CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
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At this Forks attraction you can hop
aboard a diesel locomotive and coach,
explore the five-storey tall Lasagna
Lookout, test perceptions in the Illusion
Tunnel, perform experiments in the Splash
Lab, and so much more. There is also a Tot
Spot for toddlers, along with workshops,
educational programs and events.
Open year-round; June to September,
9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; September to
June, Sunday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to:
4:30 p.m.; Friday to Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
45 Forks Market Road – The Forks
Tel: 204.924.4000
Email: general@childrensmuseum.com
www.childrensmuseum.com
FUN MOUNTAIN
WATERSLIDE PARK
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Fun Mountain is Manitoba's largest and
most diverse outdoor water park with
waterslides, bumper boats, splash pads,
and mini-golf. Theme events include
Fitness Fridays, Sunset Sundays, Family
Pool Party, Hunt for Gold, Wonderfully
Wet Wednesdays, Fear the Sliding Dead in
October and much more!
Open daily mid-June to early September
(weather permitting). Call for hours and
special events
804 Murdoch Road and Highway 1 –
Just outside Winnipeg (east)
Tel: 204.255.3910
Email: funmountain@mts.net
www.funmountain.ca
GRAND PRIX
AMUSEMENTS
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Rev up the excitement with go-kart racing
on three challenging tracks for ages four
to adult. Play the pirate-themed mini
golf, cool off on a bumper boat, launch
water balloons, step up to the plate in
the batting cages, and tumble on the
trampolines. On site concessions, arcade,
and picnic areas are also available.
Open mid-April to late September daily
(weather permitting). Call for hours
Highway 1 East (Fermor Avenue) –
Just outside Winnipeg (east)
Tel: 204.254.3644
www.grandprixamusements.com
GREAT BIG ADVENTURE
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Great Big Adventure offers a massive
3,000 square foot play structure featuring
seven 20-foot slides ideal for children up
to 12 years old, a toddler section, and
a large mini-sticks area for hockey fun.
Check the program calendar as there are
always interesting activities going on.
Open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to
8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Unit 4, 960 Lorimer Boulevard –
Fort Whyte
Tel: 204.505.4935
Email: ino@greatbigadventure.ca
www.greatbigadventure.ca
KID CITY
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Kid City is an ultimate indoor play centre
for children ages one to 12. It features
a massive three level play structure, a
separate toddler area, laser maze, sports
court, inflatable bouncer, air hockey,
foosball, mini cars, exersaucers, children's
library, café, Friday Fun Night with crafts,
and private party rooms.
Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to
8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
801 Century Street, Unit 7 – St. James
Tel: 204.772.9226 550
550 Archibald Street – St. Boniface
Tel: 204.772.9000
Email: info@kidcitywinnipeg.ca
www.kidcitywinnipeg.ca
Grand Prix Amusements
Great Big Adventure:
Gabrielle Touchette Photography Fun Mountain Waterslide Park: Henry Quach of HQ Photography
www.tourismwinnipeg.com
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