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Family Fun NO TELLING HOW FAR YOU'LL GO! We know how much your kids love Disney movies, and the recent hit film Moana had everyone excited to participate in nautical-based adventures. This spring and summer in Winnipeg, you may not be on the sea with your family but you will still have the wind in your sails calling you to all sorts of exciting adventures. There are many exciting venues and events where your whole family will be able to enjoy a day together. No one knows just how far you'll go! EXPERIENCE THE GREAT OUTDOORS If you want to set the stage for a Moana-themed excursion, FortWhyte Alive gives you access to some epic sailing and canoeing options. Winnipeg's urban nature reserve is brimming with wetlands, wildlife and family-friendly activities. For on-land entertainment, make sure you stop by the bison herd enclosure — you can get within feet of these majestic creatures. Water-based adventures continue at Assiniboine Park, where a mini waterpark complete with sandy beach are part of the incredible Nature Playground. After drying off, you'll spend hours running through the Snakes and Ladders-inspired play area. Since you're already at Assiniboine Park, don't forget to say hi to the polar bears! Assiniboine Park Zoo features more than 200 animals — lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Journey to Churchill, the world's most extensive Arctic species exhibit, offers a view of polar bears swimming right overhead that you won't see anywhere else. When thinking of the best places to spend a day outdoors, The Forks tops out most lists. Teens will flip when they see The Plaza at The Forks, where skaters and BMXers try out their best moves (this place is so mint that even Tony Hawk has shredded it). You can also hop aboard Splash Dash Tours for a riverboat experience that will have the whole family seeing the city from a unique perspective. Just outside the city, you can keep adrenaline junkies happy at A Maze in Corn. While the famous corn maze doesn't open until August, drop by in June for a zip-lining adventure. In addition to a view of the humongous field, you will be zipping across six different lines. Unleash your competitive spirit on the dual racing line, and take a rickety walk across the rope bridge. While you're there, don't forget to stop by the petting zoo and enjoy a hayride. On the other side of the Perimeter, the peaceful wilderness of Oak Hammock Marsh takes you away from the city hustle. This birding hotspot offers nature walks, critter dipping, canoe rides and more. With over 30km of walking trails, ditch the technology and spend a day getting up close with nature. If you want to get really wet, why not head to a waterpark? Fun Mountain Waterslide Park has waterslides, tunnels and multiple pools to beat the summer heat, while bumper boats will get you drenched. If you'd prefer to stay dry, head next door to tourismwinnipeg.com 37 WINNIPEG ITINERARIES A Maze in Corn: Black Chair Journey to Churchill: Assiniboine Park Conservancy