It's the halfway mark in summer, and {so far} the weather looks to be cooperating for this upcoming long weekend. If you are looking to make the most of your three days of freedom, we've compiled for you 9 things to make a memorable long weekend.
- Frozen goodness
In a cone, on a stick, with a spoon- it doesn't really matter what you pick, but if you are looking for a way to keep cool and treat yo self we've got a great selection from Neon Cone, Fro-gurts, and special guest Pop Cart at The Forks Farmers' Market.... speaking of which- - Farmers' Market
If you need your fill of veggies, jams, preserves, handcrafted wonders, The Forks Farmers' Market is where you need to be. It's open on Sundays from 11 am- 4 pm in The Forks Market parking lot. For a list of vendors, click here. - Keepin' Chill with Cool Gardens
Thousands of faces on blue flags, cottage docks in the middle of Broadway, Beachscape in The Port - there are eight Cool Gardens to tour in and around The Forks area. - Boat Tour
Winnipeg was built around the Red and Assiniboine rivers, and it is possibly the best way to tour and learn about our fair city. Set sail on the Splash Dash Tour Boat and travel down the waters to the Manitoba Legislative, the Exchange District and St. Boniface. - Patio much?!
(Photo by @cherrylynnc)
There is nothing like appetizers and bevvies out on a patio. And we have a handful to choose from like Muddy Waters, The Beachcomber, Smith, Era Bistro. Each has a unique view of The Forks site and a great menu to pick from.
- Trolley Around
If you aren't up for touring by water, what about by old-school trolley? Venture into the Exchange District Historic Site of Canada, where you’ll find the largest collection of turn-of-the-century architecture in North America. See the MTS Centre, and the community club where music legends The Guess Who and Neil Young got their start. Pass through Osborne Village, view the stately mansions on Wellington Crescent, and enjoy the grandeur of the Manitoba Legislature. - Splish Splash
(Photo by @jennldavis)
If you need a splash of water, grab the kids and swimsuits and come down to Variety Heritage Adventure Playground. A great space to cool off, the park now has an Adventure Store where you can pick up water bottles and sunscreen.
- Pow Wow Together
(Photo by @jennldavis)See the colour, beauty and style of dances from the aboriginal communities in Manitoba. On Monday from 1-10 pm, join Founding Nations in Oodena for a pow wow. - Duck, Duck, Goose
Take a walk on the river walk along the Red and Assiniboine rivers and say hello to these fine feather friends.
Whatever you do this weekend, be sure to get outside and enjoy the summer around you.
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