No time to travel?

When you have no time to travel, but you really need a little break, a "stay-cation" might be just the answer for you.

A stay-cation is a modern term used to suggest that you are a tourist in your own back yard. You are staying home, but having a little vacation from the routine. (Who doesn't need a vacation from laundry & dishes? Even if it's just one day!)  By my definition a stay-cation includes any and all destinations you can drive to in 3 hours or less.

Recently, I took an overnight break from work and travelled to The Forks in Winnipeg. I stayed at the very stylish Inn at the Forks, which is right on The Forks Market property and is right in the centre of all the action.  The Inn at the Forks has a special rate for Sunday night stays ($129) meaning that if you can take Monday off and make it a long weekend, you can enjoy a bargain stay-cation.

The Forks Market property includes the Goldeyes Baseball Stadium, the MB Children's Museum, the Johnson Terminal Shops, the skateboard park and the (opening soon) Human Rights' Museum.

There is a number of dining options on site, including kiosks for crepes, greek food, hot dogs, and more. There are also a number of patios perfect for a leisurely drink on a hot day.

You may wish to bring your sneakers as there are miles of great trails and green spaces for your walking enjoyment. There are also river tours that can be arranged at the dock and go out several times a day.

While you are there, treat yourself to a coffee at the Espresso Junction. It's been a jewel at The Johnson Terminal for over 20 years now. I love their coconut cappuccinos!

Really, if you live in the "204" I can't think of a better stay-cation than a night at The Forks.