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Citizens Hall of Fame
As the first of its kind, the Citizens Hall of Fame is a permanent momento to the pursuit and attainment of individual excellence and achievement on behalf of one's community. It is a tourist attraction, repository of local history, a source of education to the Winnipeg community, and lastly, a vehicle for displaying talents of local artists. The Citizens Hall of Fame is located in the south east corner of Assiniboine Park near the Formal Gardens. |
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Locomotive
This locomotive was built in Kingston, Ontario by the Canadian Locomotive Works as part of Builder's Order Number 572.... read more
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Miniature Steam Train
The miniature steam train is located outside the Zoo on the south side of the main Zoo parking lot. The steam train runs daily from noon to dusk, (weather permitting), Saturdays and Sundays only until October 30. Cost is $2.50 per person and you can call 831-0197or 897-3970 from the May long weekend until the October long weekend for information.
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Pony Rides
Starting May 22, 2010, Pony rides operate weekdays from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm and weekends from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Effective Saturday, June 26, 2010 pony rides will operate every day from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, weather permitting. This attraction is located across from the Alpaca enclosure in the Assiniboine Park Zoo. Pony rides are $3.00 each and adults must accompany children under 5 years of age and under.
For information on booking private pony ride parties, contact Max Graham at 757-2645.
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Bike Rentals
Come rent a tandem bicycle from Bee2gether Bikes located directly accross from the new Duck Pond Shelter. Call 298-2925 for information on times and rates or visit their website at bee2getherbikes.com
The scuplture of Winnie The Bear and Harry Colbourn can be viewed near the front gate inside the Assiniboine Park Zoo.
The Story of Winnie The Bear and Harry Colebourn
Doctor Harry Colebourn came to Canada in 1905 when he was 18 years of age. In 1908, he enrolled at the Ontario Veterinary College located in Guelph and on the 25th of April 1911, he received his degree as a Veterinary Surgeon...read more
The Fort Garry Horse - Operation Winnie - The History
Members of The Fort Garry Horse, both past and present, will be attending at the London Zoo on Sunday, May 30 at 1:30 pm to unveil a plaque in honour of Dr. Harry Colebourne, the donor of the now famous bear cub known as “Winnie” to the London Zoo....read more
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