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Visitor Information for Manitoba
| Travel Manitoba Phone: 1-800-665-0040 or (204) 945-3777, Dept. CU8, 7-155 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3C 3H8. Website: Travel Manitoba. |
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One of the best ways to get good travel information is to check with folks who know a lot about the area in which you plan to visit. I recommend that after you get the general information you are seeking about Canada, you check with
Allexperts (Allexperts - Canada! ) for specific information about the places you plan to visit. It is a great site! Ask volunteer experts questions about travel and tourism, and attractions for free!
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Currency Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports, railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a nightmare. Order in advance from All Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and money! The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and transfers. U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious!
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
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I always research the destinations to which I intend to travel with books and maps. I normally use Fodor's as I find their guidebooks very informative and easy to read and understand. Click on the Amazon logo to search for travel books and maps. If you don't find what you are looking for, click on the Getting Away Travel Bookshelf to find some of my favorites! Still can't find what you need? Contact me. mailto: jimbruner@gettingaway.com |
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Climate and Weather Information for Manitoba
Check the latest weather
update for Manitoba. And , for world-wide weather forecasts and current
conditions, always check TulipsWeather.com.
Throughout Manitoba you will see the temperature shown in Celsius as well as in Fahrenheit. To convert from
Celsius to Fahrenheit multiply the number of Celsius by 9/5 and add 32. To convert from
Fahrenheit to Celsius subtract 32 from the number of Fahrenheit, then multiply by 5/9.
Getting
To and Around Manitoba
Crossing the International Border
Americans who plan to drive in Manitoba should obtain a Canadian non-resident inter provincial motor vehicle liability insurance card from their insurance company.
To convert miles to kilometers multiply the number of miles by 1.6. to convert kilometers to miles multiply the numbers of kilometers by 0.6.
There are several scenic highway routes in Manitoba with one of them, the
Great River Road, also traversing ten of the United States. Here is where you can get information on these great
highways:
Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway - 403.429.0444 or
Trans-Canada
Highway.
Trans-Canada Trail - 204.786.0860 or
Trans-Canada Trail.
Boundary Commission North West Mounted Police Route - 204.253.6102.
Le chemin Dawson Trail - 204.422.8548 or
Le chemin Dawson Trail.
La Verendrye Trail - 204.345.2514 or
La Verendrye Trail.
Northern Holiday Highway - 306.343.7040 or
Northern Holiday Highway.
Red Coat Trail Highway - 403.625.4360.
Great River Road - 612.449.2560 or
The Great River Road.
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Parks and Recreation Areas for Manitoba
For information on parks and recreation areas you can write Box 22, 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W3 or call 1.800.214.6497 or 645.6784 in Winnipeg. You can also visit their web site,
Manitoba Natural Resources.
Annual Events for Manitoba
Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have suggestions for this section, please
contact me with all of the information and I will see if I can post it here.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
City and Town Information for Manitoba
Winnipeg
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Westjet.com This city of 600,000 people offers a number of exciting opportunities for tourists looking for just about anything to do! Winnipeg is cultural mecca featuring Canada's largest ballet company, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, as well as Canada's fifth largest theatre company the Manitoba Theatre Centre. Not to mention the numerous art festivals that happen all year round, such as the Winnipeg Folk Festival, the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, the Winnipeg Jazz Festival and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. Sporting fanatics can take in the action of the AHL's Manitoba Moose, the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Northern League's Winnipeg Goldeyes. Steeped in history, Winnipeg's Exchange District offers unique architecture dating back to the early twentieth century and features one of the best museums in Canada, the Manitoba Museum. The Forks National Historic site has a wealth of shopping, eating, theatre and street performers. Visit Winnipeg today! |
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This is one of the largest towns in Manitoba. For information on Winnipeg contact Tourism Winnipeg, 279 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2B4 or call (in North America) 1.800.665.0204.
Tourism Winnipeg
Attractions and Things to See and Do in Manitoba
Fishing in Canada Vacation Guide -
vacation guide and informational centre for fishing lodges, resorts and camps in Canada.
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Dining Suggestions for Manitoba
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contact me with all of the information and I will see if I can post it here.
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Some Favorites in Manitoba
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contact me with all of the information and I will see if I can post it here.
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Manitoba Links
Fishing in Canada Vacation Guide -
vacation guide and informational centre for fishing lodges, resorts and camps in Canada.
Currency Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports, railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a nightmare. Order in advance from All Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and money! The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and transfers. U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious!
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
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2007 Travel Alert - Passports Needed for Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and Caribbean. Effective January 8, 2007, all travelers (including United States citizens) will be required to carry current passports to enter or re-enter the U.S. Click here for the State Department Summary. And, if you need a passport in a hurry, because you forgot to apply months ago when you should have and your trip is almost upon you, click on Passports In A Hurry!
