The Blog
Previous Posts
Summer's not over yet!
Hello? Hot weather? Where did you go?! Is it just us or has this September been a particularly speedy and harsh transition from those sunny summer days of July and August? Well, we’re not going down that...
CN 100 – A Moving Celebration in Winnipeg
Back in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Winnipeg was a transportation hub; the link between eastern Canada and western Canada, and, in some cases, the link between Canada and the U.S. Thousands of people wandered the halls...
Stroll along with our self-guided art walk
There are lots of great reasons to visit The Forks, right? The history, the food, the drinks, the shops, the events… we could go on and on (and we often do!). But one thing we definitely don’t want you to forget about is the art!
September: The New Year, part two.
Anyone else feel like September is the new year, part two? The French call this time of year “la rentrée” which literally translates to “the return.” It signals the end of summer and its lazy days with a return to school, work and well, real life.
Grab your foodie friends and your stretchiest pants – it's time for Le Burger Week
Ah, September! The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting cooler and the distinct smell of grilled meats is wafting through the air, which can only mean one thing: it’s time for Le Burger Week (with Cheese)! This year more than 120 local restaurants have created...
Grab your headphones - our self-guided audio tour is here!
For Winnipeggers and visitors spending September Long in the city, The Forks: A self-guided audio tour launches this week. No need to fight the traffic on the highway out to the lake—experience a mini urban getaway, in the heart of Winnipeg at The Forks. Get some fresh air, a...
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...