72. Meet the producers and artisans behind the
fresh produce, baking, meats, crafts and other
goods for sale at the Downtown Farmers'
Market, The Forks Farmers' Market and Red
River Farmers' Market.
73. Shop at fun and funky boutiques and eat at
trendy restaurants throughout Osborne Village.
74. Chow down on BBQ, watch pitmasters battle
in a Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned
competition, and groove to blues at the
Winnipeg BBQ & Blues Festival.
(August 11–12)
75. Play a round of mini golf, go go-karting or take
a spin on water-squirting bumper boats at
outdoor family entertainment centre Thunder
Rapids Amusement Park.
76. Sample more than 500 wines from 130 wineries
during Winnipeg Wine Festival's public
wine tastings at the RBC Convention Centre
Winnipeg. (May 5–6)
77. Use technology to discover the story behind
some of Winnipeg's best buildings on a
Winnipeg Architecture Foundation designed
QR Code Tour.
78. Bust out your skateboard or BMX and ride
Canada's best and largest urban skate park
and bowl complex, the Skateboard Plaza at
The Forks.
79. Journey back in history while viewing the
Winnipeg Railway Museum's artifacts and
displays, which includes the Countess of
Dufferin – the first steam locomotive on the
Prairies.
80. Launch water balloons at your opponent, race
go-karts on a nearly mile-long course and
practice your batting skills at the batting cages
at Grand Prix Amusements.
81. View the city's sites and get historical
commentary while cruising down the
Assiniboine and Red rivers with Splash Dash
Guided River Tours.
82. Track down hidden geocodes scattered
throughout St. Boniface using rented
GPS technology from Tourisme Riel.
83. Groove to the sounds of the Caribbean during
the Soca Reggae Music Festival. (July 14–16)
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Grand Prix Amusements Winnipeg BBQ and Blues Festival: photo courtesy of True North Sports & Entertainment
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SAINT-BONIFACE GUIDED
WALKING TOURS
(1.5 hours)
Every day at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
May 23 to September 4.
From the Tourisme Riel office at
219 Provencher Blvd.
(204) 233-8343
INFO@TOURISMERIEL.COM
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