2012 Voyageur Park Map
Voyageur Park is located at 866, St.Joseph Street in Saint-Boniface, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Admission 2012
All ticket prices are taxes included.
Voyageur Park Admission
Adult Day Pass- $13
Youth (6-17 years old) – $7 (valid for 10 days)
Children (5 and under) – free
Voyageur Pass (10-day pass)
Adult – $22
Youth (6-17 years old) – $7
Children (5 and under) – free
The Voyageur Pass gives you access to Voyageur Park and free or discounted admissions at all other official sites during the 10 days of Festival du Voyageur.
Points of sale
Safeway
Voyageur Park
Festival du Voyageur Office: 233 Provencher Blvd.
Centre culturel franco-manitobain : 340 Provencher Blvd
Voyageur Park Hours
Friday, February 17th, 2012 – 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Saturday, February 18th, 2012 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Sunday, February 19th, 2012 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Monday, February 20th, 2012 - 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 - Voyageur Park is closed . The other Trading Posts await you!
Wednesday. February 22nd, 2012 - Voyageur Park is closed . The other Trading Posts await you!
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday, February 24th, 2012 - 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Saturday, February 25th, 2012 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Sunday, February 26th, 2012 -10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Please note that the last admission to Voyageur Park is 60 minutes prior to the closing time.
FIRST NATIONS ENCAMPMENT
Learn about the aboriginal communities whose contribution to the fur trade was essential to the success of the voyageurs at Fort Gibraltar and across the Northwest. Walk inside a tipi and explore the diverse and complex culture of the first inhabitants of the Red River. Stories, legends and folklore will surely fascinate you.
SNOW PLAY STRUCTURES
Voyageur Park has a multitude of outdoor activities and games that will please the whole family. Climb our hill, venture on the popular slide and take on the challenge of the snow maze!
SLEIGH RIDES
Embark on a horse-drawn sleigh ride along Voyageur Park! Only $3 for 6 years old and up and $1 for 5 and under.
VOYAGEUR ADVENTURES
Festival goers will be put to the test in a series of voyageur sports and mind bending challenges. From tug-o-wars, to contests, to massive scavenger hunts, we want participants to feel the true adventure of the voyageurs’ lifestyle. Costumed animators will explain the competitions, act as referee and between activities they will roam Voyageur Park seeking out folks who have the guts to play a real voyageur game!
MAISON CHABOILLEZ
Presented by: Superior Propane
Taverne de la Brigade
Provided by the Brigade de la Rivière-Rouge, Taverne de la Brigade is a coveted place by all visitors who want to taste the joie de vivre of the voyageurs.
February 23 – 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
February 24 – 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.
February 25 – 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
February 26 – 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
SNOWSHOE TRAIL
Presented in collaboration with Red River Outfitters.
Enjoy the great outdoors right in the middle of Winnipeg with a snowshoe adventure through Voyageur Park. Located in a tipi right next to Maison Chaboillez, our guides will explain the historical and cultural importance of the snowshoe and will then take you and your family on a guided tour along the Red River. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and equipment is provided on site.
February 18 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
February 19 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
February 20 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
February 25 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
February 26 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SOUVENIR TENT
Bring home a Festival du Voyageur souvenir! Visit the Souvenir Tent for high quality products and unique souvenirs. For all your voyageur needs, make your way to the Festival du Voyageur booth where you will find the traditional ceinture fléchée (sash), and exclusive festival merchandise.
Festival du Voyageur
Official Festival du Voyageur souvenirs. Sashes, T-Shirts, candy, CD’s, pins and much more.
The Friendly Florist and Fair Trade Emporium
Unique fair-trade gifts from all over the world, educational instruments, jewelry, fun toys, and wool winter hats and mitts for those cold Manitoba winters!
Common Sense Wholesome Food Market
Organic teas, locally made bread as well as gluten-free baking. Free samples will be available at the Festival du Voyageur.
The Latin Llama
Unique kids sweaters, hats and dresses. Handmade kids jewelry. Educational musical instruments for kids, women’s jewelry and accessories.
Skill Toys Canada
Come by the Skill Toys shop and discover an unplugged world of toys and props from Manitoban artisans. Try juggling, hula-hoop, poi and more!
Shekhman Furs
Fur hats, mitts, ear-muffs and fur tails.
Runa Pacha Internacional
These handicrafts are created by communities in the Ecuadorian mountains and jungles of the Andes. These artisan products are made by hand in cooperatives and families of indigenous communities in Ecuador.
The Shiny Company
Semi-precious stones, minerals and crystals. Handcrafted semi-precious stone jewelry and other handcrafted artifacts from around the world.
Sweetness & Light
100 % natural beeswax candles and 100 % natural honey (spiced and creamed)
Candle Co.
Come visit the « 2 Stuff Guys » from CJOB radio. Come and discover a hidden treasure.
Accents Plus
Fashion handbags, jewelry, scarves, accessories at great prices. Also located at Portage Place and Cityplace shopping centres (main floors).
Aurora Farms
We love local food, healthy and happy animals, renewable energy, compost and creativity. Come see our natural beauty products, alpaca products, healing herbs and lots of original creations.
Anpo Bison Ranch
Bison meat, jerky, peperettes, bison products, hides, toys and artwork.
Étchiboy
Étchiboy is a Métis company which creates high quality aboriginal products. When you buy one of our products you are also supporting single mothers and orphans who are Quechua Indians from the Andes in the region around Cusco, Peru.
African Pot
Our merchandise consists of a variety of authentic, handmade beadwork, leatherwork, and woodwork all from Ghana, in West Africa. Our items are unique, exotic, and affordable.
Yash Global
Jewellery, gifts, and clothing
