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WINNIPEG 2016-2017 | YOUR WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY 53 G ran d Beach P r ovi nc i al Par k: Tra vel Man itob a Winnipeg also serves as a great jumping off point to Manitoba, our province that contains some of the world's most breathtaking animals and natural surroundings. Give yourself a few extra days stay and you can experience everything from the high Arctic (with direct flights daily) to day trips to picturesque national parks and fish-filled lakes. Swim with beluga whales or go on a tundra buggy excursion to see wild polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba, the "Polar Bear Capital of the World." In less than two hours you can get there via a direct flight from Winnipeg, while a scenic, more leisurely trip can be made in two days by train. An expert outfitter for such expeditions is Frontiers North Adventures, who can see you to a remote fly-in lodge for world-class trophy fishing, out on the tundra getting nearly nose- to-nose (safely) with polar bears, or out cruising Arctic waters and Greenland's fjords while watching whales and walrus on an Arctic Safari. Get extra help planning these once-in-a-lifetime experiences with the professionals at Travel Manitoba. DAY TRIPPING Believe it or not, life's a beach in the prairies, and when the city gets hot locals often flock to the countless surrounding lakes along with the white sand beaches of Lake Winnipeg – the 12th biggest lake in the world. One hour north of Winnipeg is where you'll find Grand Beach Provincial Park, which features 3 km of fine white sand beach backed by dunes that can reach up to 12 metres. Looking out across the waters you'd swear you were on an ocean. On the opposite side of the lake and equally charming is the community of Gimli, a fishing and resort town that was first settled by Icelanders (it even features a prominent Viking statue in the middle of the town). Summer activities include swimming, fishing, boating, hiking and kiteboarding, while winters can be just as fun for snowmobilers and cross-country skiers. Far-flung Adventures Beluga Whales: Travel Manitoba Churchill: Travel Manitoba