Summer fun
Winnipeg is a summer city. Perhaps the short days and long nights of the winter months that have us cooped us inside enable us to relish the dog days of summer with more zeal than just about anywhere. Forget the mosquitoes, we’re going to take advantage of every minute of sunshine Mother Nature affords us.
Fortunately there are boundless festivals that offer summer family fun. Check some of them out on page 14.
What I most look forward to each summer is without doubt the food—fresh local produce, barbecue and sweet summer berries baked, preserved, frozen and mashed into delicious drinks. Check out our Dish section which is full or great grilling recipes, refreshing sips and the best local drive ins.
There’s no better place to savour these summer dishes than at the lake. I know I’m not the only ‘Pegger who aims to spend every free summer moment in cottage country. We are truly lucky to be as close as a 45-minute drive to pristine beaches.
The past few years have been difficult for many on the lake—including the flooding of Lake Manitoba and erosion of the southern end of Lake Winnipeg. Lake Winnipeg has been the subject of national media coverage, from Maclean’s to David Suzuki, due to the increasing amounts of blue-green algae that threatens the lake. One local community group that aims to do something about this is the Lake Winnipeg Foundation. You can read about its efforts and how you can help on page 49.
Winnipeg is a summer city. Perhaps the short days and long nights of the winter months that have us cooped us inside enable us to relish the dog days of summer with more zeal than just about anywhere.
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The air is frosty, the snow has fallen, and temperatures are dropping – yes, winter is upon us as we set in for the Big Chill.
