Along with the adjacent Pine Ridge Golf Club, Elmhurst Golf & Country Club is known for its legendary design masterminded in 1914 by Donald Ross, the famous golf course designer. Sprawled over 61,516 square feet (5715 square meters), this course has some challenging holes, the seventh one being the most difficult even for professional golfers. The sandy and gently sloping terrain makes it a good all-weather course for championships. It is, in fact, the site of major tournaments but also has lessons run by experienced coaches for novices. It offers 10 kinds of memberships ranging from packages for shareholders and corporations to those for families. The staff at the on-site clubhouse is experienced in hosting a variety of events, from business retreats to weddings.
Whittier Park is a riverside park with a baseball and soccer fields and plenty of walking paths. The park also has a reconstructed historic Fort Gibraltar fur trade post. Spaces in the park can be booked for private celebrations.
For history lovers, especially those into military history, a visit to the Royal Winnipeg Rifles Regimental Museum can be an interesting one. Chronicling the journey of this infantry regiment from its founding till date, the museum covers the various aspects of this regiment. From artifacts to archives, documents and photos, the well-curated list is worth a look to know a bit of the Canadian army's heritage. Set inside the historic Minto Armoury, it is only open once a week. Donations are appreciated.
The Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre originated initially as a joint initiative of Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Manitoba Government. The marsh is home to more than two hundred species of birds and hundreds of species of other animals and flora. There are also plenty of planned activities for the kid's amusement, like shorebird carving and nature photography. There is a also a theater on premises to accommodate groups and parties. After a day of exploration, enjoy a snack at the on site cafe and call it a day.