This is the last day of our two week summer vacation. I had planned this time off before deciding to go to Denver to see my sister. It has been really great to have time off from work during June and July. I think it will take me a bit to get back into the work groove...especially that 5:30 am alarm set for tomorrow.
During the last week of June we went up to Winnipeg, MB. We had never been there before and had just decided earlier in the year to check it out. I did a lot of research on general info on Winnipeg (the Chicago of the north) and on places to see and things to do. Here's a little synopsis of our adventures:
We drove up through North Dakota...not too exciting. A lot more prairie than I would have guessed. Crossing the boarder was quite easy and there was a friendly Manitoba welcome center on the other side. On our first full day in the city we went to a nature area called Assiniboine Park. We went to their conservatory, English garden, Leo Mol sculpture garden, and the zoo.
Day 2 was Canada Day. We joined in the festivities...downtown market and music, face tattoos, and fireworks. It was a lot of fun. Our hotel was downtown in the French Quarter. We went to the St. Boniface Museum, which is the oldest building in Winnipeg as well as the largest remaining North American traditional oak log structure. We also toured other historical sites around the downtown area. There is a lot of history there because of early first nations settlements and because of fur trading.
On our last day in the city we went to a Blue Bomber game. The Bombers are Winnipeg's team in the Canadian Football League. Both CFL and US have similar rules but the CFL is a little different with a longer and wider field and only three downs instead of four. The game was awesome! It was one of the best parts of the trip. Our seats were really high up and we could see everything. The Bombers won so that made it even more exciting!
On our trip back to the states we went through Kenora, ON and Lake of the Woods. That area is gorgeous. Definitely want to go back!
For next year's adventures we are thinking about Rocky Mountain National Park and the Calgary area....can't wait!!
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