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Hotel Spotlight The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre Welcome to The Fort Garry Hotel — an iconic hotel, spa, and conference centre in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. For over 100 years this historic property has set the standard for grandeur, elegance, and culinary excellence. Upon arrival group travellers will be greeted with a welcoming reception and baggage handling, while the stunning public areas at the hotel – including the luxurious Palm Lounge with its piano bar – provide a feast for the eyes. Well-appointed hotel rooms and suites envelope you in comfort while on the top floor Ten, one of Canada's best spas, is ready to welcome you with all manner of treatments. fortgarryhotel.com – 204.942.8251 Wine and dine in the heart of Winnipeg's French Quarter Just a stone's throw from downtown – or a leisurely walk over the iconic Esplanade Riel, which spans the picturesque Red River – Promenade Café and Wine serves homemade comfort food featuring local ingredients and influences from the French community. Al fresco dining will see your group on a patio that overlooks the city's skyline and the stunning Canadian Museum for Human Rights – a view also available from the entire restaurant. Customize a set group menu from a selection of expertly prepared French classics paired with a glass of complementary wine from a curated list. cafeandwine.com – 204.233.7030 Feast like the fur traders Winnipeg's rich history comes alive at Fort Gibraltar, a replica North West Company trading fort that will take you back 200 years. Your group will be charmed by the fort's costumed interpreters – all of whom are living life and telling tales like it was still 1815. Culinary experiences in this historic setting will see your group feasting on traditional French Canadian cuisine, while they can also get in on the fun learning to bake bannock, jig, and play spoons. If a trip to Winnipeg in the summer months isn't in the cards, mark your calendar for February 17 – 26, 2017, when Festival du Voyageur (FDV) takes over Fort Gibraltar. Along with it being a spectacular 10 days of live music, snow sculptures, dancing and outdoor fun, FDV is also known for its food, including maple taffy poured on snow in the Sugar Shack, beaver tails, French fare in the Fort and Caribou (a fortified wine) served in ice glasses. heho.ca – fortgibraltar.com 204.237.7692 ABOVE: The view from the patio LEFT: Croissant au saumon fumé