Throughout my month in Manitoba, I came to know Winnipeg relatively well. However, there were still areas I had yet to explore. On my last day in the Winnipeg, I joined Lindsay Egan of Travel Manitoba, who would take me to some of the city’s unique shopping destinations. Our first stop was Mad About Style, a trendy contemporary …
The Fort Garry Hotel One of most iconic buildings in Winnipeg is the Fort Garry Hotel, one of Canada’s grand railway châteaus, a legacy of a bygone era. Built in 1913 by the notable Canadian architect firm Ross and Macdonald, the Fort Garry is an architectural gem and was designated a National Historic Site in …
I had just spent my second night at the Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown and was beginning to feel spoiled by the decadence of it all. The spectacular view… The Business Class executive suite… The warm welcome! I was beginning to feel like a bit of a celebrity. Humbled as always by the generosity and hospitality …
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 performances are always three act musical comedies offering lighthearted parodies of pop culture TV shows, …
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 Stampede, held over an entire weekend at the 50 acres site of the Manitoba Agricultural …
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 nearby Shaw Park for a Winnipeg Goldeyes game! I love watching live baseball games, and so did …
Assiniboine Park When Forbes Travel Guide contacted me about writing a “best of” list for Winnipeg, I knew that Assiniboine Park would be in there. It had to. When I first visited one late July morning, it was love at first sight. Winnipeg’s got a great urban fabric with rich architecture and culture, but what you …