Romantic Manitoba
Manitoba is the perfect place to cuddle or re-kindle ties or relax in a cozy cabin, get spoiled at a spa, or explore a backwoods trail. Here are enticing ideas to indulge the romantic in you:
Catch the big one - Home to 100,000 lakes, Manitoba boasts some of the best fishing in Canada. Fly-in to a remote lodge with your loved one, reel in the walleye (pickerel), pike (jack) and trout by day, and enjoy candlelit gourmet cuisine by night. www.webberslodges.com
Bond While Mudslinging - Situated in the Fort Garry Hotel, Ten Spa offers a luxurious getaway. Hamam treatments provide aromatic salt scrubs and warm mud for a truly ‘hands on’ experience, leaving you rejuvenated and detoxified. www.tenspa.ca
Find love lakeside - Whiteshell Provincial Park is the perfect setting to cuddle up for a winter weekend. Winter horse rides, Nordic skiing, or hot tubbing can all be part of the mix in this stunning area of the Canadian Shield. www.whiteshell.mb.ca
C’est si bon! - Experience the ‘joie de vivre’ of St. Boniface’s French Quarter. Situated near downtown Winnipeg over the scenic Esplanade Riel, highlights include the St. Boniface Cathedral, St. Boniface Museum, Fort Gibraltar fur-trade post, and a dozen restaurants offering the city’s best French cuisine. www.destinationwinnipeg.ca
Cosmopolitan couples - Spending time in the heart of the city is sure to win your lover’s heart. Couples’ packages at the Inn at The Forks and Riverstone Spa let you indulge in Swedish massage and facial, followed by sparkling wine and chocolate-covered strawberries, topped off with a tantalizing breakfast the next morning. Complete the experience by exploring The Forks Market and strolling many miles of Winnipeg’s river walks. www.innforks.com
Walk on the wild side - Visit the rolling aspen woodlands near Riding Mountain National Park for a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife adventure. Safely watch and photograph bears, elk, moose, deer, coyotes, wolves, lynx, beavers, and other creatures native to the land. www.ridingmountain.ca
Ripples on the river - The Paddlewheel riverboats in Winnipeg offer a unique and unforgettable romantic atmosphere. Both the Moonlight Dance Cruise under starry skies, and the Sunset Dance Cruise along the dusky city shoreline, offer delectable dining and stunning scenery sure to make hearts melt.
Sail the waters - Manitoba is a sailing paradise, and the Gimli Yacht Club in the heart of this idyllic town offers sailing lessons on Lake Winnipeg. Club races take place weekly, and regular social events like banquets and potlucks add another dimension to this soul-soothing pastime. www.sailmanitoba.com
