Winnipeg Lodge

Figured it was almost 20 years since we've been across Canada and it was time to go again. We took a more northerly route but covered alot of the same turf as our trip in '88. Leo talked to a fellow traveller on a ferry and mentioned that we were ...

We left SC on Maggie's 52nd birthday with a goal of arriving in Libby, MT on Father's Day to spend a couple weeks with Mike's Dad.

... with a theme. One of my favourites was definitely the biker. We did a tour of the Forks also - the main attraction in Winnipeg. A National Historic Site which has huge aboriginal meaning. This is also where the boats launch for the tours and there the 2 ...

The first place we stopped to eat was a Denny's on the Winnipeg Perimiter about 15 minutes from where I live. Who knew there were such things as deep fried macaroni. Which was really good by the way. After lunch we preceded on to Kenora. We didn't stop in ...

... scenery. Drove through Lake of the Woods (which is incredibly beautiful) and then crossed the border into MB. 2 more hours and I was in Winnipeg. Found a hotel for the night. The hotel was ok, but I was worried the car wouldn't be there in the morning. ...

... to Winnipeg for an Urban Plunge. We lived in a church in the inner city, learned about poverty in Winnipeg and volunteered with organizations that are making a difference and helping the poor.  Went to Calgary for ...

... Traveller`s RV, Sept. 27-29 The warm weather is staying with us. We had lunch at The Narrows and could sure see where Lake Winnipeg had all it`s flooding. The dykes were what saved the lodge on the lake shore. Had a short visit in Winnpeg, time for an ...

... small they are very destructive and can easily kill. I just read that a mother and her cubs had wandered into the suburbs of Winnipeg, she would be particularly dangerous, defending her cubs, and had to be shot along with her cubs. Then in the woods there ...

Only 36 more sleeps until Maggie and I leave for Africa!  5 days in Tanzania...first night at Karama Lodge in Arusha then 3 days/nights at Olakira Bush Camp in the Ndutu area of the Serengeti!  This camp is one of my most favorite places on ...

... . We were lucky enough to hear a few of them call back to us which was a great experience anyway. On the way back to the lodge we also happened by a big daddy moose and a little baby moose! The ranger also took as to see an abandoned bear den and we also ...

... polar bears was the first thing that made me decide to go to Canada.  What an adventure. On Wednesday 14 October I flew to Winnipeg.  I had hoped to see a little of Winnipeg but by the time I got settled into the hotel and found some food it ...

... ? OK, that last one is a little unfair (to Vancouver). I don’t believe anywhere in Canada is as boring as Winnipeg. But still, I was nervous. I needn’t have been, because for whatever reason I feel great being here and I’m pleased to say ...

... brainer' categories. Should I play drunken pool in a Toronto hostel? Yes, of course, do proceed. Shall I stay any longer in Winnipeg? No, leave now, by skateboard or flock of carrier pigeons if necessary. Would it be a good idea to get naked in Kitsilano ...

... Day" was behind us! We've decided to alter our route a little, to add a bit more "Can-con". So the next destination is Winnipeg, an easy 370km ride. Then Thunder Bay, Sault Saint Marie, Sudbury, etc... Piece o' cake! Later days! ...and Be Good ...

... 10:15 this morning after a nice coffee or 2 with her.  We'll miss Cecile and Misti! The trip back to Thunder Bay from Winnipeg is the only route we will have done twice.  We liked the Burger Scoop in Igance so much on the way west that we ...

... way to Beardmore. She drove through rain part of the way.  She passed and was passed.  Nice job Allison!  Thunder Bay looks very nice.  We'll see more of it on the way home later in July. Tomorrow on to Winnipeg and ...

... I noticed...SNOW!!!!!  I LOVED it!  I thought I had been missing it at home for about a month, but nope...none in Winnipeg either.  So first thing I did was play in the snow...the only other people that were playing in the snow were the 3 ...