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35 CHILDREN'S MUSEUM CASINOS OF WINNIPEG The Casinos of Winnipeg are the two largest and most exciting casinos in western Manitoba. Step into McPhillips Station Casino and you step into a rollicking railway town from the last century. We offer the best local and international entertainment in our concert bowl, restaurant and lounges, plus all the modern gaming you enjoy. location: 484 McPhillips St. It's a jungle in there! Club Regent Casino boasts the second highest waterfall in the province and one of the largest walk- through aquariums in Canada. This casino is a tropical forest filled with fun dining and the best local and international entertainment in the concert bowl and dance club. And don't forget the great gaming. location: 1425 Regent Ave. W Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 a.m.; Sunday noon – 3 a.m. Closed on selected holidays. Group tours available. p: 204-957-2500 toll free: 1-888-493-4652 w: www.casinosofwinnipeg.com b See ad inside back cover 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. PLUS public programs, workshops and special events! p: 204-924-4000 e: general@childrensmuseum.com w: www.childrensmuseum.com b MANITOBA HISTORICAL SOCIETY DALNAVERT MUSEUM (Provincial Heritage Site) Built in 1895 for Sir Hugh John Macdonald (former Premier of Manitoba), this beautifully restored home is one of Western Canada's finest examples of Queen Anne Revival Architecture. It is a designated Provincial and National Historic Site. The new Visitors' Centre features a well-appointed gift shop, auditorium space for meetings and events and free parking. The Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday year-round, hours change seasonally. Interpretive tours provided daily. Group tours should be booked at least one week in advance. Last tour 60 minutes (1 hour) before closing. Admission fee. location: 61 Carlton St. (south of Broadway) p: 204-943-2835 e: dalnavert@mhs.mb.ca w: www.mhs.mb.ca FORT GIBRALTAR Come and witness our fascinating history through the eyes of the voyageurs that lived it! Costumed interpreters will transport you back in time to the exciting age of the fur trade. Tour a reconstructed 19th century fort and discover the diverse cast of characters that call it home. location: 866 St. Joseph St. p: 204-233-9470 e: info@festivalvoyageur.mb.ca w: www.fortgibraltar.com ST AR A T TR A C TION S with Casinos of Winnipeg Feeling Lucky? Come out a winner