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POLL OF THE WEEK
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Out to Lunch Concerts
Downtown Living Tours
Spirit Restaurant Tour
Ciclovia
Lights on Broadway
POLL OF THE WEEK

 
 
Bring the entire family for a magical experience in the heart of our city!

FREE
Horse-drawn Carriage Rides*
Air Canada Park on Portage Avenue

Experience the magical glow of the festive lights along Portage Avenue aboard our horse-drawn carriage!

Leaving every half hour at Air Canada Park, 355 Portage Avenue at Carlton Street, one block east of Portage Place.

FRIDAYS | December 5, 12 & 19 | 5:30pm – 8:30pm
SATURDAYS | December 6, 13 & 20 | 2pm – 5pm


Also on Saturdays, 2pm – 5pm: Carollers and Choirs in Portage Place, 2nd Floor Kennedy Court.

FREE HOT CHOCOLATE!!


In support of Siloam Mission’s Mission: Off the Streets Team (MOST), a homeless employment program.

Shop. Dine. Be Merry!
Park indoors, warm your heart with holiday fun, and find the perfect gift. Experience the magic of the holidays…downtown. Check out downtown shops and restaurants!

*Weather permitting. Horses cannot be outside below -25C.

Plus, enter to WIN a Downtown Star Treatment Night-on-the-Town! $1000 value!
  • $250 Gift Card to Portage Place
  • Hammam Party for Two at Ten Spa
  • One Night Stay at the Fort Garry Hotel
  • $250 at Ticketmaster
  • $150 at Amici Restaurant
Enter by joining us at Heart of the Holidays or by visiting our website.



Other Downtown Holiday Events

1. Gingerbread House and Santa at the Bay Downtown
To December 24. Life-size Victorian Gingerbread house in the lower level at the Bay Downtown. Tickets $1 for tour and a cookie. 783-2112.

2. Eaton’s Santa’s Village

To January 10. Stroll through the magical original Eaton’s Santa’s Village, where 15 fairytale classics are brought to life. The Manitoba Children’s Museum. 924-4000, www.childrensmuseum.com

3. Meet Santa Downtown!
A Family Tradition at The Forks: Annual holiday activities. 942-6302, www.theforks.com
Santa at Portage Place: Edmonton Court, Portage Place. 925-4636.
Santa at The Bay Downtown: Lower level. 783-2112.

4. Holiday Express: A WSO Tradition
December 12-14. Festive favourites with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Special guest Al Simmons. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St. 949-3999.

5. Royal Winnipeg Ballet: Peter Pan
December 19-28. Family entertainment, fantasy and marvelous adventure. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St. 956-2792.

6. New Year’s Eve Festivities: December 31
Moose Hockey Game
MTS Centre. 987-PUCK(7825), www.moosehockey.com
Scotiabank Family New Year’s Eve at The Forks (free!)
Entertainment and fireworks. The Forks. 957-7618.

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