Winnipeg in the Winter - Here is how you stay warm
KBdesigned • February 23, 2020
Don’t let the cold weather keep you inside while in Winnipeg.
As the locals in Winnipeg will tell you it’s a “dry cold” so don’t let the -34 with wind chill keep you inside. On a recent trip to Winnipeg I was able to take in a visit to the Canadian Human Rights Museum, shop at the Forks and the Johnson Terminal. This was a fantastic way to spend a winter day in “the peg”.
The Canadian Human Rights Museum opened in 2014, it was meant to broaden the public's understanding of Human Rights with a particular Canadian reference point while building understanding through reflection and conversation. This is the first time that a National Museum was built outside the National Capital Region of Canada.
The museum consists of ten permanent galleries.
1. What are human rights?
2. Indigenous perspectives
3. Canadian journeys
4. Protecting rights in Canada
5. Examining the Holocaust and other genocides.
6. Turning points for humanity
7. Breaking the silence
8. Actions count
9. Rights today
10. Inspiring change
The Forks is green space set aside in downtown Winnipeg where the Red River and the Assiniboine River come together. It has been know as a traditional meeting place for indigenous people. Some architectural digs have shown that as early as 6000 years ago indigenous people had settled camps at this area. Today in the building that once housed the stables for competing railways now serves as home to the Forks Market. The Market provides vendors the opportunity to sell everything from food, candy and wine as well as a number of craft items.
Adjacent to the Forks is Jonson Terminal Building that was constructed in 1930, at one time this was the largest warehouse in Winnipeg. It was vacated by the Johnson National cartage Company in 1977, now serving as home to a number of specialty stores and restaurants.
The easy access to these three significant attractions in Winnipeg help to make it a great way to spend the day. The museum is reflective and heavy but well worth the time to gain some understanding about Human Rights, after time to reflect the Forks and the Johnson Terminal allow for some balance to a wonderful day of exploring this beautiful winter city.
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