North of the Border

Festival du Voyageur is back

Hé Ho, Winnipeg — it’s that time again. Dig out your long underwear, practice your best lumberjack beard (real or imaginary), and prepare your taste buds for maple syrup: Festival du Voyageur is back.

What began in 1970 as part of Manitoba’s centennial celebrations has since blossomed into Winnipeg’s annual excuse to party like it’s 1815 — but with better boots and indoo…