North of the border: A Manitoba tradition that never misses a beat

There are two kinds of folks: those who've never been to the Winnipeg Folk Festival, and those who know that a tarp can become prime real estate faster than a lakefront cabin on a long weekend.

From July 9-12, Birds Hill Provincial Park transforms into a magical little city where sleep is optional, music is everywhere, and over 75,000 people willingly spend several days outdoors - it's a remarkable…