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Winnipeg’s wild and woolly Festival du Voyageur!

Posted on February 11, 2010 by vivian is virtual

What: Festival du Voyageur Where: Near Fort Gibraltar + various “trading posts” across Winnipeg, MB When: February 12 – 21, 2010 Why: Got what it takes to be a voyageur? Put your jigging, fiddling, & even your beard to the … Continue reading →

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Top 5: what to see and do in Winnipeg

Posted on June 22, 2009 by vivian is virtual

Stopping in Winnipeg? Step off the platform on Main Street and head straight to these, my must-sees!: 1. The Forks (off Main St. where the Assiniboine and Red Rivers meet) For over six thousand years (when First Nations people first … Continue reading →

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Western Canada: 5 hot winter picks

Posted on January 13, 2009 by vivian is virtual

Forget about holing up indoors if you’re in Western Canada this season! From Winnipeg to Vancouver, band together with friends and family and genuinely enjoy winter at these festivals and events: Saskatoon – 2009 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships – … Continue reading →

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