I woke up early in my spacious suite at the top floor of the Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown Winnipeg. I gazed out at my unobstructed view of the Manitoba Legislative Building. Had I really been in Northern Manitoba the day …
Top 5 Things to do in Thompson, Manitoba
Northern Manitoba may be scenically spectacular, but what I also discovered is that the people of Thompson are truly remarkable. When I briefly visited late July, they embraced me with open arms like a long lost friend and invited me …
My Wilderness Adventure to York Factory, Manitoba
When asked about my favourite experience in Manitoba, York Factory was it. I likened it to being in a National Geographic documentary, and it really wasn’t that far off. To get to York Factory, you first must fly from Winnipeg two …
Grand Beach, Manitoba
Grand Beach is Manitoba’s answer to Mexico. The only thing I knew about it prior to my visit was that it was famous for its powdery white sand, and that in the 1980s Playboy Magazine had ranked it one of …
A Night of Celebrations Dinner Theatre in Winnipeg
So you’re curious about Winnipeg’s Celebrations Dinner Theatre and you’re wondering what it’s all about? Let me tell you! Celebrations Dinner Theatre is yes, dinner theatre, but it’s more than that. First, it’s been a Winnipeg institution for over 25 years. The …
The Threshermen’s Reunion in Austin, Manitoba
Did you know that there’s an Austin in Manitoba? It’s a tiny town, located about a two hour drive west of Winnipeg along the TransCanada Highway. I was on my way there to experience the 59th annual Threshermen’s Reunion and …
Baseball in Winnipeg: The Goldeyes at Shaw Park
After my day on the Assiniboine River, I met up with Samantha of Tourism Winnipeg. We had never met before, but we hit it off right away. After all, we were going to have a girls’ night out at the …