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A Truly Canadian Experience

Take a guided tour to uncover how the Royal Canadian Mint can produce up to 15 million coins per day. Shop at the boutique where you will find remarkable collector coins, unique souvenirs and one-of-a-kind gifts.

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Made Here Manitoba: Authentic Local Gifts

Immerse yourself in Manitoba's artisanal richness at Made Here Manitoba. With over 100 local makers, our curated selection offers unique treasures, perfect for gifts or souvenirs. Explore now to support local artisans and experience true Manitoba craftsmanship!

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Soar Into the Holidays!

Experience Birdsong & Boughs, a new holiday exhibit on now in the Babs Asper Display House at The Leaf. This whimsical display celebrates our feathered friends and encourages us all to take small, conscious steps to help preserve them all year long. Included with Leaf biome admission.

A Truly Canadian Experience - representative image

A Truly Canadian Experience

Take a guided tour to uncover how the Royal Canadian Mint can produce up to 15 million coins per day. Shop at the boutique where you will find remarkable collector coins, unique souvenirs and one-of-a-kind gifts.

Made Here Manitoba: Authentic Local Gifts - representative image

Made Here Manitoba: Authentic Local Gifts

Immerse yourself in Manitoba's artisanal richness at Made Here Manitoba. With over 100 local makers, our curated selection offers unique treasures, perfect for gifts or souvenirs. Explore now to support local artisans and experience true Manitoba craftsmanship!

Soar Into the Holidays! - representative image

Soar Into the Holidays!

Experience Birdsong & Boughs, a new holiday exhibit on now in the Babs Asper Display House at The Leaf. This whimsical display celebrates our feathered friends and encourages us all to take small, conscious steps to help preserve them all year long. Included with Leaf biome admission.

Fall Top 50

1.

View the world’s largest collection of contemporary Inuit art in an internationally celebrated setting that pays homage to the Arctic at WAG-Qaumajuq.

2.

Breathe in the balmy Tropical Biome air at The Leaf, Assiniboine Park’s newest blockbuster attraction that houses an onsite garden-and-biome-to-table restaurant, a butterfly garden and Canada's tallest indoor waterfall.

3.

Embark on a journey from darkness to light through the awe-inspiring architecture of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

4.

Soothe your senses with the sights and sounds of fall migration at FortWhyte Alive as thousands of waterfowl land on the wetlands at sunset.

5.

Add your voice to the loudest arena in the NHL as the Winnipeg Jets begin a promising new season at Canada Life Centre.

6.

Stroll amongst the rustling husks of Deer Meadow Farms’ 10-acre corn maze. The farm also offers a petting zoo, deer reserve and pumpkin patch for visitors to enjoy.

7.

Cheer on the boys in blue and gold at Princess Auto Stadium as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers fight to land a playoff spot.

8.

Treat your ears to the sweet sounds of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra whose lineup this fall includes The Empire Strikes Back in Concert, Chopin and a 70 Years of WSO Pops matinée.

9.

Be swept away by the power and beauty as Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s 85th season opens with Giselle (November 7–10), “the pinnacle of Romantic ballets.”

10.

Catch inspiring films during Canada's oldest 2SLGBTQ+ film festival at Reel Pride (Sept 24–28), which kicks off with an art show at the Gas Station Arts Centre.

11.

Lose yourself in the ultimate autumn adventure at Amaze in Corn before entering the Haunted Forest... if you dare.

12.

Take a tour that’s literally on the money at the Royal Canadian Mint, where you’ll see how millions of coins are made for countries around the world.

13.

Board the famed Nonsuch ship and see a captivating planetarium show at the Manitoba Museum.

14.

Shop the vendors of Le Marché St. Norbert to get your fill of local produce, Manitoba meats, crafts and preserves

16.

See the curtain rise on a new season at Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre that includes The Play that Goes Wrong (October 16–November 19) and Little Woman (November 20–December 14) at the Mainstage, and The Recipe (November 6–23) at the Warehouse.

17.

Experience family fun during the day and plenty of frights at night at Six Pines Haunted Attractions.

18.

Frolic amongst the vibrant autumn foliage at Kildonan Park, St. Vital Park and Assiniboine Park.

19.

Land at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, where you can indulge in some serious plane spotting and aircraft boarding.

20.

Blast lasers, jump across floor tiles and shoot hoops to collect points as you and your team star in the 16-bit-inspired gaming extravaganza that is Activate Games.

21.

Dance for the jumbotron during the always affordable and family-friendly Manitoba Moose games at Canada Life Centre.

22.

Introduce your little ones to the magic of the stage at Manitoba Theatre for Young People where upcoming shows include the classic, Where the Wild Things Are (October 18–November 3).

23.

Solve a unique series of puzzles and test your wit at Winnipeg’s escape rooms, including  Codebreakers, Enigma Escapes, The Real Escape  and  Get Out! Escape Rooms.

24.

Observe incredible local and international works in a variety of mediums at aceartinc., cre8ery, Graffiti Gallery, Mayberry Fine Art  and  Platform, the Exchange District’s marque galleries.

25.

Decompress at Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature, Winnipeg's open-air spa boasts Finnish saunas, steam rooms, thermal pools, heated hammocks, relaxation chambers, and on-site dining – all in your robe!

26.

Relish the intimate setting of Prairie Theatre Exchange as it kicks off the 2024/25 season with Bed & Breakfast (September 24–October 6) and Ponderosa Pine (November 5–17).

27.

Let your children play to their hearts' content at indoor play centers like Hide N SeekKid City, and Fun Park Amusement Centre.

28.

Behold the striking vocals of Ukrainian-Canadian local soprano Andriana Chuchman as she co-stars in the Manitoba Opera production of The Elixir of Love (October 26, 30, November 1).

29.

Delight in a co-production by Rainbow Stage and Winnipeg Studio Theatre as they present Miss Shakespeare (September 26–October 15), a play about the Bard’s daughter staging an all-female production.

30.

Kick-off the holiday season during the Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade (November 16), an annual tradition dating back to 1909.

31.

Hop aboard the ever-popular Prairie Dog Central Railway where autumn excursions include the Great Train Robbery, Family Fun Days, and the Howling Halloween Express.

32.

Unleash your inner child at the Rec Room, an adult-oriented centre featuring axe-throwing, virtual reality, pool, ping pong, arcades and delicious food and drinks.

33.

Have a family-friendly scare at Assiniboine Park during Boo at the Zoo (October 4–31), or a pint or two during Brew at the Zoo (September 13).

34.

Jump around at the indoor trampoline park Flying Squirrel

35.

Immerse yourself in Winnipeg’s creative scene during Culture Days (September 20– October 13), featuring the flagship all-night outlet for creativity, Nuit Blanche (September 28).

36.

Roll a strike and unleash some fun at Uptown Alley, where the action goes beyond just five pins to include laser tag and arcades.

37.

Swirl and sip on wines from around the world at the Winnipeg Wine Festival (September 20–21), where one ticket gets you three hours of tastings!

38.

Catch intimate concerts by the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra in some of the city’s most acoustically brilliant venues.

39.

Reach new heights at Vertical Adventures and the Hive, Winnipeg’s premier indoor climbing facilities.

40.

Savour intimate performances en français (with English subtitles available) as Theatre Cercle Moliere kicks-off its 2024/25 season with VENTRE MOU (October 16-26) and Sous les tilleuls (November 20-30).

41.

Shop ‘til you drop at Outlet Collection Winnipeg, featuring more than 100 stores, including Saks OFF 5TH, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, Kate Spade Outlet, Under Armour and Nike.

42.

Spark your kid’s imagination at the Manitoba Children’s Museum at The Forks, featuring engaging exhibits like the Engine House, Illusion Tunnel, Splash Lab and Lasagna Lookout.

43.

Light up your family’s imagination at the Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre, where interactive exhibits walk you through this region’s history of power.

44.

Discover unique, locally crafted items at Scattered Seeds Craft Market (Oct 14-16 & 21-23) and Signatures Handmade Market (Nov 24-27).

45.

Enter a world of fantasy and sci-fi at Winnipeg Comic Con at RBC Convention Centre, featuring celebrities like Trish Stratus (October 25–27).

46.

Tap your toes to a zesty performance from the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra whose fall lineup includes a collaboration with iconic Cree playwright Tomson Highway on October 19 and an exploration of African music with Côte d'Ivoire singer Kelly Bado.

47.

Watch your favourite cartoon characters on skates when Disney on Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party at Canada Life Centre from (November 15–17).

48.

Scream yourself silly at the ultimate Halloween attraction for adults –– Heebie Jeebies –– with its four spine-tingling mazes, food trucks, fireworks, scare zone and more than 100 terrifying characters.

49.

Rejoice in the all-encompassing sounds of chamber music as Virtuosi Concerts Winnipeg stages Everything Is Green by the Looking Glass Ensemble on September 29, and Stockholm, Paris, Prague: 1900 by the Stenhammar String Quartet on November 3.

50.

Celebrate the power of movement during a performance by Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers as they present Everything's Coming Up Roses, an emerging artist initiative on October 19 and 20.

Inspiration

  • A Year with frog and toad
  • Nutcracker 2024
  • Royal Canadian Mint

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