Tag Archives: Aboriginal

Jan 06 2013

Modern fur trade rooted in history

Loaded with fur pelts caught on traplines across Northern Manitoba, modern-day trappers descend on Thompson every year to sell their wares to the highest bidder. The Thompson Fur Table connects aboriginal trappers, visitors and buyers to the history of Canada’s fur trade.

Sep 19 2012

Urban Bison Safari, a land and water adventure for all five senses

Named one of Canada’s top tourism experiences, FortWhyte Alive’s bison safari is a magical tour that puts adventure seekers face to face with North America’s largest land mammal.

Aug 14 2012

Indiana Jones for a Day

Meet thousands of frenzied snakes, decipher ancient writing on rock walls, dig for fossils and venture into cavernous depths. Manitoba’s natural wonders match any adventure had by film hero and archaeologist Indiana Jones.

New Stillwater Fly-Fishing Tournament Leaps Onto Manitoba’s Angling Calendar

March 23, 2012

A new fly-fishing tournament to be held on four trout-stocked lakes is among this year’s competitive events for anglers in the central Canadian province of Manitoba.