Approximately 45 minutes from downtown Winnipeg you will find Birds Hill Provincial Park. This is a multi-use park which Winnipeggers use as a day trip destination.
We have hiked or skied most of the... more
What does Manitoba have that places like Alberta or Ontario don't? We have beaches, cottages, camping and vacations spots galore. (Manitoba has 100,000 lakes).
For instance, only 70 minutes from... more
Lockport is a small community north of Winnipeg about 40 minutes travel. It is also the site of ancient agricultural inhabitation and also considered one of the oldest known settlement in Canada . The... more
If you have a bike in Winnipeg, there are some rough trails down by Assiniboine Park along the river. (Known by locals as 'The Monkey Trails')
These trails can also be found down by the river along... more
The absence of sea made resorts here famous and one among them is Lilac resort. It is said to be the Manitoba's most complete RV, camping resort and water park... more
Winnipeg is on a major flyway of geese and ducks. That means every spring and fall, we have thousands and thousands of birds that visit the retention ponds in... more
On the north side of town are numerous Ukrainian Churches, mostly Orthodox but one Catholic. At the Catholic Church is a shrine to a priest who they are... more
This simple museum is housed in the oldest building in Winnipeg and the largest oak log structure in North America, with the log brought up by the Red River... more
"ASSINIBOINE VALLEY RAILWAY"At the edge of the Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg is a spot to take the kids for a ride on a little train. While the Assiniboine Park... more
Every year at Kildonan Golf Course, there's a huge charity Golf Tournament. It's very exclusive and hard to get into. The rich and famous of Winnipeg come out... more
Kenora (Ontario) is 200kms East of Winnipeg. The drive there is gorgeous, the prairie gives way to the rocks of the Canadian shield and then the lake appears.... more
What do you want to know about Winnipeg? It is a city of 650,000. It is fairly isolated, and has lots to do. Manitobans are quite friendly (it says so on our license plates). If you have found work......
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, it is the heart of North America. It is a multicultural city with about 750,000 people friendly with welcoming spirit. The population of 1,177,800...
Winnipeg: The Coldest Place on Earth?
Well, not quite; however, it was recently rated the coldest major city in the world! What they meant by "major city" is unclear, but it's something to brag...
Winnipeg is many things, to many people. Those of us who live (lived) in the rural areas, found the city to be a refuge from small town life, with shopping galore, great restaurants, and 'good'...
I am told that if you were born in Toronto, the last place you would want to move to is Winnipeg.
However, if you were born in Toronto and move to Winnipeg, you'll never move back.
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