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GOLF Hit the links at 27 city golf courses or another 11 within one-hour's drive with levels ranging from championship quality greens that host PGA events to a casual nine-hole, par three course. The Golf Dome's indoor driving range and virtual golf takes you around the world year-round. EXPLORE, ENGAGE AND ENTERTAIN Race to find the historic and note-worthy attractions before the clock runs out during the Amazing Place or Peg City Pursuit. Team building and musical icebreaker entertainment are available from Drum Café, while Folklorama Travel's Cultural Nights presents hands-on workshops, performances and enticing foods. SHOP WINNIPEG Browse the big box stores of Kenaston and CF Polo Park shopping centre that feature major brand name stores, while Osborne Village and Academy Road provide trendy fashions, gift and jewellery boutiques. Head to the Exchange District for funky vintage, and discover global goods and made-in-Manitoba food souvenirs at The Forks Market. FESTIVAL AND EVENTS Winnipeg's dynamic festivals highlight live music, visual arts, global cuisine and so much more. Admire Festival du Voyageur's giant snow sculptures, savour Folklorama's multicultural eats, take in Manito Ahbee for Indigenous culture, explore contemporary art during Nuit Blanche, join street parties at Many Fest and the Fringe Festival, and attend internationally-acclaimed jazz, folk and blues music festivals for year- round entertainment. CORPOR ATE RESPONSIBILIT Y One can get involved at Habitat for Humanity, Winnipeg Harvest and Siloam Mission, all of whom rely on hundreds of volunteers to provide for those in need. WINNIPEG HAS A STORY TO TELL ON ALMOST EVERY STREET CORNER Destination Canada's Signature Experiences include the Bird in the Hand, where you let a wild bird fly free as part of a banding research project at Oak Hammock Marsh. Uncover the freemason architectural secrets and hidden codes of the Manitoba Legislative Building during a Hermetic Code Tour. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the International Polar Bear Conservation Centre and an up-close encounter with polar bears at Assiniboine Park Zoo's Journey to Churchill. FortWhyte Alive presents a Prairie Legacy featuring a bison herd, savoury wild bush tea and bannock. RIDE, WALK AND RIVER GUIDED TOURS City, musical history and garden bus tours regale delegates with entertaining tales while showcasing the natural beauty of Winnipeg. Discover the city's architectural, haunted, historic and francophone community stories during guided walking tours that reveal more than 6,000 years of history. Water taxis and canoe tours also provide great views of the city for a different perspective. See http://www. tourismwinnipeg.com/play/tours for a complete listing of tours. WINNIPEG PASS Get more for less with seasonal attraction passes ideal for participants who want to explore the city on their own. Mike Peters Brian Gould

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