Going to Winnipeg

[graham1]

Hi folks.
Just got word I have to go east for a few days this summer for work.
Looking for advice on fun stuff to do there.

Thanks

[omega50]

Rip some Channel Cats out of the river above Lockport

[parfleche]

Go fishing for cats at Lockport, Check out Duffs ditch , Go to the Forks for some history , and food .Check out International Fur Dressers .I think there is a museum of man or something also .

[sewerrat]

We will be heading there in August for the "50 year Boler anniversary" it going to be fun, over 600 bolers together.
http://www.myboler.com/

Sorry to derail the threat.

[Red Bullets]

X2 on going fishing.

For a couple bucks you can reserve a 45 minute tour of the Canadian Mint in Winnipeg. Probably some good deals on coins right there.

[mediumrare]

Fergie's fish and chips!

[omega50]

Sal's has a new fish menu and features Jackfish Chowder as well as Pickerel Nips and Whitefish

https://www.salisburyhouse.ca/promotions

[crane_guy]

Gondola pizza eat in at the Pembina location
Brunch at the fort Gary hotel
Santa Lucia pizza
The forks
Grand beach
Kenora
Dairy whip
Georges
Juniors
Manitoba museum and planitarium. Check out the little stores and antique shops downtown. Visit the original princess auto. River cruise.
Be super vigilant, don't leave valuables in your car, lock your hotel room, mind your businus. Always have your passenger doors locked when driving.

[ren008]

Go check out the Museum for Human Rights. Even if the content is a bit heavy the building is out of this world.

Also second hitting up the Forks, eating at a Sals, and checking out the mint too.

Don't bother with downtown otherwise unless you like filth and utter degenerates everywhere or want to experience a "Winnipeg Handshake".

[nsmitchell]

Bring lots as the bugs can be ferocious and plentiful. They were spraying in city limits when I lived there but the NIMBY's were trying to stop that.

[67ZL1]

Lake of the Woods is only 2 ish hours away!

[Big Red 250]

Lower Fort Garry. Big museum about the fort built by Hudson Bay Co in 1830. Treaty #1 was signed there.

[35 whelen]

Used to be a place on Main Street that sold the best Reubens in the world can't think of their name someone might know though

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[35 whelen]

Oscar's Deli be heading there in June also for some Channel cat and Ruben

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[Boundless_84]

I also recommend doing some fishing on the Red River north of Lockport. Big Channel Cats among other species.

Gondola Pizza is quite good, one of if not my favorite pizza shop. I like the thin crust.

The Forks is a nice place, if the walkway isn't flooded.

I'm not a baseball fan, but apparently the Winnipeg Goldeyes are entertaining to watch.

Assiniboine Park. Nice big park with lots of open areas, walking and biking paths (also good for rollerblading). Have a picnic there.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers - catch a football game at their new stadium.

Head north to Grand Beach, Gimli, or Hecla Island.

Go east to the Whiteshell or Northern Ontario and do some fishing (~ 1.5 to 2 hours)

Take a walk in Osborne Village or Corydon Avenue - somewhat akin to 17th Ave here in Calgary. Lots of little restaurants, ice cream shops, etc.

[Lites out]

Where is all this fishing happening in Winnipeg?? The Red River?? Lol Junior's burgers used to be a fovorite but not sure they're still around

[35 whelen]

Originally Posted by Lites out

Where is all this fishing happening in Winnipeg?? The Red River?? Lol Junior's burgers used to be a fovorite but not sure they're still around

Well there's a hundred thousand places to fish but if you're just in Winnipeg shore fishing I would go to Lockport or Selkirk

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[Twisted Canuck]

When I lived there, we always enjoyed Assiniboine Park, and make sure to check out the legislature building, do the tour. Also, Hecla Island is a great day trip. I almost hit the biggest moose I've ever seen in my life there! Would have destroyed my truck !

[jmdelipper]

Many here have covered a lot of good things to check out. I will add that if you do go down to Lockport, save yourself some frustration and either rent a boat or do a guide.

Fishing from shore is brutal as the snags are constant. There is so much tackle among other things along shore. It can also get quite crowded too. If shore is the only option, head a little further north into a Selkirk. Still great cats but less headaches.

Out of the many suggestions, I'd say the Forks and Assiniboine park are great so a summer afternoon walk. The zoo here is also right inside Assiniboine park of that's of any interest. It'd not as good as the Calgary zoo but they have made lots of nice improvements.

One last place to add would be Fort Whyte. It's right on the edge of town and is great for a stroll. Lots of wildlife to see.

[Boundless_84]

Originally Posted by jmdelipper

I will add that if you do go down to Lockport, save yourself some frustration and either rent a boat or do a guide.

Fishing from shore is brutal as the snags are constant. There is so much tackle among other things along shore.

Yes, this is so true

[omega50]

Originally Posted by jmdelipper

Many here have covered a lot of good things to check out. I will add that if you do go down to Lockport, save yourself some frustration and either rent a boat or do a guide.

Fishing from shore is brutal as the snags are constant. There is so much tackle among other things along shore. It can also get quite crowded too. If shore is the only option, head a little further north into a Selkirk. Still great cats but less headaches.

Out of the many suggestions, I'd say the Forks and Assiniboine park are great so a summer afternoon walk. The zoo here is also right inside Assiniboine park of that's of any interest. It'd not as good as the Calgary zoo but they have made lots of nice improvements.

One last place to add would be Fort Whyte. It's right on the edge of town and is great for a stroll. Lots of wildlife to see.

Wrong side of the locks. I never understood the compulsion to fish the bottom. Geez Louise

[happy honker]

I know from first hand experience you can fish right from shore within city limits on BOTH the Assiniboine and the Red and catch lots of fish of many different species.
Cats, walleye, goldeye, bass, etc.

If your pressed for time you don't need to go all the way to lockport...great fishing right in town.

Bring a can of Off though!

[35 whelen]

That is a fact grew up fishing in St Vital behind the KFC , caught everything that swam in that River

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[omega50]

Originally Posted by 35 whelen

That is a fact grew up fishing in St Vital behind the KFC , caught everything that swam in that River

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Used to work at that KFC as a teenager. Fished on my breaks. Occasionally swam over to Riverdale to my old area

[35 whelen]

Cool what years I would have been fishing there 72 73 74

Originally Posted by omega50

Used to work at that KFC as a teenager. Fished on my breaks. Occasionally swam over to Riverdale to my old area

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[omega50]

Fished along the Red river from the BDI to Churchill High from 67 to 71.The Seine River behind Southdale 71-77 Behind KFC 74-76. Snagged thousands of Crayfish with thread and a bit of bait. And then used the crayfish for bait

[35 whelen]

Nice we used to have a bed mattress behind the KFC and snag pickerel Rigs and hooks whatever guys would lose their

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[HSB]

Go fishing bru

[35 whelen]

Originally Posted by graham1

Hi folks.
Just got word I have to go east for a few days this summer for work.
Looking for advice on fun stuff to do there.

Thanks

Go for some Channel Cats when are you going to be there I need someone to go with them go on June 27th

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[35 whelen]

Going with these guys

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