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[ uniquely winnipeg ] Winnipeg Must-Sees When it's time to take a break from business, these are the special gems arper Dan H your delegates must experience while in Winnipeg ou r : T od e One of the best ways to explore the city is through the many guided walking tours, river boat excursions and interpretive tours available. Be whisked away for an evening of intrigue and mystery on a Hermetic Code Tour, where ancient Masonic mysteries, hidden symbols and numerological codes are revealed in the grand architecture of the Manitoba Legislative Building. Discover Winnipeg's unique neighbourhoods and their captivating histories, such as the National Historic Site—the Exchange District, the French culture of St. Boniface and the multicultural West End, on guided, self-guided and GPS walking tours. These tours are offered by the Exchange District BIZ, Tourisme Riel and West End BIZ. For spectacular views of the city, hop aboard a Splash Dash river boat cruise and enjoy historical commentary. The For ks : Ju n ca t ta H e erm C tic ern Int al on ati The Exc ha ng e Dis tric t: Excha nge District BIZ Manitoba's number one attraction, The Forks is found at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers. This nine-acre park, owned and operated by Parks Canada, is a beautiful natural oasis to explore lush open space, a tree-lined walkway, a new heritage playground and informative interpretive displays. Learn about the area's fascinating 6,000 year history as a meeting place while on a guided tour or river boat cruise. There is outdoor recreation to be enjoyed year round, including Arctic Glacier Winter Park and the popular skating Rivertrail in winter. In summer, The Forks Market plaza features fountains, open performance spaces, outstanding shopping and dining, and incomparable patios on the waterfront. Stroll across the Esplanade Riel pedestrian bridge and stop at Chez Sophie for a meal, before ending up in Winnipeg's vibrant French Quarter, St. Boniface. oto y ph gra TOURISM WINNIPEG | www.tourismwinnipeg.com/meetings Le vit Ph Winnipeg is renowned as a hotbed of talent with a diverse arts and culture scene offering everything from Bach to Broadway to ballet. Watch drama unfold at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Canada's longestrunning French language theatre, Le Cercle Molière, or the world's only theatre in a shopping mall, Prairie Theatre Exchange. Listen to the soothing sounds of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, sing along to popular Broadway tunes performed at Rainbow Stage, or take in the light-as-air steps of world-renowned Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Winnipeg S ymph ony Orc hes tra :K eit h 11

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