The Columns

My sister and I recently stayed in the Henry Moore room here. This was our first trip to Winnipeg and staying here definitely made our trip special! The house was just beautiful and decorated warmly for Christmas. The room and private bath was spacious, had a very comfortable bed, and included a small fridge, microwave, TV & DVDs, wireless internet, and an outdoor patio. The food was INCREDIBLE. Our first evening there, we enjoyed a wonderful homemade pastry and some sherry by the warm fireplace. I wish I could have those pastries again. The breakfasts were just grand. The help yourself area includes things like coffee & orange juice, delicious hot porridge & cereals, assorted breads & spreads, yogurt & fresh fruit, and other appetizer type foods such as smoked salmon, mushrooms filled with cream cheese and wrapped in sausage, spanakopita, grilled vegetables, and antipasto. THEN you get the hot entrée. Our first day, we had the most amazing egg and cheese quiche I’ve ever had in my life. It was topped with some ridiculously good sauce. The second day, we had Mexican omelets that were light and fluffy and served with a garden of fresh cilantro, tomatoes, and lettuce on top. The real beauty of staying here is getting to know April, the owner, and listen to her knowledge of Winnipeg and advice on what to enjoy in the area. She is truly a gem. We really appreciated that she would come sit with us and chat whenever we came downstairs; we learned so many interesting things from her. And, she is an incredible cook; she should have a cookbook. We will definitely only stay here for all of our future trips to Winnipeg!