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THE FORKS MARKET PLAZA The Forks Market Plaza features fountains, canopies, dance programs, several open performance spaces and incomparable patios. In winter, it is home to a skating rink, music under a canopy of twinkling lights, and Winnipeg's newest favourite sport — Crokicurl! JOHNSTON TERMINAL This historic building offers three levels of fabulous shopping and dining including specialty boutiques, a gallery, restaurant, and an antique mall. It is also connected to the Travel Manitoba Visitor Information Centre. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; and Fridays to 9 p.m. Tel: 204.956.5593 OODENA CELEBRATION CIRCLE A natural shallow amphitheatre known as the Oodena Celebration Circle is located near the junction of the two rivers. A naked eye observatory, it pays homage to 6,000 years of Aboriginal peoples in the area and features ethereal sculptures, a sundial, interpretive signage, and a ceremonial fire pit. THE SKATEBOARD PLAZA AT THE FORKS The Plaza is a sensational open-air skate and BMX park. It's so good that Tony Hawk himself was on hand for the opening. It's one of the largest skate parks in Canada — having garnered national media attention — and features stair sets, banks, rails, and a steel ribbon track, while the Bowl Complex features a series of hips, elevators, extensions, and a pump bump. FORTWHYTE ALIVE W Immerse yourself in the wilderness, without leaving the city. FortWhyte Alive showcases a prairie bison herd, five lakes, and seven kilometres of forest trails. Activities include fishing, paddling, hiking, wildlife watching, snowshoeing, skating, cross-country skiing, and tobogganing. Book a Bison Safari or A Prairie Legacy: the Bison and its People eco-tour, a Destination Canada Signature Experience. Open daily, year-round, with extended summer and fall hours. Guided group tours in English and French are available by reservation. 1961 McCreary Road – Fort Whyte Tel: 204.989.8355 Email: info@fortwhyte.org fortwhyte.org GET OUT! ESCAPE ROOMS W GET OUT! Escape Rooms provides some of the most interesting and unique escape rooms, which are fun for friends and family. You will enjoy a themed adventure in which teamwork will help solve logic puzzles as well as hands-on challenges. Open Monday to Thursday, 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 420 Des Meurons Street, Unit #115 – St. Boniface Tel: 204.231.4903 Email: info@getoutescaperooms.com getoutescaperooms.com The Forks: Salvador Maniquiz FortWhyte Alive: Mike Peters www.tourismwinnipeg.com 27 ATTRACTIONS