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Budding pilots can take flight at the stunning new home of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. With a squadron of pedal planes (available I n the summer months), a kids' zone for interactive play, hands-on exhibits as well as an observation deck for watching flights take off and land at the neighbouring Richardson International Airport, every plane enthusiast will be flying high after a visit. Winnipeg's green gem, Assiniboine Park, is home to the Assiniboine Park Zoo with its specatular, award-winning Journey to Churchill exhibit that educates about Arctic species and climate change. In summer, ride a miniature steam train, stroll lush trails and play in the nature playground. Aunt Sally's Farm is the newest attraction at Assiniboine Park Zoo, featuring a barn, barnyard populated with goats, llamas and other domesticated animals, plus colourful playgrounds for little visitors and rainbow bridges for the goats. Discover an amazing world of critters, put a bird in your hand, or walk along floating boardwalks. There are so many ways to explore the environment at FortWhyte Alive and Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre. At The Forks, a must-visit is the Children's Museum with it 12 galleries full of colourful, hands-on fun. For budding thespians, Manitoba Theatre for Young People puts on full-scale productions for little ones to teens. Kids of all abilities can learn about the area's history at Fort Parka, with free programming offered by Parks Canada. Take a guided tour and discover where billions of coins are produced each year at the Royal Canadian Mint, where all Canadian coins are made as well as for 80 countries around the world. For eager minds, head to the Manitoba Museum for interactive and immersive exhibits, including a life-size replica of the Nonsuch ship and 1920s Downtown Winnipeg. Explore the Science Gallery and stargaze at the Planetarium. Kids climb, crawl and slide at the indoor playgrounds inside Kid City and Hide 'n' Seek. Watch them bounce off the walls at the indoor trampoline parks Fun Park Indoor Amusement Centre and Flying Squirrel. Get into the game with interactive experiences at Activate Games, where players compete in physical and mental challenges similar to an 8-bit video game or take your best shot playing laser tag at Lasertopia. Add to the family fun by staying at a hotel with water slides and a water park. Canad Inns Destination Centre in Transcona and Windsor Park both feature Splasher's Pool & Waterslides, a water park with slides, creatively shaped pools, kiddie pools and relaxing hot tubs. Fairfield Inn & Suites has a water park with a slide, fun water features and a hot tub. Holiday Inn Winnipeg – Airport West has a recreation centre which includes a kiddie pool, saltwater indoor pool and three-story Pirates Cove Playland. Travel back in time to the Jurassic period with Dino Beach Pool & Waterslide at Victoria Inn. Incorporating themed murals, life-sized dinosaurs, three slides and waterspouts, this kid-centric pool area provides hours of entertainment. Winnipeg is a playground for the young and young at heart, with its interactive experiences, educational attractions, and family-friendly hotels. FAMILY FUN Aunt Sally's Farm: Mike Peters Children's Museum: Kelly Krebs W INNIPEG S T ORY IDE AS 18 For more information or to arrange a media visit, contact Susan Ainley at 204.954.0775 or susan@tourismwinnipeg.com