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Jefferson Turner, Daniel Clarkson in MTYP's Potted Potter: Geraint Lewis Variety Heritage Adventure Park: Parks Canada Kid City w Kid City is Winnipeg's ultimate indoor play center for children ages 1 to 12. Kid City offers a massive three-level play structure with a separate toddler area, sports court, inflatable bouncer, air hockey, foosball, Nintendo Wii's, mini cars, three private party rooms, café area, lounge area with couches and flat-screen TV, and most importantly a safe, clean and fun environment. 801 Century Street, Unit 7 – St. James tel: 204.772.9226 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, a 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! In summer, check out the 20-plus flavours of ice cream. 550 Archibald Street – St. Boniface Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday in summer from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., spring and fall from noon to dusk. Open at noon on Sundays. www.kidcitywinnipeg.ca 5058 Portage Avenue (four kms west of Assiniboia Downs) – just outside Winnipeg (west) tel: 204.772.9000 email: info@kidcitywinnipeg.ca Manitoba Theatre for Young People w Manitoba Theatre for Young People has been creating and presenting professional, innovative theatre for young audiences since 1982. MTYP's artistry has been applauded not only as a theatre for young audiences, but also as an innovative and highly creative theatre company. Located at The Forks, MTYP's home is a 28,000 sq. ft. performance facility featuring a fully re-configurable theatre, classroom studios, and production facilities. Season runs from October to March. Shaw Performing Arts Centre, 2 Forks Market Road – The Forks tel: 204.942.8898 email: info@mtyp.ca www.mtyp.ca tel: 204.885.7223 email: info@thunderrapids.ca www.thunderrapids.ca Tinkertown Family Fun Park w An outdoor family amusement park with more than 20 rides and attractions featuring a halfmile scenic train ride, carousel, giant ferris wheel, bumper cars, tilt-a-whirl, sea ray, 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 more. Check out the new "Wacky Mouse" roller coaster. Tinkertown: Cheryl Struss Photography U-Puttz Black Light Miniature Golf w U-Puttz Black Light Miniature Golf is a uniquely themed, artistically created 18-hole miniature golf course, featuring realistic props and murals that will take you deep into the sea and back in time! U-Puttz is a hot spot for birthday parties, windups, special outings, corporate events and just to come and puttz around! 423 McPhillips Street – North End tel: 204.582.2166 email: u-puttz@mts.net www.u-puttz.ca Variety Heritage Adventure Park Calling all children 2-12! Parks Canada and Variety, the Children's Charity of Manitoba have teamed up to bring The Forks' history to life through this oneof-a-kind Heritage Adventure Park. Come imagine, explore and most of all, enjoy! Season of operation: Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Water park hours of operation: mid-June to Labour Day (weather permitting), 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 25 Forks Market Road – The Forks tel: 204.983.6757 email: forks.fourche@pc.gc.ca www.parkscanada.gc.ca/forks Open mid-May until mid-September (weather permitting) 621 Murdock Road – just outside Winnipeg (east) tel: 204.257.8095 email: tinkert@mymts.net www.tinkertown.mb.ca For more Family Fun Activities please see the following listings: 30 Winnipeg Assiniboine Park, Page 56 Assiniboine Park Zoo, Page 56 The Forks National Historic Site, Page 49 & 50 FortWhyte Alive, Page 58 Golf Dome, Page 76 Living Prairie Museum, Page 38 Lower Fort Garry, Page 38 Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre, Page 39 The Manitoba Museum, Page 40 Nature Playground, Page 57 Oak Hammock Marsh, Page 60 Prairie Dog Central, Page 51 Royal Canadian Mint, Page 53 Western Canada Aviation Museum, Page 43 Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Page 74 Winnipeg Goldeyes, Page 74 Winnipeg Jets, Page 74 2013 Visitor's Guide