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Things to Do on Christmas & Boxing Day in Winnipeg – 2025

Looking for fun ideas on Christmas & Boxing Day in Winnipeg? Here is a list of things to do on December 25 & 26 in Winnipeg.

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Top Winter Events & Festivals in Manitoba – 2025/26 Season

Celebrate Winter in Manitoba! Here is a list of great events & festivals in Manitoba to fill your winter weekends. From splendid lights that light up the cold winter night to a pop-up bar on a frozen lake to sled dog race, there is plenty to do in Manitoba to warm-up your winter nights and days!

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Manitoba’s Asessippi Ski Resort Opens This Weekend For 2025-26 Winter Season

Manitoba’s Asessippi Ski Resort, located within a reasonable drive from major prairie cities – over 4 hours from Winnipeg, just over 2.5 hours from Regina, and about… Read more »

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15 Restaurants in Winnipeg for Holiday Parties and Christmas Dinners

Add a bit of holiday cheer to December this year with a festive dinner or Christmas party with one of Winnipeg’s best restaurants. Not only are these… Read more »

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2026 New Year’s Eve in Winnipeg: Fireworks, Family Events and Adult Parties

A list of New Years Eve/Day 2026 activities & events happening in and around Winnipeg.

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Kinew Leads Year-End Premier Rankings as Ford and Legault Trail

Canada’s premiers are ending the year with sharply contrasting levels of public support, according to the Angus Reid Institute’s final approval ratings for 2025. While several leaders… Read more »

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Kinew Announces Limited U.S. Liquor Sales as Manitoba Redirects Revenue to Holiday Charities

The Manitoba government is launching a temporary program to redirect revenue from U.S.-made liquor toward community organizations, using existing inventory to support residents facing hardship. The decision… Read more »

Winnipeg Restaurants For Dine-in or Order Takeout For Christmas & Boxing Day

Winnipeg Restaurants For Dine-in or Order Takeout For Christmas & Boxing Day

Everyone loves a good hearty meal during Christmas—after all, what isn’t there to love? The lights, the company, and of course the food. But not everyone has the time to prepare a huge Christmas dinner. If you’re scrambling to figure out how to feed your family this Christmas, here are 15 restaurants offering Christmas dinner takeout in Winnipeg.

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Homicide Report: Thunder Bay, Chilliwack and Winnipeg Top Canada’s List of Deadliest Cities

Canada recorded 788 homicides in 2024, a slight decrease from the previous year, marking the second consecutive time the national rate stayed below 2 per 100,000 population,… Read more »

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McDonald’s Brings Back the Grinchiest Meal with New Seasonal Additions

McDonald’s Canada is leaning into holiday mischief again, rolling out a seasonal lineup built around one of Dr. Seuss’s most famously grouchy characters. The company has revived… Read more »

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What is New at 2025 Edition of Canad Inns Winter Wonderland Returning This Weekend

Manitoba’s longest drive-thru light show, Winter Wonderland, returns for another season of family-friendly entertainment. More than two million lights will illuminate the 2.5-kilometre route at Red River… Read more »

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7 Ideas For Holiday & Christmas Getaways in Manitoba

Start those holiday plans! As Christmas quickly approaches, there is no time like the present to start booking your holiday getaway in Manitoba. No matter what kind… Read more »

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What is New at 2025 Edition of Assiniboine Zoo Lights in Winnipeg

Zoo Lights returns to Assiniboine Park Zoo this weekend, offering an enchanting experience for families and visitors of all ages. Running from November 21, 2025, to January… Read more »

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Inflation Forces Canadians to Scale Back 2025 Holiday Spending, Survey Shows

A new national survey suggests that Canadians are entering the 2025 holiday season with cautious spending plans as inflation and everyday expenses continue to strain household budgets…. Read more »

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Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade 2025: Block Parties, Parade Route, Road Closures on Nov 15

Countdown to the magic of the season with the arrival of the big guy in red! The Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade – Grey Cup Edition will… Read more »

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112th Grey Cup: Top Things to Do During Grey Cup Week in Winnipeg

Get ready for a week-long celebration as the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Montreal Alouettes face off in the Grey Cup Festival, running from November 10 to 16. This… Read more »

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‘The Elf on the Shelf’ Joins Cineplex’s Family Favourites Lineup for the Holidays

As part of Cineplex’s popular Family Favourites program, The Elf on the Shelf Movie Magic – Family Favourites will bring The Elf on the Shelf and Elf… Read more »

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Santa Claus Parades & Events in Manitoba

Have you been good this year? Because Santa is visiting!!! Santa Claus Parades & Events in Manitoba.

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Heart & Stroke Updates CPR Rules to Emphasize Rescue Breaths for Children and Infants

Heart & Stroke has released updated Canadian Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC), emphasizing the importance of providing rescue breaths for children and… Read more »

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7-Eleven Offering Free Halloween Slurpees on October 31

7-Eleven Canada is getting into the Halloween spirit with a national celebration that includes a free treat for customers and a lineup of fall promotions available across… Read more »

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Creepy Haunted Halloween Attractions in Manitoba – 2025

Come October and ghosts and ghouls are out of control! Check out this list of attractions that offers spooktacular fun for all ages. The only question is are you brave enough?

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Christmas Markets & Holiday Craft Fairs in Winnipeg 2025

Get something special for everyone on your list! A list of Christmas markets & craft fairs in Winnipeg.

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St. Louis Bar & Grill Offers All-You-Can-Eat Burgers Until October 19

St. Louis Bar & Grill is now offering an All-You-Can-Eat Burger promotion, running until October 19, at participating locations across Canada.   For $14.99, guests can order… Read more »

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Six Pines Haunted Attractions: Winnipeg’s Scary Halloween Haunt to Return with More Chills in 2025

Six Pines Haunted Attractions is set to return this October for its 27th season, continuing its long-standing reputation as Manitoba’s premier Halloween destination. Since opening in 1998,… Read more »