Living Prairie Museum
Wilderness, Mountains, Trails, Museums
West
Outdoors, Science
Mobility Obstacles: Dirt/off-road walking
Notes: A few of the trails are little more than narrow ribbons pounded down by feet treading the prairie.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Living Prairie Museum
Rare Tall Grass Prairie
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2795 Ness Ave Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 3S4 |
+1 204 832 0167 Fax: +1 204 986 4172 |
Description
Thirty acres of tall grass prairie smack in the middle of Winnipeg, this unique preserve protects some 160 species of prairie plants and a wide range of small wildlife. The museum is one of just a few fragments that remain in Canada of what was once a vast ecosystem covering almost a million square miles in the center of North America.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 10am-5pm, Sun, May-Jun; 10am-5pm, daily, Jul-AugNotes: Hours listed refer to the Interpretive Centre. Visitors are welcome to visit the prairie year-round, from dawn-dusk.
Visit Time: 30min-2hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering. Notes: Bring mosquito repellent and sunscreen. Wear hats in high summer, as it can get hot. And bring bug spray if you're visiting in the late afternoon.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: All AgesAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Bus
Notes: You can get here by bus, but it's faster by car.
Parking Availability: Yes
Parking Safety: Safe
Notes: Parking on-site is limited to a small lot, but it's seldom full unless a bunch of bird-watchers have temporarily invaded.
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