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10 Things to Do in Manitoba This Week
Late summer is a good time to shop a little closer to home. Browse the markets, meet the people behind local businesses and see what catches your eye along the way. Here are 10 things to do this week in Manitoba!
Morden
1. Morden Corn & Apple Festival
August 28 to 30
Celebrate one of Manitoba's premier summer festivals at the Morden Corn & Apple Festival! Enjoy three days of free family entertainment, live music featuring The Tea Party, Manitoba's largest parade, over 200 vendors, artisan alley, a farmers' market, free corn and apple juice, a midway, Sunday's Classic Car Show, delicious food and activities for all ages. Experience the best of community, music and tradition in the heart of the Pembina Valley.
119 Wasagaming Dr, Wasagaming
2. Third and Bird Clear Lake Market
August 28 to 29
Take a trip out to Clear Lake for Third + Bird’s market at Danceland in Wasagaming. Browse more than 30 Canadian makers, with daytime shopping on both days and a special evening market on Saturday.
38073 Mun 49N STE-GENEVIÈVE
3. PERLAGE: A Métis Voyage
August 30
Take time to learn about Métis culture through PERLAGE: A Métis Voyage with Borealis Beading. The experience connects beading with Métis history and cultural learning in a setting designed to share both the craft and the stories behind it.
520 Lagimodiere Blvd, Winnipeg
4. Winnipeg Mint’s 50th Anniversary
August 29
Celebrate 50 years of the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg during its open house on August 29. Take a free self-guided tour through the facility and strike your own commemorative token marking the anniversary.
33165 Provincial Road 331 Portage la Prairie
5. Whoop and Hollar Festival
August 29 to 30
Lean into the sounds of summer at the 12th annual Whoop & Hollar Folk Festival. Saturday sets the stage at Cottonwood Acres before Sunday shifts to Island Park for a free afternoon of music.
2652 Saskatchewan Ave E, Portage la Prairie
8. Fort at Night Market
August 29
Make a stop in Portage La Prairie for Fort at Night Market. Shop and support more than 40 local vendors. Grab something to eat before taking in the museum after dark or hang out in the beer garden to ease into the evening.
10. 5 Different Ways to Experience Summer in Manitoba
Float along a scenic channel, discover a Winnipeg neighbourhood through its food and murals, spend an evening paddling in the city or turn a road trip into a day of exploring gardens, trails and wide-open spaces. Whether you’re looking for an easy afternoon adventure or a reason to explore somewhere new, these Manitoba experiences offer a different way to make the most of the season.
About The Author
Hello! My name is Jonah. Born and raised in Winnipeg, I’ve realized there’s still so much of this amazing province I have yet to see. I am on a mission to explore it all, so stay tuned for more stories from my adventures!
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