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Assiniboine Park Zoo gets rave reviews from wheelchair users for its wide paths and wheelchairs and scooters available for rent. The zoo has also worked with KultureCity to make it a certified sensory inclusive attraction. Visitors can procure weighted lap pads and sensory bags containing fidget tools, noise-cancelling headphones and verbal cue cards from visitor services for free before heading out on the grounds. Assiniboine Park itself is brimming with paved paths to access all the gardens, greenspaces and attractions like the Pavilion where you can make your way through the famed Pooh Gallery. Same too about the park's The Leaf, where all the outdoor gardens are accessible, along with The Leaf building where wheelchairs are available for use during your visit. Assiniboine Park also hosts sensory nights during its marquee annual events like Zoo Lights in December, which are designed to provide a more comfortable experience for guests with sensory regulation or processing needs. For more outdoor adventures, check out FortWhyte Alive where wheelchairs are available for visitors throughout their visit. Both its Alloway Reception Centre and Richardson Interpretive Centre are wheelchair accessible and equipped with automatic door buttons, accessible stalls are provided in the washrooms, and accessible parking spaces are available. Many of its exhibits on our local flora and fauna feature audio descriptions too. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is one of the world's most accessible museums, as you would expect in a setting that has an exhibition on Inclusion for All: Rights of People with Disabilities. All its exhibits cater to both the hearing and visually impaired too. The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada allows visitors with special needs to bring up to two support companions at no additional cost, and its video kiosks are equipped with closed captioning to supplement the audio. Finally, we bet you weren't expecting a toboggan slide nor canoe/kayak launch in this guide! For winter fun, St. Vital Park's Manitoboggan structure won prestigious design awards in Germany from the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities for its achievements in accessibility. The large toboggan slides and structure are Winnipeg's first barrier-free and universally accessible toboggan slide, with a lower slide that is fully wheelchair accessible and a four-season warming shelter featuring large out swinging doors, heaters and plenty of bench seating. For summer, should you be looking to easily access the Seine River for a paddle, the accessible dock (found off John Bruce Road) allows you to enter your craft on solid ground before gently launching into the river down the gradual chute. Most attractions in the city are accessible and provide sensory equipment if needed. To ensure a smooth visit, it's a good idea to check the individual attraction websites for specific accessibility details ahead of time. Canadian Museum for Human Rights, photo by Aaron Cohen 17 tourismwinnipeg.com ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TRAVEL IN WINNIPEG