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the awesome Richardson Rrrun Toboggan Slide that is perched above a frozen lake and guided tours, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and kid's camps where you'll learn about the region's Indigenous and fur trading roots. FortWhyte is particularly beautiful in the fall, when migratory meals are on the menu at the Buffalo Stone Café. The café has an outdoor patio that overlooks a lake that is often awash in thousands of migratory birds. Another autumn must-do is A Maze in Corn. Throughout October it is home to the Haunted Forest, a spooky experience that is suitable for families, along with a petting zoo, hayrides, pony rides, and of course, the massive corn maze that towers over guests and is ripe for exploration throughout autumn. Bridging the great outdoors and the comfy indoors is Assiniboine Park and Zoo. In winter, the park's frozen ponds and Terry Fox Trail offer up ample outdoor skating, while the toboggan hill is another favourite seasonal attraction. The park also offers a heated shelter for families to get in their gear, hang out and warm up, while the Park Café serves up delicious comfort food only a hop, skip and toboggan slide away. The zoo itself is a real showstopper with snow leopards, Amur tigers, and red pandas — all of which dig the snow. The Journey to Churchill exhibit is surely the best northern species and Arctic education centre of its kind. Here, you can spend hours watching polar bears swim and play right over your head. This is an experience no child — heck, no adult with a sense of wonder — will ever forget; it's truly world-class in every sense of the word. In February, children of all ages (and adults) can enjoy the joie de vivre of the fur trade era during Festival Du Voyageur. There are giant snow sculptures, voyageur games, maple taffy and lots of family fun entertainment to be had during this 10-day extravaganza. 40 2018-19 FALL/WINTER EVENTS & ITINERARIES GUIDE WINNIPEG fortwhyte.org / F O R T W H Y T E A L I V E Explore forest trails and frozen lakes, right here in the city. FortWhyte Alive is your destination for inspiring wilderness experiences. All you have to do is show up — we take care of the rest. Adventure ... made easy.