84. Take in performances of comedy, drama,
improv and dance during the Winnipeg Fringe
Theatre Festival. (July 19–30)
85. Ride the Ferris wheel, the Whacky Mouse Roller
Coaster and more than a dozen other kid-sized
rides at Tinkertown Family Fun Park.
86. Join the Winnipeg Arts Council on an
illuminating tour that unveils some of the city's
best public artworks.
87. Zip-line through trees while getting a bird's eye
view of the corn maze at A Maze in Corn.
88. Sip, sample and stroll throughout downtown
Winnipeg on your choice of five enticing
Downtown Food Tours.
89. Join the lunch crowd in the centre of the city for
free concerts starring local musicians during the
Downtown Concert Series.
90. Have a laugh with top comedians as they
perform their funniest material at the Winnipeg
Comedy Festival. (April 3–9)
91. Do some serious shopping on Kenaston
Boulevard, Winnipeg's home for big box
retailers including IKEA, Cabela's, HomeSense
and so much more.
92. A truly unique theatrical experience takes
shape at Shakespeare in the Ruins inside the
Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park,
where Romeo & Juliet will be staged.
(June 1–24)
93. Dine al fresco while people watching
along Corydon Avenue's packed patios in
summertime.
94. Hear tales of drama, intrigue and precedence
on any one of 10 walking tours offered by
SquarePeg Tours.
95. Head to the Forks for Aboriginal Day Live
for a wide range of activities including live
entertainment at the Festival Park and Stage.
(June 21)
96. Take a spirited tour of Capital K Distillery,
Manitoba's first craft distillery where Tall
Grass Vodka and Gin are produced.
97. Run, jump and play on a massive three-story
play structure at indoor children's centre
Kid City.
98. Watch history come to life (in most humorous
fashion) in St. Boniface Cemetery during a
Theatre in the Cemetery performance.
99. Learn about Transcona's 100-year history along
with the beautiful murals that bring colour and
spirit to this unique neighbourhood during
Transcona Heritage Walking and Mural
Tours.
100. Partake in a weekend celebration of
music, wine and culinary excellence during
Interstellar Rodeo. (August 18–20)
101. See how the pros do it, while also getting to
meet HGTV celebs like Bryan Baeumler, at the
Home & Garden Show (April 6–9)
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WINNIPEG REASONS
Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival
Tinkertown Family Fun Park
SquarePeg Tours Shakespeare in the
Ruins: Dylan Hewlett
