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	BALLOONS ALOFT Website 793-2821 Lift your spirits and enjoy a bird’s eye view of Winnipeg and its surrounding areas as you drift across the prairie skies. We fly seven days a week from May 1 thru October 31, weather permitting. A traditional champagne toast celebrates all of our flights. The whole experience takes about three to four hours from the time we meet you until the time we bring you back to your vehicle. This can also be found under Balloons & Boatrides and Family Fun
	BISHOP VELYCHKOVSKY MARTYR'S SHRINE Website This is Canada's second martyr's schrine.  The beautiful chapel contains the relics (mortal remains) of the Ukrainian Catholic Martyr, Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky.  Beautified by Pope John Paul II, Blessed Vasyl - a Ukrainian Catholic -suffered severe torture during the soviet regime and died in Winnipeg in 1973.  A museum with artifacts and video depicts the martyr's life story. Hours are Tues. - Fri. 10:00am - 5:00pm / Sat. 10:00am - 1:00pm.  Guided tours available. 250 Jefferson : 338-7321 - St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church (north end) This can also be found under Museums & Galleries.
	canadian fossil discovery centre Website 111-B Gilmour Street , Morden , (204) 822-3406 The largest collection of marine reptile fossils in Canada including Bruce our prize mosasaur specimen at 13 metres long (43 feet). The Bruce gallery space has been refurbished with spectacular artwork and special sound effects which really make it a little scary! During the summer season from May to September we run paleo tours and dig site programs on our fossils fields along the Manitoba Escarpment near Morden. Notable new finds are made year after year and we are opening up our new property of 109 acres this summer 2007 for the first time to great excitement. The thrill of being around when a new find is being excavated is quite an experience. Please note that travel time from Winnipeg (perimeter and Highway #3) is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. This can also be found under Galleries & Museums , Family Fun & Worth the Trip.
	CANAD INNS WINTER WONDERLAND Website Friday, December 1 - Sunday, January 7, 2007, 6:00pm - 10:00pm In the warmth and comfort of your vehicle, enjoy Winnipeg's newest and largest winter drive-through light show at Red River Exhibition Park.  The massive Winter Wonderland Light Show features 18 animated them areas with over 100,000 lights and displays as laarge as 125' wide and 40' high. Open daily 6:00pm - 10:00 (except Christmas day) 3977 Portage, just west of the perimeter hwy : 888-6990
	EXCHANGE DISTRICT WALKING TOURS - Old Market Square Website Thursday, June 1 - Monday, Sept. 4, 10am - 2pm Guided tours of Winnipeg's Exchange District Take a guided tour and lose yourself in early 1900s Winnipeg.  Steeped in history, the Exchange District tells the story of our city's transition from a boomtown to Canada's current cultural oasis.  Knowledgable and dynamic tour guides tell tales of pwer, corruption and past heroism while you enjoy an exceptional collection of architecture from both inside and out.  A must-see for any visitor to Winnipeg! Tix $6 adult, $5 seniors/students, 10 and under Free. 942-6716 This can also be found under The Exchange District.
	THE FORKS Beaver Takes and River Trails Guided Interpretive Tours Saturday, July 1 - Sunday, September 3, Wednesdays - Sundays) ForksQuest and I Spy Saturday, July 1 - Monday, September 4 Self-Guided heritage and scavenger hunts. Winnipeg Fish Festival Saturday, July 8 This can also be found under The Forks and Family Fun
	FORT WHYTE CENTRE CAMPS Website Winnipeg's award-winning nature centre showcases the 70-acre, 40-head Bison Prairie exhibit, hiking trails with a priaire dog exhibit, family treehouse, bird feeding stations, floating boardwalks, sod house, tipi encampment and waterfowl in their native pond habitats. Open year round. All year long, experience outdoor activities including fishing and hiking.  Winter activities include snowshoeing, skating and a super tobaggan slide. Mon. - Fri. : 9:00am - 5:00pm / Sat & Sun. 10:00am - 5:00pm 1961 McCreary Road (Tuxedo) 989-8355 This can also be found under Worth the Trip, Camps , Camps & Amusement Places.
	haunted Winnipeg Website Tuesday nights, commencing June 5 September and October, every Tuesday and Thursday nights ending with our Halloween tour on October 31 After sold out ghost tours in 2006, Heartland Travel has once again teamed up with Muddy Water Tours to provide you with an even more fascinating tour. Celebrating six years of ghost tours, Muddy Water Tours delivers a wealth of new ghost tales that will both surprise and shock you. In addition, we have a new DVD on the bus to show you more intriguing photos and illustrations of the places you visit. This can also be found under Family Fun
	GRAND BEACH PROVINCIAL PARK Website Resting along the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg - Canada's fifth largest lake - and next to the historic La Verendrye Trail, are powdery white sand beaches and grass-topped dunes that make this one of the top beaches in North America. The dunes reach as high as 8m /30ft. It is an excellent place to swim, wind surf or hike, and offers three excellent self-guided walks: Spirit Rock Trail, Wild Wings Trail and the Ancient Beach Trail. Located 87km/54 miles northeast of Wpg on Hwy 59 This can also be found under Parks, Pools & Zoos ,Worth the Trip, Family Fun
LA BARRIERE PARK	LA BARRIERE PARK Canoe, fish, hike and bike in the summer or enjoy cross-country and snowshoeing in the winter. Nature tours available by reservation. Waverly Street, south of the Perimeter This can also be found under Parks, Pools & Parks, Worth the Trip
LITTLE MOUNTAIN PARK	LITTLE MOUNTAIN PARK Enjoy hiking trails, a limestone quarry and numerous picnic sites.  Naturalist-guided tours by reservation.  Off-leash dog park area. Klimpke Rd, NW of Route 90 adn Inkster Blvd. This can also be found under Parks, Pools & Zoos , Worth the Trip
	MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING Website Visit Manitoba's number one citizen, the beloved "Golden Boy", who is perched atop the Provincial Legislative Building. Completed in 1920, many consider this vuilding to be the finest provincial legislative buildings in the county. Guides tours available. Call for details: 204-945-5813
	OAK HAMMOCK MARSH Website 204-467-3300 A 36-square km Wildlife Management Area (WMA) that is one of North America's birding hotspots. It features a restored prairie marsh, aspen-oak bluff, waterfowl lure crops, artesian springs, 30 kilometers of trails, and some of Manitoba's last remaining patches of tall-grass prairie - an endangered habitat. Each season at the marsh offers unique natural beauty and wildlife – viewing opportunities. This can also be found under Camps , Family Fun and Worth the Trip
	PADDLEWHEEL RIVER ROUGE TOURS Website Season runs from May - October. Take a scenic river cruise aboard the Paddlewheel or River Rouge river boats.  Dine, dance or just enjoy the evening on Winnipeg's beautiful rivers. Alexander Docks (just off Waterfront Drive in the Exchange District) 942-4500 This can also be found under Balloon & Boats and Family Fun .
	PAVILION GALLERY MUSEUM Website : 888-5466 The Pavilion Gallery Museum offers an exceptional opportunity to experience the fine art of three premiere Manitoba artists. The works of  Walter J. Phillips and Clarence Tillenius are located on the second level of the Gallery; the artwork of Ivan Eyre is located on the third floor. A temporary gallery devoted to emerging Manitoba artists is located on the second floor.  The Pavilion Gallery also features the original Winnie the Pooh painting. Free Admission.  Guided tours available. Experience fine dining at the Tavern in the Park restaurant. This can also be found under Galleries & Museums , Parks, Pools & Zoos , Fine Dining & Free Events
	PRAIRIE DOG CENTRAL RAILWAYS Website The Prairie Dog Central Railway operates a fully restored 1900-era vintage train with five wooden coaches pulled by either a 1882 steam locomotive or a 1950s vintage GP9 diesel.  A three-hour round trip on the Prairie Dog Central Railway includes station stops at Grosse Ilse and Warren, where there are local country vendors with home baking, produce and handicrafts.  The Freight Shed offers souveniers and concession items. Saturday trips in July & August. Sunday trips from May to September. Special excursion and dinner charters available upon request. Inkster Junction Station, 1 mile west of Route 90 and Inkster Blvd. and North of Prairie Dog Trail. This can also be found under Family Fun. Tickets at Ticketmaster
	PROMENADE TACHE / GREY NUNS WALKWAY Enjoy a beautiful, cross-river view of the Forks and the Winnipeg skyline from the lamp-lit Promenade Tache. Interpretive plaques along the walkway explain the early development of St. Boniface. Tache Avenue, just over the Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge ; 233-4888 This can also be found under French Quarter.
	RM of WOODLANDS The Rural Municipality of Woodlands, located just 30 kilometres north of Winnipeg on Highway #6, is the perfect destination for tourists looking for a variety of attractions to fit all interest. Whether you are looking for outdoor adventure or a step into the past, there is something for everyone - and just minutes from Winnipeg. ~ Prairie Dog Central Vintage Steam Train: The Prairie Dog Central Vintage Steam Train not only transports you out of the city. ~ Miami Beach Family Campground and Trailer Park: The large man-made lake and sandy beach is an excellent place to keep cool and. This can also be found under Worth the Trip, Farmers & Flea Markets, Galleries & Museums , Family Fun, Golfing
	ROYAL CANADIAN MINT Website The Winnipeg Mint is our high-tech, high-volume manufacturing facility. All of Canada's circulation coinage is produced here - literally billions of coins each year. Established in 1975, the Winnipeg plant occupies a 14,864 square-metre state-of-the-art facility. We encourage you to visit this techno-wonder of the minting world! Guided tours are available throughout the year. 520 Lagimodiere Blvd. at the junctions of Hwys 1 ( 59 (St.Vital) : 983-6429 This can also be found under Family Fun .
	SUNDANCE BALLOONS Website 895-3151 Our main flying season is from May 1st to October 31st. We fly twice a day seven days a week from May to October, weather permitting. Your Hot Air Balloon adventure begins when you meet your Pilot and Flight Crew. The morning flights meet approximately a 1/2 hour before sunrise and the evening flights approximately 2 1/2 hours before sunset. Hot air balloon rides are a grat gift idea! A gift certificate would make a good birthday gift, anniversary gift, graduation gift or wedding gift. This can also be found under Balloon & Boat Rides and Family Fun
	THEATRE in the CEMETARY Actors dressed in period costumed guide you through St.Boniface Cathedral's cemetary, one of the oldest in the city. Hear stories from French, Metis and Manitoban history while visiting gravesites of fascinating historical characters including Louis Riel, founder of our province. Season runs from July to August. 190 avenue de la Cathedrale ; 1-866-808-8338 This can also be found under French Quarter and Theatre