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Indoor games
CTRL V this 4,400 square foot space has a growing collection of virtual reality games for all ages well as a party room . Play multi-player games with up to 8 friends . Book online . rates : $ 23.99- $ 25.99 / hour . tue – thu 3:30 pm – 10:30 pm , fri 12 pm – 10:30 pm , sat 11 am – 11:30 pm , sun 11 am – 7 pm , closed mon . unit G - 1045 st . James st , 204-779-0161 , ctrlv . ca , Map 2 : D-3
FLying SquiRReL SpoRTS rock climbing , arcade games , dodgeball , basketball , rope swings and olympic trampolines — Winnipeg ’ s newest attraction is also its biggest indoor adventure park at 35,000 sq feet . the bright and welcoming space has something for everyone , including a Kiddie court perfect for little ones six and under to unwind . sun-thu 10 am-10 pm , fri & sat 10 am-12 am . 1250 st James st , 204-813- 3515 , flyingsquirrelsports . ca , Map 2 : D-3
LuMBeRJAX AXe THRoWing learn the three key styles of throwing and take aim in games and tournaments with the guidance of coaches . no age restriction or minimum group number required . Book online ahead of time . $ 40 / person . 1688 st James st , lumberjaxthrowing . com , Map 2 : C-3
THe ReAL eSCApe at canada ’ s first and largest escape room , teams race against the clock to solve puzzles and collect clues that will help them escape . meticulously planned and stylishly executed escape rooms , for groups between 4-14 , transport players to a creepy castle , haunted house , insane asylum , or a high security bank vault . call ahead to book . daily 9 am-12 am . 3137 Portage ave , 204-615-7717 , therealescape . ca , Map 2 : D-1
VeRTiCAL ADVenTuReS one of the only places where you can scale great heights on the prairies , this indoor climbing facility offers instruction for all ages and levels . mon-fri 4 pm-11 pm , sat 10 am-10 pm , sun 12 pm-6 pm . adult $ 15 , youth $ 11 . 77 Paramount rd , 204-632-5001 , verticaladventures . ca , Map 2 : B mUseUms
CAnADiAn MuSeuM FoR HuMAn RigHTS first museum dedicated solely to history , evolution and future of human rights . Mandela : Struggle for Freedom runs until Jan . 6 . daily 10 am-5 pm , Wed 10 am-9 pm . admission : $ 16 / adult , $ 8 / youth , $ 13 / students and seniors , $ 45 / family , children under 6 free . 85 Israel asper Way , 204-289-2000 or 1-877-877-6037 , Map 1 : q-5
DALnAVeRT MuSeuM turn-of-the-last-century restored home of sir hugh John macdonald , former premier of manitoba . the lavish interior is decorated with period antiques dating back to the victorian era . open Wed-sun 12 pm-4 pm . adults $ 6 , seniors / students $ 5 , children $ 4 , groups of 10 or more $ 4 each . 61 carlton st , 204- 943-2835 , friendsofdalnavert . ca , Map 1 : q-4
gABRieLLe Roy HouSe tour the family home of famed francophone author Gabrielle roy and see the rooms and views made famous through her writing , including the novel Rue Deschambault ( Street of Riches ). open Wed-sun 1 pm-4 pm . adults $ 8 , seniors / students / youth $ 5 . 375 rue deschambault , 204-231-3853 , Map 1 : p-7
MAniToBA eLeCTRiCAL MuSeuM & eDuCATion CenTRe explore the history of electricity in manitoba from the 1800s to the future . Interactive exhibits include a replica turn-of-the-last-century tram car and a towering robot made of 50 home appliances . free admission and personal tours . mon-thu 1 pm-4 pm and by appointment . 680 harrow st , 204-360-7905 , Map 2 : e-4
THe MAniToBA MuSeuM travel through manitoba ’ s history . Gaze up at towering dinosaurs , walk the deck of the famous nonsuch and watch a silent movie in 1920s Winnipeg . tue-fri 10 am-4 pm , sat & sun 11 am-5 pm . admission : adult $ 12.60 , seniors $ 10.50 , youth $ 9.45 , children $ 7.35 . 190 rupert ave , 204-956-2830 or 204-943-3139 , Map 1 : n-4
MAniToBA SpoRTS HALL oF FAMe Whether it ’ s curling or hockey , golf or softball , manitoba has been the breeding ground for some great athletes . explore this museum showcasing sports in the province from the late 1800s to present . mon , tue , fri , sat 10 am-4 pm . Wed & thu 12 pm-8pm . admission : adults $ 5 , students & seniors $ 3 , children ( 12 & under ) $ 2 . 145 Pacific ave , 204-925-5936 , Map 1 : n-4
neW iCeLAnD HeRiTAge MuSeuM located in the Icelandic community of Gimli , the museum shares the history of new Iceland and lake Winnipeg , increasing cultural awareness . mon-frio 10 am-4 pm , sat & sun 1 pm -4 pm . adults $ 7 , seniors / youth $ 6 , children under 6 free , family $ 15 , guided group tour $ 4 / person . Gimli , one hour north of Winnipeg on hwy 8 , 204-642-4001
ST . BoniFACe MuSeuM discover the history of Winnipeg ’ s francophone community with depictions of day-to-day lives of red river settlers . mon-Wed , fri 10 am- 4 pm , thu 9 am-9 pm , sat 12 pm-4 pm , closed sun . adults / youth $ 7 , children under 11 free , family $ 20 . 494 taché ave , 204-237-4500 , Map 1 : p-6
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ASSiniBoine pARK Zoo exotic animals like red pandas , amur tigers , gibbons , and snow leopards call the zoo home . don ’ t miss the Journey to churchill exhibit . until oct 14 : daily 9 am to 5 pm . after oct 14 : 9 am to 4 pm . adult $ 20.50 , senior / youth $ 17.75 , children $ 11.25 , under 3 free . * Gates close 30 min before official closing . assiniboine Park , 2595 roblin Blvd , 204-927-6000 , Map 2 : D-3
FoRTWHyTe ALiVe rural oasis inside the city . more than 600 acres of aspen forest , tall grass prairie , scenic lakes , and hiking trailsIncludes Buffalo stone cafe and a gift shop . monfri 9 am-5 pm , sat-sun 10 am-5 pm . adults $ 8 , seniors $ 7 , students / children $ 6 , under 2 free . 1961 mccreary rd , 204- 989-8355 , fortwhyte . org , Map 2 : F-3
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