Winnipeg May Term Project: Assiniboine Park

Next, we traveled to the Assiniboine Park area, where we explored the 1,110 acres that the park has to offer. First, we ventured over to the English Gardens, which mirrors the English landscape style because Manitoba’s strong ties to England and the queen. Then we checked out the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, designed by the Ukrainian Canadian artist and sculptor, Leonid Molodoshanin. After that, we explore the Pavilion Gallery Museum, which includes the largest collection of artwork by Manitoba’s artists Ivan Eyre, Clarence Tillenius, and Walter J. Phillips. In addition, the museum has a Winnie the Pooh gallery because this iconic bear is named after Winnipeg. Later, we went to the Assiniboine Park Conservatory, which is an indoor garden with thousands of flowers, plants, and trees. Lastly, we walked through the Citizens Hall of Fame, where we learned about the history of many famous Winnipeg citizens. Among them includes Terry Fox, a Cancer Research Advocate, who ran across Canada to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Assiniboine Park had a lot to offer.