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50 Things to Do This Winter in Manitoba

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10 fascinating facts about the northern lights

The northern lights are one of nature’s most spectacular phenomenons–and lucky for us, Manitoba is one of the best places in the world to view them.

A flight of flavour in Brandon

You may have heard the term flight being used to describe a trendy type of tasty sampling. A flight of beer, a flight of wine, or even a flight of burgers! A flight is a term more newly coined in the food and beverage industry, referring to "small...

The heart of humble hospitality in Manitoba's North

It’s not everyday that you step off an airplane on a sand runway and are greeted with a handshake, personally welcoming you to your destination. At Gangler’s Sub-Arctic Adventures in Manitoba’s North, it is. Located near the North Seal River in the...

7 adventures to have in Manitoba with your kids this spring break

Believe it or not, spring break is just around the corner and it's time to get out of the city and expose your kids to some adventure. Whether it's heading poolside for a weekend or taking a day trip past the perimeter, these awesome activities are sure...

Manitoba road trips: Windmills & Prairie Hills

From windmills to waterslides, explore the province’s central region. Spend a day or two in Portage la Prairie before opting for a day trip to nearby Delta Marsh and then making your way to Holland and Carman for plenty of small town charm.

Around the kitchen table with Borealis Beading

So much connection happens around the kitchen table. Sharing stories, music, art and, of course, food brings people together in incredible ways. That’s how it feels with Borealis Beading’s Perlage: a Métis voyage. You show up without connection, even...

Your ultimate guide to a family summer getaway in Brandon, Manitoba

Everyone's doing it. The staycation. It's more economical, it's easier to get there and who couldn't use some time exploring the place they live? Brandon is a city with small town charm, making it the perfect spot for a quick family getaway. Here's a...

Travelling to Churchill: How to reach northern Manitoba on a budget

When people hear about travelling to Churchill, their first reaction is “I would love to go one day but it’s so expensive to fly there”. And that’s true. Flights are not cheap. But there is a far more reasonable way to get to the polar bear capital of the...

The ULTIMATE guide to summer in Churchill, Manitoba

A trip to the northern town of Churchill, Manitoba is not the easiest trip in the world. It can be expensive. There are limited transportation options...and even more limited seasons. But guess what? A visit to this very special region is absolutely worth...

Sun, sand and slots: A trip with mom to South Beach Casino & Resort

Once a year, my mother, sister and I embark on a mini-vacation together. We've been to places like Quebec City, Toronto, Victoria and Las Vegas - short trips that always include lots of laughs, good food and new adventures.

These date ideas will keep you busy every month in Manitoba

Whether you're a Hinge professional or someone in a longterm relationship, it's time to crank your dating game up a notch. No matter the month in Manitoba, there are an abundance of ways to get out and about and enjoy some quality time with your loved...

15 romantic ideas for outdoor proposals in Manitoba

Ahh February. 'Tis the season of love, romance and sweetness. It's no surprise that you might have commitment on the mind and we're here to help. Here are 15 locations that make the perfect backdrop for marriage proposals - now or in the future.

Celebrating connection, culinary creativity and all things cute and cozy at Pineridge Hollow

Shop, dine, explore, is the new live, laugh, love at Pineridge Hollow. Get ready to explore your own city to create your own story. If you're looking for a day trip, friends getaway, a sister reconnect, family fun, or the perfect mother-daughter double...

Manitoba’s literary locales

Canada is a fertile ground for scribes, and Manitoba has produced some of Can-Lit’s most unique voices. Readers and wordsmiths alike must check out these stomping grounds of four of Manitoba’s most prolific authors.

13 indoor water parks you want to be at right now

Is a beach vacation down south not in the budget this winter? When your heart needs to recharge, seek out another form of water therapy with a visit to one of these noteworthy indoor waterparks around our province.

6 Obscure Winter Sports in Manitoba That You Need to Try

Manitobans have learned to get creative with the snowy season. After all, it sticks around here for a bit, and you can't exactly hibernate all winter long. Learn about these winter obscure sports - perhaps only found in Manitoba - that keep us...

10 exciting adventures to have in Manitoba this winter

Winter is a season that beckons to be explored. Experience one of these 10 exciting adventures that get to the heart of winter and we're sure you'll uncover a new love for the season.

7 ways to cruise the Nestaweya River Trail in Winnipeg

Winnipeg earns its nickname 'Winterpeg' each January when The Forks officially opens the Nestaweya (Ness-ta-way-ah) River Trail, a spectacular winter attraction found nowhere else in Canada. This winter icon welcomes tens of thousands of visitors between...

Feel the holiday romance at these Hallmark locations in Manitoba

Manitoba’s charming small towns, wide open rural spaces and an enviable collection of historic buildings make it easy to imagine them as romantic movie sets.

Manitoba Winter Explorer Guide: 10 spots for enjoying arts & culture

Manitoba is Canada’s cultural cradle with world-class museums, stellar performing arts groups and a tight-knit creative community - be it musicians, chefs or filmmakers - that call it home. During winter, plan a visit to one of these cultural cornerstones.

Manitoba Winter Explorer Guide: 10 ways to find rest and relaxation this winter

Nothing says winter like getting cozy in the heat of a sauna, a mug of tea or a glass of spiked eggnog nestled between your hands.

Punkinhead the Sad Little Bear, Meat-Hook the Icelandic Elf and 7 other festive facts on Christmas in Manitoba

It might come as a surprise to learn that Christmas is indeed a topic of historical interest and depth. And why shouldn’t it be?

Manitoba Winter Explorer Guide: 10 places to strap on your skis

Manitoba’s landscape is ideal for dipping through forested areas on cross-country skis but that doesn’t mean we don’t also have some mean downhill slopes as well. From bunny hills and black diamonds to dips, dives, and straightaways, Manitoba’s winter...

Manitoba Winter Explorer Guide: 10 ways to go ice fishing

Combine Manitoba’s numerous lakes with our cold winters and you’ve got ideal conditions for an incredible ice fishing destination! From close-to-Winnipeg day trips with angling outfitters to more remote all-inclusive lodge experiences, there’s a way for...

5 things I learned from a visit to a military museum

The neat thing about a museum experience is that it's different for everyone. No two people share the same journey while there. Just as the museum exhibits are curated by professionals, an individual curates their own visit, selecting the poignant moments...

Are you a tombstone tourist? Three sites worth a stop in Manitoba.

Is being a tombstone tourist creepy? A little. Morbid? Maybe. But it can also be poignant and transformational...and that’s what good travel is all about.

Manitoba Winter Explorer Guide: 10 ways to see the northern lights this winter

Northern Lights can be seen across the province, with Churchill being considered one of the best places in the world to see them with its prime location directly beneath the aurora dome.

10 amazing stays in Manitoba where food is always close by

At the end of a long travel day, sometimes all you want to do is grab a bite to eat without having to venture too far.

Chasing the Northern Lights in Churchill

Chasing the northern lights is a lot like going on a fishing trip; there are no guarantees that you’re going catch the 'big one.' Predicting when this natural phenomenon that depends on super-heated gasses travelling millions of kilometers across the...

Through a child's eye: The Canadian Museum for Human Rights

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights' temporary exhibit ARTiculate Our Rights is the perfect reason for parents to bring curious minds on a visit to learn how art is a vision for human rights and a voice for change.

Your next vacation is at a research station in the wilds of Manitoba's subarctic

If your idea of a vacation tends to deviate from the norm of beach-lazing days, it’s time to clue into a total gem right here in Manitoba.

Choose your own water-based vacay in Portage La Prairie

Escaping to the middle of the prairie is not typically where Manitobans go for a summer holiday by the water. Yet, a detour off the beaten track to Portage La Prairie proves to have lots of ways for families to cool off and have one splash of a time.

Tours, characters and workshops highlight Parks Canada’s summer programs

How much does a blacksmith earn in 1852? Is that wild bergamot or prairie sage? What do I need to made candles from rendered beef tallow?

Rainbow Stage is a quintessential Manitoba summer experience

Did you know that Canada's largest and longest-running outdoor theatre is right here in Winnipeg? Rainbow Stage is opening its doors once again for an exciting season of open-air theatre.

Ripe for the picking: Manitoba’s berry boon

Manitoba’s annual crop of berries, saskatoons, raspberries and strawberries, come of age by late June. That’s also when legions of berry lovers hit fields across the province and harvest the sweet, luscious fruit for jams, pies and tarts. Enjoy a...

Let's go have a picnic: top spots for dining al fresco

Grab your picnic basket and blanket and hit the road on a day trip to one of these recommended picnic spots.

6 wonders of Manitoba's north

In all its incredible vastness, northern Manitoba is home to some of the most remarkable landmarks and landscapes in the province.

11 golf courses just outside Winnipeg sure to boost your handicap (or at least your farmer's tan)

It's not uncommon for golfers to get into a bit of a funk. Whether the swing's slicing, or your putts just aren't dropping, or you're tired of the same old holes on the same old course – a change of scenery is crucial to a golfer's morale (or at least...

10 must-dos to add to your summer explorer checklist

Here in Manitoba, every summer weekend is dedicated to the pursuit of adventure and fun.

Go north on your next adventure! 10 things to do in beautiful Flin Flon & Cranberry Portage

Summer in Manitoba is notoriously short, and while there's much to explore, why not take the road less travelled and set your sights on the pristine northern part of the province?

Prepare for takeoff! 3 day trips to take with your Manitoba Flight Pass

Soar to new heights with the Manitoba Flight Pass. The mobile savings pass bundles admissions at a discount to three aviation museums throughout Manitoba.

10 Manitoba 'field trips' to take this spring and summer

Do you remember the excitement you felt on field trip day? It was all about spending the entire day with your schoolmates, away from the usual classroom setting.

Thompson’s obscure wilderness offers fresh perspectives on paradise

It seems like a world away, far removed from the bright lights of Winnipeg and Manitoba’s populated south. Thompson is one of those places you hear about in conversation with others who have lived there, or travelled for work, but it’s not one of those...