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2013 Spring Summer Events & Itineraries Guide

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Variety Heritage Adventure Park: Parks Canada Winnipeg Trolley Tours 21. Climb and zipline down a challenging ropes course, or try cable wakeboarding at Adrenaline Adventures. 34. Munch on popcorn and sip martinis while watching a flick in 22. Chill out to the sounds of soulful jazz and blues performances taking place during the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival (June 13-22). 35. Savour a taste of the Mediterranean at Arkadash Bistro + Taste the flavours of Mexico at one of the many new Mexican restaurants in Winnipeg, including Burrito Splendido, Modern Taco Company and Taco del Mar. 36. Pop over to Two Rivers gift shop at The Forks to pick up souvenir postcards, apparel, magnets and candles as a memento of your visit. 37. Shop till you drop at Canada's newest IKEA location for stylish home decor, kitchen gadgets, trendy furniture and more. 38. Admire the accomplishments of and memorabilia from the province's top athletes, such as Clara Hughes, Cindy Klassen and Bobby Hull, at the recently reopened Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. 39. Let the kids run around and learn about Manitoba's history at the Variety Heritage Adventure Park, an interactive playground at The Forks where history meets play for children of all abilities. 23. 24. Stroll along the peaceful Riverwalk at The Forks for pictureperfect views of the city's landscape. 25. Improve birding knowledge while watching Oak Hammock Marsh's resident naturalist identify and band birds. 26. Chow down on BBQ, watch pitmasters battle in a Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned competition, and groove to blues at the Winnipeg BBQ & Blues Festival held at Red River Exhibition Park (Aug 16-18). 27. Bring the family to watch the Winnipeg Goldeyes baseball team step up to the plate at Shaw Park. 28. Browse local farmers' markets, such as ones in St. Norbert, Wolseley and Red River Exhibition Park, for local produce, meat, baked goods and crafts. 29. Relive the days of the Roman Empire with a performance of Julius Caesar at the Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park by Shakespeare in the Ruins (May 30-June 22). 30. Get swept up in fast-paced stock car and pro-racing excitement at Red River Co-op Speedway race track. the comfort of cushy seats at the new Cineplex Odeon 18+ VIP Cinemas on McGillivray Boulevard. Lounge, where Moroccan, Middle Eastern, Italian and Turkish dishes are made using regional fare from local suppliers. 40. Pull up a provided chair and join the downtown lunch crowd at Air Canada Park for free concerts starring local musicians during the "Out to Lunch Concert Series," held at noon on Wednesdays in June, July and August. 41. Check out the Celebration Village at The Forks for unique food, authentic art and live entertainment as part of Aboriginal Day Live & Celebration (June 22). 42. Spend a beautiful summer evening at the Winnipeg Art 31. Learn the fascinating history and wild stories of the city's past aboard a heritage trolley on a "Heart of the Nation" city tour offered by Winnipeg Trolley Company. 32. Sneak a peek into the city's grandest buildings both new and old, including City Hall, Grant's Old Mill and Millenium Centre, during Doors Open Winnipeg (May 25 & 26). 43. Zoom down waterslides for all ages, splash around on bumper 33. Unwind at Winnipeg's newest retreat this summer, NordikSpa Nature, where Nordic baths offer a complete relaxation experience in nature. 44. Share appetizers from mussels to fries to pulled pork nachos www.tourismwinnipeg.com Gallery for its "Live on the Rooftop" concert series, featuring a range of music genres performed by local musicians (June 20, July 5, August 8, 15, 29). boats and play mini golf at Fun Mountain Water Slide Park in summer. inside the grandeur of The MET, a newly restored historic theatre. winnipeg itineraries 21

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