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Is there anything cool to do in Winnipeg?

djklambakedjklambake Posts: 2,522
edited December 2012 in All Encompassing Trip
Just curious...
6/27/98 - East Troy, WI
6/29/06 - Milwaukee, WI
9/25/11 - Vancouver, BC
11/4/12 - (Eddie Vedder) Phoenix, AZ
11/1/13 - New Orleans, LA
11/19/13 - Phoenix, AZ
11/21/13 - San Diego, CA
10/12/14 - Austin, TX
10/22/14 - Denver, CO
8/22/16 - Chicago, IL (Wrigley 2)
5/9/22 - Glendale, AZ
5/18/24 - Las Vegas, NV
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  • Dead Man WalkingDead Man Walking Posts: 2,762
    Nope.
  • djklambakedjklambake Posts: 2,522
    Thought so. Bummer.
    6/27/98 - East Troy, WI
    6/29/06 - Milwaukee, WI
    9/25/11 - Vancouver, BC
    11/4/12 - (Eddie Vedder) Phoenix, AZ
    11/1/13 - New Orleans, LA
    11/19/13 - Phoenix, AZ
    11/21/13 - San Diego, CA
    10/12/14 - Austin, TX
    10/22/14 - Denver, CO
    8/22/16 - Chicago, IL (Wrigley 2)
    5/9/22 - Glendale, AZ
    5/18/24 - Las Vegas, NV
  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    the jets.....oh wait...never mind
    81 is now off the air

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  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    Winnipeg is like the Compton of Canada. Stay in your hotle room.
  • peacefrompaulpeacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    DS1119 wrote:
    Winnipeg is like the Compton of Canada. Stay in your hotle room.

    shrug.gif

    It's not bad... boring as hell though
  • BLACK35BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,679
    DS1119 wrote:
    Winnipeg is like the Compton of Canada. Stay in your hotle room.

    :lol::lol: sorry, just picturing a bunch of Bloods & Crips shooting it out in the hood.......with their snow boots and parkas on :lol:
    2005 - London
    2009 - Toronto
    2010 - Buffalo
    2011 - Toronto 1&2
    2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 - Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit
    2016 - Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Ottawa, Toronto 1
    2018 - Fenway 1&2
    2022 - Hamilton, Toronto
    2023 - Chicago 1&2
    2024 - Las Vegas 1&2
  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    BLACK35 wrote:
    DS1119 wrote:
    Winnipeg is like the Compton of Canada. Stay in your hotle room.

    :lol::lol: sorry, just picturing a bunch of Bloods & Crips shooting it out in the hood.......with their snow boots and parkas on :lol:


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  • djklambakedjklambake Posts: 2,522
    DS1119 wrote:
    Winnipeg is like the Compton of Canada. Stay in your hotle room.

    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
    6/27/98 - East Troy, WI
    6/29/06 - Milwaukee, WI
    9/25/11 - Vancouver, BC
    11/4/12 - (Eddie Vedder) Phoenix, AZ
    11/1/13 - New Orleans, LA
    11/19/13 - Phoenix, AZ
    11/21/13 - San Diego, CA
    10/12/14 - Austin, TX
    10/22/14 - Denver, CO
    8/22/16 - Chicago, IL (Wrigley 2)
    5/9/22 - Glendale, AZ
    5/18/24 - Las Vegas, NV
  • BLACK35BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,679
    DS1119 wrote:
    BLACK35 wrote:
    DS1119 wrote:
    Winnipeg is like the Compton of Canada. Stay in your hotle room.

    :lol::lol: sorry, just picturing a bunch of Bloods & Crips shooting it out in the hood.......with their snow boots and parkas on :lol:


    Saukrates.jpg

    :lol::lol:
    2005 - London
    2009 - Toronto
    2010 - Buffalo
    2011 - Toronto 1&2
    2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 - Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit
    2016 - Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Ottawa, Toronto 1
    2018 - Fenway 1&2
    2022 - Hamilton, Toronto
    2023 - Chicago 1&2
    2024 - Las Vegas 1&2
  • djklambakedjklambake Posts: 2,522
    I asked the concierge at a hotel in Winnipeg once if there was anything fun to do... The guy pointed to the lobby and said, "We've got some magazines on the table over there."

    True story.
    6/27/98 - East Troy, WI
    6/29/06 - Milwaukee, WI
    9/25/11 - Vancouver, BC
    11/4/12 - (Eddie Vedder) Phoenix, AZ
    11/1/13 - New Orleans, LA
    11/19/13 - Phoenix, AZ
    11/21/13 - San Diego, CA
    10/12/14 - Austin, TX
    10/22/14 - Denver, CO
    8/22/16 - Chicago, IL (Wrigley 2)
    5/9/22 - Glendale, AZ
    5/18/24 - Las Vegas, NV
  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    djklambake wrote:
    I asked the concierge at a hotel in Winnipeg once if there was anything fun to do... The guy pointed to the lobby and said, "We've got some magazines on the table over there."

    True story.


    Sounds like the worst concierge in the history of concierges. :lol:
  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    HUGH FREAKING DILLON is from the peg ... check with him ... there probably is.
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    loads to do. I don't have enough money most of the time to do it. what type of stuff are you into? how long you staying?
    Gimli 1993
    Fargo 2003
    Winnipeg 2005
    Winnipeg 2011
    St. Paul 2014
  • djklambakedjklambake Posts: 2,522
    Hugh Freaking Dillon wrote:
    loads to do. I don't have enough money most of the time to do it. what type of stuff are you into? how long you staying?

    Shit, HFD, I should have just messaged you! I forgot you're there!

    Potentially there for three days over a weekend in January... Plans aren't solid yet.

    Whaddya think?
    6/27/98 - East Troy, WI
    6/29/06 - Milwaukee, WI
    9/25/11 - Vancouver, BC
    11/4/12 - (Eddie Vedder) Phoenix, AZ
    11/1/13 - New Orleans, LA
    11/19/13 - Phoenix, AZ
    11/21/13 - San Diego, CA
    10/12/14 - Austin, TX
    10/22/14 - Denver, CO
    8/22/16 - Chicago, IL (Wrigley 2)
    5/9/22 - Glendale, AZ
    5/18/24 - Las Vegas, NV
  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    djklambake wrote:
    Hugh Freaking Dillon wrote:
    loads to do. I don't have enough money most of the time to do it. what type of stuff are you into? how long you staying?

    Shit, HFD, I should have just messaged you! I forgot you're there!

    Potentially there for three days over a weekend in January... Plans aren't solid yet.

    Whaddya think?


    Winnipeg in January?
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • djklambakedjklambake Posts: 2,522
    lukin2006 wrote:

    Winnipeg in January?


    Business.

    Not my choice.
    6/27/98 - East Troy, WI
    6/29/06 - Milwaukee, WI
    9/25/11 - Vancouver, BC
    11/4/12 - (Eddie Vedder) Phoenix, AZ
    11/1/13 - New Orleans, LA
    11/19/13 - Phoenix, AZ
    11/21/13 - San Diego, CA
    10/12/14 - Austin, TX
    10/22/14 - Denver, CO
    8/22/16 - Chicago, IL (Wrigley 2)
    5/9/22 - Glendale, AZ
    5/18/24 - Las Vegas, NV
  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    djklambake wrote:
    lukin2006 wrote:

    Winnipeg in January?


    Business.

    Not my choice.

    Going from one extreme to the other for sure ... Hopefully Hugh finds you an indoor activity.
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    djklambake wrote:
    Hugh Freaking Dillon wrote:
    loads to do. I don't have enough money most of the time to do it. what type of stuff are you into? how long you staying?

    Shit, HFD, I should have just messaged you! I forgot you're there!

    Potentially there for three days over a weekend in January... Plans aren't solid yet.

    Whaddya think?

    in winter, Winnipeggers do three things: eat, drink, and fuck (pre-NHL lockout fuck would be exchanged for hockey).

    eat:
    1) VJ's Drive In. If Diners, Drive Ins and Dives crossed the north border, that hulk hogan wannabe would head straight there. Best burger and fries in town, hands down. I recommend the Double Cheeseburger. 170 Main Street.
    2) Baked Expectations - desserts and also good meals (try the triple decker grilled cheese sandwich) right in the heart of Osborne Village. http://bakedexpectations.ca/
    3) In Ferno's on Academy. Just took my wife there last night for her birthday. Fucking incredible. Acoustic band playing in the background, excellent food, ambiance, and the service was awesome. We both had the steak and prawns and it was dee-lish. http://www.infernosonacademy.com/

    drink:
    1) King's Head Pub - probably Winnipeg's best known and most loved authentic pub. Authentic pub food and beer, not to mention the decor. It's a "private" club, but that's sort of a joke. It's a one time fee of $5 to get in, and you get a little member card.http://www.kingshead.ca/
    2) Toad In The Hole - probably Winnipeg's best known and most loved.....wait. Ok, they're both awesome. This one is in Osborne Village, and King's Head is in the Exchange District (the place where a lot of period films of the early 1900's are shot). Also a great place to sit and relax and have a beer or bangers.
    3) if the NHL is back on, go to 4Play Sports Bar on Portage Avenue. Massive sports bar. Right across from MTS Centre. http://www.4playsportsbar.com/home

    fuck:
    go to the Palomino Club on Portage Avenue. Cougars galore.
    http://www.palominoclub.ca/

    music/entertainment:
    1) head to Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club. Little dive on Main Street that is always home to some good blues music
    2) Limelight - awesome karaoke. you wouldn't believe it until you see it. the place is jam PACKED every weekend. and it's just down the street from me. call me up and we'll head down and sing some Hunger Strike. I'll be Ed.
    3) Earl's St Vital is a pretty happening place. Good eats and a ridiculous amount of big screen tv's for sports. Hottest waitresses in town too. Or the Polo Park location is good too.
    4) Rumor's Comedy Club - almost always a stellar comedian. Never seen a show I didn't leave with a headache from. Best nachos there too. http://www.rumorscomedyclub.com/
    5) Triple B's Billiards - 121 Scurfield Boulevard. Nice big pool hall.
    6) IKEA - it's brand new and the second largest in Canada.
    7) if you dig gambling, we have two big casinos: McPhillips Street Casino, and Club Regent.
    8) if you're into clubs, let me know. There's too many to mention, and I might not be the best person to ask, actually, as I've been out of the club scene for years (wife and kids).

    any questions, just let me know. Too bad you won't be here in February. It's Festival du Voyageur. Everyone gets drunk and French and drinks out of ice cups outside and falls in the snow. It's awesome.
    Gimli 1993
    Fargo 2003
    Winnipeg 2005
    Winnipeg 2011
    St. Paul 2014
  • djklambakedjklambake Posts: 2,522
    Hugh...

    Never let it be said that you aren't an ass kicker!

    Thanks, home slice!
    6/27/98 - East Troy, WI
    6/29/06 - Milwaukee, WI
    9/25/11 - Vancouver, BC
    11/4/12 - (Eddie Vedder) Phoenix, AZ
    11/1/13 - New Orleans, LA
    11/19/13 - Phoenix, AZ
    11/21/13 - San Diego, CA
    10/12/14 - Austin, TX
    10/22/14 - Denver, CO
    8/22/16 - Chicago, IL (Wrigley 2)
    5/9/22 - Glendale, AZ
    5/18/24 - Las Vegas, NV
  • Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    djklambake wrote:
    Hugh...

    Never let it be said that you aren't an ass kicker!

    Thanks, home slice!

    no problem. just because it's cold doesn't mean we sit inside and twiddle our thumbs. unless twiddling our thumbs was somehow made into a drinking game. :lol:
    Gimli 1993
    Fargo 2003
    Winnipeg 2005
    Winnipeg 2011
    St. Paul 2014
  • Dru_CortezDru_Cortez Posts: 953
    Skate on the Assiniboine River-
    1 of the longest rinks in the world.

    Manitoba Theatre Centre,
    or the more avant-garde Warehouse Theatre.

    Shop for loved ones at Polo Park.

    The Forks!

    Cheers.
    'Cause you don't give blood and take it back again.
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