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• Marsh Boardwalk • Pioneer Sod House • 7k of Forest Trails • Canoeing & Kayaking • Nature Shop • Buffalo Stone Café 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg, MB PH: (204) 989-8355 | www.fortwhyte.org Connect with us online: Alive with Adventure! Explore FortWhyte Alive, Winnipeg's urban nature oasis. • Interpretive Centre • Bison Safaris • Tipi Encampment • Wildlife Watching • Fishing on 5 Lakes • Hiking & Biking THE FORKS MARKET W The Forks Market offers a multitude of shops to browse for a wide variety of specialty items and souvenirs. Downstairs, the market features an irresistible fresh food emporium with everything from gourmet cheeses to meats to organic baked goods and wine. In the upstairs hayloft, shoppers will find items ranging from cigars and aromatherapy products to crafts and artworks from 300 local and Canadian artisans. Open year-round. Tel: 204.942.6302 Email: info@tf-np.ca www.theforks.com THE FORKS MARKET PLAZA W Centrally located at the heart of The Forks, "The Plaza" as it is affectionately known by locals, is always a great place to meet. In the winter, The Forks Market Plaza is home to an artificially cooled skating rink, Winnipeg's own version of Rockefeller Centre. Families, tourists and lovers ice skate for free to piped-in music under the lovely canopy and twinkling lights. Come summer, The Forks Market Plaza features fountains, canopies, several open performance spaces and incomparable patios. Tel: 204.942.6302 Email: info@tf-np.ca www.theforks.com JOHNSTON TERMINAL W This historic building offers three levels of fabulous shopping and dining. Originally constructed in the 1920s, this beautifully restored building now boasts Manitoba- owned businesses, including shops, specialty boutiques, restaurants and a large antique mall. Whether you are meeting for coffee, dining with friends and family, or shopping for that unique gift, the Johnston Terminal is the place to be. Open year-round. Tel: 204.956.5593 OODENA CELEBRATION CIRCLE W Near the convergence of the two rivers is a natural shallow amphitheatre known as the Oodena Celebration Circle. It pays homage to the 6,000 years of Aboriginal Peoples in the area. Oodena, Cree for "the centre of the city," features ethereal sculptures, a sundial, interpretive signage, a naked-eye observatory and a ceremonial fire pit, making it a desirable venue for aboriginal and cultural celebrations, or a place to simply sit and marvel at its beauty. Skating under the canopy at The Forks: The Forks North Portage Partnership The Forks Market: Geraldine Grace Ong www.tourismwinnipeg.com 31 THINGS TO DO ATTRACTIONS E