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www.winnipeggroups.com 2017 TRAVEL TRADE PLANNER 11 SPRING TO FALL In downtown's historic Exchange District live music permeates from the Cube Stage in Old Market Square, as the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival or the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival are a constant accompaniment to our sunny summers. www.winnipegfringe.com www.jazzwinnipeg.com The Summer Music Series at Assiniboine Park always provides top-notch entertainment, from jazz in the stunning Leo Mol Sculpture Garden to performances by Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet, local folk acts, and movie screenings at the Lyric Theatre. www.assiniboinepark.ca Assiniboine Park's Leo Mol Sculpture Garden is stunning with its 200 bronze sculptures featuring everything from the myths of antiquity, to scenes of pure Canadian. It's located across the park's lush, sprawling English Garden, a tranquil setting that is free to explore with no pre-booking required. www.assiniboinepark.ca/park-landing/home/explore WINTER The Red River Mutual Trail is one of the world's longest naturally frozen river trails featuring picturesque views of the city along with "warming huts" designed by some of the world's best architects — all of whom have competed in an international competition to have their temporary structures on display. www.theforks.com/rivertrail Throughout winter Winnipeg shines with awe-inspiring public art pieces including massive, whimsical snow sculptures that populate the city as part of Festival du Voyageur. www.heho.ca Assiniboine Park also offers a free winter wonderland featuring skating on the charming duck pond and countless winter trails for everything from snowshoeing to skiing. When you are looking for some respite from the cold, the Assiniboine Park Conservatory provides a balmy oasis filled with tropical plants and trees and over 8,000 species of flowers. www.assiniboinepark.ca/park-landing/home/explore Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival: Brett Howe

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