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A MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER Welcome to Manitoba! The 2012 Manitoba Travel Guide is your ticket to the wealth of natural scenery and great entertainment Manitoba has to offer. Whether you are visiting our province for the first time or are a regular adventurer, I am certain you have found the right destination for you and your family. From our 100,000 lakes to one of the best beaches in North America to our vibrant cities and beautiful rural and northern communities, Manitoba provides world- class vacations for both the wilderness and the urban adventurer. Manitoba is rich not only in wildlife and geography, but also in internationally-renowned arts and culture events. Experience the diverse history of our multicultural community through numerous local festivals and celebrations; enjoy camping and hiking in our beautifully preserved provincial and national parks, or capture the beauty of the pristine lakes and forests of our north. I invite everyone to discover our unique and local culture and to share in our great love of the outdoors. Truly, Manitoba offers something for everyone. I invite you to come and discover the adventure and splendor that is Manitoba. Riding Mountain National Park Bienvenue au Manitoba! Le guide de Voyage Manitoba 2012 vous permet de profiter des richesses du paysage naturel et de l'excellent divertissement que le Manitoba a à offrir. Que vous visitiez notre province pour la première fois ou que vous soyez un aventurier habitué de la région, je suis certain que vous avez trouvé la destination de choix pour vous et votre famille. De nos 100 000 lacs à l'une des plus belles plages de l'Amérique du Nord, en passant par nos villes vibrantes et nos magnifiques communautés rurales et du Nord, le Manitoba propose des vacances de calibre international tant aux amants Welcome... A LAND OF INFINITE VARIETY There's something for everyone in friendly Manitoba Prairie dogs and polar bears, rock concerts and rock climbing, fertile farmland and barren tundra. That's Manitoba — a land of eternal contrasts. Located in the middle of Canada, with a capital city at the geographic heart of the continent, Manitoba has always been at the centre of things, as a vital transportation hub and a seat of culture, trade and commerce. Discover a host of attractions, from trophy fishing to power shopping. You can play critic at an art gallery and blackjack at a casino, dine on Aboriginal bannock and continental gourmet fare, stay at a luxury hotel and camp out under the stars. Stroll on long stretches of sand beaches and boardwalks and hike through the rugged northern wilderness to see dramatic waterfalls. Enjoy world-class golf courses, waterslides, skateboard parks and bicycle paths. Then drop by a brew pub for a cool one, or hit a sushi bar for dinner. Take in one of many festivals that fill the summer calendar, from the Winnipeg Folk Festival and International Jazz Festival to the Winnipeg International Fringe Theatre Festival and International Children's Festival. Travel around the world in 14 days during Folklorama and take in Steinbach Pioneer Days and the St. Adolphe Mud Fest. Follow the trails that brought pioneers to the fertile Pembina Valley and retrace fur-trade routes from Winnipeg's historic French quarter of St. Boniface to Hudson Bay. Take a beluga whale tour on the Churchill River and watch for bears, moose and waterfowl in the province's myriad parks and marshes. Immerse yourself in history at one of our museums and drop by the Burton Cummings Theatre, where suffragette Nellie McClung rallied the forces when Manitoba women claimed the right to vote in 1916 — becoming the first in North America to do so. Hunt for Ice Age fossils in Morden and shop for diamonds in downtown Winnipeg. If you can imagine it, chances are you can do it in Manitoba. Who says you can't please everyone? www.travelmanitoba.com de la nature qu'aux explorateurs urbains. La richesse du Manitoba réside non seulement dans sa faune et sa géographie, mais aussi dans ses activités artistiques et culturelles de renommée internationale. Découvrez l'histoire diversifiée de notre communauté multiculturelle en participant aux nombreux festivals et célébrations. Faites du camping et des randonnées pédestres dans nos parcs provinciaux et nationaux soigneusement préservés, ou encore, admirez la beauté des lacs et des forêts vierges du Nord. Je vous invite à découvrir la culture unique de notre région et à partager notre amour du plein air. Le Manitoba a vraiment quelque chose à offrir à tout le monde – l'aventure et la splendeur de la province en valent la peine. Greg Selinger Premier of Manitoba Premier ministre du Manitoba