Guided Tours & Treks
Guided Group Tours
Guided walking tours are available for groups year-round at the Assiniboine Park Zoo, Pavilion Gallery Museum and Assiniboine Park Conservatory, and seasonally in our beautiful gardens.
Please contact Park Programming at 927-6070 for tour times and fees.
NEW! Sunday Afternoon Walking Tours
Assiniboine Park Programming is pleased to offer Sunday Afternoon Tours for the public throughout the Park and Zoo. As you walk your way around the Park you'll get to know our team of passionate and professional educators who will teach you about art, park histories, horticulture, Zoo animals and much more! Grab your walking shoes and join us year-round for these new and exciting tours. Each tour will focus on a different Park or Zoo attraction or theme.
- Meeting Location: Qualico Family Centre
- Date: the 2nd Sunday of every month (starting on February 12)
- Time: 1:00 to 2:00 pm
- Cost: $2.00 / person
- February 12 | Conservatory: Tropical Escape
Escape Winnipeg's winter and take a trip to paradise. Walk with us to the Conservatory to discover tropical plants such as chocolate, papaya and bananas, check out our carnivorous plants and enjoy the tranquility of the ever-changing display.
- March 11 | Pavilion & Lyric Theatre
Work your way from the Pavilion Gallery to the center stage of the Lyric Theatre! Learn more about the art exhibits at Assiniboine Park and receive a behind the scenes tour of the Lyric Theatre.
- April 8 | Winnie Heritage Tour
Enjoy a walk through the ‘100 Acre Woods’ as you make your way to our Winnie the Bear exhibit. Go back in time as you learn about the original works of A.A. Milne, and hear the story behind this famous bear and her Winnipeg connection!
- May 13 | Leo Mol: Spring Tulips Tour
Gaze upon a sea of tulips as you wander the Leo Mol sculpture garden. Join our Education Team as they bring the sculptures to life and reveal the stories and history of this beautiful garden.
- June 10 | Herb Garden Tour
Enjoy a leisurely walk to the Conservatory’s Herb Garden and hear the origins behind the myths and folklore of herbs.
- July 8 | Zoo: Butterfly Garden Tour*
Join us as we explore the Shirley Richardson Butterfly Garden and learn about Manitoba’s beautiful butterfly species.
- August 12 | English Garden Tour
Wander the paths of the English Garden and learn more horticulture, the garden’s history and it’s most notable statues; the Boy with the Boot and the Queen Victoria Monument.
- September 9 | Park History Tour
Are you a long-time visitor of the Park? Share your stories with us as we take a trip down memory lane exploring Assiniboine Park’s history
- October 14 | Zoo Safari*
Take a trip on the wild side as we discover animals and what’s new at the Assiniboine Park Zoo.
- November 11 | Pavilion Gallery Museum Tour
Are you interested in art? Join us for a tour of the Pavilion Gallery Museum as we gaze upon the works of great artists such as Ivan Eyre, Clarence Tillenius and Walter J. Phillips. Learn about their techniques and hear the stories about the artists and their work.
- December 9: The Conservatory's Holiday Tour
December is a great time to visit the Conservatory. Get into the holiday spirit and join us as we tour the Conservatory’s Palm House, art exhibits and festive poinsettia display.
* Costs are in addition to Zoo admission fees for tours with a Zoo visit.
You can also download our Park Programming Guide. Tour dates and themes are on Page 8.
Zoo Group Reservations
The Assiniboine Park Zoo offers a 30% discount rate to groups of 30 or more paying people.
Zoo Group Discounts do not apply to Guided Tours or Education Programs
Click here to for Zoo group rates and booking information.
Programming Reservations
We offer a variety of school and group programs and tours designed for children from Nursery to Senior 4. All programs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Subject matter is varied and diverse and customized to the age of the students in your group.
Click here to learn more about our School & Group Programs.
Click here for information on how to register.
Art in the Park
As the centerpiece of Assiniboine Park, the Pavilion houses a gallery museum featuring the largest collections of works by three renowned Manitoba artists: Ivan Eyre, Clarence Tillenius, and Walter J. Phillips. The Gallery’s unique architecture provides a natural flow from one intimate space to another, allowing you to spend time with each beautiful work of art. The artists’ works are rotated throughout the year and tours are offered to people of all ages.
The Leo Mol Sculpture Garden is a one-of-a-kind permanent garden and exhibition grounds with a gallery and the original school house where Leo Mol formed his masterpieces.
For more information about Guided Tours or to make a reservation, please call (204) 927-6070 or send an email to parkprograms@assiniboinepark.ca.
