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Grey Cup making a stop in city
CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon holds the Grey Cup outside the engine for the Grey Cup 100 Train in Vancouver, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012. (JONATHAN HAYWARD/ THE CANADIAN PRESS ARCHIVES)
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers football fans who are hungry to see the Canadian Football League's championship trophy will be able feast their eyes on the historic Grey Cup this week in Minnedosa, Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg.
The Grey Cup, in celebration of the 100th Grey Cup anniversary, is travelling across the country and making stops throughout each province. It will be in Manitoba this Wednesday through Saturday as part of the Manitoba Train Tour.
"The Grey Cup really belongs to every Canadian, so our goal for this special year of the 100th Grey Cup game is to bring it to as many cities, towns and Canadians as we can," Mark Cohon, Commissioner of the Canadian Football League, said in media release.
Below is a schedule of where the Grey Cup will be and how you can see it.
Manitoba Train Tour Schedule
Minnedosa Fan Celebration
Wednesday, October 3rd
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Main Street North & 2nd Avenue NE
Fans can view and tour the 100 Grey Cup Tour Train.
Free Admission
Grey Cup at Rona
Wednesday, October 3rd
5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Portage la Prairie
2450 Saskatchewan Ave.
Blue Bombers Jason Vega & Bryant Turner on hand to meet fans and sign autographs.
Free Admission
Portage la Prairie Fan Celebration
Thursday, October 4th
11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
South Side of Centennial Arena
Fans can view and tour the 100th Grey Cup Train with CFL Partner Activations.
Free Admission
Winnipeg Partnership/Media Day
Friday, October 5th
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Union Station at The Forks
By invite only please
Royal Canadian Mint Visit
Friday, October 5th
3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
520 Lagimodiere Blvd
Blue Bombers Henoc Muamba & Kito Poblah on hand to meet fans and sign autographs.
Grey Cup at Rona
Friday, October 5th
7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Winnipeg South Rona
1636 Kenaston Blvd
Blue Bombers Chad Simpson & Will Ford on hand to meet fans and sign autographs along with Buzz & Boomer.
Free Admission
Blue Bomber Alumni Grey Cup 100 Bash
Friday, October 5th
8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Stereo Nightclub
Canad Inns Windsor Park
1034 Elizabeth Road
Legal Age 18+/$20 Tickets at the Door or pre-sold at the Bomber Store
Blue Bomber Alumni, a special appearance by the Grey Cup, Buzz & Boomer, Blue Bomber Cheer Team, and Blue Bomber Grey Cup Jersey Choice Auction – Social Food.
Winnipeg Fan Celebration Day
Saturday, October 6th
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Union Station at the Forks
Fans can view and tour the 100th Grey Cup Train for Free
Interaction Displays, Partner Activations, BBQ with proceeds to Keeping Abreast Foundation, Grey Cup & Pink Merchandise for Sale –Blue Bomber Alumni & Current Players, Mascots, Blue Bomber Cheer Team and much more.
Free Parking behind Union Station via The Forks
Free Admission
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