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WINNIPEG HOTEL SPOTLIGHT Farming in an urban forest FortWhyte Alive is Winnipeg's gorgeous urban nature oasis, home to North America's largest urban bison herd, numerous lakes and wetlands, countless trails through aspen forests, and FortWhyte Farms, which has been teaching youth how to farm since 2003! Tours of FortWhyte Farms will introduce your group to sustainable urban agricultural practices, providing farm-to-fork education through diverse, hands-on workshops. Come see how to take care of livestock (the farm is home to pigs, rabbits, hens and more, all of which are pasture-raised), learn the nuances of beekeeping and get an intimate look at horticulture – touching on subjects like heritage seeds, gardening, and how FortWhyte Farms uses a passive solar cold- climate greenhouse. fortwhytefarms.com - 204.989.8353 Farm-to-table at The Forks The Forks, Manitoba's most-visited attraction, is home to excellent locally sourced shops, river boat tours, a huge licenced outdoor patio, and one of Canada's best food halls, where your group can choose from a world of flavours provided by some of the city's best chefs, restauranteurs and food trucks. The food hall is located in the centre of the market, and one of its most striking features is the grain mill, which Winnipeg's iconic bakery Tall Grass Prairie uses daily to mill heritage wheats like red fife and spelt for its delicious baked goods and breads. Other food kiosks that specialize in local ingredients include Red Ember Common (their charcuterie is sourced from their family's farm), Passero (wheat for the housemade pastas), Nuburger (local grass-fed beef) and Fergie's Fish 'n Chips, whose walleye comes from lakes located north of the city. theforks.com - 204.987.4380 Fairmont Winnipeg Winnipeg's premier hotel will instantly charm your group with its legendary service and stately ambiance. Fairmont Winnipeg features 340 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, each of which greet guests with elegant décor and comfortable accommodations. Large windows in all the rooms provide guests with stunning views of the historic Exchange District, the famous corner of Portage and Main, or the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. Amenities include a fitness room and saltwater pool overlooking The Forks, valet service, high- speed internet, and the acclaimed VG Restaurant and Lounge, which is known for working with local suppliers on its seasonal, farm-to-table menus. fairmont.com/winnipeg - 1.800.441.1414 Quality Inn & Suites Centrally located in Winnipeg's Fort Rouge neighbourhood, this newly renovated Quality Inn & Suites will see your group situated just five minutes from downtown, along with the University of Manitoba (and its Investors Group Field), the Pan Am Pool, Assiniboine Park Zoo, Bell MTS Place, and The Forks National Historic Site. This hotel offers many full-service features and amenities, including free wireless high-speed Internet, free hot breakfast and coffee, free parking – including bus parking, an exercise room, accessible rooms, and so much more. Within the hotel you'll also find Lexy's Restaurant and the Winn City Pub, both of which can accommodate groups. choicehotels.com/Winnipeg/QualityInn - 204.588.7834