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Winnipeg in 4 Days (l-r) The Forks Market: Junc Day3 Rise and shine with a one of a handful of signature crêpes, waffles or French toast served at The Original Pancake House inside The Forks Market. Afterwards, grab a cappuccino at Human Bean Coffee and Tea and wander through the market's colourful and varied mix of shops and boutiques. Hand-made gifts, art, cheese, wine and locally made fudge are just a few of the gifts to be found here. Take time to get outside and stroll around The Forks, a historic and storied site where Winnipeg's two rivers, the Assiniboine and Red, intersect. More than 6,000 years ago, aboriginals used the site as a meeting place. Today, Oodena Celebration Circle, a large outdoor meeting place with impressive sculptures carved into the surrounding landscape, honours the site's past. atta International; Esplanade d Biz face: Provencher Boulevar Riel: Victor Jarman; St. Boni Wander down to the Riverwalk, an all-seasons pathway. In the winter, the frozen river is cleared to make skating rinks and an ice-skating trail. There are numerous options for lunch. Head back inside the market to find tons of kiosks specializing in cultural cuisine such as Chilean, Caribbean, Ukrainian, Thai and Italian. For more family-friendly eats, head to the Old Spaghetti Factory inside Johnston Terminal across from the market. Meanwhile, at The Current Restaurant & Lounge at the Inn at the Forks, you'll find a refined menu highlighting Manitoba regional cuisine, like pickerel cheeks among other delicacies. After lunch, walk east over the Esplanade Riel walkway (or drive over the Provencher Bridge) to St. Boniface, Winnipeg's French Quarter. Make a stop at Le Musée de Saint-Boniface, the oldest building in Winnipeg. It was built in 1846 and recalls Manitoba's rich French and Métis history in exhibits and artifacts. Outside, take in the stunning view of Winnipeg's downtown skyline, including the Esplanade Riel and new Canadian Museum for Human Rights, which is scheduled to open in 2014. Head to the St. Boniface Cathedral, the grand stone church and cemetery that was gutted by fire in 1968. Manitoba Métis leader Louis Riel is buried on the property. Back on Provencher, wander into the small independent shops and boutiques including Bijou, a jewelry boutique selling original pieces with precious and semi-precious gems. Stop by the Wayne Arthur Gallery for a photograph, print, canvas or objet d'art by one of more than a dozen Manitoba artists represented at the gallery. Your French getaway wraps up with dinner at Resto Gare, a contemporary bistro and jazz spot on Des Meurons Street, one of the neighbourhood's main thoroughfares. Dine in the restored railcar on rich and decadent French classics prepared with modern flair. Down the way, you'll also find In Ferno's Bistro, a more casual and lively spot that is popular among locals. The menu is built on ever-changing daily specials of freshly caught local fish, foraged foods from Manitoba and newly harvested vegetables. Unwind after dinner with a glass of wine at Promenade Café and Wine, located on the corner of Tache Avenue and Provencher Boulevard. The intimate spot overlooks downtown and the Red River, offering tremendous views of Winnipeg. Meet where the rivers meet, experience The French Quarter... 12 Winnipeg 2013 Visitor's Guide