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Children's Activities in Winnipeg During January

Winnipeg is located in the prairie province of Manitoba, in western Canada. It is the province's biggest city, and also its capital. Winnipeg is situated on the Forks, which is a name for the confluence of the Assiniboine and Red Rivers. Some of the city's most notable tourist attractions include the Esplanade Riel, Canwest Global Park and the Manitoba Children's Museum. For parents who are seeking children's activities during the month of January, there are several options.

Manitoba Children's Museum
- The Manitoba Children's Museum is situated in the center of downtown Winnipeg and is a hub for children's creative learning. The Manitoba Children's Museum has been in existence for more than two decades and is a charitable, nonprofit organization. It is a popular attraction for children in the area all year round. The museum is comprised of six permanent galleries that are designated for hands-on, interactive and safe education via playing and exploring. These galleries are "Our TV," "All Aboard," "Eaton's Santa Village," "Wonderworks," "Tree and Me" and "Live Wire." Various exhibitions are also presented occasionally at the museum, such as "Attack of the Bloodsuckers!", which focuses on mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, leaches and various other parasites.
  
  Manitoba Children's Museum
  
  Kinsmen Building
  
  45 Forks Market Road
  
  Winnipeg, MB R3C 4T6
  
  Canada
  
  204-924-4000
  
  childrensmuseum.com
Assiniboine Park Zoo
- The Assiniboine Park Zoo is operated by the Zoological Society of Manitoba and is popular for children in the province during the winter months. The Assiniboine Park Zoo is open between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the month of January every year. Some of the many animals that reside within the zoo include lions, bears, polar bears, ring-tailed lemurs, European bison, Woodland caribou, Canadian lynx, black-tailed prairie dog, Arctic foxes, peafowl, stone's sheep, wolverines and sea eagles, many of which have their own dedicated exhibitions. The lion enclosure offers year-round lion observation and an indoor, interpretive area.
  
  Assiniboine Park Zoo
  
  Assiniboine Park Drive
  
  Winnipeg, MB R3P 2N7, Canada
  
  204-986-2327
  
  zoosociety.com
St. Malo Provincial Park
- St. Malo Provincial Park is a popular year-round spot for Manitoba children to stretch out, run around and enjoy some outdoor physical activity. St. Malo Provincial Park is situated in the St. Malo area of the city, as the name indicates. For children, some of the options include exploration of the Rat River's dike and dam. There are also scenic nature hikes (accompanied by adults) through aspen forest and lake within the park. Extensive hiking trails are available. Other recreational activities that are available within the park include sailboarding, canoeing, sunbathing, swimming, cycling and jogging. A seasonal campground is also located on the park grounds.
  
  St. Malo Provincial Park
  
  De Salaberry
  
  MB R0A 1T0
  
  Canada
  
  866-MANITOBA
  
  gov.mb.ca/conservation/parks/popular_parks/eastern/malo.html