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10 Things to do in Manitoba: Sept 25 to Oct 1
This week, think new-to-you. Take a bite out of Manitoba's most popular burger, trek to Tulabi Falls, keep up with culture and creativity, go pumpkin crazy, or savour the shoulder season of fall. Here are 10 things to do this week in Manitoba!
10 Things to do in Manitoba: Sept 11 to 17
Crunch, whoosh, sip, snap and ahhhh. The sounds of fall are here! This week, crunch through leaves as you weave through trails, hear the whoosh of a fresh breeze rolling through the trees, sip a hot beverage, snap a family selfie and get ready to say...
2023 Guide to Craft Sales and Markets in Manitoba
As the leaves take on warm hues and temperatures cool, craft vendors, enthusiasts and shoppers in Manitoba are gearing up for craft show season.Did we miss your sale? Send an email with the date, name and location of your sale to...
10 Things to do in Manitoba: Sept 4 to 10
The heart wants what the heart wants. Sometimes, the hearts also needs a little something extra. This week, tend to that tender touchstone that thrives inside us all. Is your heart longing to explore? How about to escape? Maybe, it needs a road trip or to...
En Route! Three Francophone Adventures to Explore on a Fall Day Trip Through Manitoba
It's that wonderful time of the year when the sweaters come out, the boots come on and the air is crisp and cool. That's right, it's fall, the trendiest and most pumpkin-spiced fueled season of the year. It's also the time for corn mazes, fall suppers,...
Finding a piece of Canada’s fur trading history up the Nelson River
Can’t get enough outdoor adventure? Always looking for that next thrill?
Capturing that Clear Lake Country Charm
It's a summer staple in Manitoba to see a stunning sunset. But, not without a little charm. We're talking about that Clear Lake Country charm. What does charm look like? Is it the nostalgia of taking a crunchy bite out of your favourite childhood cereal,...
A summer guide to Flin Flon: 24 hrs in this storied northern town
Flin Flon, the northern Manitoba town with a curious name, is more than its mining identity. If you're travelling north, plan an overnight or two in this quirky town that is equally as proud of its rugged wilderness setting as its burgeoning arts and...
The Manitoba Explorer App: your passport to adventure and wonder
It's summertime, and that can only mean one thing: it's time to hit the road and explore Manitoba! And this summer promises to be even more exciting because the Manitoba Explorer App is at your fingertips.
8 used bookstores to visit in Manitoba
If you’re a collector of old books (or if you know one), there’s a real thrill to combing through the shelves of a used bookstore or book sale; searching through old romance novels and movie tie-ins to find that one book you’ve always wanted to read, but...
10 storytellers of Turtle Island: Indigenous experiences you can learn from
From quiet moments around the beading table to heart-racing adventures on the sub-Arctic landscape, Indigenous storytellers bring history and culture to life for the most transformative kind of travel experiences.
10 places to broaden your horizons this summer in Manitoba
Just when you think you’ve already made every signature Manitoba memory, there always seems to be another trick up the sleeve of our charming province.
Western wonders in Virden: art, history and the great outdoors in the Prairie Gateway region
There’s a gentle roll in the landscape that welcomes visitors to the western reaches of Manitoba.
10 ways Brandon brings you back for more
There's a lot to explore beneath the Wheat City's quiet, agrarian facade. Brandon is Manitoba's second largest city, and thus, very worthy of a weekend getaway for under-the-radar gems that'll leave you wanting more. Here are 10 reasons why you need to...
5 Winnipeg neighbourhoods you want to explore
Whether you're visiting Manitoba's capital city from out of town or you're a local eager to plan a staycation, here are the neighbourhoods you should explore to have a top Winnipeg experience.
How I'm spending 48-hours in Winnipeg with my kids
I love being a tourist in my backyard. I'm taking full advantage of my kids being out of school to take them on a learning vacation...around their hometown of Winnipeg. Check out our 48-hours itinerary, which combines learning indoors, fresh air outdoors,...
Manitoba road trips: Perfectly Parkland
See iconic prairie giants and make your way into the wild wild west of the Parkland on this outdoor adventure.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 Winnipeg neighbourhoods you want to explore during the cool seasons
Whether you're visiting Manitoba's capital city from out of town or you're a local eager to plan a staycation, here are the neighbourhoods you should explore to have a top Winnipeg experience.
Through a child's eye: The Canadian Museum for Human Rights
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights' temporary exhibit ARTiculate Our Rights is the perfect reason for parents to bring curious minds on a visit to learn how art is a vision for human rights and a voice for change.
2022 guide to craft sales and markets in Manitoba
Craft show season is here which means you can shop handcrafted goods from hundreds of local vendors in preparation for the holiday season. Did we miss your sale? Send an email to bsewards@travelmanitoba.com to get added to the list.
The windows, walkways, and walls of the Riel District
If windows, walkways, and walls could speak, what would they say? Imagine the words they have heard, the things they have seen, and the people they have met. Step back in time to the heart of humble and hard working history that is the Riel District....
Tours, characters and workshops highlight Parks Canada’s summer programs
How much does a blacksmith earn in 1852? Is that wild bergamot or prairie sage? What do I need to made candles from rendered beef tallow?
Rainbow Stage is a quintessential Manitoba summer experience
Did you know that Canada's largest and longest-running outdoor theatre is right here in Winnipeg? Rainbow Stage is opening its doors once again for an exciting season of open-air theatre.
Ultimate dinosaurs! Meet new fossilized friends at Manitoba Museum
Is there a dinosaur fan in your family? The one who asks for yet another dinosaur book, doesn’t mind watching dino documentaries over and over and wants a dinosaur on their birthday cake?
10 must-dos to add to your summer explorer checklist
Here in Manitoba, every summer weekend is dedicated to the pursuit of adventure and fun.
Prepare for takeoff! 3 day trips to take with your Manitoba Flight Pass
Soar to new heights with the Manitoba Flight Pass. The mobile savings pass bundles admissions at a discount to three aviation museums throughout Manitoba.
10 Manitoba 'field trips' to take this spring and summer
Do you remember the excitement you felt on field trip day? It was all about spending the entire day with your schoolmates, away from the usual classroom setting.
Hands-on history at the St. Pierre Museum
Being able to participate in an experience goes a long way in learning, understanding and enjoying a tour. That’s exactly what these two tours at the St. Pierre Museum provide—a hands-on approach to history and food.
Water is life: Finding Indigenous perspective at the Winnipeg Art Gallery
A visit to Winnipeg wouldn't be complete without some time spent at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
8 unique finds in the museums you love to visit
When you step foot into a museum, each visit is its own journey as you discover a new artifact or gain more knowledge. Next time you visit one of these beloved, venerable museums throughout the province, make a point to seek out a unique find that allows...
Reconnecting and rejoicing at Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum
Embarking on a walking tour at Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum will have you feeling connected and proud of your Métis and Franco-Manitoban heritage. Maybe it will even inspire you to start your own journey of discovery and healing in this time of...
Manitoba 150: Build it and they will come to these 8 architectural and engineering gems
Get rewarded for exploring Manitoba with the Explore 150 app - where no two destinations are the same, and you earn more entries for visiting harder-to-reach locations!
History, culture and food: a day in the Riel Region
From start to finish, morning to night, the Riel Region delivers on history, culture, delicious eats and friendly faces. A day trip through the Riel Region will take you from the birthplace of Manitoba through its fur trade era to experiencing today’s...
6 must-do day drives before the snow flies
It's deep into autumn, and the daytripping we're doing now around Manitoba officially looks different. Sure, there may be less hiking, golfing and beach time, but we can still explore by making a museum, shop or restaurant our main reason for hitting the...
