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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...
Cinnamon buns, sculptures and village scenes in southern Manitoba
What drives you to explore more of your home province? Lured by giant cinnamon buns, a tranquil outdoor art gallery and a one-of-a-kind accommodation, I headed out on the road to Rosenort, Altona and Neubergthal.
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.
8 Manitoba hardwater adventures for those who have never been ice fishing before
Every winter, thousands of fishing enthusiasts descend on Manitoba's frozen waterways for some good ol' hard water angling. And while there are endless lakes and rivers to set up on, these 8 ice fishing adventures provide all the fixings for when your...
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.
The spirit of the voyageur is alive and well at Festival du Voyageur
The spirit of the voyageur endures at Festival du Voyageur, the largest winter festival in Western Canada. Here are 7 ways to tap into your inner voyageur at this Western Canada's largest winter festival…
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...
10 ways to spend New Year's Day in 2023
The New Year is here and that means new opportunities to explore in our favourite place...Manitoba! How will you ring in the New Year? If you're a planner like myself, not only will you be planning for New Year's eve, but you'll also be planning for the...
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.
8 Manitoba-inspired tipples sure to get you through the holiday season
'Tis the season for celebrations!
5 reasons you should turn your search for a Christmas tree into a family adventure
As snow swirls and twinkling lights reign supreme, if you haven’t already put up a Christmas tree, we know it’s on your mind.
10 local stores to shop for the perfect gift this season
Shopping at these 10 Manitoba stores means there's no need for returns, regrets or extravagant shipping fees.
Manitoba Winter Explorer Guide: 10 ways to snowmobile the province
There are many reasons why snowmobilers love Manitoba — the dense forest, the wide open lakes and the abundance of snow are just a few.
Manitoba Winter Explorer Guide: 10 places for family fun this season
Families who play together, stay together. Embrace winter in Manitoba by planning some family activities - both indoors and outdoors - that will have you enjoying the snowy season with some extra laughs.
Manitoba Winter Explorer Guide: 10 places to hike and skate
Strap on your snowshoes or ice skates and stay active this winter by venturing out onto some of the province’s top winter hiking trails and skating rinks.
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...
Too much stuff? 10 Manitoba experiences to give instead this holiday season
For the special person in your life who already has a collection of gizmos and gadgets aplenty, choose to gift these Manitoba experiences instead.
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...
6 spooky spots to explore in Manitoba
Manitoba is home to some of the oldest buildings in Western Canada. Prince of Wales Fort near Churchill is the oldest still-standing establishment in the province, built in the early 1700s, with Lower Fort Garry following close behind.
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.
Choose your adventure level: ways to view polar bears in Churchill during the fall migration
During October and November in Manitoba, all eyes turn north to Churchill. The sleepy frontier town (pop. 900) along the shores of Hudson Bay swells in population, transforming into a hot spot for wildlife-seeking travellers geared up to witness the...
Campfire stories: 5 of Manitoba’s most terrifying tales and legends
Gather 'round the flickering flame of the campfire and settle in for an evening of scares. Bring these terrifying tales on your next camping trip in Manitoba, and you're sure to feel a chill in the air over stories of ghosts, monsters, & aliens.
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 things we're thankful for in Manitoba
What are you thankful for? The answer to that question can be found on the front of every hand-turkey posted on an elementary classroom wall leading up to Thanksgiving weekend.
5 day trips to help you make amazing fall memories in Manitoba
Calling all autumn adventurers. Coziness seekers. Sweater enthusiasts. It's time to make new memories this fall in Manitoba.
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.
10 Indigenous experiences you must have this fall and winter in Manitoba
As the color of the leaves begin to change, make a plan to connect with the first peoples of the place we all call home through art, history, discussion, and exploration.
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...
Manitoba fall road trips: Whispers of the Whiteshell
Breathe in the outdoors in Whiteshell Provincial Park. This slice of the Canadian shield is rich in sunsets, boreal forest and ancient granite rock.
How to weekend in the Wheat City
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...
Where, when and how to see northern lights in Churchill, Manitoba
What does it feel like to see the northern lights dance above you in the remote subarctic? Many have described the experience as a humbling one; an awe-inspiring event that leaves one feeling so, so small in the grand scheme of our magnificent universe....
8 thought-provoking Indigenous art galleries and museums to visit this fall and winter
Art installations that make you stop in your steps. Interactive displays that cause moments of deep reflection. Joyous discoveries of histories you thought you knew.
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