| No.2, Vol.2 | Spring 2012 | Tell a friend |
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| Prairie Design On the World's Runway |
Mark Fast is a Winnipeg fashion success story, but he is only one of a new wave of Manitoba designers who are winning international praise and a host of celeb clients. And for whom, Winnipeg or Manitoba serves to inspire their designs. [READ STORY] |
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Events Listing
Yuk, Yuks
April 5-15
Alan Thicke, Scott Thompson, Carolyn Rhea, but perhaps the funniest of these is...Shannon Tweed? Headliners of the Winnipeg Comedy Festival help get the city out of its post-winter slumber.
Showin' Pride
May 25-June
The largest LGBT gathering between Toronto and Vancouver, Pride Winnipeg turns a ripe 25 this year. Festivities for over 30,000 folks include a rally at the Legislative Buidling, a downtown parade, and a huge dance party at The Forks. |
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Winnipeg's Da Vinci Code Cracked |
Anyone who has seen the Manitoba Legislative building, the H-shaped tyndall stone structure with the iconic Golden Boy atop, will almost certainly agree that it's impressive. But who knew that it was Canada's most unique architectural landmark?
[READ STORY]
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Build It and They Will Come |
Architectural importance is one of Winnipeg's legacies. Maybe not as well known as perogies or The Guess Who, but in the city's 139 year history, there's been three waves of great architecture. [READ STORY] |
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| Latest News |
| I HeART Winnipeg: A Prairie Hotbed of Arts & Culture |
Travel Manitoba and Tourism Winnipeg invite qualified media to apply for an upcoming group media trip to Winnipeg September 27-30, 2012.
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Winnipeg Art Gallery during Nuit Blanche, an arts extravaganza. This event also kicks off ‘Winnipeg Now’, an exhibit of 13 Manitoba voices in contemporary art that have achieved international note.
We’ll tour you through our hippest ‘hoods and go behind the scenes at the city’s top galleries and performing arts venues, while taking in our gorgeous architecture and diverse culinary scene.
All transportation, accommodations, activities and meals provided.
Interested media must be on assignment or have strong commission potential for this story. All activities will be pre-determined and scheduled for the group. Media wanting customized, individual itineraries should request a separate media trip.
Please contact Julia Adams at jadams@travelmanitoba.com stating your interest. |
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| Interested in writing about Manitoba? |
| We´re standing by to help with all the details. |
Cathy Senecal -
Manager, Global Media Relations
Email: csenecal@TravelManitoba.com
Tel:(204)927-7827
Julia Adams -
Specialist, Media Relations
Email: jadams@TravelManitoba.com
Tel:(204)927-7808
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