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by Donna Janke (Author), Gindalee Ouskun (Photographer)
111 Places in Winnipeg That You Must Not Miss takes you beyond the usual landmarks to discover the spirit, diversity, and sense of adventure in The Peg.
Winnipeg, a big city with a small-town spirit, is diverse, full of history, and culturally rich. This guide takes you beyond the usual and well-known landmarks and deep into the heart of the city. Take a bison safari and imagine these enormous beasts thundering across the open prairie centuries ago. Visit the site where bison and fur traders once crossed a treacherous river. Walk through an abandoned monastery. Enjoy a mix of old and new in a campus building featuring century-old storefronts or a restaurant built around an old pumping station. Get a medium reading in a house with an intriguing paranormal history. Find high-quality Indigenous art and a modern bistro rooted in traditional First Nations cuisine. Discover the creative, unpretentious, resilient, and often quirky nature of The Peg in 111 new ways.Author Biography
Donna Janke is a travel writer from the Canadian prairies. She loves to explore wherever she finds herself, discover the many facets of each place, and share those stories through her writing. She applies that same curiosity to her home city of Winnipeg and delights in showcasing its unique character. Gindalee Ouskun is a Treaty One Territory/Winnipeg-based photographer and has appreciated rediscovering the city while taking the photos for this book. Gindalee specializes in lifestyle and wedding photography, and she works closely with the Manitoban Indigenous community. In her downtime, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, and traveling and hiking with her mini Aussie. www.ginouskunphoto.com
