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essentials LIVING PRAIRIE MUSEUM Take a trip back through time to witness what the prairie was like before settlement and urbanization, when tall grass prairie covered one million sq km of land in North America. Groomed cross-country ski trails throughout winter (weather dependant). 2795 Ness Ave, 204-832-0167, Map 2: D-2 PARKS/TRAILS ASSINIBOINE PARK Enjoy a walk in the crisp winter air through this park’s many trails. Activities include a toboggan slide, ice skating and cross-country skiing trails (weather dependant.) Main entrance is at 2355 Corydon Ave. The park is also accessible from Portage Ave, via the footbridge across the Assiniboine River, 204-927-6000, assiniboineparkzoo.ca, Map 2: D-3 BIRDS HILL PROVINCIAL PARK Located a half hour from downtown Winnipeg, this prairie park offers groomed cross-country ski trails that wind for 30 km throughout. Daily admission $5 annual pass $40. Gates are open from 7 am-11 pm. East of Winnipeg on Lagimodière Blvd (Hwy 59), 204-654-6730 WINDSOR PARK NORDIC SKI CENTRE A golf course in summer, this outdoor park offers two lighted cross-country ski trails for as long as there’s snow to ski. The green loop measures 3 km, while the more challenging blue loop is 5 km in length. Mon-Thu 12 pm-10 pm, Fri noon-9 pm, Sat- Sun 9 am-6 pm. Adult $5, senior/youth (11-17) $4, children (10 and under) $3, family $12. 10 Des Meurons, 204-253- 9236, windsorparknordic.ca, Map 2: E-5 SPAS 45 Forks Market Road • 204.924.4000 • childrensmuseum.com BLACKSMITH PARLOUR A first of it’s kind in Canada, new up-scale salon offers services for men, like nail treatments and facial massages with a refreshment. Pampering comes with choice beverages like Fort Garry Dark and Tall Grass Vodka. This man cave is lined with cozy leather chairs and personal televisions for customers to plug into. 289 Garry St, 204-977-8267, blacksmithparlous.com, Map 1: P-3 MAGIC ROOM SPA Established in 1965, this long running spa specializes in soothing treatments at affordable prices. This spacious spa offers services including manicures, pedicures and Total Care facial packages. 264 Edmonton St, 204-943-6702, magicroomspa.com, Map 1: P-4 RIVERSTONE SPA Surrender your senses to luxurious pampering. On the banks of The Forks National Park, a river stream ushers spa-goers to natural treatments in an upscale atmosphere, including the signature hot stone massage. Inn at The Forks, The Forks, 204-944-2444, riverstonespa.ca, Map 1: Q-5 TEN SPA A hidden gem, this luxury spa bases its treatments on a combination of folk, scientific and old- school European traditions. It also features the city’s only Hamam Turkish bath where massages and scrubs are given in exotic comfort. Fort Garry Hotel, 10th floor, 204-946-6520, tenspa.ca, Map 1: Q-4 THERMËA BY NORDIK-SPA Nestled beside Crescent Drive golf course amongst mature, towering trees, urban getaway is a haven for rejuvenation. This resort spa offers world class relaxation in the form of heated outdoor pools and saunas, thermotherapeutic baths, massage therapy, and spa treatments. 775 Crescent Dr, 1-855-284-3344, thermea.ca, Map 2: F-4 TOURS ROYAL CANADIAN MINT All of Canada’s circulating coins, as well as currency for many foreign countries are produced here. Tue-Sat 9 am-4 pm. Tours: adults $6, seniors (65+) $5, children (5-17) $3, children under 2 free, family (2 adults, 4 children) $15. 520 Lagimodière Blvd, at the junction of Hwy 1 and 59, 204-983-6429, Map 2: E-6 WINNIPEG TASTING TOURS Choose from a selection of tours including a 4-hour local microbrews cruise, 3-stop wine and food excursion or a cocktail and distillery tour. A growing list of tours excites locals and visitors alike. Transportation is provided. Private group tours available. Adults $75-120. Book online winnipeg-tasting-tours.myshopify.com 34 where.ca november/december 2018

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