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Carnaval. If you're seeking a more casual vibe, The King's Head Pub serves up top-notch pub grub and often has live entertainment. Culture vultures enjoy performances by Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet or the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Numerous summer festivals take over venues throughout the city, such as the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival in June, the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival in July and the Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition in August. Also in August, check out Folklorama, where you can travel to countries from around the world at pavilions offering diverse and culturally rich food creations, music and entertainment. ●Full Day 2 Dine in the grandeur of The Fort Garry Hotel with a full hot and hearty buffet breakfast. This former Grand Trunk Railway hotel celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Make your way back to the Exchange District for a fun morning of gallery hopping. Start off at Mayberry Fine Art to admire works by leading Canadian artists, such as Rose-Aimee Belanger, Joe Fafard and Wanda Koop. Continue along to Warehouse Artworks, which is brimming with stylish art prints for all tastes. Next, visit Gurevich Fine Art for contemporary paintings, photography, prints and sculpture. Stroll over to the east side of the Exchange District and check out Martha Street Studio Gallery, home to regular exhibits highlighting cutting-edge art. A two-minute drive away lays the edgy Graffiti Gallery, where Winnipeg's urban artists gather to celebrate all types of art, from street to aboriginal to performance art. Nourish any hunger with a stop at Dessert Sinsations. Soups, sandwiches and healthy salads made from scratch make this eatery a popular spot with the downtown lunch crowd. Then, head to the Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art. This centre for talent explores ideas and issues affecting today's society through art in various media that spans television, architecture, film, photography, sound and new media. Just across the street is the Winnipeg Art Gallery, Canada's oldest civic art gallery, currently celebrating its 100th anniversary. More than 24,000 pieces ranging from 15th-century European paintings to 21st-century American multimedia art are stored in this renowned gallery. From May 11-August 18, make sure to visit the exhibit 100 Masters: Only in Canada. This presentation of 100 masterworks borrowed from 28 museums across Canada is a must-see. Architecture buffs will enjoy a Hermetic Code Tour, part of the Canadian Tourism Commission's Signature Experiences Collection. Experience Winnipeg's own "Da Vinci Code" as you unlock mysteries, numerological codes and Freemasonic symbols hidden within the walls of the grand Manitoba Legislative Building, a provincial icon. To end the day, head to trendy Osborne Village. Dine on authentic Thai cuisine from piquant curries and pad thai at Sukothai, or line up before the doors open to grab a coveted seat at Segovia Tapas Bar and Restaurant. After eating the last crumb, it's time to take in some live music at The Cavern in the Village, or drive to Le Garage Café in St. Boniface, Park Theatre in South Osborne or West End Cultural Centre for indie acts. If musical theatre is more up your alley, catch a performance at Rainbow Stage. Welcome to The Forks The Forks is rich with the history of people who all came here to meet. It is Winnipeg's number one tourist destination where, at anytime throughout the year, you can visit and find plenty to do, see, taste and experience: 200+ events, a fresh food market, heritage attractions, open greenspaces, a children's museum, skateboard park, boutique hotel,theatre, over 70 shops, skating trails and much, much more. See you at The Forks. Info Hotline 204-957-7618 Toll Free 1-888-942-6302 www.theforks.com www.tourismwinnipeg.com winnipeg itineraries 25