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17 LEGENDS TALES • Volume 6, 2017 M a n ito b a C h il dr e n 's M u s e um Family Fun Winnipeg's green gem, Assiniboine Park, is home to the Assiniboine Park Zoo with its spectacular, 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 gardens, and play in the nature playground. At The Forks, a must-stop is the Children's Museum with its 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 Parks Canada Variety Heritage Adventure Playground. Teens get their thrills at the world-class Skateboard Park at The Forks, go-kart racing at Thunder Rapids or Grand Prix Amusements, or cable wakeboarding or snowboarding at Adrenaline Adventures. Discover where coins are made on a guided tour of the Royal Canadian Mint or take flight at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. 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. Kids climb, crawl and slide at the indoor playgrounds inside Great Big Adventure and Kid City. Watch them bounce off the walls at the indoor trampoline park, Skyzone. Discover an amazing world of critters, put a bird in your hand, or walk along the floating boardwalks. There are so many ways to explore the environment at FortWhyte Alive and Oak Hammock Marsh. Winnipeg is a playground for the young and young at heart, with its interactive experiences, educational attractions, and family-friendly hotels. Heart of the Arts Begin by exploring the historic Exchange District, Winnipeg's arts and culture hub. Hop around local art galleries, including Mayberry Fine Art, the renowned Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery, and Gurevich Fine Art. Head downtown to the Winnipeg Art Gallery to view one of the world's largest collection of contemporary Inuit art – some of which is always on display. Then stop by the trendy Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art next door. In the evening, take in a performance at one of the city's renowned theatres – Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Le Cercle Molière (Canada's longest-running theatre company), or Prairie Theatre Exchange. Watch the graceful steps of Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet, view rehearsals at the downtown studio, or book a group tour for a behind- the-scenes look at the costume closet. For one of Canada's oldest modern companies, experience the Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers. Music buffs soak in the sounds of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Manitoba Opera or a top-notch musical at Rainbow Stage – Canada's oldest outdoor musical theatre. The city is teeming with live music all across the city, from local bands filling up all the hip locales, to touring bands that stop by the West End Cultural Centre, to headliners who sellout one of the busiest venues in North America, the MTS Centre. Known as the cultural cradle of Canada, Winnipeg's arts, music and theatre scene is alight with talent and star power. Discover the stunning artists and arts groups – many of Canada's oldest and most prestigious – that call this city home. W innip eg Art G all er y Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet: David Cooper WINNIPEG IDEAS Adrenaline Adventures