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2013 Spring Summer Events & Itineraries Guide

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74. Lay out an evening picnic and watch a flick in the great 89. outdoors during "Movies on Memorial," a free weekly family-friendly movie-screening series held in Memorial Park (August 6, 13, 20, 27). 90. Pack a picnic and celebrate Canada's birthday with family activities and fireworks at Assiniboine Park's Canad Day Picnic in the Park (July 1). 75. Bite into a trendy Japa Dog covered in unique toppings from wakame to pickled daikon to sweet mayo at Blufish. 76. 91. Assiniboia Downs. 81. Stroll down Corydon Avenue with a cup of creamy dulce de leche gelato from Eva's Gelato. 82. Ditch the diet for a creamy cool summer treat from ice cream shops Sub Zero, Omand's Creek Ice Cream, Banana Boat and Sweet Tops. 83. Hunt for one-of-a-kind antiques at boutiques, such as Antiques & Funk, in the Exchange District. 84. Make plans for lunch on Broadway, where street food vendors line the road dishing up everything from waffles to poutine to Pinoy barbeque. 85. Pick up flirty sundresses at independent shops, such as Paperdoll Clothing, Loka and Mad About Style. 86. Work on your swing at one of the city's unique golf courses, including Crescent Drive and Windsor Park. 87. Paddle a canoe down the swiftly moving Red or Assiniboine rivers. 88. 93. Spot a flying saucer, fly a plane and conquer the wind at the kid-friendly Skyways gallery at the Western Canada Aviation Museum. 94. Track down hidden geocaches scattered throughout St. Boniface using rented GPS technology from Tourisme Riel. 95. Pass by a plethora of colourful murals in Winnipeg's West End neighbourhood on a West End BIZ Mural Walking Tour. Participate in a prairie planting workshop at Living Prairie Museum, where you'll learn about prairie plants and receive supplies to grow them (April 3, 7, 11, 13 and May 1). 97. Tour the city's dark side with a Haunted Winnipeg Bus Tour that takes you to local haunted spots. 98. Bounce, climb and run around the 8,500 sq. ft. indoor threelevel play structure at Kid City. 99. 78. People-watch from the packed patios lining Corydon Avenue. 79. See how money is made at the Royal Canadian Mint. 80. Scream yourself hoarse as you cheer on racing thoroughbreds at Hit all the major city sites, including Assiniboine Park, The Forks and St. Boniface Basilica on a Winnipeg City Tour offered three times a week by O Tours. 96. Crack the numerological codes and freemasonic symbols inside the Manitoba Legislative Building while on a Hermetic Code Tour. Win prizes at the midway or fly high in the sky on rides at the annual Red River Exhibition (June 14-23). 92. Embrace your inner flower child while watching top folk musicians sing and strum at the 40th edition of the Winnipeg Folk Festival at Birds Hill Provincial Park (July 10-14). 77. Rollerblade along trails in one of the city's many parks, such as St. Vital Park or Kildonan Park. Go for a railroad adventure to Grosse Isle aboard the Prairie Dog Central Railway, one of the oldest regularly scheduled vintage operating trains in North America. 100.mell beautiful blooms and pick up gardening supplies at S Shelmerdine Garden Centre. Race your friends to the finish line of a go-kart track at Thunder Rapids Fun Park. 101. Listen to a plethora of buskers at The Forks Market as they audition for a 2013 busk pass during the annual Buskers Festival (May 3 & 4). Hermetic Code Tour of the Manitoba Legislative Building: Dan Harper Winnipeg Folk Festival: Matthew Sawatzky www.tourismwinnipeg.com winnipeg itineraries 23

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