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Family days out in Manitoba

There are so many fun places to go with kids in Manitoba - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks, water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of interest, activities and indoor play centres for toddlers as well as the usual family tourist attractions - take a look below, lots of the best things to do with children in MB

Tinkertown Family Fun Park
Winnipeg
Tinkertown Family Fun ParkThis is TINKERTOWN, an outdoor amusement park with over 20 rides and attractions - the place for fun in the summer! Our friendly youthful staff makes you feel welcome. Cool off with Water Wars, or take a relaxing half mile ride on the Train. Play some Games. Try a round of..
Red River Exhibition
Winnipeg
Red River ExhibitionThe Ex is the largest annual fair in Manitoba, attracting an average of 200,000 visitors over 10 days.The entire family- focused event is held (in june) at Red River Exhibition Park, located on the west side of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Thunder Rapids Fun Park
Winnipeg
Thunder Rapids Fun ParkThunder Rapids Fun Park is a great place for family outings, staff appreciation days, youth group and fundraising events, birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties, wedding parties, or just come with some of your friends.
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Deer Meadow farms
Springfield
Deer Meadow farms Deer Meadow Farms is Manitoba's newest CORN MAZE & HOBBY FARM.
Assiniboine Park Zoo
Winnipeg
Assiniboine Park ZooWinnipeg's Assiniboine Park Zoo is one of Canada's best, a collection of 1250 animals belonging to 300 species, many now threatened with extinction. Special emphasis is given to creatures of the northern latitudes (many of which are indigenous to Canada though there are..
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
Stonewall
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive CentreOak Hammock Marsh is one of North America’s birding hotspots and a great destination for people of all ages.
Churchill Wild
Kleefeld
Churchill WildPolar Bear Tours - Churchill Wild - All inclusive fly-in eco lodges on the Hudson Bay coast. Walk with polar bears. Swim with whales. Taste the wild!
Thomson Zoo
Thompson
Thomson ZooThis small zoo houses native northern species, domestic farm animals and a wide variety of birds and waterfowl. It provides an educational and recreational experience for children and adults of the city of Thompson and the Norman Region as well as many out of province..
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
Winnipeg
Manitoba Sports Hall of FameThe goal of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame is to recognize and honour those people who have made their mark in Manitoba's rich sports history through their activities and achievements.
Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre
Morden
Canadian Fossil Discovery CentreOur Fossil Dig Adventure Tours have a 100% success rate in finding new fossils, since the beginning of 2009! The hills surrounding Morden are abundant in fossils and it is our mandate to collect, preserve and exhibit this valuable provincial resource.
Lilac Resort
Ste. Anne
Lilac Resortamaica, Fiji, Hawaii, Mexico, the Caymans... Whatever your idea of paradise, allow the Lilac Resort to take you back there. We'll do it all without passports or the hassles of air travel. Soak up the sun on our tropical sun deck.
Fun Mountain Water Slide Park
Winnipeg
Fun Mountain Water Slide ParkFun Mountain is the place for a fun family get-a-way, or to simply just splash the hours away. Take a break from sliding and try our tropical theme 18 hole Mini Golf course. Grab a friend and take a Bumper Boat ride on our man-made lake. There's something for everyone to..
The Manitoba Museum
Winnipeg
The Manitoba MuseumWith four temporary exhibitions, two fantastic new permanent exhibits, Planetarium laser shows and improved programming in our galleries, there has never been so many great reasons to visit The Manitoba Museum. We are open every day this summer, from 10am to 5pm including..
Fort la Reine Museum
Portage la Prairie
Fort la Reine MuseumThe Fort la Reine Museum is located on the east edge of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The museum is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Canadian Prairies generally and more specifically the history of the City and Municipality of Portage la Prairie.
Western Canada Aviation Museum
Winnipeg
Western Canada Aviation MuseumThe Western Canada Aviation Museum offers a unique mix of history and science. Enter through 'Gate 1' - the original Trans Canada Airlines (now Air Canada) passenger terminal - step back in time and let the pioneer aviators of the north take you on an inspirational journey..
Winnipeg Railway Museum
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Railway MuseumThe only museum in Winnipeg dedicated to the preservation of Manitoba's rail heritage. See where it all began. View the first steam locomotive on the Canadian Prairies, The Countess of Dufferin. Continue on and view an early-generation diesel locomotive just like the ones..
The Sam Weller Museum
The Pas
The Sam Weller MuseumEnter and experience the rich and diverse history of The Pas and marvel at the strange and eclectic curiosities collected by our founder, Mr. Sam Waller.
Moncur Gallery
Boissevain
Moncur GalleryMoncur Gallery displays a collection of pre-European contact native artifacts, most collected by inspired amateur archaeologist William Moncur.
Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame
Brandon
Manitoba Agricultural Hall of FameThe Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame is a collection of plaques containing the information on the people who have been inducted to the Hall of Fame by meeting the objective of bettering agricultural and rural living in the province of Manitoba.
Mermaids Kiss Gallery
Gimli
Mermaids Kiss GalleryHere in our gallery you will find expressive, original fine art and craft in all mediums. It gives us great pleasure in helping you find that special piece you love, that can make a statement in your home.
The Naval Museum of Manitoba
Winnipeg
The Naval Museum of Manitoba The Naval Museum captures a moment in history, remembering the lifestyle, sense of duty and patriotism of Canadian sailors during times of peace and war.
Ross House Museum
Winnipeg
Ross House MuseumRoss House Museum provides a glimpse into the operation of the early postal service in Western Canada, as well as 1850s homestead life in general, and the lives of the Ross family in particular.
Dalnavert Museum
Winnipeg
Dalnavert MuseumThe objective of Dalnavert Museum, a designated National Historic Site of Canada, is to foster an appreciation and an understanding of the late Victorian era in Winnipeg, through the preservation, exhibition and interpretation of the building and the museum’s collection.
The Fire Fighters Museum
Winnipeg
The Fire Fighters MuseumMuseum offers an extensive collection of vintage fire apparatus, artifacts, pictures and information about the history of fire fighting in the city of Winnipeg and it's suburbs. Dedicated to the Winnipeg Fire Fighters, both past and present, their families and friends.
St. Boniface Museum
Saint-Boniface
St. Boniface MuseumCome join in the fun at the Saint-Boniface Museum! Take part in activities from the good old days including Butter Making, Quill Pen Writing, Laundry Day, Embroidery, Historic Sports and Voyageur Games.
Transcona Historical Museum
Winnipeg
Transcona Historical MuseumThe Transcona Historical Museum is home to an extensive collection of roughly 4,000 community based artifacts, many of which were used by people in Transcona. The diverse nature of the holdings are composed of material culture artifacts which depict the human history of the..
Winnipeg Police Museum
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Police MuseumThe museum continues to add to its collection and grow in size. It welcomes visitors to the Winnipeg Police Academy where it is open daily and also provides conducted group tours during the day or early evening.
Manitoba Childrens Museum
Winnipeg
Manitoba Childrens MuseumThe Manitoba Children’s Museum exists to spark kids’ creative learning. For over two decades, we have been the place for families to play, laugh, learn and grow.
The Winnipeg Railway Museum
Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Railway MuseumSee where it all began. View the first steam locomotive on the Canadian Prairies, The Countess of Dufferin. Continue on and view an early-generation diesel locomotive just like the ones still used today.
Eskimo Museum
Churchill
Eskimo Museum- Specializes in Inuit sculpture (approximately 1,000 pieces from 1930 to the present) - Some archaeological prehistoric artifacts, historic artifacts (late 18th century) and natural history items - There is an audio system that visitors can listen to, discussing some of..
Manitoba Planetarium
Winnipeg
Manitoba PlanetariumThe Planetarium is a domed multimedia theatre designed to recreate the magic of the night sky. Visitors to the Planetarium become intrepid astronomical explorers as they embark on a voyage of discovery. They can explore the night sky as seen from anywhere on Earth, or..
The Costume Museum
Winnipeg
The Costume MuseumThe Costume Museum is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and is home to 35,000 artifacts that relate to fashion and dress from the past 3 hundred years.
Playtime Entertainment
Brandon
Playtime EntertainmentPlaytimeEntertainment Inc. is Brandon’s Ultimate indoor play centre. Let your imagination run wild inside our 9,000 sq ft indoor children’s entertainment facility. Come explore the ropes, tunnels and slides aboard our gigantic jungle and ship themed play structure.
Academy Lanes
Winnipeg
Academy LanesAt Academy Lanes we make it fun for the whole family. Check out our website for full details on specials, parties, leagues and more.
Hudson Bay Helicopters
Churchill
Hudson Bay HelicoptersHudson Bay Helicopters in Churchill, Manitoba has the distinction of being the oldest helicopter company in the Canadian sub-Arctic. In addition to our regular tours, we are pleased to design special adventures for those wanting to see more than just the coastal areas.
U Puttz Black Light Miniature Golf
Winnipeg
U Puttz Black Light Miniature GolfThe new and improved U-Puttz Black Light Miniature Golf is the newest and most exciting addition to family entertainment to hit Winnipeg in a very long time. This uniquely themed, artistically created 18 hole miniature golf course features realistic props and murals that..
Speedworld Indoor Kart Track
Winnipeg
Speedworld Indoor Kart TrackSpeedworld is the perfect place for individuals who have the need for speed! Inspire your team to new heights or just come out for some great fun with your friends and family. Young and old, male or female - this is an event that everyone can enjoy!
Mystery Mountain winter park
Thompson
Mystery Mountain winter parkMystery Mountain Winter Park with 18 runs and 5 lifts has something fun and challenging for every member of the family. You can rent skis or snowboards for the day, get a lesson from a qualified instructor, buy lunch at the food concession and enjoy after-ski in the Polar..
Grand Prix Amusements
Winnipeg
Grand Prix AmusementsManitoba's Largest Outdoor Go-Karting Facility. Grand Prix Track, Formula Fun Track, Bumper Cars, Bumper Boats, Mini Golf, Space Ball and much more!
Vertical Adventures
Winnipeg
Vertical Adventures Vertical Adventures provide thousands of individuals their first taste of climbing. Every year this public demand grows as more people hear about our programs. We have developed a variety of school program options for you to choose from.
Prairie Dog Central Railway
Winnipeg
Prairie Dog Central RailwayThe Prairie Dog Central Railway is a short line railway owned and operated by The Vintage Locomotive Society Inc. and it is one of the oldest regularly scheduled vintage operating trains in North America.
A Maze In Corn
St Adolphe
A Maze In CornA Maze in Corn is Manitoba's ORIGINAL CORN MAZE! Located just 10 minutes south of Winnipeg near St. Adolphe. It is Manitoba's leading corn maze. Every year we design a new maze with a unique theme.
Sea North Tours
Churchill
Sea North ToursSea North Tours is a family owned company evolved from a love of the subarctic and its wildlife. Mike and Doreen are year round residents that have specialized in marine tours since 1977.
Frontiers North Adventures
Winnipeg
Frontiers North AdventuresFrontiers North provides authentic adventures in Canada's north including programs geared for groups with interests in experiential travel, photography, culture and adventure.
Bluesky Expeditions
Churchill
Bluesky ExpeditionsDog sledding played an important part of the history, culture & heritage of Northern Canada and few northern musher’s remain who still use sled dogs as their primary form of transportation. There are no better ambassadors to the Churchill area than the sled dogs and..
FortWhyte Alive
Winnipeg
FortWhyte AliveFortWhyte Alive is dedicated to providing programming, natural settings and facilities for environmental education, sustainable living and conservation.
The Tundra Buggy adventure
Winnipeg
The Tundra Buggy adventureThe Buggy meanders over a system of established trails, stopping at leisure to enjoy the scenery, search for wildlife, and take photos.
Red River Outfitters
Lorette
Red River OutfittersPowered by your own paddle strokes you will encounter the history wilderness of Canada and it can only be seen from canoe. Enjoy the rugged character of the land in comfort and safety.
Turtle Mountain Provincial Park
Deloraine
Turtle Mountain Provincial ParkTurtle Mountain All Season Resort overlooks Lake Metigoshe, an ideal family recreational spot for fishing, boating, skiing, and swimming, skidooing and more. The US-Canada border crosses through the lake, where boaters of these two neighbouring countries share common..
Mennonite Heritage Village
Steinbach
Mennonite Heritage VillageOur forty acre (17 hectare) site spreads out from a village street, in a pattern reminiscent of Mennonite villages found throughout Southern Manitoba at the turn of the century. The north side of the street illustrates the early settlement buildings while the south side..
Northern Soul Wilderness Adventures
Winnipeg
Northern Soul Wilderness AdventuresEco-tourism adventure company offering guided and self guided canoe trips of Canada's wilderness rivers. Including Manitoba's Hayes River, Bloodvein River, Manigotagan River also provides expedition outfitting, day trips and whitewater paddling courses.
Wapusk Adventures
Churchill
Wapusk AdventuresAn Authentic Dog Sledding Experience in Northern Canada. Wapusk Adventures is Churchill, Manitoba's largest sled dog kennel and a leader in this northern mushing community.
Assiniboine Park
Winnipeg
Assiniboine Park365 days a year, Assiniboine Park is your place to enjoy the outdoors and gather with family and friends.
Riding Mountain National Park
Wasagaming
Riding Mountain National ParkBold boreal forest, expanses of meadows and lakes, lofty heights and deep gorges of the Manitoba Escarpment is home to wolves, moose, elk, black bears, hundreds of bird species and even a captive bison herd.
Wapusk National Park
Churchill
Wapusk National ParkWapusk means "White Bear" in Cree. The park earns its name because it protects one of the world's largest known polar bear maternity denning areas. The geology, biodiversity, and cultural history of the area all contribute to the unique wilderness character of Wapusk..
IMAX Theatre Winnipeg
Winnipeg
IMAX Theatre WinnipegVisit our state of the art theatre and experience the latest blockbusters with IMAX and IMAX 3D technology. The massive size of the screen tricks your eye into thinking you are moving when in fact you are always in a stationary position in our comfortable stadium seated..
Keystone Centre
Brandon
Keystone CentreWelcome to the Keystone Centre - the Centre of it all! The Keystone is Western Canada's Premiere Facility for all your recreation, entertainment, convention, and agriculture events!
The Icelandic Festival
Gimli
The Icelandic FestivalThis is the largest celebration of Icelandic culture outside of Iceland. Taking place in Gimli, Manitoba, bands, food, rides, games and more make this August long weekend event one not to be missed.
Fantasy Theatre
Winnipeg
Fantasy TheatreFantasy Theatre for Children operates 12 months each year, presenting shows that appeal to young and old alike. It is famous for classic stories and fairy tales such as "Beauty & The Beast", "Cinderella", and "Charlotte's Web".
Churchill Nature Tours
Erickson
Churchill Nature ToursExploring new landscapes, observing new wildlife, and experiencing new ecosystems . . . it's an exciting way for you to spend a vacation . . . and it's our specialty.Our tours are designed to offer you intimate encounters with the natural resources of Manitoba, Canada.
Great White Bear Tours
Churchill
Great White Bear ToursCome and join us for your ultimate Polar bear viewing experience.Travel with our guides in the most luxurious custom build Polar Rovers, where you will see arctic wildlife including arctic fox, caribou, snowy owl and of course the magnificent polar bear in their natural..
Nature 1st
Churchill
Nature 1stWalking is the best way to become part of the ecosystem, and wildlife is where we find it. On our ecotours, there is a possibility to observe: Arctic Hare,Arctic Fox, Red Fox and other color phases, Cape Churchill Caribou.Up to 200 different bird species, including the..
Rail Travel Tours
Winnipeg
Rail Travel ToursOthers may sell you a seat; we give you an experience!The Arctic is easily accessible to you on this travel package including roundtrip rail travel from Winnipeg to Churchill Manitoba on VIAs HUDSON BAY where we look after all the details for you.
Paddlewheel River Boats
Winnipeg
Paddlewheel River BoatsMainstays of River City tourism, these two boats offer a variety of daily sightseeing tours, dance cruises and charters. Start from the Forks Market, where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, and see Winnipeg from the water.