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| Living Prairie Museum | Living Prairie Museum
One of Winnipeg's natural wonders, the Living Prairie Museum is a preserve of endangered tall-grass prairie preserve. The nature centre is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays from last weekend in April to end of June; daily July and August. Guided hikes and a self-guiding trail are available. Group tours by advance reservation. Free admission except for group tours and special event days. Tel. 204-832-0167; fax: 204-986-4172; Website: www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/naturalist/livingprairie/ E-mail: prairie@winnipeg.ca Location: 2795 Ness Avenue. | |
| Lyncrest Airport | | This heritage airport has grass runways, a modern, wheelchair accessible clubhouse, the oldest home-built aircraft in Canada, unique antiques, and the largest diversity of modern aircraft types, including light aircraft on skis or floats! Look interested and you'll likely be invited on a complimentary flight or a tour of an aircraft under construction! Open during daylight hours. Free admission, free parking. Tel. 204-222-0079; 204-253-2526; Web: www.lyncrest.org Location: 57119 Murdock Road. | | Web: www.lyncrest.org |
| The Manitoba Museum | The Manitoba Museum
Museum Galleries
Explore a vivid portrayal of Manitoba's rich and colourful history through nine galleries covering all regions of Manitoba. The national editors of Where Magazine have selected the Parklands/Mixed Woods Gallery as "One of Canada's Best New Attractions for Summer 2004". The Manitoba Museum is the recipient of the Michelin Green Guide's top award, designated 'Worth the Trip'. Dramatic walk-through settings include the 17th century full-size replica ship "The Nonsuch", and the Urban Gallery, which recreates boomtown Winnipeg in the 1920s.
Planetarium and Science Gallery
We are also fortunate to have one of only five major planetariums in the country which features live interactive multimedia shows that recreate the current night sky, highlight the latest space discoveries and follow the developments of the space program.
The fully renovated Science Gallery now includes "Engineered for Speed" where visitors design and build their own remote-controlled race cars and test them on our giant race track, a new water area with a self-sustained ecosystem and a new Explore Science Zone with multiple hands-on activities.
Open year-round. Closed Mondays in winter. Admission charged. Tel. 204-956-2830; recorded information 204-943-3139; Website: www.manitobamuseum.ca E-mail: info@manitobamuseum.ca Location: 190 Rupert Avenue. | | Web: www.manitobamuseum.ca |
| FortWhyte Alive | FortWhyte Alive
Winnipeg's wild oasis features 640 acres of forest, lakes, marshes and self-guiding trails. FortWhyte Alive has 27 species of waterfowl, whitetail deer, muskrats and other wild animals. Fall migration brings thousands of Canada geese and ducks for a truly natural spectacle. Scenic lakes offer canoe and boat rentals along with year-round fishing for pike, walleye and trout. The Alloway Reception Centre offers visitor services including The Buffalo Stone Café and The Nature Shop. The 10,000 square foot Interpretive Centre is home to the Aquarium of the Prairies, Climate Change Exhibit, Winter Waterfowl Room, Children's Touch Museum and Glass Honeybee Hive. A must-see are the Prairie Dog Exhibit and the Bison Prairie, the largest urban-based herd of Plains Bison in Canada. Group tours available by advance reservation. Open daily, year-round. Admission charged. Guided group tours in English or French available by advance reservation, 204-989-8353. Tel. 204-989-8355; fax: 204-895-4700; Website: www.fortwhyte.org E-mail: info@fortwhyte.org Location: 1961 McCreary Road. | | Web: www.fortwhyte.org |
| Carman | Carman
An oasis on the prairies, the Boyne River flows through this beautifully treed community. Kings Park, located in the centre of town, offers an aquatic centre with two water slides, tennis courts, picnic area and campground. A 5 km-pathway features three river bridges and a tall grass prairie. Carman celebrates the Carman Potato and Blossom Festival in June, Carman Country Fair in July and the Carman Fiddle Festival in August. Web: www.townofcarman.com E-mail: townofcarman@mts.net | | Web: www.townofcarman.com |
| Assiniboine Park Zoo | | Assiniboine Park Zoo has a collection of over 390 species, 2,400 specimens housed in natural exhibits. The zoo specializes in animals found in cooler climates from around the world, as well as native North American species. Siberian tigers, snow leopards, bears, lynx, elk, bison and many other hardy species can be seen out-of-doors through the year.
Large indoor facilities such as the Tropical House, the Kinsmen Discovery Centre, and others provide warm weather viewing of many tropical animals. Open daily except for Remembrance Day morning and Christmas morning. Admission charged. Tel. 204-986-2327; Website: www.winnipeg.ca/cms/ape/zoo; E-mail: apzoo@winnipeg.ca Location: Assiniboine Park, 2355 Corydon Avenue | | Web: www.winnipeg.ca/cms/ape/zoo |
| The Central Museum of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (The RCA Museum) | | The Central Museum of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (The RCA Museum) displays Canada's largest collection of artillery artifacts and the most complete collection of Canadian pattern military vehicles in existence. Group tours welcome. Open year-round, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday to Friday; also 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays from Victoria Day to Labour Day. Admission charged. Tel. 204-765-3000 ext. 3570; Web: www.rcamuseum.com E-mail: rcamus@artillery.net Location: CFB Shilo, 15 km/9 mi. south of Hwy. 1 on PR 340. (Base is open to visitors.) | | Web: www.rcamuseum.com |
| Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre | Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
Come see why the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre is the world's 'Best Environmental Experience'! Under the guidance of our friendly interpreters, you can trek over 30 kilometers of nature trails, take a guided tour of the marsh, go canoeing, view birds and wildlife, watch a film in our multimedia theatre, enjoy a meal in our café and check out our fun, interactive exhibits. Open daily year-round. Admission charged. Tel. 204-467-3300; toll-free: 1-888-50-MARSH; fax: 204-467-3311; Website: www.oakhammockmarsh.ca E-mail: ohmic@ducks.ca Location: 20 minutes north of Winnipeg at Hwys. 67 and 220. | | Web: www.oakhammockmarsh.ca |
| Demonstration Farm House | | Demonstration Farm House was the original residence for the manager of the Killarney Demonstration Farm circa 1910. Completely refurbished, this municipal heritage site is open to the public. Tours welcome. Location: near campground. | | Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html |
| Churchill | Churchill
The Polar Bear Capital of the World is the only human settlement where polar bears can be observed in the wild. The bears tip the scale at over 1,300 pounds, stand 10 feet tall and can move with surprising speed and agility. Best viewing time is October to early November.
Churchill is also famous with birders - some 250 species of birds including the rare Ross Gull, nest or pass through on their yearly migrations.
In summer, white beluga whales surface and plunge in the blue-green waters of the Churchill River. You’ll be talking distance of the most vocal whales in the world. More than 3,000 beluga whales come in early July to feed and calve. Seals can also be seen in the harbour and caribou are frequently sighted along the coast.
Churchill, population 1,000, is accessible by air or the Hudson Bay Railway line, which was built over permafrost and muskeg in 1929 and required a crew of 3,000 to complete. The two-night, one-day trip on VIA Rail from Winnipeg to Churchill (1,600 km/1,000 mi.) provides comfortable bedrooms or roomettes and fine Manitoba cuisine in the dining car. Calm Air, Kivalliq Air run regular scheduled air service from Winnipeg, Thompson and Gillam year-round.
On the tundra, lichens and miniature shrubs and flowers bloom each spring and fall. A short distance inland are patches of taiga (sub-arctic) forest, with black spruce, scattered white spruce and a thick mat of lichens.
Visitors are awestruck upon seeing the haunting beauty of our aurora borealis (northern lights). Blue, green and white in colour, they swirl and dance in the still northern sky - with performances that can be seen on clear nights. According to legend, the northern lights will dance their way down to earth if you whistle at them. Why not give it a try? Website: www.churchill.ca E-mail: town@churchillmb.net | | Web: www.churchill.ca |
| Morden | | Find out for yourself why Harrowsmith Country Life Magazine named Morden a "Best in Country Living" community. Tree-lined streets, antique fieldstone buildings and mansions, beautiful parks, a bronze statue by renowned artist Leo Mol and three historical murals grace our downtown area. The Millennium Pathways, the Kinsmen Community Path to the Buhler Boardwalk and the Minnewasta Trail on the shore of Lake Minnewasta offer new discoveries for everyone. Interpretive signage along the way brings Morden's past to life. The Back 40 Folk Festival in June, the Morden International Triathlon, Cripple Creek Music Festival and Pembina Valley Fur Council Rendezvous in July to the ever-popular Morden Corn and Apple Festival in August offer fun for all. Tel. 204-822-5630; Web: www.mordenmb.com E-mail: chamber@mordenmb.com | | Web: www.mordenchamber.com |
| Boreal Gardens | | Boreal Gardens are green houses and gardens growing local produce. Free tours are offered Sunday 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. in July and August, other times by appointment. Admission charged for groups. Tel. 204-675-8866 (6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday to Friday); fax: 204-675-2660. Location: 1.6 km/1 mi. east of town on Shore Rd. | |
| University of Manitoba | University of Manitoba
Every year, 26,000 of Canada’s best and brightest students come to the University of Manitoba to discover their strengths and build their futures. Combine these curious minds with world-class professors and researchers, and you have a dynamic environment that has been contributing to the social, cultural, and economic fabric of Manitoba since 1877. Visit the Fort Garry Campus to see rocks and fossils from millions of years ago at the Cretaceous Menagerie; view contemporary and historical art at Gallery One One One; take in a jazz, opera, choral, or chamber music concert in Eva Clare Hall; or cheer on our elite Bison athletes in the sport of your choice – football, hockey, basketball and more! Website: www.umanitoba.ca Location: Fort Garry Campus. | | Web: www.umanitoba.ca |
| Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre | | The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre houses the largest collection of marine reptile fossils in Canada and features "Bruce", a 43 ft. (13 meter ) Mosasaur. Discover Manitoba's prehistory and the sea monsters that lived in the Western Interior Seaway. Experience a Fossil Dig Adventure Tour along the Manitoba Escarpment searching for and excavating fossils on an 80 million year old sea bed. School, youth and group museum tours available year round. Dig tours available May to September. Summer Kids programs Monday to Friday in July and August. Open daily 1 - 5 p.m. September to May; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. June to August. Tel. 204-822-3406; Web: www.discoverfossils.com E-mail: info@discoverfossils.com Location: Lower Level, Community Centre, 2nd and Gilmour. | | Web: www.discoverfossils.com |
| Morden Tours | | Morden tours, available year-round with a step-on guide featuring a number of unique fieldstone mansions, museums, Ag Canada Research Station, art gallery, outdoor murals and more. Tel. 204-822-6950/822-5630. | | Web: www.mordenchamber.com |
| Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library | Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library
Exhibits historic and contemporary hand crafted items including needlework, quilts, weaving, lace, rug hooking, ceramics, wood and glass. The Library contains over 2,500 craft book titles. Open year-round, call for hours. Donations accepted. Tel. 204-487-6117; Website: www.mts.net/~mcml1 E-mail: mcml@mts.net Location: 183 Kennedy Street. | | Web: www.mts.net/~mcml1 |
| Churchill Northern Studies Centre | | Churchill Northern Studies Centre is an independent, non-profit research station located along the coast of Hudson Bay. It offers nature study tours of the sub-arctic, ranging from polar bears to beluga whales, wildflowers to northern lights. Courses are led by qualified instructors and proceeds support research and education in the Canadian sub-arctic. The CNSC also hosts school and youth group visits, university credit courses and ecological research initiatives. Facility tours available. Admission charged. Tel. 204-675-2307; fax: 204-675-2139; Website: www.churchillscience.ca E-mail: cnsc@churchillscience.ca Location: Rocket Launch Road, 24 km/15 mi. east of Churchill. | | Web: www.churchillscience.ca |
| Brandon University (PHS) | | Since 1899, Brandon University offers undergraduate degrees in arts, science, education, music, nursing and applied disaster and emergency studies and professional programs in business administration, psychiatric nursing, graduate programs in music, education and rural development. The University's 15-acre campus contains many historic structures. Open to the public 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Tours by appointment. Campus grounds open to all. Tel. 204-727-7449. (PHS) | |
| Wapusk National Park of Canada | | Wapusk National Park of Canada is an immense lowland area of 11,475 square kilometres south and east of Churchill. This impressive park represents the features of the Hudson-James Lowlands Natural Region in Canada's system of national parks. Wapusk, the Cree word for white bear, is home to one of the world's largest known polar bear maternity denning sites. As well as protecting vital habitat for polar bears, Wapusk National Park provides critical habitat for hundreds of thousands of waterfowl and shorebirds that nest along the Hudson Bay coast in summer and gather to feed during spring and fall migrations. As Wapusk National Park of Canada is located in a remote region, access to the park is limited. Visitors can enter the park through the services of tour operators. Tel. 204-675-8863; fax: 204-675-2026; Web: www.pc.gc.ca E-mail: mannorth.nhs@pc.gc.ca Location: 45 km southeast of Churchill, no road or trail access. | | Web: www.pc.gc.ca |
| Delta Waterfowl and Wetlands Research Station | | A large portion of the lake front (6,416 ha/15,855 ac.) along the south shore of Lake Manitoba was established as a privately owned and operated station, known for its research and educational activities. There is a viewing tower, boardwalk and interpretive trail for the public. Location: at Delta Beach on PR 240. | |
| Brandon | Brandon
You Belong in Brandon - with its rich agricultural heritage and natural resources, the opportunity to explore becomes endless. Manitoba's second largest city, with a population of approximately 43,000, has gained valuable recognition for its ability to organize and host many world-class events. Come and discover the wonders of the "Wheat City" where hospitality is second to none!
Web: tourism.brandon.com
E-mail: brandontourism@wcgwave.ca
Home to the Brandon Folk Music and Art Festival in July, Manitoba Summer Fair hosted in June, Manitoba Livestock Expo in November and the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in spring. | | Web: www.tourism.brandon.com |
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