Beyond central St. Boniface: exploring Norwood and Old St. Vital

How long has it been since you explored a neighbourhood other than your own? Add some adventure into your weekend as we guide you through some of Winnipeg's best neighbourhoods. This blog post features businesses in the Norwood and Old St. Vital areas.

St. Boniface Neighbourhood: Winnipeg Part 1

Winnipeg brews and booze to sip this fall

8 fun and colourful spots in Winnipeg that will brighten your day

5 fun things to do at West Hawk

All summer long, we've been asking Manitobans to explore more of their home province. While Whiteshell Provincial Park is a tried and true tradition for many - believe it or not - this was my first time spending time at the famous West Hawk Lake. Why...

Portage la Prairie: 10 things to do on the island

Learning about sport, art and post-war life at the RCA Museum

7 spots in Manitoba to meet adorable cats

Cat lovers: back me up. Attractions are so much better when there's a friendly resident cat to meet.

6 heritage villages to learn about Manitoba's pioneer past

As you stay close to home this summer, show Manitoba some love by diving into some prairie history. There is no better place to learn and understand our province's bygone pioneer era than at a rural heritage village, which are the heart of many...

7 versions of “you” who will love a trip to Clear Lake Country

When it comes to wondering what your trip to Riding Mountain National Park is going to look like, I can offer you one: Clear Lake Country is ready for YOU…whatever version of you that may be.

6 giant roadside gems of the Interlake

How do you make an already amazing road trip ever better? Add in some roadside attractions! On your next trip up to the beaches of the Interlake, make a few stops along the way at these giant Interlake gems!

Giant pumpkins, sturgeon and more: 8 amazing roadside attractions to discover on your next road trip

When it comes to roadside attractions, bigger is always better! From Roland to La Riviere, explore the Pembina Valley with these 8 larger than life monuments and statues.

Get to know Manitoba's "unofficial" capitals (and a few that we definitely just made up)

Whether it be roadside attractions, an abundance of a certain species, or a feature flower: Manitoba's towns and cities each have their own distinctive flair. So what are some of Manitoba's towns and cities known for? Read on for Manitoba's known but...

Honey dill at home: 4 ways to make a signature Manitoba sauce

How do you like your honey dill sauce? Heavy on the honey? Mostly mayo? Extra dilly?Explore Manitoba from your kitchen by making this signature Manitoba dipping sauce at home.

Eat like a Manitoban: Hearty Moose Stew with Winter Root Vegetables and Bannock Recipe

Growing up in a Cree family, one of the first words you learn is michiso, which means eat! I spent most of my early childhood with my mom’s side of the family, the Garson’s, in Split Lake Manitoba - or Tataskweyak Cree Nation. Split Lake is a small...

The heart of New Iceland: 10 things to do in Gimli, Manitoba

In Norse mythology Gimli is known as the most beautiful place in the after life, where only the worthy will be transported after death.

Grab your garbage mitts, farmer's sausage, and frisnok!? Manitoba lingo guide 2.0

Last winter, we published our first Manitoba lingo guide titled 'A fat boy and a jambuster play spongee at a social.' It struck a funny bone with many of our readers and they commented with loads of other regional colloquialisms they wanted added to the...

6 of the coziest cottages, lodges and one-of-a-kind stays to experience this winter in Manitoba

There's no shame in hibernating through the cold winter months, but there's no reason why you can't enjoy the same level of coziness and relaxation while also exploring the province. Grab your special someone and cuddle into one of these 6 amazing winter...

7 beverages that pair perfectly with a Manitoba winter experience

Why a visit to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is a must on any Winnipeg itinerary

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights stands alone as the only museum in the world dedicated to the topic of human rights around the globe. The first national museum in Canada to be built outside of the capital region, it is both a reminder of and homage...

5 glowing attractions to light up your holiday season

The darker the days get, the brighter our lights shine! Around the province, Manitobans are lighting up their homes and businesses for the holiday season but some places take holiday lights to a whole other level. Check out these five seasonal attractions...

Why don't they have a Winnipeg Museum?

The water and the wild: 10 things to do in Flin Flon, Manitoba

Water. Rock. Art. Adventure. These are the words that should come to mind when you think of Flin Flon, Manitoba, a small city located 8 hours north of Winnipeg along the Saskatchewan border. From indie music festivals and fishing derbies to snowmobile...

10 spots that will make you fall in love with Whiteshell Provincial Park all over again

It's no wonder that Whiteshell Provincial Park is one of the province's most popular parks. Characterized by stunning lakes, rivers, boreal forest and of course the rugged Precambrian Shield, the Whiteshell is a nature lover's sanctuary. This year, make a...

5 ways to achieve the ultimate autumn getaway in Riding Mountain National Park

Treaty 2If you are a lover of peace and quiet, there's no doubt that you also know that the shoulder season is where it's at. This is especially true for Riding Mountain National Park, where by mid September, much of the summertime crowds have dissipated....

5 must-do family activities for the best summer weekend at Spruce Woods Provincial Park

Meditative Camp Morton: how this tiny provincial park helps visitors unwind

When you visit Camp Morton, a tiny provincial park tucked away 8 km north of Gimli, it’s easy to understand why Monsignor Thomas W. Morton choose the spot in 1920 to develop a Roman Catholic summer camp for children.Crashing waves, verdant lawns, and...

4 reasons to add Swan Valley to your list of Manitoba adventures

Swan Valley may not seem like an obvious choice for a new encounter with Manitoba. It’s north in Manitoba, but not the North of Manitoba. More southwesterly if you’re trying to be really specific, it’s about a five-hour-plus drive away from Winnipeg –...

Yurt life is the life for me: Why you should live that "Yurt Life" at Stephenfield Provincial Park

I am not a camper. It’s not that I’m against it, but growing up, it just kind of…never really happened. And now here I am, a real adult, with a real job, not confident if I can set up a tent in under two hours. So when the opportunity arose to spend some...

How to have the best weekend ever in Portage la Prairie

The sun is shining and it's time to get out and explore. But sometimes exploration can be exhausting and time-consuming and really, just a terribly long drive. That's where a family weekend getaway in Portage la Prairie comes in.

Plot your next day trip to St. Norbert with these key stops

Ask just about anyone about the first thing that comes to mind when they hear “St. Norbert” and I’d bet you anything that the first response would be the farmers’ market. That the lively Saturday Saint-Norbert Farmers’ Market – also open on Wednesdays –...

8 Manitoba harvests outside Winnipeg that bring the flavours, flowers and local fare

Manitoba’s farms and markets are getting into the groove of summer. And that rich local food selection that finds its way into our farmers’ markets and later on to our dining tables is all thanks to the hard work and behind-the-scenes processes that take...

5 Small Towns in Manitoba That Will Charm and Delight You

Love uncovering the small town gems of Manitoba? So do we! Wherever your next adventure takes you, plan to stop into one of these 5 adorable towns, communities and villages for a stroll, a bite to eat and a photo-op along the way.

7 picnic perfect foods that are made in Manitoba

Picnic. There are few words that can pack summer, fun, food and sunshine into two syllables like the word picnic. Once the warm weather hits, there is almost nothing more pleasurable than packing up a cooler or basket, putting down a blanket or pulling up...

Lace up and launch out on one of these walking tours around Winnipeg

Walking is one of those things most city dwellers just do and Winnipeg is one of those places where walking is such a forgone conclusion that we often do it without giving it a second thought. But Winnipeg has a few intriguing surprises up its sleeve and...

10 gorgeous places to camp this summer in Manitoba

A summer without camping isn't summer at all. This is a sentiment shared by many (I'd argue, most) Manitobans and one that rings true to my heart. While you may already have your go-to spots and your seasonal sites secured, I challenge you to expand your...

These are the Manitoba places you should visit, based on your zodiac sign

A fat boy and a jambuster play spongee at a social!? A guide to decoding Manitoba lingo

To an outsider, a “Goog” “meat shoulder” or “booter” sound like the punchline of a bad joke. But to a Manitoban, these words actually have meaning. English and French are widely spoken across Canada, but every region has a unique vocabulary only...

9 cool Winnipeg eats when you’ve got the palate of an 8-year-old (aka you’re the picky eater)

8 museums to help while away winter (for the non-outdoorsy type)

5 things to do at Asessippi if you’re terrified of skiing

9 Instagram-worthy spots to take pictures of your pet

You’ve heard it been said, “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.”

10 spectacular views in Manitoba that you have to see with your own eyes

Since most people still think of Manitoba as having only flat, prairie landscape, it may come as a surprise that our province actually has three diverse ecosystems: prairie, boreal and tundra.

Fall in love with Manitoba's other waterfall-Wekusko Falls

When you're thinking about Manitoba waterfalls, the Insta-worthy Pisew Falls may be what comes to mind. Or maybe it's the falls in the Whiteshell, like Rainbow or McGillivray Falls. A real Manitoba waterfall expert might even know that Kwasitchewan Falls...