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Dream Design
BY MARGARET ANNE FEHR PHOTOGRAPHY: XANDRA PHOTOGRAPHY
Custom, bespoke & budget-conscious, one couple’s dream home becomes reality
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The Omnia quartz marble-inspired countertop is both hard-working and elegant as it spills over the island in a waterfall effect. At the best of times, embarking on the rollercoaster ride of building a custom dream home would be challenge enough, but add to the equation a two year long COVID-19 epidemic and the fluctuations in raw building materials that ensued, and it’s no wonder that a young couple was doing some serious second-guessing about their decision to build.
The couple had consulted with a trio of builders in East St Paul, the chosen site of their new build, and had come up short in parlaying the assets from the sale of their home in River Heights.
Fortunately, they already had a prior relationship with Paragon Design/Build co-owners, Nigel Furgus and Alyce Kupskay. After a round of consultations, the Paragon Design/ Build owners ingeniously found ways to realize the couple’s dream design within the constraints of their stringent budget.
Putting plans to paper was the first step in the process and Paragon called on Tim Didur of Strike & Didur to get the project in motion.
The goal was to create a laidback, family-friendly space that was beautiful and would also fit their growing family, but there were certain design aspects that were not negotiable. They wanted to maintain the 2050 square footage of the first floor raised bungalow with walkout basement, as well as desiring an abundance of built-ins and specific architectural details that were important to them.
The bungalow footprint was based on creating a separate family wing housing two bedrooms and a bathroom for their kids. On the opposite side, the primary suite with ensuite and walk-in closet was appointed to be the couple’s own private getaway. A true open concept incorporating kitchen, living room and dining room peaked with 10-foot ceilings; the effect is light, warm, airy and
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timeless. The elements and palette that articulate the kitchen set the tone for the entire home.
The focal point in the space is the 12-foot long island housing a double undermount sink and prep area on the Omnia quartz marbleinspired surface flanking both sides in a waterfall sculptural effect. The quartz overhang provides ample space for this family of four, providing a casual space for meals and conversations.
A contrasting counterpoint is the black painted Shaker-style doors that optically ground the island. The panel, consisting of a series of cabinetry doors, is touch-latch equipped to effortlessly give access to loads of extra storage.
The island houses a kid-friendly height microwave, dishwasher and multiple cubbies for appliance storage. The cooking area features a JennAir gas stove with six burners and middle griddle that’s always ready for whipping up meals from scratch. A chrome pot filler above the range has become a necessary luxury.
The fluidity of the kitchen ambiance continues on the adjacent wall with a paneled refrigerator, pantries with deep sliding shelves and a bank of upper cabinets with touch latches that run the perimeter of the ceiling for those seasonal items that are used less often.
Alyce emphasizes the architectural details that the couple sought in the kitchen.
“Three different tones and types of brass and chrome hardware were used in a subtle way on the sink, cabinet handles and pulls, all working together to impart a look that is both distinctive and functional.”
The trio of pendant lights - white with brass trim - are strategically sized and centered over the island at the recommendation of Paragon’s interior designer, Zoe Henry, to harmonize the fixtures elegantly to scale within the open space. Robinson Lighting offered a wide selection of styles to illuminate the house to advantage.
Meanwhile, the hood fan above the JennAir gas range pays a nod to Old World Venetian aesthetic with textural swirls and swoops courtesy of Prairie Plaster. The company also brought their craftsmanship to the adjacent fireplace surround.
Next to the hood fan is a ‘now you see it, now you don’t’ alcove with In a sea of soothing white, the bank of dark-stained black cabinets from Kroeker Cabinets offers a striking contrast that optically grounds the island. The JennAir gas stove is topped with a range hood extraordinaire, crafted by Prairie Plaster, for an Old World textural treatment that is both understated & unique.
sliding panel that houses coffee and tea necessities but is easily hidden when done, returning the kitchen to its pristine elegance.
The couple entrusted the kitchen and bathroom cabinetry to Kroeker Cabinets. In the kitchen, the Shaker-style cabinetry storage was maximized by snugging right up to the ceilings. Painted in soothing white, the MDF cabinets exude a Zen vibe from the paneled refrigerator, ample pantries, and overhead storage compartments with touch latch accessibility.
Sliding doors lead to the allseason sunroom that is flooded with light, thanks to All Weather Windows.
The blonde hued hardwood flooring is a satisfying element uniting the entire kitchen, living, and dining space.
The front foyer features a combination of shiplap and timber gable unified with a neutral colour for a singular effect. The 10-arm chandelier is gold-toned, as are the
The front entrance creates an unforgettable first impression with a combination of shiplap and timber gable overhead, a goldtoned chandelier from Robinson Lighting, and herringbone hardwood inlay
Designed for the comings and goings of an active family, this built-in open closet with coat hooks, seating, and shelving is a handsome structure in its own right.
The staircase to the lower level including nosing, hardwood & railing were custom done & work well stylistically with the rest of the home finishes.
hinges on the front door and refer to the metallic touches present in the main living area. Hardwood in a herringbone pattern rounds out the foyer ambiance.
The ensuite bath, bathed in natural light, exudes luxury from the stand-alone bathtub that invites soothing soaks to the glass-enclosed shower with built-in ledge and double vanity to use when time is a factor.
Paragon Design/Build applies value engineering to help their clients meet and maximize their budgets. Alyce and Nigel are gratified that Paragon was able to fulfill the couple’s wish list within their prescribed budget, noting “It’s something that we’re known for.’
“We will find a way to meet client’s budgets but we never skimp on quality. It may come down to finding a way to change certain aspects behind a wall, for example, that will not affect the interior appearance, but it will never be to sacrifice the quality of the build.”
Nigel’s property development skills are a constant asset to Paragon Design/Build operations in knowing how to apply value engineering to the plans to be price-conscious for their clients. Paragon’s long-standing industry contacts are an important resource in being able to meet client expectations and were especially relevant during COVID when construction costs were constantly fluctuating.
Paragon turns to loyal suppliers such as Grade A Excavation that undertook the excavating, McMunn & Yates for building materials, Yero Electric Inc. for their electrical expertise, and Southern Comfort Mechanical for their top-notch service.
“Paragon Design/Build constructs a select few beautiful, bespoke custom homes a year, and our quality and attention to details of the build stand behind our name,” says Alyce.
“We are committed to only take on so many custom builds a year. We really want to make sure a relationship with a client will work in all aspects. It’s a relationship that is not only in effect during the design/ build but we’re going to be there to support that client over the years. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship that we want to make sure will be long-lasting.” Windows from All Weather Windows on three sunroom walls conduct sunlight into the space that is easily accessed by sliding doors from the interior dining area.
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Double vanity mirrors are bracketed with floating fixtures from Robinson Lighting, enhancing the light-filled space. A custom double sink vanity by Kroeker Cabinets offers substantial storage for all manner of bathroom bric-a-brac. Bathed in natural light, the ensuite standalone tub offers optimal relaxation with a soothing soak. The oversize shower with clear shower doors & built-in bench maintains an understated profile within the spacious ensuite
About the builder
Since its founding in 2008, Paragon Design/Build headed up by co-owners (and spouses), Nigel Furgus and Alyce Kupskay, has been on a steady growth incline, becoming one of Winnipeg’s most active infill developers and property management services. The forward-thinking couple has been the driving force in creating a portfolio of investment property, including single and multi-family residential projects, in various stages of development, currently worth over 400 million in assets.
Paragon’s reputation around design and quality that is displayed in their multi-residential properties has captured the attention of the custom home market. Value engineering is Paragon Design/Build’s guiding principle, ensuring that clients will reap the benefits of implementing building practices that are well conceived and that deliver quality within budget parameters.
The Paragon team is selective in doing custom homes in various established areas of Winnipeg and beyond the Perimeter Highway, choosing to focus on luxury quality and architectural features that will stand the test of time.
“This had led us to building custom homes that we are selective about doing,” says Alyce. “We have a waiting list of people who are interested in custom homes and duplexes. We like to think that’s because we can offer them all they need.”
Nigel and Alyce are pleased to offer their expertise to working with prospective custom home clients in making their dream homes a reality.
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Today’s housing and mortgage market are fraught with uncertainty. Homes on the market are receiving multiple bids driving prices upward, and interest rates are in flux. Having a home mortgage specialist to offer advice and help with the details is a big help that can save thousands of dollars over the term of the package.
Palmina Thomson is a Home Financing Advisor with Scotiabank. She specializes in residential mortgages, and her customer-responsive approach helps take a lot of the challenges out of home mortgage shopping.
“It is a tough market out there, especially for first-time homebuyers,” says Palmina. “It is a challenge with multiple offers and low inventory with rising rates. For example, if you are pre-approved for $400k, I would advise my clients not to look at properties above $320k. Chances are the house you want is going to go for much more than the list price, thanks to multiple competing offers.”
She advises clients to establish how high they are willing to bid on that home when they make their initial offer. “This way, when they receive the call letting them know how many offers are in, they already know their maximum borrowing amount,” she says, adding that challenges are projected to be coming over the next five years as the market enters into a period of correction.
Using a personal approach that meets her clients’ busy schedules, Palmina gets things started with a meeting where she advises on mortgage aspects such as down payment, payment schedules, risk avoidance, rates and terms. “In this market, it is essential to have a pre-approval on how much you can borrow so you have everything ready when the offer is made. Also, be prepared with supporting documents that the bank may request. Having the right documents speeds up the process. In this market, time is of the essence,” she says, remarking that they typically use a person’s gross income (before taxes) to determine the amount they can borrow.
“Having the right fitting mortgage can deliver an edge in this highly competitive market,” she says, inviting people to discover the comfort a welltailored loan package provides.
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Stepping Out with Style
BY QUENTIN MILLS-FENN
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
There’s plenty going on in the city this summer, so there’s sure to be something to whet your activity appetite, from theatre to fireworks to a giant bouncy castle.
THEATRE
Rainbow Stage presents two family favourites this summer.
First, The Hockey Sweater, Roch Carrier’s beloved short story comes to the Kildonan Park stage as a new family musical. What happens when a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater finds its way to Québec, bastion of support for Rocket Richard and the Montreal Canadiens? (Translated into English) (June 27 to July 17. Matinee Dates: July 10, 13 & 17)
Next, go on, go off to see the wizard, The Wizard of Oz. Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, and Toto too as they sing and dance their way to the merry land of Oz. (Aug 16 to Sept 4. Matinee Dates: Aug 21, 24, 28, 31 & Sept 4) (Rainbow Stage, Kildonan Park)
At the other end of the city, Shakespeare in the Ruins presents Much Ado About Nothing, one of the Bard’s most delightful and relevant comedies. Quarrelling lovers Beatrice and Benedick quibble their way into falling madly in love in a world of ‘“fake news”, gossip, innuendo, and outright lies in a story that peppers high comedy with intrigue and action. (To July 2)
Also running is the new production The Player King. A travelling Shakespearean actor finds himself facing an opening night audience without his company, setting off an existential crisis of tragic proportions. Can the show go on? Should it? Performed by SIR’s Artistic Director Rodrigo Beilfuss, The Player King is a brand-new script written by Ron Pederson with music composed and performed live by Cuinn Joseph. (To July 2. All Shakespeare in the Ruins performances at Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park, aka ‘The Ruins’).
Prairie Theatre Exchange presents a one-person show, Gary Meikle Surreal. The “playfully dark” Scottish Comedy Award winner has been selling out venues in the UK as well as tours in America, Canada, and Europe, telling stories about evolution, social media, how to deal with burglars, single mums, bee sex, and small man syndrome, finding the funny in pretty much anything. (Aug 21, Prairie Theatre Exchange Mainstage)
More laughs with “Schipps Creek,” as Celebrations Dinner Theatre sets its pop music parody sights on a new TV classic for an evening of music and smiles. Ticket price includes dinner. (July 1 to Sept 4, Celebrations Dinner Theatre)
CANADA DAY
Need something to do Canada Day?
There are Canada Day Fireworks and Festival at Assiniboine Downs with things to watch and do all afternoon and into the evening: kids’ activities, live bands, beer gardens, food trucks, and artisans, capped off with a fireworks display. (July 1, Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Ave)
Or head out a little further and celebrate Canada Day on the Prairie Dog Central Railway, as the country’s oldest regularly scheduled operating vintage steam locomotive, 140 years old, makes its way to Grosse Isle. With live music for the trip, a visit to a Heritage Village, and cake back at Inkster Junction Station. (Depart - 11:00 AM Return - 2:45 PM, July 1) They’ve got themed trips all summer long, too. (All trips leave from The Inkster Junction Station, located on Prairie Dog Trail, off Park Royale Way)
FESTIVALS
Any festivals this summer, you ask?
The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival
is back, with more than 170 local, national, and international theatre companies offering performances of comedy, drama, improv, dance, kids’ entertainment, and more. Plus, live entertainment at The Cube stage in Old Market Square, where street perfor-
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The River City Dragon Boat Festival makes a bash splash July 16 & 17 at the Manitoba Canoe & Kayak Center, 80 Churchill Drive. Races start at 6:00 pm Friday and resume at 9:00 am Saturday morning. For 2022, the festival is a combined single event with the September challenge. Participate or cheer for a team!
Who’s performing at the Winnipeg Folk Festival? Loads of favourites old and new: Buddy Guy, Judy Collins, Bettye Lavette, Tash Sultana, Jeremy Dutcher, Cadence Weapon, Kurt Vile & the Violators, Weyes Blood, Japanese Breakfast, and lots, lots more. (July 7-10, Birds Hill Provincial Park)
Not traveling this summer? Let the world come to you. Folklorama brings you dance, cuisine, art, language, stories, music and more from over 40 cultural pavilions across the city. (July 31 to Aug 13)
Current Festival brings a weekend of Sips/Sounds/Art/Eats, the best Winnipeg has to offer in one place from a community of people who love to share their love and appreciation for their city. (Aug 12-14, The Forks - CN Stage)
The Winnipeg Beer Festival brings together 20 of Manitoba’s best beer and spirit producers. There’ll be over 60 products to choose from, and all samples are included in your ticket price. There’ll also be food trucks so you can have a nosh with your drinks. (Outdoors at Fort Gibraltar, Aug 13)
Wall-to-Wall Mural & Culture Festival is a community festival, equal parts mural, music, and mentorship. Bringing art into everyday lives, it culminates with a final celebration, bringing together communities around art, music, dance, and more. (Sept 1-25, various venues)
CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES
Want shows? There’s music, comedy, and some pretty highflying.
Wontanara is entertainment like no other, a circus art performance featuring African dancing and drumming, acrobats, hip hop and hoop dancers, and tumbling brought together with live music. (July 1- 3, Sunday matinee. Théâtre Cercle Molière, 340 Provencher Blvd)
Russell Peters sparks up the city with his Act Your Age World Tour. Recently named one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comics of All Time, Peters has been setting attendance records from Madison Square Garden to The Sydney Opera House to London’s O2 Arena. And soon he’ll be at the Canada Life Centre. (July 4)
Shawn Mendes comes to town with his Wonder: The World Tour. One of the youngest artists to have three consecutive #1 Billboard albums, his tour began in March 2019, with over 100 dates across the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and Australia/New Zealand. With Special Guest Dermot Kennedy. (July 7, Canada Life Centre)
Or maybe the undead are your thing. The same evening, The Zombies are in town. The vintage rockers and British psychedelic pop legends celebrate their long-awaited Induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The band’s live performances, described by Rolling Stone as “absolutely triumphant,” take
Weird Al Yankovic brings his weirdness to the Burt with The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour. Drawing from a back catalogue of 14 studio albums, Weird Al and his band will be hanging out on stage, playing music. With Special Guest Emo Philips. (July 10, Burton Cummings Theatre)
From Bacon Ridge, on the shores of Lake Manitoba, Frannie Klein has been tapping trees with her grandparents, ranching cows, dancing powwow and competing in fiddle competitions, to opening for Marty Stuart, Brett Kissel, and Charlie Major. She hits the West End Neighbourhood Patio July 15. (West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave)
You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life with Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA. Direct from Australia, the world’s premier live ABBA tribute band is back with a full-scale concert production featuring musical performances with a live backing band and replica costumes. (July 16, Club Regent Event Centre)
Speaking of superstars, Tanya Tucker is in town with her Hard Luck Tour. From her first country hit at the age of 13 in 1972, with 23 Top 40 albums, 56 Top 40 singles and 10 No. 1’s on the Billboard country charts, she’s one of the most admired and influential artists in country music history. (July 17, Club Regent Event Centre)
Still on the country tip, singer songwriter, musician, and superstar Toby Keith rolls into town the same month. He’ll be joined by Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Terri Clark and local favourites C-Weed Band. (July 22, Canada Life Centre)
Is it music? Is it comedy? Is it blues, jazz, rock, classical, folk, or country? 6 Guitars is that and more. Chase Padgett, semi-finalist on Fox’s reality singing show Alter Ego, delivers a virtuosic performance as he becomes half a dozen different guitar-playing characters, telling stories and singing songs along the way. “A Jubilant celebration of music” – Edmonton Journal (July 27&28. Matinee on July 28. The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St)
A change of pace is offered by Cirque du Soleil. OVO, their latest production, presents a day in the life of insects; a nonstop riot of energy and movement that explores the beauty
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Steve Earle & The Dukes make their return to the city a few days later. One of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation, with songs recorded by the likes of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, and Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle’s first album Guitar Town shot to number one on the country charts and is now a classic of the Americana genre. (Aug 9, Burton Cummings Theatre. With The Whitmore Sisters)
The Brightside World Tour celebrates the recent arrival of the Lumineers’ eagerly anticipated new album. Brightside topped Billboard’s “Alternative National Airplay” and “Adult Alternative Airplay” charts – the band’s sixth time atop the latter ranking in less than 10 years. (Aug 10, Canada Life Place)
American indie rock favourites Lord Huron hit a local stage the next day. The Wall Street Journal says, “Lord Huron brings to mind the high-lonesome sound of antecedents like The Band, Neil Young, My Morning Jacket and Fleet Foxes.” (Aug 11, Burton Cummings Theatre)
The latest album by Metric, Formentera, is set for release on July 8th, and that’s the occasion for their Doomscroller Tour. Metric has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting War Child and their work to empower children and families in communities affected by war throughout the world. (Aug 21, Burton Cummings Theatre)
Guess who’s back! The Backstreet Boys crash into town with their DNA World Tour. For 29 years the Backstreet Boys have delivered some of the shiniest pop music around, and now’s your chance to sigh all over again. (Aug 29, Canada Life Centre)
Like dress-up? The Official Canada’s Drag Race Tour returns to theatres with an all-new cast and production for 2022. Join your Queen of the North, Brooke Lynn Hytes, and your favourite queens from Season 2 as they hit the stage on a multi-city tour across Canada. (July 26, Burton Cummings Theatre) wrong has sent the audience spiralling through time with no way of returning to the present. Join Gottmik, Jaida Essence Hall, Naomi Smalls, Violet Chachki, and all finalists from the upcoming 14th season on a journey through iconic periods of history in hopes of finding your way back to 2022. (Aug 28, Centennial Concert Hall)
GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
For those who need even more to look at, there are all kinds of museums, galleries, and exhibitions.
At the Winnipeg Art Gallery/ Qaumajuq, NUA brings together work created by over 90 Inuit artists from across northern Canada, as well as some living in the urban South and collaborators from Alaska and Greenland. (To Dec 31). Plus, the permanent collection is back on view. Revisit works from the WAG’s European & Canadian collections, including a few lesser-seen pieces. And don’t forget Sundays@WAG, the second Sunday of every month, with free admission to the WAG and Qaumajuq, plus family fun activities. (Winnipeg Art Gallery/Qaumajuq)
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive
Experience. Imagine being completely immersed in more than 300 of the greatest works of post-Impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh. Now imagine experiencing all of this art liberated from its two-dimensional limitations into a three-dimensional experience that exhilarates every sense and brings to life one of the most influential artists the world has known. The sensory extravaganza will open at RBC Convention Centre on July 14. Open for a limited engagement, Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience was created by French-Canadian Creative Director Mathieu St-Arnaud and his team at Montreal’s world-renowned Normal Studio. Tickets are on sale now at vangoghwinnipeg.com
The Royal Aviation Museum of
Western Canada reopens near Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. The new digs are home to more than 20 aircraft amid exhibits that showcase Western Canada’s aviation history and innovations, with interactive exhibits and audio-visual displays, the Observation Lounge overlooking the airport’s runways, and the Galaxy Exploration Zone for the wee wannabe pilots. (2088 Wellington Ave)
The Canadian Museum for Human
Rights has a new exhibition called Behind Racism: Challenging the Way We Think. It features interactive activities and tests to let you explore how your systems of perception can influence your actions and beliefs and see what science can teach about racism. Find out why scientists say “race” doesn’t exist the way we think it does. (To Oct 16. This exhibition has free admission.)
There’s much going on at the Manitoba Museum. Ultimate Dinosaurs introduces visitors to new and unique dinosaurs from the Southern Hemisphere. Featuring giant full-scale skeletons, this blockbuster exhibition also includes augmented reality technology, transforming the huge dinosaur skeletons into flesh-covered moving creatures right before your eyes. Plus, learn how the break-up of super-continent Pangaea into the continents that we know today illustrates how plate tectonics and changing continents affected the evolution of dinosaurs. (To Sept 4). Or maybe look up at Manitoba Skies at the Planetarium, in a guided tour of our summer sky, highlighting the constellations, planets, and celestial events that you can see on summer evenings (To Sept 5. Manitoba Museum)
Seven Oaks House is the oldest home remaining in Winnipeg, built in 185153 for John and Mary (Sinclair) Inkster, the heads of an influential Métis family in the Red River Settlement. Today their restored homestead and its stunning examples of Red River architecture invite visitors to step back in time and experience life as it was for a family in the 19th century. (Seven Oaks House Museum is open for the season, 50 Mac Street)
Sure it’s only rock and rock. It’s also The Rolling Stones - UNZIPPED The Exhibit, the first international exhibition devoted to the world-famous rock band. Celebrating The Stones’ artistic collaborations in music, art and design, fashion and film, UNZIPPED features original works on display by an
array of artists, from Andy Warhol to Martin Scorsese. Plus, a replica of their recording studio and more than 300 original objects from the band’s personal collection, including instruments and stage designs, iconic costumes, posters, and album covers. Plus the Voodoo Lounge. (To July 13, Portage Place)
Meanwhile, First Friday in The Exchange returns. Throughout the Exchange District, this once-a-month, yearround, arts-focused event brings together artists, galleries, local businesses, and the public to share, understand, and appreciate. (First Friday every month at venues throughout the Exchange area community)
NEED MORE TO DO?
The Winnipeg National Bank Challenger is a professional Men's tennis tournament that hosts the likes of upcoming tennis stars as they climb the tournament ranks at the picturesque Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club located on the riverside in Fort Garry. (July 24-31, Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club, 705 North Drive)
Live racing gets going at Assiniboia Downs, every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with the first race starting at 7:30 PM. Who knows? You might get the chance to bet on the next Rich Strike. (To Sept 27. Assiniboine Downs, 3975 Portage Ave. Free admission and parking)
More racing thrills at Victory Lanes, a WISSOTA sanctioned track less than 10 minutes south of Winnipeg on Highway 75. Vroom Vroom!!! (To Sept 24. Victory Lanes Speedway, 952 Cartier Road, Howden, MB)
For the younger set, there’s The Big Bounce Park, Canada’s biggest inflatable theme park. It’s four walls and 13,000 square feet of bouncing fun, with someone for everyone. (To Sept 30. 1770 King Edward St)
What’s happening at the Zoo? Lots, including Summer Zoo Chats. Learn about Grey Wolves, Amur Tigers, White-handed Gibbons, toucans and llamas and goats and more. Learn about animals from the people that know them best. Daily Zoo Chats take place all summer, mornings and afternoons in locations throughout the zoo. (Check the Assiniboine Zoo website for the schedule.)
No matter where you are, there’s probably a farmer’s market not that far away, with fresh local produce, baking, preserves, crafts, and more. There’s the Downtown Farmers' Market (Thursdays, 333 St. Mary Ave), the St Norbert Farmers Market (Saturdays at 3514 Pembina Hwy), and the East St. Paul Farmers' Market (Sundays at 302 Hoddinott Rd, East Saint Paul)
Finally, the Fall Fair runs from Sept 1 to 5. Keep your eyes peeled to see what treats are in store. (Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave)
As always, check websites for details, including latest news, changes, plus safety protocols. And be on the lookout for cancellations, postponements, and last-minute events.
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