This stunning urban park is Winnipeg’s oldest, welcoming visitors for more than 100 years. Bring little ones to its whimsical Nature Playground or stroll through the tranquil Leo Mol Sculpture Garden. Fuel up at Park Café or watch a performance beneath the stars at Lyric Theatre. The award-winning Arctic species exhibit—Journey to Churchill (also stars in CBC’s Artic Vets tv series) at the zoo allows visitors to not only view Arctic species, but also learn about climate change. assiniboinepark.ca

Opened in December 2022, The Leaf is a $130-millionworld-class attraction that is the first of its kind to tell Canadians’ cultural stories through the world of plants. It features Canada’s largest indoor waterfall and houses four unique indoor plant biomes, including a tropical biome, Mediterranean biome, seasonal display house and butterfly garden. There is also a destination restaurant Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar, which features globally inspired modern Prairie cuisine. It is complimented by Outdoor Gardens offering distinct landscapes and experiences for visitors.