Winnipeg mixes small-town good manners with multicultural vibrancy and a great culinary scene, so don’t leave it off your travel map.
in Manitoba’s north – but this under-the-radar city mixes small-town good manners with multicultural vibrancy, and has plenty to offer in its own right.Take a stroll or bicycle ride along the Red River at The Forks, a traditional meeting place for more than 6000 years.is the ideal place to get a sense of Winnipeg’s fascinating history.
Once you’ve taken in the landscaped parklands and interpretive river walk, head to the stone stables that now house The Forks Markets for a spot of gift shopping – perhaps a pair of handmade Indigenous story boots or moccasins fromWinnipeg is illuminated with festive lights in winter and packed with good cheer at Christmas., which features well-curated displays in a stunning architectural setting.
Winnipeg itself was once home to a sizable Francophone community, and across the Red River from the CMHR lies the, which still maintains a Gallic flavour and is home to the grave of Louis Riel. He was a leader of Manitoba’s Métis people – descendants of “mixed marriages” between French fur traders and Indigenous women, with a unique identity formed from the fusion of the two cultures.
Hanged for treason in 1885 after leading an insurrection against the nascent confederated government, Riel is now seen as a hero by many – a sort of French-Canadian Ned Kelly, if you will.
Head to Thermëa for a thermal revival at any time of year: the website has tips to make the most of the experience.If you’re not planning on trekking to the sub-Arctic north for real, the ‘Journey to Churchill’ exhibit atgives a taste of the tundra up close – polar bears, seals, Arctic foxes, wolves and a majestic pair of snowy owls.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Police identify 73yo man as shooter in fatal Canadian attackThe man targeted people who lived in the same building as he did, as details emerge about a long running legal dispute that include a restraining order against the shooter.
Read more »
What 'rockstar' Aussie did for 'inspired generations'The Australian athletics legend, who today was remembered at a state memorial service, had a colossal impact. Just ask Ryan Gregson. 9WWOS
Read more »
Mr Rudd goes to Washington, and not everyone will be pleasedOPINION: Why Anthony Albanese chose Kevin Rudd as US ambassador
Read more »
‘A deranged masterpiece’: why you should watch The Discreet Charm of the BourgeoisieNeed something to watch while waiting for Christmas lunch this year? Why not watch a bunch of people not get fed
Read more »
Making up with a superpower: Wong’s China visit and why it mattersWill Wong’s visit make China less of a threat? Foreign Affairs Correspondent Matthew Knott and North Asia Correspondent Eryk Bagshaw debate the issues arising from Penny Wong’s mission.
Read more »