Things to do this weekend Feb 8-10th

Our list of things to do this weekend February 8th-10th:

Friday, February 8th:

Movie Night at Deer Lodge Community Club - click here for more info

Art from the Heart at Axworthy Health & RecPlex - click here for more info

Windsor Park Community Center Winter Carnival - 8th-11th, click here for more info

Free Swim 4-5 at Sergeant Tommy Prince Place - click here for more info

Free skate 5:45-6:45 at River East Community Club - click here for more info


Saturday, February 9th:

St Norbert Farmers Market - Valentines's Market - click here for more info

Windsor Park Community Center Winter Carnival - 8th-11th, click here for more info

Gateway Recreation Center Winter Carnival - click here for more info

Elmwood Winter Fun Day at Clara Hughes Recreation Park - click here for more info

Winakwa Community Center Winter Carnival - click here for more info

Le Classique Family Fun Day at Whittier Park - click here for more info

New Bothwell 2019 Winter Carnival - click here for more info

Whiteshell Winter Arts Festival at Pinawa Wilderness Center - click here for more info

Art from the Heart at Axworthy Health & RecPlex - click here for more info

Free Swim Youth Swim 7-9 at Bonivital, 5-6:30 & Youth Swim 7-9:45 at Cindy Klassen Rec Complex, Public Swim & Waterslide 3:30-5 at Elmwood Kildonans, 2:30-5 at Sherbrook Street, Youth Swim 7-9 at Sergeant Tommy Prince, Youth Swim 7-9 at St James Assiniboia Centennial - click here for more info

Free Skate 2-3 at Bertrand, 12:30-1:30 at Pioneer/Charlie Gardiner Arena, 2:15-3:15 at St. James Civic Center, 11:45-12:45 at Terry Sawchuck, 6:30-7:30 at Transcona East End CC -
click here for more info


Sunday, February 10th:

Cavalier Fire Department Pancake Breakfast - click here for more info

Cabin Fever at Cinemateque - Mary and the Witch's Flower - click here for more info 

Windsor Park Community Center Winter Carnival - 8th-11th, click here for more info

Pembina Curling Club - Learn to Curl - click here fore more info

Sunday Adventure Program at Arctic Glacier Winter Park (at The Forks) includes horse-drawn wagon rides, Indigenous Storytelling & Bannock Making, Snow Sculpting Sessions, & Soul on Ice - click here for more info

Free Skate 3:30-4:30 at Billy Mosienko, 2:15-3:15 at Eric Coy, 3-4 at Sam Southern, 12-1 at Sargent Park, 1:15-2:15 at St. Vital Centennial, 1:30-2:30 at Transcona East End CC - click here for more info

Free Swim 7-9 at Elmwood-Kildonans (incl waterslide), 1-5 at Kinsmen Sherbrook Street, 8:30am-9:25am & Youth Swim 7:30-9:00 at Margaret Grant, Youth Swim 7-9 at Sergeant Tommy Prince Place, Family Swim 7:30-9:30 at St.James Civic Center, 7-9 at Transcona Kinsmen Centennial - click here for more info


Anytime Fun:

Free entry into all Manitoba Provincial Parks in February

Festi-Bar from Festival Du Voyageur is now open - located on the Assiniboine River at The Forks port (basically a bar that accommodates 500 people on the river!)

A Maze in Snow! Just south of Winnipeg in St Adolphe…. They have some new surprises - check it out here

The Forks Ice Skating, River Trail, Skating Under the Canopy etc., Crokicurl
Skate rental & warming hut info
Ice conditions on the various trails & rinks

Arctic Snow Tube Park at Parks Canada Place, The Forks Thursdays - Sundays weekly till March 3rd - click here for more info

Wow, lots of winter carnivals! Who is going where this weekend?

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Things to do this weekend Feb 1-3rd

Our list of things to do this weekend February 1st - 3rd:

Friday, February 1st:

Lights: A Winter Celebration in Support of Artbeat Studio 5-11 in Old Market Square click here for more info

Tuxedo Community Center Winter Carnival - click here for more info


Free Swim 7-9 at Elmwood-Kildonans (incl waterslide), 1-5 at Kinsmen Sherbrook Street, 8:30am-9:25am & Youth Swim 7:30-9:00 at Margaret Grant, Youth Swim 7-9 at Sergeant Tommy Prince Place, Family Swim 7:30-9:30 at St.James Civic Center, 7-9 at Transcona Kinsmen Centennial - click here for more info


Saturday, February 2nd:

Tuxedo Community Center Winter Carnival - click here for more info

Winter Carnival at Robert A Steen Community Center - click here for more info

Woodhaven Winter Carnival - click here for more info

West Broadway Snowball Winter Carnival - click here for more info

Winter Skirmish hosted by Frontier LARP - click here for more info

Critter Talk at Wild Birds Unlimited (11 Reenders) - click here for more info

Winter Family Fun Day - Elie Community Club - click here for more info

FREE Hot chocolate & cookie giveaway at Johnston Terminal 2-4pm - click here for more info

Free Swim Youth Swim 7-9 at Bonivital, 5-6:30 & Youth Swim 7-9:45 at Cindy Klassen Rec Complex, Public Swim & Waterslide 3:30-5 at Elmwood Kildonans, 2:30-5 at Sherbrook Street, Youth Swim 7-9 at Sergeant Tommy Prince, Youth Swim 7-9 at St James Assiniboia Centennial - click here for more info

Sunday, February 3rd:

Tuxedo Community Center Winter Carnival - click here for more info

Cabin Fever - FREE films for kids at The Cinematheque 304-100 Arthur St.
The Goonies - click here for more info

Wool Processing at 10 Acres Woods, Anola - click here for more info

Winter Carnival Funspiel - St Adolphe Curling Rink - click here for more info

Sunday Adventure Program at Arctic Glacier Winter Park (at The Forks) includes horse-drawn wagon rides, Indigenous Storytelling & Bannock Making, Snow Sculpting Sessions, & Soul on Ice  click here for more info

Snowshoe Sundays - Free snowshoeing first & last Sundays of the month at Living Prairie Museum  - click here for more info

Free Swim 4-5 at Sergeant Tommy Prince Place - click here for more info

Free Skate 3:30-4:30 at Billy Mosienko, 2:15-3:15 at Eric Coy, 3-4 at Sam Southern, 12-1 at Sargent Park, 1:15-2:15 at St. Vital Centennial, 1:30-2:30 at Transcona East End CC click here for more info

Free skate 5:45-6:45 at River East Community Club click here for more info

Free Skate 2-3 at Bertrand, 12:30-1:30 at Pioneer/Charlie Gardiner Arena, 2:15-3:15 at St. James Civic Center, 11:45-12:45 at Terry Sawchuck, 6:30-7:30 at Transcona East End CC
click here for more info



Anytime Fun:

The Forks Ice Skating, River Trail, Skating Under the Canopy etc., Crokicurl

Festi-Bar from Festival Du Voyageur is now open - located on the Assiniboine River at The Forks port (basically a bar that accommodates 500 people on the river!)

A Maze in Snow! Just south of Winnipeg in St Adolphe…. They have some new surprises - check it out here
Skate rental & warming hut info
Ice conditions on the various trails & rinks

Arctic Snow Tube Park at Parks Canada Place, The Forks Thursdays - Sundays weekly till March 3rd click here for more info

After the deep freeze of this past week I think it will be nice to get out and do something and with all the winter carnivals and outdoor activities available for free or almost free I am excited to see what everyone does. Share your pics with us by tagging us on Instagram @transconachic or @deniseyoung.realtor on Facebook. 

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Things to do this weekend January 25-27th

Our list of things to do this weekend  (January 25-27th) besides staying as warm as possible! 

Friday, January 25th:

Jacob’s Trading birthday party - come get your picture taken when Drako the Velociraptor- FREE click here for more info

Free skate 5:45-6:45 at River East Community Club click here for more info

Saturday, January 26th:

St Norbert Farmers Market January 26 click here for more info

Breakfast with the bears at Assiniboine Park Zoo 10:30 chat, include crafts, breakfast not included in zoo price click here for more info

Family Literacy Day Celebration 10:30am at Cindy Klassen Rec Complex - FREE Click for more info

7:30-8pm @ the Forks Terje Isungset Ice Music - Warming Huts v2019 Invited Artist - FREE click for more info

Jacob’s Trading birthday party - come get your picture taken when Drako the Velociraptor- FREE click here for more info

Free Skate 2-3 at Bertrand, 12:30-1:30 at Pioneer/Charlie Gardiner Arena, 2:15-3:15 at St. James Civic Center, 11:45-12:45 at Terry Sawchuck, 6:30-7:30 at Transcona East End CC
click here for more info

Sunday, January 27th:
Winter Carnival - Whyte Ridge Community Center - click here for more info

Cabin Fever - FREE films for kids at The Cinematheque 304-100 Arthur St.
The Last Starfighter - click here for more info

Jacob’s Trading birthday party - come get your picture taken when Drako the Velociraptor- FREE click here for more info

Sunday Adventure Program at Arctic Glacier Winter Park (at The Forks) includes horse-drawn wagon rides, Indigenous Storytelling & Bannock Making, Snow Sculpting Sessions, & Soul on Ice  click here for more info

Free Skate 3:30-4:30 at Billy Mosienko, 2:15-3:15 at Eric Coy, 3-4 at Sam Southern, 12-1 at Sargent Park, 1:15-2:15 at St. Vital Centennial, 1:30-2:30 at Transcona East End CC click here for more info


Anytime Fun.... 
A Maze in Snow! Just south of Winnipeg in St Adolphe…. They have some new surprises - check it out here

The Forks Ice Skating, River Trail, Skating Under the Canopy etc., Crokicurl
Skate rental & warming hut info
Ice conditions on the various trails & rinks

Festi-Bar from Festival Du Voyageur is now open - located on the Assiniboine River at The Forks port (basically a bar that accommodates 500 people on the river!)


What are you planning on doing this weekend to chase away the winter blues? 

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Little Goat Cafe

I can't believe I forgot to take a picture but this charming little eatery was all that and a bag of chips! We met for breakfast so I was so hungry I guess I forgot.

The menu is very affordable although so varied it is difficult not to order everything on it as it all sounds so scrumptious.

I went with my cousin who is a major foodie so we ordered both the morning buns of the day. We both agreed the sweet morning bun was THE BEST! They change those flavours often so I can't wait to try them again.

I got the Harvest Hash which was a colourful array of vibrant coloured squash, sweet potato, delicious Brussel sprouts and a perfectly cooked to order porched egg on top. I like mine soft as it makes the most wonderful sauce for any breakfast food.

My cousin had the Duck on a Bun and oohed & aahhed a tremendous amount.

The service was attentive without being overbearing. We were there to catch up and they didn't rush us at all despite the crowds that started coming in.

I can't wait to go back again. There are so many things on their menu I want to try.

One of my favourite places to take out of town guests.... The Whiteshell

We have guests from out of country. They have visited The Forks, The Journey to Churchill, Gimli, WAG & CMHR. They checked out the Leg, Union Station, Fort Garry Hotel, the underground pathways at Portage & Main and the St. Boniface Cathedral. All great spots when visiting Manitoba.

Taken by Fred Bircham

We decided to take them somewhere different.  We took them on a scenic drive through the Whiteshell with short stops that would have a bit of walking but not too much as the weather was cold and threatening to rain.

Our first stop was Alford Hole Goose Sanctuary. It was disappointing that there was no geese despite it only being the 19th of October. It has just been such a cold fall. It is still a beautiful place to look around and check out. We took a short walk and took pictures along the shores, saw a grouse, and checked out vegetation they wouldn't see back home.

Our next stop was Brereton Lake. We stopped and got hot chocolate at the restaurant and headed out to the Ridge out back. If you have never been out there the best way to go is to take the path to the tennis courts and keep going. You will come to a trail that is marked as part of the Transcanada Trail. I recommend walking along the ridge along the trail as it gets better than just that first viewpoint.


***** STUNNING *****


We carried on and decided to take them into Rainbow Falls. I really wanted to stop and take the walk from behind the store to the falls but the rain started so we drove all the way in to the falls. Besides the beauty of the falls and pathways we found some interesting fungus on some of the trees.



We went to Nutimik next. We had to walk in as the campsite bays were closed. Next to yurt #31 there is a path to the beach that we like to take a walk on. When you get to the top of the hill you veer right and are gifted with an awesome Whiteshell view. If you aren't steady on your feet, have a walking stick and be very careful.


There are tons of picture taking opportunities up here and they vary for time of day. We found a nook that was like a little love seat in the rock & fauna for taking pictures! So pretty!



Our last stop just before sunset was just outside The Whiteshell at the Seven Sisters Provincial Park. We got to see the power dam and check out the rapids/falls. There is an outhouse here so a good place to stop before making the trek all the way back to Winnipeg.

This is a favourite road trip of ours but it was made extra special with the addition of our guests that hadn't seen any of these glorious places. Hearing their joy brought us a new appreciate for what we sometimes take for granted. They loved it so much they are hoping to come back and use a Yurt at Nutimik for part of their stay! So exciting!

Have you don't a Manitoba Roadtrip that you really enjoyed? Where are your goto places when you have visitors from out of town?

Folklarama

I didn't manage to get to Folklarama till the last night but we made it count. We toured 4 of that were in the southwest corner of the city starting with the Spirit of the Ukraine at Soul Sanctuary. 

I like that venue as it is really comfortable and laid out nicely to accommodate the crowd without feeling really crowded. The chairs are comfortable, the AC works well, and the bathrooms are nice, clean and well maintained. The pavilion has great food, spirited dances and amazing costumes. This one is one of the ones that will hook you into coming again and again and also raise your expectations if you haven't been to any of the others before!

The next one was Argentina at the Caboto Centre. The food was amazing! We loved the desserts from Dolce Bakery on Regent (but I have a sweet tooth so what can I say!) It was also a nice venue although felt a little packed in there. The dances were fun and the costumes were beautiful. It was a fun atmosphere. 

Then came Spain at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. We were quite disappointed with how hot this one was despite it saying it was air conditioned (we knew it would be 30+C so picked only ones with AC). It was in the basement but they did have the food in the reception room so maybe the AC just couldn't keep up. They also oversold tickets so there was so many people standing and since we had chosen seats near the back we were surrounded by people standing. Being hot and cramped made it hard to enjoy the show. The ladies costumes were amazing and their dances were beautiful but I could only think about when would it be over so I could get outside. 

We ended the night at the St James Civic Centre at the Budapest-Hungaria pavilion. We shared a chimney cake with ice cream. My friends had one of the combos and ended up getting more of their cabbage rolls because they were so tasty. It wasn't as packed as the last 3 and was the last performance of the year. The dances were fun to watch, especially the bottle dance. 

I was so happy to have made it out to Folklarama. I didn't find doing 4 too much for one evening. We carpooled and didn't try to have more then 10 minute drive between any of the pavilions. We had bought our tickets online so we had priority entrance and wouldn't have to worry about dealing with a sell out. Because there was 4 of us seeing more then 3 we bought the 12 pack and then bought 4 more tickets. With the online fees that cost $94 (23.50 per person) and then we spent about $75 for 2 of us for drinks and food. I do wish that they would rethink having one ticket per full page to print out and maybe switch to a mobile ticket.

Did you make it out to any pavilions? Which ones and how did you like them?

Hashtag Lakelife

I had the pleasure of showing a few places out in the west beaches area of Lake Winnipeg so I went early to make the most of it.

I grew up going out to Winnipeg Beach with my paternal side of the family so there are a lot of memories and reminiscing.

Matlock is a nice stop when heading up that direction. The piers are always a relaxing place to stop. The morning was cool, almost sweater weather, and I managed to still have over half a cup of my favourite Starbucks drink when I rolled in. Nothing like a warm chai latte, a light sweater and a moody sky over the lake to help you zone out for 20 minutes.

I visited with my parents at the marina. I can't believe I didn't think to take a picture there as the marina and pier with all the boats is a nice sight. From the south parking lot you have a unique perspective of the water tower through the bushes and cattails on the edge of the park. It always makes me want to pick up my paint brush. 

We decided to hit up The Emporium for lunch where I enjoyed a delicious home made crepe and my friend enjoyed the Drunken Chicken pizza. The Emporium is known for their crepes, pizzas and drunken chicken. If you go after 4pm they are wood fired pizzas. It is a really nice little place.

While waiting between showings we took a drive though downtown Winnipeg Beach. I didn't have time to take a walk on The Boardwalk to find my grandparents plaque or to stop at Dairy Bee to reminisce about gramma and grampa taking us for ice cream but we did come across a place that looks old but has only been there since 2012. We decided to pop in as it was right up my friends alley with all the unique decor. It is called Candies & Curiosities. Such a nice little place and they had a few treasures that took me back. 

There are so many more great places to check out if you are in the beaches area. The jam busters at Fred's (on the highway) are a great addition to a picnic, there is an off leash dog beach in the provincial park area near the water tower, there is the artesian well on the corner of Laurel and Grove, a new walking bridge just north of that, the waterfront park, and so much more. It is a leisurely drive down highway 9 and is less than an hour from the north perimeter. If you wanted add a few stops to your trip you could also see the locks in Lockport, Lower Fort Gary on highway 9, and the marine museum in Selkirk. 

What are your favourite spots to stop in the west beaches areas?