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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... Warming Huts v.2014: An Art + Architecture Competition on Ice
Once again the Warming Huts v.2014: An Art + Architecture Competition on Ice has been a huge success. This competition, endorsed by the Manitoba Association of Architects, invited architects from all over the world to submit proposals for warming huts online at Many Worlds Festival continues at The Forks Market
The Forks Market has always been a cornucopia of cultures. A simple task of choosing which place to grab a quick lunch can have you... Generation Green at The Forks' First Anniversary
Wow, what a whirlwind year it has been! I seriously cannot believe that September 29th, will make it one year that Generation Green at The Forks has been open!