Winnipeg, Manitoba - PrairiesCan
Every year, cold weather, generations of heritage and heartwarming joy combine as Festival du Voyageur transforms Winnipeg's Whittier Park into a mid-winter cultural and artistic experience. As the largest Francophone event in Western Canada, this festival sees over 75,000 attendees and remains a critical tourism attraction for visitors and residents alike.
Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for St. Boniface - St. Vital announced $99,000 for Festival du Voyageur to strengthen this important Manitoba tradition. This investment will support Indigenous culture, traditions, and art. With a focus on the history of Voyageurs and fur trade, Festival, which runs from February 16 to 25, will continue to shine light on Francophone, First Nations, and Métis culture in Manitoba.
