Do you know the story of the Dawson Trail?

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If you’ve ever visited southeast Manitoba, you’ve probably driven along the Dawson Trail. Today, the Dawson Trail is best known as a highway that connects the bilingual communities of Ste. Anne, Lorette, and Richer to the City of Winnipeg. But did you know that the Dawson Trail also refers to a historic passage that represents […]

Explore Southern Manitoba by bike!

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Why not take your bike to explore southern Manitoba? These two self-guided bike tours presented by Bonjour Manitoba are adapted to your experience level, from easy to advanced. With breathtaking scenery, charming villages and a warm rural welcome, southern Manitoba is the perfect region for your next bike ride.

The ceinture fléchée, a sash keeping the tradition alive

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The shortest month of the year is upon us. Elsewhere in the country, February evokes the harshness of Canadian winters. But for many here in Manitoba, February is a chance to spread one’s joie de vivre and to celebrate Métis and Franco-Manitoban culture at the Festival du Voyageur! Just about everyone knows that a seasoned festival-goer […]

A place of leisure and learning

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At Fort Gibraltar, fun and historical discover go hand in hand, year-round. Its history dates back to 1809, when the first trading post of the North West Company was built at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers. That Fort Gibraltar played a key role in the development of the Red River Colony. The original […]