34. Dance the night away during MEME, the
Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition, featuring
free electronic music at the Cube Stage.
(August 10–13)
35. Skim the water with heart-pumping cable
wakeboarding at Adrenaline Adventures.
36. See Winnipeg's top sights and learn about the
city's colourful past on a Winnipeg City Tour.
37. Feel the emotion conveyed in Manitoba
Opera's powerful production of Werther.
(April 29, May 2, 5)
38. Take in Remembering the Real Winnie exhibition
at the Pooh Gallery in Assiniboine Park's
The Pavilion, and check out WAG@ThePark
galleries.
39. Leap to new heights at indoor trampoline park
Sky Zone, which features an all-trampoline
walled playing court.
40. Learn about the city's storied rock 'n' roll history
from a local music historian on a Magical
Musical History Tour.
41. Get an insider's view to the Exchange District's
thriving culinary scene during a Feast on Foot
Tour, with themes including Little South America
(Mondays) and Devour the District (Tuesdays).
42. You'll be enchanted by the marvellous
mythology and Manitoba-based statues by
master sculptor Leo Mol in his namesake
sculpture garden in Assiniboine Park.
43. Kids play while learning about Manitoba's
history at the Variety Heritage Adventure
Park at The Forks, an interactive one-of-a-kind
playground that also features one the city's
largest splash pads.
44. Show your little ones a great time at Kidsfest,
where they can get their face painted, enjoy
hands-on activities and watch talented children's
entertainers perform at The Forks. (June 8–11)
45. Legendary live acts are always on the cards
at the Club Regent Event Centre, including
Charlie Pride (May 11), George Canyon
(May 23), The Oak Ridge Boys (June 14).
46. Go for a railroad adventure to Grosse Isle, MB
aboard the Prairie Dog Central Railway, one
of the oldest regularly scheduled vintage trains
in North America.
47. Zoom around in go-karts and race against your
friends at Speedworld Indoor Kart Track.
48. Take a stroll around St. Boniface Cathedral, a
stunning Winnipeg landmark that is the resting
place of Louis Riel. (Free tours run late May to
Labour Day, Saturdays between 11:15 a.m. and
3:45 p.m.)
49. Retail therapy is easy when you have access to
top fashion brands like H&M, Victoria's Secret,
Forever 21, and RW & Co at CF Polo Park,
Winnipeg's largest shopping mall.
50. Discover The Forks' history and uncover what
lies beneath your feet with a Parks Canada
costumed interpreter during a 6,000 years in 60
Minutes walking tour of The Forks.
51. Join 1,200 fellow epicureans for a semi-secret
feast on one of the world's longest dining tables
at Table for 1200 More. (June 3, location to be
announced the day of the event)
52. Chill to the sounds of some of the globe's
best jazz and blues performers during the
TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival.
(June 15–25)
www.tourismwinnipeg.com
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Feast on Foot Food Tours: Mike Peters Kidsfest: Leif Norman
