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16 For more information or to arrange a media visit, contact Gillian Chester at 204.954.1977 or gillian@tourismwinnipeg.com Winnipeg Ideas Story Winter Wonderland Winnipeg is a four-season destination, and perhaps the most famous of them is winter. As snow blankets the city in sparkling white, visitors can take in an authentic winter adventure. Here's a sampling of some of the unique activities visitors can try while in Winnipeg. Th e F o r k s R ive r tr a i l : Z a c W r ons ki Stroll through a visually stunning ice world as part of The Great Ice Show created by Chinese artists featuring slides, sculptures, ice bumper cars, an ice bar and restaurant and fun events. Cheer on the Winnipeg Jets as they play the Edmonton Oilers during the 2016 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™ outdoors at Investors Group Field. Famous alumni including Teemu Selanne and Wayne Gretzy will also face off in the Legends game. Runs October 22 & 23, 2016. Skate along the Red River Mutual Trail, one of the world's longest skating trails, test out your curling skills at one of the rinks on the river, and stop for photo ops at warming huts designed by architects dotting the trail. Try out cable snowboarding at North America's only cable snowboarding park and whizz down the hills while snow tubing at Adrenaline Adventures. Dine on a frozen river at RAW: almond pop- up restaurant. The city's arts and culture scene is in full swing during winter. Check out world- class performing arts groups, and visit our renowned museums and galleries. Warm up from the cold with a steamy hamam treatment at the luxurious Ten Spa, or unwind in saunas and hot pools at Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature. "Surf" on snow during a kiteboarding session at Oak Hammock Marsh. Festival du Voyageur, Western Canada's largest outdoor winter celebration, channels the spirit of Manitoba's fur trading past, celebrating the culture, art, food, music and dance of Métis and Franco-Manitoban adventurers. Sample downtown eats during A Moveable Feast: Winter Cycling Tour offered in early February, where you'll cycle along the river trail and enjoy cuisine with wintry views. Admire Arctic species as they play in the snow in Journey to Churchill at Assiniboine Park Zoo. Rent skis and glide along groomed trails at Windsor Park Nordic Centre. Ride in a two-horse open sleigh and see these massive horses in action at Assiniboine Park Zoo's McFeetors Heavy Horse Centre. Great Ice Festival: Austin Mackay Thermea Spa