Festival du Voyageur inc.

The organization offers artistic and educational experiences inspired by the era of the voyageurs of 1815. The festival showcases the arts in a variety of disciplines including music dance snow sculpting and visual arts with an emphasis on francophone and indigenous artists. Outdoor family activities over five stages of performances for all ages historical interpretation snow sculptures handcrafted souvenirs and traditional food enrich the festival experience. We also put on year-round artistic events in te same spirit as the festival du voyageur. In addition festival du voyageur inc. Offers educational experiences to the public and schools during the winter festival and year-round that focus on the history of francophones métis and first nations in manitoba. Music dance snow sculpture visual arts exhibition violin and jigging competition: a total of 173 artists and sculptors participated offering 275 hours of shows and 17 indigenous art exhibitions. *operation and maintenance of fort gibraltar: the historic site was maintained and operated throughout the 55th edition of the festival. *educational programs for schools: programs were designed to promote historical knowledge. *historical interpretation activities: focused on interpreting historical events and sites. *indigenous culture and heritage programs: promoting and preserving indigenous culture.