October 24, 2016: Osprey, Victoria Beach, Manitoba
An up close look at an osprey on its nesting platform. Osprey are commonly called fish eagles and are very adept at catching fish -- which lazier bald eagles often steal from them.
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September 27, 2016: The Rock on Victoria Beach
DrFumblefinger shares photos of a lovely beach, and the mystery of a large boulder suddenly appeared on it.
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, Manitoba (Where Gumbo Was #184)
Gumbo was visiting Historic Lower Fort Garry, situated on the banks of the Red River about a half hour's drive north of Winnipeg. Built in 1830 by the Hudson's Bay company, part of then Rupert's Land, the stone wall fort if well preserved an a popular Canadian Historic site.
September 7, 2016: Prairie Sunset, Winnipeg
At Winnipeg Airport, DrFumblefinger enjoyed brilliant views of sunset, some with planes silhouetted against the sky.
The Murals of Winnipeg Pt 1
Traveling Canuck shares some of the interesting street art murals of Winnipeg.
Spotted on the Road, Morris, Manitoba
Gumbo stumbled on this classic 1930s Chevy parked in a driveway in the small town of Morris, Manitoba. A beauty.....
Spotted on the Road, Winnipeg, Canada
A beautiful classic car spotted while visiting my dad in Winnipeg. It was parked in the lot of a shopping mall. One of my favorites, a 1957 Chevy Bel-Air. Obviously lovingly maintained. I didn't get to talk to the owner, but I think the photos tell...
Spotted on the Road, Winnipeg, Canada
I did a double-take when I saw this little buggy. I was walking out of my father's apartment, heading to my car rental, when I spotted it parked there with all the other cars and trucks. It has to be the smallest 4 wheel motorized...
The Royal Canadian Mint, Winnipeg
Today is Canada Day, Canada's 148th birthday! Happy birthday, Canada!! I thought we should have a blog with "Canadian content" on this day and having recently revisited the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg found it to be...
A Remote Canadian Village offers Indescribable Natural Discoveries
As I left the hotel in Winnipeg I was outfitted in all my brand new cold-weather gear headed for the airport and a two hour flight to the remote village of Churchill. I prayed my preparation for facing the sub-zero temperatures and brutal...
Spotted on the Road: Winnipeg, Canada
We like to share great looking vehicles we encounter on our travels! Most people love the sight of a well maintained classic car. I came across this beauty just a few days ago while tanking up our (comparatively standard and dull)...
Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg, Canada. Where Gumbo Was #36
Gumbo was enjoying a stroll in Winnipeg's largest park, Assiniboine Park. Established in 1904 the park covers 1100 acres (450 ha); almost half the park's design is styled after an English park (which is quite common in Canada). Big...
A day at The Forks Market: Winnipeg, Canada
Experiencing local food is an essential part of being in a new destination -- the mortar that binds the many pieces of the travel experience. For this and other reasons, TravelGumbo loves visiting markets around the world. On these pages...
Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb. 13, 2014: The Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Manitoba Legislative Building is the meeting place of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba -- the main governing body for the province, equivalent to an American state's legislature. Situated in central Winnipeg,...
Everyone loves a parade and party!
My father lives in Winnipeg and I visit him several times a year. During these weekend visits we mostly relax and catch up but we both enjoy going out to explore and see things. Never know what you might find when you do! Like most...