TRAVEL MANITOBA
RED RIVER EX
WINNIPEG JAZZ FEST
SAM WALLER MUSEUM, THE PAS
Photo by Daniel Sullivan courtesy of Winnipeg Jazz Fest
9. Head to the annual Kidsfest at The Forks in early June, where live music, daredevil circus acts and hilarious comedians will wow you and the whole family. 10. June brings the Winnipeg International Jazz Festival to town, featuring Canadian and international musicians specializing in a wide range of jazz genres. Head to the Exchange District for ticketed events and free outdoor performances. 11. For those craving a bit of adventure, head out on a road trip through northwestern Manitoba after the snow thaws. Highlights include visiting the Sam Waller Museum in The Pas, swimming in Clearwater Lake , fishing in Bakers Narrows, exploring the Cranberry Portage Heritage Museum and saying hello to the Flintabbatey Flonatin statue in Flin Flon.
12. Learn about human rights at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, where the award-winning exhibition Love in a Dangerous Time explores a little known part of Canada's history. 13. Test your escape skills at one of the province’s many escape rooms. Perfect for a rainy-day activity, try The Puzzler Escape Rooms in Steinbach or Real Escape Room in Winnipeg. 14. For golfers, warmer weather means one thing: the courses are open! Head to Pleasant Valley Golf Club in Belmont, Swan River Golf and Country Club or the Lakeview Hecla Golf Course for some of the best golfing in the province. 15. The Prairie Wind Music Fest in Cypress River is perfect for those who love discovering up- and-coming Canadian talent. Held annually in June, experience three
days of diverse music at this small festival that has a big heart. 16. June also means it’s time for the Red River Ex ! Make your way to the world’s largest travelling fair, where the midway rides, live entertainment and tasty concessions will thrill you. 17. Classical music fans have many options to enjoy in spring, including the Agassiz Chamber Music Festival in May and numerous shows presented by the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet . 18. Doors Open Winnipeg in May is a once-a-year occasion that opens architecturally, historically and culturally significant buildings to the public. Don’t miss the chance to explore some of the city’s most secretive spots.
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