Header photo:  Cody Fjeldsted Manitoba can sometimes be taken for granted, even overlooked. But for those who have chosen to give the prairie province a chance, they have discovered why Manitoban pride abounds and what makes this place so special. With Manitoba named one of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel for 2019, you owe it to yourself and your sense of adventure to discover what all the fuss is about and now is as good a time as any. Here are 10 reasons why we’re one of the best regions in the world.

Just off of a weekend of remembrance and celebration, this week will be a short one for some of us. But it’s still more than enough time to take in a comedy night here, a play there, or some other event happening in the province. We’ve put together a pretty lengthy list of options for you to choose

Let's face it, the items found in museums can be pretty cool. Things are old, beautiful, handcrafted, shiny and contain stories of the past. It's sometime hard not to wander through a space and wish you could have that amazing painting hanging on the wall in your own living room. With that idea in

Header Image by: Jimmy Chau (click for full photo) Ceilings have been decorated and adorned for centuries. Indeed, there's something awe-inspiring about standing beneath an intricately designed ceiling that fills your entire vision. And lucky for us, we have quite a few beauties right here in Manitoba. Here are 7 of the best ceilings in the province...

Header Photo by Jad Davenport Happy #PolarBearWeek ! Led by Polar Bears International , #PolarBearWeek celebrates the fall polar bear migration to Churchill, Manitoba, where bears gather in anticipation of the big freeze. With this annual migration in mind, it's no surprise that Churchill (known as

This weekend marks the commemoration of the Canadian soldiers whose sacrifices led to the liberties and freedom we now enjoy today. Remembrance Day is often one of sombre reflection, but it should also be a day of thoughtful celebration and gratitude for just how far we’ve come. As you go through

Saviez-vous qu’il a existé des paresseux géants dans l’Ouest canadien? Saviez-vous que la Terre a connu cinq extinctions majeures au cours de son histoire? Connaissez-vous vraiment l’histoire du Manitoba? Une chose est certaine : on en apprend rarement autant qu’en passant une journée au Musée du

Header photo: @duncanhasker It has been a BIG week for Manitoba! Just in case you missed it, our province was named one of the world’s top 10 regions to visit in 2019 by Lonely Planet . This recognition of Manitoba sets us apart, and lets the rest of the world see what we already knew all along.

I thought I knew the Wheat City. With family roots in the fields of southwest Manitoba , I spent a fair amount of time in Brandon growing up: holiday breaks visiting cousins, an annual outing to the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair , and a handful of high school sporting events all framed my experience of

Header Photo from Harlem Globetrotters As the weather turns and folks retreat to their fall routines, there’s nothing quite like getting yourself out of the house and into the stands to get loud and proud for your favourite team. For sports fans, Manitoba has become a true hub that can give you a