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MAY 25 - JUNE 3, 2018
NEW AND IMPROVED LOCATION FOR PRIDEMART
PASSION & HISTOIRE This summer discover Passion & Histoire in beautiful Saint Boniface. Has there been a little je ne sais quoi missing this summer? Need to put a little Ooh la la back in your vacation? Look no further than across the bridge to Saint Boniface! This vibrant neighbourhood is rich in francophone and Métis heritage. With a passion for language, art and culture, and a history that dates back two centuries, there’s a world to discover just on the other side of the Red River. A perfect place for a date, come for the food and discover its hidden treasures through two themed guided foodie tours this summer where you Eat, Learn, Drink, and repeat! You’ll be encouraged to practice that forgotten high school French along the way! Want to impress that special someone? With amazing cuisine, beautiful outdoor patios, art galleries and historical sites, this is the place you can safely stroll. Grab a glass of wine, or create a picnic with local pastries, cheese, charcuterie and chocolate as you take in Mercredi en musique in le Jardin de sculpture. You’re always bienvenue à Saint Boniface!
PrideMART is on the move, setting up shop at a bigger, better location that will improve the experience for vendors and visitors alike. During the Pride Winnipeg Festival at The Forks June 2-3, PrideMART will be set up from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. along the walkway between the Inn at The Forks and the festival grounds, making it more easily accessible for all attendees.
some of Canada’s biggest companies. For example, TD Bank, RBC Royal Bank and BellMTS are all members,” O’Reilly says. “At PrideMART, you’ll find a number of ally-owned businesses including the banks, Arnold Brothers Trucking, the University of Winnipeg Bookstore and the City of Winnipeg.” Before PrideMART opens, the chamber is hosting another popular annual event — its Pride in Business networking reception — on Wednesday, May 30 at Little Brown Jug. “This Pride Week business mixer is an annual tradition for the Manitoba LGBT* Chamber and we expect this year, being hosted by such a fun chamber member who is so devoted to community, it’s going to be hugely popular.” In fact, O’Reilly expects the event to sell out. For ticket info, visit the chamber website at MB-LGBT.biz.
Organized by the Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce, the site will have something for everyone. “PrideMART features businesses and artisans with fantastic products for sale, as well as community groups and even employers looking to hire,” says Patrick O’Reilly, volunteer president of the chamber board. “We have 28 vendors and a dozen artisans, including fantastic local businesses like Motio Massage Therapy doing massage on site, Velocity Jewelry, Chante Lingerie, Amethyst Crystal and The Glitter Girls.” The Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce is open to all businesses, not just those that are LGBT-owned. And PrideMART’s mix of businesses reflects the diversity within the community. “The asterisk in our name is to represent our diverse allies, and there are many ally-owned businesses in the chamber, including
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