Magical Musical History Tour
June 28-September 29, 2012
Roll up for the Magical Musical History Tour! Join local music historian and author John Einarson as he guides you through the streets of Winnipeg on a very unique one-of-a-kind tour of the city’s illustrious rock ‘n’ roll history. See the house where Neil Young lived and began his song writing career, where he made his first recordings and played his first live performances; see the house where Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman of The Guess Who wrote These Eyes, No Time and others as well as where Burton Cummings compose Share The Land, Rain Dance and more; see the school where Neil Young sat on the steps “and dreamed of being a star”; where Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO) was first conceived; the house Terry ‘Seasons in the Sun’ Jacks grew up in; the spot where Neil Young met Joni Mitchell; plus much, much more. The tour features a video of vintage photos and music as well as John’s colourful stories and points of interest. In the 1960s Winnipeg was the rock ‘n’ roll capital of Canada. See and hear why on this exciting tour.
Tour Schedule
Tours run Thursday mornings from June 28 - August 30, 2012
Tours run Saturday mornings from September 8 - September 29, 2012
Tour Time
Tours start at 9:00am and run until 12:00pm (noon)
Meeting Place for the tour
Travel Manitoba Explore Centre at the Forks Market; adjacent to the Johnston Terminal
Cost
$39.00 + taxes and fees for a total of $42.45 / adult
Seats must be booked in advance and are non-refundable and cannot be changed once booked; we cannot hold seats without payment
For more information, call Heartland Travel at (204) 989-9630 or 1-866-890-3377
