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Assiniboine Park Winnipeg
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Assiniboine Park Winnipeg
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55 Pavilion Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 2N6
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About Assiniboine Park Winnipeg
Assiniboine Park as the name suggests is a park located in Winnipeg, Canada. The park was opened to the public in 1909. It is spread in an area of 1100 acres alongside Assiniboine Forest and the Assiniboine River. One-third of the park is designed in English style. You can easily arrive at the place using public transport like 11 Portage-Kildonan, 18 North Main-Corydon, 67 Charleswood Express, 79 Charleswood, and 21 Portage Express.
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- The park consists of Assiniboine Park Zoo, Assiniboine Forest, Park Pavilion. It also has a sculpture garden, a Conservatory, formal and informal gardens.
- The Zoo situated in the park has over 180 species of animals. The park has become a perfect tourist destination where the visitors can learn about the wildlife as well as enjoy their outing.
- The conservatory located in the park is home to over 8000 plants, trees, and flowers which are provided ideal condition and grow in the conservatory despite the fact they are not native of Manitoba.
- There is also a pavilion and theatre in the park which is known for hosting events.
- A footbridge that connects the St. James district with the park was opened in May of 1932.
- You can see a number of ducks at the duck pond in the park. Canadian geese are commonly found swimming at this pond.
- The park also owns a playground for the children. It is close to the Pavilion and features a statue of Winnie the Pooh. Due to this, a number of kids want to come here again and again.
- It gives importance to various sports and has space for bicycles, baseball, and cricket fields.
- You can also become a witness of Tulip festivals where numerous tulips are blooming in the park. Overall, it perfect tourist destination, where a person can admire the natural beauty, learn about various animals, witness huge sculptures alongside a beautiful view of the Assiniboine River.
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