Manitoba Road Trips: Between the Lakes

This Manitoba road trip takes you from Oak Hammock Marsh all the way up to Arborg for an adventure that can be done in a day, depending on where you're starting from.

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 Road Trips: Beachy Keen

Lake Winnipeg is massive. At 425 km long and up to 109 km wide, it is the fifth largest lake in Canada.

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...

Things to do During Black History Month in Manitoba

February is Black History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities.

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.

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.

Stunningly Steinbach: Simmering in Style, Culture and Culinary Delight

Like a pot of schmauntfatt simmering on the stove, there's more than Mennonite history cooking in Steinbach. An eloquent bed and breakfast, divine culinary treasures, shops that are worth the drive, a fusion of artistic brewing and a cultural classic come...

Culture and Community: Jeudis Franco Thursdays in St. Boniface

Jeudis Franco Thursdays happens every Thursday during the summer with activities throughout the entire day. The best part of it all? You can choose your own adventure.

13 Unexpected Ideas to Help You Fill the Family Calendar this Summer

Summer time = family time. For those with young kids who need to keep busy, for the grandparent looking for new outing ideas to share with the little ones and for any caregivers in between, our list brings together the unexpected and perhaps new-to-you to...

Manitoba Kid's Choice Pass: Adventures For The Whole Family

Check out the Manitoba Kid's Choice Pass to save on your museum visits with the whole family this summer.

How to Celebrate Tourism Week in Manitoba

Get ready for new adventures! From April 15 to 19, National Tourism Week marks the perfect opportunity to discover hidden gems across the province and celebrate everything Manitoba has to offer. We’ve rounded up a few ways you can join in the celebration.

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....

Where To Find Pie on Pi Day in Manitoba

Today is PI day, and we’re here for the tasty celebration. March 14th, better known as 3.14 PI DAY. We’re talking sweet pies, savoury pies, meat pies, fruit pies, and the most roundest and proudest of the baking bunch. Which pie reigns supreme? We've...

Beyond the Beat: Finding A New Protest Song

Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights showcases how music has played a crucial role in shaping and reflecting social and political movements throughout history.

Selkirk: A Destination for Good Eats, Inspired Art and Great Shopping

It’s home to Chuck the Channel Catfish, the Marine Museum of Manitoba and a championship hockey team named The Steelers, and if you dig a little deeper, Selkirk has plenty more to offer. Spend a little time in the city on the banks of the Red River that...

B is for Brandon, Bowling, Brews, and Breathtaking Views

Here are 8 reasons why Brandon will bring you back this winter season for more food, more fun and more reasons to stop in to stay awhile. Brandon has roots in not only agricultural history, but tourism growth that has stemmed from their hospitality and...

6 Places to Learn Something New This November in Manitoba

November is an in-between month that is often unpredictable. Fall might be lingering, or perhaps winter has already begun.

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,...

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 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...

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,...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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?

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.