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Parks in Winnipeg
Parks in Winnipeg
Assiniboine Park, 2355 Corydon Avenue (Tuxedo), . If you are looking for a great summer outing at the park with a frisbee, this is the place to go. There is a zoo and all of its amenities on site for those wanting an attraction. Explore over 378 acres (153 hectares) along the Assiniboine River. The Zoo, Conservatory, English Garden, Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Tudor-style pavilion, and a fine example of a French formal garden are a few of the features found in the park. Picnic areas and cycling and walking trails are popular with visitors. In the winter, enjoy cross-country skiing, tobogganing and skating on the Duck Pond. All public areas are wheelchair accessible. Main entrance is on Corydon Avenue one mile west of Kenaston Boulevard. The park may also be accessed from Portage Avenue via a footbridge over the Assiniboine River. �
Located within Assiniboine Park:
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Assiniboine Park Zoo.
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Assiniboine Park Conservatory.
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Leo Mol Sculpture Garden.
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Lyric Theatre.
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The Pavilion Gallery Museum.
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Winnie the Bear statue.
Birds Hill Provincial Park, Hwy 59 (24kms northeast of Winnipeg). Featuring hills and ridges formed by ancient glaciers, this 35 square kilometer Park has a lake, oak and aspen forests, native prairie wildflowers, deer, waterfowl and songbirds. Facilities include camping, swimming, picnic sites, a riding stable, a restaurant, a beach concession and a convenience store. There are 30 kms of trails for walking and cross-country skiing and 7.2 kms of paved bicycle and roller blading trails. Every July the park hosts the Winnipeg Folk Festival. �
ForthWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd (Tuxedo), ☎ (204) 989-8355 ( ), . 9am-5pm Mon-Fri; 10am-5pm Sat-Sun; extended summer and fall. 640-acre nature centre showcasing a 30-head bison prairie herd, 5 lakes, 7km of trails, bird feeding stations, tipi encampment and more. �
Harbour View Recreation Complex, 1867 Springfield Road (Transcona, 2.5kms east of Hwy 59), ☎ +1 (204) 222-2751 ( ), . Enjoy a day of play with a nine-hole par 27 golf course, mini golf, driving range, lawn bowling, tennis, horseshoes, shuffleboard, sand volleyball and paddleboats. During the winter, enjoy ice skating on the lake, tobogganing, cross-country skiing and broomball. Professional golf and cross-country ski instruction and rental equipment are available. �
Kildonan Park, 2015 Main St. (West Kildonan), ☎ +1 (877) 311-4974 or 311 (local), . North on Main, this park is a favourite, especially Sunday night "Cruise Nights". You will find many interesting new and vintage cars cruising through the park and meeting up with friends. Kildonan Park is also home to the Rainbow Stage theatre, which is an open-aired theatre located in the centre of the park. As most parks, they also have BBQ/Picnic designated areas, a pool, play structures, and some interesting landscaping. �
King's Park, King’s Drive and Kilkenny Drive (Fort Garry, south of University of Manitoba), ☎ +1 (877) 311-4974 or 311 (local), . Bordering on the Red River, King’s Park has many pathways (gravel and paved) to enjoy some of which lead to marshland. In the centre of the park you will find the beautiful Pagoda Gardens. The Park also has a soccer field, two baseball diamonds and an off-leash dog park area. �
- Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth, King's Park (south of University of Manitoba, off King's Drive), ( ), . A free, outdoor garden labyrinth commemorating the world renowned author. A showcase for gardening and landscaping and the largest contemporary labyrinth in Canada. �
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre, Hwy 67 and 220 (20 mins north of Winnipeg), ☎ (204) 467-3300 ( ), . Voted the Best Environmental Experience in the world. Guided treks through nature trails, the Marsh, go canoing, view wildlife, interactive exhibits. �
St. Vital Park. Situated on the Red River, this park is the perfect place for family get-togethers and recreational sports. In winter, the duck pond becomes a skating rink. Located on River Road, north of Bishop Grandin Boulevard. For information, call (204) 986-7623. �
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