Tag Archives: Winnipeg Student Trips

Prairie Dog Central Railway

Prairie Dog Central Railway During the months of May through September, your group can hitch a ride aboard the Prairie Dog Central Railway, the popular Manitoba heritage railway located just outside of Winnipeg. Prairie Dog Central Railway offers regular trips each weekend during the summer season, the rides departing from the Inkster Junction Station and…
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Exchange District

Exchange District Welcome to Winnipeg's Exchange District, the cultural hub located on 20 city blocks in the heart of downtown. This National Historic Site was first founded in 1881, playing a big part in the city's key economic role in expanding to the west. Today the district features several restaurants, boutiques, theatres, galleries, museums, and…
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FortWhyte Alive

FortWhyte Alive Explore, wander, and discover something new, each time you visit. Make this place your own. Explore 640 acres of urban greenspace at FortWhyte Alive, the environmental education and recreation centre located in southwest Winnipeg, along the migratory path of Canadian Geese. This area was established in 1983 and offers guests wildlife viewing opportunities,…
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Winnipeg Art Gallery

Winnipeg Art Gallery The Winnipeg Art Gallery, or WAG for short, is Canada's first civic art gallery housed within an iconic modernist building in downtown Winnipeg. WAG features over 27,000 works inside as well as the world's largest collection of Inuit Art. The collection is so large, in fact, that in 2020 a new Inuit…
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Manitoba Legislative Building

Manitoba Legislative Building [caption id="attachment_37752" align="alignright" width="424"] Inside Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg, Canada[/caption] The Manitoba Legislative Building serves as the meeting place of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, an active parliament building that is considered to be the finest provincial legislative building in the country. The building itself was completed in 1920, standing 77…
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The Manitoba Museum

The Manitoba Museum The Manitoba Museum is the province’s largest, not-for-profit centre for heritage and science learning. Welcome to The Manitoba Museum, the largest museum in Winnipeg! This massive museum features exhibits on planetary and human history with bones, dioramas, and an onsite planetarium. It is renowned for its vivid portrayal of Manitoba's rich and…
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Assiniboine Park Zoo

Assiniboine Park Zoo Assiniboine Park and Zoo is your destination for adventure, discovery and four seasons of family fun. Welcome to the Assiniboine Park Zoo, the 80-acre Winnipeg wildlife park established in 1904. Located at the western end of Assiniboine Park, this Canada Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited institution features a popular polar bear habitat,…
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The Forks

The Forks Welcome to Winnipeg's foremost destination, The Forks. This year-round historic landmark sees over 4 million visitors each year, the attraction a large riverside community hub featuring shopping, dining, entertainment, and recreation activities. The various buildings and greenspaces you will see during your visit were all built on an old abandoned railyard, with numerous…
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Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Canadian Museum for Human Rights We strive to build understanding, promote respect and encourage reflection. Welcome to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the early 21st-century museum that focuses on Canadian and International human rights issues. The museum is housed in a landmark building designed by Antoine Predock with a cutting edge design featuring curving…
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