Tourism Winnipeg

21 LEGENDS + TALES • Volume 8 • 2019/2020 FAMILY FUN Winnipeg's green gem, Assiniboine Park, is home to the Assiniboine Park Zoo with its spectacular, award-winning Journey to Churchill exhibit that educates about Arctic species and climate change. In summer, ride a miniature steam train, stroll lush trails and gardens, and play in the nature playground. At The Forks, a must-visit is the Children's Museum with its 12 galleries full of colourful, hands-on fun. For budding thespians, Manitoba Theatre for Young People puts on full-scale productions for little ones to teens. Kids of all abilities can learn about the area's history at Fort Parka. Discover where coins are made on a guided tour of the Royal Canadian Mint or take flight at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. For eager minds, head to the Manitoba Museum for interactive and immersive exhibits, including a life-size replica of the Nonsuch ship and 1920s Downtown Winnipeg. Explore the Science Gallery and stargaze at the Planetarium. Kids climb, crawl and slide at the indoor playgrounds inside Great Big Adventure, Kid City and Hide 'n' Seek. Watch them bounce off the walls at the indoor trampoline parks, Skyzone and Flying Squirrel. Discover an amazing world of critters, put a bird in your hand, or walk along the floating boardwalks. There are so many ways to explore the environment at FortWhyte Alive and Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre. Winnipeg is a playground for the young and young at heart, with its interactive experiences, educational attractions, and family-friendly hotels. Métis leader, and father of the province, Louis Riel plays an integral part in Métis history, and part of his story is presented at Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum, and Riel House National Historic Site. Feel the beat of the drums during an international Pow Wow competition at Manito Ahbee. Buy beautiful Indigenous crafts at the marketplace and watch Canada's Indigenous artists perform concerts. Visit Bill Worb Furs, one of the last independent fur and leather houses in Canada, bringing the product of trappers and harvesters of Northern Canada to world markets. Participate in Indigenous crafting workshops at Manitoba Museum, as part of the museum's push towards skills repatriation. Relax and unwind at Riverstone Spa with the Signature Indigenous Hot Stone Massage, which incorporates Indigenous traditions. Join the celebration of Indigenous culture and history during Indigenous Day Live in June at The Forks, which is broadcast on the Winnipeg-based Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). Bring home a pair of mukluks or moccasins by Manitobah Mukluks, Canada's fastest-growing footwear brand. Mike Peters Indigenous Day Live: Courtesy of Lu Beibei

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