Grey Cup making a stop in city

Posted: 1:15 PM CDT Monday, Oct. 1, 2012

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.

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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.

JONATHAN HAYWARD/ The Canadian Press archives
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 CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon holds the Grey Cup outside the engine for the Grey Cup 100 Train in Vancouver, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012.

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