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(right) matt sawatzky W i n t e r 2 0 1 4 | g o i n g p l a c e s 17 Bright spots Bright spots Bright Spark some holiday cheer at these festivities celebrating the season of lights: • Canad Inns WInter Wonderland: Manitoba's largest drive- through light show (more than one million lights displayed throughout 26 different theme areas) will wow from the comfort of your warm vehicle. Go for a skate or sleigh ride on weekends. December 5, 2014- January 3, 2015; Red River Exhibition Park (3977 Portage Ave.), Winnipeg • FestIval oF trees & lIghts: e beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses are sure to charm. Buy raffle tick- ets to win your favourite one. Proceeds support local charities. November 18-28, 2014; Manitoba Hydro Place Gallery (360 Portage Ave.), Winnipeg • lInden lIghts: e Linden Woods neighbourhood in southwest Winnipeg electrifies its streets with various themes, from Polar Bear Lane (Hennessey Drive) to Candy Cane Lane (Foxmeadow Drive). e area shines with holiday and community spirit. December (exact dates determined by individual homeowners); throughout the Linden Woods community, Winnipeg • PoWer smart WaterFall oF lIghts: Get up close to twinkling light displays as you skate or walk through this Westman favourite. e park is outfitted with warm-up shacks, firepits and benches. December through February (weather dependent); west end of McGregor Avenue, Brandon • Your neIghbourhood: Walk around your block or hop in the car to find the best-trimmed house in your area. Anywhere and everywhere Outdoors in the City FoRtWhyte alive is a nature lover's oasis within Winnipeg. Every Sunday, the facility offers a 45- to 60-minute guided walk to explore the 256 hectares of diverse habitat. Le 8 février 2015, venez explorer le sentier nord à Fort- Whyte Alive avec un interprète bilingue. Terminez l'expérience en beauté en goûtant à de la banique et en dégustant du cidre. (On February 8, 2015, explore the north trail at Fort- Whyte Alive with a bilingual interpreter. To cap off your amazing experience, enjoy some bannock and cider.) GP Free with regular admission.