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priceless fun
free programs
spring/summer 2018
Photo Credit: L. Mehner
Recreation is for everyone! Fee subsidy program is offered
The goal of the City of Winnipeg Community Services Department’s fee subsidy program is to expand access to recreation
opportunities and experiences for Winnipeggers, regardless of family income.
What services are eligible for fee subsidies?
There are 2 main types of subsidies available:
1) Facility access
• Provides free admission to City of Winnipeg recreation facilities (swimming pools and leisure centres)
2) Program subsidies
• Includes registered Leisure Guide activities/swimming lessons and drop-in active living programs
Who Qualifies?
You may qualify for a fee subsidy if you are a City of Winnipeg resident and one of the following applies:
• You have a family income below the low income cut-off (LICO) (amounts listed below)
• You have a social assistance case number
• You have a refugee assistance case number
People in Household Household Income
1 $24,328
2 $30,286
3 $37,234
4 $45,206
5 $51,272
6 $57,826
(Sources: Statistics Canada Low Income Cut-offs 2014
7 $64,381
and Canadian Immigration and Citizenship (CIC)
More than 7 for each additional person, add $6,555 Federal Income Table 2016)
Other considerations may be made for special circumstances.
How to Apply:
1. Fill out an application form
Application forms are available:
• Online at winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/leisure/feesubsidy.stm
• At any City of Winnipeg indoor pool or leisure centre
• Main Floor–395 Main St. Monday–Friday (except holidays), 8:30 am–4:30 pm
2. Provide verification of economic need (required only once per year)
Along with your application form, you will need to include a copy of one of the following (if it has not already
been supplied in the past 12 months):
• Social assistance case number (including case worker’s name and phone number)
• Refugee assistance case number (including case worker’s name and phone number)
• Most recent Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment identifying annual family net income (including the
Notice of Assessment for your spouse/partner)
• Monthly statement of income from CPP Disability (including the income verification for your spouse/partner)
3. Mail or fax your completed application form and verification of economic need (if it has not already been supplied
in the past 12 months) to:
Mail: Fee Subsidy Program Email: cmsfeesub@winnipeg.ca
Community Services Department
7th Floor, 395 Main St.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3N8
Processing Timelines: up to 10 business days upon receiving request
For more information: please call 311 or email cmsfeesub@winnipeg.ca
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City of Winnipeg Children’s Free Play programs are committed to
providing the highest quality recreation and sport opportunities to
children ages 6–12, ensuring that every child who visits our programs
has a positive and safe recreation and sport experience.
We are a Registered Organization with HIGH FIVE®!
HIGH FIVE® is Canada’s only comprehensive quality standard for
children’s programs and holds true to the following five principles of
healthy child development that their research indicates are essential for
providing a positive experience for kids:
1. A Caring Adult—fosters positive relationships and acts as an anchor
and role model
2. Friends—helps introduce children to the world beyond their families
3. Play—supports the enthusiasm of children for exploring ideas on
their own
4. Mastery—discovering success and the feeling of being good at a skill
5. Participation—creating environments that maximize learning,
growth and physical activity
We also follow the three design guidelines:
1. Developmentally appropriate activities
2. Safe activities and environments
3. Welcoming of diversity and uniqueness
Our leaders are HIGH FIVE® trained! HIGH FIVE® consists
of Training and Development, Program Assessments,
Policies & Procedures and Awareness.
SPIN is a City of Winnipeg led initiative to provide
supports for free sports programming for 6–14 year-olds
If you are a community-based service provider working with
6–14 year-olds in the inner city, we want to help you offer Everyone CAN Play!
sport programs.
The guide is available to ensure all
SPIN offers a diverse range of sport opportunities such as children and youth have equal opportunities
Paddling, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Water Polo,
Gymnastics and more! If you are a 6–14 year-old and want to experience the benefits of participating
to learn new sports, visit winnipeg.ca/spin to see what in sport and recreation.
sports are currently being offered and to find a host location
near you. Summer program starts July 2018. Check out
Everyone CAN Play!
A Guide to Winnipeg
Sport and Recreation
Subsidies promoting
easier access to a
WINNIPEG SCHOOL DIVISION variety of programs.
For more information, please contact: www.bit.ly
spin@winnipeg.ca /EveryoneCanPlay
204-986-SPIN (7746)
winnipeg.ca/spin
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Downtown
Spring Children’s Free Play 6 to 12 years
Come join in the fun!
Free Swim Arts, crafts, games, sports & more! Dates, times and location subject to change.
April 6–June 23
Admission requirements apply location days hours ends notes
Cindy Klassen Recreation Broadway Neighbourhood Centre: 185 Young St. Mon–Fri 4–8 pm Jun 22
Complex Burton Cummings CC: 960 Arlington St. Tue/Thur 4–8 pm Jun 21
999 Sargent Ave.
Mon–Fri *3:30–6 pm *Spence Neighbourhood
Sat 5–6:30 pm Magnus Eliason Rec. Centre: 430 Langside St. Sat/Sun 10 am–6 pm
Jun 29
partnership
Sat 7–9:45 pm Youth Swim (9–19 years)
Tue–Fri 4–9 pm Jun 22
Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool
Mayfair Recreation Centre: 40 Mayfair Pl. Sat/Sun 11 am–6 pm Jun 30
381 Sherbrook St.
Fri 1–5 pm
Sat 2:30–5 pm Youth Action Centres 13 to 18 years, unless otherwise stated
Participate in activities, get fit & make new friends!
Basketball, volleyball, crafts, floor hockey, board games, badminton, video games &
special events. Dates, times and location subject to change.
location days hours ends notes
Fish Winnipeg Cindy Klassen Rec. Complex: 999 Sargent Ave. Sat 6:30–9:30 pm Jun 23
Youth General Wolfe School: 661 Banning St. Mon–Thur
Mon–Fri
6:30–9:30 pm
*6:30–9:30 pm
Jun 14
Jun 30
12 years +
Fishing
*Spence Neighbourhood
Magnus Eliason Rec. Centre: 430 Langside St. Sat/Sun 6–9:30 pm Jun 30 partnership
Program Community Centres
For information on programming and events at your local community centre, visit
www.gcwcc.mb.ca/events.cfm
Burton Cummings CC 960 Arlington St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-783-5330
Central CC Door #5-200 Isabel St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-775-5095
• FREE shoreline urban fish program
Robert A Steen Memorial CC 980 Palmerston Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-783-5616
• for organizations who deal with
Valour CC
youth ages 10–17 years Clifton site 1315 Strathcona St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-783-7340
• all equipment and transportation Isaac Brock site 715 Telfer St. N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-775-3869
provided Orioles site 444 Burnell St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-783-6941
• we supply one guide
• maximum of 6 participants; one
chaperon must accompany your
group The City of Winnipeg
July 3–August 17, 2018
2 time slots daily:
Leisure Guide
• 10 am features leisure, swimming, sport & fitness
• 1:30 pm programs for the whole family!
Pick up a copy of the Leisure Guide, call 311
or visit winnipeg.ca/leisureonline
Be sure to check out the online Leisure Guide and
d
Call Swimming for All Ages program guide by visitingg
204-918-1353
to register, starting April 3, 2018
winnipeg.ca/leisureguide
4 Call 311 or visit winnipeg.ca for program information
Downtown
Winnipeg Public Library Library
The Library has hundreds of programs, workshops and concerts for all ages, for free. Branches
There is so much we couldn’t fit it all here! This summer, kids of all ages are invited Register by phone, in-person
to join the TD Summer Reading Club—read for the fun of it and sign up for special or online
events. Pick up a copy of At The Library or go online at winnipeg.ca/library for Cornish
20 West Gate
full listings. 204-986-4679
Baby Rhyme Time for newborn to 24 months & caregiver Millennium
It’s never too early to introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books and 251 Donald St.
204-986-6488
reading. Discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes.
Program runs for 7 weeks. Registration required. West End
999 Sargent Ave.
Millennium Library: Mondays at 11 am, starting April 9 204-986-4677
Fridays at 1 pm, starting April 13
West End Library: Mondays at 10:30 am, starting April 9
Time for Twos for ages 24–36 months & caregiver
Explore the world of picture books, rhymes, finger plays and felt stories. Program
Winnipeg Public
runs for 7 weeks. Registration required. Library
Millennium Library: Wednesdays at 11 am, starting April 11 At The Library is your guide to
programs and events
Family Story Time for the whole family.
The whole family enjoys stories, rhymes and activities. Best enjoyed by ages 3–5 and
their caregivers, but younger and older siblings can enjoy being part of the action
too. Program runs for 7 weeks.
Cornish Library: Fridays at 10:30 am, starting April 13 (drop in)
Millennium Library: Tuesdays at 10:30 am, starting April 10 (registration required)
Saturdays at 11 am, starting April 14 (drop in)
West End Library: Fridays at 10:30 am, starting April 13 (drop in)
Visit WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY to join Pick up a copy or visit
winnipeg.ca/library
the TD Summer Reading Club!
For kids ages 0-12. Get a free reading activity
kit, and join in the fun with special events and
performances.
This year’s Club runs June 19–August 17.
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Call 311 or visit winnipeg.ca for program information 5
Downtown
Mushroom Cultivation
Learn about basic techniques that can be used to cultivate a variety of delicious
edible mushrooms in your backyard and how to incorporate them creatively into
your outdoor landscape. Registration required.
West End Library: Saturday, April 28 at 10:30 am
Tax Preparation Clinic
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program provides volunteers to prepare
income tax returns for individuals with a modest income and a simple tax situation.
Drop in only, first-come, first-served on the day. Learn more about free volunteer Tax
Preparation Clinics at www.cra-arc.gc.ca/volunteer.
Millennium Library, Dr. Anne Smigel Room: March 19 from 11 am–8 pm;
March 20 from 11 am–1:30 pm; March 21 & 22 from 3–8 pm;
March 23 from 11 am–3 pm; March 24 from 11 am–4 pm
Book-to-Movie Days
Enjoy a free feature film screening at the Millennium Library.
Millennium Library, Carol Shields Auditorium
Rabbit-Proof Fence (Rated PG): Sunday, April 8 at 2 pm
NFB Film Club
The best of the NFB followed by a short discussion.
Millennium Library, Carol Shields Auditorium
Hand. Line. Cod. & Bluefin (Rated G): Sunday, March 25 at 2 pm
As the Crow Flies (Rated G): Sunday, April 22 at 2 pm
Folk Fest in the City
Experience the music and atmosphere of the Folk Festival without leaving the city.
Artists share songs and stories. Drop in.
Millennium Library: Saturdays, March 24 & April 21 from 2–3:30 pm
Speaking Crow Open Mic
Winnipeg’s longest running Poetry Open Mic on the first Tuesday of every month.
Millennium Library: Tuesday, April 3 at 7 pm
Check it Out Mobile Library
Check it Out offers stories, literacy-based games and activities for all ages. Get your
free library card on site. Borrow adult, children’s and teen books from the mobile
library. All ages welcome!
Dufferin School, 545 Alexander Ave.: Mondays, March 19; April 16 & 30;
May 14 & 28; June 11 & 25 from 2:30–4:30 pm
6 Call 311 or visit winnipeg.ca for program information
Downtown
Children’s Free Play 6 to 12 years Summer
Come join in the fun! Opens July 3
Arts, crafts, games, sports & more! Dates, times and location subject to change. Free Swim
June 30–September 4
location days hours notes Admission requirements apply
Broadway Neighbourhood Centre: 185 Young St. Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm ends Aug 31 Cindy Klassen Recreation
Burton Cummings CC: 960 Arlington Ave. Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:30 pm ends Aug 17 Complex
999 Sargent Ave.
Jacob Penner Park: 780 McGee St. Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:30 pm ends Aug 17 Sat 5–6:30 pm
Magnus Eliason Rec. Centre: 430 Langside St. Mon–Sun 10 am–4 pm ends Sept 2, SNA partnership Mon–Fri Sat 7–9:45 pm Youth Swim (9–19 years)
Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:30 pm ends Aug 31 Freight House Outdoor
Mayfair Recreation Centre: 40 Mayfair Pl. Sat/Sun Noon–5 pm ends Sept 2 Pool
Valour CC - Orioles Site: 444 Burnell St. Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:30 pm ends Aug 17 200 Isabel St.
Daily 1–7 pm June 29–Sept 3
Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool
Youth Action Centres 13 to 18 years 381 Sherbrook St.
Fri 1–5 pm
Participate in activities, get fit & make new friends! Sat 2:30–5 pm
Opens July 6
Basketball, volleyball, crafts, floor hockey, board games, badminton, video games Skateboard
& special events. Dates, times and location subject to change. Parks
location days hours notes For boarders of all ages
& skill levels.
Cindy Klassen Rec. Complex: 999 Sargent Ave. Sat 6:30–9:30 pm ends Aug 25
Broadway
Mon–Thur 2–10 pm ends Aug 17 Neighbourhood Centre
General Wolfe School: 661 Banning St. Fri 2–6 pm ends Aug 17 185 Young St.
Mon–Fri 5–9:30 pm ends Sept 2
Magnus Eliason Rec. Centre: 430 Langside St. Sat/Sun 6–9:30 pm ends Sept 2 Sargent Park
Skate Park
Wall St. & Wellington Ave.
Jacob Penner Park
569 Wellington Ave.
Mayfair Recreation Centre 40 Mayfair Pl.
(corner of Notre Dame Ave.
and Victor St.)
Mayfair Recreation Centre offers…
◆ 3,600-sq.-ft., fully-accessible facility made of custom pre-fabricated
Spray Pads
concrete panels Great places for children of all
ages to cool off on a
◆ Multi-purpose area—multi-purpose activity space with hot summer day.
basketball nets Open 7 days/week
◆ Space to host meetings, community events or programs for citizens 10 am–9 pm
◆ Kitchenette May 26–September 3
◆ Children’s Free Play program for ages 6–12 years—see schedule in Central Park
this brochure. 400 Cumberland Ave.
Freight House
200 Isabel St.
Opening July 1
Vimy Ridge
Memorial Park
821 Preston Ave.
Keep in mind that these areas
are unsupervised.
Call 311 or visit winnipeg.ca for program information 7
Point Douglas • Inkster • Seven Oaks
Spring Children’s Free Play 6 to 12 years
Come join in the fun!
Free Swim Arts, crafts, games, sports & more! Dates, times and location subject to change.
April 1–June 23 location days hours ends notes
Admission requirements apply Amber Trails School:1575 Templeton Ave. Mon/Wed 6–8 pm Jun 13 SPIN site
Eldon Ross Indoor Pool
1887 Pacific Ave. W Governor Semple School: 150 Hartford Ave. Wed 3:30–5:30 pm Jun 13 KYAC partnership
Tue 3–5 pm Machray School: 320 Mountain Ave. Mon/Wed/Fri 3:30–5:30 pm Jun 15
Thur 3–5 pm
Norquay CC: 65 Granville St. Mon–Fri 4–7 pm Jun 15 GCWCC partnership
Sergeant Tommy Prince
Ralph Brown CC: 460 Andrews St. Mon–Fri 3–7 pm Jun 22 GCWCC partnership
Place (formerly North
Centennial Recreation & Mon–Fri 3:30–9 pm
Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre: 510 King St. Sat/Sun 2–6 pm
Jun 30
Leisure Facility)
90 Sinclair St. Weston Memorial CC: 1625 Logan Ave. Tue–Thur 4–6 pm Jun 14 GCWCC partnership
Fri 7–9 pm Youth Swim (9–19 years)
Sat 7–9 pm Youth Swim (9–19 years)
Sun 4–5 pm
Youth Action Centres 13 to 18 years, unless otherwise stated
Participate in activities, get fit & make new friends!
Basketball, volleyball, crafts, floor hockey, board games, badminton, video games &
special events. Dates, times and location subject to change.
location days hours ends notes
Arthur E Wright School: 1520 Jefferson Ave. Thur/Fri 6–9 pm Jun 15 MYAC partnership
Cecil Rhodes School: 1570 Elgin Ave. W Sun 3–7 pm Jun 10 12 years +
Isaac Newton School: 730 Aberdeen Ave. Sat/Sun 3–9 pm Jun 10
James Nisbet School: 70 Doubleday Dr. Wed 6–9 pm Jun 13 MYAC partnership
Norquay CC: (satellite) 5 Beaconsfield St. Tue/Thur 6–9 pm Jun 15 GCWCC partnership
Northwood CC: 1415 Burrows Ave. Mon/Fri 4–7 pm Jun 15 GCWCC partnership
Mon–Fri 3:30–9 pm
Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre: 510 King St. Sat/Sun 2–6 pm
Jun 30
Tyndall Park School: 2221 King Edward St. Sat/Sun 1–7 pm Jun 10 12 years +
Weston School: 1410 Logan Ave. Wed 5:30–8:30 pm Jun 13
Sergeant Tommy Prince Place 90 Sinclair St.
Sergeant Tommy Prince Place
(formerly North Centennial Recreation & Leisure Facility) offers…
• A teaching kitchen with five modern stations
• A 50-metre pool with a sloped entry to allow easy access for everyone
• Free open gym every Tuesday from 5–9:30 pm and Thursday from Noon–1 pm
• A variety of swim times with reduced or free admissions
• Youth Free Swim times for ages 9 to 19 years on Friday and Saturday nights
• Free access to our front lobby where we provide newspapers, internet access, table tennis, air
hockey and a large screen TV
8 Call 311 or visit winnipeg.ca for program information
Point Douglas • Inkster • Seven Oaks
Community Centres
For information on programming and events at your local community centre, visit
www.gcwcc.mb.ca/events.cfm
Garden City CC 725 Kingsbury Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-940-6111
Luxton CC 210 St. Cross St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-582-8249
Maples CC 434 Adsum Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-953-1190
Elwick site 40 Maberley Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-953-1190
Norquay CC 65 Granville St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-943-6897
Northwood CC 1415 Burrows Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-582-7555
Ralph Brown CC 460 Andrews St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-586-3149
Red River CC 293 Murray Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-339-5345
Sinclair Park CC 490 Sinclair St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-586-8275
John Yuzuk (formerly Robertson) site 665 Radford St. . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-586-8275
Tyndall Park CC 2255 King Edward St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-632-4916
Vince Leah CC 1295 Salter St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-338-0046
West Kildonan Memorial CC 346 Perth Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-334-1679
Weston Memorial CC 1625 Logan Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-783-3698
Winnipeg Public Library Library
The Library has hundreds of programs, workshops and concerts for all ages, for free. Branches
There is so much we couldn’t fit it all here! This summer, kids of all ages are invited Register by phone, in-person
to join the TD Summer Reading Club—read for the fun of it and sign up for special or online
events. Pick up a copy of At The Library or go online at winnipeg.ca/library for St. John’s
full listings. Closed for renovations until
late 2018
Baby Rhyme Time for newborn to 24 months & caregiver Sir William Stephenson
It’s never too early to introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books and 765 Keewatin St.
reading. Discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes. 204-986-7070
Program runs for 7 weeks. Registration required. West Kildonan
Sir William Stephenson Library: Fridays at 10:30 am, starting April 13 365 Jefferson Ave.
204-986-4386
West Kildonan Library: Tuesdays at 10:30 am, starting April 10
Thursdays at 10:30 am, starting April 12
Time for Twos for ages 24–36 months & caregiver
Explore the world of picture books, rhymes, finger plays and felt stories. Program
runs for 7 weeks. Registration required.
Sir William Stephenson Library: Thursdays at 10:30 am, starting April 12
West Kildonan Library: Wednesdays at 10:30 am, starting April 11
Family Story Time
The whole family enjoys stories, rhymes and activities. Best enjoyed by ages 3–5 and
their caregivers, but younger and older siblings can enjoy being part of the action
too. Program runs for 7 weeks. Drop in, no registration required. Space is limited.
Sir William Stephenson Library: Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, starting April 11
Saturdays at 11 am, starting April 14
West Kildonan Library: Saturdays at 11 am, starting April 14
Call 311 or visit winnipeg.ca for program information 9
Point Douglas • Inkster • Seven Oaks
Wading Pools • Outdoor Pools • Spray Pads Check it Out Mobile Library
Check it Out offers stories, literacy-based games and activities for all ages. Get your
free library card on site. Borrow adult, children’s and teen books from the mobile
library. All ages welcome!
Blake Gardens Neighbourhood Resource Centre, 312 Blake St.: March 21;
April 4 & 18; May 2, 16, & 30; June 13 & 27 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm
Indigenous Family Centre, 470 Selkirk Ave.: March 20; April 3 & 17;
May 1, 15, & 29; June 12 & 26 from 1–4 pm
Barber House, 99 Euclid Ave.: March 22; April 5 & 19; May 3, 17, & 31; June 14 & 28
Look for our from 3–4:30 pm
Aquatic Fun Tax Preparation Clinic
Guide The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program provides volunteers to prepare
May 28 on winnipeg.ca income tax returns for individuals with a modest income and a simple tax situation.
Drop in only, first-come, first-served on the day. Learn more about free volunteer Tax
Preparation Clinics at www.cra-arc.gc.ca/volunteer.
Spray Pads
Sir William Stephenson Library: April 17: 11 am–3 pm; April 18 & 19: 3–8 pm;
Great places for children of all
ages to cool off on a April 20: 11 am–3 pm
hot summer day. Word Processing Level 2
Open 7 days/week Build on the basics to create lists and tables, use special characters, and add pictures.
10 am–9 pm Registration required.
May 26–September 3 Sir William Stephenson Library: Tuesday, March 27 at 6:30 pm
Shaughnessy Park
74 Tyndall Ave.
Author Reading: Theodore Fontaine
Learn about the legacy of Indian Residential Schools with author Theodore Fontaine,
West Kildonan CC
346 Perth Ave. Sagkeeng Ojibway First Nation reading from his Broken Circle. Registration required.
July 1–September 3 West Kildonan Library: Tuesday, April 10 at 7 pm
Old Ex Spray Pad
96 Sinclair St.
Keep in mind that these areas
are unsupervised.
St. John’s Leisure Centre 601 Aikins St.
St. John’s Leisure Centre offers…
◆ A large auditorium/multi-purpose space with a sound system and floor-to-ceiling mirrors
◆ A teaching kitchen with four cooking stations for classes or parties
◆ A classroom/meeting room for community meetings, gatherings and programming
◆ Space to host birthday parties, showers and other events with access to a variety of age-appropriate equipment
◆ A variety of programming for individuals of all ages including:
• Preschool & Children’s Gymnastics & Cooking programs
• Adult Fitness & Dance programs For more information on
• A variety of Special Needs programming programs or rentals at St. John’s
• Older Adult Painting programs Leisure Centre, please contact
311 or go to winnipeg.ca
10 Call 311 or visit winnipeg.ca for program informationPoint Douglas • Inkster • Seven Oaks
Children’s Free Play 6 to 12 years Summer
Come join in the fun! Opens July 4
Arts, crafts, games, sports & more! Dates, times and location subject to change.
location days hours ends notes Free Swim
James Nisbet School: 70 Doubleday Dr. Mon–Fri 10 am–4 pm Aug 17 June 30–September 3
Norquay CC: 65 Granville St. Mon–Fri 1–6 pm Aug 24 GCWCC partnership Admission requirements apply
Eldon Ross Indoor Pool
Ralph Brown CC: 460 Andrews St. Mon–Fri 2–5 pm Aug 24 GCWCC partnership
1887 Pacific Ave. W
Mon–Fri 9 am–9 pm Fri 5–7 pm
Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre: 510 King St. Sat/Sun 2–6 pm
Sept 1 Ma Mawi partnership
Sat 4:30–6 pm
Tyndall Park School: 2221 King Edward St. Mon–Fri 9:30 am–4 pm Aug 17 Sun 2:30–4 pm
Weston Memorial CC: 1625 Logan Ave. Mon–Fri Noon–6 pm Aug 17 GCWCC partnership Sergeant Tommy Prince
Place (formerly North
Centennial Recreation &
Youth Action Centres 13 to 18 years Leisure Facility)
90 Sinclair St.
Participate in activities, get fit & make new friends! Fri 7–9 pm Youth Swim (9–19 years)
Opens July 4 Sat 7–9 pm Youth Swim (9–19 years)
Basketball, volleyball, crafts, floor hockey, board games, badminton, video games &
special events. Dates, times and location subject to change.
location Mon–Thur Fri ends notes
Skateboard
Arthur E Wright School: 1520 Jefferson Ave. 1–9 pm 2–6 pm Aug 17 MYAC partnership
Parks
Cecil Rhodes School: 1570 Elgin Ave. W 1–9 pm 2–6 pm Aug 17
For boarders of all ages
Isaac Newton School: 730 Aberdeen Ave. 1–9 pm 2–6 pm Aug 17
& skill levels.
Northwood CC: 1415 Burrows Ave. 1–9 pm 2–6 pm Aug 17 Red River CC
École Seven Oaks Middle School: 800 Salter St. 8:30 am–4:30 pm 8:30 am–4:30 pm Aug 17 KYAC partnership 293 Murray Ave., corner of
Main St. & Ridgecrest Ave.
Sergeant Tommy Prince Place 4–11 pm 4–11 pm Aug 24
(formerly North Centennial): 90 Sinclair St. Freight House
Mon–Fri 9 am–9 pm Ma Mawi 200 Isabel St.
Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre: 510 King St. Sat/Sun 2–6 pm
Sept 1
partnership
Tyndall Park School: 2221 King Edward St. 1–9 pm 2–6 pm Aug 17
Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre 510 King St.
Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre, along with programming partners, provides services and supports for
young people and families of the Lord Selkirk Park Community. Our programs are free and no registration is Spray Pad
required. We encourage all people to participate in our structured programs, daily activities, or just hang out
with friends. Great places for children of all
ages to cool off on a
Community Spring Programs Free Drop-in hot summer day.
Monday GAP Rap 6–8 pm Programming for
children & youth
Open 7 days/week
Tuesday Healthy Start Mom & Me 1–4 pm 10 am–9 pm
14+ Arts & Crafts 5–8 pm Spring hours
Monday–Friday 3:30–9 pm May 26–September 3
Wednesday Pow-Wow Club 6:30–8 pm
Fearless R2W 5:30–8 pm Saturday/Sunday 2–6 pm Machray Park
Summer hours 475 Anderson Ave.
Thursday GAP Hip Hop 5–6:30 pm
Monday–Friday 9 am–9 pm Keep in mind that these areas
Friday Youth Council 5–6 pm Sat–Sun 2–6 pm are unsupervised.
Call 311 or visit winnipeg.ca for program information 11River East • Transcona
Spring Children’s Free Play
6 to 12 years, unless otherwise stated
Free Swim Come join in the fun!
Arts, crafts, games, sports & more! Dates, times and location subject to change.
April 6–June 23
Admission requirements apply location days hours ends notes
Elmwood Kildonans Indoor Mon–Fri 3:30–5:30 pm May 12 starts Apr 1
Pool East Elmwood CC: 490 Keenleyside St. Jun 22 starts May 15
909 Concordia Ave. GCWCC Partnership
Fri 7–9 pm Youth Swim (9–19 years) East End Cultural & Leisure Centre: 575 Larsen Ave. Sat 1–4 pm Jun 9 ages 6–14 years
Sat 3:30–5 pm Sun 1–7 pm Jun 10
Lord Selkirk School
April 5–June 14* Lord Selkirk School: 170 Poplar Ave. Thur/Fri 3:30–5:30 pm Jun 22 Partnership
Transcona Kinsmen
Prince Edward School
Centennial Indoor Pool Prince Edward School: 649 Brazier St. Wed 3:30–5:30 pm Jun 6 Partnership
1101 Wabasha St.
Thur 2–4 pm
Fri 7–9 pm Youth Swim (9–19 years)
*subject to change Youth Action Centres 13 to 18 years, unless otherwise stated
Participate in activities, get fit & make new friends!
Basketball, volleyball, crafts, floor hockey, board games, badminton, video games &
special events. Dates, times and location subject to change.
location days hours ends notes
Bernie Wolfe School: 95 Bournais Dr. Fri 6–9:30 pm Jun 15 12 years+
Sat 2–9 pm Jun 16
East Elmwood CC: 490 Keenleyside St. Wed 6–9 pm Jun 20 GCWCC Partnership
Disc Golf
Similar to golf but instead of
a golf ball, discs or Frisbees and
Community Centres
For information on programming and events at your local community centre, visit
baskets are the equipment used.
All that’s required is a flying disc www.gcwcc.mb.ca/events.cfm
and a score sheet. Bronx Park CC 720 Henderson Hwy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-667-5731
Kilcona Park Clara Hughes Recreation Park 281 Henderson Hwy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-667-5731
Lagimodiere Blvd. & Chalmers CC 480 Chalmers Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-668-1110
Springfield Rd.
East Elmwood CC 490 Keenleyside St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-667-2777
For more information, visit East End (Transcona) CC 517 Pandora Ave. E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-222-8013
winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ Gateway Recreation Centre 1717 Gateway Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-982-1234
parksOpenSpace/
ThingsToDo/Discgolf.stm Melrose Park CC 480 Kimberly Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-669-0518
Morse Place CC 700 Munroe Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-663-7430
North Kildonan CC 1144 Kingsford Pl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-663-5028
Oxford Heights CC 359 Dowling Ave. E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-222-2419
Park City West CC 115 Sanford Fleming Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-222-1411
South Transcona CC 124 Borden Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-986-7976
Valley Gardens CC 218 Antrim Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-668-6927
12 Call 311 or visit winnipeg.ca for program informationRiver East • Transcona
Winnipeg Public Library Library
The Library has hundreds of programs, workshops and concerts for all ages, for Branches
free. There is so much we couldn’t fit it all here! This summer, kids of all ages are Register by phone, in-person
invited to join the TD Summer Reading Club—read for the fun of it and sign up for or online
special events. Pick up a copy of At The Library or go online at winnipeg.ca/library for Henderson
full listings. 1-1050 Henderson Hwy.
204-986-7916
Baby Rhyme Time for newborn to 24 months & caregiver
Munroe
It’s never too early to introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books and 489 London St.
reading. Discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes. 204-986-3736
Program runs for 7 weeks. Registration required. Transcona
Henderson Library: Thursdays at 1:30 pm, starting April 12 111 Victoria Ave. W
Fridays at 10:30 am, starting April 13 204-986-3955
Transcona Library: Tuesdays at 10:30 am, starting April 10
Time for Twos for ages 24–36 months & caregiver
Explore the world of picture books, rhymes, finger plays and felt stories. Program runs
for 7 weeks. Registration required.
Henderson Library: Tuesdays at 10:30 am, starting April 10
Transcona Library: Fridays at 10:30 am, starting April 13
Pre-School Story Time for 3–5 year olds
A creative program of books, action rhymes, finger plays and felt stories for children
who are ready to be on their own in a group. A different theme each week. Program
runs for 7 weeks. Registration required.
Henderson Library: Mondays at 2 pm, starting April 9
Transcona Library: Tuesdays at 6:30 pm, starting April 10
Thursdays at 10:30 am, starting April 12
Family Story Time
The whole family enjoys stories, rhymes and activities. Best enjoyed by ages 3–5 and
their caregivers, but younger and older siblings can enjoy being part of the action too.
Program runs for 7 weeks. Registration required.
Henderson Library: Mondays at 6:30 pm, starting April 9
Munroe Library: Fridays at 10:30 am, starting April 13
Tax Preparation Clinic
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program provides volunteers to prepare
income tax returns for individuals with a modest income and a simple tax situation.
Drop in only, first-come, first-served on the day. Learn more about free volunteer Tax
Preparation Clinics at www.cra-arc.gc.ca/volunteer.
Henderson Library: April 25: 2:30–4:30 pm; April 26: 3–7 pm; April 27: 11 am–3 pm;
April 28: 2–4:45 pm
Square Foot Gardening
Learn about the ten basic principles of square foot gardening, possible garden layouts,
vertical gardening techniques, and succession planting. Registration required.
Munroe Library: Monday, April 30 at 6:30 pm
Introduction to Mindfulness
Explore what mindfulness is, how it can help you deal with stress, how to develop
mindfulness, and how to incorporate it into your life. Registration required.
Transcona Library: Saturday, April 14 at 2 pm
Call 311 or visit winnipeg.ca for program information 13River East • Transcona
Summer Children’s Free Play 6 to 12 years
Come join in the fun! July 3 to August 10,
Free Swim unless otherwise stated
June 30–September 2
Arts, crafts, games, sports & more! Dates, times and location subject to change.
Admission requirements apply location Mon–Thur Fri notes
Elmwood Kildonans Indoor Bertrun E. Glavin School: 166 Antrim Rd. 9:30 am–3:30 pm 10:30 am–3:30 pm
Pool
909 Concordia Ave. Chief Peguis Jr. High School: 1400 Rothesay St. 9:30 am–3:30 pm 10:30 am–3:30 pm
Fri 7–9 pm Youth Swim (9–19 years) East Elmwood CC: 490 Keenleyside St. 9:30 am–3:30 pm 10:30 am–3:30 pm GCWCC partnership; ends Aug 24
Sat 3:30–5 pm
East End Cultural & Leisure Centre: 575 Larsen Ave. 9:30 am–3:30 pm 10:30 am–3:30 pm
Oxford Heights CC: 359 Dowling Ave. E 9:30 am–3:30 pm 10:30 am–3:30 pm GCWCC partnership; ends Aug 24
Spray Pads Park City West CC: 115 Sanford Fleming Rd. 9:30 am–3:30 pm 10:30 am–3:30 pm GCWCC partnership
Great places for children of all
ages to cool off on a Prince Edward School: 649 Brazier St. 9:30 am–3:30 pm 10:30 am–3:30 pm
hot summer day.
Open 7 days/week
10 am–9 pm Youth Action Centres 13 to 18 years, unless otherwise stated
May 26–September 3 Participate in activities, get fit & make new friends!
Jill Officer Park July 3 to August 10
1400 Rothesay St.
Basketball, volleyball, crafts, floor hockey, board games, badminton, video games &
Gateway CC
1717 Gateway Rd. special events. Dates, times and location subject to change.
Park City West location Mon–Thur Fri notes
115 Sanford Fleming Rd. Bernie Wolfe School: 95 Bournais Dr. 1–9 pm 2–6 pm 12 years+
July 1–September 3 East Elmwood CC: 490 Keenleyside St. 1–9 pm 2–6 pm GCWCC partnership; ends Aug 24
Valley Gardens CC Elmwood High School: 505 Chalmers Ave. 1–9 pm 2–6 pm
218 Antrim Rd.
Keep in mind that these areas
are unsupervised.
Skateboard
Parks
For boarders of all ages
& skill levels.
Chornick Park
45 Chornick Dr.
Clara Hughes Park
281 Henderson Hwy.
Victoria Jason Park
255 Redonda St.
14 Call 311 or visit winnipeg.ca for program informationSt. Boniface • St. Vital
Youth Action Centres 13 to 18 years, unless otherwise stated Spring
Participate in activities, get fit & make new friends!
Basketball, volleyball, crafts, floor hockey, board games, badminton, video games & Free Swim
special events. Dates, times and location subject to change.
April 5–June 28
location days hours ends notes Admission requirements apply
Marlene Street Resource Ctre.: 6-27 Marlene St. Mon/Thur 4:45–7:45 pm Jun 7 10 years + Bonivital Indoor Pool
Marlene Street Resource 1215, rue Archibald
Centre partnership Thur 2–3:30 pm
Winakwa CC: 980 Winakwa Rd. Mon 6–9 pm Jun 11 Sat 7–9 pm Youth Swim (9–19 years)
Community Centres Skateboard
For information on programming and events at your local community centre, visit Parks
www.gcwcc.mb.ca/events.cfm
For boarders of all ages
Archwood CC 565 Guilbault St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-233-3911 & skill levels.
Champlain CC 282 Niverville Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-237-7719 Happyland Park
Dakota CC / Jonathan Toews Sportsplex 1188 Dakota St. . . . . . . . . . . . 204-254-1010 520 Marion St.,
Glenwood CC 27 Overton St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-233-6698 @ Archibald St. in the east area
along the Seine River.
Greendell Park CC 75 Woodlawn Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-257-6883
Norberry-Glenlee CC 26 Molgat Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-256-6654 Nancy Allan Skate Park
580 St. Anne’s Rd.,
Walter Jennings site 176 Worthington Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-256-3358 @ Meadowood Dr.
Norwood CC 87 Walmer St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-986-7056 in the east area.
Notre Dame CC 271 ave. de la Cathédrale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-233-5135
Southdale CC 254 Lakewood Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-257-6171
Winakwa CC 980 Winakwa Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-253-4418
Windsor CC 99 Springside Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-233-0648
Call 311 or visit winnipeg.ca for program information 15St. Boniface • St. Vital
Library Winnipeg Public Library
Branches The Library has hundreds of programs, workshops and concerts for all ages, for free.
Register by phone, in-person There is so much we couldn’t fit it all here! This summer, kids of all ages are invited
or online to join the TD Summer Reading Club—read for the fun of it and sign up for special
Louis Riel events. Pick up a copy of At The Library or go online at winnipeg.ca/Library for
1168 Dakota St. full listings.
204-986-4576
St. Boniface Baby Rhyme Time for newborn to 24 months & caregiver
100-131 Provencher Blvd. It’s never too early to introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books and
204-986-4332 reading. Discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes.
St. Vital Program runs for 7 weeks. Registration required.
Closed for renovations Louis Riel Library: Tuesdays at 6:30 pm, starting April 10
Windsor Park Thursdays at 10:30 am, starting April 12
now moved to
1195 Archibald St. Bébés à la biblio
204-986-4947 Venez découvrir la joie des histoires, des comptines, des chansons et des jeux de
doigts. S.V.P. apporter une petite couverture à placer sur le sol pour votre bébé. Pour
les bébés de 0 à 24 mois. D’une durée de 20 à 30 minutes.
Bibliothèque de Saint-Boniface : Du mercredi 11 avril au mercredi 23 mai,
de 10 h 30 à 11 h
Time for Twos for ages 24–36 months & caregiver
Explore the world of picture books, rhymes, finger plays and felt stories. Program
runs for 7 weeks. Registration required.
Louis Riel Library: Tuesdays at 2 pm, starting April 10
Pre-School Story Time for 3–5 year olds
A creative program of books, action rhymes, finger plays and felt stories for children
who are ready to be on their own in a group. A different theme each week. Program
runs for 7 weeks. Registration required.
Louis Riel Library: Mondays at 2 pm, starting April 9
Tuesdays at 10:30 am, starting April 10
Family Story Time
The whole family enjoys stories, rhymes and activities. Best enjoyed by ages 3–5 and
their caregivers, but younger and older siblings can enjoy being part of the action
too. Program runs for 7 weeks. Drop in, no registration required. Space is limited.
Windsor Park Library: Fridays at 10:30 am, starting April 9
L’Heure du conte
Conçue pour les tout-petits de 3 à 5 ans, l’Heure du conte donne aux enfants
l’occasion d’écouter des contes et de participer à des activités de groupe dans une
ambiance chaleureuse et détendue. Inscription.
Bibliothèque de Saint-Boniface : Du jeudi 12 avril au jeudi 24 mai, de 10 h 30 à 11 h
Edible Container Gardening
Explore the important components of healthy container soil, organic fertilization
techniques, watering strategies, and plant selection for container gardening.
Registration required.
Windsor Park Library: Saturday, April 7 at 2 pm
16 Call 311 or visit winnipeg.ca for program informationSt. Boniface • St. Vital
Children’s Free Play 6 to 12 years Summer
Come join in the fun! July 3 to August 10
Arts, crafts, games, sports & more! Dates, times and location subject to change. Spray Pads
location Mon–Thur Fri notes Great places for children of all
ages to cool off on a
Archwood CC: 565 Guilbault St. 9:30 am–3:30 pm 10:30 am–3:30 pm GCWCC partnership hot summer day.
Glenwood School: 51 Blenheim Ave. 9:30 am–3:30 pm 10:30 am–3:30 pm Open 7 days/week
10 am–9 pm
Norberry-Glenlee CC 9:30 am–3:30 pm 10:30 am–3:30 pm
GCWCC partnership May 26–September 3
Walter Jennings site: 176 Worthington Ave. ends Aug 24
Lindsey Wilson Park
Windsor CC: 99 Springside Dr. 9:30 am–3:30 pm 10:30 am–3:30 pm 379 Island Shore Blvd.
Provencher Park
620, rue Langevin
Youth Action Centres 13 to 18 years, unless otherwise stated Keep in mind that these areas are
Participate in activities, get fit & make new friends! unsupervised.
July 3 to August 10
Basketball, volleyball, crafts, floor hockey, board games, badminton, video games &
special events. Dates, times and location subject to change. Free Swim
location Mon–Thur Fri notes June 29–August 31
Admission requirements apply
École George McDowell School: 366 Paddington Rd. 1–9 pm 2–6 pm
Bonivital Indoor Pool
Glenlawn Collegiate: 770 St. Mary’s Rd. 1–9 pm 2–6 pm 1215, rue Archibald
St. George School: 151 St. George Rd. 1–9 pm 2–6 pm Thur 2–3:30 pm
Preteen Happyland Outdoor Pool
Winakwa CC: 980 Winakwa Rd. 2–9 pm 2–6 pm
GCWCC Partnership 520 Marion St.
Daily 1–7 pm June 29–Aug 31
Norwood Outdoor Pool
87 Walmer St.
Daily 1–7 pm June 29–Aug 31
Provencher Outdoor Pool
590 Langevin St.
Daily 1–7 pm June 29–Aug 7
Closed 5–5:30 pm for cleaning
Windsor Park Outdoor Pool
333 Speers Rd.
Daily 1–7 pm June 29–Aug 31
Disc Golf
Enjoy an afternoon of Disc Golf!
All that’s required is a flying disc
and a score sheet.
Happyland Park
Marion St. & Archibald St.
18-hole course that’s fun
for everyone.
Call 311 or visit winnipeg.ca for program information 17River Heights • St. James • Assiniboine South • Fort Garry
Spring Children’s Free Play 6 to 12 years
Come join in the fun!
Free Swim Arts, crafts, games, sports & more! Dates, times and location subject to change.
April 3–June 27 location days hours ends notes
Admission requirements apply
Tue–Fri 4–9 pm Jun 22
Margaret Grant Indoor Mayfair Recreation Centre: 40 Mayfair Pl. Sat/Sun 11 am–6 pm Jun 30
Pool
685 Dalhousie Dr.
Mon 8:30–9:25 am
Fri 8:30–9:25 am Youth Action Centres 13 to 18 years, unless otherwise stated
Fri 7:30–9 pm Youth Swim (9–19 years)
Participate in activities, get fit & make new friends!
Pan Am Indoor Pool Basketball, volleyball, crafts, floor hockey, board games, badminton, video games &
25 Poseidon Bay
Tue 3:30–5 pm
special events. Dates, times and location subject to change.
St. James Assiniboia location days hours ends notes
Centennial Pool & 11–15 years
Acadia Junior High School: 175 Killarney Ave. Wed 6–9 pm Jun 27
starts May 16
Recreation Complex
644 Parkdale St. Bairdmore School: 700 Bairdmore Blvd. Fri 7–10 pm Jun 8 12 years +
Wed 2–4:30 pm
Sat 7–9 pm Youth Swim (9–19 years) École St. Norbert Immersion: 900, rue Ste-Thérèse Fri 6–9 pm Jun 22
St. James Civic Centre General Byng School: 1250 Beaumont St. Wed/Fri 7–9:30 pm Jun 8 11–17 years
2055 Ness Ave. John Taylor Colligate: 470 Hamilton Ave. Mon/Wed/Fri 3:30–7 pm Jun 15 Lighthouse partnership
Fri 7:30–9:30 pm Family Swim 11–15 years
Lord Roberts CC: 725 Kylemore Ave. Mon–Thur 6:30–9 pm Jun 14 12 years +
Westdale Pool Building: 550 Dale Blvd. Tue/Thur 6:30–9 pm Jun 14 11 years +
Sun 5–8 pm Jun 10
Skateboard
Parks
For boarders of all ages
& skill levels.
Fort Richmond CC/
Dalhousie Forest
205 Killarney Ave. Disc Golf
Enjoy an afternoon of Disc Golf!
All that’s required is a flying disc
and a score sheet.
La Barriere Park
4403 Waverley St.
18-hole course that’s fun
for everyone.
18 Call 311 or visit winnipeg.ca for program informationRiver Heights • St. James • Assiniboine South • Fort Garry Community Centres For information on programming and events at your local community centre, visit www.gcwcc.mb.ca/events.cfm Assiniboia West Recreation Association Buchanan site 861 Buchanan Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-837-2820 Morgan site 305 Morgan Cres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-837-6695 Bord-Aire CC 471 Hampton St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-888-7050 Bourkevale CC 100 Ferry Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-888-1599 Central Corydon CC Crescentwood site 1170 Corydon Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-452-9844 River Heights site 1370 Grosvenor Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-488-7000 Sir John Franklin site 1 Sir John Franklin Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-489-9537 Deer Lodge CC 323 Bruce Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-888-2049 Earl Grey CC 360 Cockburn St. N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-452-2074 Fort Garry CC Hobson site 880 Oakenwald Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-505-3970 Victoria site 80 Derek St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-453-2387 Heritage-Victoria CC 950 Sturgeon Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-837-9653 Kirkfield Westwood CC 165 Sansome Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-832-0038 McBey site 3160 McBey Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-889-8360 Linden Woods CC 414 Lindenwood Dr. W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-487-2435 Lord Roberts CC 725 Kylemore Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-452-9744 River Osborne CC 101 Pembina Hwy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-452-8822 Riverview CC 90 Ashland Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-452-9944 Roblin Park CC 640 Pepperloaf Cres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-837-9288 South Winnipeg CC Richmond Kings site 666 Silverstone Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-269-1908 Ryerson site 10 Ryerson St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-269-1908 Waverley Heights site 1885 Chancellor Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-269-7000 St. Norbert CC 3450 Pembina Hwy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-269-4120 Sturgeon Heights CC 210 Rita St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-832-5991 Tuxedo CC 368 Southport Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-888-8224 Varsity View CC 315 Laxdal Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-889-1404 Sportsplex 4230 Ridgewood Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-885-3848 Westdale CC 550 Dale Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-895-0317 Pembina Trail Site 6363 Rannock Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-895-7819 Westridge CC 3 Marshall Cres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-453-2025 Whyte Ridge CC 170 Fleetwood Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-487-3042 Wildwood CC 271 North Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-453-8396 Woodhaven Park CC 200 Glendale Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-832-3842 Call 311 or visit winnipeg.ca for program information 19
River Heights • St. James • Assiniboine South • Fort Garry
Library Winnipeg Public Library
Branches The Library has hundreds of programs, workshops and concerts for all ages, for free.
Register by phone, in-person There is so much we couldn’t fit it all here! This summer, kids of all ages are invited
or online to join the TD Summer Reading Club—read for the fun of it and sign up for special
Charleswood events. Pick up a copy of At The Library or go online at winnipeg.ca/Library for
4910 Roblin Blvd. full listings.
204-986-3072
Fort Garry Baby Rhyme Time for newborn to 24 months & caregiver
1360 Pembina Hwy. It’s never too early to introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books and
204-986-4918 reading. Discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes.
Osborne Program runs for 7 weeks. Registration required.
625 Osborne St. Charleswood Library: Thursdays at 10:30 am & 2 pm, starting April 12
204-986-4775
Fort Garry Library: Wednesdays at 1:30 pm, starting April 11
Pembina Trail Thursdays at 10:30 am, starting April 12
2724 Pembina Hwy. Osborne Library: Tuesdays at 1:30 pm, starting April 10
204-986-4380
Pembina Trail Library: Mondays at 10:30 am, starting April 9
River Heights Tuesdays at 10:30 am, starting April 10
1520 Corydon Ave.
204-986-4940 River Heights Library: Mondays at 1:30 pm, starting April 9
Tuesdays at 10:30 am, starting April 10
St. James-Assiniboia
1910 Portage Ave.
St. James-Assiniboia Library: Tuesdays at 10:30 am, starting April 10
204-986-3424 Westwood Library: Fridays at 10:30 am, starting April 13
Westwood Time for Twos for ages 24–36 months & caregiver
66 Allard Ave. Explore the world of picture books, rhymes, finger plays and felt stories. Program
204-986-4747
runs for 7 weeks. Registration required.
Charleswood Library: Fridays at 10:30 am, starting April 13
Fort Garry Library: Fridays at 10:30 am, starting April 13
Pembina Trail Library: Thursdays at 10:30 am, starting April 12
River Heights Library: Thursdays at 10:30 am, starting April 12
St. James Assiniboia Library: Thursdays at 10:30 am, starting April 12
Westwood Library: Tuesdays at 10:30 am, starting April 10
Pre-School Story Time for 3–5 year olds
A creative program of books, action rhymes, finger plays and felt stories for children
who are ready to be on their own in a group. A different theme each week. Program
runs for 7 weeks. Registration required.
Pembina Trail Library: Tuesdays at 2 pm, starting April 10
Thursdays at 2 pm, starting April 12
River Heights Library: Fridays at 10:30 am, starting April 13
St. James Assiniboia Library: Fridays at 10:30 am, starting April 13
Family Story Time
The whole family enjoys stories, rhymes and activities. Best enjoyed by ages 3–5 and
their caregivers, but younger and older siblings can enjoy being part of the action
too. Program runs for 7 weeks. Drop in.
Charleswood Library: Tuesdays at 2 pm, starting April 10 (registration required)
Fort Garry Library: Thursdays at 6:30 pm, starting April 12 (registration required)
Osborne Library: Fridays at 10:30 am, starting April 13 (drop in)
Westwood Library: Thursdays at 10:30 am, starting April 12 (drop in)
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ABCs of First Time Homebuying
This presentation will help you understand the legal basics of buying your first home.
Registration required.
Charleswood Library: Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 pm
Tax Preparation Clinic
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program provides volunteers to prepare
income tax returns for individuals with a modest income and a simple tax situation.
Drop in only, first-come, first-served on the day. Learn more about free volunteer Tax
Preparation Clinics at www.cra-arc.gc.ca/volunteer.
St. James-Assiniboia Library: April 9: 11 am–7 pm; April 10: 11 am–3 pm;
April 11 & 12: 2:30–4:30 pm
Knitting Clinic
Do you have a knitting related emergency? If you’re looking for guidance to decipher
a pattern, on what yarn to use, or even just some help with terminology, come join us.
For knitters of all skill levels, age 12 and up. Registration required.
Fort Garry Library: Thursday, March 22 at 6 pm
Growing Orchids in your Home
Learn about different types of orchids, re-potting pointers, and tips on common
pests. Registration required.
River Heights Library: Tuesday, April 17 at 6 pm Summer
Children’s Free Play 6 to 12 years Free Swim
Come join in the fun! July 3 to August 10 June 30–September 3
Arts, crafts, games, sports & more! Dates, times and location subject to change. Admission requirements apply
Lions Outdoor Pool
location days hours notes 969 Dowker Ave.
Sat 6–8 pm Jun 30–Aug 7
Bairdmore School: 700 Bairdmore Blvd. Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:30 pm Sat 5–7 pm Aug 8–Sept 4
Bord-Aire CC: 471 Hampton St. Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:30 pm GCWCC Partnership
Margaret Grant Indoor
Fort Garry CC - Victoria Site: 80 Derek St. Tue/Thur 10:30 am–4:30 pm GCWCC partnership Pool
685 Dalhousie Dr.
Fort Garry CC - Hobson Site: 880 Oakenwald Ave. Mon/Wed/Fri 10:30 am–4:30 pm GCWCC partnership
Fri 1–2:30 pm
Heritage Victoria CC: 950 Sturgeon Rd. Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:30 pm GCWCC partnership
Pan Am Indoor Pool
Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:30 pm ends Aug 31 25 Poseidon Bay
Mayfair Recreation Centre: 40 Mayfair Pl. Sat/Sun Noon–5 pm ends Sept 2 Tue 3:30–5 pm
Parc La Salle School: 190 Houde Dr. Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:30 pm St. James Assiniboia
River Osborne CC: 101 Pembina Hwy. Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:30 pm River Osborne CC partnership Centennial Pool &
Recreation Complex
Westdale CC: 550 Dale Blvd. Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:30 pm GCWCC partnership 644 Parkdale St.
Wed 7–8:30 pm
Sat 7–9 pm Youth Swim (9–19 years)
St. James Civic Centre
2055 Ness Ave.
Fri 7–8:30 pm Family Swim
Westdale Outdoor Pool
550 Dale Blvd.
Sun 6–8 pm Jun 30–Aug 7
Sun 5–7 pm Aug 8–Sept 4
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Spray Pads Youth Action Centres 11 to 18 years, unless otherwise stated
Great places for children of all Participate in activities, get fit & make new friends!
ages to cool off on a July 3 to August 17
hot summer day. Basketball, volleyball, crafts, floor hockey, board games, badminton, video games &
Open 7 days/week special events. Dates, times and location subject to change.
10 am–9 pm
May 26–Sept 3
location Mon–Thur Fri notes
Arthur A Leach School: 1827 Chancellor Dr. 1:30–8:30 pm 1:30–6:30 pm 12 years+
Fort Rouge
295 River Ave. Earl Grey School: 340 Cockburn St. N 1:30–8:30 pm 1:30–6:30 pm 12 years+
Lindenwoods Fort Richmond Collegiate: 99 Killarney Ave. 1:30–8:30 pm 1:30–6:30 pm 11–15 years
414 Lindenwoods Dr. W
John Taylor Colligate: 470 Hamilton Ave. 1:30–8:30 pm 1:30–6:30 pm Lighthouse partnership; 11–15 years
River Heights
1370 Grosvenor Ave. Lord Roberts CC: 725 Kylemore Ave. 1:30–8:30 pm 1:30–6:30 pm 10–16 years
St. Norbert Westdale Pool Building: 550 Dale Blvd. 1:30–8:30 pm 1:30–6:30 pm 11 years+
3450 Pembina Hwy.
St. James Assiniboia
Centennial
644 Parkdale St.
Sturgeon Heights
Mayfair Recreation Centre 40 Mayfair Pl.
210 Rita St.
Mayfair Recreation Centre offers…
Waverley Heights
◆ 3,600-sq.-ft., fully-accessible facility made of custom pre-fabricated
1885 Chancellor Dr.
concrete panels
Westdale
◆ Multi-purpose area—multi-purpose activity space with
550 Dale Blvd.
basketball nets
Keep in mind that these areas
◆ Space to host meetings, community events or programs for citizens
are unsupervised.
◆ Kitchenette
◆ Children’s Free Play program for ages 6–12 years—see schedule in
this brochure.
Skateboard
Parks
For boarders of all ages
& skill levels.
Fort Garry Skate Park Community Centres
Fort Garry CC,
880 Oakenwald Ave.
Unit 400–10 Fort Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4X3
Phone: 204-475-5008 • Fax: 204-475-5812
Michael Komenda
Memorial Skate Park
Marj Edey Park Winnipeg’s 63 Community Centres offer a wide range
Fairmount Rd. & Program of programs and services for all age groups, from
Ridgewood Ave. in Registration Fee
traditional structured sports to drop-in activities.
Charleswood Subsidy Grants
For more information, A complete listing of all community centre programs
Pacific Dee Park
Between Pacific Ave. W & call GCWCC at can be found on the GCWCC website at
Alexander Ave. near Dee St. 204-475-5008 www.gcwcc.mb.ca under Events/Programs.
or visit
Skatepark West www.gcwcc.mb.ca
SW corner of Sturgeon Rd. & Contact information, hall rental capacity, centre
Silver Ave. in St. James amenities, websites and locations can also be
found on the website under Community Centres.
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