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Warming Huts through the eyes of Kate Busby 'Windshield' Warming Hut designer 2014
In only four short years, Warming Hut's - An Art+ Architecture Competition on Ice has become a internationally-recognized annual design competition, drawing close to 200 submissions each year. This is why, when my team got a phone call last October to... Almond Tree Makes Valentine's Day Easy
Tucked away in The Forks Market is the iconic yellow canopy of Almond Tree. Almond Tree is celebrating its 25th anniversary with The Forks and we took a look to see what Valentine's... Festival du Voyageur on the Red River Mutual Trail
February 14 to 17, join us at the Rendez-vous on Ice on the Red RiverMutual Trail, where the Red and Assiniboine rivers meet, to celebrate Manitoba’s French heritage in style! There are many fun activities lined up for the first weekend of the... Local Artists Bring Music to Warming Huts Along the Red River Mutual Trail
On Louis Riel Day Weekend last year along the frozen ice of the Assiniboine River, a dozen or so brave Manitoba musicians donned their best winter wear for an acoustic afternoon of live music at the innovative warming huts. Manitoba Music On Ice warmed up thousands of chilled... Celebrating 25 Years with the Mini Donut Factory and Iceland Skate Rentals
There are few traditions Winnipegger's covet more than finishing up a day of skating at The Forks with a dozen mini donuts. The Mini Donut Factory was one of the first stores at The Forks and has been churning out mini donuts there for a whopping 25 years. Pop-Culture Presents from Pylon
If you have a particular teen or pop-culture buff to buy for look no further than The Forks Market. One store in particular is as unique as it’s name. Pylon is a pop-culture retailer that features many niche, funny, and quirky items. If you’re shopping for a peace loving Beatles fan,... Eaton's Fairytale Vignettes
Many Winnipeggers share a favourite Christmas memory that involves a shopping trip to Eaton’s and a visit to the 9th floor annex to gaze with wonder at the Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes. When Eaton’s closed its doors in 1999 a private citizen ensured the relocation of the delicate and... Blow their minds this season with Forks Finds
Do you have a friend or special someone who is impossible to shop for? Generation Green at The Forks Market has amazing gift ideas to make it easier to buy for that difficult friend. For the Guy Who Has Everything: FreakR Bottle... 