and cheeks as you sip Caribou, a beverage of choice at Festival du Voyageur’s hip ice bar. As you soak it all in, you will soon discover that the heart of our city is our warm hospitality imparted by the creative and innovative people who have chosen to call Winnipeg home. As a proud ‘pegger, let me share a taste of the Winnipeg I know and love… Who I’m currently following in the local music scene: Vocal quintet Chic Gamine is innovative and enjoyable. Très bien! What I consider to be a Winnipeg “must-see”: The Hermetic Code Tour at the Legislative Building. Thanks to Frank Albo for the extensive research he did in uncovering this city treasure. Where I go for a great meal: Wasabi on Broadway for their Wil San roll, The Current at Inn at the Forks for the bricken chicken and Paradise Restaurant for their homemade ravioli. When I’m most aware of Winnipeg’s culturally diverse community: When riding the elevator at the Richardson Building, walking downtown on Portage Avenue, shopping for groceries at Sun Wah Supermarket or ordering dim sum at Kum Koon Garden. Why I love weekends in the city: I go mansion gazing through Armstrong’s Point (also known as “the gates”) and then pop-in at The Nook for sausage and eggs. Try it smothered in Frank’s hot sauce with a dash of ketchup on the side and wash it down with a cup of coffee. It doesn’t get any better than this! Winnipeg offers you a vibrant landscape of theatrical and visual arts expression, an eclectic music and dining scene, and a vast array of hip and trendy shops tucked away in cool, pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods. We trust that the information you glean from our Visitor’s Guide will whet your appetite and appeal to your inner modern-day explorer, translating into a truly unique and memorable visit. Our website, visitwinnipegnow.com, will also assist you in making the most of your vacation, with many a la carte and itinerary options to choose from. Enjoy your time here and come back and visit us again soon! Marina R. James, President & CEO, Economic Development Winnipeg Inc.

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A Message from Minister Rob Moore On behalf of the Harper Government, I encourage you to explore the wonderfully diverse city of Winnipeg. Full of excitement and charm, Winnipeg has an eclectic mix of arts and culture that is sure to appeal to all travellers. From world-renowned festivals and museums, to historic sites parks and to shopping and spas, Winnipeg has something for everyone. This urban ambience is coupled with the warmth and friendliness of the city’s small-town roots, making Winnipeg a truly unforgettable destination. Whether you are already here or are considering a visit, the city, the province and the rest of the country welcome you with open arms. We are always happy to see you. The Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism

A Message from Minister Lynne Yelich Welcome to Manitoba where small-town hospitality and big city adventures heighten your senses. The friendly spirit of the people ignite this province with vibrant energy. Be captivated by the splendour of the lakes and forests, the untamed beauty of the tundra, and the freedom of the prairie skies. I love to visit Manitoba. When in Winnipeg, I enjoy the historic and contemporary architecture, the skyline and, of course, the shopping! Be part of the spirit of Manitoba, at the heart of this amazing country of Canada - our place and yours. The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification

A Message from Premier Greg Selinger Welcome to Manitoba’s capital city! I am pleased to invite you to discover Winnipeg with the essential 2011 Winnipeg Visitor’s Guide as a map. Our communities are vibrant and diverse, making for an extraordinary assortment of music, international cuisine, cultural events and visual arts. Every season is unique in its offerings, from the Winnipeg Folk Festival to kick off the summer or the Festival de Voyageur to celebrate our French heritage in winter, come and learn more about the heart of the continent and the spirit of Manitobans. We are proud of our history and heritage, the strength of our neighbourhoods, and the great fun to be had here all year long. I invite you to come and explore one great city. Greg Selinger, Premier of Manitoba

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A Message from minister Flor Marcelino Thank you for choosing to visit Winnipeg, the vibrant capital city of Manitoba. You have just taken the first step toward a very memorable holiday experience! Renowned for its outstanding quality of life, diversity and community spirit, Winnipeg continues to welcome visitors from around the world. Friendly people, world-class accommodations and entertainment make Winnipeg a very desirable locale for those planning leisurely vacations or full-scale conventions. As you explore the many wonders of the city, you will find that outstanding service and genuine hospitality are as bountiful and free as our blue skies and fresh air, all year-round. I am often asked to recommend specific restaurants, hotels, festivals and any of the other features that add to Winnipeg’s popularity and personality. The city’s amazing diversity and depth of creative and culinary talent, combined with our unparalleled Manitoba hospitality, make it impossible to single out any one experience as the very best! I invite you to discover, for yourself, why visitors continue to return to Winnipeg and recommend this very special city to others. Flor Marcelino, Minister of Culture, Heritage and Tourism

A Message from Mayor SAm Katz On behalf of the City of Winnipeg, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Heart of the Continent. I encourage you to take advantage of all that Winnipeg has to offer. I have always said that what makes Winnipeg truly great is the people and they are why I am proud to be Mayor of our City. When it comes to community spirit our citizens are committed to excellence and demonstrate pride, class and passion. Winnipeg is a vibrant city, rich in culture and taste, offering a variety of restaurants, shopping, sporting events, and cultural activities and entertainment that I am sure you will enjoy. We truly have something for everyone. On behalf of the Citizens of Winnipeg, and my City Council Colleagues, welcome to Winnipeg. Enjoy the experience and take in all our great city has to offer. Yours sincerely, Sam Katz, Mayor of Winnipeg

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Discover an urban oasis in the heart of Winnipeg. As a historic meeting place, located at the junction of the Assiniboine and Red Rivers, The Forks is complete with skateboarding park, river walk, shops and green space. Winter, spring, summer or fall, The Forks is a must for a stunning array of dining experiences, incomparable shopping, a constantly changing slate of entertainment and events, and many unique attractions that encompass the site’s natural, historic and man-made features.

As Canada’s oldest ballet company, the RWB is known worldwide for its technical excellence and eclectic repertoire. Strongly rooted in classical ballet, the RWB’s performances range from the classics to innovative contemporary ballet. Having performed in more than 570 cities worldwide, and with more than 100 performances every season, Winnipeg is proud to call the RWB their own.

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www.wag.ca With an exterior of Manitoba Tyndall stone, 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 Winnipeg Art Gallery boasts a constantly changing exhibition schedule of national and international art, as well as emphasizing the work of Manitoba artists. The gift shop carries unique jewellery, ceramics and glassware handcrafted by Canadian artists. The bright and airy Storm restaurant overlooks the rooftop sculpture garden and tables are set outside in the summer months. The WAG is located within walking distance of all downtown hotels.

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4 The Exchange District The Exchange District National Historic Site is one of North America’s most colourful and cosmopolitan neighbourhoods. The 30-block district showcases North America’s most extensive collection of turn-of-the-last-century architecture, and is home to the city’s unrivalled arts community. In addition, The Exchange District is a must-stop for anyone looking for one-of-a-kind items by local designers, antiques and vintage furniture.

5 Manitoba Museum www.manitobamuseum.ca The Manitoba Museum is an award-winning heritage and edutainment centre welcoming thousands of visitors each year. The Museum features an ever-changing variety of touring and specialty exhibits in addition to its Planetarium, Science Gallery and nine spectacular permanent galleries. From the Nonsuch, a replica of a full-size 17th century ship that sailed the world, to the Urban Gallery, a trip back through time to the roaring 20s, to the dramatic Orientation Gallery with its recreation of an early bison hunt to its newest exhibit, Ancient Seas within the Earth History Gallery, a trip to the Museum is a journey through Manitoba’s past, present and future.

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Experience the great outdoors and the wonders of nature when you take the Bison Safari adventure at FortWhyte Alive. Winnipeg’s award-winning 640-acre nature centre showcases a 30-head Bison Prairie herd, 5 lakes, 7km of trails, Prairie Dog Town, Family Tree House, bird feeding stations, Pioneer Sod House, Tipi Encampment, floating boardwalks, Aquarium of the Prairies, Nature Gift Shop, and Buffalo Stone Café. Experience outdoor activities all year long including, fishing, canoeing, hiking, wildlife watching, snowshoeing, skating, X-country skiing, and the super Richardson run toboggan slide. Then, see why Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre has been voted the world’s “Best Environmental Experience.” Under the guidance of friendly interpreters, you can trek the nature trails, take a guided tour of the Marsh, go canoeing, view wildlife, watch a film in the multimedia theatre, enjoy a meal in the café and check out the fun, interactive exhibits.

Visit Manitoba’s number one citizen, the beloved “Golden Boy,” who is perched atop the Provincial Legislative Building. Completed in 1920, many consider this building to be the finest provincial legislative building in the country. Meet mystery on the Hermetic Code Tour, as you unlock mysteries that reveal a trail of clues concealed in the building’s architecture including: hidden hieroglyphic inscriptions, numerological codes, and Freemasonic symbols so intelligently masked they have escaped historians and visitors for nearly a hundred years!

7 Casinos www.casinosofwinnipeg.com You can bet on Winnipeg to offer a variety of gaming activities. From a variety of slot machines and popular gaming tables like Blackjack, Poker and Keno to the exceptional dining and lounges, popular live entertainment, dance club and sports bar, the Casinos of Winnipeg provide a first-class gaming experience.

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At Club Regent Casino paradise awaits you in a tropical jungle atmosphere where you can explore a mystical world that includes vibrant flowers, swaying palm trees and the magic of Manitoba’s only walk-through saltwater aquarium, the largest of its kind in the Midwest. Then, try your luck at McPhillips Station Casino and relive the opulent splendour of the past and saunter into one of the most unique entertainment facilities in western Canada. Deep red velvets, rich woods, and twinkling chandeliers take you back to a grand era of excitement and indulgence.

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Pass over the spectacular Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge and you’ll find yourself in St. Boniface, home to the one of the largest francophone communities west of the Great Lakes and birthplace of Louis Riel, the Métis leader who founded Manitoba. St. Boniface is truly reflective of its French heritage. Here you can stroll along le boulevard Provencher while stopping in boutiques and quaint cafes along the way.

10 Western Canada Aviation Museum www.wcam.mb.ca

Take your imagination to the sky! Enter through “Gate 1” … step back in time… and let the pioneer aviators of the northwest take you on an inspirational journey through time. Your visit will be filled with tales from the sky, great ideas (and not so great ideas) in flight, and a true appreciation for the adventuring spirit. The museum also houses an interactive play area for kids from 2 to 12. Fly a plane, cycle a propeller, build a rocket, spot a flying saucer…and still be back in time for dinner.

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Winnipeg – creative, intelligent and culturally diverse Winnipeg is the vibrant capital of Manitoba, located at the geographical centre of North America. Richly steeped in history, Winnipeg’s multicultural birthplace is marked at the junction of the Red and the Assiniboine Rivers, now a green urban oasis known as The Forks. Recognized as the 2010 Culture Capital of Canada, Winnipeg is a mid-sized city of over 740,000 culturally diverse people, who bring a cosmopolitan, international flair to the city, as well as a warm welcoming spirit. The city’s diverse cultural make-up shines brightly through its globally inspired cuisine, wide array of world-class arts, culture and festivals, many one-of-a-kind shops and trendy boutiques, and widespread opportunity to experience the wonders of nature and breathtaking prairie scenery throughout the seasons.

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Nicknames The name Winnipeg comes from the Cree language meaning muddy water, referring to Lake Winnipeg 40 miles to the north. Here are some others we are known by:

The Peg, Peg City, The Slurpee Capital of the World, Winterpeg, The Windy City, The City of Rivers, Gateway to Western Canada, Christmas Capital of Canada, The Centre of Canada

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Famous People from Winnipeg Famous Winnipeggers include author Carol Shields (The Stone Diaries), film maker Guy Maddin (My Winnipeg), comedian David Steinberg, movie director Ken Finkleman, children’s entertainer Fred Penner, television star Monte Hall, film star Len Cariou (Blue Bloods), world champion curler Jeff Stoughton, native leader Phil Fontaine, media mogul Izzy Asper, Olympic speed skaters Clara Hughes and Cindy Klassen, professional wrestler Chris Jericho, sculptor Leo Mol, author and political activist Nellie McClung, Métis leader Louis Riel, the Second World War’s most famous spymaster Sir William Stephenson, (the man called Intrepid, was the inspiration for Ian Fleming’s 007), Jonathan Bryan Toews, a professional hockey centre who plays for and is captain of the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL and many, many others. Winnipeg’s contribution to popular music includes rockers Neil Young, Burton Cummings (The Guess Who), Randy Bachman (BTO), the Crash Test Dummies, the Watchmen, Chantal Kreviazuk, Lenny Breau, The Weakerthans, The Waking Eyes, The Wailin’ Jennys, Bif Naked, Ray St. Germain, Sierra Noble and many others.

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Population 742,400 Climate Winnipeg experiences a continental climate characterized by four distinct seasons. Average temperatures range between -12 degrees Celsius (+10.4 degrees Fahrenheit) in the winter months to +26 degrees Celsius (+78.8 degrees Fahrenheit) in the summertime. Due to its northern location, Winnipeg residents enjoy 2,300 hours of sunlight annually and up to 16 hours of sunlight daily during the summer months. Winnipeg averages approximately 51.4 centimetres (20.2 inches) of precipitation each year.

Time Zone In Manitoba Canada Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 am local time on the second Sunday in March. On the first Sunday in November areas on Daylight Saving Time return to Standard Time at 2:00 am. During Daylight Saving Time clocks are turned ahead one hour.

Emergency Information Emergencies Only – Call 911. Non-emergency Police Services Call 204.986.6222

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There is a 5% tax on accommodations within the City of Winnipeg.

Smoking is prohibited in all public places including restaurants, bars, malls and sporting events.

For more information please go to http://winnipegassessment. com/AsmtTax/English/Other_ Taxes/Accommodation.stm

Measurement Canada follows the international metric system. Temperatures, rainfall measures, distance, weights and velocity are expressed in metric units. Length: 1 kilometre = 0.6 mile 1 mile = 1.6 kilometre Capacity: 1 litre = 1.06 US quart 1 US quart = 0.95 litre Weight: 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds 1 pound = 0.45 kilogram Speed: 20 mph = 30 km/h 30 mph = 50 km/h 50 mph = 80 km/h

Electricity Outlets and voltage (110 volts) are the same as in the United States. Adapters are required for electrical appliances from other countries. The frequency of electrical current in Canada is 60 Hz.

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English and French are Canada’s two official languages. English is the predominant language spoken in Winnipeg. Old St. Boniface–Winnipeg’s French Quarter, is largely Frenchspeaking. Many banks, hotels, airline offices, service institutions, shops and key tourist destinations have multilingual staff.

In Canada, the NTSC-system is used for television broadcasts. This system is not compatible with the PAL and SECAM systems used in Europe and in many other countries. If you purchase a videocassette in Canada, ensure it is recorded in the appropriate system for your video playback machine.

Currency

Liquor Laws

The currency used in Winnipeg is the Canadian Dollar. It is recommended that visitors exchange their currency at a bank, a foreign exchange outlet or use a banking machine.

Taxes Goods and services purchased in Manitoba are subject to a 7 % Provincial Sales Tax (PST) and the Federal 5 % Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Spirits, wine and beer are available at Manitoba Liquor Control Commission outlets; wine is also available at private wine stores; domestic beer also from hotel vendors. Open liquor must be stored in the trunk. Legal age for consumption of alcohol is 18 years. These laws are strictly enforced. “Please drink responsibly. Don’t drink and drive.”

Driving Information The use of seat belts, child restraints and motorcycle helmets is compulsory within the Province of Manitoba. Right turns are allowed on red lights, unless otherwise posted; left on red from one way to one way is allowed unless otherwise posted. Watch for no-parking signs and no-turn signs 7h-9h (7:00 am–9:00 am), 15h3017h30 (3:30 pm–5:30 pm). City of Winnipeg metered parking is in effect Monday through Saturday 9:00 am through 5:30 pm. Privately metered parking extends past 5 pm as is noted on road signs or on the meter itself. For the best navigation, use the route numbers and remember that avenues typically run east / west and streets are north / south; numbers begin at the rivers. Please Note: The City of Winnipeg utilizes photo radar technology in an effort to reduce the incidences of red light running and speeding. Signage is posted in all areas where camera enforcement is used.

transportation Airports Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport 2000 Wellington Avenue tel: 204.987.9402

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Train VIA Rail 123 Main Street tel: 1.888.842.7245

www.viarail.ca Taxis / Car Rentals Pickups are available at most hotels, airport, bus depot and at Union Station. Automobile rental information is listed in the Yellow Pages and all major car rental firms are represented at the airport.

Limousines Luxury transportation is available from the airport to downtown hotels and businesses.

Buses – Local Winnipeg Transit 421 Osborne Street. Call 311 for route, schedule and fare information

www.winnipegtransit.com Downtown Spirit Offers free and easy travel in the downtown area and travels in a circular route between The Forks, Portage Avenue and Memorial Boulevard and back to The Forks. Call 311 for route, schedule and fare information

Travelling to Canada From the United States

Returning to the United States

The United States Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act requires that air travellers to and from the United States, the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama and Mexico have passports or other secure, accepted documents to enter Canada or to re-enter the United States. This policy also applies to Canadians travelling to and from these destinations. As of June 1, 2009 citizens travelling by land or sea, are required to have documents that comply with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), most commonly a passport, a passport card, a trusted traveler card such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST, or an enhanced driver’s license.

Each person returning to the U.S. from Canada may purchase and declare the following:

Tourism Winnipeg advises U.S. residents to visit the U.S. Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov or www.getyouhome.gov for the most up-to-date information.

From Countries other than the United States In general, passports are required. However, visitors from countries other than the U.S. should call the following numbers for further information:

Buses – Regional

Outside Canada: 1.800.992.7037. Within Canada: 1.888.242.2100

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339 Archibald Street. tel: 204.989.7007 | 1.800.432.5072.

Please have a vaccination certificate with full information on the animal.

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Revolvers, pistols and fully automatic firearms are prohibited entry into Canada.

Greyhound 2015 Wellington Avenue . (located at the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport)

For more information contact the Canadian Firearms Centre at 1.800.731.4000 or www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca.

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$200 goods duty-free, after a stay of less than 48 hours. Duty-free products – 50 cigarettes and 10 cigars and 150 millitres (5 fl. oz.) of alcoholic beverages or 150 millitres (5 fl. oz.) of perfume containing alcohol. $800 goods duty-free, after a stay of more than 48 hours. Dutyfree products – 1 litre (33.8 fl. oz.) alcohol or 24 cans of beer; 100 cigars, 200 cigarettes or 1 kg (2.2 pounds) of tobacco. Any “reasonable amount” of food and gasoline or oil is permitted. Goods bought in Canada, but manufactured in the U.S., are duty-free and not included in the basic exemption. Original handmade crafts and works of art are also exempt, however a receipt of purchase may be required. For further information on U.S. customs regulations, please visit www.customs.ustreas.gov or call 905.676.2606.

Bringing Children into Canada Adults travelling with children should carry identification for each child. Divorced parents who share custody of their children should carry copies of the legal custody documents. Adults who are not parents or guardians should have written permission from the parents or guardians to supervise the children. When travelling with a group of vehicles, parents or guardians should be in the same vehicle as the children when arriving at the border. Customs officers are looking for missing children and may ask questions about the children who are travelling with you.

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Free travel literature and personalized travel counselling and information are available by calling, clicking or visiting:

In Winnipeg

Travel Manitoba tel: 204.927.7838 ext AB1. toll free: 1.800.665.0040. email: [email protected]

www.travelmanitoba.com

Tourism Winnipeg 259 Portage Avenue. Winnipeg, MB R3B 2A9

Travel Manitoba Information Centres In Winnipeg

Open Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. tel: 204.943.1970. toll free: 1.800.665.0204. email: [email protected]

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Airport Information Centre Winnipeg James Armstrong . Richardson International . Airport, Main level

Explore Manitoba Centre The Forks. Open daily mid-May to Labour Day, 9 am to 6 pm, September to mid-May, 9 am to 5 pm. tel: 204.927.7838 ext AB1

Travel Manitoba Information Centres Outside Winnipeg Canada / United States . border Highway #75. Open daily, mid-May to Labour Day, 9 am to 7 pm. Open Thursday to Monday, September to mid-May, 9 am to 5 pm. tel: 204.373.2822

Canada / United States . border Highway #10 . International Peace Gardens Open daily, mid-May to Labour Day, 9 am to 7 pm. tel: 204.534.6303 Manitoba / Ontario . Boundry Highway #1 Open daily, mid-May to Labour Day from 9 am to 7 pm. Open Thursday to Monday, Labour Day to Thanksgiving weekend from 9 am to 5 pm. tel: 204.349.2212 Manitoba / Saskatchewan . Boundry Highways #16 & #83 Open daily, mid-May to Labour Day from 9 am to 7 pm. tel: 204.773.3181 Manitoba / Saskatchewan . Boundry Highway #1 Open daily, mid-May to Labour Day from 9 am to 7 pm. tel: 204.845.2049

Tourisme Riel 219, Provencher Boulevard. Winnipeg, MB R2H 0G4

(a partnership of Tourism Winnipeg and the Winnipeg Airports Authority) Open daily from 8:00 am to 9:45 pm.

tel: 204.233.8343. toll free: 1.866.808.8338. email: [email protected]

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Winnipeg is renowned for its year-round slate of festivals and its reputation for hosting some of Canada’s biggest and best events. With spring festivities that leave you in stitches, to more than 50 days of festivals in three short summer months, to autumn festivals that highlight the city’s thriving arts & culture scene, to wintertime festivities that take place indoors and out, we invite you to come celebrate in Winnipeg.

Saison Voyageur

MTC Master Playwright Festival

Kicking off with the Winter Solstice and the opening of the Arctic Glacier Winter Park, the Saison Voyageur will span over 10 weeks, wrapping up with 10 days of celebrations at Le Festival du Voyageur. Combining a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family it’s the perfect opportunity to discover what a vibrant province Manitoba is, offering dynamic programming even in the winter! Action, adventure, discovery and rendez-vous awaits…

The Manitoba Theatre Centre provides artists and audiences with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the works of important playwrights who, in some cases, are rarely produced. Past festivals have honoured Samuel Beckett, Bertolt Brecht, Eugene O’Neill, David Mamet, Arthur Miller and Caryl Churchill. This year, MTC and a host of independent companies will celebrate the life and work of Swedish author and playwright August Strindberg.

tel: 204.237.7692 www.saisonvoyageur.ca

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Assiniboine Credit Union River Trail

2011 Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra New Music Festival – 20th Anniversary

Until February 28, 2011

January 20 – February 6, 2011

January 14 – February 27, 2011

January 29 – February 4, 2011

Slip on your mittens, put on your skates and join in the fun on the Longest Naturally Frozen Skating Trail in the world! The Assiniboine Credit Union River Trail is the perfect location to take part in a variety of activities such as hiking, hockey, sledding, snowshoeing and curling. Don’t miss the special week-end programming filled with free activities for the whole family!

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the internationally renowned Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra New Music Festival – one of the world’s premiere events of its kind. Highlighting this occasion will be the return of many past NMF-luminaries. For seven nights you will hear an exciting line-up of new works by many of today’s greatest composers, including John Corigliano’s Symphony No.1, Krzysztof Penderecki’s Symphony No. 7: The Seven Gates of Jerusalem, the premiere of WSO Composer-In-Residence Vincent Ho’s The Shaman: Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra, and newly commissioned pieces by Nicole Lizee and Kelly-Marie Murphy.

Check out the website for a list of access points and latest updates on ice conditions. tel: 204.237.7692 or info hotline: 204.233.ALLÔ (2556) email: [email protected] www.rivertrail.ca or www.sentierdhiver.ca

Tickets available at the WSO box office at 204.949.3999 or online at www.wso.ca or at Ticketmaster at 204.780.3333. email: [email protected] www.wso.ca | www.newmusicfestival.ca

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Le Festival du Voyageur

25th Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Join in western Canada’s largest winter festival! Le Festival du Voyageur is the perfect venue to embrace the Manitoban winter while enjoying unique entertainment. The whole family will take pleasure in meeting Fort Gibraltar’s historical characters, admiring snow sculptures created by artists from around the world, dancing and jigging to lively music, tasting delicious French-Canadian food and so much more. Bonding the traditions of the past with the vitality of the franco-manitoban community of today, Le Festival du Voyageur is a kitchen party not to be missed!

Thousands of smiling kids and their favourite stuffed animals will flock to Assiniboine Park for the 25th Anniversary of the Teddy Bears’ Picnic, in support of the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. The event has grown into a Manitoba tradition over the past two decades by providing generations of families with fun activities, great live entertainment, important health education and public safety information.

February 18 – 27, 2011

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tel: 204.787.4000 email: [email protected] www.goodbear.mb.ca

tel: 204.237.7692 | event info hotline: 204.233.ALLÔ (2556) email: [email protected] www.festivalvoyageur.mb.ca

Pride Winnipeg Festival Pride Sunday, June 5, 2011

Freeze Frame, International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages

Winnipeg’s LGBTT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and two-spirit) communities and their supporters come together in a 9-day festival (May 28 – June 5, 2011) celebrating Pride and diversity in Winnipeg.

March 3 – 12, 2011

The Freeze Frame International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages returns for its fifteenth year! This unique festival presents films from all over the world, exciting workshops, and free drop-in activities for the whole family. Workshops and some screenings require advance bookings.

Pride Week activities include a ceremonial rainbow flag raising at City Hall, baseball and golf tournaments, a women’s boat cruise, a cocktail party, community barbecues, roller derby, a coffee house evening featuring local artists, and much more. www.pridewinnipeg.com

Programming is offered in both French and English.

Winnipeg International Children’s Festival (KIDSFEST)

tel: 204.949.9355 | 1.866.KID.FEST (543.3378) email: [email protected] www.freezeframeonline.org www.facebook.com/freezeframeonline

June 9 – 12, 2011

Four days of fun for children of all ages! Singers, dancers, storytellers and entertainers from all over the world bring joy, laughter and activities to The Forks for the 29th annual Kidsfest. Never a dull moment!

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Canada’s funniest comics converge on Winnipeg for five nights of hilarious stand-up, sketch, and improvisational comedy.

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Celebrating Stories our Buildings Tell! Join Heritage Winnipeg for the 8th annual Doors Open Winnipeg. Explore some of Winnipeg’s most fascinating buildings, and enjoy several walking tours during this free weekend event. Volunteers will be on hand at each building for tours and to answer questions. tel: 204.942.2663 email: [email protected] For a map and description of all buildings and events visit www.doorsopenwinnipeg.ca

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June 17 – 26, 2011

June 24 – July 3, 2011

Join close to a quarter-million Manitobans in the sight, sounds, tastes and thrills of the EX and celebrate Manitoba. North America’s #1 midway, agriculture exhibits, family and children’s entertainment and a myriad of free shows makes this Winnipeg’s largest summer event.

The world’s best jazz, blues and urban artists converge on downtown Winnipeg for the 22nd annual TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival. Featuring outstanding local, national and international performers, the festival culminates in three spectacular days of free music in Old Market Square.

Located at Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue – just west of the Perimeter Highway. tel: 204.888.6990 | 204.989.3456 email: [email protected] www.redriverex.com

tel: 204.989.4656 email: [email protected] www.jazzwinnipeg.com

Canada Day Celebrations

Aboriginal Day Live 2011

July 1, 2011

June 18, 2011

Come and join the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) at The Forks for the largest outdoor celebration of National Aboriginal Day in the country. The fifth annual Aboriginal Day Live is held in honour of the day and showcases North America’s Aboriginal talent in an evening of music, entertainment, comedy, and traditional dance.

Come celebrate Canada’s birthday at one of the many parties held around the city, including The Forks, Osborne Village, Old Market Square in the Exchange District and the Canad Inns Canada Day Picnic in the Park at Assiniboine Park. Each location adds their special touch to the celebrations, reflecting the unique personality of that area. Great music, food, shopping, free entertainment and fun make these parties the place to be seen.

The 3 1/2 hour broadcast will close with an amazing display of fireworks from The Forks.

Winnipeg Folk Festival July 6 – 10, 2011

tel: 204.947.9331 ext. 358 email: [email protected] www.aboriginaldaylive.com | www.aptn.ca

Hear some of the best, most diverse music from across North America and around the world at the 38th annual Winnipeg Folk Festival. This internationally acclaimed event features over 70 acts, seven daytime stages, two evening stages, a Family Area, Craft Village, camping, and food concessions, all in a beautiful prairie park setting. Located at Birds Hill Provincial Park, northeast on Highway #59. tel: 204.231.0096 email: [email protected] www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca

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Manitoba’s biggest summer fair and midway.

Farmers’ Markets

July 23-Sept. 24, 2011

Covered outdoor market, open every Saturday.

Plus a full slate of trade shows and events in Exhibition Place.

Canad Inns Winter Wonderland

Dec. 2, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012 Dazzling drive-through holiday light show.

Visit redriverex.com for details!

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THIN AIR, Winnipeg International Writers Festival

July 13 – 24, 2011

September 18 – 25, 2011

North America’s second-largest Fringe Festival showcases more than 140 local, national and international theatre companies, offering over 1,000 performances of comedy, drama, improv and dance. Festival-goers of all ages are invited to enjoy live family entertainment at Old Market Square in Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District, where buskers, street performers and bands perform from noon to midnight daily on the Outdoor Stage.

THIN AIR is a literary celebration, an annual week-long festival of readings, panel discussions, school shows, book signings, and professional development opportunities. It engages new and established writers, and is enjoyed by thousands of Manitobans of all ages and backgrounds in both English and French. tel: 204.927.7323 email: [email protected] www.thinairwinnipeg.ca

tel: 204.9.4.FRINGE (204.943.7464) | 1.877.446.4500 email: [email protected] www.winnipegfringe.com

Sarasvati Productions’ FemFest 2011

Folklorama

September 24 – October 1, 2011

July 31 – August 13, 2011

FemFest 2011: Staging Inspiration is a celebration of plays by women for everyone! In its ninth season the festival boasts touring productions from across the country, while also providing exposure to our most talented local female playwrights.

Experience the energy of the largest and longest-running multicultural event of its kind in the world. From traditional authentic meals to electrifying nightly performances by local, national and international entertainers, Folklorama creates a feast for the senses as you experience 40-plus cultural pavilions. Delight in 14 summer nights in one extremely diverse and impressive city.

tel: 204.586.2236 email: [email protected] www.sarasvati.ca

tel: 204.982.6210 | 1.800.665.0234 email: [email protected] www.folklorama.ca

For up to date calendar of events please go to www.visitwinnipegnow.com

The largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world. Experience Folklorama in style with a VIP World Tour including: • luxury motorcoach service • admission to three pavilions • lively, world class cultural entertainment • a progressive, cultural meal • bypassing line-ups • reserved seating with table service

July 31–August 13, 2011 204.982.6210 | 1.800.665.0234 [email protected] | www.folklorama.ca

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2011 Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Indigenous Festival

Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival (WAFF)

The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Indigenous Festival merges the music and cultural expression of Indigenous people with the musical traditions of the symphony orchestra. This fusion brings together traditional elements from many cultures and promotes the creation of new sounds and expressions of music.

Every November, the Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival (WAFF) showcases the best in indigenous film and video from across Canada, the U.S. and the world. WAFF’s wide array of films are complemented by nightly events such as post-screening receptions and informal mixers between artists and audiences.

For this year’s third annual festival, it will feature many local artists and Aboriginal composers in four days of outreach activities and concert performances. The festival will conclude with Revueltas’ La noche de los Mayas, featuring 12 percussionists.

tel: 204.774.1375 email: [email protected] www.aboriginalfilmfest.org

Tickets available at the WSO box office at 204.949.3999 or online at www.wso.ca or at Ticketmaster at 204.780.3333. email: [email protected] www.wso.ca

December 2 – January 1, 2012

October 5 – 8, 2011

November 23 – 27, 2011

Canad Inns Winter Wonderland Be dazzled by Manitoba’s largest drive-through light show.  See the sights – and a million lights! – from the warmth and comfort of your vehicle. Now in its twelfth year, Winter Wonderland features over 25 theme areas and displays as big as 125 feet wide and 40 feet high. Open daily 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, except Christmas Day.  Free horsedrawn sleigh rides every weekend.

Manito Ahbee Festival – Bringing People Together November 2 – 6, 2011

The Manito Ahbee Festival showcases the best of Aboriginal arts, culture and heritage with its 5 day event that attracts thousands of people from across Canada, the USA and abroad. This year’s event, the sixth annual Manito Ahbee Festival, will present exciting events such as an International Competition Pow-wow, Education conference, Indigenous Marketplace & Tradeshow, Métis Soiree, and the Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards. 1

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Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade November 12, 2011

The Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade combines the magic, wonder and excitement that heralds in the holiday season and wraps it up in one big event. A moving panorama of lights, colour and music, the Parade inspires delight in the eyes of the children and those who are young at heart. Come to downtown Winnipeg early to enjoy the “Host A Block For Santa” activities along the Parade route from 4 pm to the 5 pm Parade start. Plan to stay a little while longer to take in the fantastic entertainment and brilliant fireworks at The Forks following the Parade.

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Known for its indie music scene and home to one of the top 50 busiest venues in the world, Winnipeg offers a wide array of live performance venues. From the historic Burton Cummings Theatre, to the state-of-the-art MTS Centre, to unique neighbourhood pubs and coffee shops oozing with character and personality, Winnipeg is proud to welcome acclaimed performers from at home and around the world, Broadway musicals, community productions and corporate events. Centre culturel franco-manitobain (CCFM) w

The Burton Cummings Theatre w This National Historic Site opened in 1907 and was originally named for its owner, Corliss Powers Walker, who brought live theatre, vaudeville, concerts and silent films to the city. Renamed in honour of Winnipeg musician, Burton Cummings, the 1,700-seat venue now hosts a variety of performances throughout the year.

The Centre culturel franco-manitobain is located in the heart of the French quarter in St. Boniface and is home to nine cultural groups and diverse cultural programming. The Centre attracts people from all walks of life with its French-themed restaurant, newly constructed theatre, a francophone historical society and youth-focused associations.

Tickets at Ticketmaster 204.780.3333 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca 364 Smith Street – Downtown tel: 204.956.5656 email: [email protected] www.burtoncummingstheatre.ca

The Centre partners with community groups to offer celebrations of French culture and arts all year long. A free weekly musical series called Mardi Jazz brings the finest jazz musicians from around Manitoba, Canada and the United States, and La Galerie hosts monthly art exhibits that also showcases local and international talent.

Centennial Concert Hall w Situated in the heart of Winnipeg’s Theatre District, the Manitoba Centennial Centre features one of Canada’s premiere performance venues – the Centennial Concert Hall. Featuring over 170 performances annually and seating for 2,300, the Centennial Concert Hall welcomes acclaimed performers from home and around the world, Broadway musicals, community productions and corporate events. The Centennial Concert Hall is also the proud performing home of the Manitoba Opera, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.

Please check the website to find out more about what’s happening during your time in Winnipeg. 340 Provencher Boulevard – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s French Quarter tel: 204.233.8972 email: [email protected] www.ccfm.mb.ca

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Tickets at Ticketmaster 204.780.3333 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca 555 Main Street – Exchange District email: [email protected] www.centennialconcerthall.com

Cinematheque is an intimate movie theatre devoted to screening the very best in Canadian, independent, alternative and world cinema. More than just screening films, they also provide artist talks, panel discussions and special events to feed the minds of cinema fans. Cinematheque operates year-round, with two films shown per night Wednesday to Sunday night. 100 Arthur Street – Exchange District tel: 204.925.3457 | 204.925.3456 email: [email protected] www.winnipegcinematheque.com

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The Pantages Playhouse Theatre, a designated historical landmark, plays host to local and international groups, both amateur and professional.

The Gas Station Arts Centre is a vibrant home that builds community through the creation and presentation of the arts. This 232-seat venue brings the best of theatre, music, dance, comedy and poetry to Winnipeg at its intimate Osborne Village location. The facility also boasts an art gallery featuring works by local visual artists.

180 Market Avenue – Exchange District tel: 204.989.2889 email: [email protected] www.pantagesplayhouse.com

445 River Avenue (corner of River Avenue and Osborne Street) – Osborne Village tel: 204.284.9477 email: [email protected] www.gsac.ca

West End Cultural Centre w This funky all-ages concert venue plays host to local, national and international concerts. Friendly and eclectic, this licensed concert hall is one of the city’s most popular. To see a schedule of upcoming events, visit the website.

IMAX® Theatre Winnipeg w The IMAX Theatre is Winnipeg’s premiere downtown entertainment venue featuring an exciting mix of 2D and 3D IMAX films. Experience the immersive and eye-popping 3D technology at the only largeformat theatre in Manitoba. The 5 1/2 story screen, crystal clear images and amazing digital surround sound make you feel like you are part of the film – it’s the ultimate way to see a movie.

586 Ellice Avenue – West End tel: 204.783.6918 email: [email protected] www.wecc.ca

Winnipeg Convention Centre w Situated in the heart of Winnipeg’s downtown, within easy walking distance of more than 2,500 first-class hotel rooms, the 160,000 square foot Winnipeg Convention Centre is one of western Canada’s top meeting, consumer/trade show, banquet, conference and special event facilities. From international conferences and high-end galas, to concerts and weddings, the Winnipeg Convention Centre delivers contemporary atmosphere, state-of-the-art technology and versatility.

Free underground parking. Third Floor – 393 Portage Avenue (Portage Place Shopping Centre) – Downtown tel: 204.956.4629 | 1.800.356.4629 email: [email protected] www.imaxwinnipeg.com

MTS Centre w Whether you’re travelling across the city to see a superstar in concert or across the continent as part of the tour itself, no itinerary is complete without a stop at MTS Centre. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg and North America, this state-of-the-art 15,000-seat facility has consistently been ranked as one of the top 50 busiest venues in the world by Pollstar Magazine. From hockey games to concerts and everything in between, great nights always start at MTS Centre.

375 York Avenue tel: 204.956.1720 | 1.800.565.7776 email: [email protected] www.wcc.mb.ca

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Whether young in age or simply young at heart, Winnipeg is your destination for affordable family fun. From educational expeditions at some of the best prairie wilderness sites, to action-packed amusement park adventures, and cool kidthemed hotel rooms, laughter and good times for the whole family are waiting in Winnipeg. Manitoba Children’s Museum w A

Fun Mountain Water Slide Park w Fun Mountain is the place for a fun family getaway or to just simply splash the hours away. Enjoy water slides, tropical theme mini golf, and bumper boat rentals. Food concession, locker and life jacket rentals, gift shop and free parking are also available.

A fun family destination! Housed in the oldest surviving train repair facility in Manitoba, the Children’s Museum features twelve permanent galleries that spark creative learning. Visitors can hop aboard the authentic 1952 diesel locomotive and 1920 Pullman passenger coach, explore the four-storey tall Lasagna Lookout, test their perceptions in the giant Illusion Tunnel, perform water experiments in Splash Lab, and much more. A toddler-exclusive space, Tot Spot serves the needs of the Museum’s smallest visitors. During the holiday season, take a stroll through the land of fairytales in Eaton’s Santa’s Village. All that PLUS public programs, workshops & special events! Open daily (Spring 2011).

Open daily from mid-June to late August (weather permitting). Call for hours. 804 Murdock Road (off Hwy #1 East), 6 kms east of the Royal Canadian Mint – Just Outside Winnipeg (East) tel: 204.255.3910 email: [email protected] www.funmountain.ca

45 Forks Market Road – The Forks tel: 204.924.4000 email: [email protected] www.childrensmuseum.com

Grand Prix Amusements w Rev up the excitement with go-kart racing on three challenging tracks with over 75 go-karts for ages four to adult. Come play the 18hole pirate theme mini golf and visit Skull Mountain, Treasure Island and the life sized pirate ship. Cool off on a bumper boat or launch water balloons at each other in the water wars game. Step up to the plate in one of five batting cages, bump on a super collider bumper car, or have a bouncing good time on one of the trampolines. Also on site are concessions, arcade, and picnic areas. Group and party rates are available.

Manitoba Theatre for Young People w MTYP has gathered the most innovative and imaginative work for young people that they could find. Follow them as they travel from Scotland to Ancient Greece, from Italy to Africa, all around Canada and of course, tell stories from right here in Winnipeg. As a leader in theatre for young audiences, MTYP has been creating and presenting professional, innovative theatre since 1982, both in Canada and internationally. All performances are presented in MTYP’s reconfigurable 315-seat theatre at The Forks.

Free general admission, free parking, Pay as You Play Activities. Open daily including holidays: mid-April through mid-October (weather permitting). Call for hours.

Season runs from October to April.

Highway #1 East (Fermor Avenue), 4 kms east of the Royal Canadian Mint – Just Outside Winnipeg (East) tel: 204.254.3644 www.grandprixamusements.com

Canwest Performing Arts Centre, 2 Forks Market Road – The Forks tel: 204.947.0394 | box office: 204.942.8898 email: [email protected] www.mtyp.ca

Visit Winnipeg’s number one tourist destination and find plenty to do, see, taste and experience: 200+ events, a fresh food market, heritage attractions, open greenspaces, a children’s museum, skateboard park, boutique hotel, theatre, over 70 shops, skating trails and more.

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Thunder Rapids Fun Park w Come and enjoy the scenic park with fun-filled rides and activities for all age groups. Thunder Rapids has five different types of go-karts, from kiddie karts to thunder karts, water squirting bumper boats, batting cages, video games, concession stand, a huge free jungle gym, picnic areas, barbeque rentals, and don’t forget the gorgeous 18-hole mini golf course complete with a waterfall and island green!

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U-Puttz Black Light Miniature Golf w U-Puttz Black Light Miniature Golf is the newest and most exciting addition to family entertainment to hit Winnipeg!  This uniquely themed, artistically created 18-hole miniature golf course features realistic props and murals that will take you deep into the sea and back in time! 423 McPhillips Street – North End tel: 204.582.2166 email: [email protected] www.u-puttz.ca

Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday in summer from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, spring and fall from 10:00 am to dusk. Open at noon on Sundays. 5058 Portage Avenue (4 kms west of Assiniboia Downs) – Just Outside Winnipeg (West) tel: 204.885.7223 email: [email protected] www.thunderrapids.ca

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An outdoor family amusement park with over 20 rides and attractions featuring a 1/2 mile scenic train ride, carousel, ferris wheel, bumper cars, roller coaster, scrambler, antique “Tin Lizzie” car ride and a wide variety of kiddie rides including the ever popular “Bulgy the Whale” and the flying helicopter ride. Play 18-hole mini golf and enjoy the wide variety of food and ice cream concessions, mini donuts, lemonade stand, gift shop and arcade.

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Open mid-May until mid-September (weather permitting) 621 Murdock Road – Just Outside Winnipeg (East) tel: 204.257.8095 email: [email protected] www.tinkertown.mb.ca

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Located in the Corydon area, Gallery Lacosse celebrates Manitoba art and its unique place in the Canadian creative landscape. Owner and artist Terry Lacosse takes pride in supporting local talent. These artists are showcased through their paintings, pottery, photos, and jewellery including Terry’s paintings of the neighbourhood and the beaches of Lake Winnipeg.

PLATFORM is Manitoba’s only artist-run centre devoted exclusively to photographic and digital arts. Founded in 1981, the gallery exhibits artwork by local, national and international artists, showcasing the scope of photographic and digital art practices from innovations and re-discoveries arising from the traditional print, to advances stemming from digital photographic techniques, to the outer limits where photography dissolves into other media classifications.

Hours are Tuesday to Friday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

121-100 Arthur Street (Artspace Building) – Exchange District tel: 204.942.8183 email: [email protected] www.platformgallery.org

169 Lilac Street – Corydon Avenue tel: 204.284.0726 www.tlacosse.com

Graffiti Gallery w Graffiti Gallery is part of Graffiti Art Programming Inc., a not for profit community youth art organization located in the core area of Winnipeg. It uses art as a tool for community development, social change, and individual growth. The Gallery hosts community urban art exhibits by local, Canadian and international artists. The satellite gallery located at The Skate Plaza at The Forks features an additional six panels without the restriction of operating hours. Every visit to Graffiti Gallery is unique; the walls are an evolving urban canvas.

Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art w Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is Manitoba’s premier contemporary art gallery and the first Institute of Contemporary Art in Canada. Since 1972, Plug In has exhibited the very best local and international art work in all media. Renowned globally for its prizewinning representation of Canada at the 49th Venice Biennale (2001), Plug In is also an important publisher of art editions. Hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

109 Higgins Ave (East of Main Street) – Exchange District tel: 204.667.9960 email: [email protected] www.graffitigallery.ca

460 Portage Avenue – Downtown tel: 204.942.1043 email: [email protected] www.plugin.org

Mayberry Fine Art

Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art

Mayberry Fine Art is centrally located in a restored heritage building at the heart of Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District. Works by leading Canadian artists, such as Joe Fafard and Wanda Koop are displayed in over 6,000 square feet of gallery space. Regular exhibitions at the main gallery, as well as at Mayberry Fine Art’s satellite gallery in Winnipeg Square, feature rare and important early and contemporary Canadian art.

Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art is a nationally recognized leader in Aboriginal arts programming and one of the foremost venues and voices for Aboriginal art in Canada. Their focus is on developing new programming and new presentations of Indigenous art which has resulted in increased exposure and the 3 expansion of their activities.

Hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

203-290 McDermot Avenue – Exchange District tel: 204.942.2674 email: [email protected] www.urbanshaman.org

212 McDermot Avenue – Exchange District Winnipeg Square – near the Fort Street entrance (open during regular mall hours) – Downtown tel: 204.255.5690 email: [email protected] www.mayberryfineart.com

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Woodlands Gallery w Located on Academy Road among an eclectic array of upscale boutiques and restaurants, Woodlands Gallery  shows an engaging selection of traditional and contemporary Canadian Art. In addition to original artwork by professional Manitoba and Canadian artists, the gallery offers unique gift items and professional custom framing.

The Wah-sa Gallery is devoted exclusively to Canadian Aboriginal art and crafts. The Gallery exhibits a wide range of originals, limited edition prints and art cards. The gallery also handles craft, pottery, carvings and giftware. Johnston Terminal – The Forks tel: 204.942.5121 email: [email protected] www.wahsa.mb.ca

Open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. 535 Academy Road – River Heights tel: 204.947.0700 email: [email protected] www.woodlandsgallery.com

Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) w A With an exterior of Manitoba Tyndall stone, 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 Winnipeg Art Gallery boasts a constantly changing exhibition schedule of national and international art, as well as emphasizing the work of Manitoba artists. The gift shop carries unique jewellery, ceramics, and glassware handcrafted by Canadian artists. The bright and airy Storm restaurant overlooks the rooftop sculpture garden and tables are set outside in the summer months. The WAG is located within walking distance of all downtown hotels. Open year-round. 300 Memorial Boulevard – Downtown tel: 204.786.6641 email: [email protected] www.wag.mb.ca 1. Artwork at the Winnipeg Art Gallery 2. Woodlands Gallery Interior 3. Painting at the Wah-sa Gallery 4. Winnipeg Art Gallery exhibit

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Featuring live thoroughbred racing, May through late September. Visit the website or call for a live racing schedule. Licensed Terrace Dining Room overlooks the racetrack & offers exceptional dining.

Relive the opulent splendor of the past and saunter into one of the most unique entertainment facilities in western Canada. Deep red velvets, rich woods, and twinkling chandeliers take you back to a grand era of excitement and indulgence. The 178,000 square foot, smoke-free facility offers exceptional dining and lounges, popular live entertainment, sport bar and first-class gaming experience.

Open year-round: 140-VLT Gaming Lounge & Simulcast Wagering on televised races from tracks in Canada, USA, and Australia. The facility is also available for trade shows and private and corporate events. Full catering services are available.

Open year-round, Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 am and Sunday from noon to 3:00 am. Closed on selected holidays. Group tours available.

3975 Portage Avenue – Just Outside Winnipeg (West) tel: 204.885.3330 email: [email protected] www.ASDowns.com

484 McPhillips Street – North End tel: 204.957.2500 | 1.800.265.3912 (toll free in Canada and the U.S.) www.casinosofwinnipeg.com

Club Regent Casino w A Paradise awaits you in a tropical jungle atmosphere where you can explore a mystical world that includes vibrant flowers, swaying palm trees, and the sounds of tropical birds. Enter Neptune’s Cave and explore the magic of Manitoba’s only walk-through saltwater aquarium, the largest of its kind in the Midwest.

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The Casino offers exceptional dining and lounges, popular live entertainment, a dance club and a first-class gaming experience all within a 182,000 square-foot, smoke-free facility.

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Take a trip through the tropics Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 am and Sunday from noon to 3:00 am. Closed on selected holidays. Group tours available. 1425 Regent Avenue West – Transcona tel: 204.957.2500 | 1.800.265.3912 (toll free in Canada and the U.S.) www.casinosofwinnipeg.com

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Enjoy the largest air park in Canada which includes mounted military aircraft from the history of Canada’s Air Force. The free Air Force Heritage Museum, situated on the ground floor of 1 Canadian Air Division headquarters (the Bishop Building) contains many outstanding exhibits of National Significance. Open by appointment only; please call.

The Fort, built in 1738 by French Explorer Pierre Gaultier de la Verendrye, depicts the life of prairie pioneers in Manitoba. Visit the pioneer village, the Ukrainian Catholic Church and the 1881 school where Mary Louise Pickering taught. See the actual 1882 railcar used by William Van Horne when building the CPR and explore several turn-of-the-last-century homes, including the home of former Premier Douglas Campbell. Here you will also find the Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame and Museum, a military museum and the world’s largest indoor displays of Allis-Chalmers farm equipment.

North of Sharp Boulevard (Air Force Way) off Ness Avenue – St. James / Airport tel: 204.833.2500 ext 4180

The Museum is open annually mid-May to mid-September from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Sundays from noon). The Portage Tourist Bureau is open year-round with reduced hours (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) during the off season.

Bishop Velychkovsky Martyr’s Shrine w This is Canada’s second martyr’s shrine. The beautiful chapel contains the relics (mortal remains) of the Ukrainian Catholic martyr, Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky. Beatified by Pope John Paul II, Blessed Vasyl, a Ukrainian Catholic, suffered severe torture during the Soviet regime and died in Winnipeg in 1973.

Group tours arranged by appointment only. Located just 4 kms east of city centre on Highway #1A at junction of Highway #26 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. tel: 204.857.3259 email: [email protected] www.fortlareinemuseum.ca www.portagetouristbureau.ca

A museum depicting the martyr’s life story is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. 250 Jefferson Avenue (St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church) – North End tel: 204.338.7321 email: [email protected] www.bvmartyrshrine.com

Grant’s Old Mill w See a working replica of Cuthbert Grant’s original water-powered mill, built in 1829. During the summer months wheat is ground into flour. The Mill celebrates Grant and the Métis culture the second Saturday in July with a BBQ and activities. A pioneer picnic is held on the second Saturday in August.

Fire Fighters Museum of Winnipeg w Among the oldest fire stations in Canada, this beautifully maintained fire hall, built in 1903, features stained glass windows and ornate tin ceilings. As a tribute to the heroism of fire fighters, the museum displays hand and horse drawn, steam and early motorized fire apparatus, artifacts, photographs and records dating back to the 1880s.

2777 Portage Avenue – St. James tel: 204.986.5613 (summer) | 204.253.4904 (winter)

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The Museum interprets the rich historical and contemporary handicrafts of Manitoba. In addition, the Library holds history, theory and instruction books on many craft techniques.

View works by Ukrainian author and poet Ivan Franko. By appointment only. 200 McGregor Street – North End tel: 204.589.4397

Please call for hours. 1B-183 Kennedy (second door on the side) – Downtown tel: 204.487.6117 email: [email protected] www.mts.net/~mcml

Living Prairie Museum w The Museum is a 13 hectare endangered tall grass prairie preserve located inside the city. Set aside in 1968 as a remnant of original tall grass prairie, this preserve is home to over 160 species of prairie wildflowers, grasses and shrubs with a great array of wildlife. Explore this endangered ecosystem with “Naturalist Knapsacks” which are full of fun equipment and free to borrow while on site.

Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre w From a time of oil lamps and electric streetcars to the crazy contraptions that developed into household appliances, explore Manitoba’s electrical history from the 1880s to now. Interactive exhibits include a towering robot made of over 50 household appliances!

2795 Ness Avenue – St. James tel: 204.832.0167 email: [email protected] www.livingprairie.ca

Open Monday to Thursday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and by appointment. Guided tours are available. Special events include All That Glows: Then and Now, an annual celebration of holiday lighting trends, running from mid-November to early January.

Louis Riel’s Tomb w Visit the resting place of Louis Riel, Métis leader and founder of the province of Manitoba. 190 avenue de la Cathédrale (St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery) – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s French Quarter

680 Harrow Street – Corydon / Fort Rouge tel: 204.360.7905 www.hydro.mb.ca/museum

Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site of Canada w A History will unfold before your eyes at this restored 19th century fort where costumed staff recreate the 1850s in the Red River Valley. Come and meet the Governor of the Hudson’s Bay Company as he strolls through his garden, barter with the company clerk, sit in a tipi and listen to the whispers of ancient legends. Touch the coarse fur of a bison hide at the oldest stone fur trading post in North America, or if you prefer, scour the Fort for clues in a family scavenger hunt or explore the new interactive exhibit in the Visitor Reception Centre. There is something here for the whole family.

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Living history programs run May 15 to Labour Day from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily. Daily guided tours in English and French and motorized access for mobility challenged visitors available. Scheduled tours are offered in September and October.

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Maison Gabrielle-Roy w A Discover the ancestral house that inspired Gabrielle Roy, one of Canada’s most influential authors of the 20th century. This home was Gabrielle Roy’s birthplace and the perfect setting for some of her most loved stories. 375 rue Deschambault – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s French Quarter tel: 204.231.3853 email: [email protected] www.maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca www.visitwinnipegnow.com

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Main Street / Highway #9 (15 minutes north of Winnipeg) –Just Outside (North) tel: 1.888.773.8888 www.parkscanada.gc.ca/garry

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The Manitoba Museum is an award-winning heritage and edutainment centre welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Winner of the Michelin Green Guide’s top award – designated “Worth the Trip”, the Museum features an ever changing variety of touring and specialty exhibits.

Take a trip into Winnipeg’s past as you tour the 1895 home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald – former Manitoba Premier and son of Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Rescued from demolition in 1969, MHS Dalnavert has since been awarded Provincial and National Historic Site designations. Museum interpreters bring history to life through stories and artifacts that represent an affluent family’s lifestyle in the early days of Winnipeg.

190 Rupert Avenue – The Exchange District tel: 204.956.2830 | 204.943.3139 (recorded information) www.manitobamuseum.ca

The adjoining Visitors’ Centre, is a state-of-the-art “green” building that overlooks Dalnavert’s garden and houses an impressive gift shop, featuring many items from local artisans. Free parking is available for visitors. Final daily tours will commence 45 minutes prior to closing.

On Site at The Manitoba Museum Museum Galleries

The Manitoba Museum is noted for the dramatic walk-through settings among its nine spectacular permanent galleries. From the Nonsuch, a replica of a full-size 17th century ship that sailed the world, to the Urban Gallery, a trip back through time to the roaring 20s, to the dramatic Orientation Gallery with its re-creation of an early bison hunt, a trip to the Museum is a journey through Manitoba’s past, present, and future.

Please call for hours. 61 Carlton (just south of Broadway) – Downtown tel: 204.943.9835 email: [email protected] www.mhs.mb.ca

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Explore Manitoba’s unique history of electrical development. See a streetcar, a 12 ft. appliance robot and more. Walk-ins welcome or take a guided tour. Call 204 360-7905

Free Admission Open Monday to Thursday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment Closed Statutory Holidays 680 Harrow Street, Winnipeg MB

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Planetarium Winnipeg is home to one of only five major Planetariums in the country and features live interactive multimedia shows that recreate the current night sky, highlight the latest space discoveries, and follows the developments of the space program. From adventureinspired animated children’s shows to feature presentations that will satisfy the astronomy enthusiast, the Planetarium introduces the wonders of the universe to sky watchers of all ages.

Celebrate the rich tradition of Manitoba’s sport heritage with a brand new museum gallery opening in early 2011 on the main floor of the new Sport for Life Centre in the heart of Downtown Winnipeg’s museum district. All new dynamic exhibits and interactive displays make this a must see for sports fans of all ages! 145 Pacific Avenue – Exchange District tel: 204.925.5736 email: [email protected] www.halloffame.mb.ca

Science Gallery The Science Gallery features many fun, interactive exhibits that encourage learning and discovery. Visitors can learn what they’d weigh on other planets, interact with a tornado, explore basic principles of science, and try out their talents on a laser harp. There’s always something new to experience at The Manitoba Museum’s Science Gallery.

Maple Grove Tea Room at Kennedy House w Maple Grove Tea Room is located inside the 1866 historic Kennedy House, home to entrepreneur and explorer Captain William Kennedy. The home features a museum depicting the furnishings of that era. Have a delicious homemade dessert or lunch on the patio or Tea Room that overlooks the Red River and the beautiful flower gardens on the grounds of Kennedy House.

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Mennonite Heritage Village w A The Mennonite Heritage Village in Steinbach offers an opportunity to experience and appreciate the rugged lifestyle endured by Mennonites and other pioneer settlers. Tour the unique, fullyfunctional windmill, sod dugout shelter, log home and house-barns. Visit the blacksmith shop, print shop, stores, historic schools and churches, and see various farm animals, antique steam engines, tractors, vehicles and implements. Authentic cuisine can be sampled in the Livery Barn Restaurant. Just 45 minutes from downtown Winnipeg; take Highway 1 E. and then 15 km south on Highway 12. tel: 204.326.9661 | 1.800.280.8741 email: [email protected] www.mhv.ca

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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.

Take a glimpse into the life of Louis Riel, Métis leader and founder of Manitoba, at his family’s historic house, restored to its 1886 appearance. 330 River Road – St. Vital tel: 204.257.1783 www.parkscanada.gc.ca/riel

494 avenue Taché – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s French Quarter tel: 204.237.4500 email: [email protected] www.msbm.mb.ca

Ross House Museum w Ross House was the first post office west of Thunder Bay. The Manitoba Historical Society hosts an interpretive exhibit as well as rooms set to reflect the life of a prominent Métis family. No admission fee.

Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre w View the largest collection of Ukrainian historical and cultural artifacts in North America including a museum, library, art gallery, archives and boutique.

Open Wednesday to Sunday 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Season runs from June 1 to August 31. 140 Meade St. North (Joe Zuken Heritage Park) – Historic North Point Douglas tel: 204.943.3958 email: [email protected] www.mhs.mb.ca

Open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sundays in summer from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 184 Alexander Avenue East – Exchange District tel: 204.942.0218 email: [email protected] www.oseredok.org

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Stop in at this Museum depicting western Canada’s oldest infantry militia unit dating back to 1870. The Museum collects, displays and interprets articles and artifacts pertaining to the history of the Regiment.

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.

Open Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Avenue Taché, just over the Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s French Quarter

969 St. Matthews Avenue (Minto Armouries) – West End tel: 204.786.4300 ext 3492 | 204.895.2588 www.mts.net/~rwpgrif

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St. John’s Cathedral and Cemetery w The parish of St. John has been a presence in the north end of Winnipeg since 1820. The first worshippers were the Selkirk settlers and Hudson’s Bay Company employees. The cemetery surrounding the Cathedral predates the parish, established by the Selkirk Settlers soon after their arrival in 1812, making it the oldest cemetery west of the Great Lakes.

St. Andrew’s Rectory National Historic Site w View exhibits depicting the history of the rectory and its founders. Enjoy the beauty of the restored Rectory (built between 1850 and 1855) and period landscaping. Season runs from mid-May through Labour Day. River Road Heritage Parkway and St. Andrews Road – Just Outside (North) tel: 204.334.6405 www.parkscanada.gc.ca/standrewsrectory

Sunday Services: 10:30 am The cemetery is open year-round from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. 135 Anderson Avenue – North End tel: 204.586.8385 email: [email protected] www.stjohnscathedral.ca

St. Boniface Cathedral - Basilica w 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 façade facing west across the Red River towards downtown Winnipeg.

Seven Oaks House Museum Constructed in the 1850s entirely of oak logs, this original Inkster homestead houses artifacts of the Red River settlers.

190 avenue de la Cathédrale – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s French Quarter tel: 204.237.4500 www.cathedralestboniface.mb.ca

Open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Guided tours are available. Admission by donation. Season runs from Victoria Day long weekend to Labour Day.

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115 Rupertsland Boulevard – North End tel: 204.339.7429

The historically designated two storey Red River Frame Brown House built in 1856, is furnished with period pieces from 1860-1890. HBC employee William Brown and his Métis wife, Charlotte Oman, raised six children in the house with details of their life accounted in the Museum’s historiography. During the Red River Uprising, William Brown Sr., his son-in-law, the Honourable John Taylor, first Minister of Agriculture, and Thomas Scott held clandestine meetings in the Brown House.

Transcona Historical Museum w The Transcona Historical Museum’s mission is to maintain and promote the history, stories and community spirit of Transcona. Exhibits rotate yearly, but feature the community and railway history of the area, first and second world war history, Manitoba archaeology as well as moths and butterflies from around the world. Educational programs and group presentations may be arranged by appointment.

The Museum holds specialty historical theatre throughout the summer months for groups by appointment. A free Pioneer Heritage Day is held in August with refreshments, tours, entertainment, environmental theatre, crafts and pioneer games for the whole family to enjoy!

Summer hours (June–August) are Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Regular hours (September–May) are Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed January. 141 Regent Ave West – Transcona tel: 204.222.0423 email: [email protected] www.transconamuseum.mb.ca

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Ukrainian Museum of Canada w The Museum is located in the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral. It is a Winnipeg landmark featuring a Ukrainian Baroque architectural style with an exterior mosaic by Leo Mol, a carved icon screen wall and stained glass windows. The Museum houses a collection of Ukrainian folk arts and crafts, a library and gift shop.

With an exterior of Manitoba Tyndall stone, 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 Winnipeg Art Gallery boasts a constantly changing exhibition schedule of national and international art, as well as emphasizing the work of Manitoba artists. The gift shop carries unique jewellery, ceramics, and glassware handcrafted by Canadian artists. The bright and airy Storm restaurant overlooks the rooftop sculpture garden and tables are set outside in the summer months. The WAG is located within walking distance of all downtown hotels.

Open Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The season runs from July through August. 1175 Main Street – North End tel: 204.582.1018 www.htmoc.com

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300 Memorial Boulevard – Downtown tel: 204.786.6641 email: [email protected] www.wag.mb.ca

The Fort, built between 1834-37, was the centre of trade for an area that was larger than Eastern Europe and was the administrative and judicial body of the Red River Settlement, which was governed by the Hudson’s Bay Company. It was also the place where Louis Riel formed the Provisional Government which led to Manitoba entering Confederation as a province. Upper Fort Garry was demolished between 1881-89. A fundraising campaign is underway to create the Upper Fort Garry Heritage Park and Interpretive Centre.

Winnipeg Police Museum w Displays and artifacts are featured relating to the history of the Winnipeg Police Force dating from its beginning in 1874 to the present.

tel: 204.987.4359 www.upperfortgarry.com

Open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free admission. 130 Allard Avenue – Assiniboia tel: 204.986.3976 email: [email protected] www.winnipeg.ca/police/museum

Western Canada Aviation Museum w A Take your imagination to the sky! Your visit will be filled with tales from the sky, great ideas (and not so great ideas) in flight, and a true appreciation for the adventuring spirit.

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The Museum also houses an interactive play area for kids aged 2 to 12. Fly a plane, cycle a propeller, build a rocket, spot a flying saucer… and still be back in time for dinner.

Climb the stairs of the historic Via Rail Station to tracks 1 and 2, where you will discover 37,500 square feet of railway history and artifacts.

Hangar T-2, 958 Ferry Road, just five minutes from Polo Park Shopping Centre – St. James tel: 204.786.5503 email: [email protected] www.wcam.mb.ca

See the Countess of Dufferin, the first steam locomotive on the prairies, also diesel and electric locomotives, rolling stock, maintenance of way equipment, the history of CN, CP, City of Winnipeg rail, the construction of the Hudson Bay Railway, the struggle of Women to enter the railroad industry, a large HO gauge model layout and finish with a visit to the railroad oriented gift shop. The Museum is open May 1 to October 31 daily from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, March and November they are open Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please call for hours of operation from December through February. Located upstairs on Tracks 1 and 2 in Via Rail Union Station. Entrances available from Broadway and Main or the Forks Market entrance – Downtown / The Forks tel: 204. 942.4632 email: [email protected] www.wpgrailmuseum.com

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Winnipeg is a metropolitan city with a thriving urban contemporary scene. Here, hipsters and trendsetters can groove to some of the best DJ’s in Canada or chill out in one of Winnipeg’s many lounges. Known for its indie music scene, Winnipeg is also home to several live performance venues and pubs featuring local musicians, singers and performers. Choose your favourite genera or be adventurous and discover something new in Winnipeg. Billiards

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Alive w

323 Portage Avenue tel: 204.221.4583 www.4playsportsbar.com

2025 Corydon Avenue tel: 204.488.4520 www.rumorscomedyclub.com

140 Bannatyne Avenue tel: 204.989.8080 www.aliveinthedistrict.com

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1042 Keewatin Street tel: 204.633.6677

Flea Whiskey’s w 601 Erin Street tel: 204.775.2727 www.fleawhiskeys.com

3740 Portage Avenue tel: 204.837.5831

1792 Pembina Highway, located in the Express by Canad Inns tel: 204.269.6955 www.canadclubs.com

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Miss Q’s Billiards w

1034 Elizabeth Road, Located in the Canad Inns Destination Centre Windsor Park tel: 204.253.2641 www.canadclubs.com

314 Bond Street tel: 204.224.4757

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Triple B’s Billiards w 121 Scurfield Blvd. tel: 204.452.3222 1873 Henderson Highway tel: 204.339.0886 www.triplebs.com

X-Cues Billiards w

3317 Portage Avenue tel: 204.837.1314

Mystique 441 Main Street tel: 204.943.2623 www.mystiquewinnipeg.com

1133 Portage Avenue tel: 204.772.0454 www.palominoclub.ca

Republic Nightclub w 291 Bannatyne Avenue tel: 204.510.9200 www.republicnightclub.ca

Silver Spike Saloon w 202 Bond Street tel: 204.224.4885

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Silverado’s w

551 Sargent Avenue tel: 204.783.4137 www.x-cues.com

2100 McPhillips Street tel: 204.633.0024 www.canadclubs.com

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Whiskey Dix w

Times Changed High & Lonesome Club w

436 Main Street tel: 204.944.7539 www.whiskeydix.com

234 Main Street tel: 204.957.0982 www.highandlonesomeclub.ca

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Windsor Hotel w 187 Garry Street tel: 204.942.7528 1. Corydon Avenue 2. Exchange District 3. Tribe of One, Marie-Jo Dandeneau 4. Corydon Avenue 5. Dining at the Forks 6. Entertainment in Winnipeg

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IMAX Theatre w

1405 St. Matthews Avenue, located in the Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park tel: 204.775.8791 www.canadclubs.com

Portage Place Shopping Centre, 393 Portage Avenue tel: 204.956.4629 / 1.800.956.4629, www.imaxwinnipeg.com

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Silver City – Polo Park

Bella Vista w

SilverCity – St. Vital w

Burton Cummings Theatre w

Bar Italia 737 Corydon Avenue tel: 204.452.1929

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Cinema City – McGillivray w 2190 McGillivray Blvd. tel: 204.269.9978

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St. Vital Shopping Centre, 160-1225 St. Mary’s Road tel: 204.256.3901

364 Smith Street tel: 204.956.5656 www.burtoncummingstheatre.com

1399 McPhillips Street tel: 204.334.6234

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301 Notre Dame Avenue tel: 204.947.2848

100 Arthur Street tel: 204.925.3457 www.winnipegfilmgroup.com

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Famous Players w Kildonan Place Mall, 1555 Regent Avenue tel: 204.663.2166 www.cineplex.com

Globe Cinema w 3rd Floor, Portage Place Shopping Centre, 393 Portage Avenue tel: 204.694.5623

1425 Regent Avenue West tel: 204.957.2500 / 1.800.265.3912 www.casinosofwinnipeg.com

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Club 200 w

203-211 Bannatyne Avenue tel: 204.231.0096

190 Garry tel: 204.943.6045 www.club200.ca

Le Garage Café w 166 Provencher Boulevard tel: 204.237.0737 www.garagecafe.ca

Fame 279 Garry Street tel: 204.414.9433

Limelight Tavern

Gios w

531 St. Mary’s Road tel: 204.233.3201

155 Smith Street tel: 204.786.1236 www.gios.ca

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McPhillips Station Casino w 484 McPhillips Street tel: 204.957.2500 www.casinosofwinnipeg.com

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175 Carlton Street tel: 204.943.2302 www.shannonsirishpub.ca

MTS Centre w

1875 Pembina Highway tel: 204.275.1926 www.dylansonpembina.com

300 Portage Avenue tel: 204.987.7825 www.mtscentre.ca

Dylan O’Connors Irish Pub and Restaurant w

Pyramid Cabaret 176 Fort Street tel: 204.957.7777 www.pyramid7.com

Red Cactus Bar w 691 Corydon Avenue tel: 204.453.4616

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Elephant & Castle w

176 Fort Street tel: 204.957.7777 www.pyramid7.com

350 St. Mary Avenue tel: 204.942.5555 www.elephantcastle.com

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The Marion w 393 Marion Street tel: 204.233.1477

West End Cultural Centre w 586 Ellice Avenue tel: 204.783.6918 www.wecc.ca

112 Osborne Street tel: 204.284.7201

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48 Albert Street tel: 204.943.8433 www.royalalbertarms.com 123 Regent Avenue West tel: 204.224.1882 www.royalgeorgehotel.ca

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1719 Portage Avenue tel: 204.888.2341 www.foxandhoundstavern.com

King’s Head Pub w 120 King Street tel: 204.957.7710 www.kingshead.ca

1931 Pembina Highway tel: 204.338.7625 www.therockbar.ca

The Oak w 826 Regent Avenue, Located in the Canad Inns Destination Centre Transcona tel: 204.224.1681 www.theoakwinnipeg.com

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City Hall w Visit the city’s headquarters for City Council. Please call to reserve a tour. 510 Main Street – Exchange District tel: 204.986.6069 (tours) www.winnipeg.ca

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The labyrinth is located in King’s Park, just south of the University of Manitoba off King’s Drive – Fort Garry email: [email protected] www.carolshieldslabyrinth.ca

Manitoba’s only French-language post-secondary institution is both a university and a technical college. Founded in 1818, Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface was the first teaching establishment in Western Canada and a co-founder of the University of Manitoba.

The Circle of Life Thunderbird House w The Circle of Life Thunderbird House 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.

200 avenue de la Cathédrale – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s French Quarter tel: 204.233.0210 / 1.888.233.5112 email: [email protected] www.cusb.ca

Open Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 715 Main Street – Exchange District tel: 204.940.4240 email: [email protected] www.thunderbirdhouse.com

Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge w This five-metre wide and 250-metre long “people path,” is located north of the junction of the historic Red and Assiniboine Rivers, and provides a link between The Forks and Winnipeg’s French Quarter. The structure, cable-stayed from a single, transversely inclined pylon rising 57 metres above the Red River, reflects the lightweight nature of its pedestrian traffic, while the spire signifies a place of meeting in the middle of the Red River. A historical diorama can be viewed from the bridge. The bridge was named in honour of Louis Riel. Water Avenue / Provencher Boulevard – The Forks / Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s French Quarter

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Established in the early 20th century, the Exchange District National Historic Site is the original centre of commerce and culture in Winnipeg. The District has been preserved and nurtured as one of North America’s most colourful and cosmopolitan neighbourhoods. Providing a unique backdrop for Winnipeg’s bustling business and arts community, the 30-block District is a showcase for what is perhaps the most extensive collection of turn-of-the-century architecture on the continent.

Located in the heart of Winnipeg at The Forks (adjacent to the Johnston Terminal), the Explore Manitoba Centre is a permanent theme pavilion with over 8,000 square feet of incredible displays and exhibits that gives both visitors and residents alike a true sense of the diversity and grandeur of Manitoba. The Explore Manitoba Centre also serves as a full-service information centre, providing visitors with information on Manitoba and Winnipeg. The Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway starts at mile “0” located at the centre.

tel: 204.942.6716 email: [email protected] www.exchangedistrict.org

Open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm mid-May to Labour Day, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm September to mid-May.

Explore Manitoba Centre (Travel Manitoba)

tel: 204.927.7838 | 1.800.665.0040 email: [email protected] www.travelmanitoba.com

The Forks National Historic Site of Canada w A Discover a green oasis in the heart of Winnipeg. This nine-acre (3.6 hectare) park, which encompasses open green spaces and a treelined 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.

Festival Park Festival Park and Scotiabank Stage create the epicentre for many of the Winnipeg’s finest concerts and events including Canada Day at The Forks presented by Rogers and Folklorama’s annual kick off celebrations. The 1999 Pan Am Games main stage concerts, Spiritfest and the Warchild Concert of 2000 were also held here. tel: 204.942.6302 email: [email protected] www.theforks.com

25 Forks Market Road – The Forks Forks National Historic Site Office 204.983.6757 For information on Parks Canada in Manitoba, visit the Explore Manitoba Centre at The Forks, or call Parks Canada at 1.888.773.8888 www.parkscanada.gc.ca/forks

The Forks Market The Forks Market offers a multitude of shops to browse for a wide variety of specialty items and souvenirs. Downstairs, The Market features an irresistible fresh food emporium with everything from gourmet cheeses to meats, organic baked goods and wine. In the upstairs Hayloft, shoppers will find items ranging from cigars and aromatherapy products to crafts and artworks from 300 local and Canadian artisans.

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Centrally located at the heart of The Forks, The Plaza as it is affectionately known by locals, is always a great place to meet.

The Wall Through Time forms a graphic retelling of historic events that took place at The Forks throughout its 6,000-year history. The Path Through Time sculpture features two bronze shells and a limestone centrepiece.

In the winter, The Forks Market Plaza is home to an artificially cooled skating rink, Winnipeg’s own version of Rockefeller Centre. Families, tourists and lovers ice skate for free to piped-in music under the lovely canopy and twinkling lights.

Fort Gibraltar w A Visit historical Fort Gibraltar from May 25 to September 4 and witness the fascinating history through the eyes of the voyageurs that lived it! Costumed interpreters transport you back in time to the exciting age of the fur trade. Tour a reconstructed nineteenth-century fort and discover the diverse cast of characters that call it home.

Come summer, The Forks Market Plaza features fountains, canopies, several open performance spaces and incomparable patios. tel: 204.942.6302 email: [email protected] www.theforks.com

Corner of St. Joseph and Messager Streets – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s French Quarter tel: 204.237.7692 email: [email protected] www.fortgibraltar.com

Johnston Terminal This historic building offers three levels of fabulous shopping and dining. Originally constructed in the 1920s, this beautifully restored building now boasts Manitoba-owned businesses including shops, specialty boutiques, restaurants and a large antique mall.

Manitoba Legislative Building w A Visit Manitoba’s number one citizen, the beloved “Golden Boy,” who is perched atop the Provincial Legislative Building. Completed in 1920, many consider this building to be the finest provincial legislative building in the country. Guided tours are available. Call for details.

Open year-round. tel: 204.956.5593

Oodena Celebration Circle Near the convergence of the two rivers is a natural shallow amphitheatre known as the Oodena Celebration Circle. It pays homage to the 6,000 years of Aboriginal peoples in the area. Oodena, Cree for “the centre of the city,” features ethereal sculptures, a sundial, interpretive signage, a naked eye observatory and a ceremonial fire pit, making it a desirable venue for Aboriginal and cultural celebrations or a place to simply sit and marvel at its beauty.

450 Broadway – Downtown tel: 204.945.5813 www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/info/reservation.html

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Millennium Library w This award-winning architectural gem is the main branch of Winnipeg Public Library’s 20 branch system and is truly worth a visit. Every day, up to 5,000 visitors come through its doors in search of reading material, movies and music, free Internet  and wifi access  and stimulating programs for all ages.

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Open Monday to Thursday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm and Friday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Open Sundays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Labour Day to Victoria Day.

Heatherdale Road N. off Garven Road – Just Outside (Northeast) From inside Bird’s Hill Park take South Drive (directly across from the White-Tailed Deer Trail) tel: 204.777.3880 email: [email protected] www.pineridgehollow.com  

251 Donald Street (across from cityplace and the MTS Centre) – Downtown tel: 204.986.6450 email: [email protected] www.winnipeg.ca/library

Prairie Dog Central Railway w More than just a train ride! The Prairie Dog Central Railway operates a fully restored 1900-era vintage train with five wooden coaches pulled by either an 1882 steam or a 1950s classic GP9 diesel locomotive. Each unique trip incorporates station stops at Grosse Isle and/or Warren, where there are local country vendors with home baking, produce and handicrafts. The Freight Shed offers souvenirs and gifts at the Inkster Junction Station.

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University of Winnipeg w The University of Winnipeg campus is a downtown hub that connects people from diverse cultures and nurtures global citizens. UWinnipeg offers programs unique in Canada such as a Masters in Aboriginal Governance, a Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights and Global Studies and a Bachelor degree in Disability Studies. A quick stroll across Portage Commons and around the expanding campus highlights its focus as a leader in academic excellence, Aboriginal education, environmental studies, and theatre and arts. UWinnipeg offers small class sizes, Canada’s only on-campus university high school and is home to the Winnipeg Wesmen. Graduates value their educational experience, and UWinnipeg is consistently ranked in the Top 10 of all Canadian universities by the Globe & Mail and Maclean’s magazine.

The Royal Canadian Mint’s facility in Winnipeg produces billions of coins each year. This is where ALL Canadian circulation coins are made, as well as those for over 60 governments all around the world. A fascinating guided tour overlooking the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility reveals the precise art, craft, and science of coin-making! Open year-round, the on-site Boutique offers beautiful collector coins, an exclusive line of Royal Canadian Mint clothing, and an exciting collection of souvenirs and gift ideas. The adjacent interactive coin museum involves the visitor in unique learning activities including the ability to make your own souvenir coin and the opportunity to lift and hold a 99.99% pure gold bar worth over $400,000.

515 Portage Avenue – Downtown tel: 204.786.7811 www.uwinnipeg.ca

520 Lagimodiere Boulevard (at the junction of Highways #1 and #59) – St. Vital tel: 204.983.6429 | 1.877.WPG.MINT (974.6468) email: [email protected] www.mint.ca

Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre w Discover the heart of Winnipeg’s Chinese community, featuring replicas of Confucius and a Qin Dynasty terracotta warrior with horse. The Dynasty Building is an excellent example of architecture in the Chinese tradition. Its multi-roof design is a symbol of good luck, and its beautiful Chinese Gardens form a tranquil retreat in the heart of the city. Be sure to visit the Centre’s interior where you’ll see a replica of the famous Nine Imperial Dragon Mural, a statue of Guan Yin and a Bronze Buddha.

University of Manitoba w The University of Manitoba is western Canada’s first university. Founded in 1877, the U of M is the largest and only research intensive university in the province offering over 90 degrees, diplomas, and certificates – more than 60 at the undergraduate level including professional disciplines such as medicine, law, and engineering. The university consists of a main Fort Garry Campus, a downtown Bannatyne Campus adjacent to Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre, and many other satellite locations. Visit the Fort Garry campus to see rocks, fossils and skeleton replicas of gigantic creatures from a bygone era at The Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie; view contemporary and historical art at Gallery One One One; enjoy a performance at the Black Hole Theatre; take in a jazz, opera, choral, or chamber music concert in Eva Clare Hall; or cheer on the Bison athletes in the sport of your choice – football, hockey, basketball, and more!

180 King Street – The Exchange District tel: 204.943.2627 | 204.943.1197 www.wcccc.ca

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Assiniboine Forest w Discover one of Canada’s largest urban nature parks. The looped, 1 km paved Sagimay Nature Trail takes you through forest and meadow to the Eve Werier Memorial Pond. A 6 km system of woodchip trails radiate from the Sagimay Trail.

Assiniboine Park is one of Winnipeg’s finest attractions and is visited by millions of people every year. Open 365 days a year, this premier green space serves as a gathering place for locals and tourists seeking recreation, relaxation, and education. Explore creatures from near and far at the Assiniboine Park Zoo and bask in an exotic horticultural collection from around the world in the Assiniboine Park Conservatory. Children are invited to the fun and excitement of the Nature and Adventure Playground; a place filled with wonder, tree forts, birds nest swings, willow tree tunnels, hedges, mazes, sculptures, a children’s garden resembling the classic board game snakes and ladders and so much more. In the winter months the area will remain active and alive transformed into a world class toboggan run, outdoor fire pits, ice sculptures and snow forts, ensuring the area will engage, educate and entertain regardless of the time of the year.

Corner of Chalfont Road and Grant Avenue–Tuxedo tel: Call 311 for information, Outside of Winnipeg call 1.877.311.4WPG (4974) 1. Scarlet Ibis at Assiniboine Park Zoo 2. Assiboine Park Pavilion 3. Lion at Assiniboine Park Zoo 4. Leo Mol Sculpture Garden 5. Winnie the Bear Statue at Assiniboine Park

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Combining artistic beauty with a natural setting, the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden offers a quiet retreat to view and enjoy the magnificent works of master sculptor, Dr. Leo Mol. A short walk from the Pavilion, the garden was created as a result of Dr. Mol’s generous gift of many of his wonderful bronze pieces and works of art to the community in which he lived. Enjoy the tranquility of the garden with its spectacular year-round open water feature, vine-covered arbour and the Leo Mol Schoolhouse Studio and gift shop.

The Assiniboine Park Conservatory features a changing floral exhibit, making it the perfect place to visit daily or gather for special occasions. Guaranteed perfect weather 365 days a year. Enrich yourself with an endless array of programming, special events, and art displays, all within a venue that is a feast for the senses. There is no admission charge. Open year-round.

Gardens open year-round / Studio & gift shop May – September.

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Featuring over 400 species in its collection, the Assiniboine Park Zoo offers close interaction with animals from all corners of the world. With both indoor and outdoor exhibits, the Zoo specializes in coldclimate, hard species from northern latitudes and mountain ranges. A range of exotic animals is also featured in the ever-changing animal collection.

Lyric Theatre w The Lyric Theatre carries on the tradition of summer bandshell entertainment in the park. The large outdoor stage features performances for every taste and age, including Ballet in the Park, the Symphony, and the Opera and Jazz festivals. The Lyric Theatre is a fitting home for quality, family entertainment, all provided free of charge.

Open daily, year-round. tel: 204.986.BEAR (986.2327) | 204.982.0660 for camp, tours and special events.

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As the centerpiece of Assiniboine Park, the Pavilion Gallery Museum houses a gallery museum featuring the largest collections of works by three renowned Manitoba artists. The contemporary works of Ivan Eyre, the historical works of Clarence Tillenius and the watercolours and woodcuts of Walter J. Phillips. As well the rotation gallery features exhibitions by Manitoba’s premier and emerging artists. There is no admission charge. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Resting along the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg, Canada’s fifth largest lake and next to the historic La Vérendrye Trail, are powdery white sand beaches and grass-topped dunes that make this one of the top beaches in North America. The dunes reach as high as 8 metres / 30 feet. It is an excellent place to swim, wind surf or hike, and offers three excellent self-guided walks: Spirit Rock Trail, Wild Wings Trail and the Ancient Beach Trail. 87 km / 54 miles northeast of Winnipeg on Highway #59 – Just Outside (North)

The Pavilion also features fine dining at Terrace 55 Food & Wine located on the main floor. For reservations call 204.938.7275 (Closed Mondays)

Kildonan Park Walk among some of the oldest and largest trees in Manitoba, through a formal garden and Hansel & Gretel’s “Witch Hut”. The Park is also home to Canada’s longest-running outdoor theatre, Rainbow Stage. An Olympic-sized swimming pool and plenty of picnic tables and barbeque pits are available in the summer. The toboggan slides and skating pond are open in the winter.

Open year round. tel: 204.927.6017

Winnie the Bear Statue Did you know the famous children’s character Winnie the Pooh was named after Winnipeg? There is a statue commemorating Winnie the Bear and her owner, Captain Harry Colebourn, at Assiniboine Park Zoo.

2015 Main St. – North Main (West Kildonan) tel: Call 311 for events, weddings/pictures, and picnics, Outside of Winnipeg call 1.877.311.4WPG (4974) http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ParksandFields/ ParkBooking/Bookableparks/Kildonanpark.asp

Birds Hill Provincial Park A Featuring hills and ridges formed by ancient glaciers, this 35 square kilometre / 22 square mile Park has a lake, oak and aspen forests, native prairie wildflowers, deer, waterfowl and songbirds. Facilities include camping, swimming, picnic sites, a riding stable, a restaurant, a beach concession and a convenience store. There are 30 kms / 18.5 miles of trails for walking and cross-country skiing and 7.2 kms / 4.5 miles of paved bicycle and rollerblading trails. Every July the Park hosts the Winnipeg Folk Festival.

King’s Park Bordering on the Red River, King’s Park has many pathways (gravel and paved) to enjoy some of which lead to marshland. In the centre of the park you will find the beautiful Pagoda Gardens. The Park also has a soccer field, two baseball diamonds and an off-leash dog park area. King’s Drive and Kilkenny Drive – Fort Garry (close to the U of M Campus) tel: Call 311 for events & wedding picture locations, Outside of Winnipeg call 1.877.311.4WPG (4974) http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ParksandFields/ ParkBooking/Bookableparks/Kingspark.asp

24 km / 14 miles northeast of Winnipeg on Highway #59 – Just Outside (North)

FortWhyte Alive w A Winnipeg’s award-winning 640-acre nature centre showcases a 30head Bison Prairie herd, 5 lakes, 7 kms of trails, Prairie Dog Town, Family Tree House, bird feeding stations, Pioneer Sod House, Tipi Encampment, floating boardwalks, Aquarium of the Prairies, Nature Gift Shop, and Buffalo Stone Café.

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Canoe, fish, hike and bike in the summer or enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Nature tours available by calling 204.832.0167

Situated on the Red River, this Park is the perfect place for family get-togethers and recreational sports. Numerous picnic sites and wedding photo locations can be booked. In winter, the duck pond becomes a skating rink.

Located on Waverley Street, south of the Perimeter Hwy (just south of Winnipeg) tel: Call 311 for picnic sites and event reservations, Outside of Winnipeg call 1.877.311.4WPG (4974) http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ParksandFields/ ParkBooking/Bookableparks/labarriere.asp

River Road, north of Bishop Grandin Boulevard – St. Vital tel: Call 311 for events and picnic site reservation, Outside of Winnipeg call 1.877.311.4WPG (4974) http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ParksandFields/ ParkBooking/Bookableparks/stvitalpark.asp

Little Mountain Park

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Enjoy hiking trails, a limestone quarry and numerous picnic sites. Naturalist-guided tours by reservation (204.832.0167). Large offleash dog park area is also located in this park.

Located on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, this vibrant community is home to sandy beaches, beautiful scenery and plenty of recreational activities.  Live entertainment can be experienced on the outdoor bandstand during the summer months. Boardwalk Days take place in July.  

Klimpke Road, northwest of Route 90 and Inkster Boulevard tel: Call 311 for events and picnic site reservation, Outside of Winnipeg call 1.877.311.4WPG (4974) http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ParksandFields/ ParkBooking/Bookableparks/Littlemountainpark.asp

45 minutes North of Winnipeg, junction of highway #9 and #229 tel: 204.389.5126 www.winnipegbeach.ca For more Outdoor Activities please see the following listings:

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Come see why Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre has been voted the world’s “Best Environmental Experience.” Under the guidance of friendly interpreters, you can trek the nature trails, take a guided tour of the Marsh, go canoeing, view wildlife, watch a film in the multimedia theatre, enjoy a meal in the café and check out the fun, interactive exhibits.

Harbour View Recreation Complex, Page 64 Red River Co-op Speedway, Page 65 Springhill Winter Sports Park, Page 65 Tours, Pages 69 - 71

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20 minutes north of Winnipeg at Highways #67 and #220 – Just Outside Winnipeg (North) tel: 204.467.3300 | 1.888.50MARSH email: [email protected] www.oakhammockmarsh.ca

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Known as a cultural hub throughout Canada, Winnipeg is a city where arts and culture thrive. Here you will find information on the Manitoba Theatre Centre, Prairie Theatre Exchange, Le Cercle Molière, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers, Manitoba Opera and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, just to name a few. Browse through the following listings to find out more about the city’s performing arts or to begin planning your ultimate arts & culture experience. Black Hole Theatre Company w You’ll find the Black Hole Theatre Company at University College, located on the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry Campus in south Winnipeg. The Company’s season runs from October to April, performing works by both established and emerging playwrights. The Company presents main stage productions in November and March in the Black Hole Theatre at the U of M. The January production is performed at the Gas Station Arts Centre as part of the MTC Master Playwright Festival. In addition, a series of 5 free noon hour productions runs throughout the season at the Black Hole Theatre.

Le Cercle Molière w Le Cercle Molière, now in its 85th season, offers theatre lovers a wide range of styles and themes “en français”, presented in a brand new state-of-the-art theatre! Le CM is the longest running theatre company in North America in any language. An English synopsis is available for all plays. The season is launched in September with the Fabulous Lobster Feast at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. From October to May, enjoy four major productions, public readings, theatre school, shows for children, Manitoba school tours and (41st) Teen Drama Festival. 340 Provencher Boulevard – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s French Quarter tel: 204.233.8053 email: [email protected] www.cerclemoliere.com

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The Little Opera Company presents an intimate alternative to grand opera with chamber opera that is sung in English. Two operas are performed each season: in late October and early May.  The fall opera is aimed toward mature audiences and the spring opera introduces young audiences to the art form.

The RWB is world renowned for its technical excellence and eclectic repertoire. Strongly rooted in classical ballet, the RWB’s performances range from the classics to innovative contemporary ballet.

The Salle Martial Caron Theatre within Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface, 200 de la Cathédrale Avenue – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s French Quarter tel: 204.452.1017 email: [email protected] www.littleopera.ca

Wonderland: March 9-13, 2011 Bright Lights, Big City: May 4-8, 2011 Ballet in the Park in Assiniboine Park: July 27-29, 2011 For tickets contact the RWB Customer Service Office by calling 204.956.2792 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca Subscriber Services Office located at 380 Graham Avenue. Performances take place at the Centennial Concert Hall (555 Main Street) tel: 204.956.0183 email: [email protected] www.rwb.org

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Celebrations Dinner Theatre w Celebrations works hard to ensure your special occasion, company function, or night on the town is one to remember. Experience live theatre while a delicious four-course dinner is served by characters from the show.

745 Westminster Avenue (northwest corner of Maryland Street and Westminster Avenue) – West End / Wolseley tel: 204.783.7377 email: [email protected] www.manitobachamberorchestra.org

Seating times: Wednesday to Saturday 6:30 pm / Sunday 5:00 pm. 1824 Pembina Highway (Canad Inns Destination Centre Fort Garry) – Fort Garry tel: 204.982.8282 | 1.877.823.8282 email: [email protected] www.celebrations.ca www.visitwinnipegnow.com

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Manitoba Opera w Internationally acclaimed artists from Canada and around the world join the Manitoba Opera Chorus and Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra to present two lavish full-scale productions and a concert each season. The company also presents at a number of other community and education events throughout the year.

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Pre-show chats and English translations projected above the stage during the performances enrich your opera experience.

2021 Main Street – North End tel: 204.989.0888 | 1.800.989.0888 email: [email protected] www.rainbowstage.net

Rainbow Stage (1993) Inc. is a musical theatre production company that has been bringing professional, live musical Broadway shows to Winnipeg stages for 55 years. Summer performances take place at Rainbow Stage in Kildonan Park, Canada’s longest running outdoor theatre.

The Magic Flute: April 9, 12, 15 Tickets at the Manitoba Opera Box Office 204.944.8824, in person Room 1060, 555 Main St. (9:30 am – 4:30 pm Mon. to Fri.) or online. Room 1060, 555 Main Street (Centennial Concert Hall) – Exchange District email: [email protected] www.manitobaopera.mb.ca

Theatre in the Cemetery w Enjoy a unique and entertaining theatrical performance which takes you through the St. Boniface Cathedral’s cemetery, one of the oldest in the city. Hear stories from French, Métis and Manitoban history while visiting gravesites of fascinating historic characters such as Louis Riel, founder of our province.

Manitoba Theatre Centre (MTC) w MTC is Canada’s flagship English-language regional theatre and in 2010 it was honoured with a royal designation from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Each year Manitoba Theatre Centre presents six plays at the John Hirsch Theatre at the MTC Mainstage, four plays at the Tom Hendry Theatre at the MTC Warehouse, a Master Playwright Festival and the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, North America’s second-largest Fringe Festival.

Season runs July and August from Wednesday to Sunday. 190 avenue de la Cathédrale (St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery) – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s French Quarter tel: 204.233.8343 | 1.866.808.8338 email: [email protected] www.tourismeriel.com

Season runs October through May. 174 Market Avenue (John Hirsch Theatre at the MTC Mainstage) – Exchange District 140 Rupert Avenue (Tom Hendry Theatre at the MTC Warehouse) – Exchange District tel: 204.942.6537 or 1.877.446.4500 email: [email protected] www.mtc.mb.ca

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Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE) w PTE is Winnipeg’s second-largest live theatre and offers an incredibly intimate experience with all seats less than 30 feet from the stage. The five-play season features a range of comedies and dramas. PTE is well known for its holiday family show which transforms the works of Robert Munsch to the stage. Season runs from October through April.

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Theatre Projects Manitoba is celebrating 21 years – join them for their 2011 Season: Prairie Plays for the People. The World premiere of The Moonlight Sonata of Beethoven Blatz by Armin Wiebe will take place from April 7–17. A musical folk play that will lift you from bread dough in the pan up to white clouds in the sky, this lyrical play is tinged with the Flat German of Wiebe’s beloved Gutenthal novels.

In their 23rd season WJT is the champion of new plays! Join them for an exciting line-up of Canadian and World premieres: a new adaptation of August Strindberg’s The Father (January 27 - February 6, 2011) by Toronto’s Julie Tepperman; and One of Ours (March 31 April 10, 2011) the newest work from the award winning author of Talk.

tel: 204.989.2400 email: [email protected] www.theatreprojectsmanitoba.ca

All plays at the easily accessible Berney Theatre - Asper Jewish Community Campus, 123 Doncaster Street — Tuxedo. Free Parking.

Season runs October through April 10, 2011.

box office: 204.477.7478 email: [email protected] www.wjt.ca

Virtuosi Concerts w Virtuosi Concerts is Winnipeg’s première chamber music and recital series, presenting 13 concerts per season in Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall at the University of Winnipeg. Now celebrating its 20th season, Virtuosi has established a reputation for showcasing national and international artists of the highest calibre.

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) w The WSO performs to over 100,000 audience members each year and more than 80 concerts belonging to four major series including: Masterworks (classical repertoire), Pops (popular music with orchestral arrangements and guest artists), Sundays with the Family (concerts for kids 12 and under), Soundbytes (a new series that demonstrates just how much classical music is used in popular culture) and a variety of feature performances throughout the season.

515 Portage Avenue – Downtown tel: 204.786.9000 email: [email protected] www.virtuosi.mb.ca

Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (WJO) w The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, founded by Winnipeg’s premier jazz musicians and loved by local jazz mavens, presents their 14th season of great big band concerts at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. The WJO showcases superb local artists and features appearances by exciting national and international guest artists. Concerts cover the range of jazz standards and old favourites to new compositions.

Tickets available at the WSO box office at 204.949.3999 or online at www.wso.ca or at Ticketmaster at 204.780.3333 or online at ticketmaster.ca. 1020-555 Main Street (Centennial Concert Hall) – Exchange District email: [email protected] www.wso.ca

Season runs from October through May. 300 Memorial Boulevard (Winnipeg Art Gallery) – Downtown tel: 204.632.5299 email: [email protected] www.winnipegjazzorchestra.com

Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers (WCD) w Founded in 1964 the company has fostered the growth of many professional dance artists, choreographers and teachers and has made seminal contribution to the evolution of modern dance in Canada. Each season WCD creates and presents new work from within the Company and also introduces Winnipeg audiences to some of the best choreography and dance from the rest of Canada. 

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The Rachel Browne Theatre, 2nd Floor, 211 Bannatyne Avenue (Crocus Building) – Exchange District tel: 204.452.0229 email: [email protected] www.winnipegscontemporarydancers.ca

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Experience a little retail therapy in Winnipeg. From large suburban shopping malls, to discount outlets offering some of the best deals on the Prairies, to the one-of-akind shops and trendy boutiques lining the sidewalks in some of Winnipeg’s unique neighbourhoods – Winnipeg offers great excursions for those who were born to shop.

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Polo Park Shopping Centre w Centrally located, Polo Park offers over 200 stores and services including restaurants, cinemas, bowling, The Bay, Sears, Zellers and presents the city’s largest selection of retailers. A bright airy setting and a superior Guest Services program makes Polo Park the ideal shopping experience for everyone.

Essential Downtown Shopping! cityplace is in the heart of the city and features a variety of shops and restaurants, a liquor mart and a pharmacy. 333 St. Mary Avenue, between Donald and Hargrave Streets – Downtown tel: 204.989.1800 www.cityplacewinnipeg.com

1485 Portage Avenue – St. James tel: 204.784.2500 email: [email protected] www.polopark.ca

Garden City Shopping Centre w Garden City offers over 75 shops and services and has what you need to make your home, and your life, more comfortable. Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while shopping for essentials or indulging in the not-so-essentials.

Portage Place Shopping Centre w Located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, Portage Place is the hub of downtown shopping with over 100 services, restaurants, and stores, including Holt Renfrew Personal Shopping & Cosmetics and the spectacular Entertainment Level featuring Manitoba’s only IMAX, the Globe Cinema, and Prairie Theatre Exchange. Plus, take advantage of free* heated underground weekend parking and skywalk access to the MTS Centre.

2305 McPhillips Street at Leila Avenue – North End tel: 204.339.0956 www.shopgardencity.ca

Grant Park Shopping Centre w Find over 70 shops and services. In addition to many specialty retailers and professional services, Grant Park features major anchors such as Empire Theatres, McNally Robinson Booksellers, Safeway, Shoppers Drug Mart, Liquor Mart and the newly renovated Zellers. Follow Grant Park trends on Facebook and Twitter to get the latest updates instantly. 

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393 Portage Avenue, between Carlton and Vaughan Street – Downtown tel: 204.925.4636 email: [email protected] www.portageplace.mb.ca

1120 Grant Avenue – River Heights tel: 204.475.8556 www.grantparkshoppingcentre.com

St. Vital Centre w St. Vital Centre is Manitoba’s complete shopping experience. With over 160 stores and services, this family-friendly destination features a premier merchandise mix to fit your lifestyle. St. Vital Centre features a great selection of casual dining options, a children’s play park, Kids Club and an exceptional Customer Service Program.

Kildonan Place Shopping Centre w With over 100 stores and services, Kildonan Place is northeast Winnipeg’s largest shopping centre. This family-oriented regional mall is home to Camp KP, a children’s play area, and incomparable Guest Services including complimentary use of strollers, wheelchairs and motorized scooters.

Bishop Grandin Boulevard and St. Mary’s Road – St. Vital tel: 204.257.5646 email: [email protected] www.stvitalcentre.com

1555 Regent Avenue West – Transcona tel: 204.661.6116 email: [email protected] www.kildonanplace.com | www.twitter.com/kildonanplace

Winnipeg Square w Winnipeg’s largest underground mall offers 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. 360 Main Street – Downtown Portage and Main tel: 204.949.7140 www.winnipegsquare.com

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The Exchange District Check out all the Exchange District has to offer! Antiques, book stores, gift shops, clothing and furniture boutiques make the neighbourhood a unique shopping destination. Established in the early 20th century, the Exchange District National Historic Site is the original centre of commerce and culture in Winnipeg. The backdrop to the city’s bustling business and arts scene, the district has been preserved and nurtured as one of North America’s most colourful and cosmopolitan neighbourhoods.

Academy Road Academy Road offers the finest shops and services catering to the discriminating shopper, with designer-original fashions, toy and gift shops, bakeries, a specialty grocery store, coffee houses and restaurants, gourmet catered fare, a chocolatier, a gourmet food and wine store and much more. www.academyroadbiz.com

tel: 204.942.6716 email: [email protected] www.exchangedistrict.org

Corydon Avenue 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.

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.

tel: 204.284.3700 www.corydonbiz.com

tel: 204.474.1008 www.osbornevillage.com

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Fitness buffs, golfers and sports fanatics look no further than Winnipeg for your ultimate sports experience. From travelers looking to stay on track with their fitness program, to golfers looking to hit the links, and sports fans wanting to cheer on the home team – Winnipeg has a variety of sports, fitness and recreation facilities and events waiting to be discovered. Manitoba Moose w Delivering real hockey to real hockey fans, the Manitoba Moose are the “go-to entertainment destination” for Winnipeggers and visitors alike. The Moose continue to thrill fans and stay atop the American Hockey League standings while offering an affordable night out in one of the greatest hockey environments in the world – MTS Centre.

The Golf Dome w The Golf Dome, Winnipeg’s premier indoor golf facility, offers something for everyone in the family. Hit balls on an indoor threetier driving range, play the challenging 18 hole indoor mini golf course, try one of three virtual golf simulators, play a few games of pool or just relax and enjoy a snack or beverage. The facility may be booked after hours to play your favourite field sport on artificial turf. It is a great place to hold a birthday party or a unique social event.

Season runs from October to April. Tickets at Ticketmaster 204.780.3333 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca 300 Portage Avenue – Downtown tel: 204.987.7825 email: [email protected] www.moosehockey.com

Open year-round except for Christmas Day. Summer hours are from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm and winter hours are from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. 1205 Wilkes Avenue (off Sterling Lyon Parkway via Lorimer Boulevard) – Fort Garry tel: 204.489.7776 www.golfdome.ca

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Enjoy a day of play with a nine-hole par 27 golf course, mini 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 are available. Salisbury House now operates the restaurant at the Harbour View Golf Course and Recreation Complex. Open year-round. 2.5 kms east of Highway #59 at 1867 Springfield Road, within Kilcona Park – Transcona tel: 204.222.2751 email: [email protected] www.lakelandgolfmanagement.com

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Red River Co-op Speedway w Red River Co-op Speedway is the fastest sport on the Prairies! Every Thursday night all summer, catch bumper-to-bumper, wheel-towheel racing action on central Canada’s largest dirt oval. In addition to regular weekly classes, including Late Models, Red River Co-op Speedway is also visited by the high powered Sprint Cars.

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Springhill Winter Sports Park Located just a short drive from Winnipeg on Highway 59 North, Springhill Winter Sports Park is a great winter experience. With 7 hectares of ski-able area, the Park includes 10 ski runs, a quad chairlift and a tow rope. The Terrain Park offers something for all levels and abilities from beginner to extreme advanced. The Terrain Park features the following: Jumps, Tabletops 20 ft – 40 ft – 60 ft, Hips, 30 ft down flat down rail, 15 stair set and hand rail, rainbow rail, A Frame rail, Battleship rail, C rail, 30 ft, 20 ft and 10 ft rails and boxes. There is also a Half Pipe, Race Run and Mogul Run, and a Learning Fun Zone Slow Area. Certified instructors are also on hand.

Season runs from the beginning of May through the end of September. 8 kms south of the Winnipeg Perimeter down Highway #75 – Just Outside (South) tel: 204.582.0527 www.redrivercoopspeedway.ca

The Park includes a 3,500 square foot Customer Service / Rental Shop and Group Use Area and a separate area to be used as a media room and a meeting room for private functions and birthday parties. There is also a fully operational kitchen and Sports Bar for customers to enjoy throughout their visit.

Speedworld Indoor Kart Track w Racing so real you may need a ride home! Speedworld features real European style racing karts for the true racing enthusiast! The 40 km/h “sprint karts” will thrill drivers of all ages (4’10” min. height) and the 50 km/h “race karts” will leave you breathless (18 yrs or 16 with a driver’s license). The 1/4 km indoor track is ideal for both novice and experienced drivers looking for an adrenalin fix! Some of Speedworld’s notable racers have included Paul Walker (actor, The Fast and the Furious), and Dennis Quaid (actor, Vantage Point). At Speedworld every day is race day with arrive-and-drive racing (no reservations required). State-of-the-art AMB timing system makes the racing even more intense! At Speedworld it’s not like racing it IS racing!

Please call or check the website for hours of operation. School and group rates are available weekdays during the daytime. The season starts December 15th and runs until April 1. Highway 59 North (Just Outside – North) tel: 204.224.3051 email: [email protected] www.springhillwinterpark.com 1. Snowboarder at the Arctic Glacier Winter Park at The Forks 2. Winnipeg Goldeyes 3. Manitoba Bisons Football 4. The Golf Dome 5. Team Canada Volleyball 6. Winnipeg Goldeyes 7. Winnipeg Wesmen

Open from noon to midnight 363 days a year! 575 Berry Street – St. James tel: 204.774.KART (774.5278) email: [email protected] www.speedworld.ca

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To catch the high-flying, hard-hitting volleyball action, check out the website for the latest scoop on Team Canada’s next matches!

Season runs from June through November.

Get in the game with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers! Experience the history of Bomber football through ten Grey Cup championships, and 80 years of heart-stopping entertainment in the Canadian Football League. Tickets at Ticketmaster at 204.780.3333 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca. 1465 Maroons Road (Canad Inns Stadium) – St. James tel: 204.784.2583 email: [email protected] www.bluebombers.com

tel: 204.474.7084 www.volleyball.ca

University of Manitoba Bisons w Bison Sports is the Interuniversity Athletic Program at the University of Manitoba. Student athletes have been selected to represent the University of Manitoba in nine different sports on 16 different teams. On most weekends from the end of August through the end of March you will find these athletes competing in sports ranging from football to swimming to hockey, striving to win the right to advance to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) National Championships for their respective sport.

Winnipeg Goldeyes w Shaw Park is home to the American Association’s Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club. Featuring 28 concessions, 30 luxury Skysuites, a Supersuite, and a patio deck for private functions, one of the finest minor league ballparks in North America is also home to Hu’s On First, a full-service Asian bistro overlooking right field. Total seating capacity is 7,481.

University of Manitoba – Fort Garry Campus tel: 204.474.9611 email: [email protected] www.gobisons.ca

In addition to family-friendly Goldeyes baseball, the ballpark has played host to concerts and other sports, as well as charity and special events, drawing almost three million people downtown since it opened in 1999.

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Shaw Park is also available year-round, for meetings, conferences and other private functions.

The University of Winnipeg Wesmen men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and soccer teams offer exciting, affordable family entertainment as they compete against teams from across the country. Visit the Duckworth Centre and the Winnipeg Soccer complex for games from September to March.

One Portage Avenue East – Exchange District tel: 204.982.2273 email: [email protected] www.goldeyes.com www.canwestpark.com

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Assiniboine Golf Club

2045 Ness Avenue

204.988.9313

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Bel Acres Golf & C.C.

1200 Sturgeon Road

204.632.8337

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Crescent Drive Golf Course

781 Crescent Drive

204.986.5911

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Harbour View Golf Course

1867 Springfield Road

204.222.2751

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John Blumberg Golf Course

4540 Portage Avenue

204.986.3490

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Kildonan Park Golf Course

2021 Main Street

204.986.5679

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Larters at St. Andrews

30 River Road

204.334.2107

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The Players Course

2695 Inkster Boulevard

204.697.4976

PB

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River Oaks Golf Course

South on Waverley Street

204.261.4653

PB

18

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7 days

Rossmere Golf Course

925 Watt Street

204.988.1540

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Shooters Family Golf Centre

2731 Main Street

204.339.2326

PB

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St. Boniface Golf Club

100 Youville Street

204.233.2497

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Transcona Golf Club

2120 Dugald Road

204.222.6171

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Tuxedo Golf Course

400 Shaftsbury Blvd.

204.888.2867

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The Wildewood Club

761 North Drive

204.284.7385

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Windsor Park Golf Course

10 Des Meurons Street

204.986.3006

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Winnipeg Canoe Club

56 Dunkirk Drive

204.233.1105

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Beausejour Golf Course

204.268.2010

Mars Sandhills Golf Course

204.265.6444

Bridges Golf Course

204.735.3000

Netley Creek Golf Course

204.738.4653

Carman Golf Course

204.745.2366

Oakwood Golf Course

204.422.8045

Cottonwood Golf Club

204.422.5540

Portage la Prairie Golf Club

204.857.6177

Elmhurst Golf & C.C.

204.224.2244

Rat River Golf Club

204.433.7177

Fantasy Lake Golf Course

204.777.7273

Ridgewood Golf Course

204.326.6225

Girouxsalem Golf & Country Club

204.326.5722

Riverview Golf & Country Club

204.746.2027

Heritage Golf Course

204.757.2830

Scotswood Links

204.436.2600

Kingswood Golf & Country Club

204.736.4079

Selkirk Golf & Country Club

204.482.2050

LaVerendrye Golf Club

204.424.5046

South Interlake Golf & Country Club

204.322.5335

Lorette Golf Course

204.878.2172

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Winnipeg is a city with a story to tell at just about every street corner. One of the best ways to explore and discover the city is through the many historical guided walking tours, river boat excursions and interpretive tours. Here you will find a comprehensive listing of various tours in Winnipeg, which highlight some of the city’s storied neighbourhoods and captivating attractions.

Decoding the Ancient Egyptian and Masonic Mysteries of the Manitoba Legislative Building

Geocaching and GPS Adventures Why not discover Manitoba’s francophone communities using GPS technology. It’s easy and fun for all ages. Tourisme Riel offers GPS tours based on themes and regions as well as rental units. No experience is necessary as Tourisme Riel will guide you through the use of a GPS to get you from site to site. It’s like a tour and treasure hunt all in one. And for those interested in geocaching, several caches have been strategically placed in areas of interest in Old St. Boniface. Let the fun begin!

Do you ever wonder why the Manitoba Legislative Building has sphinxes on it? Find out as you bring the Hermetic Code book to life with this fascinating tour on the many symbols and hidden meanings behind the mystical architecture of the building. You will uncover trails of occult clues concealed in the building’s architecture so intelligently masked it has escaped historians and visitors for nearly a hundred years! Check the website for tour dates, prices and for more information.

Tourisme Riel 204.233.8343 | 1.866.808.8338 email: [email protected] www.tourismeriel.com

tel: 204.989.9630 email: [email protected] www.heartlandtravel.ca

Heartland Travel - Haunted Winnipeg Bus Tours

Exchange District Walking Tours

Are you ready to investigate the paranormal? Are you up to photographing mysterious lights and orbs? Join the tour “undertaker,” who is “dying” to tell you historical tales of haunted sites and peculiar activities that take place at famous haunted locations throughout Winnipeg. The Haunted Winnipeg Bus Tours run on selected nights from June to the end of October. Bring your camera and capture the spirit! Check the website for a variety of other touring options.

Take a guided tour and lose yourself in the early 1900s Winnipeg. Steeped in history, the Exchange District tells the story of our city’s transition from a boomtown to Canada’s current cultural oasis. Knowledgeable and dynamic tour guides tell tales of power, corruption and past heroism while you enjoy an exceptional collection of architecture from both inside and out. A must-see for any visitor to Winnipeg! Group rates available on all tours for 10 or more people. General tours are approximately one-and-a-half hours in duration, specialty tours are 45 minutes in length. See the BIZ website for further tour descriptions.

tel: 204.989.9630 email: [email protected] www.heartlandtravel.ca

Season runs from June to September.

The M.S. River Rouge offers public sightseeing cruises that sail twice daily from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Specialty cruises such as Family Fun Saturdays and Lower Fort Garry are also available. Each cruise offers entertainment.

M.S. River Rouge

tel: 204.942.6716 email: [email protected] www.exchangedistrict.org

The M.S. River Rouge can also be booked for both Corporate and Private charters for groups of up to 400 people.

The Forks National Historic Site of Canada Interactive Tours

The M.S. River Rouge hosts I’m On A Boat ... Party Cruises every Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights from 10:30 pm – 2:00 am, with disc jockey and dancing.

Known as the “Gateway to the Canadian West” The Forks National Historic Site of Canada preserves and commemorates its 6,000 year history through enlightening and entertaining tours. In the guided interpretive tours you can explore the site with one of the costumed Parks Canada guides who bring The Forks’ colourful past to life. Tours are available in both French and English, are approximately one hour long and are wheelchair accessible.

Please refer to the cruise schedule for exact times and dates of various cruises that will be taking place on board the M.S. River Rouge. Please call to confirm docking location.

Season runs July and August. Tours depart from the Parks Canada Kiosk in the Explore Manitoba Centre at The Forks.

tel: 204.774.7009 email: [email protected] www.msrouge.com

Information and Group Tours 204.98FORKS (983.6757) www.parkscanada.gc.ca/forks www.visitwinnipegnow.com

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Old St. Boniface Walking Tours Experience Winnipeg’s French Quarter and history at its best. The tour will guide you through the rich history of the francophone community and the history of the French Quarter as you visit landmarks and observe historic architecture. Learn about the magnificent St. Boniface Cathedral, the great fire, and its new, modern design.

Walking tours of the downtown area are told with a combination of drama, intrigue and precedence. Historical secrets are revealed in the Brookside Cemetery; Boom and Bust of Winnipeg; Pestilence, Shamans and Doctors; More than Métis the Eye; Naughty Bawdy Tour; Murder, Mystery and Mayhem; Symbols, Secrets & Sacrifices Under the Golden Boy and the very popular Haunted Investigates Bus Tours and the Historical Haunted Winnipeg Bus Tour.

The one-and-a-half to two hour walking tour of Old St. Boniface is offered twice daily at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm seven days a week from the May long weekend to September long weekend and begins at the Tourisme Riel office in the Old St. Boniface City Hall at 219 Provencher Blvd. Tours are also available at other times upon request.

Season runs from April 1 to September 15. Off season tours are also available. Please call or email for information. tel: 204.898.GOST (4678) email: [email protected] www.muddywatertours.ca

Tourisme Riel 204.233.8343 | 1.866.808.8338 email: [email protected] www.tourismeriel.com

North Point Douglas, Walking Through History Tour

Paddlewheel River Boats Ltd. Take a scenic river cruise aboard the Paddlewheel Queen or Paddlewheel Princess river boats. Dine, dance or just enjoy the evening on Winnipeg’s beautiful rivers.

For many decades following the arrival of the Selkirk settlers, Point Douglas was the most prestigious location in Winnipeg in which to live. Situated on an attractive peninsula of land with the river winding around it, the colonists had easy access to the Hudson Bay post for supplies, drinking water, and transportation. Its citizens were the future leaders of Winnipeg.

Season runs from May to October. Alexander Docks (just off Waterfront Drive) – The Exchange District tel: 204.942.4500 email: [email protected] www.paddlewheelcruises.com

The tour begins from the Ross House Museum in Joe Zuken Heritage Park and is approximately 45 minutes long. No admission fee. Reservations for a minimum group of four and a maximum of 15 are required.

Routes on the Red

Season runs July and August from Wednesday to Sunday.

Explore the culture, geography, history and wildlife of Manitoba’s Red River Valley with more than 20 self-directed Routes on the Red Tours. Spend an afternoon or day walking in the footsteps of voyageurs, discovering the legacy of glaciers and grasslands or cycling the shores of ancient Lake Agassiz.

tel: 204.943.3958 www.mhs.mb.ca

For comprehensive tour itineraries, fascinating facts and fabulous reasons to walk, cycle, drive or paddle your way through the beauty you’ll find along the Red River, visit the website. www.routesonthered.ca

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West End BIZ Mural Walking Tours Chosen as a past Top Tourist Attraction by WHERE magazine, the West End BIZ walking tours of the area’s 50+ murals are offered through the summer. The fully guided tours follow two prescribed routes along Ellice Avenue and Sargent Avenue. They allow participants to experience the unique history and culture of the area, providing information about the murals, but also historical facts and entertaining stories about the West End. Many of the area’s eclectic shops and ethnic restaurants are also highlighted as part of an engaging narrative.

Guided historical tours along the Assiniboine and Red Rivers depart The Forks port every 15 minutes from 10:00 am to sunset, seven days a week during the summer months. Adult fares are $10, youth and seniors are $9. The Splash Charter Boat is a 50-foot licensed cruise boat and can accommodate up to 35 people for private functions. Call for reservations. The River Spirit Water Bus offers a transportation system in the downtown Winnipeg area. There are nine docks which are serviced every 15 minutes. One way fare is $3, a full day pass is $15.

The tours run Monday through Saturday and last two hours, with flexible start times available. They also include a refreshment stop at a West End restaurant. Up to 16 unique murals can be viewed per tour, including Adam Beach, Iceland, Fables & Folklore, The Real League of Nations and Zoohky. The cost is only $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Groups of two to fifteen participants can be accommodated.

Canoe rentals are also available at The Forks historical port. tel: 204.783.6633 www.splashdash.ca

Tournées Marche-Donc St. Boniface Tours Take a guided two hour walking tour of historic St. Boniface and get to know Louis Riel, Gabrielle Roy, and Jean-Baptiste Lagimodiere and Marie-Anne Gaboury, the first non-native couple in the west, as well as local artists and their work.

Season runs from June through August.

Tours are available in French and English for groups of five or more from April to October.

Winnipeg City Tour (NEW)

tel: 204.954.7900 email: [email protected] www.westendbiz.ca City bus tour, every Monday, Thursday and Saturday, from 8:30 am to 11 am departing from the VIA Rail station (arrivals area). Professional guides will take you through the beautiful city of Winnipeg and give commentary on its history and attractions. Stops include the Legislative Building, the St. Boniface Cathedral and the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden and the English Gardens at Assiniboine Park.

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Winnipeg 2011 Visitors Guide Photo Credits Cover

Winnipeg Folk Festival: Boris Minkevich/ Winnipeg Free Press Tourism Downtown: Mike Aporius/Winnipeg Free Press Page 2

Le Festival du Voyageur: Dan Harper Photography Fort Gibraltar: Dan Harper Photography Page 3

Marina James: Ron Hogue Pages 6 & 7

1. Forks Market: Brent Bellamy 2. Winnipeg Art Gallery: Ernest P. Mayer 3. Sarah Davey & Tristan Dobrowne, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet: David Cooper 4. Cake Clothing in the Exchange: Brent Bellamy 5. Ancient Seas Gallery at the Manitoba Museum: Manitoba Museum 6. Manitoba Legislative Building: Dodgie Dator 7. Winning at the Slots at Club Regent Casino: Manitoba Lotteries 8. Oak Hammock Marsh: Olga Shuralova 9. In Riel’s Footsteps: Tourisme Riel 10. Western Canada Aviation Museum: Western Canada Aviation Museum Page 8

Manitoba Legislative Building: Brent Bellamy Esplanade Riel Bridge: Jerry Grajewski Page 9

Guess Who: Manitoba Film & Music Johnathan Toews: Wikimedia Commons Louis Riel: I. Bennetto & Co. Chris Jericho: Wikimedia Commons Nellie MClung: Manitoba Archives Guy Maddin: Wikimedia Commons 1. Crash Test Dummies: Manitoba Film & Music Weakerthans: Brook Reynolds Len Cariou in Manitoba Theatre Centre’s production of Our Town: Bruce Monk Page 12

Explore Manitoba Centre at the Forks: Travel Manitoba Winnipeg Cityscape: Linda Barringer Page 13

Le Festival du Voyageur Snow Sculpture: Dan Harper Photography Fireworks: Kevin Wolk Page 14

Folklorama: Vince Pahkala Ciclovia in Downtown Winnipeg: Downtown BIZ/Jolene Olive Page 15

1. Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade: Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade 2. Jazz Winnipeg Festival: Jazz Winnipeg/ Travis Tait 3. The Forks River Trail: The Forks North Portage Partnership Page 17

1. Winnipeg Pride Festival: Winnipeg Lesbian & Gay Pride Inc. 2. Doors Open Winnipeg: Heritage Winnipeg 3. Teddy Bears’ Picnic: The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba 4. Le Festival du Voyageur: Dan Harper Photography Page 18

1. Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival: Brett Howe 2. Pearl of the Orient Pavilion at Folklorama: Lance Thomson Photographic 3. Winnipeg Folk Festival: Denis Buchan Page 21

1. Manito Ahbee Festival: Manito Ahbee Festival 2. Winnipeg International Children’s Festival: Dan Harper Photography

3. Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade: Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade Page 22

Burton Cummings Theatre: Dan Harper Photography MTS Centre: Mike Grandmaison Page 23

Words & Deeds at the Winnipeg Convention Centre: Winnipeg Convention Centre Page 24

1. Cinematheque: Cinematheque 2. 3D movie at Imax Theatre: Imax Theatre Winnipeg 3. West End Cultural Centre: Brock Hamilton Page 25

Le Festival du Voyageur: Dan Harper Photography Folklorama: Lance Thomson Photographic Pages 26 & 27

1. Grand Prix Amusements: Grand Prix Amusements 2. Fun Mountain Waterslide Park: Fun Mountain Waterslide Park 3. Grand Prix Amusements: Grand Prix Amusements 4. Manitoba Children’s Museum: AV Photography 5. U-Puttz Black Light Miniature Golf: U-Puttz Black Light Miniature Golf

2. St. Boniface Cathedral: Anthony Fernando 3. Riel House National Historic Site: C. Aronec / Parks Canada 4. Western Canada Aviation Museum: Ruehle Design 5. Grant’s Old Mill: Victor Jarman 6. Grasslands Exhibit at the Manitoba Museum: Manitoba Museum Page 40

Transcona Historical Museum: Transcona Historical Museum Page 41

Osborne Village: Brent Bellamy Bar Italia: Brian Scott Page 42 & 43

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Corydon Avenue: Brent Bellamy Exchange District: Brent Bellamy Tribe of One, Marie-Jo Dandeneau Corydon Avenue: Ted Sali Dining at the Forks: Brian Hirsch Entertainment in Winnipeg: Merrit Rawsthorne

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1. Kings Head Pub: Brent Bellamy 2. Windsor Hotel: Brent Bellamy 3. Entertainment in Winnipeg: Dan Harper Page 45

Fort Gibraltar: Dan Harper Photography Forks Market: Juncatta International

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Mayberry Fine Art: Ruehle Design Exhibition at the Graffiti Gallery: Graffiti Art Programming Inc.

1. Red River College: Marie Roach 2. Esplanade Riel Bridge: Victor Jarman 3. Circle of Life Thunderbird House: Scott Stephens 4. Mural at the Forks: Graffiti Art Programming

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1. Early Masters Sculpture at the Winnipeg Art Gallery: Ernest P. Mayer 2. FAX, December 12, 2009 – February 21, 2010, installation view: Bill Eakin 3. Artwork at Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art: Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Page 30

1. Artwork at the Winnipeg Art Gallery: Winnipeg Art Gallery 2. Woodlands Gallery Interior: Woodlands Gallery 3. Painting at the Wah-sa Gallery: Wah-sa Gallery 4. Winnipeg Art Gallery exhibit: Ernest P. Mayer Page 31

Assiniboia Downs: Assiniboia Downs Club Regent Casino: Manitoba Lotteries Page 32

1. Train at McPhillips Street Casino: Manitoba Lotteries 2. Upper Deck Lounge at McPhillips Street Casino: Manitoba Lotteries Page 33

Orientation Gallery at the Manitoba Museum: Manitoba Museum St. Boniface Museum: St. Boniface Museum Pages 34 & 35

1. Air Force Heritage Museum and Air Park: 17 Wing Imaging, CFB Winnipeg 2. Fort La Reine Museum: Fort La Reine Museum 3. Living Parairie Museum: Jonina Ewart 4. Maison Gabrielle-Roy: Maison Gabrielle-Roy: 5. Lower Fort Garry: Lower Fort Garry Page 37

1. Science Gallery at the Manitoba Museum: Manitoba Museum 2. Nonsuch at the Manitoba Museum: Manitoba Museum 3. Manitoba Historical Society Dalnavert Museum: City of Winnipeg Museums Board 4. Dinosaur skeleton at the Manitoba Museum: Ruehle Design Page 38 & 39

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1. Manitoba Legislative Building: Brian Rudolf 2. Shopping at the Forks Market: Travel Manitoba 3. Skateboard Plaza at the Forks: The Forks North Portage Partnership 4. Millennium Library: Millennium Library 5. Busking at the Forks: The Forks North Portage Partnership 6. Johnston Terminal Patio: Travel Manitoba 7. Fort Gibraltar: Dan Harper Photography 8. Fort Gibraltar: Chris Jensen 9. Path of Time at The Forks: Juncatta International 10. Prairie Dog Central Railway: Prairie Dog Central Railway Page 50

1. University of Winnipeg: Harv Sawatsky 2. University of Manitoba: University of Manitoba 3. Royal Canadian Mint: Merlin Braun Page 51

English Garden at Assiniboine Park: Linda McFadyen Kildonan Park: Von Louie Cruz Page 52

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Scarlet Ibis: Darlene Stack Assiboine Park Pavilion: Brent Bellamy Lion at Assiniboine Park Zoo: Darlene Stack Leo Mol Sculpture Garden: Linda McFadyen Winnie the Bear Statue at Assiniboine Park: Darlene Stack

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Grand Beach: Brent Bellamy Bison Safari: Stan Swanson King’s Park: Paul Sloggett English Gardens at Assiniboine Park: Assiniboine Park Conservancy 5. Oak Hammock Marsh: Oak Hammock Marsh Page 56

The Drowsy Chaperone, The John Hirsch Theatre at Manitoba Theatre Centre Mainstage, 2009-10: Bruce Monk Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet in Moulin Rouge – The Ballet: Bruce Monk

1. Artifacts at Ross House Museum: Robert Barrow

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4. Shrimp Salad: Manitoba Canola Growers

Le Cercle Molière’s production of L’inscription (l to r) Alain Jean, Natalie Labossiere, Jeannette Arcard and Vincent Dureault: Le Cercle Molière

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1. Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra: Robert Wilson 2. Rod Beattie in Wingfield Lost and Found: Ian Jackson 3. Manitoba Opera, Carmen, Krsitin Chávez (Carmen) and David Pomeroy (Don José): R. Tinker 4. Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra: Keith Levit Photography 5. Virtuosi Concerts: L. Chung 6. Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers: Denis Kashton Page 60

Cake Clothing: Cake Clothing Polo Park Shopping Centre: Ian McCausland Page 63

Winnipeg Blue Bombers: Dave Darichuk Manitoba Moose: Manitoba Moose Pages 64 & 65

1. Snowboarder at the Forks: The Forks North Portage Partnership 2. Winnipeg Goldeyes: Doug Little 3. Manitoba Bisons Football: Manitoba Bisons 4. The Golf Dome: The Golf Dome 5. Team Canada Volleyball: FIVB 6. Winnipeg Goldeyes: Dave Hill 7. Winnipeg Wesmen: kellymortonphotography.com Page 66

1. Golf: Juncatta International 2. Winnipeg Blue Bombers mascots: Dave Darichuk 3. Winnipeg Blue Bombers: Dave Darichuk Page 68

Tour during Doors Open Winnipeg: Heritage Winnipeg 1919 Strike Tour: Heritage Winnipeg Pages 70 & 71

1. Hermetic Code Tour: Heartland International Travel & Tours 2. Paddlewheel River Boats Ltd.: Doowah Design Inc. 3. College universitaire de Saint Boniface: Connie Popowe 4. Exchange District Walking Tour: Exchange District BIZ 5. Exchange District: Tannis Hogue 6. Exchange District Walking Tour Guide: Exchange District BIZ 7. Mural Walking Tour: West End BIZ Page 73

Fresh Berry Dessert: Brian Gould Photography Bistro 7 1/4: Bistro 7 1/4 Pages 74 & 75

1. Japanese Salad Rolls: Brian Gould Photography 2. Cheese Cake: Tatsuya Goto 3. Meal from The Fort Garry Hotel: The Fort Garry Hotel 4. Coffee House: Tatsuya Goto Pages 76 & 77

1. Bread Pudding at 529 Wellington: Steve Salnikowski, Chronic Creative 2. Cake: Manitoba Canola Growers 3. Bistro 7 1/4: Brain Gould Photography 4. Dining in the Exchange: Travel Manitoba Pages 78 & 79

1. Chocolate Cake at Terrace Fifty-Five: Steve Salnikowski , Chronic Creative 2. Pizzeria Gusto: Pizzeria Gusto 3. Dinner Plate: Manitoba Canola Growers 4. Corydon Avenue Patio: Corydon Avenue BIZ 5. Meal at the Velvet Glove Restaurant in the Fairmont Winnipeg: Fairmont Winnipeg Pages 80 & 81

1. Sushi: Oliver Dolinsky 2. Potato Fries: Brain Gould Photography 3. Squash Soup: Brian Gould Photography

Salad: Manitoba Canola Growers Page 83

Place Louis Riel Suite Hotel: Place Louis Riel Lobby at the Fairmont Winnipeg: The Fairmont Winnipeg Page 94

Hi Winnipeg Downtowner Hostel: Hi-Winnipeg Downtowner Hostel Page 95

Forks Patio: Brent Bellamy Biking in Wolseley: Brent Bellamy Fold Out Map

1. Skate Park at The Forks: Harv Sawatsky 2. Exchange District: Brent Bellamy Pages 96 & 97

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The Forks: Brent Bellamy Downtown Winnipeg: Brent Bellamy Exchange District: Juncatta International Out to Lunch Concert: Downtown Winnipeg BIZ 5. Broadway Avenue: Brent Bellamy 6. The Johnston Terminal at the Forks: Brent Bellamy Page 100

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Le Festival du Voyageur: Tourisme Riel Old St. Boniface City Hall, Brent Bellamy St. Boniface Cathedral: Brent Bellamy St. Boniface Museum: Rob Barrow

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1. West End Mural: West End BIZ 2. Leo Mol Sculpture Garden: Linda McFadyen 3. Grey Gibbon at the Assiniboine Park Zoo – Darlene Stack Page 104

Top Row Fort Gibraltar: Dan Harper Photography Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra: Keith Levit Photography Manitoba Theatre Centre: Tracy Penner, Jennifer Villaverde, Phillippa Domville and Daria Puttaert in Top Girls: Bruce Monk Cuba Pavilion at Folklorama: Lance Thomson Photographic Leo Mol Sculpture Garden: Mike Sigurdson Bottom Row Manitoba Opera – Marriage of Figaro: Robert Tinker Ancient Seas Gallery at the Manitoba Museum: Manitoba Museum Winnipeg Art Gallery: Brain Gould Lower Fort Garry: Doug Dealey Riel House National Historic Site: C. Aronec/ Parks Canada Page 105

Corydon Avenue: Brent Bellamy Velvet Glove Restaurant: Fairmont Winnipeg Cheesecake: Tatsuya Goto Elegant Meal: Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport Berry Dessert: Brian Gould Photography Terrace Fifty-Five Chocolate Cake: Steve Salnikowski, Chronic Creative Page 106

Le Festival du Voyageur: Tourism Riel Hoop Dancer: The Forks North Portage Partnership St. Boniface Museum: Ruehle Design In Riel’s Footsteps: Tourisme Riel Le Festival du Voyageur: Dan Harper Photography Bottom: First Nations Pavilion at Folklorama: Lance Thomson Photographic Boral Forest Gallery at the Manitoba Museum: Manitoba Museum Boreal Forest Gallery at the Manitoba Museum: Manitoba Museum Circle of Life Thunderbird House: Ruehle Design Le Festival du Voyageur: Dan Harper

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A culinary cornucopia awaits you in Winnipeg. With one of the highest restaurants per capita ratios in North America — Winnipeg has over 1,100 restaurants, diners and delis specializing in any kind of cuisine you can think of, from regional Canadian fare to fiery hot dishes from the tropics, to gourmet cuisine from award-winning chefs. While here, be sure to sample the globally inspired cuisine found in almost every Winnipeg neighbourhood, nosh on classic diner delights or spend an evening discovering new tastes at one of Winnipeg’s fine restaurants.

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(International|Classic) g w A well established classic dining experience, offering seafood, charbroiled beef and boasting over 50 brands of scotch.

BLÜ FISH (Japanese) g w An intriguing dining environment with a vast selection of innovative sushi recipes welcomed among the downtown business crowd and theatre goers alike.

Fresh vegetarian and vegan cuisine with dishes like the Kung Pao Gluten and Vegetarian Shrimp. Home to a pay-byweight lunch buffet.

Chef: Jesus Lomasang

Chef: Roy Liang

Mon. to Fri. 11 am – 1 am, Sat. 12 pm – 1 am, Sun. 4:30 pm – 9 pm.

Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm. Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – 9:30 pm.

185 Lombard Avenue tel: 204.944.1180 www.baileysprimedining.com

Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm. Dinner: Mon. to Thu. 5 pm – 9:30 pm, Fri. & Sat. 4:30 pm – 11 pm.

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100-208 Edmonton Street tel: 204.943.0251 www.affinitygarden.com

AMICI (Italian|Contemporary) gw Pure, classic Italian flavours with an extensive wine list. The unique seasonal menu often includes Canadian game meats for those who like to try something new each time they visit. Chef: Patrick Shrupka Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm. Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – 10 pm, Sun. Closed. 326 Broadway tel: 204.943.4997 www.amiciwpg.com

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179 Bannatyne Avenue tel: 204.779.9888 www.blufish.ca

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From upscale dinners to casual gettogethers, experience fabulous Canadian cuisine featuring fresh seasonal ingredients. Located downtown in the Delta Hotel.

Choose from an impressive selection of wines, carefully selected to compliment gourmet Italian cuisine. Located below sister restaurant, Amici.

Chef: Jerome Case

Chef: Patrick Shrupka

Mon. to Fri. 6:30 am – 11 pm, Sat. 7 am – 12 pm & 5 pm – 10 pm, Sun. 7 am – 12 pm.

Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 10 pm, Sat. 4 pm – 10 pm.

350 St. Mary Avenue tel: 204.944.7259 www.deltahotels.com

326 Broadway tel: 204.943.5066 www.amiciwpg.com

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DIM SUM GARDEN

(Chinese) w The Dim Sum Garden is a top pick with locals, serving up addictive fare like the deluxe shrimp dumplings. Mon. 11 am – 12 am, Tues. 11 am – 5 pm, Wed. to Sun. 11 am – 12 am. 277 Rupert Avenue tel: 204.942.8297

DON PEDRO’S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN GRILL (Mexican) gw Lively in atmosphere and eclectic in décor, come ready for traditional Mexican cuisine complimented by fresh fruit margaritas. Tue. to Fri. 11 am – 10 pm, Sat. 4 pm – 10 pm, closed Sun. & Mon. 114 Market Avenue tel: 204.956.7465 www.donpedros.ca

EAST INDIA COMPANY PUB & EATERY (Indian) g For over 30 years, the eatery has been popular for its daily lunch and dinner buffets including over 15 entrees, chutneys, yogurts and a dessert bar.

FORT GARRY HOTEL w Voted the” best brunch in town” by many reviewers, on Sundays, The Fort Garry Hotel presents a divine culinary dream including classic Eggs Benedict, meat-carving stations, an indulgent selection of desserts, paired up with a Mimosa or freshlysqueezed orange juice. In the afternoon or evening, relax in the classic Palm Lounge, where a variety of light culinary fare is served enhanced by the local jazz legends nightly. Chef: Joe Wojakowski Brunch: Sun. 9 am – 2 pm.

For an authentic South-American dining experience with the option to order shared dishes as a couple or a group off the main or tapas menu. Great value for the price. Chef: Michael Day

349 York Avenue tel: 204.947.3097 www.eastindiaco.com

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Mon. to Thu. 11 am – 10 pm, Fri. 11 am – 11 pm, Sat. 4:30 pm – 11 pm, Sun. 4:30 pm – 9 pm. One Portage Avenue East tel: 204.982.7426 www.husasianbistro.ca

An opulent dining experience, featuring premium steak, cut in house from specially selected AAA Canadian beef. Located on the corner of Portage and Main.

179 Bannatyne Avenue tel: 204.947.5434 www.hermanos.ca

Tue. to Sat. 11 am – 9 pm, Sun. & Mon. Closed.

Chef: Kyle Julian

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Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11 am – 2:30 pm. Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Sun. 12 pm – 8 pm.

Chef: Candace Hughes

Mild or hot…whatever you like, this large open kitchen serves up delicious dishes from China, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Order favourites like the Kung Pao Chicken and Pad Thai to share.

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Chef: Kamal Mehra

A real gem, this popular downtown eatery shares its space with Aqua Books. You can count on everything coming out of this kitchen to be made from scratch with innovative twists.

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222 Broadway tel: 204.942.6514 www.fortgarryhotel.com

Mon. to Wed. 11:30 am – 2 pm & 5 pm – 9 pm, Thu. 11:30 am – 11 pm, Fri. 11:30 am – 1 am, Sat. 4:30 pm – 1 am, Sun. Closed.

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An ethnic staple in Winnipeg for more than 30 years, George Katsabanis’ casual and friendly restaurant serves traditional Greek cuisine like the chicken souvlaki and freshly baked flax bread. Chef: Peter Konidaris Mon. to Thu. 11:30 am – 10 pm, Fri. & Sat. 11:30 am – 11 pm, Sun. Closed. 520 Ellice Avenue tel: 204.788.4858 www.homersrestaurant.ca

Chef: Frank Vadacchino Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm. Dinner: Mon. to Thu. 5 pm – 10 pm, Fri. & Sat. 5 pm – 11 pm, Sun. 5 pm – 9 pm. Main Floor, 1 Lombard Place tel: 204.942.1000 www.hyssteakhouse.com

ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR (Japanese) g w A spirited and entertaining dining experience, the artistry and showmanship of skilled chefs preparing your sizzling steak, shrimp or chicken right at your group table will be a highlight of the night. Chef: Edwin Velacruz Mon. to Sun. 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm. 189 Carlton Street tel: 204.925.7400 www.ichiban.ca

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IVORY (Indian) g w Enjoy well rounded lunch/dinner buffets or order authentic Indian specialties, an experience complimented by the upscale rich décor and ambiance. Mon. to Wed. 11 am – 10:30 pm, Thu. & Fri. 11 am – 11 pm, Sat. 5 pm – 11 pm, Sun. 5 pm – 10 pm. 200 Main Street tel: 204.944.1600 www.ivoryrestaurant.ca

KING’S HEAD PUB (International|Contemporary) gw A popular meeting place for all ages and types, offering an eclectic menu of English fare with an Indian twist that includes an authentic curry buffet every Friday. Check out the beer selection for something old or new. Chef: Steve Young Mon. to Fri. 11 am – 2 am, Sat. 2 pm – 2 am, Sun. 2 pm – 12 am. 120 King’s Street tel: 204.957.7710 www.kingshead.ca

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LOBBY ON YORK (International|Contemporary) gw This upscale restaurant features contemporary cuisine such as the skillfully prepared steak, fresh fish, seafood, and lamb. Visit their trendy chic lounge before or after your meal for a wide selection of exclusive cocktails. Chef: John Hochman Mon. to Wed. 11:30 am – 12 am, Thu. to Fri. 11:30 am – 1 am, Sat. 5 pm – 1 am, Sun. Closed. 295 York Avenue tel: 204.896.7275 www.thelobbyonyork.com

MUDDY WATERS SMOKEHOUSE (Barbeque) g w Located at The Forks, this southern style BBQ joint is known for tender fall-off – the- bone ribs, oversized burgers and lip smacking good pulled pork. Chef: Jason Engelbretson Mon. to Thu. 11:30 – 9 pm, Fri. 11:30 am – 10 pm, Sat. 12 pm – 10 pm, Sun. 12 pm – 9 pm.

Come for the classic dim sum lunch or Cantonese specialties for dinner.

15 Forks Market Road tel: 204.947.6653 www.muddywaters.ca

Lunch: Mon. to Sun. 11 am – 3 pm. Dinner: Mon. to Sun. 4:30 pm to 11 pm.

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257 King Street tel: 204.943.4655 www.kumkoongarden.com

Mouth-watering Thai fare for a group or romantic date. On your way out shop the selection of exotic accessories and scarves.

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Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm. Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – 10 pm, Sun. 5 pm – 9 pm. 207 Edmonton Street tel: 204.777.0888

PEASANT COOKERY (Regional|Canadian) g w Nestled in the famous Exchange District, the newly-opened cookery boasts an ever-changing menu capitalizing on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Chef: Tristan Foucault Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Dinner: Mon. to Thu. 5 pm – 10 pm, Fri. & Sat. 5 pm – 11 pm, Sun. Closed. 100-283 Bannatyne Avenue tel: 204.989.7700 www.wowhosptitality.com

RESTAURANT DUBROVNIK (International|Classic) gw Located in a historic mansion on the Assiniboine River, renowned for its exceedingly high standards and culinary excellence and old world charm. Chef: Vuiluen Fung Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – close, Sun. closed 390 Assiniboine Avenue tel: 204.944.0594 www.restaurantdubrovnik.com

SAL’S ON THE BRIDGE (Burgers) g w A Winnipeg tradition, this unique Salisbury House location (one of several in the city) is perched on the magnificent Esplanade Riel Bridge. Enjoy views of the mighty Red River and downtown Winnipeg while snacking on Winnipeg’s legendary “nip” hamburger. The red velvet cake is not to be missed. Mon. to Sun. 8 am – 8 pm. Esplanade Riel Bridge tel: 204.237.8305 www.salisburyhouse.ca

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SHANGHAI (Chinese) g w Go back in time at this retro Chinatown hotspot that’s been serving up large portions of authentic classics like the house-made chop suey and lemon chicken for more than 80 years. Mon. closed, Tues. to Thu. 12 pm – 10 pm, Fri. 12 pm – 11 pm, Sat. 3:30 pm – 11 pm, Sun. 3:30 pm – 9 pm. 238 King Street tel: 204.943.7700

STELLA’S

(Café & Bakery) g w Expect a warm welcoming atmosphere at this hopping breakfast joint with many classic and new renditions of morning fare. Stella’s also offers a varied menu for lunch and dinner. Pick up their delectable homemade jam or sinfully delicious baked goods. Chef: Darryl Howard Mon. to Sun. 7 am – 10 pm. 116 Sherbrook Street tel: 204.477.5556 www.stellascafe.ca

THE CURRENT

(Regional|Canadian) g w This gourmet restaurant specializing in Canadian-inspired market-fresh fare located in the trendy Inn at the Forks Hotel is a must visit day or night. Live musicians play Jazz music in the lounge adding to the ambiance, Thursday thru Saturday evenings.

(Italian|Classic) g w Fresh and authentic Italian dishes prepared to please the most discerning palate, served up in a quiet intimate atmosphere. Chef: Giacomo Appice

Chef: Barry Saunders Mon. to Thu. 6:30 am – 11 pm, Fri. 6:30 am – 12 am, Sat. 7 am – 12 am, Sun. 7 am – 11 pm.

173 McDermot Avenue tel: 204.949.9032 www.trevisirestaurant.com

75 Forks Market Road tel: 204.944.2445 www.innforks.com

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THE VELVET GLOVE

(Regional|Canadian) g w Located on the main floor of the Fairmont Hotel, enjoy seasonal flavours with a Manitoban flare delivered in an environment of modern elegance. Hit the dimly lit lounge next door for a premium selection of scotch, brandies and wines. Chef: Eric Lee

(International|Contemporary) Located on the Art Gallery’s penthouse level, drop-in for coffee and dessert after visiting the exhibitions or enjoy a leisurely lunch or Sunday brunch.

2 Lombard Place tel: 204.985.6255 www.fairmont.com/winnipeg

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Breakfast: Mon. to Fri. 6:30 am – 11:30 am, Sat. & Sun. 7 am – 11:30 am Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm. Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm.

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SYDNEY’S AT THE FORKS (Regional|Canadian) g With stunning views of the rivers and an exclusive Table d’ hote menu, Chef Michael creates prix-fixe five course dinners inspired by the freshest regional ingredients.

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BEAUJENA’S (French) Where flavour reigns, Chef Randy personally selects local ingredients to be incorporated into unique five and seven-course highly anticipated ‘surprise dinners’. Chef: Randy Reynolds Fri. & Sat. 5 pm – close. 302 Hamel Avenue tel: 204.233.4841 www.beaujenas.com

(International|Contemporary) gw With its unique, eclectic atmosphere, just across the Provencher Bridge in the French Quarter, the menu is hand written daily providing Chef Alan the freedom to creatively incorporate the freshest quality products available producing tastes you won’t soon forget. Chef: Alan Shepard Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11 am – 2 pm. Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – 9 pm.

IN FERNO’S BISTRO (French) gw Mouthwatering unique French Canadian kissing Mediterranean fare. Charming atmosphere for two or a group. Chef: Fern Kirouac Mon. to Thu. 11 am – 11 pm, Fri. 11 am – 11 pm, Sun. closed. 312 Des Meurons Street tel: 204.262.7400 www.infernosbistro.com

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Dine in the historic signature railcar with its dark wood, rich reds, old paintings and menu reminiscent of classic French cuisine. The wines are divine and the desserts sinfully decadent.

The grand staircase, luxurious draperies, sparkling chandeliers, and beautifully adorned private rooms in this elegantly restored 1912 mansion, set the scene for a sophisticated dinner featuring fresh Canadian beef, lobster and access to one of Manitoba’s most note-worthy wine cellars.

Chef: Jamie Snow

Chef: Mike Dacquisto

Mon. to Sat. 11 am – 11 pm, Sun. 5 pm – close.

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630 Des Meurons Street tel: 204.237.7072 www.restogare.com

529 Wellington Crescent tel: 204.487.8325 www.wowhospitality.ca

BAKED EXPECTATIONS (Bistro) g w Indulge your sweet tooth at this lively 1950’s inspired hot spot, famous for its well stocked display case of thirty plus desserts made fresh in-house daily. The bistro also dishes out eclectic comfort food favourites. Chef: Beth Grubert Mon. to Thu. 12 pm – 12 am, Fri. & Sat. 12 pm – 1 am, Sun. 11 am – 12 am. 161 Osborne Street tel: 204.452.5176 www.bakedexpectations.ca

BANGKOK THAI (Thai) Overlooking Osborne Village, satisfy your most ambitious Thai-cravings with over 90 South Asian items to choose from. Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm. Dinner: Sun. to Thu. 5 pm – 9:30 pm, Fri. & Sat. 5 pm – 10:30 pm 100 Osborne Street, 2nd Floor tel: 204.474.0908

BILLABONG BAR & BISTRO (Australian) g w Authentic Australian fare including inventive entrees like rich pumpkin soup, alligator potstickers and kangaroo tacos. Take a liquid tour with the regional Australian wine list. Chef: Andy Arjoon Mon. to Thu. 4:30 pm – 2 am, Fri. 11:30 am to 2 am, Sat. & Sun. 10 am – 2 am. 121-D Osborne Street tel: 204.452.1019 www.billabongbarandbistro.com

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BISTRO 7 ¼ (French) gw Reservations are a must at this buzzing open kitchen concept bistro, where the sights and smells of innovative dishes being prepared is an integral part of the dining experience. Specialties include the flavourful variations of mussel and frites, ever changing cheese selections and inspired entrees using local ingredients. Chef: Alex Svenne Sun. & Mon. closed, Tue. to Sat. 11:30 am – 10 pm. 725 Osborne Street tel: 204.777.2525 www.alexanderskitchen.com

BONFIRE BISTRO (Bistro) gw Tables are scooped up on a first-come, first-served basis at this intimate neighbourhood bistro known for its wood fired oven and Mediterranean flavoured fare including a well-rounded selection of pasta and pizza. Chef: Sean McKay Lunch: Mon. to Sat. 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Diner: Mon. to Thu. 5 pm – 10 pm, Sat. 4:30 pm – 10:30 pm, Sun. 4:30 pm – 9 pm. 1433 Corydon Avenue tel: 204.487.4440 www.bonfirebistro.ca

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Displaying a revolving door of local artwork and located just steps off the Corydon strip, get set for an array of classic house made pastas, appetizers, soups, creative salads and desserts complemented by the chef’s fresh daily specials. Chef: David Hyde Lunch: Mon. to Sat. 11:30 am – 2 pm (closed for lunch in July & August). Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – 10 pm, Sun. 5 pm – 9 pm. 243 Lilac Street tel: 204.477.5544 www.cafecarlo.com 1. Chocolate Cake at Terrace Fifty-Five Food & Wine 2. Pizzeria Gusto 3. Steak dinner

CAFÉ LA SCALA

(Italian|Contemporary) g A new take on Italian dishes where the chef often stops at tables to chat with guests. Chef: Perry Scaletta Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 12 pm – 2 pm. Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – close. 725 Corydon Avenue tel: 204.474.2750

CARLOS AND MURPHY’S (Mexican) g Mexican tastes prevail offering everything you’d expect on the menu like lime-spiked Corona, nachos, wings or tex-mex styled Chicken Chimichangas. Chef: Felix Ptashnik Mon. to Wed. 11:30 am – 1 am, Thu. to Sat. 11:30 am – 2 am, Sun. 3:30 pm – 12 am. 129 Osborne Street tel: 204.284.3510 www.carlosandmurphys.com

CIVITA

(Italian|Contemporary) g A popular crowd-pleaser known for thin crust pizzas prepared in a huge wood fired oven or the “Urban Picnic” that allows groups to mix-and-match menu items. Street-side and private patios make this the perfect place to eat on hot summer nights.

FRESH CAFÉ (Café) g w The sisters behind this vibrant daytime eatery are committed to providing fresh, local, all-natural, organic breakfast and lunch options, such as free run vita eggs with house-made spelt toast, preserves, and bison or turkey sausage, served with one of their many freshly squeezed juices. Chef: Beth McWilliam Mon. to Sun. 7 am – 4 pm. 775 Corydon Avenue tel: 204.221.5775 www.freshcafe.ca

FUDE

(Regional|Canadian) g With a creative menu featuring such culinary favourites as Manitoba Bison Ribs, locally caught pickerel, and signature Fude favourite, the chili chocolate chicken, this Osborne Village hot spot delivers innovative Manitoba inspired cuisine. Chef: Thomas Stuart Tue. to Thu. 5 pm – 10 pm, Fri. & Sat. 5 pm – 11 pm, Sun. & Mon. closed. 303-99 Osborne Street tel: 204.284.3833 www.fude.ca

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Chef: Mark Andrew Mon. to Wed. 11:30 am – 9 pm, Thu. to Sat. 11:30 am – 10 pm, Sun. 11:30 am – 9 pm. 691 Corydon Avenue tel: 204.453.4616

FALAFEL PLACE (Diner) gw There’s never a dull moment at this energetic neighbourhood diner that serves up classic breakfasts and Israeli inspired specialties like blintzes, vegan breakfasts and the best chicken noodle soup in town. Chef: Dean Desrochers Mon. to Fri. 6:30 am – 8 pm, Sat. 6:30 am – 5 pm, Sun. 8 am – 3 pm. 1101 Corydon Avenue tel: 204.489.5811 www.falafelplace.ca 4. Corydon Avenue Patio 5. The Velvet Glove Restaurant in the Fairmont Winnipeg

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MISE BISTRO

(Regional|Canadian) g Only the highest quality natural ingredients including fresh meat, fish, fruits and vegetables, enter this kitchen resulting in deliciously inspiring regional cuisine, complemented by a hand selected Canadian wine list.

(Regional|Canadian) gw Specializing in Canadian regional cuisine, fresh local ingredients are skillfully fused with globally inspired dishes like the duck confit, cornmeal-crusted pickerel and elkstuffed quail.

Chef: Lorna Murdoch

Chef: Terry Gereta

Lunch: Tue. to Sat. 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Dinner: Tue. to Sat. 5:30 pm – close, Sun. & Mon. closed.

Lunch: Tue. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm. Dinner: Tue. to Fri. 5 pm – 10 pm, Sat. & Sun. 5 pm – close.

550 Academy Road (see Airport/West End map) tel: 204.489.6963 www.fusiongrill.mb.ca

842 Corydon Avenue tel: 204.284.7916 www.miserestaurant.com

MEIJI SUSHI (Japanese) A sushi restaurant bringing you the union of a wide-selection of sushi and martini creations. Open late on weekends. Lunch: Mon. to Thu. 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Dinner: Mon. to Thu. 5 pm – 10:30 pm, Fri. & Sat. 5 pm – 1 am, Sun. 5 pm – 10:30 pm. 454 River Avenue tel: 204.284.3996 www.meijisushi.ca

Mon. to Sun. 11 am – 10 pm. 740 Corydon Avenue tel: 204.478.1144

ORLANDO’S SEAFOOD GRILL (Portuguese) g This authentic Portuguese seafood restaurant is small and informal with attentive, knowledgeable service (often from Orlando himself) and the quality and freshness of the seafood is top end.

MONA LISA (Italian|Classic) gw Joe and Alfina Grande, along with their family, have been providing guests with a traditional southern Italian dining experience for more than two decades now, specializing in homemade pastas, sauces and Calabrese sausages. Chef: Angelo Anania

Chef: Arnaldo Carreira Mon. to Thu. 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm, Fri. & Sat. 5:30 – 11 pm, Sat. 5 pm – 10 pm. 709 Corydon Avenue tel: 204.477.5899

SEGOVIA TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT (Tapas) gw An authentic Spanish tapas restaurant – the only one of its kind in Winnipeg – Segovia’s super-chic, sophisticated space is the perfect backdrop for a quick drink or an evening of grazing on some of Spain’s best culinary contributions.

Sun. 4 pm – 10 pm, Mon. 5 pm - 11 pm, Tue. to Thu. 11:30 am – 11 pm, Fri. 11 am – 12 am, Sat. 4 pm – 12 am. 1697 Corydon Avenue tel: 204.488.3687 www.monalisarestaurant.ca

Chef: Adam Donnelly

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NIKO’S (Greek) g w A bustling family run Greek eatery with fast and tasty options like their hot greek salad, gyros and lemon roasted chicken and potatoes.

Lunch: Wed. to Sat. 11:30 am – 2 pm. Dinner: Wed. to Mon. 5 pm – 12 am, Tues. closed. 484 Stradbrook Avenue tel: 204.477.6500 www.segoviatapasbar.com

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SUKHOTHAI (Thai) g w Classic Thai favourites including superb red and green curries fused with modern elegance and the convenience of its Osborne Village location.

Pizzeria Gusto

(Contemporary Italian) g This hip neighbourhood eatery specializes in gourmet wood fired pizzas garnished with innovative toppings and sauces made from scratch. Tomatoes, cheese and wine are imported directly from Italy, as was the kitchen’s deluxe wood-burning oven.

Mon. closed, Tue. to Fri. 11:30 am – 10 pm, Sat. 3 pm – 10 pm, Sun. 4 pm – 10 pm. 191 Osborne Street tel: 204.633.6907

Chef: Eric Lee

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Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm. Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5:30 pm – 11 pm.

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404 Academy Road 204.944.8786 www.pizzeriagusto.com

A family-run establishment offering the finest in Indian cuisine including a daily lunch buffet. A local favourite.

RAE & JERRY’S (Steak) gw

Mon. to Sat. 11 am – 10 pm, Sun. 3 pm – 10 pm.

Aged to perfection and melt in your mouth tender, the renowned prime-rib has been a staple at this proudly Winnipeg steakhouse since 1957. Indulge in a classic martini at this popular “never been tampered with” late 50’s style lounge.

770 Ellice Avenue tel: 204.774.6061 www.indiapalacewinnipeg.com

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Mon. to Sat. 11 am – 11 pm, Sun. 11 am – 8:30 pm.

Huge portions, freshly baked bread sticks, homemade pizza, pasta and sauces are just a few reasons the family owned restaurant has been a favourite with locals for over 25 years.

1405 Portage Avenue tel: 204.783.6155 www.raeandjerrys.com

Chef: Pasquale Greco

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A popular spot for brunch with a cozy atmosphere located just across the Assiniboine Park foot bridge, the Star Grill offers an eclectic menu of home-made innovative entrees to suit any mood. Save room for the Star’s decadent desserts baked on premise daily. For a change of scenery, visit sister establishment, Star Conservatory Restaurant in Assiniboine Park. Chef: Marion Robinson Mon. to Thu. 9 am – 10 pm, Fri. to Sat. 9 am – 11 pm, Sun. 9 am – 8 pm. 2069 Portage Avenue tel: 204.897.7827 www.stargrill.mb.ca

TERRACE FIFTY-FIVE Food & Wine

(Regional|Canadian) w g Manitoba ingredients such as local produce, pickerel, grains, bison and lamb are featured at this restaurant located in the historic Assiniboine Park Pavilion, overlooking winding paths, fields, trees and flowers, with a menu that’s representative of elite prairie cuisine. Chef: Simon Resch Lunch: Tue. to Sat. 11:30 am – 4 pm. Dinner: Tue. to Sat. 5 pm – 10:30 pm, Sun. 4:30 pm – 9 pm, Mon. closed.

789 Portage Avenue tel: 204.772.2539

55 Pavilion Crescent tel: 204.938.7275 www.wowhospitality.ca

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Around the City ALYCIA’S (Ukrainian) g w Rich, hearty, homemade Ukrainian goodness including classics like kielbasa sausage, cabbage rolls, borscht, and their famed perogies (so tasty comedian John Candy had these delivered to his home in California). Mon. to Fri. 8 am – 8 pm, Sat. 9 am – 8 pm, Sun. closed. 559 Cathedral Avenue tel: 204.582.8789

BELLISIMO

(Italian|Contemporary) w This small, intimate neighbourhood Italian restaurant is a delightful choice for a romantic evening or a business lunch, with made from scratch dishes such as The Canneloni con Carne, Pesce Asiago and Gnocchi Giardino. Chef: Greg Masi Mon. 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Tues. & Wed. 11:30 am – 2:30 pm & 4:30 pm – 10 pm, Thurs. 11:30 am – 10 pm, Fri. 11:30 am – 12 am, Sat. 4:30 pm – 12 am, Sun. closed. 1-877 Waverly Street tel: 204.489.0495 www.bellissimo-restaurant.com

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Experience a taste of Germany at Winnipeg’s only authentic German restaurant. Hearty specialties include the mouth watering Schnitzel Platter and Oven Roasted Pork Hocks complemented by well paired German wines and beer.

Overlooking the wooded surroundings of the 18th green at the Niakwa Golf Course, Provence Bistro provides guests with an intimate and elegant dining experience, specializing in pairing appealing wines with sophisticated gourmet French dishes.

Chef: Kurt Wagner

Chef: Shaun Kaluznic

Sun. to Fri. 11 am – 10 pm, Sat. 4:30 pm – 11 pm. 2583 Portage Avenue tel: 204.888.3133 www.gasthausgutenberger.com

KELEKIS (Diner) w The entrepreneurial Kelekis family started out with a travelling chip truck in the 1930’s and opened C. Kelekis diner at the present location nine years later. Remaining true to their roots, Kelekis has stuck to the basics; hot dogs, hamburgers, milk shakes and shoestring french-fries with gravy. Sun. to Thu. 8 am – 7 pm, Fri. 8 am – 8 pm, Sat. 9 am – 8 pm. 1100 Main Street tel: 204.582.1786 www.kelekisrestaurant.com

Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – close, Sun. closed. 620 Niakwa Road tel: 204.254.3500 www.provencebistro.com

SOUTHWINDS BAR AND GRILL w Warm and inviting dining located in the Holiday Inn Winnipeg South featuring a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets and comfortable ambiance for a family meal or business meeting. Mon. to Fri. 6:30 am – 10 pm, Sat. & Sun. 7 am – 10 pm. 1330 Pembina Highway tel: 204.452.4747 www.winnipegsouthholidayinn.com

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Whether you are looking for a quaint and cozy room at a bed & breakfast, a skyscraper view from a downtown hotel or a fun family destination complete with a water park, you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect accommodations in Winnipeg. With over 6,200 hotel rooms city-wide, 2,600 located right downtown, Winnipeg has just the right ‘home away from home’ for you. The Fort Garry Hotel

Canada Select Rating Program for Hotels N/R Not Rated

s Indicates clean and well maintained accommodations providing the necessary facilities for an enjoyable stay.

ss Indicate “mid-range” accommodation with better quality amenities.

sss Indicate larger units with additional room furniture, coordinated and better furnishings, extra amenities in washrooms, etc. Three star properties offer above average facilities and services.

ssss Indicate exceptional quality in all area of facilities and services offering superior quality throughout the property in areas of guestrooms, bath and common areas.

sssss Indicate luxurious at a world standard, offering outstanding facilities, guest service and amenities. For more information on the Canada Select Rating program please contact Canada Select – Manitoba at 204.942.0671 or www.canadaselect.mb.ca.

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The Fairmont Winnipeg

Best Western Charterhouse Hotel Downtown Winnipeg

sssh 330 York Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0N9 tel: 204.942.0101 toll free: 1.800.782.0175 fax: 204.956.0665 www.bwcharterhouse.com

Carlton Inn ssh

ssssh 2 Lombard Place Winnipeg, MB R3B 0Y3 tel: 204.957.1350 toll free: 1.800.441.1414 fax: 204.956.1791 email: [email protected] www.fairmont.com/winnipeg

The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre ssssh

220 Carlton Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1P5 tel: 204.942.0881 toll free: 1.877.717.2885 fax: 204.943.9312 www.carltoninn.mb.ca

222 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 0R3 tel: 204.942.8251 toll free: 1.800.665.8088 fax: 204.956.2351 email: [email protected] www.fortgarryhotel.com

Delta Winnipeg

Humphry Inn & Suites N/R

ssssh 350 St. Mary Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2 tel: 204.942.0551 toll free: 1.888.311.4990 fax: 204.943.8702 www.deltawinnipeg.com

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260 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A9 tel: 204.942.4222 toll free: 1.800.486.7479 fax: 204.480.4612 www.humphryinn.com

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Memorable. Not Ordinary. Welcome to Inn at the Forks.

Boutique luxury hotel and spa in the heart of The Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Welcome to the Inn at The Forks, a luxurious hotel oasis of relaxation wonderfully located at The Forks, a National Historic site. Our hotel and spa features modern style and commitment to service in a spectacular natural setting. Whether you are traveling to Winnipeg for business or pleasure, you will discover a world of comfortable lodging and convenient amenities.

MAKE your ESCAPE.

THE SPA AT THE FORKS

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75 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg MB R3C 0A2 Canada Tel: (204) 942-6555 Toll Free: 1-877-377-4100 8 7 www.innforks.com

MAKE your ESCAPE

DOWNTOWN WINNIPEG’S MOST SPACIOUS SUITES At 450sq feet or more, our suites offer exceptional value Central to all major entertainment venues, dining and shopping Complete kitchens with new appliances Leather furniture, pillow top beds, 32” flat panel HDTV’s Complimentary wireless internet Friendly knowledgeable staff - We Know Winnipeg!

www.placelouisriel.com 190 Smith Street at St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, MB email: [email protected] PH: 947.6961 TF: 1.800.665.0569

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ssssh 75 Forks Market Road Winnipeg, MB R3C 0A2 tel: 204.942.6555 toll free: 1.877.377.4100 fax: 204.942.6979 email: [email protected] www.innforks.com

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The Marlborough Hotel sssh

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson sssh

331 Smith Street Winnipeg, MB R3B 2G9 tel: 204.942.6411 toll free: 1.800.667.7666 fax: 204.947.3724 email: [email protected] www.themarlborough.ca

730 King Edward Street Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B4 tel: 204.783.6900 toll free: 1.800.596.2375 fax: 204.775.7197 email: [email protected] www.countryinns.com/winnipegmb

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Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Winnipeg Airport

Mariaggi’s Theme Suite Hotel N/R

Airport Motor Inn

231 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 0S4 tel: 204.947.9447 toll free: 1.866.947.9190 fax: 204.956.4980 email: [email protected] www.mariaggis.com

1800 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3H 0B7 tel: 204.783.7035 toll free: 1.888.247.7008 fax: 204.784.7972 www.airportmotorinn.ca

1999 Wellington Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3H 1H5 tel: 204.775.5222 toll free: 1.877.355.3500 fax: 204.775.5333 email: [email protected] www.fourpoints.com

Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park sssh

Greenwood Inn & Suites Winnipeg sssh

Place Louis Riel Suite Hotel ssssh 190 Smith Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1J8 tel: 204.947.6961 toll free: 1.800.665.0569 fax: 204.947.3029 www.placelouisriel.com

Premiere Executive Suites N/R (Executive Long Term Accommodation)

tel: 204.489.2497 toll free: 1.877.489.2497 email: [email protected] www.premieresuites.com

Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown

ssss 288 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0B8 tel: 204.956.0410 toll free: 1.800.395.7046 fax: 204.947.1129 email: [email protected] www.radisson.com/winnipegca

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1405 St. Matthews Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 0K5 tel: 204.775.8791 toll free: 1.888.332.2623 fax: 204.783.4039 www.canadinns.com/polopark

1715 Wellington Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3H 0G1 tel: 204.775.9889 toll free: 1.888.233.6730 fax: 204.775.4576 email: [email protected] www.greenwoodwinnipeg.com

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1445 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 3P4 tel: 204.774.5110 toll free: 1.800.424.6423 fax: 204.783.6858 www.clarionhotelwinnipeg.com

Comfort Inn Winnipeg Airport

sssh 1770 Sargent Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3H 0C8 tel: 204.783.5627 fax: 204.783.5661 www.comfortinn.com/hotel-winnipegcanada-CN237

285 Smith Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1K9 tel: 204.942.0171 toll free: 1.800.663.7344 fax: 204.943.3077 email: [email protected] www.stregishotel.net www.visitwinnipegnow.com

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MainStay Suites Winnipeg N/R 670 King Edward Street Winnipeg, MB R3H 0P2 tel: 204.594.0500 toll free: 1.877.838.3280 fax: 204.594.0501 email: [email protected] www.mainstaysuiteswinnipeg.com

Sandman Hotel & Suites Winnipeg Airport sssh 1750 Sargent Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3H 0C7 tel: 204.775.7263 toll free: 1.800.726.3626 fax: 204.775.7787 www.sandmanhotels.com/hotel/ manitoba/winnipegairport

CLARION HOTEL AND SUITES… A DESTINATION IN ITSELF. Winnipeg’s most exciting full service hotel. The Clarion features worldclass, spacious accommodations, ranging from business suites to family guest rooms. Our indoor water park is one of the largest in Canada, complete with 2-story waterslide, therapeutic pool, hot tubs and kiddie pool. The Clarion also features a full service day spa with exotic mineral pool, free in-room high speed internet, free parkade parking, free airport shuffle, valet services, fitness centre, lounge, full service restaurant and extended personal services. Those looking for a romantic getaway will love our choice of twelve theme rooms with in-room Jacuzzis. Winnipeg’s largest shopping centre, Polo Park is just across the street as are many restaurants and movie theatres. CLARION HOTEL & SUITES / URBAN OASIS MINERAL SPA 1445 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, MB Canada R3G 3P4 T. 204.774.5110 F. 204.783.6858 TOLL-FREE 1-800-4-CHOICE www.clarionhotelwinnipeg.com

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Victoria Inn Winnipeg

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1808 Wellington Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3H 0G3 tel: 204.786.4801 toll free: 1.877.842.4667 fax: 204.786.1329 www.vicinn.com

Viscount Gort Hotel

sssh 1670 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3J 0C9 tel: 204.775.0451 toll free: 1.800.665.1122 fax: 204.772.2161 www.viscount-gort.com

East Canad Inns Destination Centre Windsor Park

sssh 1034 Elizabeth Road Winnipeg, MB R2J 1B3 tel: 204.253.2641 toll free: 1.888.332.2623 fax: 204.254.0689 www.canadinns.com/windsorpark

Motel One East N/R 1485 Niakwa Road, Winnipeg, MB R2J 3T3 tel: 204.253.1935 fax: 204.254.7019 email: [email protected] www.motelonewinnipeg.com

Norwood Hotel

sssh 112 Marion Street, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0T1 tel: 204.233.4475 toll free: 1.888.888.1878 fax: 204.231.1910 email: [email protected] www.norwood-hotel.com

Travelodge Winnipeg East sssh 20 Alpine Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2M 0Y5 tel: 204.255.6000 toll free: 1.877.991.4440 fax: 204.253.1563 email: [email protected] www.travelodgewinnipeg.com www.visitwinnipegnow.com

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Canadiana Thriftlodge

1415 Regent Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2C 3B2 tel: 204.667.5560 toll free: 1.888.332.2623 fax: 204.667.5913 www.canadinns.com/clubregent

Canad Inns Destination Centre Transcona

sssh 826 Regent Avenue West Winnipeg, MB R2C 3A8 tel: 204.224.1681 toll free: 1.888.332.2623 fax: 204.222.3216 www.canadinns.com/transcona

Curtis Gordon Motor Hotel N/R 1011 Henderson Highway Winnipeg, MB R2K 2M2 tel: 204.334.4355 fax: 204.338.4348 email: [email protected] www.gordonhotels.com/curtis.htm

Kildonan Motor Hotel N/R 2100 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R2V 2C2 tel: 204.339.0828

Nor-Villa Motor Hotel N/R

sss 1400 Notre Dame Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 3G5 tel: 204.786.3471 toll free: 1.888.702.2200 fax: 204.786.1908

Lincoln Motor Hotel

ssh 1030 McPhillips Street Winnipeg, MB R2X 2K7 tel: 204.589.7314 fax: 204.589.8241

South Best Western Pembina Inn and Suites sssh 1714 Pembina Highway Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G2 tel: 204.269.8888 toll free: 1.877.269.8811 fax: 204.269.8889 email: [email protected] www.bestwesternpembina.com

Canad Inns Destination Centre Fort Garry

sssh 1824 Pembina Highway Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G2 tel: 204.261.7450 toll free: 1.888.332.2623 fax: 204.261.5433 www.canadinns.com/fortgarry

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1819 Pembina Highway Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G6 tel: 204.269.6990 toll free: 1.800.268.6990 fax: 204.261.0068 email: [email protected] www.thecaprimotel.com

Canad Inns Destination Centre Garden City

Comfort Inn Winnipeg South N/R

1763 Henderson Highway Winnipeg, MB R2G 1P3 tel: 204.338.0334 fax: 204.339.7210

sssh 2100 McPhillips Street Winnipeg, MB R2V 3T9 tel: 204.633.0024 toll free: 1.888.332.2623 fax: 204.697.3377 www.canadinns.com/gardencity

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Dakota Motor Hotel N/R

sssh 1792 Pembina Highway Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G2 tel: 204.269.6955 toll free: 1.888.332.2623 fax: 204.261.4543 www.canadinns.com/fgexpress

Four Points by Sheraton Winnipeg South N/R 2935 Pembina Highway Winnipeg, MB R3T 2H5 tel: 204.275.7711 toll free: 1.800.325.3535 fax: 204.269.0364 www.fourpointswinnipegsouth.com

Holiday Inn Winnipeg South sssh 1330 Pembina Highway Winnipeg, MB R3T 2B4 tel: 204.452.4747 toll free: 1.800.423.1337 fax: 204.284.2751 email: [email protected] www.winnipeg-south.holiday-inn.com

1105 St. Mary’s Road Winnipeg, MB R2M 3T6 tel: 204.256.4315 toll free: 1.888.539.8588 fax: 204.255.1851 email: [email protected] www.dakotahotel.mb.ca

West Assiniboine Gordon Inn on the Park sss 1975 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3J 0J9 tel: 204.888.4806 fax: 204.897.9870 email: [email protected] www.gordonhotels.com/assiniboine.htm

Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport West ssss

Montcalm Hotel N/R 2280 Pembina Highway Winnipeg, MB R3T 2H3 tel: 204.269.1406

Howard Johnson Express Inn ssh

635 Pembina Highway Winnipeg, MB R3M 2L4 tel: 204.453.8247 toll free: 1.800.228.5151 fax: 204.287.2365 email: [email protected] www.qualityhotelwinnipeg.com

Queen Bee Hotel sssh 2615 Pembina Highway Winnipeg, MB R3T 2H5 tel: 204.269.4666 toll free: 1.866.431.4666 fax: 204.269.8109 email: [email protected] www.queenbeehotel.com

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2520 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3J 3T6 tel: 204.885.4478 toll free: 1.877.660.8550 fax: 204.831.5734 www.holidayinn.com/winnipeg-arpt

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3740 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3K 0Z9 tel: 204.837.5831 fax: 204.831.6137 email: [email protected] www.howardjohnsonwinnipeg.com

Kirkfield Motor Hotel N/R 3317 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3K 0W8 tel: 204.837.1314 fax: 204.837.3732

Motel One West N/R 3760 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3K 1A1 tel: 204.831.9800 toll free: 1.888.897.1276 fax: 204.897.4263

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sssh 477 Westwood Drive Winnipeg, MB R3K 1G5 tel: 204.837.5871 fax: 204.837.5871 email: [email protected] www.westwoodvillageinn.com

Bed and Breakfasts A Country Garden Bed & Breakfast (Northeast) 740 Pritchard Farm Road Winnipeg, MB R2E 0B4 tel: 204.661.4902 email: [email protected] www.bbcanada.com/3704.html

Algonquin Park Bed & Breakfast (Northeast) 20 Wiebe’s Drive Winnipeg, MB R2G 2G4 tel: 204.667.4068 email: [email protected] www.bbcanada.com/5908.html

Banner Bed and Breakfast (Southwest) 164 Harrow Street Winnipeg, MB R3M 2Z2 tel: 204.256.8721 email: [email protected] www.bedandbreakfast.mb.ca

BB Waterloo (Southwest) 668 Waterloo Street Winnipeg, MB R3N 0T4 tel: 204.489.3923 email: [email protected] www.bbcanada.com/waterloo

Beechmount Bed and Breakfast (Downtown) 134 West Gate, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E1 tel: 204.775.1144 toll free: 1.866.797.0905 fax: 204.772.6688 email: [email protected] www.beechmount.ca

Bob and Margaret’s Place (Southwest) 950 Palmerston Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 1J9 tel: 204.774.0767 email: [email protected] www.bedandbreakfast.mb.ca

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Eleven Linacre Road Bed and Breakfast (South) 11 Linacre Road, Winnipeg, MB R3T 3G5 tel: 204.269.4639 email: [email protected] www.bedandbreakfast.mb.ca

Ellie’s Bed & Breakfast (Downtown) 77 Middle Gate, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2C5 tel: 204.772.5832 toll free: 1.877.653.1462 fax: 204.783.1462 email: [email protected]

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Terry’s Bed and Breakfast (South) 130 Southwalk Bay, Winnipeg, MB R2N 1M7 tel: 204.253.8723 email: [email protected] www.bbcanada.com/terrysbb

The Columns Bed & Breakfast (Downtown) 5 East Gate, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2C2 tel: 204.510.4803 toll free: 1.877.772.1626 fax: 204.772.1632 email: [email protected] www.thecolumns.ca

West Gate Manor Bed & Breakfast (Downtown) 71 West Gate, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2C9 tel: 204.772.9788 fax: 204.772.9782 email: [email protected] www.westgatemanor.ca

Galbraith House Bed & Breakfast (Southwest)

Hostels

299 Yale Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3M 0L4 tel: 204.488.4513 email: [email protected] www.bedandbreakfast.mb.ca

(Downtown) 168 Maryland Street Winnipeg, MB R3G 1L3 tel: 204.772.1272 toll free: 1.800.743.4423 email: [email protected] www.backpackerswinnipeg.com

Gîte de la cathédrale Bed & Breakfast (East) 581 rue Langevin, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2W2 tel: 204.233.7792

Oakdale Bed & Breakfast (West) N/R 15 Oakdale Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3R 0Z3 tel: 204.896.1354 toll free: 1.866.896.1354 email: [email protected] www.bedandbreakfast.mb.ca

Guest House International

Hi-Winnipeg Downtowner (Downtown) 330 Kennedy Street Winnipeg, MB R3B 2M6 tel: 204.943.5581 toll free: 1.866.762.4122 fax: 204.947.3041 email: [email protected] www.hihostels.ca/Manitoba

The University of Winnipeg Summer Hostel (Downtown) Available May 1 – Aug 15 Office of Housing and Student Life, The Basement MacNamara South 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9 tel: 204.786.9139 fax: 204.774.5519 email: [email protected] http://uwincampuslife.wordpress.com/ prospective-residents/hostel

Campgrounds Arrowhead RV Park (Just Outside Winnipeg) 1375 A Major Trail, 10 minutes south of Winnipeg on Highway 59 Ile-des-Chenes, MB R0A 0T0 tel: 204.878.4203 toll free: 1.888.878.4203 email: [email protected] www.arrowheadrvpark.ca

Travellers RV Resort Inc. (South) Box 1 Grp. 612 SS6 Winnipeg, MB R2C 2Z3 tel: 204.256.2186 toll free: 1.888.615.1995 fax: 204.253.9313 email: [email protected] www.travellersresort.com Hi-Winnipeg Downtowner Hostel

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The Forks

Downtown Winnipeg

The Forks National Historic Site offers a green urban oasis in the heart of Winnipeg. As a historic meeting place, located at the junction of the Assiniboine and mighty Red River, The Forks is complete with skateboarding park, river walk, shops and green space. Winter, spring, summer or fall, The Forks is a must for a stunning array of dining experiences, incomparable shopping, a constantly changing slate of entertainment and events, and many unique attractions that encompass the site’s natural, historic and man-made features.

Downtown Winnipeg is home to diversity, with heritage buildings neighbouring exciting new developments and urban shopping malls and casual dining establishments accentuated by a lively entertainment scene. While here, be sure to take in a night of entertainment at the MTS Centre, grab a bite to eat on the rooftop patio at Tavern United, catch a play at Prairie Theatre Exchange or go on a 3D journey at the IMAX theatre.

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• Uncover trails of hidden hieroglyphics and Masonic symbols hidden in plain sight at Manitoba Legislative Building.

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• Avoid cabin fever during the winter months by taking advantage of the many outdoor activities offered at The Forks. From the artificially cooled skating rink located under the canopy at The Forks Market Plaza, to the Arctic Glacier Winter Park featuring a toboggan chute, snowboard fun park and ice obstacle course to the world’s longest naturally frozen skating trail also used for walking, curling, hockey, and sledding.

• Built in 1896, St Mary’s Cathedral is a designated City of Winnipeg Historical Building and a must see for any architectural aficionado.

Exchange District The Exchange District National Historic Site is one of North America’s most colourful and cosmopolitan neighbourhoods. The 30-block district showcases North America’s most extensive collection of turnof-the-last-century architecture, and is home to the city’s unrivalled arts community. In addition, The Exchange District is a must-stop for anyone looking for one-of-a-kind items by local designers, antiques and vintage furniture.

Points of Interest • Exchange District Walking tours are the perfect way to learn about the area and its history. Each summer, knowledgeable and dynamic guides walk you through the streets of the Exchange while relaying tales of the districts storied past. • Banker’s Row. At one time there were twenty bank buildings lining Main Street between City Hall and Portage Avenue – a testament to Winnipeg in its heyday. Today nine of the original buildings remain including the Union Bank, Canadian Bank of Commerce and Bank of Montreal.

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Corydon Avenue

Points of Interest

Corydon Avenue is the spot to be during summer evenings as crowds of people gather to meet, dine al fresco and savour some of the best food and gelati in the city. Once known as Winnipeg’s “Little Italy”, Corydon Avenue now features a wide array of cuisine from regional fare to Japanese to Indian and of course, classic Italian. Whether stopping for a quick espresso or out for a night on the town, Corydon Avenue is sure to delight all of your senses.

• The Osborne Street Festival happens each year on the Canada Day long weekend. The festivities include street performers, live music acts, beer gardens and a massive sidewalk sale featuring wares from area retailers. • Osborne Village is a neighbourhood on the cutting-edge and was home to Winnipeg’s first kitchen stores, first outdoor patio and first artists’ collective gallery.

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• Satisfy your sweet tooth at the long-time Corydon Avenue hot spot, Nucci’s Gelati. This family run business offers creamy gelati made with the freshest ingredients in delicious flavours like passionfruit and pistachio.

Osborne Street South is the vibrant heart of Riverview/Lord Roberts neighbourhood. The retail strip follows the old River Park streetcar line and boasts a number of unique stores from a decadent cake shop to a rare book store and vintage boutique. While in the neighbourhood, be sure to stop by one of the areas restaurants including Bistro 7 1/4, Luxalune Gastropub and Champa Bistro.

• Earl Grey School, one of Winnipeg’s grand old schools, is named for the Governor General of Canada from 1904 to 1911 who initiated the Grey Cup in 1909.

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• Looking for a unique Winnipeg shopping experience? Check out Mozy Rue Collective – a store featuring clothing and crafts by local designers.

Boho and artsy meet kitsch and cool in the creative community of Osborne Village. Early 1900s architecture stands alongside modern high-rises in Winnipeg’s most densely populated neighbourhood, housing a mix of young and old, hip and urban. “The Village” is home to an incredible variety of shops and unique restaurants. Here you’ll find everything from specialty cookware, unique jewellery and clothing by local designers to restaurants serving up regional cuisine and ethnic delights.

• The recently restored Park Theatre and Movie Café is a great place to catch an indie band, classic flick or quick bite to eat.

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Pass over the spectacular Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge and you’ll find yourself in St. Boniface, home to the one of the largest francophone communities west of the Great Lakes and birthplace of Louis Riel, the Métis leader who founded Manitoba. St. Boniface is truly reflective of its French heritage. Here you can stroll along le boulevard Provencher while stepping into boutiques and quaint cafes along the way.

• The St. Boniface Museum is the oldest oak log structure in North America and Winnipeg’s oldest building. The Museum depicts the lives of the French and Métis people and houses the largest collection of Louis Riel artifacts in the country. • Built in 1908, the St. Boniface Cathedral burnt down in 1968 – except for its remarkable façade. Renowned Franco-Manitoban architect, Etienne Gaboury, built the new church on the same site, inside the remains of the old.

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formal garden are a few of the features found in the Park. Picnic areas and cycling and walking trails are popular with visitors. In winter, enjoy cross-country skiing, tobogganing and skating on the Duck Pond.

Winnipeg’s West End is alive with the rhythm of many nations and cultures. This ethnically rich neighbourhood is home to a culinary cornucopia of food from countries around the world, specialty grocery stores and live performance venues as well as Winnipeg’s largest shopping complex, Polo Park Shopping Centre and Canad Inns Stadium – home to the Canadian Football League’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

• Polo Park is located a short eight minute drive west of downtown Winnipeg on Portage Avenue; a ten minute drive from the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. The province’s largest shopping centre, Polo Park boasts 200 of the finest shops and services including several which are not available anywhere else in the city. Flooded with natural sunlight, the expansive walkways are complemented by comfortable seating areas and a spacious 14-outlet Food Gallery with two adjoining restaurants. The centre offers two additional restaurants, two home fashion stores and a SilverCity Cinema on the perimeter of the 5,600 vehicle parking lot.

Points of Interest • Located in an 80-year-old church, the newly renovated West End Cultural Centre is a great place to catch a live band and one of the greenest live performance venues in Canada. • Explore over 398 acres along the Assiniboine River at Assiniboine Park. The Zoo, Conservatory, English Garden, Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Tudor-style pavilion, and a fine example of a French

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There’s so much to see and do in Winnipeg. Can’t decide? We’ve come up with a few itineraries to make your visit planning an easy one. Also, be sure to go to visitwinnipeg.com for up to date information and listings on all things to do in Winnipeg.

Dreams & Diversity (Arts & Culture Sample Itinerary)

Day 1 Tales of the bravery and sheer tenacity of European immigrants to Manitoba unfold in the Grasslands Gallery at The Manitoba Museum that showcases Winnipeg’s multiculturalism. Then experience the “joie de vivre” or joy of life of the voyageurs at Fort Gibraltar, Theatre in the Cemetery, Riel House and Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site. In the evening, enjoy award-winning dramas, comedies, musicals and classics in the intimate setting of Manitoba Theatre Centre. Be moved by the poignant tragedies of the Manitoba Opera or choose a pops concert featuring Broadway show tunes and popular orchestral pieces, masterworks or the classics performed by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra for a wonderful evening of music.

Day 2 Start the day at Assiniboine Park’s Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, which offers a quiet retreat in a natural setting for viewers to contemplate the magnificent works of Dr. Leo Mol, an internationally acclaimed master sculptor. Then explore the visual language of artists and examine the influences of art in society at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, home of the Jazz on the Rooftop concert series. And if your timing is right, you can see captivating performances of the world-acclaimed Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, whose productions include Dracula, Nutcracker, Wonderland and Moulin Rouge. Learn about the precise art of dance and take a peek at the wardrobe and shoe department, just part of the behind-the-scenes tour offered by Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. During the first two weeks of August you are invited to take in the sights and sounds of Folklorama, the largest and longest running multicultural event of its kind in the world. More than 40+ pavilions representing the various cultures that make up Manitoba’s mosaic, open their doors each evening to showcase ethno-cultural entertainment, food and drink along with fascinating displays that depict lifestyles prior to emigration.

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Eat, Drink & Be Merry (Culinary Sample Itinerary)

Day 1 Archaeologists believe the land at the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers was a gathering place for Indigenous people 6,000 years ago. Today The Forks, as it is known, is a bustling centre of dining, entertainment and shopping. The Forks Market is a food emporium with a mix of ethnic restaurants and made-in-Manitoba food items. The aroma of cinnamon buns leads you to Tall Grass Prairie Bakery, where you can bake your own loaf of bread and enjoy the samples. Or try your hand at regional cooking with the Chef of The Current Restaurant at the Inn at the Forks. Winnipeg is known to many visitors as “restaurant central”. We encourage you travel our “taste trail” where our talented and creative community of world-class chefs use local ingredients and exotic fare at independent restaurants like The Peasant Cookery, Bistro 7 1/4, Fusion Grill, Mise, Pizzeria Gusto, The Current, Segovia Tapas Restaurant and so many more. Develop your culinary skills under the expert guidance of the instructors at De Luca’s Cooking Studio as they demonstrate a variety of authentic Italian dishes. The Manitoba Japanese Cultural Centre offers tips on sushi rolling and the art of presentation. Chocolate lovers should make the pilgrimage to Chocolatier Constance Popp where they produce fresh premium artisan chocolate in Winnipeg. Using Manitoba-produced ingredients and exotic single-origin chocolate, these chocolates are made by a business that is socially and environmentally responsible. With it’s avant-garde chocolates and boxes, expect a unique chocolate experience. Winnipeg’s ethnic food restaurants not only serve the best of their cultural cuisine, but feature international dishes influenced by Manitoba’s regional cuisine flavours. Try one-of-a-kind dining spots such as Alycia’s traditional Ukrainian fare, Homer’s for Greek souvlaki, and the Ivory Restaurant for a “Bollywood” extravaganza. Corydon Avenue, also known as “Little Italy”, is noted for its popular patio restaurants, gelaterias and bars. Over the past decade, the area has changed from predominately Italian cuisine to include tastes from around the world. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the sights and sounds as you stroll the avenue.

Day 2 For a glimpse into Winnipeg’s past, head to The Exchange District National Historic Site, a 30-block neighbourhood comprised of stunning architecture, where a large portion of the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene can be found along with bustling restaurants and trendy boutiques. Food offerings range from tender racks of lamb at the stately British club setting of Bailey’s and artfully-arranged sushi at Blü fish to South American-style steaks at Hermano’s Restaurant and Wine Bar and mouthwatering desserts at artsy coffee houses. Travel the world with Banville & Jones’ international wine and food pairing evenings. Located in the neighbourhood of St. Vital, Banville and Jones is a Tuscan-inspired wine store with more than 3,000 bottles of wine, gifts and gourmet items from around the world. Wine taste on the terrace, sample some of the favourite wines with a selection of Manitoba-produced new Bothwell cheeses in the Tuscan Room, or partake in the cooking and wine-tasting classes featuring some of Winnipeg’s finest Chefs. Osborne Village is a densely populated enclave boasting an eclectic and electric dining, shopping and nightlife scene. Stop at Carlos & Murphy’s cozy cantina, Fude for upscale, casual dining, Baked Expectations for decadent desserts, Meiji for sushi and Toad in the Hole for British pub fare. And watch for the products of the Half Pints Brewery Company that offers its locally brewed British-style amber ale, India pale ale and hearty stout through many of Winnipeg’s bars and restaurants. For more on Winnipeg’s culinary scene – see the Where to Eat Section of this Guide on page 73.

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Native Legends and Folklore (First Nations/Métis Sample itinerary)

Day 1 Discover Winnipeg, where First Peoples gathered and traded more than 6,000 years ago. The Oodena Celebration Circle (an Ojibwa word meaning “heart of the city”) invokes the spirit that has drawn people to The Forks, a place that was named because it is located where the Assiniboine and Red Rivers meet. After seeing a Parks Canada entertaining theatrical play that walks you through 6,000 years of history at The Forks, cross the river to Winnipeg’s French Quarter, St. Boniface, and capture the voyageur spirit of “joie de vivre” or “love of life”. The St. Boniface Museum, Riel House, Fort Gibraltar and Theatre in the Cemetery pay tribute to the fur trade era and legendary Louis Riel, a Métis leader considered by many to be the “Founder” of Manitoba.

Day 2 Hear the call of the loon as you admire artist Daphni Odjig’s “Creation of Man” mural when you enter the Boreal Forest Gallery at The Manitoba Museum. Then travel upstream to trade furs for goods at the encampment at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site and while visiting Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre you will learn the history of the tipi and how it connects people to the land. Or go west to FortWhyte Alive and throw an atlatl, precursor to the bowshot arrow and enjoy bannock served at the Buffalo Stone Café. Arrange a viewing of the IMAX Theatre film “Heartland” so that you can listen to the elk walk through the forest as the First Nations people settle in for the night.

Day 3 Browse through a number of local art galleries that carry the works of Aboriginal artists including the Wah-sa Gallery and see one of the world’s largest collections of modern Inuit art at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. In early August plan to join in the festivities by dancing and playing the spoons at Folklorama’s Métis Pavilion or sample traditional native foods at Folklorama’s First Nations Pavilion.

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4Play Sports Bar............................................. 42 529 Wellington.................................................78 A A Country Garden Bed & Breakfast.................. 93 Aboriginal Day Live 2011................................... 18 Academy Road................................................ 62 Affinity Vegetarian Garden...............................74 Air Force Heritage Museum and Air Park......... 34 Airport Motor Inn............................................ 89 Alfie’s Restaurant & Billiards........................... 42 Algonquin Park Bed & Breakfast...................... 93 Alive................................................................ 42 Alycia’s........................................................... 82 Amici................................................................74 Area Nightclub................................................ 42 Arrowhead RV Park......................................... 94 Assiniboine Credit Union River Trail................. 15 Assiniboia Downs............................................ 32 Assiniboine Forest........................................... 52 Assiniboine Gordon Inn on the Park................ 93 Assiniboine Park............................................. 52 Assiniboine Park Conservatory....................... 53 Assiniboine Park Zoo....................................... 53 B BB Waterloo.................................................... 93 Bailey’s............................................................74 Baked Expectations.........................................78 Bangkok Thai....................................................78 Banner Bed and Breakfast............................... 93 Bar Italia......................................................... 43 Beaujena’s.......................................................78 Beechmount Bed and Breakfast...................... 93 Bella Vista....................................................... 43 Bellisimo......................................................... 82 Best Western Charterhouse Hotel Downtown Winnipeg..................................... 86 Best Western Pembina Inn and Suites.............. 91 Billabong Bar & Bistro......................................78 Birds Hill Provincial Park................................. 54 Bishop Velychkovsky Martyr’s Shrine.............. 34 Bistro 7 1/4...................................................... 79 Black Hole Theatre Company.......................... 57 Blaze Bistro and Lounge..................................74 Blü Fish............................................................74 Bob and Margaret’s Place................................ 93 Bombolini Wine Bar..........................................74 Bonfire Bistro.................................................. 79 Black Hole Theatre Company.......................... 57 Bright Oakes................................................... 94 Burton Cummings Theatre......................... 23, 43 C Café Carlo....................................................... 79 Café La Scala................................................... 79 Canad Inns Destination Centre Club Regent Casino Hotel.............................. 91 Canad Inns Destination Centre Fort Garry........ 91 Canad Inns Destination Centre Garden City..... 91 Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park........ 89 Canad Inns Destination Centre Transcona........ 91 Canad Inns Destination Centre Windsor Park... 91 Canad Inns Winter Wonderland......................... 21 Canada Day Celebrations................................. 18 Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet................... 6, 57 Canadianna Thriftlodge.................................... 91 Capri Motel....................................................... 91 Carlos and Murphy’s........................................ 79 Carlton Inn...................................................... 86 Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth.................... 46 Cavern............................................................. 44 Celebrations Dinner Theatre........................... 57 Centennial Concert Hall.................................. 23 Centre culturel franco-manitobain (CCFM)...... 23 Le Cercle Molière............................................ 57 www.visitwinnipegnow.com

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Cinema City..................................................... 43 Cinematheque........................................... 23, 43 The Circle of Life Thunderbird House.............. 46 City Hall.......................................................... 46 cityplace.......................................................... 61 Clarion Hotel and Suites............................ 89, 90 Civita............................................................... 79 Club.......................................................... 200 43 Club 3D........................................................... 42 Club Regent Casino................................7, 32, 43 Collège Universitaire de Saint-Boniface.......... 46 The Columns Bed & Breakfast.......................... 94 Comfort Inn Winnipeg Airport......................... 89 Comfort Inn Winnipeg South............................. 91 Corydon Avenue.............................................. 62 Country Corral................................................ 42 Country Inn & Suites By Carlson...................... 89 Cowboys.......................................................... 42 Curtis Gordon Motor Hotel............................... 91 D Dakota Motor Hotel......................................... 93 Decoding the Ancient Egyptian and Masonic Mysteries of the Manitoba Legislative Building...................... 69 Delta Winnipeg................................................ 86 Dim Sum Garden...............................................75 Don Pedro’s Authentic Mexican Grill................75 Doors Open Winnipeg....................................... 17 Dylan O’Connors Irish Pub and Restaurant...... 44 E East India Company Pub & Eatery.....................75 Eat! Bistro........................................................75 Elephant & Castle............................................ 44 Eleven Linacre Road Bed and Breakfast.......... 94 Ellie’s Bed & Breakfast.................................... 94 Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge................... 46 Exchange District........................................ 6, 62 Exchange District National Historic Site......... 47 Exchange District Walking Tours..................... 69 Explore Manitoba Centre................................. 47 Express by Canad Inns.................................... 93 F Fairmont Winnipeg.......................................... 86 Falafel Place.................................................... 79 Famous Players............................................... 43 Fame............................................................... 43 Le Festival du Voyageur.............................. 16, 17 Festival Park................................................... 47 Finn’s Pub at the Forks.................................... 44 Fire Fighters Museum of Winnipeg.................. 34 Flea Whiskey’s................................................. 42 Folk Exchange................................................. 43 Folklorama....................................................... 19 The Forks Market............................................. 47 The Forks Market Plaza................................... 48 The Forks National Historic Site of Canada.....................................6, 26, 47 The Forks National Historic Site of Canada Interactive Tours.................. 69 Fort Garry Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre..................................75, 86 Fort Gibraltar.................................................. 48 Fort la Reine Museum, Pioneer Village and Tourist Bureau....................................... 34 FortWhyte Alive......................................7, 53, 54 Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Winnipeg Airport.......................................... 89 Four Points by Sheraton Winnipeg South......... 93 Fox & Hounds Tavern....................................... 44 Freeze Frame International Film Festival For Kids of All Ages....................................... 17 Fresh Café....................................................... 79 Fude................................................................ 79 1 0 7

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Fun Mountain Water Slide Park........................ 26 Fusion Grill...................................................... 80 G Galbraith House Bed & Breakfast.................... 94 Gallery Lacosse............................................... 29 Garden City Shopping Centre..................... 61, 62 Gas Station Arts Centre.................................. 24 Gasthaus Gutenberger.................................... 82 Geocaching and GPS Adventures..................... 69 Gios................................................................. 43 Gîte de la cathédrale Bed & Breakfast............. 94 Globe Cinema.................................................. 43 The Golf Dome................................................. 64 Graffiti Gallery................................................ 29 Grand Beach Provincial Park........................... 54 Grand Prix Amusements.................................. 26 Grant Park Shopping Centre............................. 61 Grant’s Old Mill................................................ 34 Greenwood Inn & Suites Winnipeg................... 89 Guest House International.............................. 94 H Harbour View Recreation Complex.................. 64 Heartland Travel Haunted Winnipeg Bus Tours........................ 69 Hermano’s Restaurant and Wine Bar................75 Hi-Winnipeg Downtowner................................ 94 Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport.................. 89, 90 Holiday Inn Winnipeg – Airport West..........92, 93 Holiday Inn Winnipeg South..................92, 93, 94 Homer’s...........................................................75 Howard Johnson Express Inn.......................... 93 Hu’s on First Asian Bistro.................................75 Humphry Inn & Suites...................................... 86 Hy’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar........................75 I Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar.......75 IMAX Theatre Winnipeg..............................24, 43 InFerno’s Bistro................................................78 India Palace..................................................... 81 Inn at the Forks..........................................87, 89 Ivan Franko Museum........................................ 35 Ivory................................................................76 J Johnston Terminal........................................... 48 K Kelekis............................................................ 82 Kildonan Motor Hotel....................................... 91 Kildonan Park.................................................. 54 Kildonan Place Shopping Centre....................... 61 King’s Head Pub.........................................44, 76 King’s Park...................................................... 54 Kirkfield Motor Hotel....................................... 93 Kum Koon Garden.............................................76 L La Barrière Park.............................................. 55 Le Garage Café................................................ 43 Leo Mol Sculpture Garden............................... 53 Limelight Tavern.............................................. 43 Lincoln Motor Hotel.......................................... 91 Little Mountain Park........................................ 55 Little Opera Company...................................... 57 Living Prairie Museum..................................... 35 Lobby on York..................................................76 Louis Riel’s Tomb............................................. 35 Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site of Canada................................ 35 Lyric Theatre................................................... 53 M MainStay Suites............................................... 89 Maison Gabrielle–Roy...................................... 35 Manito Ahbee Festival...................................... 21 Manitoba Chamber Orchestra.......................... 57

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Manitoba Children’s Museum........................... 26 Manitoba Crafts Museum & Library................. 35 Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre................................... 35, 36 Manitoba Historical Society Dalnavert Museum....................................... 36 Manitoba Legislative Building......................7, 48 Manitoba Moose.............................................. 64 The Manitoba Museum................................. 6, 36 Manitoba Opera............................................... 58 Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame & Museum..........37 Manitoba Theatre Centre................................ 58 Manitoba Theatre for Young People................ 26 Maple Grove Tea Room at Kennedy House........37 Mariaggi’s Theme Suite Hotel.......................... 89 Mayberry Fine Art........................................... 29 McPhillips Station Casino.......................7, 32, 44 Meiji Sushi....................................................... 80 Mennonite Heritage Village..............................37 Millennium Library.......................................... 49 Mirrors Pub-Club............................................. 44 Mise Bistro...................................................... 80 Miss Q’s Billiards............................................. 42 Mona Lisa........................................................ 80 Montcalm Hotel............................................... 93 Motel One East................................................. 91 Motel One West............................................... 93 M.S. River Rouge............................................. 69 MTC Master Playwright Festival....................... 15 MTS Centre................................................ 24, 44 Muddy Waters Smokehouse..............................76 Muddy Water Tours.......................................... 70 Le Musée de Saint-Boniface / St. Boniface Museum.................................... 38 Museum Galleries............................................ 36 Mystique......................................................... 42 N Niko’s.............................................................. 80 Nor-Villa Motor Hotel....................................... 91 North Point Douglas Walking Through History Tour................................... 70 Norwood Hotel................................................. 91 O Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre....7, 55 Oakdale Bed & Breakfast................................. 94 Old St. Boniface Walking Tours........................ 70 One Night in Bangkok.......................................76 Oodena Celebration Circle............................... 48 Orlando’s Seafood Grill.................................... 80 Osborne Village............................................... 62 Oseredok-Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre....................................... 38 P Paddlewheel River Boats Ltd........................... 70 Palomino Club................................................. 42 Pantages Playhouse Theatre........................... 24 Paradise........................................................... 81 The Pavilion Gallery Museum.......................... 54 Peasant Cookery..............................................76 Pineridge Hollow............................................. 49 Pizzeria Gusto.................................................. 81 Place Louis Riel Suite Hotel...................... 88, 89 Planetarium.....................................................37 Platform: Centre for Photographic and Digital Arts............................................ 29 Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art....... 29, 30 Polo Park Shopping Centre............................... 61 Portage Place Shopping Centre........................ 61 Prairie Dog Central Railway............................ 49 Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE)...................... 58 Premiere Executive Suites.............................. 89 Pride Winnipeg Festival.................................... 17 Promenade Taché / Grey Nuns Walkway.......... 38

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Provence Bistro.......................................... 81, 82 Pyramid Cabaret............................................. 44 Q Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada Museum....................................... 38 Quality Inn & Suites Winnipeg.......................... 93 Queen Bee Hotel............................................. 93 R Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown................ 89 Rae & Jerry’s................................................... 81 Rainbow Stage................................................ 58 Red Cactus Bar................................................ 44 Red River Co-op Speedway............................. 65 Red River Exhibition......................................... 18 Regal Beagle Pub............................................ 44 Republic Nightclub.......................................... 42 Restaurant Dubrovnik......................................76 Resto Gare.......................................................78 Riel House National Historic Site.................... 38 Rock Bar......................................................... 44 Routes on the Red........................................... 70 Ross House Museum....................................... 38 Royal Albert Arms........................................... 44 Royal Canadian Mint........................................ 50 Royal George Hotel......................................... 44 Royal Winnipeg Rifles Regimental Museum..... 38 Rumor’s Comedy Club..................................... 42 S St. Andrews Rectory National Historic Site..... 39 St. Boniface....................................................... 7 St. Boniface Cathedral-Basilica....................... 39 St. James Assiniboia Museum......................... 39 St. John’s Cathedral and Cemetery................. 39 St. Regis Hotel................................................ 89 St. Vital Centre................................................. 61 St. Vital Park................................................... 55 Sal’s on the Bridge...........................................76 Saison Voyageur......................................... 15, 20 Sandman Hotel & Suites Winnipeg Airport....... 89 Sarasvati Productions Femfest 2011................. 19 Science Gallery................................................37 Segovia Tapas Bar and Restaurant.................. 80 Seven Oaks House Museum............................. 39 Shanghai..........................................................77 Shannon’s Irish Pub......................................... 44 Silver Spike Saloon.......................................... 42 Silver City....................................................... 43 Silverado’s...................................................... 42 Skateboard Plaza at the Forks........................ 48 Southwinds Bar and Grill................................. 82 Speedworld Indoor Kart Track......................... 65 Splash Dash River Tours, Charters and The River Spirit Water Bus...................... 71 Springhill Winter Sports Park.......................... 65 Star Grill........................................................... 81 Stella’s.............................................................77 Step N’ Out.......................................................78 Stereo Nightclub............................................. 42 Storm Restaurant.............................................77 Sukhothai......................................................... 81 Sydney’s at the Forks.......................................77 T TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival........... 18 Team Canada Volleyball................................... 66 Teddy Bears’ Picnic.......................................... 17 Terrace Fifty-Five............................................. 81 Terry’s Bed and Breakfast............................... 94 The Big “A”...................................................... 44 The Current......................................................77 The Marion...................................................... 44 The Marlborough Hotel.................................... 89 The Oak........................................................... 44 1 0 8

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Visiting Winnipeg? Come to Assiniboine Park! Assiniboine PArk is A four seAson wonderlAnd with countless Activities hAPPening yeAr-round!

Whether it’s summer or winter, there’s always something great happening at Assiniboine Park! In the summer, go for a beautiful bike ride, take a walk, catch a show at the Lyric Theatre or simply bask in the sun! In the winter, take a skate on the Duck Pond or a ride down the Toboggan Run! And if you’re looking for some year-round activities, be sure to check out the Zoo with its award-winning exhibits, or take that special someone out for a fantastic meal at one of our incredible restaurants!

To see what else Assiniboine Park has in store, visit assiniboinepark.ca or assiniboineparkzoo.ca or call 204.927.6000

you can tour history gone by… or experience it in the making. Vous pouvez revisiter l’histoire... ou la vivre pendant qu’elle se crée.

summer | ÉtÉ 2011 Take a free guided perimeter tour of this groundbreaking construction site.

Faites une visite guidée gratuite du périmètre de ce chantier de construction sans précédent.

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