The Fort Garry in Winnipeg offers a number of things to do and see that would be hard to find anywhere in North America. One of the most notable of these is the polar bear migration that occurs every autumn across Churchill, Manitoba. Winnipeg, long considered to be the gateway to the Churchill area, is a prime location for tour companies to set up before and after the migration, with the two largest taking station at The Fort Garry, the capitol city's most luxurious hotel.
While at this northern retreat, guests and tour-goers have easy access from a central location to various sights, arts and culture spots throughout the city, including The Forks, a public space filled with shopping, dining and a host of activities, the soon-to-be-open Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the Winnipeg Zoo, along with a host of other attractions.
The Fort Garry itself has been proclaimed a historical site and offers guests some of the best luxury accommodations and amenities in Winnipeg. The classically designed rooms offer fine Italian linens, 10-foot ceilings and feather mattresses, accompanied by Turkish cotton towels and bathrobes in each room to snuggle up in. And, for those who want to relax before or thaw out after spending days in the wilderness on a polar bear sighting adventure, the TEN Spa offers up one of Canada's most complete spa menus. That of course is probably a good idea no matter why you are visiting Winnipeg, considering winter temperatures here can drop down to about 40 below. We also like the added touch of 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, and cookie delivery to your room. Nothing like a hot cup and a sweet cookie to make you feel cozy.
Onsite amenities include an indoor pool, jogging track, yoga classes, whirlpool and steam room. Likewise, the Palm Lounge offers nightly live jazz, light meals, exceptional cocktails and a great place to socialize with locals and fellow travelers alike. Numerous ballrooms and conference/meeting rooms also make The Fort Garry a great place to host an event, whether the group is celebrating a wedding, a product launch or anything in between.
With much to see and do regarding tradition and class, the hotel also provides peace of mind in its offerings; The Fort Garry is a member of the Green Key Global Eco-rating hotel program. They employ low energy fixtures throughout the hotel and utilize local and sustainable ingredients whenever possible for their dining services, including the 24-hour room service. Considering it is the hotel of choice for such a nature-focused tour event, this historical hotel is a perfect place to visit before and after experiencing migrating polar bears firsthand.
