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Manitoba

Manitoba is a province situated in the middle of Canada. It borders Saskatchewan to the West, Ontario to the East, Nunavut and the Arctic Ocean to the North and the U.S. states of North Dakota and Minnesota to the South.


Population: ~1.4 million people

Capital: Winnipeg

Ecozones: Boreal Plains, Boreal Shield, Prairies, Taiga Shield and Hudson Plains. 

Known Species of Flora & Fauna: ~11, 950

National Parks: Riding Mountain National Park, Wapusk National Park

Official Languages: French & English

First Nations Homeland: Cree, Ojibwe, Denendeh, Sioux, Mandan, Assiniboine, Metis peoples

Professional Sports Teams: Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL), Winnipeg Jets (NHL), Manitoba Moose (AHL), Winnipeg Goldeyes (AA)

Known for: Extreme temperatures, Festival du Voyageur, Polar Bears, Agricultural lands, Prairie landscapes, Honey dill sauce, The Forks, Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Wedding Socials, Slurpees, Bobby Hull, Winnipeg Royal Ballet, and more.

WHITESHELL PROVINCIAL PARK


Day Trips:

Triple Lake Adventure in the Whiteshell (June 21, 2020)

Canada Day Celebrations (June 30-July 1, 2020)

Hiking McGuillivray Falls Trail (July 18, 2020)

Brereton Lake Adventure (August 1, 2020)

High Lake & Top of the World Trails (August 2, 2020)

PINAWA


Day Trips:

The Pinawa Channel (May 30, 2020)

BIRDS HILL PROVINCIAL PARK


Day Trips:

Impromptu Visit to Birds Hill Provincial Park (June 25, 2020)

HECLA PROVINCIAL PARK


Day Trips:

Exploring Lake Winnipeg (June 27-28, 2020)


GIMLI


Day Trips:

Exploring Lake Winnipeg (June 27-28, 2020)


STEEP ROCK


Day Trips:

Steep Rock Adventures (July 12, 2020)


TURTLE MOUNTAIN PROVINCIAL PARK


Day Trips:

Visiting Turtle Mountain Provincial Park (July 24-26, 2020)


WILLIAM LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK


Day Trips:

Visiting Turtle Mountain Provincial Park (July 24-26, 2020)


WINNIPEG


Day Trips:

A Day at the Zoo During a Pandemic (July 22, 2020)

Fort Whyte Alive (September 27, 2020)


SOURIS


Day Trips:

A Quick Visit to Souris & Brandon (July 26, 2020)


BRANDON


Day Trips:

A Quick Visit to Souris & Brandon (July 26, 2020)


BOISSEVAIN


Day Trips:

Visiting Turtle Mountain Provincial Park (July 24-26, 2020)


STEINBACH (Homeplace)


Day Trips:

Local Business Feature: Chino's Bistro (July 24, 2020)

Local Business Feature: Cloud 9 Ranch (August 1, 2020)


RIDING MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK


Day Trips:

Our First Family Trip to RMNP (August 14-17, 2020)


LILAC RESORT


Day Trips:

More Canada Day Celebrations (July 3-5, 2020)


NOPIMING PROVINCIAL PARK


Day Trips:

Beautiful Tulabi Falls (August 23, 2020)


LAC DU BONNET


Day Trips:

First Hike of the Summer: Blueberry Rock (May 23, 2021)