Tourism Winnipeg

2 2017 TRAVEL TRADE PLANNER WINNIPEG Canadian Signature Experiences Destination Canada's Signature Experiences collection offers an introduction to the best Canada has to offer and shows the world what Canada's all about. Winnipeg's signature experiences include: A BIRD IN HAND AT OAK HAMMOCK MARSH One of North America's premier birding and nature reserves, Oak Hammock Marsh lets your group interact with some of the most wondrous winged creatures on the continent — literally placing them in the palm of your hand. Gently feel the delicate rustle of feathers when expert guides show you how to capture and band birds along this important migratory route. Then, head out on the wetlands where expert guides in voluminous Voyageur canoes paddle you through all the inherent marvels of the marshlands. HERMETIC CODE TOUR AT THE MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING People are constantly enthralled by the sphinxes, Freemasonic symbols, hieroglyphic inscriptions, numerological codes and intriguing architectural features whose meanings remained hidden in the Manitoba Legislative Building for nearly a century. The Hermetic Code Tour illuminates these intricacies — providing an evening of decoding that would have Dan Brown transfixed — on this engaging and informative tour ideal for groups. A PRAIRIE LEGACY: THE BISON AND ITS PEOPLE AT FORTWHYTE ALIVE Step back in time and experience where the buffalo roam, all without having to leave the city, on the Fort Whyte Alive Prairie Legacy Tour. This three-hour guided tour will bring your group close enough to hear bison grunt and munch on grass while revealing their importance for the original Indigenous inhabitants. You'll also paddle a Voyageur canoe around cattail-studded lakes and explore a Plains Cree Tipi, along with a pioneer sod house, where wild bush tea and bannock cooked over an open fire is served. JOURNEY TO CHURCHILL: DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF THE NORTH IN THE HEART OF THE CONTINENT Go deep into the heart of Manitoba's north — without leaving the City of Winnipeg! Assiniboine Park and Zoo offers an exclusive tour of the Journey to Churchill, one of the world's best Arctic zoo exhibits. This immersive experience provides travelers with a convenient and comfortable opportunity to discover the wildlife, geography and culture of Manitoba's majestic north — including the ability to get nearly nose-to-nose with polar bears that swim right over your head. Ideal for large and small groups and those with limited time. A Bird in Hand at Oak Hammock Marsh

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