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2018 Travel Manitoba Inspiration Guide 2018 TRAVEL MANITOBA INSPIRATION GUIDE VICE TS YOUR FUTLILV ES EERXPER OMO AUT IT’S ALL HERE! CONTACT US: pembinachrysler.com (855) 725-8302 #EXPLOREMB 1 Go anywhere. Stay with Lakeview. You might not see this out your window, but our hotel experience is just as serene. We’ve got clean, comfortable facilities and thoughtful amenities all over Manitoba. You’ll wonder why you didn’t see this before. •Winnipeg • Brandon • Gimli • Hecla • Thompson • 2 TRAVELMANITOBA.COM ON THE COVER TABLE OF CONTENTS Pisew Falls photo by Instagram contest winner Cody Landry @codybrianlandry 4 MANITOBA REGIONS BIG CITY WINNIPEG Manitoba’s capital city is the biggest urban 7 centre in the Canadian Prairies, with a population almost equal to that of the state of North Dakota and bigger than Regina and Saskatoon combined. Home to diverse multicultural communities and one of the country’s most respected arts and culture scenes, Winnipeg is also known for 73 great food, interesting history and incredible events that keep the city hopping all NORTHERN ADVENTURES year long. Photo: Aaron Cohen North of the 53rd parallel is a region of Manitoba that is as vast as it is diverse. 37 RURAL CHARM As the swaths of boreal forest give way Nopiming Provincial Park Venture past the Perimeter Highway, to the expanse of the tundra, promises Photo: Kristin Addis, Be My Travel Muse the ring road that encircles the city of of adventure await. Dig deep into Canadian Winnipeg, and be amazed at the vibrant history, experience Indigenous culture encounters along the way: bold open skies and be awed by majestic wildlife and the and bright prairie fields, plus communities northern lights that dance above it all. large and small filled with interesting art and history, food and farms and 86 FESTIVALS & EVENTS of course, friendly people. Our lively gatherings celebrate everything from our love of music to our mosaic PARKS & WILDLIFE of cultures. Come dance, eat and be Is there anything more thrilling than entertained all year long while truly 57 a wildlife encounter? Is there anything getting know Manitoba. more calming than watching a sunset over the lake? Manitoba’s parks and wild 91 VISITOR INFORMATION places are where you’ll have as many ABOUT MANITOBA heart-pounding moments as you’ll 92 make lifelong memories. 94 PACKAGES & DEALS Call this toll-free number: 1-800-665-0040 (or 204-927-7838 in Winnipeg) for free literature (from Travel Manitoba and private suppliers), information and personalized travel counselling, or write: Travel Manitoba, 21 Forks Market Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4T7 Free Distribution/Printed in Canada Si vous voulez obtenir des publications gratuites (provenant de Voyage Manitoba et de compagnies privées), des renseignements et des conseils touristiques personalisés, veuillez appeler le numéro sans frais indiqué ci-dessus 1-800-665-0040 (ou le 204-927-7838, à Winnipeg), ou écrire à : 21, chem. Forks Market Winnipeg (Manitoba) R3C 4T7 Distribution gratuite/Imprimé au Canada While care has been taken in the creation of this publication, the information in this publication comes from sources outside of Travel Manitoba. Travel Manitoba provides this publication as a public service and individuals should confirm any information with the individual operator before acting on it. Travel Manitoba, its directors and employees: 1. are not liable for damages, injury, losses or costs of any kind, arising from the use of or reliance on any information in this publication; 2. make no representation, warranty or assurance, express or implied, in relation to the accuracy or currency of the information in this publication; and 3. do not provide a recommendation for any businesses or services referred to in this publication or their suitability for a particular purpose. #EXPLOREMB 3 MANITOBA REGIONS In the heart of Canada, Manitoba’s landscape is as varied as its people are friendly, its adventures are epic, its culture is vibrant. WINNIPEG EASTMAN CENTRAL Here, in a city built around the place where two rivers meet, Lake shores and boreal forests MANITOBA a thriving arts scene converges with pristine green spaces. are the feature of this all-season This fertile greenbelt is a land of Skate along the river, dine in some of the country’s best restaurants, Canadian Shield playground. legends and history – including marvel at architectural wonders and cheer on the home team Ski into a resort cabin, lounge on the prehistoric fossils of ancient in this charming city. a white sandy beach, discover marine reptiles. Follow the Manitoba’s largest French flight paths of migrating birds communities and the history STAR CELEBRATIONS STAR ATTRACTIONS as sweeping valley views are of the prairie pioneer. Festival du Voyageur Assiniboia Downs enjoyed along with the bounty of Manitoba’s rich agricultural legacy. Folklorama Assiniboine Park & Zoo STAR ATTRACTIONS Manito Ahbee Festival Canadian Museum for Le Marché St. Norbert Human Rights Birds Hill Provincial Park STAR ATTRACTIONS Farmer’s Market Children’s Museum Cooks Creek Heritage Area Canadian Fossil Discovery Red River Exhibition Club Regent Casino Grand Beach Provincial Park Centre, Morden Winnipeg Folk Festival Dalnavert Museum Mennonite Heritage Village, Fort la Reine Museum, The Forks National Historic Steinbach Portage la Prairie Site of Canada South Beach Casino, Scanterbury Manitoba Agricultural Fort Gibraltar Whiteshell Provincial Park Museum, Austin FortWhyte Alive La Maison Gabrielle Roy POPULAR EVENTS STAR CELEBRATIONS MANITOBA Manitoba Museum Winterfest & Muck Jam, Carman Country Fair REGION MAP Manitoba Legislative Building Powerview-Pine Falls and Manitoba Stampede & Musée de Saint-Boniface St. Georges Exhibition, Morris McPhillips Station Casino Kleefeld Honey Festival Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede, Austin Rainbow Stage Morden Corn & Apple Festival Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada Royal Canadian Mint Trappist Monastery Ruins Winnipeg Art Gallery 4 TRAVELMANITOBA.COM Strolling the beaches of Hecla Provincial Park Photo: George Fischer Photography WESTMAN INTERLAKE NORTH PARKLAND The retreat of the last glacier Nestled between two inland This massive part of the province Climb Manitoba’s highest shaped the landscape here, with oceans – Lake Winnipeg and is home to Manitoba’s most mountain, ski along winding rolling hills reaching high above Lake Manitoba – this is where impressive wildlife: polar bears, trails through scenic forests and the prairie and towering sand naturalists, history buffs and artists beluga whales, wolves, caribou enjoy an “on the fly” encounter on dunes a reminder of an ancient flock. Beaches, boating and birding and birds of every description. stocked lakes. Take in a cultural lake. Celebrate heroism, peace are highlights as Viking blood Admire the northern lights after festival and discover a shared and the power of art throughout runs deep here. a day learning about Indigenous history at a historic site. the Westman region. culture and experiencing the STAR ATTRACTIONS hospitality of the North. STAR ATTRACTIONS STAR ATTRACTIONS Arborg Multicultural Asessippi Ski Area & Resort STAR ATTRACTIONS Commonwealth Air Training Heritage Village Fort Dauphin Museum Plan Museum, Brandon Hecla Provincial Park Churchill Inglis Grain Elevators National International Peace Garden Lower Fort Garry National Heritage North Museum, Thompson Historic Site Margaret Laurence Home, Neepawa Historic Site of Canada Pisew Falls-Kwasitchewan Falls Riding Mountain National Park Outdoor Art Gallery, Boissevain Marine Museum of Sam Waller Museum, The Pas of Canada Manitoba, Selkirk Riverbank Discovery Centre, Brandon Snow Lake Mining Museum New Iceland Heritage Royal Canadian Artillery Spirit Way, Thompson POPULAR EVENTS Museum, Gimli Museum, Shilo Manitoba Maple Syrup Oak Hammock Marsh Festival, McCreary Souris Swinging Bridge Interpretive Centre POPULAR EVENTS Spruce Woods Provincial Park Northwest Roundup & St. Peter Dynevor Anglican Church, Thompson Nickel Days Exhibition, Swan River Westman Reptile Gardens, RM of St. Clements Hudson Bay Quest, Douglas Stonewall Quarry Park Gillam to Churchill POPULAR EVENTS STAR CELEBRATIONS Westman Multicultural Festival, Brandon Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, Gimli Rockin’ The Fields of Minnedosa See a full list of regional attractions and events at travelmanitoba.com #EXPLOREMB 5 AILABLE GES WITH A CK TION AV A TEL PA HO OMMOD C AC BEYOND RELAXATION Outdoor baths - Hot, temperate and cold | Dry and steam saunas Indoor and outdoor relaxation areas | Exfoliation room Massages | Body treatments | Terrace | Restaurants IN WINNIPEG / OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK / RAIN OR SHINE 775 Crescent Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 1X3 1-855-284-6868 www.thermea.ca 6 TRAVELMANITOBA.COM BIG CITY Downtown Winnipeg photo by Instagram contest winner Kevin Doan WINNIPEG @kdoan.photography #EXPLOREMB 7 8 TRAVELMANITOBA.COM BACK to WINNIPEG Why more and more families are making Winnipeg their year-round getaway Children's Museum Watching the polar bears play at Assiniboine Park Zoo - Journey to Churchill Photo: Enviro Foto While Winnipeg is earning a reputation as Culture just for kids. Winnipeg is a city Enjoy the view from the top of the Ferris a hidden gem of a tourist destination full where culture thrives, and kids are invited Wheel at Tinkertown – an amusement park of hip eateries and cool cultural attractions, to the show. There are the holiday classics catering to kids of all ages. Or make the most this prairie city remains a perfect place performed by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet of Winnipeg’s hot sunny summers with a day for a weekend road trip for families. and the kid-centric line-up at the Winnipeg at Fun Mountain. This water park not only And here’s why: Symphony Orchestra offers an entire concert has waterslides, but also bumper boats Attractions just for kids. Put the Children’s series for kids. And don't forget the just-for-kids and mini golf. Museum located at The Forks at the top of shows at Manitoba Theatre for Young People. your list – it’s perfect for toddlers up to school Fun for the whole family. And just because age kids. They love to climb through a pile the kids are having fun, doesn’t mean you of noodles in the Lasagna Lookout, play train can’t too.
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