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5 LEGENDS TALES • Volume 5, 2016 THERMËA BY NORDIK SPA-NATURE Winnipeg's new $11-million spa melts visitors into the ultimate state of relaxation using a series of Nordic baths and century-old Scandinavian traditions. Cold waterfalls, outdoor fireplaces, steam baths, hot and temperate pools, saunas and relaxation areas are found in this tranquil outdoor setting, located in the middle of the city next to a golf course. Foodie, lounge night and gal pal promos are some of the new unique offerings available to spa seekers. www.thermea.ca SPORT TOURISM: 2016 HERITAGE CLASSIC Winnipeg scored a coveted outdoor hockey game. The Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™ will be held at Investors Group Field on October 23 when the Winnipeg Jets play host to the Edmonton Oilers. Legendary players from both the Jets and Oilers, including Wayne Gretzky and Teemu Selanne, will participate in a special alumni outdoor game October 22. www.bluebombers.com/ 2016-tim-hortons-nhl-heritage-classic RBC CONVENTION CENTRE WINNIPEG/SUTTON PLACE The expansion of Winnipeg's premier event facility for meetings, conventions, trade and consumer shows and more is now complete at 264,000 sq. ft. It's also a catalyst for further development. Delegates will have a luxurious new accommodation option located across from the convention centre – Sutton Place Hotels is opening a 275-room hotel in 2018. The property is part of a transformative new downtown plaza now under construction, which will include enclosed skywalks, boutiques, restaurants, and green space, breathing new life and vibrancy into the city's core. www.wcc.mb.ca SPORT TOURISM: 2017 CANADA SUMMER GAMES Winnipeg will be preparing for Canada's 150th anniversary with the hosting of the 2017 Canada Summer Games, a prestigious event featuring amateur athletes from across the country competing in 17 different sports. The event will take place at venues all over the city, and accommodating it will be the construction of the new 124,000 sq. ft. training centre, the Canada Games Sport for Life Centre. www.2017canadagames.ca