Programs, Workshops, and Tours
Invest in your health and well-being. Get creative and crafty. Explore the Park, the Zoo, and The Leaf. Join us for some family fun! We offer a variety of programs, workshops, guided tours, and experiences for adults, children, and small groups.
These programs and tours are designed for individuals, couples, friends, families, and small groups who want to dive deeper into the world of animals, plants, and nature! Looking for a guided tour for a corporate group, travel group, or other larger group? Click here to learn about group tours.
Programs & Workshops
Programs and workshops take place in gorgeous settings surrounded by nature in Assiniboine Park, the Zoo, and The Leaf. Members save 10% on program fees! If you are unable to register online, click here for additional registration options.
Sabor do Brasil: A Culinary Journey through Brazil's Flavors and Flora
Ready to experience the tastes and smells of Brazil? Join us on April 11 for the second evening of our new interactive Foodie Series!
You will be treated to a culinary journey through Brazil's flavours prepared by Assiniboine Park's own Executive Chef Heiko Duehrsen, complete with carefully selected drink pairings from Gather’s Bar. As you sample the dishes, Chef Heiko will be demonstrating how to prepare them in our state-of-the-art teaching kitchen so you can recreate them at home.
In addition, you will learn about the fascinating world of Brazil's flora from one of our plant experts at The Leaf.
Registration for this event also includes:
- Recipe cards to try at home
- Admission to the biomes at The Leaf before the start of the program. Instructions are included in your program confirmation.
The menu for the evening is composed of:
Macaxeira frita (Cassava Fries with Parmesan)
Chicken Pastel (Braised Chicken Empanadas)
Pao de Queijo – (Cheese Pastry Balls)
Moqueca – (Fish Stew)
Bridadeiro – (Chocolate Truffle)
Drink pairings:
Baiana - A nori-infused Cachaca cocktail that brings in the sea breeze of Brazil
Real in Rio - curated like an old-fashioned, with a touch of tropical fruit bitters.
Batida de maracujá- a sweet and tart cocktail made to feel energized
Bossa Nova - A mellow tea mocktail to imitate the beach sunsets
Limonada - A traditional Brazilian limeade to cool off on a hot summer day
Date: Thursday, April 11
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Tannis Richardson Indoor Classroom at the Leaf, free parking at The Leaf
Fee: $150 + GST per person
Members receive 10% off program fees
Must be 18 or over to attend.
Tea 101 -Exploring the World of Tea with Bob Krul
Join Bob Krul from Cornelia Bean for this introduction to tea (Camilla Sinesis) including its many different forms, fashion, and health benefits. Preparation, process, types, procedures and mixing and making instructions will all be included.
Prepare and enjoy a cup of energy, detox, digestive aid and personal enjoyment as well as understanding the methodology needed to make the perfect cup of tea depending on the type. Also, how to use local herbs and berries to make an enjoyable iced tea, hot tea, blended tea and children's tea. Understanding the differences between caffeine and non-caffeinated teas along with different types of steeping equipment used to make that perfect cup.
Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Tannis Richardson Indoor Classroom at The Leaf
Fee: $40 + GST per person
Members receive 10% off program fees
Bob Krul is an entrepreneur, business owner, and product developer (The WALL* tea infuser, BREWT* tea infuser). He has extensive herbal foraging skills that were developed in Northern Canadian wild Boreal Forest along with visits to plantations in Africa, Asia, South America and North America. Bob is the owner of Cornelia Bean Ltd., Boreal Wildcraft Tea Co., and CB Wholesale. He is the former Consul for the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Manitoba and also the former President of the Dutch Canadian Society of Manitoba.
Patent 5 Cocktail Workshop
In this class, we'll teach you the basic techniques for crafting the perfect cocktail - shaking and stirring!
This guided and interactive mixology experience, led by Patent 5's bar manager Nick D., teaches you how to make three delicious cocktails, plus how you can shake up the classics to create something new. After this workshop you will be ready to navigate your way around a cocktail shaker.
In honour of Brasil Moderno - the new display at The Leaf - you will learn the techniques to create rum based cocktails - a delicious Pina Colada and the drink Brazil is famous for, a Caipirinha - which will use Patent 5's Aged Rum. We will also feature one gin-based drink in addition to the two rum-based cocktails.
Put the premixed bottles away and come join Nick in this tropical themed class. With his extensive experience in the cocktail world and specific passion for tropical drinks and flavors, he will guide you through making some classic favorites the way they were meant to be enjoyed.
All tools and ingredients required to make three cocktails are provided, plus recipe cards for the cocktails you make in class.
Must be 18 years or older to attend. You will have consumed three cocktails during the workshop. We encourage participants to plan for a designated driver, or taxi service to take you home.
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Tannis Richardson Indoor Classroom at the Leaf
Fee: $72 + GST per person
Members receive 10% off program fees
Bike Repair for Women & Non-Binary Riders
Welcome to our bike repair workshop, where we prioritize creating a safe and empowering space for women, trans, two-spirit and non-binary individuals to learn basic bike maintenance. We will cover basic bike maintenance checks, simple repairs and commuting tips. Our skilled technicians from The WRENCH are dedicated to providing expert guidance and support tailored to your needs, regardless of your level of experience.
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Tannis Richardson Indoor Classroom at the Leaf
Fee: $65 + GST per person
Members receive 10% off program fees.
Slow Flow Yoga at the Pavilion
Instructor Jackie Enberg is certified in Vinyasa Flow and Restorative Yoga. In this class, we will practice a Slow Flow with restorative pauses/poses. This class is accessible to students of all experience levels. Jackie has been connected to the Park all her life, growing up close to the park, and as an animal care supervisor, she is proud to call the Zoo her career for almost 20 years.
Upcoming Sessions:
- Wednesdays, February 28 - April 24 (8 sessions, no class March 27)
- Wednesdays, May 1 - June 19 (8 sessions)
Fee:
8 Sessions $128.00 +GST
Member Fee:
8 Sessions $115.20 + GST
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Location: The Pavilion at Assiniboine Park
Members, please use the monthly member discount code at checkout.
Zoo Tots - Swing, Swim, & Soar
This program is SOLD OUT.
These wildly interactive classes encourage a child’s natural curiosity about the world.
We explore nature, art, plants, and animals through activities. We provide snacks and oodles of fun! Themes in the Swing, Swim & Soar series include climbers, fliers, camels, swimmers & seals.
For children ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner. Please dress for the weather as we will spend time outdoors visiting animals in the Zoo.
Date: Wednesdays, February 28 - March 20 (4 Sessions)
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Fee: $100.00 + GST
Member Fee: $90.00 + GST
Location: Zoo Education Centre - 54 Zoo Drive
Only one adult per child, please. Babies are welcome.
Zoo Tots - Traveling Tots
This program is SOLD OUT.
These wildly interactive classes encourage a child’s natural curiosity about the world!
We explore nature, art, plants and animals through activities. We provide snacks and oodles of fun! Themes in the Traveling Tots series include rainforests, Asia, prairies, and the Arctic.
For children ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner. Please dress for the weather as we will spend time outdoors visiting animals in the Zoo.
Date: Wednesdays, April 3-24 (4 Sessions)
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Fee: $100.00 + GST
Member Fee: $90.00 + GST
Location: Zoo Education Centre - 54 Zoo Drive
Only one adult per child, please. Babies are welcome.
Booking & Cancellation Policies
- Registration fees are non-refundable (unless the program or tour is cancelled by Assiniboine Park Conservancy).
- Pre-registration and payment for programs and workshops is encouraged to ensure we have sufficient staff and materials for attendees. Sorry, we cannot accept walk-ups for programs and workshops unless otherwise specified. Walk-ups are welcome for tours, space permitting.
- Programs and workshops are subject to demand. If enrollment is insufficient, Assiniboine Park Conservancy reserves the right to cancel a workshop up to one week in advance.
Interested in hosting a program or workshop at Assiniboine Park, the Zoo, or The Leaf?
Please click here to fill out our expression of interest form and a member of our Education & Programs team will reach out to you soon.
