1. EXPLORE GIMLI

• Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Gimli, this beautiful lake town is located along the shoreline of Lake Winnipeg
• Lunch will be included at one of the local eateries
• Spend free time exploring, shopping, walking along the pier or checking out the goodies at the Central Bakery
• There is no Tour Director on the motor coach for this tour

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2. HUTTERITE COLONY

• A tour of the Springfield Hutterite Colony includes the opportunity to perhaps purchase some homemade products
• Enjoy a homemade lunch and entertainment at the Hutterite Colony
• Stop at Skinner’s in Lockport on the way home – perhaps you’d like to treat yourself to an ice cream or hot dog!

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3. MENNONITE VILLAGE

• Enjoy a guided tour of the Mennonite Village Museum and Interpretive Centre
• An authentic Mennonite meal of borscht, farmer sausage, cottage cheese perogies and rhubarb platz will be served
• Stop at the New Bothwell Cheese Factory and Smokehouse Meats for a chance to purchase some meats and cheeses

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4. LAKE OF THE WOODS

Wednesday, June 24
Thursday, July 9
Friday, July 24
Saturday, August 8

• En route to Kenora, stop at Falcon Lake in the Whiteshell
• Sail around the islands of the Lake of theWoods while aboard the MS Kenora
• A luncheon will be served onboard while you view the beauty of the rugged landscape
• On our return, we’ll make a brief afternoon stop before our return to Winnipeg

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5. MARINA ON CLEAR LAKE

Thursday, June 25
Friday, June 26
Friday, July 3
Saturday, July 4
Saturday, August 8

• Enjoy a cruise aboard The Martese on the beautiful Clear Lake in Riding Mountain National Park
• A picnic-style lunch buffet will be served aboard the ship
• Enjoy some free time in the resort community of Wasagaming before returning home

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6. HECLA ISLAND

Friday, July 3
Wednesday, July 15

• Surrounded by spectacular Lake Winnipeg is the lushly forested Hecla Island; one of Manitoba’s most beautiful areas
• While in Hecla we will enjoy lunch and glimpse stunning views of the lake
• Later on this afternoon we’ll take a guided walking tour of the Icelandic Hecla Village
• On the way home, enjoy some free time in the town of Gimli; purchase some Icelandic baking or take a stroll along the pier

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7. TEA TOUR

Wednesday, July 8
Wednesday, August 12

• Start your morning off right – we include tea, tea biscuits and homemade jam at the Gingerwood Lane in Winkler
• We’ll stop at North Wind Clayworks, just outside of Altona, for a pottery demonstration and to view the beautiful gardens
• Enjoy lunch in Rosenort at the Café on Rose Lane
• Homespun gifts and decorating items fill the nooks and crannies at Pineridge Hollow – our last stop of the day

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8. DISCOVERING ST. CLAUDE

Thursday, July 9

• This morning we’ll visit the Manitoba Dairy Museum
• We’ll enjoy a delicious homemade lunch in the area
• This afternoon we’ll enjoy time to travel through the beautiful gardens, a gaol museum and a spectacular church

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9. SWINGING SOURIS BRIDGE

Friday, July 10
Thursday, August 6

• Travel to Souris in south western Manitoba and visit the longest free-suspension foot bridge in Canada
• Enjoy a delicious lunch today
• Tour Souris and the bird sanctuary with a local guide
• Visit the Hillcrest Museum, a historic home designed to resemble an English castle
• Visit the Rock Shop to buy jewellery made from quarry stones

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10. PASSION PLAY

Friday, July 10

• This evening attend the Passion Play – The Carpenter is performed in the lovely outdoor setting of the Pembina Hills
• Bench seating is reserved (or feel free to bring along your own lawn chair if you’d rather)
• A delicious hot dinner will be served prior to the show

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11. STANDARD TIME TRIO

Thursday, July 16

• Enjoy a lovely light lunch in Teulon at a local church hall
• After lunch we will be entertained by the well-known musical group, the Standard Time Duo who will delight us with old time favourites in two part harmony

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12. HAPPY ROCK

Friday, July 17

• Tour Gladstone; home of the Happy Rock, and enjoy lunch and a tour of the Gladstone Museum with a local guide
• View the new Orthodox Mennonite Settlement; a settlement of families who moved here from southern Ontario in 2007
• The young ladies of the Riverdale Hutterite Colony will give us a guided tour through their workshops, homes and more
• Afternoon coffee is included for you as well as time to purchase crafts and baking from the Hutterites

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13. NEEPAWA LILY FESTIVAL

Friday, July 17
Saturday, July 18

• Purchase your favourite lilies - these fertile plains are home to over 20,000 unique varieties of these breathtaking beauties
• Tour the Lily Nook and take in the splendour of these flowers
• Tour Neepawa and visit the many interesting sites
• Lunch in Neepawa is included

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14. STEEP ROCK

Tuesday, July 21
Thursday, July 23

• Some walking along challenging terrain is involved in this tour
• Venture deep into the Interlake with a professional tour guide from the area
• Enjoy lunch with a beautiful view
• Walk along the beach in beautiful Steep Rock

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15. MYSTERY TOUR

Wednesday, July 22
Thursday, August 20

• A new, original mystery location will be chosen for each date
• Lunch and attractions included in the cost of tour (Coffee stops at your own cost)

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16. FREE DAY IN RIDING MOUNTAIN

Saturday, July 25

• Enjoy a free day strolling along the boardwalk or shopping and take the time to enjoy the charming resort community of Wasagaming, huddled on the shores of Clear Lake

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17. DAUPHIN UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL

Friday, July 31

• Experience the festival outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine; enjoy the incredible view and watch the grandstand show
• Authentic, rich and uniquely Ukrainian food is available for purchase during the day

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18. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Saturday, August 1

• In a time of changing way of life and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia, a poor dairyman in a little Russian village tries to instil the traditions of his tight-knight Jewish community in his five daughters in Fiddler On The Roof
• The play is performed at the Manitou Opera House, built in 1930 with Arts and Crafts influenced architecture
• We will stop for dinner prior to the performance tonight

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19. INTERNATIONAL PEACE

Friday, August 7

• Enjoy a light lunch buffet at the Errick Willis Pavilion in the gardens, overlooking the lovely Lake Stormon
• Guided tour of the International Peace Gardens - the gardens are dedicated to world peace
• Free time to view the World Trade Center Memorial Site and leisure time to relax and explore

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20. MADE IN MANITOBA

Thursday, August 13

• Today you will have the opportunity to experience the charm of Notre Dame de Lourdes
• Enjoy the beautiful scenery during our locally guided tour
• A delicious lunch will also be included
• View the majestic windmills of St. Leon

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21. BISCUIT HARBOUR

Friday, August 14

• A professional tour guide from the area will provide interesting commentary for the day
• Your morning coffee is included for you today
• Visit a resort complex for lunch at Biscuit Harbour
• This afternoon we’ll enjoy a tour of the Heritage Village in Arborg, set up to represent a village from the early 1900’s
• Later on we’ll stop at Gimli for some free time

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22. BUFFALO POINT

Wednesday, August 19

• Enjoy scenic Sandilands Provincial Park as we head out to Manitoba’s most eastern spot – Buffalo Point
• Watch the waves lap at the shore as you enjoy your lunch
• Learn at the Native Cultural Centre and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as we leave the park
• Enjoy your coffee and find inspiration at St. Malo this afternoon
• Your morning and afternoon coffee are both included today

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23. SIOUX NARROWS

Friday, August 21

• Experience the beauty of the Lake of the Woods as you head east to the Whiteshell Provincial Park
• Morning stop in Falcon Lake, then on to Kenora and Sioux Narrows on the eastern shores of the Lake of the Woods
• Enjoy lunch and then time to stroll through Sioux Narrows and visit one of the local gift shops
• This afternoon enjoy a brief stop at Rushing River

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24. WINNIPEG BEACH FALL LUNCH

Saturday, August 29

• Enjoy a spectacular lunch of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, buns, veggies, cabbage rolls, meatballs and homemade pies
• Explore the resort community of Winnipeg Beach, nestled along the shores of Lake Winnipeg

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25. HONEY, GARLIC & MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL

Saturday, September 12

• Travel to Manitou to take part in the most aromatic and flavourful food festival in Southern Manitoba
• Free food samples, display booths, a farmer’s market, craft show and sale, and free draws
• Buffet supper featuring 16 mouth-watering dishes, all prepared with either honey, garlic or maple syrup

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26. PLUM COULEE FALL SUPPER

Saturday, September 26

• Enjoy a traditional Mennonite meal of cottage cheese perogies, kielke, cream gravy, farmer sausage, ham, onions and plum sauce as well as homemade desserts
• Visit the MCC Distribution Centre and take a short tour of the town of Plum Coulee before supper
• Pick up some of the plum jam or farmer sausage they’ll have for sale at the hall before your return home

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27. COOKS CREEK FALL SUPPER

Sunday, October 4

• Visit this historic Grotto and view the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception
• An authentic mid-afternoon lunch of perogies, cabbage rolls, fried chicken and pies will tantalize your palate

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28. THANKSGIVING SUPPER

Sunday, October 11

• Celebrate the holiday as you enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving dinner at the Notre Dame de Lorette Fall Supper

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29. ST. JOSEPHS FALL SUPPER

Sunday, October 18

• Barbequed roast beef, tourtiere, potatoes, gravy, salads, pie and ice cream are on the menu at this Fall Supper
• Visit the St. Joseph Museum containing domestic and agricultural materials relating to area pioneers

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30. STONEWALL FALL SUPPER

Sunday, October 18

• We’ll enjoy a menu of turkey, meatballs, stuffing, mashed potatoes, turnips, a salad bar and pies for dessert

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31. PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE LIGHTS

Thursday, December 3

• A turkey dinner and a tour through the festive Island of Lights in Island Park await us in Portage la Prairie
• Tour the Winter Wonderland at the Red River Exhibition Park before heading home tonight
• You may wish to bring a non-perishable item along to donate to a Christmas food hamper

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32. HUTTERITE CHRISTMAS

Saturday, December 12

• Enjoy a delicious homemade Christmas dinner and entertainment at the Springfield Hutterite Colony
• Have the opportunity to do a little Christmas shopping; the Hutterite’s will provide some of their local wares for sale
• You may wish to bring a non-perishable item along to donate to a Christmas food hamper

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33. CHRISTMAS IN WINNIPEG

Wednesday, December 16

• Enjoy a delicious meal in Winnipeg tonight
• Tour the Winter Wonderland at the Red River Exhibition Park
• Enjoy some of the local lights of Winnipeg
• You may wish to bring a non-perishable item along to donate to a Christmas food hamper