Happy August Long Weekend! Although some people like to use the long weekend for much needed rest and relaxation, many of us like to use the long weekend to organize our calendars or homes. We thought we would help you add some dates into that calendar, which includes many local events in Winnipeg that are in celebration of women. So, whether you are lake bound or at home for the long weekend, go grab your pen and paper! August Now-Ongoing: One Women’s Resistance, the history

Train from Winnipeg to Grand Beach, original source unknown. Now that it is July, it is quite safe to say that summer weather is here to stay. These warm and long sunny days are much needed in preparation for the icy long winter up ahead, so soak it up! In looking into typical summer activities in the 1920s & 1930s–during Nellie’s time–we thought we would share some ideas inspired by this time period of what to do during the summer months. GO FOR A WALK Yes, this might sound

Happy Canada Day! If you are looking for plans this weekend, search no more! We have have a few ideas that allow you to soak up that summer sun, while learning more about Manitoba history! A few weeks ago, the Nellie McClung Heritage site published a legend of how one can “Walk in Nellie’s Footsteps” when visiting Nellie’s homes in Manitou, Manitoba. That got us thinking about making a list of places in Winnipeg, so here it is! McClung House (2010), from Manitoba Historical S

On June 18, 2010 the Famous 5 monument sculpted by the talented local artist Helen Granger Young was unveiled at the Manitoba Legislative Building. It is difficult for us to believe that this was already 8 years ago! If you have not yet had the opportunity to visit the monument, it is located on the West side of the grounds (closest to Osborne Street N). The monument’s scene depicts McClung, Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Irene Parlby, and Louise McKinney at a round ta