Summer Starts Here

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF Manitoba's Parkland Scenic parks, vast forests, abundant wildlife, rich culture and heritage, vibrant communities, and never-ending recreational opportunities — that's Manitoba's Parkland region.We're home to Riding Mountain National Park, the Riding Mountain UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, and numerous provincial parks and forests, including Duck Mountain Provincial Park and Asessippi Provincial Park. We invite you to explore this most scenic and beautiful area of Manitoba and discover why it is so cherished by residents and visitors alike. This year, see it for yourself, and come back often. Clear Lake at Riding Mountain National Park © istockphoto.com by ScottrBennie © istockphoto.com by creighton359 Wasyl Negrych Pioneer Homestead STARTS HERE 11 Where better to start a taste tour of Winnipeg than in the heart of downtown. The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ (downtownwinnipegtours.com) offers a series of food and beverage tours designed to tempt almost any palate. Start off your day with The Breakfast Club, which includes a walking tour and samplings at three restaurants. There's also a Moveable Feast tour that includes a cycling expedition and dinner stops at five restaurants. Craving a little vino with your meal? Try the BIZ's Wine Tour, which includes two glasses of wine and small plate pairings at three restaurant/lounge stops. The Exchange District (exchangedistrict.org/ tours/food-tours) is becoming one of Winnipeg's go-to destinations for serious foodies. Try world- class cuisine prepared by amazing local chefs. Wash it all down with a delicious cra brew or cocktail at a plethora of distinct watering holes. Not sure where to start? Check out the Exchange District's Decadence in the District Food Tour, which also provides a brief look at the area's rich history. If combining local history with a delicious meal is your thing, than the Bon Appétit Saint-Boniface (bonappetitstb.ca/en) historical culinary tour is for you. The tour combines fine dining with the rich historical past of one of the city's most interesting and historically rich neighbourhoods. Guides will help you navigate the area's unique culture and character.t yourself to a culinary experience with a French flare and explore the rich historical past of Saint-Boniface with the help of a guide who will walk you through the history, The West End is home to some of the most diverse food offerings available in the city. The West End BIZ's Around the World in a Few Blocks restaurant tours (westendbiz.ca/west-end- restaurant-tours) give participants an opportunity to sample four superb dishes while celebrating the neighbourhood's cultural diversity. The tour is also chock full of stories about the area's people, places and history. The Forks is Winnipeg's No. 1 destination, thanks in part to the magnificent views, cool meeting places and fun activities it has to offer. But did you know it's also a great place to grab some grub? Culinary Adventure Co. (culinaryadventureco.com/city/winnipeg) offers the Savour The Forks Food Tour, which provides guests with diverse culinary samplings of what the newly renovated Food Hall has to offer. The tagline for Winnipeg Tasting Tours' Brews Cruise (winnipegtastingtours.ca) is exploring Winnipeg's microbrewery scene one beer at a time. The cruise runs until June 30 and provides an opportunity to explore first-hand the city's microbrewery scene. Potential stops include Half Pints, Little Brown Jug, Torque Brewing, One Great City and Trans Canada Brewing. The Winnipeg Trolley Co. is offering the Ale Trail cra brewery tour (winnipegtrolleycompany.ca/brewery-tours). Each tour begins at The Forks and consists of visits to three local taprooms and brewpubs including Little Brown Jug, Sookram's, Nonsuch, Capital K, Trans Canada Brewing and One Great City. It also recounts stories of the city's wild and crazy past. There is no better time to sample what Winnipeg has to offer when it comes to food and beverages than summer. Check out one of the many outdoor patios, cra breweries or fine eating establishments the city has to offer. GREAT GRUB, COLD PINTS

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