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2 For more information or to arrange a media visit, contact Gillian Chester at 204.954.1977 or gillian@tourismwinnipeg.com Every great story begins with a compelling idea. Whether you're interested in lifestyle stories on how Winnipeg embraces winter, the latest culinary news, commemorating women's right to vote or what's new for Top 10 lists, Tourism Winnipeg can help you find the perfect story for your audience and connect you with the right characters to make it come alive. I understand your need for strong stories, tight deadlines, interesting characters and captivating images. Tourism Winnipeg can help you check facts, set up interviews, source images and b-roll, and offer themed itineraries. For qualified media, Tourism Winnipeg provides customized itineraries, trip assistance, and occasional group media trips. Join our media list for the latest Winnipeg tourism news and story ideas, or for those interested in visiting our friendly prairie city, please contact me to get the conversation started. Warm regards, Gillian Chester Manager, Communications & Media Relations 204.954.1977 gillian@tourismwinnipeg.com CONTENTS Winnipeg at a glance ...........................................................3 What's New? ....................................................................... 4 Signature Attractions ............................................................6 Top Festivals..........................................................................7 Neighbourhoods Breakdown ............................................... 8 Winnipeg Story Ideas ............................................................9 Signature Experiences ......................................... 9 Granola-Peg ........................................................ 9 Winnipeg Tastemakers ...................................... 10 Decoding Winnipeg's Food Lingo ...................... 11 Culinary Trails .................................................... 11 Urban Lifestyle and Active Living ....................... 12 Winnipeg Story Ideas (continued) Tradition Meets Innovation: Winnipeg's Architectural Icons ....................... 13 Peg-sters ........................................................... 13 Indigenous Roots .............................................. 14 Sensational Shopping ........................................ 15 Serene Stays ...................................................... 15 Winter Wonderland .......................................... 16 Family Fun ......................................................... 17 Heart of the Arts ............................................... 17 Winnipeg's Quirky Story Starters ....................... 18 Contact us ........................................................ 19 Photo courtesy Cory Aronec Cover photo courtesy Aaron Cohen, Canadian Museum for Human Rights Your Winnipeg Story Guide Socialize with us. VisitWinnipeg @tourismWPG onlyinthepeg.com pegcitygrub.com tourismwinnipeg & A writer's guide to Winnipeg's most fascinating stories Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Vol. 5 • 2016 LEGENDS TALES EMPOWERING WOMEN The women's right to vote started in Winnipeg 100 years ago A commemorative the exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights P 4