A significant stop on the Trans-Canada trek, Winnipeg, the Manitoba capital, provides an enticing combination of culture, history, nature, and renowned fringe-theatre productions. There’s something for everyone: gallery-hopping in the historic Exchange District, tours of the Canadian Mint, and ‘glow-in-the-dark mini-golf’ at U-Puttz Amusement Centre. Nature lovers will enjoy getting up-close and personal with Bison at FortWhyte Alive, star-gazing at the Manitoba Museum Planetarium, and walking the city’s signature trail ‘The Loop. Make sure to spend a morning browsing the excellent St Norbert Farmers’ Market, too.
If a subarctic holiday involving the chance to see polar bears and beluga whales grabs your fancy, then head off to Churchill, northern Manitoba. Situated on the west shore of Hudson Bay, the town has more than a few once-in-a-lifetime surprises in store. It is one of the top three places in the world to see the luminescent swirls and streaks of the northern lights. You can view polar bears ambling along the coastal ice from a tundra buggy and sail out on the Churchill River to marvel at and hear the sweet sounds of beluga whales - also known as "sea canaries". For the adventurous, there's snorkelling, kayaking, plenty of bird and animal life, and the town is an ideal base to explore Wapusk National Park southeast of Churchill.
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