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NONSUCH BREWING CO. IN THE EXCHANGE
EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH THE FORKS
hungry? Walk into Wasagaming to visit the year-round restaurant at The Lakehouse or buy freshly baked goods and groceries from Clear Lake Trading Post.
the city, and their Le Burger is famous for a reason. Around the corner, Patent 5 Distillery is the first farm-to-finish dis - tillery in Manitoba; pop in for a seasonal cocktail with locally sourced cherries or saskatoons. For a filling bowl of pho and other Vietnamese dishes, head to Little Saigon Restaurant , sure to warm you up on a cold day. Want to combine your meal with some entertainment? Catch a show at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre — Murder on the Orient Express is playing from Jan. 14 to Feb. 7, 2026 — or enjoy Lights On the Exchange from January to March. Nonsuch Brewing Co. also offers dinner-and-show packages.
Winter is the perfect season to spend some time at The Forks! Work up an appetite on the Nestaweya River Trail and then head indoors to warm up with a diverse selection of food vendors in the communal food hall. Try BASTA! Filipino Kitchen for silog, a classic breakfast option, or pancit bihon, a noodle dish loaded with sautéed vegetables and bold flavours. Skyr, one of The Forks’ newest additions, serves fresh bowls, smoothies, toasts and cold- pressed juices with Nordic influences. And for those pizza cravings, Red Ember uses local ingredients that are wood-fired in their stone oven from Naples. SPEND TIME IN TURTLE VILLAGE Get off-grid and soak up the beauty of winter by booking a stay in Turtle Village . Located in Riding Mountain National Park, the Indigenous-owned and -operated destination offers “Turtle Shells,” tiny glamping huts that make for a memorable romantic escape. Add on the fire cooking experience, a camping-style charcuterie board paired with toasted bread and wine. Turtle Village also offers ice fishing hut rentals from January to March with the op- tion to add on a bannock-making kit. Still
TAKE A FOOD TOUR OF THE EXCHANGE
Winnipeg’s Exchange District is a gour- mand’s dream. Home to more than 50 unique restaurants, the area is ideal for a self-guided walking tour of some of the city’s culinary highlights. Amsterdam Tea Room has a tasty food menu and an impressive selection of teas that you can find in their bespoke cocktails. Nonsuch Brewing Co . has one of the most beautiful taprooms in
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TURTLE VILLAGE IN RIDING MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
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