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Pow wow 101: Four key parts to watch for
We are so lucky that numerous times a year, the members of our local Indigenous community gather at Oodena Celebration Circle to host pow wows where they sing, dance and celebrate their culture in a venue that is open to the public.
A berry good time to check out the Public Orchard
Six years ago, The Forks partnered with Winnipeg CORE to plant 61 fruit trees and around 75 fruit-bearing shrubs and bushes. Now, after years of growth, those trees and bushes have blossomed into a public orchard, producing delicious fruit available to be consumed...
A Day in the Life of The Forks Patio
The new summer hot spot: The Forks Patio. Have you been? Every...
Ideas to beat summer activity fatigue
We’re about halfway through summer vacation — have you run out of ideas to entertain your kids yet? We know it can be a struggle to keep those young ones occupied all day, every day, so we’ve put together a list of amazing summer activities and programs going on in...
Nothing to wine about: 6 perfect location pairings for summer sipping
It's a widely accepted idea that your environment can drastically change how much you enjoy your food and drink. We'd like to lean into that theory for a moment! The Common recently released a new summer wine list full of...
How to patio with The Common
It’s been so much fun sharing our patio with you this summer! The Common Patio is a new concept and we’re psyched to be able to call it ours. Here are a few tips on how to properly patio with us: 1) You’ll notice signs like the around the perimeter of the patio to let...
The Loop: a 2.5K little adventure
For years I’ve been running, walking and biking a downtown loop at The Forks. It is my favourite four season outdoor experience at the Forks. The loop...
It's cocktail-o'clock in the Food Hall
There’s nothing better than spending a beautiful summer night on a patio with a delicious drink in hand. We’ve definitely got the patio part covered,