Only in the Peg

Christmas carols playing in November is a no-no. As is setting up a back-to-school sale in July. But that being said, we’d have no problem with celebrating Halloween all autumn long — especially...

If autumn is the E Street Band, then FortWhyte Alive is certainly Springsteen, because when these two come together it’s guaranteed to rock — much like when The Boss opens a concert with Atlantic...

Back to school. It can be the three most dreadful words put together in the English language for some teens and kids. And yet, when you add “shopping” onto the end of that, or if you take it even...

Whether it’s taking the kids to spend a summer’s day at Winnipeg’s most fabled splash pad, or making a meal with 19th century folk at an astounding stone fort, Parks Canada Winnipeg has your...

You’d be hard pressed to find a cooler hotel in Canada — nay, all of North America — than the Alt Hotel Winnipeg. Having celebrated its first year in Winnipeg in April, the Alt has already become...

There are more than 100 languages spoken in Winnipeg, and nowhere is that more true than in the incredibly diverse West End, where cuisine, culture and history are evident on a global scale. Many...

Magic is always in the air at Rainbow Stage, Winnipeg’s beloved outdoor stage which has been putting on Broadway shows for over six decades (making it Canada’s longest-running outdoor theatre)....

There’s no better way to see The Peg, than looking sweet, upon the seat, of a bicycle built for two. Heck, you could even double up that fun and make it a bicycle built for four; because when you...

One thing’s for certain, the only thing with a long face at Assiniboia Downs Gaming and Event Centre is the horses. In fact, one visit to this place is guaranteed to give you an ear-to-ear grin,...

The Holiday Inn Winnipeg South is looking a whole lot sleeker these days with a chic new design that’s a fitting compliment to their always personable service. All the hotel’s 170 guestrooms and...

Take one part super cute animals. Add two parts fun and fast midway rides. Three huge scoops of top-notch stage shows. A cup and a half of live music from big name performers. Then fold in a...

On any given night you can catch more live music in Winnipeg than almost any other North American city. It must be something in the water, or perhaps — to paraphrase what has become a bit of...

My friends, if you want to see more Winnipeg attractions for less, you have to get your hands on the Winnipeg Summer Pass. Think of it like the ultimate Winnipeg-specific access card, one where...

If you hurried inside to warm your toes after skating Winnipeg’s river trail this winter, you may have noticed changes taking place at The Forks Market. Throughout the winter season, temporary...

For nature enthusiasts — which should be all of you (kids get off your smart phones as soon as you finish reading this and go outdoors) — one of the best places in the city is FortWhyte Alive....

Winnipeg’s annual Manito Ahbee Festival has been revamped, with a new date (May 18-22), some new locations, and a new set of events that is sure to continue to “unify, educate and inspire” during...

A horse walks into a bar. The barman says, “What’s with the long face?” The horse says, “I’m sad that I can’t make it to Winnipeg this month to see the all the great comedy shows.” The barman...

As I told Missus Peg when we were leaving Marriage: A Demolition in Two Acts at Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE), “Well that is a fantastic deterrent for us from ever redoing our kitchen!” (A...