If a giant snow maze appeals to you, plan a trip to Winnipeg, Manitoba, to explore the famous snow labyrinth at the Amaze in Corn site. Each winter from January through March, a vast 30,000-square-foot snow maze is built there and has been recognized by Guinness World Records. Along the winding paths you’ll find cozy fire pits for warming up; if you emerge victorious, reward yourself with a horse-drawn sleigh ride, an exhilarating toboggan run down a large snow hill, a steaming cup of hot chocolate, and a meal at The Den, a restaurant sculpted from roughly 500,000 pounds of snow.
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Schedule your visit to coincide with Festival du Voyageur, held annually in mid-February. This popular winter festival—the largest of its kind in Western Canada—showcases massive snow sculptures ranging from fanciful creatures and castles to contemporary art pieces. Sculptors often work on-site and share their techniques with visitors. Festivalgoers can also enjoy live music, shop for handcrafted souvenirs, and sample traditional French-Canadian and Indigenous cuisine.
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For convenient, comfortable lodging, consider The Inn at the Forks, a centrally located boutique hotel offering 116 well-appointed rooms. Be sure to visit WAG-Qaumajuq, which houses the world’s largest public collection of Inuit art. The gallery’s holdings include more than 27,000 works that celebrate both contemporary and historical artistic traditions of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples, offering a deep and inspiring cultural experience.