Some excerpts from the website of River Gate Inn that might be useful
Massage Spa Services. Christmas Lives Here! Staying at the River Gate Inn Bed and
Breakfast for
business or pleasure can be complemented with a little pamper time! In partnership with. arrangements can be made for all your wishes! Advanced notification is required. River Gate Inn Bed and
Breakfast has made special arrangements with Dine One One to provide food delivery from some of Winnipeg's finest
restaurants! Your meal will arrive as you would expect it in the
restaurant and you will pay the same price plus a very minimal delivery charge! This arrangement allows our guests to eat out while eating Inn and enjoy the comfort of the
dining room or sunroom. Maybe your style is outside on the deck or
poolside? Whatever you choose, you can easily plan your meals in advance and still keep the romance. When your special day comes... we have the perfect
suite for the Bride Groom, treat your
wedding party to an unforgettable gift, or show your out of town guests their attendance at your
wedding is important, appreciated and noticed! Let the River Gate Inn Bed and
Breakfast make these statements with you while providing the ease and convenience of having family and friends spend time together. After all, your
wedding day is special to them too! Gourmet
breakfasts are included and group rates are available. More... Girlfriends, and Women of all ages!
Spa, Girlfriends weekend, Scrap booking, Book Clubs, Quilting weekends. Are you looking for something unique and special to do with your inner circle? Look no further, the River Gate Inn Bed and
Breakfast is what you have been searching for! More... Christmas not only LIVES at the River Gate Inn Bed and
Breakfast, you can experience it the way few people have seen it! You will smell it, you will touch it, and you most certainly WILL feel it! Rekindle the spirit as it was meant to be¦fresh baking, roaring fireplace, hot beverages and
skating on the Assiniboine River (dependant on weather conditions). You can skate all the way to the historic Forks! What a great way to come together as a family or for a small
business! Poem: Christmas at Winnipeg. Other names for Father Christmas. Keep the River Gate Inn Bed and
Breakfast at the top of your list when you are planning a romantic getaway! The charm and seclusion make this urban retreat a 'best kept secret' in Winnipeg! If you require assistance putting the finishing touches on your great ideas inquire about our planning services to help make things go smoothly. Consider adding fresh flowers, chocolates and a bottle of bubbly! Remember, Cupid is open for
business 365 days a year! Make your time spectacular, unforgettable and private by reserving the Inn for your exclusive use! Package - $100 in
Spa services,
Sauna,
Steam bath, chocolates, flowers, juice
bar, limo ride. Additional
Spa time at preferred rates... Inquire about our shining Knight options. A typical family reunion will assemble the survivors of grandparents, great-grandparents and up, for a meal, some recreation and discussion... Staying at a quality Bed and
Breakfast can elevate any travelers' stay from the ordinary. A group of bed and
breakfasts working together is a wonderful way to make your family reunion special for out of town guests. The River Gate Inn is part of the Heritage Bed and
Breakfast Association... Whatever your reasons are for creating some private time, thank you for considering the River Gate Inn Bed and
Breakfast! Weekend getaways, romantic retreats, or asking the most precious of questions¦the setting at the River Gate Inn Bed and
Breakfast will add a touch of class to your escape. More... Sometimes great intentions need a finishing touch or a complete overhaul! Whatever you require special occasions,
dinner reservations or event
tickets - you name it! Why not let our planning and event services partner make all the arrangements for you and easily too! Services provided in partnership with and will always be easier with advanced notification. Limousines arranged here.
River Gate
Wedding Accommodations. When your special day comes... we have the perfect
suite for the Bride Groom, to treat your
wedding party to an unforgettable gift, or show your out of town guests their attendance at your
wedding is important, appreciated and noticed! Let the River Gate Inn Bed
Breakfast makes these statements with you while providing the ease and convenience of having family and friends spend time together. After all, your
wedding day is special to them too! As expected, gourmet
breakfasts are included. Our list of Amenities includes a 20'X40' heated outdoor
pool, an acre of riverside frontage with incredible Elm and Cottonwood trees, stone
patio sitting areas, a
games room including a billiard table, sun
room and a deck or dock to relax on.
Weddings are cherished and personal events. Nothing says this more than staying at the River Gate Inn Bed and
Breakfast, Winnipeg's only Inn style Bed and
Breakfast. Our atmosphere conveys the importance to detail a
wedding entails. Every
wedding is unique and will be remembered by having the
wedding party, out of town guests or the Bride and Groom stay at the Inn. Whenever people get together in an unfamiliar city there's always that nagging feeling that someone is going to get lost or left behind. One of the benefits people find when staying together is comfort in knowing other people are close by to keep things on time and events aren't overlooked. The central location of the River Gate Inn Bed and
Breakfast also helps take advantage of times between pictures,
dinners and ceremonies. We're really never very far from anything. The opportunity to re-connect in a homey, comfortable relaxed atmosphere is cherished by many. Family members or
wedding parties have enjoyed the use of the
pool, deck and yard to create new memories and relive old ones. Remember when¦ is a phrase that seems to come up often with family guests and friends at the Inn. Antique
furniture, a historic home, good food,
games, activities¦and family - it all just fits together nicely! Many times
weddings are like family reunions and time outside of formal events can be a precious part of a
wedding event. Our unique environment is ideally catered for a group of family members. Go for a walk in the historic, upscale and private neighborhood under a canopy of elms. Or take a walk along the river, sneak a peak at the Legislative building or go for a jog to Assiniboine Park. For the shoppers in the family, there is plenty of that nearby as well. Complimentary
coffee,
tea, bottled water, and fruit or snacks are available
24 hours a day. Review the costs for this added value experience by going to
Winnipeg :
Restaurants Bars Guide. A discriminating guide to Winnipeg's best
restaurants, caf©s and
bars. Winnipeg's finest steakhouse! Choose your cut from the A La Carte menu, order a fine Scotch sit back soaking in the atmosphere while your meal is expertly prepared. Trust us, you won't be disappointed! When our guests want to eat in but eat well, need to save a little time, or have a working
dinner planned Dine One One delivers food from some of Winnipeg's Best
Restaurants! A part of Winnipeg's distinguished dining community for close to 25 years,
Restaurant Dubrovnik is famous for its exquisite international
cuisine and sophisticated elegance. Fude is just what it looks like; a twist on the ordinary, a bit of the unexpected, mixed with a
healthy dose of creativity. We dont take ourselves too seriously around here, just the food. we make it all in-house, we make it fresh, and we make it good¦. thats what Fude is. Be prepared to be amazed! The incredible combinations that come out of Fusion
Grill's
kitchen simply need to be experienced! Made with ingredients from local Manitoba suppliers the food is an inspiration to us all. Oh, and don't forget they have one of the best wine lists in the city! Gasthaus Gutenberger The hearty style of authentic German
cuisine is enthusiastically practiced in this rustic, chalet-style atmosphere. There's a new location with the same great food! A classy
restaurant located at Portage and Main. La Vieille Gare, fine French
cuisine and gourmet wine
restaurant, France. Located in the St Boniface French quarter, our fine dinning
restaurant offers a full wine cellar and authentic French dishes. C'est un plaisir savoureux! Mirlycourtois The charming second-floor
room in this nondescript brick and beam building is the new homebase for the stellar cooking of renowned local chef/owner Bernard Mirlycourtois. We know it's not a
restaurant but we had to include our friends at Pembina Fine Wines. Get the latest news on the wine industry and pick up a bottle of wine to share after
dinner at the River Gate Inn. Cheers! The beautiful setting of the Niakwa Country
Club foreshadows the excellent presentation of the meals at one of Canada's finest
Restaurants! Another exceptional choice Winnipeg diners have to choose from. Royal Crown Revolving
Restaurant Banquet Conference Centre. Fine Dining with a Panoramic view of Winnipeg, established in April of 1988. This is Winnipeg's only Revolving
Restaurant, with
Banquet facilites available for large
parties. The fantastic setting of Assiniboine Park is only matched by excellent menu presented at the Tavern in the Park. You will remember this!
Lodging Terms and Definitions. Compiled by: Michelle and Keith Sanheim River Gate Inn Bed and
Breakfast, Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada. Bed and
Breakfast (England, Ireland, Canada, Australia, United States, International) In Canada, this must be a private residence with the owner/host occupying part of the house. Extra sleeping accommodations with
breakfast the next morning are normal arrangements. The rate fluctuates as well as the quality of the location, linens,
breakfast and amenities. Some are simple and others are extravagant with everything in between. Every Bed and
Breakfast is as unique as the owner and one advantage over other forms of accommodation is the ability to interact with other guests, the owner, and exchange information or ask for help. Inn (UK, Australia, North America) in the traditional sense, Inns provided food, alcohol, accommodations as well as stabling and feed for horses. Many Inns in the modern sense have facets of these characteristics in their services. Inn used in North America typically refers to lodging and the range of services provided varies considerably. River Gate Inn is an example of an upscale Bed and
Breakfast while Holiday Inn is a hotel chain. Hotel (North America, South America, Europe, Asia) - A hotel is usually a commercial establishment ranging in price where lodging, meals and other facilities such as
conference rooms are available at an extra cost. The range in hotels is extensive and the costs associated with them vary considerably. Motel (Canada, United States, UK, Australia) Motel comes from a combination of two words, motor and hotel. They are built with a motorist in mind and usually provide short term accommodations close to a highway.
Parking is usually immediately in front of the door to your
room. Also referred to as a Motor Lodge, Motor Hotel or Motor Inn. The price is usually reasonable but this and the quality may vary considerably. Wirsthaus (German) - the translation of Wirsthaus literally means a host's house. Inns or Wirsthauses are common in Germany and reflect the sense of adventure and travel common to many Germans. Ryokan (Japan) traditionally, a Japanese Inn or equivalent to a bed and
breakfast. They date back as far as the Edo Era (1603-1868). Traditionally, beds are futons,
tea making supplies are available and
breakfasts may either be in the traditional Japanese style or Western style. Minishuku (Japan) similar to boarding houses, or the lower-cost and profile version of a ryokan. Services are reduced, the food provided is simple, and the
rooms may be extra
rooms in someone's home. Public House (England, UK) in common terms today,
pubs. In England, many public houses provided food, alcoholic
drink and lodging. A
pub that offers lodging was also referred to as an Inn. Hotel (Australian) similar to a
pub that offers alcoholic beverages as well as lodging. Historically, only hotels were allowed to provide alcohol in Australia. Today, many only serve alcohol and have eliminated lodging as part of their service. Private Hotel (Australian) Hotels in Australia which provide only lodging. See also Hotel (Australian).
Suite (Canada, United States, International) a
suite for lodging purposes is a set of
rooms usually found in a hotel, but not always. Typically a
suite minimally consists of a
bedroom, a sitting
room and a
bathroom. It is not uncommon for them to have a
kitchen and perhaps a
desk as well.
Suites are priced at the high end of the accommodations scale and it should be expected to pay more.
Suites also vary considerably in price, value and service.
Breakfast may be served as
room service for additional charges. Additonal Lodging Terms. Bothy (Scottish) restored older buildings that are for free use. Left unlocked and very much on the honour system, a Bothy is a place for walking or bicycling travelers to rest. There is an etiquette to using a Bothy so research is recommended. Alpine Hut (Swiss) found in the mountains they provide food, shelter and sleeping arrangements for mountaineers or climbers. There is a cost associated with them although some are unmanned out of season. Climbing Hut (UK and Ireland) accommodations best compared to an Alpine Hut. Though generally unmanned, the accommodations are generally better than a Bothy. Wilderness Hut (Finland, Norway, Sweden and Russia) located in wilderness areas and frequently along backpacking routes, Wilderness huts are free and for temporary accommodation. The size and number accommodated can vary greatly. Reservations are not typical and they are open for anyone. Autiotupa (Finland) a wilderness hut throughout Finland. There are official and unofficial huts, they are free and vary in size. The historic use was for base camps and meant strictly for the use of relevant 'societies'. A rule that is unique is the last traveler has the most right to accommodation. The person who was there the longest should make
room for the new, tired traveler. Leave the hut as you found it and improvements such matches etc. are welcome. Capsule Hotel (Japanese) unique to Japan, a capsule hotel provides a bed,
TV, and
pillow in a PVC '
room' stacked and attached in a row to the
rooms around it. It is designed as a low cost, short term accommodation. The odd
businessman who has missed the last train home for the night may choose to stay in a capsule hotel. As you can imagine, privacy may be a bit of an issue. Hostel (International) a low cost, supervised accommodation option favoured by backpackers. The standards vary considerably and the cost fluctuates as well but generally the accommodations are sparse. Beds may be bunk beds or in dormitories. Sometimes referred to a Youth Hostels. The first hostel formed was in 1912 in Altena, Germany. Curfews may apply. Caves (International) typically free although you may be asked to share with wildlife, Caves provide a low cost alternative accommodation. Weather may be an issue. Cottage (Eastern Canada). See Below. Camp (Northwestern Ontario, Canada). See Below. Chalet (Quebec, Canada). See Below. Cabin (Western Canada) typically, but not always, a summer home near a lake. They can all be rented and will vary in quality, amenities available, accessibility and price if they are for rent. Typical use is on weekends or for holidays. Fishing, boating, swimming and outdoor activities of all types are usually available. Cottage (Finnish) a permanent building traditionally made of logs, close to a lake. Similar to a Canadian Cabin. Pied a Terre (France) normally a small
apartment for use as last minute accommodation. Frequently
business people traveling to a city often may own a Pied a Terre and rent it out during times of infrequent usage. They have a reputation as a place for romantic rendezvous as well. Igloo (Canada) - a temporary shelters built out of snow blocks being stacked and forming a dome. Because an Igloo can be made wherever the appropriate conditions exist, common uses include for a traveler or as a base for a hunting
party. Qunizhee (Canada, Nordic Countries) - a snow house made by hollowing out a pile of snow. After the pile has set for sometime the exterior is a hard shell. Reinforcing the shell by spraying water on the exterior extends the life of the shelter. Turbaza (Russia) a rustic and spartan camp from the days of the Soviet era. Typically lacking indoor plumbing, sporting communal eating places and very basic accommodations they are somewhat like a base camp. They are frequently rented by groups or companies and shed a glimpse into the typical Russian holiday. Fishing and nature activities are usually abound. Dormitories (International) large
rooms providing sleeping quarters for a number of people. Very little privacy should be expected and dormitories are commonly found in Hostels or Universities. Palace usually the residence of a high ranking dignitary. The word has it's roots in Roman and Egyptian civilizations. Normally, you would be a guest and acco...