Things to see in Manitoba
Was going to plan a trip to Manitoba next fall but it seems there is not much to do in Manitoba.. Has anyone traveled that part of Canada and if so how did you like it?? Thanks for any help on this ...
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RoyF wrote:
We drove to Thompson, then took the train to Churchill. It was around the first of October. Although too early for peak "polar bear season", we did see some on a polar-bear-watching tour. Had fun shopping for native-made items. Bought a pair of the warmest mocasins (custom made) that I have ever owned -- still wear them on cold days. Had a tasty fish dinner of locally-caught pike.
Too cloudy for northern lights in Churchhill, but we drove west to Flin Flon, where there was a fine display.
Saw lots of fall color on the drive there and back. Several moose sightings.
Those moccasins are known by the first nations people as ' Kamics' Properly made they use seal hide, fur in, with caribou hide soles treated with bear fat for waterproofing. . For extreme cold a liner of musk oxen felt . We have them, made by the people of Pangnirtung, NWT.
Manitoba has much to offer beyond the lakes and nature, prime amongst that is the multiculturalism exhibited at 'Folklorama' What a learning experience about other peoples and their ways.
