The Royal Winnipeg Ballet

See Ballet in the Park

Winnipeg’s rich cultural legacy literally dances on the stage at the city’s Centennial Concert Hall. Acclaimed worldwide, the oldest ballet company in North America continues to dazzle audiences both in Winnipeg, and on tour around the world. For something less formal, catch the the annual, free performance at the outdoor Lyric Theatre in Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park.

Length of Trip : Evening

Cost :
Free!

Best time to go : Ballet in the Park takes place every summer end of July or early August.

Wheelchair friendly : Yes

Family friendly : Yes

Where to eat :
High-end:
Fusion Grill
The Gates on Roblin
529 Wellington
The Velvet Glove

Medium:
In Ferno’s Bistro
Deer + Almond
Carnaval Brazilian BBQ
Pizzeria Gusto
Pine Ridge Hollow (Birds Hill Park)
Deseo
Chez Sophie
Peasant Cookery
Smith
Segovia

Budget:
Stella’s Cafe
Boon Burger
Integrity Pizza (Riverton)
Benjamin’s Gourmet Foods (Selkirk)
Modern Taco Company

Official Site :
www.rwb.org/balletinthepark

Where to Stay : Consider the historic Fort Garry Hotel, one of Canada’s grand railway hotels, and independently owned.

Getting There :
The performance takes place in Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park, inside the Lyric Theatre. For maps and parking, visit: Assiniboine Park

Note from Robin :
Arrive early to get a good spot. Definitely worth checking the weather beforehand as performances are cancelled.

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