Winnipeg Mb. Guidebook by Birdsnest Rentals

Katrina
Winnipeg Mb. Guidebook by Birdsnest Rentals

Our Neighbourhood

We are in an area of Winnipeg called Lord Roberts. Its a beautiful area with large trees lining the roads. One block North will get you to the beautiful Mckittrick Park with picnic areas, play structure, splash pad, and a baseball diamond. A block south will get you to the Red River with nature trails, a walking bridge over the river, and our famous BDI ice cream shop.
Lord Roberts
We are in an area of Winnipeg called Lord Roberts. Its a beautiful area with large trees lining the roads. One block North will get you to the beautiful Mckittrick Park with picnic areas, play structure, splash pad, and a baseball diamond. A block south will get you to the Red River with nature trails, a walking bridge over the river, and our famous BDI ice cream shop.
A short 2 min walk north on Cockburn st gets you to Mckittrick Park! This historical site with 6.25acres of picnic areas, a baseball diamond, play structures , and a splash pad!
McKittrick Park
472 Rosedale Avenue
A short 2 min walk north on Cockburn st gets you to Mckittrick Park! This historical site with 6.25acres of picnic areas, a baseball diamond, play structures , and a splash pad!
BDI: 4 minute walk. South on Cockburn st, right (west) on Jubilee st, half a block up you will find the BDI which serves specialty icecream and has vegan/dairy free options as well. Open seasonally noon to 9pm, 766 Jubilee ave (please call ahead for updated hours) Fun Fact, BDI stands for Bridge Drive in and is located at the walking bridge over the Red River.
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BDI
766 Jubilee Ave
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BDI: 4 minute walk. South on Cockburn st, right (west) on Jubilee st, half a block up you will find the BDI which serves specialty icecream and has vegan/dairy free options as well. Open seasonally noon to 9pm, 766 Jubilee ave (please call ahead for updated hours) Fun Fact, BDI stands for Bridge Drive in and is located at the walking bridge over the Red River.

Near the Nest

Things to do or check out within a short walk or up to a five minute drive from the Finch Nest.
A golf course in the heart of the city and its only a 5 minute drive from the apartment! The public may book tee times up to five days in advance and are invited to play as follows: • Monday - Friday: 10:00 am on • Saturday and holidays: any available tee time after 12:00 noon • Some additional restrictions apply on Tuesday Men's Day (no women after 1:00 pm) and Wednesday Ladies' Day (no men after 1:00 pm) Green Fees • 18 Holes Non-Member $44.00 • 18 Holes Guest $40.00 • 9 Holes Non-Member $30.00 • 9 Holes Guest $27.00 Power Cart Rentals • 18 Holes $42.00 • 9 Holes $26.00 Club Rentals • Club rentals are $15.00 Pull Cart Rentals • Pull carts can be rented for $6.00. To book tee times, you are invited to drop by the course (739 North Drive) or call 204-284-7385 for the Pro Shop
Wildewood Golf Course
739 North Dr
A golf course in the heart of the city and its only a 5 minute drive from the apartment! The public may book tee times up to five days in advance and are invited to play as follows: • Monday - Friday: 10:00 am on • Saturday and holidays: any available tee time after 12:00 noon • Some additional restrictions apply on Tuesday Men's Day (no women after 1:00 pm) and Wednesday Ladies' Day (no men after 1:00 pm) Green Fees • 18 Holes Non-Member $44.00 • 18 Holes Guest $40.00 • 9 Holes Non-Member $30.00 • 9 Holes Guest $27.00 Power Cart Rentals • 18 Holes $42.00 • 9 Holes $26.00 Club Rentals • Club rentals are $15.00 Pull Cart Rentals • Pull carts can be rented for $6.00. To book tee times, you are invited to drop by the course (739 North Drive) or call 204-284-7385 for the Pro Shop
Osborne Village is a popular neighbourhood in Winnipeg that is known for its art, live music, food, and drinks. It’s a great area to drive to and walk around, but if you’re up for it it’s a half hour walk north.
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Osborne Village
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Osborne Village is a popular neighbourhood in Winnipeg that is known for its art, live music, food, and drinks. It’s a great area to drive to and walk around, but if you’re up for it it’s a half hour walk north.
an awesome place to hang out and play some games! “premier game store with thousands of different board games, card games, dice games, roleplaying games, miniature games, and plenty of other cool stuff” 519 Osborne St. hours; Monday-Thursday 11am to 10pm, Friday 11am-11pm, Saturday 10am-10pm, Sunday Noon-5pm, closed stat holidays, please call ahead for up to date hours.
GameKnight Games and Cool Stuff
519 Osborne Street
an awesome place to hang out and play some games! “premier game store with thousands of different board games, card games, dice games, roleplaying games, miniature games, and plenty of other cool stuff” 519 Osborne St. hours; Monday-Thursday 11am to 10pm, Friday 11am-11pm, Saturday 10am-10pm, Sunday Noon-5pm, closed stat holidays, please call ahead for up to date hours.

While in Winnipeg

Everything that I recommend doing while in Winnipeg!
20 min drive: Kids will love this outdoor amusement park with rides and mini putt! JULY + AUGUST OPEN THURSDAYS-SUNDAYS 12-6PM WEATHER PERMITTING ADMISSION Everyone entering the park must pay $20.00. This includes admission, unlimited riding (over 20 rides), and mini golf! https://www.tinkertownfunpark.com/
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Tinkertown Amusements
56111 Murdock Rd
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20 min drive: Kids will love this outdoor amusement park with rides and mini putt! JULY + AUGUST OPEN THURSDAYS-SUNDAYS 12-6PM WEATHER PERMITTING ADMISSION Everyone entering the park must pay $20.00. This includes admission, unlimited riding (over 20 rides), and mini golf! https://www.tinkertownfunpark.com/
15 min drive: Music, shops, food, and a piece of history, what more could you ask for!? Two multi level buildings with shops and restaurants, a skate park, hotel, museum for human rights , children's museum, Oodena Celebration Circle, walking paths, winter ice skating, and much more! https://www.theforks.com/
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The Forks
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15 min drive: Music, shops, food, and a piece of history, what more could you ask for!? Two multi level buildings with shops and restaurants, a skate park, hotel, museum for human rights , children's museum, Oodena Celebration Circle, walking paths, winter ice skating, and much more! https://www.theforks.com/
10 min drive: Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature. This relaxation and healing center is mainly focused on thermotherapy and relaxation techniques. It offers a multisensory experience in an immersive natural setting and is aimed at contributing to the health and well-being of its guests. -4 outdoor baths -4 distinct saunas -An exfoliation room -Restaurant and Lounge -Numerous indoor and outdoor rest areas -Rituals
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Thermea by Nordik Spa-Nature
775 Crescent Dr
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10 min drive: Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature. This relaxation and healing center is mainly focused on thermotherapy and relaxation techniques. It offers a multisensory experience in an immersive natural setting and is aimed at contributing to the health and well-being of its guests. -4 outdoor baths -4 distinct saunas -An exfoliation room -Restaurant and Lounge -Numerous indoor and outdoor rest areas -Rituals
20 min drive: Kids will love the different aged Go carts, bumper boats, jump shot trampoline, batting cages and more! https://grandprixamusements.ca/
Grand Prix Amusements
57102 Symington Rd
20 min drive: Kids will love the different aged Go carts, bumper boats, jump shot trampoline, batting cages and more! https://grandprixamusements.ca/
20 min drive: Go karts for the older kids or the kid in all of us! minimum age 12 for the sprint karts, and a minimum age of 16 with a driver license for the Race Karts that go up to 50 km/hr on the indoor track! https://www.speedworld.ca/
Speedworld Indoor Kart Track
575 Berry St
20 min drive: Go karts for the older kids or the kid in all of us! minimum age 12 for the sprint karts, and a minimum age of 16 with a driver license for the Race Karts that go up to 50 km/hr on the indoor track! https://www.speedworld.ca/
15 min drive: Located at the forks, the children's museum is a fun, interactive space where kids are too busy having fun to realize that they're learning! https://childrensmuseum.com/
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Manitoba Children's Museum
45 Forks Market Rd
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15 min drive: Located at the forks, the children's museum is a fun, interactive space where kids are too busy having fun to realize that they're learning! https://childrensmuseum.com/
15 min drive: Located at the Forks ;Explore the diversity of human rights. Every one of our exhibitions tells a unique story in the diverse world of human rights. And like the world of human rights, our exhibitions are always changing. So be sure to visit before they’re gone. https://humanrights.ca/
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Canadian Museum for Human Rights
85 Israel Asper Way
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15 min drive: Located at the Forks ;Explore the diversity of human rights. Every one of our exhibitions tells a unique story in the diverse world of human rights. And like the world of human rights, our exhibitions are always changing. So be sure to visit before they’re gone. https://humanrights.ca/
The Assiniboine Park Zoo (18 min drive) is most famous for our amazing Polar Bear exhibit but we have everything from monkeys, tiger, and camels.. don't forget Toucan Ridge! Speaking of polar bears, once you circle their enclosure there is a cafeteria to grab a snack/cool down which also has a large, interactive indoor polar bear play structure that kids and adults alike will love! Check online for what is new to the Zoo! In 2018 they had a Gigantic Bug exhibit, the last few years have been Dinosaurs! What will be next?
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Assiniboine Park Zoo
2595 Roblin Blvd
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The Assiniboine Park Zoo (18 min drive) is most famous for our amazing Polar Bear exhibit but we have everything from monkeys, tiger, and camels.. don't forget Toucan Ridge! Speaking of polar bears, once you circle their enclosure there is a cafeteria to grab a snack/cool down which also has a large, interactive indoor polar bear play structure that kids and adults alike will love! Check online for what is new to the Zoo! In 2018 they had a Gigantic Bug exhibit, the last few years have been Dinosaurs! What will be next?
17 minute drive; Winnipeg has 2 casinos, the closest is McPhillips Station Casino, 484 McPhillips Street, but Club Regent Casino is 22 minutes away in the other direction, and if you're up for an adventure; South Beach Casino is an hour North of the Nest, on treaty territory (and if you're going all that way out, another 20 min is Grand Beach where we have a rental cabin!)
McPhillips Station Casino
484 McPhillips St
17 minute drive; Winnipeg has 2 casinos, the closest is McPhillips Station Casino, 484 McPhillips Street, but Club Regent Casino is 22 minutes away in the other direction, and if you're up for an adventure; South Beach Casino is an hour North of the Nest, on treaty territory (and if you're going all that way out, another 20 min is Grand Beach where we have a rental cabin!)
14 min drive (Near Ikea and Cabelas) The Outlet Collection Winnipeg (555 Sterling Lyon Pkwy) is Manitoba’s first pure outlet shopping destination, offering more than 570,000 ft² (52 955 m2) of shopping, featuring over 100 popular outlet brands. The world's leading fashion and lifestyle brands await you including: Saks OFF Fifth, Banana Republic Factory Store, Nike Factory Store, Under Armour, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger Outlet and much more!
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Outlet Collection Winnipeg
555 Sterling Lyon Pkwy
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14 min drive (Near Ikea and Cabelas) The Outlet Collection Winnipeg (555 Sterling Lyon Pkwy) is Manitoba’s first pure outlet shopping destination, offering more than 570,000 ft² (52 955 m2) of shopping, featuring over 100 popular outlet brands. The world's leading fashion and lifestyle brands await you including: Saks OFF Fifth, Banana Republic Factory Store, Nike Factory Store, Under Armour, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger Outlet and much more!
14 min drive (near outlet mall and cabela’s) if you don’t know what it is… its like a circle, but not a real circle, more like a freaky circle! Top floor is show rooms, bottom floor is a giant wearhouse, you need to see it to believe it. “IKEA is a Swedish-founded, Dutch-based multinational conglomerate that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, kitchen appliances and home accessories, among other goods and home services. Started in Sweden in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad, IKEA has been the world's largest furniture retailer since 2008”
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IKEA Winnipeg
500 Sterling Lyon Pkwy
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14 min drive (near outlet mall and cabela’s) if you don’t know what it is… its like a circle, but not a real circle, more like a freaky circle! Top floor is show rooms, bottom floor is a giant wearhouse, you need to see it to believe it. “IKEA is a Swedish-founded, Dutch-based multinational conglomerate that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, kitchen appliances and home accessories, among other goods and home services. Started in Sweden in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad, IKEA has been the world's largest furniture retailer since 2008”
17 min drive, 580 Sterling Lyon Pkwy. Hunting enthusiast rejoice! Or those who love camping, prepping, or smoking meat ect, but not for vegans.
Cabela's Winnipeg
580 Sterling Lyon Pkwy
17 min drive, 580 Sterling Lyon Pkwy. Hunting enthusiast rejoice! Or those who love camping, prepping, or smoking meat ect, but not for vegans.
7 minute drive (25 Poseidon Bay) The Pan Am Pool is an indoor swimming facility built for the 1967 Pan American Games. It has 3 pools, one for diving, one for lap swimming, and one kiddy pool.
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Pan Am Pool
25 Poseidon Bay
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7 minute drive (25 Poseidon Bay) The Pan Am Pool is an indoor swimming facility built for the 1967 Pan American Games. It has 3 pools, one for diving, one for lap swimming, and one kiddy pool.
10 min drive (1175 WILKES AVE), trampoline park, ninja course, indoor playground, dunk zone, laser tag, rock climbing
Fun Park Amusement Center (Winnipeg, MB)
1175 Wilkes Avenue
10 min drive (1175 WILKES AVE), trampoline park, ninja course, indoor playground, dunk zone, laser tag, rock climbing
7 min drive (774 Corydon Ave) Gluten free bakeshop with vegan options! they also sell Amanda Lynn's gluten free perogies (with dairy free options for the perogies as well!) *Fun fact; Amanda Lynn Sholikowski, maker of the amazing pergies, with her shop in Anola, Manitoba, sells her perogies all over Manitoba and happens to be my cousin! She made me specialty perogies when I had health issues. As a Ukranian Canadian I highly recomend
Cocoabeans Gluten Free: Bakeshop, Cafe & Restaurant
113 Corydon Ave
7 min drive (774 Corydon Ave) Gluten free bakeshop with vegan options! they also sell Amanda Lynn's gluten free perogies (with dairy free options for the perogies as well!) *Fun fact; Amanda Lynn Sholikowski, maker of the amazing pergies, with her shop in Anola, Manitoba, sells her perogies all over Manitoba and happens to be my cousin! She made me specialty perogies when I had health issues. As a Ukranian Canadian I highly recomend