Tourism Winnipeg

Page 36 AF T ER HOURS THE FORKS Manitoba's number one attraction is a vibrant tourist destination with a bustling market, artisan shops, one-of-a-kind eateries and waterfront patios with gorgeous views of the city. Stroll the lush riverwalk, hop on a water taxi and soak in live performances taking place on the outdoor stage. It is the site of the world-class Canadian Museum for Human Rights, a theatre, hotel, children's museum, playground and skate park. In winter, the Arctic Glacier Park features groomed skating trails and a pop-up restaurant on ice. DIVERSE DINING More than 1,100 restaurants dot the city's culinary landscape where diners will find sophisticated steakhouses, sleek tapas lounges, authentic Mexican and teppanyaki-style Japanese down the street from buzzing sports bars, whisky lounges and olde English pubs. The latest food trends, new restaurants, and chef profiles can be found on www.pegcitygrub. com, a premier blog showcasing Winnipeg's culinary sphere. After Hours When it is time to take a break from the competition, there are plenty of activities participants can enjoy while in Winnipeg. HEART OF THE ARTS Admire contemporary and traditional art, take in live plays and moving performances by ballet and contemporary dance companies, and groove to live music from headliner concerts, jazz, folk to indie acts in intimate clubs and lounges. Discover the stunning artists and arts groups – many of Canada's oldest and most prestigious, such as Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra – that call this city home. LET US ENTERTAIN YOU Winnipeg lights up with live music and concerts, bustling patios, stylish lounges and hopping nightclubs. For sports fans, cheer on the NHL's Winnipeg Jets, the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the AA Winnipeg Goldeyes baseball team. Try your luck at one of Winnipeg's premier casinos, Club Regent and McPhillips Station Casinos or head to Assiniboia Downs and watch live horse racing. The Common at The Forks

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