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| Winnipeg Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Winnipeg City Center Winnipeg City Center Matthew J Nelson Winnipeg is located almost exactly in the center of North America, and contrary to popular belief, isn't known as "the armpit of Canada" (That's Sudbury). This location makes it ideally located as a major transportation hub and a home for a top level disease and virus research labratory. It is also considered to be the gateway to Western Canada. Archeological evidence shows that the site of Winnipeg has been a place of settlement for over 6000 years. |
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| Noted futurist Dana Larose hails from Winnipeg. Winnipeg is also the
hometown of famed golfer, goalie and philantropist Trevor "The Wrecker", of
most of The Guess Who (Burton Cummings still lives here), of game-show host
Monty Hall, and many more celebrities. The city's nickname of "Winterpeg"
may have something to do with why most of them leave... While in town stop by Curt's Fun Club for an array of shenanigans with everything from Sambuca to eavestroughs. At "The Forks", a shopping and entertainment location situated where the Red & Assiniboine rivers meet downtown, visitors are entertained by various festivals held throughout the year such as the Fringe Festival and the annual Boozefest, as well as a winter park and market. Today this city of 715,000 has a lot to offer the visitor. The Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg is renowned for its combined human and natural heritage themes. The institution shares knowledge about Manitoba, the world and the universe through its collections, exhibitions, publications, on-site and outreach programs, Planetarium shows and Science Gallery exhibits. The Museum is part of the Manitoba Centennial Centre, which includes the Centennial Concert Hall - numbering among the world's finest, acoustically, when it opened in 1968. The Museum’s collections reflect the heritage of Manitoba and other regions of the world. Eight interpretive galleries explore the history and environment of the province from its northern Arctic coast to its southern prairie grasslands. The Museum is noted for its Urban Gallery, which recreates Winnipeg in the 1920s, and the full-size replica of the Nonsuch, the sailing ship that started the fur trade in western canada in 1680. Winnipeg has an excellent reputation for arts facilities and cultural events. It is home to the world renowned Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Winnipeg Fringe Festival, Boozefest and Folklorama. In addition there are chamber orchestras, an opera company and various theatres and cinemas. Take a riverwalk from the Manitoba Legislature to The Forks, "c'mon down to Kern Hill Furniture", entice Dancing Gabe, visit the Assiniboine Park Zoo, marvel at the worlds biggest lint ball, tour the Royal Canadian Mint or take a river cruise. Winnipeg is also home to various sports teams such as the Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Team, The Winnipeg Blue Bombers Football Club and the Manitoba Moose Hockey team. If a visitor enjoys shopping, Winnipeg is home to two world-class shopping malls, Polo Park and St. Vital Centre. Want an evening of fine dining? Check out WinnipegMenu.com to view, print and email restaurant menus. Winnipeg has a lot to offer the casual diner, with restaurants of all ethnicities. As in most places, pizza is a particular favourite, with Winnipeg featuring lots of pizza restaurants, both international chains and home-grown establishments (Psst... like most everywhere, Winnipeg citizens actually believe their city has the most restaurants per capita, not just pizza joints. You can find everything from English to Ethiopian here!). Winipeg's newest addition is the Fork's Satepark. Awesome place. Apparently it's world class, but I shouldn't know because I don't Skateboard. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: Experience _________Sights Edit This The Royal Canadian Mint The Royal Canadian Mint S. Basu Here are a few suggestions for a visit. Contributors March 30, 2005 change by giorgio [Add Sight] The Forks National Historic Site Edit This The site includes a 9-acre (5.5 hectare) interpretive park and scenic river walkway along the Red River, toboggan slides and skating rink. On the adjacent property is the Manitoba Children's Museum 956-KIDS, the Manitoba Travel Idea Centre 945-3777, the Forks Market and Johnston Terminal. Festival Park has a new permanent stage for events and festivals. Hotline 957-7618. Address: Off Main St at Water Ave, Forks Events Winnipeg Manitoba type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Legislative Building Edit This This stately neo-classical structure, constructed of local Tyndall stone, rises above 12 hectares of gardens, and is topped by the famous Golden Boy statue. Guide books available for self-guided tours from 8 am - 8 pm Mon-Fri. Free guided tours by reservation only. type: Public Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: Broadway and Osborne St., Winnipeg Manitoba tel: 1 (204) 945-5813 Assiniboine Park Zoo Edit This The animals of The Assiniboine Park Zoo include representatives of insect, fish, bird, and mammal groups. Over 237 species are housed here with more than 1300 specimens exhibited. Emphasis is placed upon acquisition and propagation of rare and endangered species. The Assiniboine Park Zoo is open every day of the year and provides, a variety of programs such as 'The Lights of the Wild', Reindeer Sleigh Rides, interpretive play structures, a Zootique Gift Shop, and a Zoo Classroom running interpretive programs for students. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] address: 2355 Corydon Avenue Winnipeg MB R3P 1R5 tel: 204 986-6921 __________Museums Edit This Lots of interesting exhibits to visit in the Winnipeg area. Biggest problem will be deciding which one to visit first. [Add Museum] Dalnavert Edit This photo Restored home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald, former Premier of Manitoba, is one of Winnipeg's finest examples of Queen Anne Revival architecture. Noon-5 pm Tue-Thu and Sat-Sun. Last tour 4:30 pm. Adults $4, seniors $3, youth 5-17 yrs $2, families $8, children under 5 free. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 61 Carlton St Winnipeg Manitoba tel: 1 204 943-2835 Ukrainian Cultural And Educational Centre (oseredok) Edit This Interpretive exhibits examine diversity of the Ukrainian experience in Canada. Monday through Saturday 10 am-4 pm, Sun 2-5 pm. A donation for admission is welcomed. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 184 Alexander Ave E Winnipeg Manitoba tel: 1 204 942-0218 Western Canada Aviation Museum Edit This i_1 Second largest aviation museum in Canada, displays aircraft and artifacts documenting the role of aviation in Canada's development. $7.50 adults, $5 students, $3 children, family rate $18. Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm; Sat 10:00 - 5:00, Sun 12 pm-5 pm. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] email: info@wcam.mb.ca address: Hangar T-2, 958 Ferry Road, Winnipeg Manitoba url: www.wcam.mb.ca tel: 1 204 786-5503 Planetarium Edit This Multi-media shows explore the universe, probe science fact and fiction and explain space programs. $3.99 adults, $2.99 seniors and youth. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 190 Rupert Winnipeg Manitoba tel: 1 204 943-3139 St. Boniface Museum Edit This Celebrates the early franco-phone days of the Red River Colony. Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm. $2 adults; seniors, children 6-17 years and handicapped persons $1.50; children 5 and under free; family rate $6. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 494 ave Tache Winnipeg Manitoba tel: 1 204 237-4500 The Manitoba Museum Edit This The Manitoba Museum features Nine Museum Galleriers, a Science Gallery and a Planetarium. The Manitoba Museum features Nine Museum Galleriers, a Science Gallery and a Planetarium. One of the finest interpretive museums in Canada, the collection reflects the heritage of Manitoba. The Urban Gallery recreates turn-of-the-century Winnipeg and houses the spectacular Nonsuch replica , a 17th Century Sailing ship whose 1668 voyage led to the founding of the Hudson Bay Company. The Science Gallery features hands-on science exhibits, and there is also a Planetarium. Opening Hours - Summer Hours Open 10-5, seven days a week from Victoria Day (Mid-May) until Canadian Thanksgiving (mid-October). Winter Hours 10-5 from more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] email: info@manitobamuseum.ca tel: 1 204 956-2830 - Transit Info: (204) 986-5700 address: 190 Rupert Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba R3B 0N2 (Located downtown at the corner of Main Street and Rupert Avenue) zipcode: R3B 0N2 url: www.manitobamuseum.ca Bayat Gallery Edit This Just one of the many pieces. Just one of the many pieces. photo by: Jim McMillan An Inuit Gallery displaying sculptures and prints from across Canada's arctic. It has many pieces of inuit art from real inuits. So if your looking for great pieces of inuit art for your friends or if you want to have beautiful polar bears and seals or other great pieces you should go there. The people who work there are the nicest people. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 163 Stafford Street Winnipeg SK R3M 2W9 tel: Tel: 204 475-5873 Toll Free: 1-888-88-INUIT openingHours: 10:00am Living Prairie Museum Edit This Featuring over 160 species of prairie plants and prairie wildlife. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 2795 Ness Ave Winnipeg MB R3J 3S4 tel: Tel: 204 832-0167 Fax: 204 986-4172 Prairie Dog Central Steam Museum Train Edit This The Prairie Dog Central is a completely restored train operated by the Vintage Locomotive Society. You can have a ride on it with the volunteer operating crew (who are all trained and certified annually by Canadian National Railway). type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: P.O. Box 33021 Winnipeg MB R3G 3N4 tel: 204 832-5259 Manitoba Children's Museum Edit This Located at The Forks, the museum features several hands-on galleries for kids of all ages. The Infrastructure Gallery, is an experiential gallery that includes a rock quarry, architect's office, aqueducts and more. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 956-KIDS Air Force Heritage Park Museum Edit This An outdoor air park and indoor museum. The largest outdoor park of its kind in Canada features 13 aircraft tracing the history of military flight in Canada, ranging from a World War II bomber to a CF 5 fighter. The Air Command Museum is open Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm, weekends by appointment. Free admission. Tel: 1 204 833-2500 ext 5993 Address: Air Force Way, north of Sharp Blvd Winnipeg Manitoba type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Jewish Museum Of Western Canada Edit This Museum interprets the history, experience and culture of Jewish people in Western Canada. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Asper Jewish Community Campus, 123 Doncaster Winnipeg Manitoba tel: 1 204 477-7466 Manitoba Sports Hall Of Fame Edit This Photos, biographies of inductees and exhibits on sport in Manitoba. $2 adults, $1 seniors/teens. Tue-Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun noon-5 pm. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Fifth floor, the Bay downtown Winnipeg Manitoba tel: 1 204 774-0002 ___________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This To explore Winnipeg's offerings, consider one of the following outings. [Add Entertainment place] Royal Winnipeg Ballet Edit This The Royal Winnipeg Ballet Tel: 204 956-2792 Toll Free: 1-800-667-4792 Address: 380 Graham Ave. Winnipeg MB R3C 4K2 type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] Tara Players Irish Theater Company Edit This Classic and modern style Irish dinner and stage performances on selected days. Tel: 204 888-6706 Address: 654 Erin Street Winnipeg MB type: Theatres World66 rating: [rate it] address: Irish Cultural Centre, 654 Erin Street email: info@irishassociation.ca url: www.irishassociation.ca tel: 888-6706 ClosingTime: 1130 accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible Club Regent Casino Hotel Edit This A Las Vegas style casino in Suburban Winnipeg type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] tel: (204) 957-2700 address: 1425 Regent Avenue West Celebrations Dinner Theater Edit This Tel: 204 982-8282 Address: 1825 Pembina Hwy Winnipeg MB type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Winnipeg Jewish Theater Edit This Tel: 204 477-7515 Address: Berney Theatre Winnipeg MB type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Royal Albert Arms Hotel Edit This Best place in Winnipeg to check out up and coming local bands. type: Concerts World66 rating: [rate it] ___________Festivals Edit This THIN AIR 2008, September 21 - 28 septembre In September each year, the Winnipeg International Writers Festival welcomes writers from Canada and around the world for a week of readings, lectures, interviews, conversations, book launches, and other events. That week of literary feasting—which reaches out into the rural areas of the province as well—is THIN AIR. With programming for adults and children, in English and French, THIN AIR 2008 will be another lively contribution to Winnipeg’s thriving literary culture. Curious? Visit us at www.winnipegwords.com. |