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@mymts.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: info@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 Archibald Street –
St. Boniface
Tel: 204.772.9000
Email: info@kidcitywinnipeg.ca
www.kidcitywinnipeg.ca
Photo Courtesy of the Children's Museum Photo Courtesy of Fun Mountain Waterslide Park
www.tourismwinnipeg.com
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