We're now in Manitoba, the 7th province we're visiting during our 150-day road trip across Canada.
Right at the centre of Canada, Manitoba is home to a variety
of unique attractions, wilderness and beautiful landscapes.
First, there's Winnipeg,
Manitoba's capital but also home of more than half of the province's population.
It's also home to one of the best museums in the country,
the Canadian Museum for Human Rights,
which is the only museum in world devoted to human rights awareness and education
but it's also an absolute work of art, not only because of its architecture
but also with its interactive exhibitions and use of modern technology.
We also visited the nearby Lower Fort Garry Historical Site, a former Hudson Bay Company
trading post, which is now a living museum where costumed interpreters re-create life
at the fort back in the 1800's.
We got to play traditional games, eat some home-cooked food
and even make our own candles.
It was a really fun and interactive way to learn about some of Canada's history.
Next, we had a day of relaxation at Thermea, a nordic spa in the heart of Winnipeg.
This thermal spa is the perfect place to rejuvenate, with various steam rooms, hot pools,
body treatments, hammocks, saunas and so much more.
After 65 days on the road, we couldn't have picked a better place to spend the day.
When we were in Winnipeg, we heard about this new trend- Goat Yoga.
We knew right away that we needed to try it, not only because we need some stretching in
this road trip but also because we love interacting with animals.
And this is the perfect place to do it!
Lastly, we couldn't leave Winnipeg without spending some time at Grand Beach,
one of the best beaches in all of Canada.
Nestled on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, this is a very popular spot in the summer.
We loved getting into the water, having fun in the waves and lying under the sun.
You would never know you are in a freshwater lake.
After a few days in the city, we took a flight to Churchill,
a place that I have been looking forward to visiting for a long time.
It was also a great experience to explore a small northern Canadian town.
Learn about its ecology and its people
and also its ancient history with the Hudson Bay Company and the fur trade.
This is one of those places that remains so wild and secluded.
We spent our days with wildlife, watched incredible sunsets over Hudson Bay,
sat around the fire at night roasting marshmallows
and mingling with people from around the world
and went to sleep under the northern lights.
This is one of those Canadian experiences people dream about!
During our peak season in mid summer, we can see upwards of 59 to 60,000 whales
on the western shore of Hudson Bay.
That makes this population the largest concentration of whales in the whole world.
I am so grateful for having the opportunity to be so close to see these beautiful creatures
and live such a magical moment.
It seems like a dream when I remember looking down
and seeing a bunch of beluga whales swimming underneath us.
We saw hundreds breaching the water during our various boat trips but nothing can compare
to the experience of getting into the water and snorkeling with them.
They looked right into our eyes, rolling on their backs trying to have a better look at us.
It was a beautiful connection!
There is something so magical and so humbling about having these fascinating mammals
so close and having them interact with us.
Just as I observed them, they observed me,
and to be able to share that moment with another intelligent being
is a really unforgettable experience!
Manitoba is such an incredible province!
From the diversity of Winnipeg to the vast wilderness of Churchill,
Manitoba is a place we'll never forget and one we all hope to return.
Thank you for watching our Manitoba episode.
We had a wonderful time!
To learn more about what we did in Manitoba
as well as other provinces during our 150-day road trip, visit www.mustdocanada.com