AREA ACTIVITIES

Folklorama
August 2-15, 2020
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Celebrate life and culture with world-class entertainment, delicious authentic food and beautiful cultural displays at Folklorama, the largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world. Explore one of the most vibrant arts and culture scenes found in the heart of the continent and experience the world’s cultures in Winnipeg from August 2-15, 2020. Folklorama can also curate a VIP Mystery Tour for your client event, providing guests with an all-inclusive experience at Cultural Pavilions. 

Folklorama encourages hands on learning for student youth groups all year round. Through workshops and performances, their ethno-cultural entertainers will take your students or group on a cultural adventure they’ll never forget. The Teachings program is designed to help students appreciate and respect cultural differences and motivate students to take pride in their own cultural heritage.

Winnipeg Trolley Company
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Offer: Receive 10% off your tickets on any of their Heart of a Nation City Tours, Ale Trail Craft Brewery Tours, or Trolley of Terror Ghost Tours when you use discount code ‘SYTA2020’.

Redeem Instructions: Visit winnipeg.tours to book your tickets, click on ‘Apply Promo or Voucher’, and enter code SYTA2020 to receive the discount. Or call 204-226-8687 to book tickets, and mention the code to receive your discount.

Contact: Candace, Bookings Manager
Phone: 204-226-TOUR (8687)
Email: [email protected]

Assiniboine Park Zoo
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Located minutes from downtown Winnipeg in beautiful Assiniboine Park, the Assiniboine Park Zoo provides visitors the opportunity to interact with nearly 180 species and more than 1,500 furry and feathered friends from all corners of the globe. Go deep into the heart of Manitoba’s North – without leaving the City of Winnipeg! Experience one of the best Arctic exhibits in the world, Journey to Churchill. This immersive experience focuses on Arctic and Sub-Arctic life in Manitoba where guests explore the wildlife, geography and culture of Manitoba’s majestic North, one of Winnipeg’s must-see attractions. Travel from the edge of the boreal forest through Manitoba’s north viewing snowy owls, Arctic fox, muskox, wolves, harbour seals and polar bears in a habitat that mirrors their natural surroundings. With over 80 park-like acres, the Zoo has been a favourite destination for tourists, school groups, and animal lovers for over a century.

Offer: Receive a 15% discount on general admissions by presenting your SYTA Conference badge at our Visitor Services kiosk. Not to be combined with any other offer.

Manitoba Museum
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The Manitoba Museum’s collections reflect the heritage of Manitoba and other regions of the world. Our nine interpretive galleries explore the interrelationship of people and their environment. Travel through millions of years as you journey from north to south across Manitoba’s vast and varied landscape, from the icy arctic coast to the windswept prairies. Highlights include the Nonsuch, a full-size 17th-century sailing vessel, and the Urban Gallery, which takes you back in time to Winnipeg during the 1920s. The Planetarium features interactive multimedia shows that recreate the current night sky, explore various hot topics in astronomy, and highlight the latest space discoveries. From imaginative children’s shows to more sophisticated fare, the Planetarium shares the wonders of the universe with visitors of all ages. Get interactive with dozens of hands-on exhibits in the Science Gallery. Push the limits of your imagination, put your senses to the test and explore science, technology and the world around you in an exciting, high-energy environment.

Offer: Receive a 10% discount on admission by presenting your SYTA Conference badge at the box office. Not to be combined with any other offer.

Fort Gibraltar
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Originally built at the confluence of the Red River and Assiniboine River in 1809-1810, Fort Gibraltar was a North West Company trading post. Fort Gibraltar played a crucial role in the development of the Red River Colony and in the conflict between the North West Company and the Hudson’s Bay Company, early fur trade rivals.The reconstructed Fort Gibraltar is located in Saint-Boniface, Winnipeg’s French quarter, on the banks of the Red River. The fort is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute ride away from Downtown. Visit Fort Gibraltar and learn about Winnipeg’s rich fur-trade history and relations between voyageurs, fur-trade companies and Indigenous Peoples. Engage with interpreters in the trading post, the workshop, the forge, the warehouse or the winterer’s cabin and learn about life in the Red River Colony in the early 19th century.

Offer: Receive a 50% discount on admission by presenting your SYTA Conference badge at the box office. Not to be combined with any other offer. Please check website for opening hours.

Royal Canadian Mint
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Since 1908, the Royal Canadian Mint has been renowned for its artistry and craftsmanship in producing the finest coins in the world. We are proud to offer guided tours that showcase the impressive dedication of our employees. Tour guests will witness firsthand the passion and pride that inspires us as we carry out ambitious projects. A visit to our boutique offers guests the chance to start their own collection, or to buy the perfect souvenir for family and friends. Tour reservations are recommended as tour spaces are limited. For Reservations Call: 204-984-1144 

Offer: SYTA Delegates show your conference badge at check in and receive a free tour! 

Rainbow Stage
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Enjoy breathtaking live musical entertainment at Rainbow Stage, Canada’s largest and longest-running outdoor theatre. Rainbow Stage presents world-class musical theatre in an open-air, domed auditorium in the beautiful and natural setting of Kildonan Park. From August 11-30, Rainbow Stage presents The Wizard of Oz. Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion as they dance their way through the merry old land of Oz!

Offer: Receive $5 off regular Prime seats by presenting your SYTA Conference badge at the box office.

Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
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Located in one of North America’s best bird-viewing areas, this birder’s paradise is alive with the sights and sounds of the creatures that call this 36 sq. km. (14 sq. mi.) wetland home. Oak Hammock Marsh is located only a 20 minute drive north of Winnipeg. The wildlife management area offers 32 kms (20 mi) of hiking trails, marsh boardwalks, canoe excursions and up-close bird viewing opportunities. It is home to 300 different species of birds and many mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Identify feathered friends and learn the science and skill of banding birds through hands-on Songbird Banding Tours.

Offer: Receive a 25% discount on admission by presenting your SYTA Conference badge at the box office. Not to be combined with any other offer.

FortWhyte Alive
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FortWhyte Alive offers visitors 640 acres of lakes, forest, marsh, meadow and farmland, as well as being home to bison, whitetail deer, waterfowl, and countless other wildlife. For a truly memorable experience, get up-close to a herd of bison on the Bison Safari, or try one of their cultural, historical, and agricultural tours that are guided by professional interpreters. 

Offer: SYTA attendees who show their conference pass at check in will receive complimentary admission. 

Outlet Collection Winnipeg
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Located a short ten minute drive from the airport and twenty minutes from downtown Winnipeg, this refreshing new outlet concept combines brand name fashion and lifestyle retailers—all at outlet prices you can’t resist! VIP Visitor Shopping Experience: Visitors shopping at Outlet Collection Winnipeg that live 60 km or more outside city limits can take advantage of special discounts and offers of up to 30% OFF from participating retailers, including Adidas, Calvin Klein, Kate Spade New York, Lacoste, Polo Ralph Lauren, and more!

Offer: Visit the Guest Services Centre and present proof of residency, i.e. a passport, to claim. 

Tourisme Riel – Experience the Passion & Histoire of Saint-Boniface
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Conveniently located across the river from Downtown Winnipeg, the Saint-Boniface neighborhood is recognized as the francophone capital of western Canada, an area rich in architecture, history and unique stories.    A 40-minute documentary is a great way to start your discovery, followed by a guided walking tour of the area.   Visit the parks, old City Hall, the magnificent Cathedral and Cemetery and learn of the people and events that were central in the creation of Manitoba and are today a unique and vibrant part of its fabric.  Call 204-233-8343 for more information.

Offer: Complimentary documentary viewing and walking tour with SYTA Conference Badge.   50% discount for all accompanying guests.  (total 2.5 hours)