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The Texan Invades Canada

A trip from May 09, 2007 to May 16, 2007, travelling to Winnipeg, Clear Lake, Brandon, Gimli, Kenora
Texas experiences Canada for the first time. Lots of driving … More  
Texas experiences Canada for the first time. Lots of driving, and lots of eating.
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Winnipeg, Gimli...
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05/09/2007 to 05/16/2007
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Unscheduled - Winnipeg

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The Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Winnipeg is five miles from the James Armstrong Richardson International Airport …
Hotel
Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Downtown Winnipeg
360 Colony St
Winnipeg, MB R3B
Canada
204-786-7011
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The Western Canada Aviation Museum founded in 1974 is housed in the original Trans-Canada Airways (now Air Canada) h …
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Western Canada Aviation Museum
958 Ferry Rd
Winnipeg, MB R3H
Canada
+1 204 786 5503
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The Manitoba seat of political power is accessible to anyone. Visitors can sit in on government proceedings and then …
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Manitoba Legislative Building
450 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C
Canada
+1 204 945 5813
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This city can get hot, contrary to popular perception, and when it does, head down to Little Italy for ice cream. Nu …
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643 Corydon Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3M
Canada
+1 204 475 8765
Notes
love Nucci's! best Gelato in Winnipeg! After dinner stroll down corydon and get some gelato.
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Since its opening in 1989, this market has evolved into the quintessential gathering place. After 10 years of …
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Forks Market (The)
1 Forks Market Road
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4L9
Canada
+1 204 942 6309 / +1 204 957 7618 (Forks hotline)
Notes
walk around the forks, do a little shopping, walk over the bridges, take a lot of pictures.
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Enjoying the sights and sounds of the historic Exchange District can build up a huge appetite. Few places satiate …
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58 Albert St
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1G3
Canada
+1 204 947 6930
Notes
Best Burgers in Winnipeg!
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This art space, in operation since 1973, has dedicated itself the expressions of progressive art, including the work …
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460 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3C
Canada
1 204 942 1043
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The historic Exchange District offers visitors and residents alike a chance to look at history. With a multiplicity …
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Exchange District Guided Walking Tour
63 Albert St
Winnipeg, MB R3B
Canada
+1 204 942 6716
Notes
Take pictures at Portage and Main, visit stores, and look at old buildings.
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Some of the best wings in town are found in the only independent Tex-Mex style establishment in Winnipeg; three vari …
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Carlos and Murphy's Restaurant and Bar
129 Osborne Street
Winnipeg, MB R3L 1Y4
Canada
+1 204 284 3510
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The Royal Canadian Mint's facility in Winnipeg, designed by local architect Etienne Gaboury, produces billions of co …
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Royal Canadian Mint
520 Lagimodiere Blvd
Winnipeg, MB R2J
Canada
+1 204 983 6429/+1 877 974 6468
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Fort Whyte Centre is a natural area for recreation and is a treat for avid birdwatchers. It is one of the most popul …
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1961 McCreary Rd
Winnipeg, MB R3P
Canada
+1 204 989 8355
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I am not sure which we are going to do!
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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This is a one-of-a-kind sculpture garden in North America dedicated to the work of Winnipeg artist Leo Mol. A taped …
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2355 Corydon Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3P
Canada
+1 204 895 7554
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Salbury house on the E'splande Riel. maybe! so many good restaurants so little time!
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Skillfully blending regional mainstays with global accents, chef/owner Terry Gereta has created an inventive menu th …More  
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@ the zoo in the village. Try and get some people together and eat at Carlos and Murphys, the Toad in the Hole …More  
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Tour the Cathderal, the grave of Louis Riel, and the St. Boniface Museum. Eat lunch at Infernos Bistro or Aladdins P …More  
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French-trained chef/owner Stéphane Wild specializes in French family cuisine. His pizzas mirror the pizzas in France …More  
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Unscheduled - Clear Lake

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City
Clear Lake, MB, Canada
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possible over night stay...

Get up early. From portage drive west on the trans canada pas portage la prarie. Turn north on highway 16. Exit at highway 50 and turn left at PR265 to big grass marsh. When you hit PR 260 head north to PR 261, then west to highway 5. Carry on north to Highway 19 and then into riding mountain park. Drive through the East gate, park at the Gorge Creek trailhead. Hike up and down the Manitoba Escarpment. Drive up Highway 19 and continue to highway 10 to the town of Wasagaming. Check out the riding mountain visitor cenre.

Drive south on highway 10 and then drive west on PR 262, then west on PR 354 to Lake Audy. Drive north and be on the lookout for Bison!

On the east side of the enclosure another road will take you back to clear lake and highway 10 which will take you back to Wasagaming. Stop for dinner.

Drive south on highway 10 ext to the PR 352 and then highway 16.

depending on level of tiredness stay over night at clear lake or in Brandon. otherwise drive back to Winnipeg and go to bed!
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Unscheduled - Brandon

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Brandon, MB, Canada
Notes
we may stop there on the way back from Riding Mountain.
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Unscheduled - Gimli

City
Gimli, MB, Canada
Notes
drive up to gimli stopping at Winnipeg beach and the snake pits. Narcisse snake pits http://www.answers.com/topic/narcisse-sn….

In Gimli eat at the Beach boy, fresh fish including pickrel and gold eye. Check out the Iceland Heritage Museum.

dinner in Winnipeg with the family.
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Unscheduled - Kenora

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Kenora
Kenora, ON, Canada
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may not go all the way to Kenora, just the whiteshell. will add details later.
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