Winnipeg

Bordering on the Red River, King’s Park has many pathways gravel and paved to enjoy some of which lead to marshland. In the centre of the park you will find the beautiful Pagoda Gardens. The Park also has a soccer field, two baseball diamonds and an off-leash dog park area.

If you are looking for a great summer outing at the park with a frisbee, this is the place to go. There is a zoo and all of its amenities on site for those wanting an attraction. Explore over 378 acres 153 hectares along the Assiniboine River. The Zoo, Conservatory, English Garden, Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Tudor-style pavilion, and a fine example of a French formal garden are a few of the features found in the park. Picnic areas and cycling and walking trails are popular with visitors. In the winter, enjoy cross-country skiing, tobogganing and skating on the Duck Pond. All public areas are wheelchair accessible. Main entrance is on Corydon Avenue one mile west of Kenaston Boulevard. The park may also be accessed from Portage Avenue via a footbridge over the Assiniboine River.

Voted the Best Environmental Experience in the world. Guided treks through nature trails, the Marsh, go canoing, view wildlife, interactive exhibits.

St. Vital Park

Situated on the Red River, this park is the perfect place for family get-togethers and recreational sports. In winter, the duck pond becomes a skating rink. Located on River Road, north of Bishop Grandin Boulevard. For information, call 204 986-7623.

640-acre nature centre showcasing a 30-head bison prairie herd, 5 lakes, 7km of trails, bird feeding stations, tipi encampment and more.

North on Main, this park is a favourite, especially Sunday night "Cruise Nights". You will find many interesting new and vintage cars cruising through the park and meeting up with friends. Kildonan Park is also home to the Rainbow Stage theatre, which is an open-aired theatre located in the centre of the park. As most parks, they also have BBQ/Picnic designated areas, a pool, play structures, and some interesting landscaping.

You can explore a vivid portrayal of Manitoba’s rich and colourful history through nine galleries that total approximately 68,000 square feet of exciting exploration approximately 4 football fields. All regions of Manitoba are represented in the galleries, including the Grasslands, the Boreal Forest, the Arctic/Sub arctic. There are also some recent additions to the Museum: the Hudson Bay Company Collections Gallery and the Parklands/Mixed Woods Gallery, which is the largest and most interactive of the galleries.

The Manitoba Children’s Museum is home to several hands-on galleries, offering plenty of family fun. Be a TV anchor, visit the land of fairy tales or climb aboard a fully refurbished locomotive and passenger train car. In November and December, you can take a magical stroll through the Santa Village and perhaps even meet the man in the red suit himself.

A small but interesting museum, very kid friendly. Features electric street car, robot made of household electronics and consumer products through the ages.

History will unfold before your eyes at this restored 19th century fort where costumed staff recreate the 1850s in the Red River Valley.

The former home of Premier Sir Hugh John Macdonald, Dalnavert has been designated a National Historic Site.

The Winnipeg Art Gallery is Western Canada's oldest gallery, and features Manitoban, Canadian, and international artists and a large collection of Inuit Art. With it's striking architecture, it is an integral part of downtown Winnipeg.

Manitoba's only artist-run centre devoted exclusively to photographic and digital arts. The gallery exhibits local, national and international artists.

Manitoba's premier contemporary art gallery and the first Institute of Contemporary Art in Canada.

Part of Graffiti Art Programming Inc., a not for profit youth art organization that uses art as a tool for community development, social change and individual growth.