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Splash Dash River Tour

Posted on Aug 16, 2013 by The Forks Market

It's going to be a beautiful weekend, Winnipeg! And we deserve it. Summer almost threatened to leave us as quickly as it came. Thank goodness it's decided to return and grace our shoulders, cheeks and noses with its bright...

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The Forks, Instagrammed

Posted on Aug 01, 2013 by The Forks Market

With all the social media outlets available to us these days, it's hard to keep up. Should an organization join them all? Pick and choose? And if so, which should they pick...

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Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Folklorama Kick-Off

Posted on Jul 24, 2013 by The Forks Market

The Folklorama season is nearly upon us, and there’s no better way to ignite the cultural spirit than with the

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Chez Sophie on the Esplanade Riel

Posted on Jul 19, 2013 by The Forks Market

Have you been to...

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Summer at The Forks

Posted on Jul 12, 2013 by The Forks Market

Canada Day has come and gone and summer is in full swing at The Forks. The July 1st celebrations were a huge success and we want to thank everyone who came out and made it a party...

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Pow Wow Etiquette

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 by The Forks Market

We asked our friends at APTN if they were interested in providing us with this week's blog post on Pow Wow etiquette in preparation for this weekend's APTN Aboriginal Day Live & Celebration happening on The Forks site and the Scotiabank...

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CMHR Walking Tours

Posted on Jun 06, 2013 by The Forks Market

The museum may not be open yet, but their work in the community has begun! This summer the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is offering FREE

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“Target Zeroing In” on Green House Gas and Operating Costs

Posted on Apr 26, 2013 by The Forks Market

With winter almost over, we are “Target Zeroing in” on a couple of projects that are nearing completion. Two Down, One To Go: Make-Up Air Units Removed From Forks Market Roof

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Bayshore Gifts in Glass: Lamp Work Lesson

Posted on Apr 17, 2013 by The Forks Market

As a staff member of The Forks I am often in and out of The Market at meetings, and I don’t necessarily have the chance to peruse the shops and services the way a visitor might. So when it was suggested to me to explore The Market the way a tourist would and then blog about it I jumped at...

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Saying Goodbye to Winter

Posted on Apr 02, 2013 by The Forks Market

I am constantly amazed by this place we live. We not only have 4 distinct seasons, we have them to the extreme. I have stood on the equator and have been well north of the Arctic Circle and I have never been hotter or colder than right here at The Forks.

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