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19. History buffs rejoice: there are over a dozen forts in Manitoba. Explore Manitoba’s past by visiting Lower Fort Garry in St. Andrews, Fort Dauphin, Fort la Reine in Portage la Prairie, Fort Dufferin in Emerson or the Prince of Wales Fort in Churchill. 20. Take me out to the ball game, indeed! The Winnipeg Goldeyes return to the diamond at Blue Cross Park in May, so take advantage of the longer evenings with a baseball game Winnipeg Comedy Festival returns to the Gas Station Arts Centre and Burton Cummings Theatre for six days of humour featuring a variety of performers. 22. It’s no secret that Manitoba is home to many fantastic breweries. Take your love of beer a step further by heading to the Beer is Art Festival in April. 23. We’re Canadian — of course we love maple syrup! Celebrate all things sweet with one of the province’s maple syrup festivals, including the Manitoba Maple Syrup Festival in McCreary or the Sugaring Off Festival in St-Pierre-Jolys. and a couple of hot dogs. 21. Ready to laugh? The 24. Celebrate the music of a jazz legend with The Jazz Room: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald . With two dates this spring, enjoy some of her most iconic songs and greatest hits in an intimate setting. 25. Get ready to have a blast at one of the province’s many fairs and street festivals in June, including Summer in the City in Steinbach, the Niverville Fair and the Ellice Street Festival hosted by the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg. 26. Visit the Winnipeg Art Gallery- Qaumajuq for their new spring exhibits, including Ningiukulu Teevee: Stories from Kinngait, a collection of works by Inuit artist Ningiukulu (Ning) Teevee.
FORT LA REINE, PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE
PRINCE OF WALES FORT, CHURCHILL Photo by Wander The Map
LOWER FORT GARRY, ST. ANDREWS
Photo by Visual Soul Studios
27. Kicking off in mid-June, enjoy a bit of music in the fresh air with the Rockin' Gimli Harbour Concert Series . 28. Head to the Manitoba Taste of Asia festival at the end of May for food, performances, art and cultural exchange. 29. The Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition of Technology, Innovation and Creativity, or MEMETIC for short, is back in Winnipeg in early June. Head to Old Market Square for free techno, dub and house music events. 30. Winnipeg is home to an exciting culinary scene, filled with restaurants that offer innovative menus and inviting atmospheres. Check out some of the city’s newest spots, including Colleen, Naan Culture, Baby Baby, Shirley’s, Snack Häus, SOHO Kitchen + Wine, MLYN Ukrainian Restaurant and Peacock Kitchen & Drinks , which was previously the award-winning Yujiro.
WINNIPEG GOLDEYES
BABY BABY
Photos courtesy of Travel Manitoba
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