BY CLAY LARROY
Traveling can be an
important part of your life, whether for business or for pleasure. You need to
do all of your research so that you don't forget to pack something important,
see what the best methods of transportation are, etc. Avoid crowds and save
money by visiting in the off-season. If you want to be able to enjoy your
vacation without having to battle a crowd of people everywhere you go, learn
when the popular months are for the location and plan your vacation for the
less popular time. Be aware, while it can save you money, in some locations you
may have to contend with less than ideal weather. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!
Things to see and do in Manitoba
Canoeing
Seal River in the north is
one of the most challenging canoe routes in Canada. Whiteshell Provincial Park,
a couple of hours from Winnipeg, offers a variety of routes from an easy
afternoon paddle to a multi-week wilderness adventure. The Mantario trail is a
four-day paddle through a beautiful system of lakes straddling the
Manitoba-Ontario border.
Fishing
Several of the northern
lakes are only accessible by air, and remote fly-in lodges are the answer to an
angler's wilderness dream. Fish for trout, northern pike, walleye, channel
catfish and Arctic grayling.
Folklorama
Canada's primary cultural
celebration, Folklorama (www.folklorama.ca) takes
place in Winnipeg each late July to mid-August. Go and be entertained and
educated by a rich and diverse spread of food, music, dance and history from
around the world - in particular, Canada's ethnic communities.
Icelandic Festival of Manitoba
The Icelandic Festival of
Manitoba, in Gimli, is the largest Icelandic gathering outside Iceland itself;
the province has strong historical connections to the country. It is a surreal
experience eating Icelandic food and watching people wearing Icelandic garb in
typical Canadian land.
Lake Winnipeg
On the eastern edge of the
Interlake Region, Lake Winnipeg has good sandy beaches and boats for hire. The
western shore was once New Iceland, a self-governing area settled by thousands
of Icelanders fleeing volcanic eruptions in their homeland.
Manitoba's national parks
The province's national
parks allow you to get close to some stunning scenery. The vast recreational
area of Riding Mountain National Park is prime black bear-spotting country.
Wildlife viewing, biking, backpacking and horse riding are all available.
Mennonite culture
Get a close-up view of
early Mennonite life in the German-speaking Mennonite town of Steinbach.
Northern Lights
Manitoba's wide open skies
and cool, calm starry night are perfect for viewing the Aurora Borealis (Northern
Lights) in winter. Churchill is a good spot in which to do so.
River Souris suspension bridge
Walk across the River
Souris on Canada's longest free suspension foot bridge. It is over 100 years
old and is a massive 177m (582ft) long.
Wapusk National Park
A remote area with a severe sub-Arctic climate, Wapusk National Park is
home to one of the world's largest known polar bear den sites, in Watersports
The
province's two huge lakes, Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba, are very popular
for watersports. The best-known spot is Grand Beach on Lake Winnipeg. Backed by
high, grass-topped sand dunes, it's a favourite swimming spot among locals,
owing to its shallow water and easy access. Sailboarding, windsurfing and
sailing are on offer.
Western Region
You can
see moose and wood bison in the Western region's densely wooded parklands. The
Spirit Sands, a 5-sq-km (1.9-sq-mile) tract of sand dunes towering over 30m
(100ft), are also well worth seeing. Minedosa is the region's flourishing
tourist centre with shopping areas, a beach, restaurants and nature trails.
Whales
Beluga
whales congregate at the mouth of the Churchill River by the thousand in
summer. Churchill, a sub-Arctic seaport in the far northeast, is best reached
by air across the vast flatlands running into Hudson Bay. It is known for its
birdwatching and as a centre for polar-bear-watching tours in autumn.
Whiteshell Provincial Park
Soak up
the flat, moss-wrapped terrain of Whiteshell Provincial Park, with its gorgeous
lakes and forests.
Winnie the Pooh
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Milne's hugely popular children's character Winnie
the Pooh was named after Winnipeg. A statue commemorates the bear
in Assiniboine Park and the only known oil painting of Winnie hangs in the
Pavilion Gallery.
Winnipeg paddle steamer
While in Winnipeg, catch a
paddle steamer through the city on the Red and Assiniboine rivers.
Winnipeg
One of Canada's most
culturally and racially diverse cities, Winnipeg is Manitoba's capital. Visit
the Legislative Building with Manitoba's symbol, the Golden Boy, balancing on
its dome; Manitoba Museum; St Boniface Cathedral Basilica; and Forks National Historic
Site, a large park with river walks, historic port, market, theatrical tours,
restaurants and concerts.
REFERENCE SITES:
http://www.travelresearchonline.com
I probably live in the best province for independent filmmakers. Manitoba has
a sort of thieving-magpie approach, trying to lift productions from other provinces
as well as from other countries. It makes it very hard for me to leave.
- Guy Maddin
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