Assiniboine Park & Zoo
This stunning urban park is Winnipeg's oldest, welcoming
visitors for more than 100 years. Bring little ones to its
whimsical Nature Playground or stroll through the tranquil
Leo Mol Sculpture Garden. Fuel up at Park Café or watch
a performance beneath the stars at Lyric Theatre. The
awardwinning Arctic species exhibit—Journey to Churchill
(also stars in CBC's Artic Vets tv series) at the zoo allows
visitors to not only view Arctic species, but also learn about
climate change. assiniboinepark.ca
NEW The Leaf horticultural attraction is the latest jewel in
the park's crown featuring four unique indoor plant biomes,
including a tropical biome, Mediterranean biome, seasonal
display house and butterfly garden.
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Stroll the Riverwalk, skate down the trail on the
frozen Red and Assiniboine rivers in winter, hop on
a guided river cruise, sip craft beer at The Common
or on the huge 250-seat licensed outdoor patio
and take in 6,000 years of history at Oodena Circle.
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NEW Renowned Indigenous Manitoba-founded
fashion footwear brand Manitobah Mukluks built
its flagship store on the second floor of The Forks
Market.
The Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba
(TRCM) opened its Agowiidiwinan Centre. The centre
gives visitors the opportunity to learn about treaties
through a short tour using visual and interactive
tools, showcasing oral history, archival history, and a
contemporary understanding of Treaties.
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For more information or to arrange a media visit, contact Gillian Chester at 204.954.1977 or gillian@tourismwinnipeg.com
