We visited The Forks on Tuesday and took a Splash Dash boat tour. The tour includes several notable landmarks from Winnipeg history along the crossing of the Assiniboine and the Red rivers.
Shiloh was very reserved about the experience, but seemed to enjoy himself. It must've worn him out, though, because as soon as we were back in the car he was zonked on the back seat.
The Legislative Building in Winnipeg, which is particularly noted for the "
Golden Boy" statue on the roof. Also in the picture (but hidden in the tree at the crest of the river bank) is a statue of
Luis Riel.
The St. Boniface Basilica.
The
Provencher Bridge, spanning the Red River. Home to
Salisbury House, a Manitoba restaurant chain.
Heading north down the river toward Selkirk (the Red River flows south-to-north, eventually emptying into Lake Winnipeg, which is part of the Hudson Bay watershed). You can see downtown Winnipeg from here.
Going south up the Red River, approaching the Provencher Bridge.
Splash Dash also has a water bus service, with docks all around Winnipeg accessing points of interest. You can buy a pass for the day and use it as many times as you'd like. We'll keep this fun idea on the back burner and take a walking/sight-seeing/shopping trip one day.
