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WINNIPEG 14 The Forks Market Plaza and Festival Park: Our parties are legendary and we've been known to kick it up a notch with entertainment that appeals to 20,000 of our closest friends. With rock 'n roll, swing or jazz to big band and blues, you can go dancing under the canopy or enjoy some table-side tunes. p: 204-957-7618 w: www.theforks.com b The Johnston Terminal formerly a four-storey warehouse is now home to a variety of shops, stores, two restaurants and the largest antique mall in Manitoba. Come explore many international wonders. b What were you doing 3,000 years ago? The Wall Through Time is a graphic telling of historic events such as great floods, forts and the glories of the fur trade. Located on the western edge of a major North American archaeological find, the site protects an Aboriginal campsite and trade centre from thousands of years ago. w: www.theforks.com Children's Museum CHILDREN'S MUSEUM A fun family destination! Housed in the oldest surviving train repair facility in Manitoba, the Children's Museum features 12 permanent galleries that spark creative learning. Visitors can hop aboard the authentic 1952 diesel locomotive and 1920 Pullman passenger coach, explore the five-storey tall Lasagna Lookout, test their perceptions in the giant Illusion Tunnel, perform water experiments in Splash Lab and much more. A toddler-exclusive space, Tot Spot serves the needs of the Museum's smallest visitors. During the holiday season, take a stroll through the land of fairytales in Eaton's Santa's Village. All that PLUS public programs, workshops and special events! p: 204-924-4000 e: general@childrensmuseum.com w: www.childrensmuseum.com b HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA Inn at the Forks is a distinctively memorable boutique hotel, outfitted with many luxurious amenities for your comfort and enjoyment, including the Riverstone Spa. If you're looking for a departure from the ordinary, select Inn at the Forks for your Winnipeg stay — a spectacular hotel in a truly spectacular setting. THE FORKS NATIONAL Discover a green oasis in the heart of Winnipeg. This nine-acre (3.6 hectare) park, which encompasses open green spaces and tree-lined walkways, is a national treasure owned and operated by Parks Canada. Enlightening interpretive displays, inspiring sculptures, stone pictographs and ceremonial bronze gambling sticks embody the Site's rich continuum of historical events that span over 6,000 years. Inn at the Forks 75 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg MB R3C 0A2 www.innforks.com Tel: (204) 942-6555 Toll Free (North America) 1-877-377-4100 reservations@innforks.com p: 204-983-6757 (98-FORKS) toll free: 1-888-773-8888 hearing impaired: 1-866-787-6221 f: 204-983-2221 e: forks.fourche@pc.gc.ca w: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/forks b FORTWHYTE ALIVE Winnipeg's 640-acre wild oasis features five lakes, floating marsh boardwalks, seven km of self-guiding forest trails, and natural adventure for everyone! Canoe and rowboat rentals are available for paddling and fishing for pike, walleye and trout on our scenic lakes. FortWhyte Alive is home to an abundance of wildlife including waterfowl, whitetail deer and muskrats. Fall brings thousands of migrating birds, Canada geese, and ducks for a truly natural spectacle. Winter transforms FortWhyte into a wonderland for outdoor fun like snowshoeing, skating, cross-country skiing and tobogganing. The Alloway Reception Centre offers visitor services including the Buffalo Stone Café and The Nature Shop. The 10,000 sq. ft. Interpretive Centre is home to the Aquarium of the Prairies, Planet H2O and Prairie Partners exhibits, and Kiwanis Touch Museum. Other must-sees include the Prairie Dog Town, Bison Prairie, Tipi Encampment, and Pioneer Sod House. Open daily, year-round. Admission fees. Guided group ecotours in English and French are available by reservation. See ad page 19 location: 1961 McCreary Rd. p: 204-989-8355 f: 204-895-4700 e: info@fortwhyte.org w: www.fortwhyte.org b