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Assiniboine Park |
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Pride and joy of Winnipeg, Assiniboine Park is an 1100-acre urban retreat. Within its borders are a fine zoo, the Lyric Theatre, Tavern in the Park Restaurant, and numerous gardens, from formal English style plantings to butterfly gardens to the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden.
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Fort Whyte Nature Centre |
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This nature center teaches about the plants and animals that make up the prairie ecosystem. Inside the interpretive center you'll find a freshwater aquarium, lots of fascinating exhibits and a waterfowl viewing station. Guided hikes and activities are scheduled throughout the summer.
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Haunted Winnipeg Tours |
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Believe it or not, mild-mannered Winnipeg was once known as the "Wickedest city in the Dominion." Capitalizing on the city's less-than-angelic history, Heartland Travel and Muddy Water Tours offer a narrated 2 ½ hour bus tour that highlights some of the wilder and spookier tales of days gone by.
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Routes on the Red |
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Explore the culture, geography, history and wildlife of Manitoba's Red River Valley with more than 20 self-directed tours. Spend an afternoon or a day walking in the footsteps of voyageurs, exploring the legacy of glaciers and grasslands or cycling the shores of ancient Lake Agassiz in Winnipeg.
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Shakespeare in the Ruins |
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Taking in a Shakespeare performance, in the great outdoors on a warm evening, is the quintessential summer activity. Winnipeg does it well with excellent shows at picturesque Assiniboine Park. Seating capacity is limited for each performance so book soon!
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