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ARTS, CULTURE AND MUSEUMS TO EXPLORE THIS SUMMER
Stop and smell the flowers this summer… literally. Enjoy one of Manitoba’s many public flower gardens such as the English Garden at Assiniboine Park or the Captain William Kennedy House Gardens in St. Andrews . Another option is to take a local garden tour, such as the Red River North Garden & Art Tour on July 19. With hundreds of biking trails throughout the province, you’re never far from your next cycling adventure. Try one of the many biking trails in Squirrel Hills Trail Park in Minnedosa, the HyLife Back Forty Multi-Use Trail Park in Neepawa or the Northgate Trails in Dauphin. The province is filled with urban green spaces and nature reserves. Explore FortWhyte Alive in Winnipeg, Oak Hammock Marsh in Stonewall or Island Park in Portage la Prairie to hike, bike, spot wildlife and enjoy the beautiful summer breeze. Why not book the fishing trip of a lifetime this summer? Visit one of the numerous fly-in fishing spots around the province for an amazing outdoor adventure. Alternatively, popular drive-to fishing spots in Manitoba include Lake Winnipeg for greenback walleye, the Red River near Lockport for channel catfish and Lake Athapapuskow for lake trout.
Check out one of Manitoba’s drive-in theatres for all the latest movies under the stars, including the Stardust Drive-In Theatre in Morden, the Shamrock Drive-In in Killarney or the Big Island Drive-In just south of Flin Flon. First Fridays in the Exchange are a magical way to experience Winnipeg’s vibrant Exchange District on a warm summer’s night. On the first Friday of every month, many art galleries, shops, museums, studios and more remain open late, encouraging the public to discover local arts and culture. From beading workshops and dog carting to interpretive trails and museums, summer is an excellent season for exploring Indigenous culture in Manitoba. History buffs will love exploring open- air heritage museums such as the Manitoba Agricultural Museum in Austin, the Mennonite Heritage Village in Steinbach, the Swan Valley Historical Museum in Swan River, the Pembina Threshermen's Museum in Morden-Winkler and Selo Ukraina in Dauphin, among others. Visit the Winnipeg neighbourhood of St. Boniface for Jeudis Franco Thursdays , a weekly summer celebration offering bilingual cultural experiences that include self-guided audio tours, guided walking and bike tours, local markets, live music and
Theatre buffs, rejoice! Summer means Rainbow Stage is back for another exhilarating season of productions. Catch Jesus Christ Superstar until July 12 and Legally Blonde The Musical from August 13 to 30. The Forks is a fantastic place to spend a day. Walk along the waterfront, take a boat tour, discover public art, shop for locally made items, sample the cuisine in the food hall and relax al fresco with a cool drink from The Common . While there, you can also visit the nearby Canadian Museum for Human Rights . The Winnipeg Art Gallery- Qaumajuq has multiple events and exhibits throughout the summer. Keep your eyes peeled for concerts, rooftop dance parties, workshops, talks and movie screenings, including some free events. Ai-Kon , a Japanese anime and pop culture convention, will be at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg from July 17 to 19. Enjoy a cosplay contest, 24-hour anime screenings, video game tournaments, interactive fan- hosted panels and a huge marketplace for vendors and artists.
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