Weekly Goose 133 (Manitoba)

August 23, 2023

Good morning!

Did you know? Churchill might be famous for being the polar bear capital of the world, but it’s also known as the “unofficial” beluga whale capital of the world! Thousands of belugas migrate through the chilly water of Hudson Bay during the summer months. In fact, one of the coolest experiences we’ve ever had was snorkelling with these amazing creatures back in 2017. We hummed them a song and they came right up to us.

Speaking of Manitoba, it’s also one of the most underrated provinces in Canada. Perhaps it’s because it’s right in the middle of Canada, but if you can make it there, there’s so much to see. From some of the largest lakes in the world to incredible museums, wildlife, and festivals, there’s no shortage of things to do.

So, without further ado, enjoy the 133rd edition of the Weekly Goose, featuring travel guides and videos about Manitoba!

Happy travels!

Travel Videos

From world-class attractions in Winnipeg to beluga whales in Churchill, there’s no shortage of amazing things to do in Manitoba. Check out our flagship video we made about the province in 2017.

Travel Guides

Are you planning a trip to Manitoba? Check out our travel guides first!

38 BEST Things To Do in Manitoba

Looking for things to do in Manitoba? In this travel guide, we'll fill you in on the best things to do across the whole province.

www.mustdocanada.com/best-things-to-do-in-manitoba

20 Best Things To Do in Winnipeg

Looking for things to do in Winnipeg? I've put together a list of the city's top attractions for families, couples & solo travellers.

www.mustdocanada.com/ten-fun-things-to-do-in-winnipeg-manitoba

84 Interesting Manitoba Facts

From the polar bear capital of the world to the curling capital of the world, there are so many interesting Manitoba facts to learn about.

www.mustdocanada.com/manitoba-facts

Beaver Bites

  • If you have plans to visit the Okanagan, you may want to reconsider. British Columbia just introduced travel restrictions and expanded evacuation orders over the weekend for places such as Penticton, Kelowna, Osoyoos, Kamloops, Oliver, and Vernon, as wildfires continue to rage across the province. It’s not just BC that is burning, however. Check out this NASA map to see all the fires raging across the country right now.

  • Well, well, well, who would have thought? According to new data, nearly half of Air Canada’s flights in July were late, making them sink to last place for late flights and the worst among North America’s ten most prominent airlines.

  • While we’ve never been cruise people, it’s apparently still a hot business, even after covid. This has even surprised hedge funds, which have lost US$6 billion this year betting against cruise lines and hotels.

  • Although we absolutely love visiting the Canadian Museum of History, we promise we’re not responsible for the 800 items that are currently missing. However, if that surprises you, you might be more surprised to learn that there has been basically no effort to locate the missing items.

  • Apparently, China doesn’t like to be called out on their wrong-doings. The current spat between Canada and China has caused China to snub Canada from its list of approved travel spots.

  • Many travel with their smartphones and laptops but have you ever seen anyone whip out a TV in a suitcase? We’d imagine you’d turn heads pretty quickly in the airport with this massive 27” travelling TV by LG.

  • Most Canadians should already know that crows and magpies are incredibly smart birds, but even researchers are stunned by a recent finding that they are using anti-bird spikes to build their nests, proving once again that they are ready to adapt to urban environments.

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