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FortWhyte Alive fortwhyte.org Aspen forests, quaint lakes and picturesque prairie cover FortWhyte Alive's 640 acres—all of which is located within the city. In summer, hit the water in a large voyageur canoe or two-person sailboat before dining on the Buffalo Stone Café's patio that is perched upon Lake Devonian. In fall, witness North America's heaviest land animal (the bison) roam in its natural habitat as migrating birds fill the sky at dusk during Sunset Goose Flights. In winter, go cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, or try the Richardson Rrrun Toboggan slide that launches you onto the ice. No matter what season, there is always an adventure to be had at FortWhyte Alive. The Exchange District exchangedistrict.org This 20-block district boasts North America's most extensive collection of turn-of-the-20th-century buildings. While walking its charming streets you'll find some of the city's trendiest and tastiest spots, a diverse array of galleries, vintage and antique shops and some of the best coffee and café culture the city has to offer. If you think it all looks familiar, it probably does, as the district is a frequent stand-in for New York and Chicago in Hollywood productions. The Royal Canadian Mint mint.ca A trip to the Mint is always on the money and worth every penny. Its imposing glass exterior (designed by famed local architect Étienne Gaboury) is meant to look like a mountain on the Canadian prairies, while within you can embark on guided tours that showcase how millions of coins are being produced for more than 70 different countries. More experiences include ogling over Olympic medals from Vancouver 2010, purchasing collector's items in the gift shop and testing your current knowledge on world currencies. Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature thermea.ca "People simply aren't used to relaxing this hard" is our new unofficial motto for this incredible Scandinavian-inspired outdoor spa. Spend a couple hours here and we guarantee you'll come out of the experience feeling like the embodiment of total tranquility (just make sure you don't have night plans, as you'll be zonked). Let the stress soak out of you in thermal pools situated amongst the elms, oaks and pines; get steamy in Finnish saunas; have a sweat followed by a salt scrub in the aromatic steam rooms; treat yourself to the best in body treatments and massage therapy; or go for the full thermal cycle, which involves hitting the cold icebër waterfall to reinvigorate your body. Finish your day with some exquisite wining and dining (or charcuterie and craft cocktails) in your robe in its excellent Restö. Book ahead as this place is always busy (but never crowded due to limited capacity numbers), be it summer or winter. Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada royalaviationmuseum.com Your imagination will take flight at the brand new Western Aviation Museum of Western Canada. The stunning new facility at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport is home to more than 20 aircraft with 17 exhibits that showcase Western Canada's history of flight—celebrating both the machines that soared and whacky creations that never really took flight. Immerse yourself in inspiring stories of pioneering aviators and heroes, explore the many interactive exhibits that include boarding certain craft and experience the state-of-the-art audio-visual displays. There's an Observation Lounge overlooking the airport's runways, a pretty sweet boutique gift shop and your little ones are guaranteed to land in the far-out Galaxy Exploration Zone. 10 6 7 8 9 9 tourismwinnipeg.com 2023 WINNIPEG VISITOR'S GUIDE TOP 10 MUST SEES

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