What’s Hot at a Glance
- Win a Gimli Getaway package
- Celebrate summer with the WSO
- Explore the Carman Pathway
- View ‘The Art of Norman Rockwell’ at WAG
- Events mark Diamond Jubilee
- Zoo’s polar bear centre open
- Mini Mondays at the Children’s Museum
- A Fiery Saga at the New Iceland Heritage Museum
- Experience Manitoba’s Wild Places
Win a Gimli Getaway package
Monday, May 14th, 2012 
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Beginning May 14, visitors and residents alike can visit Travel Manitoba’s Facebook page to share their favourite place to take visitors and have a chance to win a Gimli Getaway Package.
Additionally, look for the polar bear mascot TOBA and Travel Manitoba staff during Tourism Week May 14-20 at The Forks, Brandon and Gimli, who will ask “Where do you take your visitors?” with answers to be shared on Facebook, YouTube and more.
The Gimli Getaway package includes:
- One year family membership at New Icelandic Heritage Museum and a ‘Secrets of Viking Navigators’ book
- Lunch for 2 at Amma’s Tea Room
- $50 Gift Certificate at Sandstone Gifts
- $50 Gift Certificate at Tergesen & Sons
- 2 Nights Accommodation at Lakeview Resort
Tourism Week is a national celebration that highlights the economic impact and social benefits of tourism in Canada. It is led by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC).
To join the celebration and become a Tourism Champion in your community, visit the TIAC website at http://www.tiac.travel/tourismweek/default.htm
Celebrate summer with the WSO
Monday, May 14th, 2012 out of 5
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The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) wrapped up its regular season but is already looking forward to kicking off its 65th season with a Summer Solstice Concert on June 19.
Led by WSO music director Alexander Mickelthwate, the concert features an evening of light classics, from Rossini’s William Tell: Overture to the Olympic Theme & Fanfare by John Williams.
To celebrate the 65th anniversary, the WSO rolling back ticket prices to just $6.50 per ticket. Audience members will also have a chance to experience the event similar to the WSO’s 1948 launch by dressing in 40s and 50s attire. Dressed-up patrons will have a chance to win a concert subscription for the 2012-13 Season.
The WSO features a summer season from June to August, then launches its regular 2012-13 season on September 21-22 with Yuja Wang Plays Tchaikovsky 1. Subscriptions are on sale now.
Summer Season
Summer Solstice Concert
Tuesday, June 19, 7:30 PM
Centennial Concert Hall
Tickets are just $6.50 at the WSO Box Office, (204) 949-3999 or www.wso.ca. Children 14 and under are free.
Explore the Carman Pathway
Thursday, April 26th, 2012 out of 5
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Get ready for a spring hike of the Carman Pathway.
Carman Pathway Hike and lunch at Ciao Down Ristorante
After the hike, treat yourself to a gourmet lunch at Carman’s newest restaurant with a special set menu of soup, salad, gourmet pizza and dessert.
Note - Participation is limited and advance registration and payment are required.
Choose one of two methods -
OR download a registration form and send a cheque by mail-
(click to download a registration form)
Detailed directions to the trail meet-up site will be sent to participants once their paid registration fee has been received.
View ‘The Art of Norman Rockwell’ at WAG
Thursday, March 1st, 2012 
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American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell has been held over to May 27 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery!
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was the people’s painter, depicting scenes from everyday American life for the covers and pages of the nation’s most prominent publications.
A weaver of narrative and painterly images, he was a consummate visual storyteller with a finely honed sense of what made an image successful in the new, rapidly changing era of mass media into which he came of age. The American Chronicles exhibition has toured the United States to record crowds (exceeding 100,000 at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh) and the WAG is the only Canadian venue — and the host of the first major exhibition of Rockwell’s paintings in Canada.
For details on programming and related events, visit rockwell.wag.ca
Events mark Diamond Jubilee
Monday, February 6th, 2012 out of 5
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Manitoba will join Canada’s other provinces and territories in marking the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II’s reign as Queen.
The unveiling of a Diamond Jubilee ice sculpture and aspecial architectural lighting display of the building will honour the occassion.
A commemorative book of celebration for the public to sign to congratulate Her Majesty and the Royal Family, and a special royal visit photo exhibit will be set up in the foyer of the Legislative Building where they will remain for three months. A special commemorative book will also travel to several communities throughout the province later in the year. In addition, a page on the provincial government’s website (www.manitoba.ca) will be available beginning so people can offer congratulations online.
As part of the anniversary preparations, the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa is striking 60,000 Diamond Jubilee medals, which will be awarded to civic-minded Canadians throughout 2012. Around 900 Manitobans are expected to receive this honour.
Queen Elizabeth II is the second-longest reigning monarch in British history after Queen Victoria, who reigned for more than 63 years.
