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WINNIPEG HARBOUR VIEW GOLF COURSE AND RECREATION COMPLEX The facility includes a nine-hole, par 27 golf course, miniature golf, shuffleboard, volleyball, picnic area, driving range, lawn bowling, tennis, horseshoes and paddle boats. The clubhouse includes a cafeteria, lounge, banquet facility, viewing tower, outdoor dining deck, classroom, inner courtyard, lockers, cross-country skiing, golf and tennis pro shop. Professionals are on hand for golf and cross-country ski lessons. Ladies and junior golf leagues, clinics and programs are available. Open year-round. Park admission is free. location: Kilcona Park, 1867 Springfield Rd. p: 204-222-2766 204-222-2751 (pro shop) w: lakelandgolfmanagement.com KILDONAN PARK This stunning 99 ac park bordering the Red River is renowned for its beautiful trees and gardens, rolling lawns, the Witch's Hut from the story of Hanzel and Gretel, Rainbow Stage summer outdoor theatre, Olympic-size outdoor swimming pool, public boat dock and designated areas on roadways for power walking and in-line skating. Winter facilities for cross-country skiing, ice skating, and tobogganing. Park admission is free, open year-round. If you would like to book a picnic site or shelter, or a garden location for your wedding pictures, please call 311 in Winnipeg or toll-free 1-877-311-4974. location: 2015 Main St. w: www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks parksandfields.asp LA BARRIÈRE PARK This 323 ac park hugs the banks of the La Salle River, just outside the southern edge of the City of Winnipeg. Areas have been developed for walking and cross- country skiing. Picnic sites and sport fields are located along side of a large paved parking lot. Park admission is free. Open year-round. For guided tours please call 204-832-0167, to book a picnic site or athletic field call 311 in Winnipeg or toll-free 1-877-311-4974. location: 6 km south of the intersection of Waverley and the Perimeter Hwy. w: www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks parksandfields.asp While at La Barrière Park, visit Parkland Mews which offers rare insight into falconry, Manitoba's Endangered Peregrine Falcon recovery, and the Deutsch-Drahthaar versatile sporting dog. Guided tours by appointment. location: 6km south of the intersection of Waverley and the Perimeter Hwy., opposite La Barrière Park at Camp Amisk site, along La Salle River p: 204-261-9464, 204-275-1014 LITTLE MOUNTAIN PARK Winnipeg's highest natural landmark features a lush aspen forest, native prairie and trails for hiking and skiing. Site of one of Winnipeg's first limestone quarries. Park admission is free. Open year-round. location: 2 km east of Sturgeon Rd. off Oak Point Hwy. p: 204-832-0167 (group tours) toll free: 1-877-311-4974 (group picnic sites) 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. location: 2795 Ness Ave. p: 204-832-0167 f: 204-986-4172 e: prairie@winnipeg.ca w: www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks naturalist/livingprairie/ TAKE PRIDE WINNIPEG! MURALS Murals throughout Winnipeg bring art to the streets, add a burst of colour to walls and illustrate Manitoba history and landscapes. p: 204-956-7590 f: 204-956-7628 e: colleen@takepride.mb.ca w: www.takepride.mb.ca b ...about electricity to increase brainpower! SMART GET FortWhyte Alive 15 FREE admission and parking Call 360-7905 for details www.hydro.mb.ca/museum