The best things to do in Winnipeg, Manitoba
If Canada were a novel, Manitoba would be one of those chapters you think you can skim—until you realize it’s where all the good plot twists happen. Smack dab in the middle of the country, this prairie province is often overlooked, but that just makes discovering it all the more rewarding. From polar bear encounters…
Winnipeg might just be Canada’s most underrated city. Tucked into the heart of the prairies, it’s a place where big-sky beauty meets buzzing culture, and where every corner seems to hold a little surprise. One minute you’re wandering through a world-class museum shaped like a giant glass mountain, the next you’re floating down a lazy…
If there’s one thing Canadians know how to do, it’s make the most of summer. From patios to paddleboards, we squeeze every sunbeam out of the season—and now, we’re doing it with a side of gut-busting laughter. Enter: The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (GOCF), Canada’s most hilarious outdoor celebration that’s sweeping the country one punchline…
For two weeks each summer, scattered around the city of Winnipeg, lies a unique chance to travel around the world without actually getting on a plane. Sure, you won’t see the beautiful beaches of the Philippines or the colonial architecture of Spain but you will get a taste of the culture thanks to Folklorama. Known…
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead I was told that the most impressive feature of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights was the building itself but this couldn’t be more wrong. Sure, the building is…
It was my first folk fest and I wasn’t sure what to expect. Actually, I had never camped at a music festival before. I have been to Burning Man, which is absolutely amazing, and I’ve been to one-day music festivals as well but this would be my first time at a true music festival. I had heard something…
I just got back from paradise, only this time I’m not talking about Hawaii, Bali, or the coast of Mexico – I’m talking about the Thermëa spa in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I’m not kidding. I think this place may have saved my life. After months of intense stress, my back was knotting up, my legs were…