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As well as the Métis.During the fur trade period, French settlers founded St. Boniface, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Winnipeg. Métis leader, and in retrospect Canadian hero, Louis Riel was born here. However, the growth of the small town of Winnipeg really took off when city officials bribed the Canadian Pacific Railway to make sure the train tracks to Western Canada would go through Winnipeg.A clever move, Winnipeg grew rapidly and became a busy train and trading center. Soon enough there were more millionaires living in this Canadian Pacific railway boomtown than in any other city in North America. Unfortunately, the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914 ended Winnipeg's reign over freight to the West Coast, and the rapid growth came to a stop.Nevertheless, that boom made Winnipeg the city it is today. A city with the highest concentration of turn-of-the-century buildings (built between 1880 and 1910) in North America. A city with grand buildings, such as the Manitoba Legislative Building and the Fort Gary Hotel. A city with lovely green spaces, like the Assiniboine Park and The Forks area.Add super friendly Winnipeggers and an extensive festival and event calendar to the mix and you get modern Winnipeg, the perfect place for a (weekend) trip!Winnipeg things to do1. Go on the Hermetic Code Tour in the Manitoba Legislative BuildingOne of the best places to go in Winnipeg is the Manitoba Legislative Building and there is no better way to explore this beautiful building than by signing up for The Hermetic Code Tour. This tour is amazing, I had so much fun! Our knowledgeable guide Don led us around the Manitoba Legislative Building and unraveled her secrets… The story about the architecture of the building is a fascinating one, it's a story that took 10 years of research to uncover! You can read all about it in this book.For me, the Hermetic Code Tour tour was a perfect occasion to finally apply all my knowledge from the Da Vinci Code and the Percy Jackson and Kane Chronicles series (can you tell I’m into fantasy books?).The Egyptian, Greek, and Roman gods (Ra, Mercury, and Athena) and The Da Vinci Code facts (the Fibonacci sequence, the golden ratio, and the four elements) come together in this extraordinary tour through the Manitoba Legislative Building.When you finish the tour, you will have learned that this isn't just a beautiful building to see, the architecture is like magic! I won’t spoil the surprise, however, when you visit the building be sure to stand in the middle of the star in the basement and say something out loud, you’ll be amazed…2. Watch a show at the Winnipeg Fringe FestivalThe Winnipeg Fringe Festival is the 2nd

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Biggest Fringe Festival in North America, with over 170 theater companies attending. We watched 2 great shows:• A hilarious show by DK Reinemer called ‘Help, I'm an American'.• Flight the Play, a story about a little prince, laughs and waves, beautifully told through acrobatics and dance.3. Visit the Assiniboine Park ZooI’m always a little apprehensive about zoos because I would much rather see animals in the wild instead of behind bars. But as we humans do, we mess up the earth, cause climate change and take up too much space… Subsequently, there is no (safe) place in the world anymore for many animals. Some have already become extinct and many are endangered.The Assiniboine Zoo plays an important part in conserving several endangered species, such as the Amur tiger, the snow leopard, and of course their famous polar bears.In the ‘Journey to Churchill' building, there is an underwater tunnel where you can see the bears and seals playing in the water (obviously not in the same tank). There are lots of other beautiful animals living in this zoo, such as Luna the arctic fox, and Blizzard, the white bison!4. Ride the Winnipeg TrolleyI love walking around a city, but there are just too many things to see in Winnipeg to cover all on foot. So we hopped aboard a charming orange bus trolley for a Winnipeg Trolley Tour. I learned a lot about Winnipeg and its history during this 2-hour group tour!For example: did you know Winnipeg’s Exchange District is a very popular filming location? Movies like ‘Shall We Dance’ (with Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez) and ‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford’ (with Brad Pitt) were shot in this beautiful historic district!Another beautiful and important neighborhood of Winnipeg is St. Boniface, the French Quarter. This area is home to the largest francophone community in Western Canada and is especially important to the Métis. Métis leader Louis Riel was buried here after his execution.On a happier note, you'll also find a very cute chocolate shop in St. Boniface called Constance Popp. Even her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is fond of these chocolates!St. Boniface is also known for its cute cafes with live music and excellent restaurants serving up some tasty French dishes.Two other Winnipeg neighborhoods we visited on the tour were Osborne Village (voted Canada’s greatest neighborhood in 2012) and Tuxedo.I could write much more about this tour, but you should really just go on it yourself! Let me share one last fun fact: did you know Winnie the Poo also has roots in Winnipeg? I bet you didn't, and neither did I. Read the full story on Wiki.5. Tour the Canadian MintI was really excited about

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The Stiles and Drewe Best New Song Prize (2016). Outside of musical theatre, Tim works as a professional Music Educator and Orchestrator, having provided additional orchestrations for Sarah Brightman’s A Starlight Symphony tour (2022). In 2021 his song “Together” was performed by over 7,000 children in schools across Wiltshire. Robyn Grant Director Robyn Grant Director Robyn is a director, writer and performer from Leeds.She began writing and directing back in 2015 whilst studying at East 15 Acting School. Since then she has written for both stage and screen, with a passion for comedy and creating exciting roles for women. Previous work includes: 2:22 A Ghost Story Associate Director: UK Tour 2022/2023, as Assistant Director: Apollo Theatre, Lyric Theatre, West End), Come Dine With Me The Musical (Turbine Theatre), Waiter There’s a Murder in my Soup! (Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre), Vulvarine: A New Musical (Assembly, Edinburgh Fringe and UK Tour, winner of the Fairy Powered Best New Writing Award, Co-written with Daniel Foxx), Beauty and the Beast: A Musical Parody (King’s Head Theatre and UK tour. Co-written with Daniel Foxx), Tom and Bunny Save the World (UK Tour, Winner of the Vaults Festival Spirit Award), Buzz: A New Musical (Winner of the Otherplace/Balkan Award).Robyn Grant and Daniel Foxx were also shortlisted for a Writers Guild of Great Britain Award for their work on Unfortunate for Best Musical Theatre Book Writing in 2020. Abby Clarke Set, Costume & Puppet Designer Abby Clarke Set, Costume & Puppet Designer Abby is a theatre designer. Try again in spring as we gear up for the 2025 Winnipeg Fringe Festival. The Winnipeg Fringe Festival Forum is NOT officially affiliated with the Winnipeg Fringe Festival Forum - For For official Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival info visit: We are a Winnipeg Fringe Festival Forum for Winnipeg Fringe Artists-past and present (2025). This is a

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The surprise of our Canada road trip was Winnipeg. Yes, Winnipeg, you read correctly! I’ll admit I did not know much about Winnipeg before visiting. Sure, I knew it was the capital of Manitoba, but that was about it. But you know what… Winnipeg is awesome! There is a relaxed vibe, and the art and restaurant scene are booming. Plus, there are loads of fun things to do in Winnipeg, Manitoba!It didn't hurt that we were very lucky with the weather, during the weekend of our visit it was about 30 degrees Celsius. In winter, however, temperatures of -40 Celsius are not uncommon. And the temperature isn’t the only thing that varies quite a bit, Winnipeg itself is really diverse as well.Disclosure: Some links in this post are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you!). We're very grateful when you use our links to make a purchase:-).Where to go in WinnipegWinnipeg is a vibrant cosmopolitan city that deserves a lot more attention and should feature on any Trans-Canada itinerary. Let me share my Winnipeg itinerary and convince you to visit the Chicago of the north!In this Winnipeg travel guide and the map below you can find all the Winnipeg tourist attractions we visited during our three days in Winnipeg, as well as recommended places to eat and the hotel we stayed at.Click here for the interactive mapWhat to do in WinnipegThere are lots of places to visit in Winnipeg! Here are all the things to see and do during a 3-day Winnipeg weekend trip. Take a Hermetic Code tour in the Manitoba Legislative BuildingCatch a show at the Winnipeg Fringe FestivalHop aboard the Winnipeg TrolleyLearn about coins at the Royal Canadian MintStroll around Forks Park and the Red RiverEat your way through the Forks MarketExplore the Exchange DistrictVisit the Canadian Museum for Human RightsSee the polar bears play in Assiniboine Park ZooRelax at Thermëa SpaPlan your trip like a pro with these tools:✈️ Find the best flight deals on Kiwi.com.✈️ Get the best car rental deal for your road trip on Rentalcars.com or Localrent.com.✈️ Find your dream accommodation on Booking.com or Agoda.✈️ Book the best tours via Get Your Guide, Viator or Klook.✈️ Travel safely and get reliable travel insurance from Safety Wing.Winnipeg: a brief historyThe name Winnipeg is derived from the Cree words ‘win nipee’ meaning muddy waters, referring to the place where the Assiniboine River and the Red River come together. For centuries, it was an important meeting place for First Nation people. This National Historic Site is called the Forks nowadays but it remains sacred ground to many Indigenous peoples

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Robyn Grant & Daniel Foxx Book & Lyrics Robyn Grant & Daniel Foxx Book & Lyrics Robyn is a director, writer and performer from Leeds.She began writing and directing back in 2015 whilst studying at East 15 Acting School. Since then she has written for both stage and screen, with a passion for comedy and creating exciting roles for women. Previous work includes: 2:22 A Ghost Story Associate Director: UK Tour 2022/2023, as Assistant Director: Apollo Theatre, Lyric Theatre, West End), Come Dine With Me The Musical (Turbine Theatre), Waiter There’s a Murder in my Soup! (Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre), Vulvarine: A New Musical (Assembly, Edinburgh Fringe and UK Tour, winner of the Fairy Powered Best New Writing Award, Co-written with Daniel Foxx), Beauty and the Beast: A Musical Parody (King’s Head Theatre and UK tour. Co-written with Daniel Foxx), Tom and Bunny Save the World (UK Tour, Winner of the Vaults Festival Spirit Award), Buzz: A New Musical (Winner of the Otherplace/Balkan Award).Robyn Grant and Daniel Foxx were also shortlisted for a Writers Guild of Great Britain Award for their work on Unfortunate for Best Musical Theatre Book Writing in 2020.Daniel is an award-winning comedian and writer. Named utterly hilarious and effortlessly charismatic by Rolling Stone Magazine, his hit debut show Villain achieved a complete sell-out extended run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023 and saw him nominated for the NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy. Villain is now embarking on a UK-wide tour and a run of dates in New

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Hey there, time traveller! This article was published 19/07/2024 (241 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. 5-STEP GUIDE TO BEING GERMANPaco ErhardJohn Hirsch Mainstage (Venue 1), to July 27Despite several references to Germans’ characteristic precision, attention to detail and numerical aptitude, fringe circuit veteran Paco Erhard never actually gets around to delineating the titular five steps during this 75-minute standup-comedy performance.Instead, he offers up a wide-ranging commentary on Germany’s checkered past and its emergence as a 21st-century global leader.“Germany is the greatest country in the world to be from,” he observes. “Anywhere in the world you go, you can only exceed expectations!”Currently a U.S. resident on tour across the Canadian fringe circuit, Erhard has a confident and world-wise perspective sure to resonate with audiences here as it has elsewhere around the globe.🐟🐟🐟🐟— Brad OswaldBUTTERFLY DREAMSRem LezarTheatre Son of Warehouse (Venue 5), to July 28It’s difficult to pull off an ethereal experience when your venue smells a bit like the lifting of a dumpster lid after a hot humid weekend. So it is with this locally made experimental physical theatre piece (the program deems it “unclassifiable”) that mercifully clocks in at 30 minutes.If the venue weren’t challenge enough, the show is one of those truly fringe experiences where you’re asked to interpret the mysterious action onstage.The cast spends much of the time walking in circles in what can only be described as a forced wedding march, emitting peeps, chirps and swooping whoops while accompanied by a pianist and percussionist playing lovely Erik Satie tunes, among other things. A ballerina provides some more conventional breaks in the action before joining the forced march. It’s … mysterious, but on the plus side, the show embodies true fringe spirit, even if it tests indulgence.🐟🐟1/2— Randall KingCHARGED CONVERSATIONS Black Cat ProductionsDave Barber Cinematheque (Venue 7), to July 25The paranormal investigator in Charged Conversations says she makes her ghost-hunting gadgets at home in her basement.This painfully amateurish two-person comedy also seems to have been crafted in somebody’s basement — like homemade wine that’s gone bad.Ottawa’s Doug Hagar and Mel Large co-wrote the show, hired inexperienced Winnipeg actors, and held the rehearsals via Zoom. That helps to explain some of the awkwardness, but not the lame script.With a billed length of 45 minutes, the show ran 30. The investigator (Betty Asseiro) is a pink-haired progressive type. She meets a grey-haired hoser (Brian Petersen) at an electric-vehicle charging station in a rural cemetery. Despite their opposing views on EVs, their relationship has no arc.They receive spirit messages through a homemade Ouija board. The audience, serving as ghosts, is enlisted for participation that would be appropriate at a children’s show.Though it appears the playwrights were aiming for improv-like zaniness, it would take more than an infrared camera to detect comedy in this graveyard.🐟🐟— Alison MayesTHE CLUB SODA IMPROV SHOWClub Soda ImprovAsper Centre for Theatre and Film (Venue 10), to July 28Even at the best of times, improv is like a box of chocolates on. Try again in spring as we gear up for the 2025 Winnipeg Fringe Festival. The Winnipeg Fringe Festival Forum is NOT officially affiliated with the Winnipeg Fringe Festival Forum - For