Travel Green in Winnipeg

Being "eco-friendly" is on everyone's mind. How can it not be, everywhere we look we see the push to be eco-friendly. It's not bad thing either, I mean how can sustaining our planet where we live be a bad thing?

We all know how to be nice to our environment at home, but how do we stay that way when on the road? While researching this idea I came across an article by Canadian Living called "Ecotourism: How to make your vacations greener." They have several ideas on making your traveling easy on the planet.

1. Pick eco-friendly activities
This is a wonderful suggestion and so easy to accomplish here in Winnipeg no matter what the season is. In summer or fall as it is now turning, consider going on walking tours. They may not be led by a tour guide but information can be picked up online. The Exchange District is one of the most beautiful and historical places in Winnipeg. Although the walking tours have ended for the season, they have brief information about spots here.

(picture from worldguids.com)

2. Stay at eco-friendly accommodations
I think this a great idea, not only because the Best Western Pembina Inn & Suites is eco-friendly in many ways, but because it is such an easy way to contribute. At the hotel, we do all the work for you and you still get to feel good about helping the environment.


In each of our rooms we have blue recycling boxes like this:

This way all you have to do with your water bottles is toss them in and we take care of bringing them away. One way that you are the boss at our hotel is you can tell us when you want new towels, or sheets. If you are here for a few days and don't need your fresh towels, it helps us save water and in turn helps conserve water.




3. Eat local
In Winnipeg it is so easy to eat at local restaurants, you barely have to try. Even close to our hotel there are several local ethic places to eat. Just across the street we have a great Chinese place that I've raved about many times. Winnipeg is also littered with pizza joints like you wouldn't believe, my favourite being River City Pizza not far from the hotel either.

   











(Image from River City Pizza's Facebook page)


So although I have adapted these ideas to fit traveling to Winnipeg, they apply to anywhere the wind takes you. If you have any other tips on traveling eco-friendly please let us know by leaving a comment or @replying to us on twitter.

Cheers,
Janis