From indoor rock climbing challenges to roadside attraction road trips, let's dive into 10 spring break ideas that your kids will love.

Go Rock Climbing

Central Plains RecPlex, Portage la Prairie

Located 3 km south of Portage la Prairie, this recreational facility boasts an indoor track, a fully equipped fitness club with flexible drop-in rates, and a spacious gymnasium. For adventure seekers, there's a challenging nine-meter rock climbing wall suitable for both beginners and novices. Southport Bowl, featuring five lanes of five-pin fun, including glow bowling, is also a highlight. Beginners and those less likely to throw a strike can utilize bumper rails. To recharge after a serious game, Brews + Bites onsite offers a selection of pizzas, snacks, and drinks.

Take a Roadside Attraction Road Trip

Various Locations

Make a larger-than-life scavenger hunt for your kid with a Manitoba Roadside Attraction Road Trip! Create your itinerary and see how many of these statues you can find - bonus points for getting creative with a photo at each. Here are just a few routes to get you started:

Western Manitoba

Within an hour of Winnipeg

Interlake

Through the Narrows

Parkland

Central Plains

Pembina Valley

Let Imaginations Soar

Royal Aviation Museum, Winnipeg

From March 29 to April 6, young space cadets can embark on an intergalactic adventure filled with hands-on activities inspired by astronaut training, space science and the wonders of the universe. This fun, educational experience is perfect for young explorers and families who love science, space, and discovery.

Go Wild at the Zoo

Assiniboine Park Zoo, Winnipeg

Embrace a week filled with excitement at the Assiniboine Park Zoo! Dive into the festivities with a range of special activities, including cookie making, captivating storytelling sessions and exclusive Zoo Chats hosted by the dedicated animal care team.

Connect with Nature

FortWhyte Alive, Winnipeg

Enrich your child's spring break with FortWhyte Alive's Spring Nature Day Camp, providing an opportunity to connect with nature.

Discover the fascinating life of Manitoba plants and animals during the spring season and see the positive impact outdoor experiences have on well-being. The Spring Nature Day Camp offers flexible single-day experiences — choose to sign up for just one day or make it a week-long adventure!

Explore Morden Winkler

Morden Winkler

If you're looking for a day trip, set your sights on the Morden Winkler area. The kids will delight in a trip to the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre, where they can come face to face with a larger-than-life mosasaur named Bruce. If it's nippy out, head to Sharptooth Adventures and continue the dinosaur theme for the day with this indoor play park. Or take some time to play at VB's Entertainment Centre where you'll find bowling, mini golf, arcades and more. Grab a bite to eat at restaurants like King’s Deli, Del Rios, and Charley B’s when they open for the season (fingers crossed)!

Dive into History and Science

Manitoba Museum, Winnipeg

Get ready for a week of hands-on discovery at the Manitoba Museum! Explore hidden gems throughout the Museum Galleries, examine fossils millions of years old and experience old-fashioned technologies. The brand-new Planetarium show, Voyage of the Stars, premieres March 29, following a starfish and a shooting star as they uncover the surprising connections between space and the sea. Plus, fan-favourite Edge of Darkness returns, taking a deeper look at Pluto, comets and the mysterious outer reaches of our solar system. In the Science Gallery, put the laws of science to the test with fun, interactive exhibits that let you become the scientist.

Stay the Night

Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport

Make the most of your spring break adventures with a stay at Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport! This modern, pet-friendly hotel features an indoor pool, fitness centre and on-site dining, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay. The hotel is located just minutes from CF Polo Park, offering easy access to shopping and dining. Also close by are kid-favourites like Activate Games, Assiniboine Park and Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park.

Learn in Shilo

RCA Museum, Shilo

For a unique and educational spring break experience, visit The Royal Canadian Artillery Museum, the only museum in the world dedicated to sharing the stories of over 200,000 Gunners who have served Canada. As the central museum for The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, it preserves 150 years of history with a nationally significant collection of more than 65,000 artifacts. Kids and families will be amazed by the sheer scale of the exhibits as they walk through the museum’s vast spaces.

Have a Purr-fect Day at the Cat Cafe

Cleocatra Cafe, Winnipeg

Have a cat lover in the family? Plan a visit to the cat-tastic world of Cleocatra Cafe! The stunning interior is filled with vintage light fixtures and charming pieces of furniture, perfect for relaxing with a feline-themed beverage before you visit the cats. Make an appointment ahead of time to enter the cat room, where you can interact with a friendly bunch of kittens and cats - all of which are also available for adoption!