Ever wanted to show people you know outside of Manitoba everything that Winnipeg has? With this contest, you just might be able too!

Travel Manitoba wants to showcase Winnipeg, so they have created a contest for your non-Manitoban friends and family.

"[Travel Manitoba's] mandate is to encourage visitors to come to the province," said Linda Whitfield, Vice-President of Marketing and Communications.

The winner will receive two round trip tickets from anywhere in North America that Air Canada flies to Winnipeg.

The contest is specifically marketed towards an American audience, but anyone in North America (excluding Manitoba) can enter.

"There is lots to enjoy in Winnipeg," said Whitfield. "There is a lot of Winnipeg has to offer that American markets don't."

Whitfield said our festivals, our cultural events, our performing arts and our cuisine are some of the things you can't get anywhere else.

She also mentions that Travel Manitoba is hoping to expand tourism in Winnipeg outside the summer season, which is part of the reason the contest is happening so late in the year.

"Winnipeg as a winter city has been growing," Whitfield said. "Winter isn't cold, winter is cool, and we really want to get that message across."

Whitfield encourages Manitobans to send their friends and family outside the province the link to enter, which is on the Travel Manitoba website. The contest closes Monday, October 16 at midnight.