The first ever River Barge Festival at The Forks is in the books and organizers couldn’t be more pleased. Despite the rainy weather on Saturday, the festival pushed forward as planned, albeit under the canopy to keep the performs and their equipment dry. Thousands of people made The Forks a stop on their schedules, as [...]

Hundreds of people at The Forks took in a number of stellar performances on Wednesday from the many bands in this year’s River Barge Festival lineup. The first-ever event is unique for Winnipeg, and one that Arts for All hopes will return next year based on its early signs of success. On the first day, [...]

Posted by Tyler Sutherland A unique venue has been created for a five-day music festival this week at The Forks. The River Barge Festival runs August 25-29 and will see bands performing on a floating barge in front of the Forks’ Historic Port. The free festival includes performances by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Manitoba Theatre [...]

Gardeners working at The Forks helped quench the thirst of a few ducks on Tuesday during another day of sweltering temperatures. About six ducks all took turns taking a sip from water draining out of a nearby hose into the Assiniboine River near the walkway. We’re in for another day of humid weather with a [...]

The world’s largest multicultural event is set to begin on Sunday, as Folklorma kicks off its 41st year. The annual summer gathering draws thousands of people to venues across the city, including bus tours from the U.S. But while organizers say they expect a lower attendance from out-of-towners this year, the party will still be [...]

Folklorama is right around the corner, as 45 pavilions prepare to take audiences on a trip around the world with cultural offerings of dance, music and delicious food. On Thursday afternoon, organizers held a preview concert at The Forks. Watch: This year’s Folklorama runs August 1-14 and will feature a list of new pavilions, including: [...]

Members of the Winnipeg Police Service “Cops for Kids” Bicycle Relay Team are taking part in a 150 km bike ride today in support of a deserving boy and the Children’s Wish Foundation. Members of the WPS will ride along with their law enforcement colleagues from the Victoria Beach Police Cycling Team on a 150 [...]

Bicycling enthusiasts of all ages will gather at The Forks on Sunday, July 18 for the second annual BikeFest. The one-day event is put on by Mountain Equipment Co-op and will allow riders to swap their bike, learn how to fix it, or improve how they ride it. Anyone wanting to sell parts, accessories or [...]

Thousands of people celebrated Canada’s 143rd birthday on Thursday at venues across the country. Here in Winnipeg, the most popular location was The Forks, where the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and The Waking Eyes entertained on the Scotiabank Stage. Other local acts were also part of the stellar lineup, and a spectacular fireworks display closed the [...]

Posted by Tyler Sutherland The Canadian Museum for Human Rights construction site is a sight in itself, and the building isn’t even complete yet. Construction is currently underway at The Forks, and now officials are offering the public a chance to participate in a tour of the building’s perimeter. “This is a terrific opportunity for [...]

The day after the Truth and Reconciliation event wrapped up, another outdoor gathering took place Sunday at The Forks in the form of Aboriginal Day Live. Headlined by Winnipeg’s Chantal Kreviazuk, the fourth annual event showcased Aboriginal talent from all across Canada, providing an evening of music, entertainment, comedy and traditional dance. Similar celebrations to [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz The Pedigree Adoption Drive rolled into Winnipeg on Saturday to raise awareness of dogs living in shelters and to celebrate those that have found loving homes through the creation of a public art display. The chalk design on a section of floor at The Forks took eight hours to create and [...]