Tourism Winnipeg

If you're in town for more than two days, check out these exciting options: ●● ●● When it comes time for dinner, a must-stop is Mitzi's Chicken Finger Restaurant. True to its namesake, the chicken fingers are legendary and best dipped in honey dill sauce—a Winnipeg favourite. For an evening out, let the family get swept up in the action of an American Association baseball game over at Shaw Park and cheer on the Winnipeg Goldeyes as they take to the field, or check out the new Investors Group Field to watch the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers score touchdowns. If theatre is the preference, the nationally acclaimed Manitoba Theatre for Young People offers entertaining live theatre devoted solely for youth from tots to teens. ●Full Day 2 Local Winnipeg chain Stella's Café & Bakery is a family friendly and healthy breakfast stop, with six locations across the city. Next it's time to explore The Manitoba Museum, home to nine permanent galleries. Set sail on a thrilling voyage of excitement and discovery as you step aboard a full-size replica of the 17th-century ship, "The Nonsuch"; travel back in time to Winnipeg during the 1920s; and view treasures from the Hudson's Bay Company. Sit back and gaze at the night sky with a show at the newly upgraded Planetarium. The Digistar 5 all-dome projection technology uses two wide-angle video projectors to cover the entire dome with a seamless image, enhancing the visitor experience. Kids get interactive and explore scientific principles at the Science Gallery, where they can solve a murder using forensic science, build a race car and test it on a track, and learn about life in space as an astronaut. Spend the afternoon with the family at IKEA, home to Canada's largest IKEA play area for kids. While the kids have a blast in the ball pit, pick up stylish home accents, furniture and goodies from the brand new store. Stay for a meal in the cafeteria, offering wallet-friendly eats from famous Swedish meatballs to ribs to buffalo chicken wraps. In the evening, rev up the excitement with go-kart racing at Thunder Rapids Fun Park or Grand Prix Amusements, along with bumper boats, miniature golf, batting cages and more. Head indoors to Speedworld Indoor Kart Track for more heart-pumping racing excitement. www.tourismwinnipeg.com Practice your swing at the driving range, mini golf or virtual golf simulator at The Golf Dome or go play a round of mini golf amongst murals and props that take you into the sea and back in time at U-Puttz Black Light Mini Golf. ●● Variety Heritage Adventure Park: Parks Canada For fun in the sun, splash a hot day away at Fun Mountain Water Slide Park, you'll find zip lining, beach volleyball, mini golf and bumper boats. Hop aboard the Prairie Dog Central Railway and relive history as this fully restored vintage steam train takes your family for a scenic trip through the Manitoba countryside. ●● Discover how coins are made on a tour of the Royal Canadian Mint, where all of Canada's circulation coins are manufactured, as well as coins for more than 75 countries around the world. In the adjacent interactive coin museum, you'll get a chance to make your own souvenir coin. ●● Take a spin on the antique "Tin Lizzie" car ride or feel the rush of wind on the roller coaster at Tinkertown Family Fun Park. This amusement park for kids offers more than 20 rides and attractions, including the half-mile scenic train ride, traditional carousel, Ferris wheel, bumper boats, 18-hole mini golf course, concessions and more. ●● Climb to great heights at Vertical Adventures, Manitoba's first wall-to-wall, full-service indoor rock climbing facility. ●● Enter through "Gate 1" and let the pioneer aviators of the northwest take your family on an inspirational journey through time at the Western Canada Aviation Museum. The museum also houses an interactive play area for kids from two to 12, where they can fly a plane, cycle a propeller, build a rocket and spot a flying saucer. ●● Bounce, slide or climb around Winnipeg's two indoor playground locations of Kid City. This 8,500 sq. ft. adventure land features a three-level play structure, sports court, inflatable bouncer, air hockey and foosball tables, Nintendo Wii stations and mini cars to keep little ones entertained. ●● For a fun spin on a self-guided tour, explore Winnipeg's francophone community of St. Boniface using GPS technology. Rent a GPS unit from Tourisme Riel and discover interesting points of interest through this interactive scavenger hunt activity. ●● End the day off on a high note at Kildonan Park. Surrounded by some of the oldest and largest trees in Manitoba is Canada's longest-running outdoor theatre, Rainbow Stage, where smash hit musicals are performed each summer. Make plans to catch The Buddy Holly Story (June 11-July 4) and Mary Poppins (August 9-August 29). ●● Be sure to read the Events section to find out more about other family events, such as Folklorama, Canada Day celebrations, Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, Kidsfest, The Red River EX and many more. winnipeg itineraries 29

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