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Arts & Culture Winnipeg's massive growth spurt in the turn-of-the-last-century led to it becoming a major centre of not only commerce but also culture. That culture continues to thrive today, connecting hundreds of thousands of visitors and residents yearly. Watch a heart-wrenching performance and you'll leave with a changed outlook on life. Since the city's first live theatre performance in 1867, Winnipeg has been known for its stage productions. Anchoring the city's Theatre District is the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, so well-loved it runs two stages two blocks apart. The Prairie Theatre Exchange celebrates Canadian achievements in drama while Théàtre Cercle Molière brings Manitoba's rich Francophone culture to the stage with French-language performances. The maestro's baton seems never to stop considering the jam-packed performance schedule of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. You can catch everything from classical favourites to movie scores. The Manitoba Opera brings real drama to the stage, and don't miss the world-renowned Royal Winnipeg Ballet, which performs not only the classics but new works pushing the boundaries of ballet. The capital city of Manitoba is home to a wide variety of culinary experiences sure to delight any traveller. From cozy diners to small plates restaurants and charming wine bars and distilleries, there's something for everyone's taste buds in Winnipeg. Or if you're looking for a thrill, Manitoba's sports scene is sure to deliver! Be it a Winnipeg Blue Bombers or Winnipeg Jets game, your heart will race from the excitement! TRAVELMANITOBA .COM 9 ROYAL W I N N I P EG BAL L ET W I N N I P EG SYM P H O NY O RC H E STR A P H OTO : G R A J EW S KI F OTO G R AP H , C O U RTE SY O F TO U R I S M W I N N I P EG CANADA L I F E C E NTR E P H OTO : TRU E N O RTH S P O RTS AN D E NTE RTAI N M E NT N O L A R E STAU R ANT P H OTO : C H R I STIAN Z APATA P R AD O

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