New Tour Firm Seeks to Display ‘Hidden Gem’
Updated: Oct 1
Winnipeg-based Toba Tripper launches venture with three guided southern Manitoba experiences
By: Aaron Epp - Reporter, Winnipeg Free Press Posted: 7:36 PM CDT Monday, Sep. 28, 2026
Desiree Rantala has serious Manitoba bona fides. The 34-year-old grew up in two northern First Nations communities and has lived in Gimli and Dauphin. She’s worked in marketing roles at the Manitoba Museum, Downtown Winnipeg Business Improvement Zone and Travel Manitoba, and she’s travelled to New York and Vancouver to promote the province.
"We’re a hidden gem that has so much to offer,” the Winnipeg resident said. “We have so much to see and I really hope that people leave my tours appreciating the beauty of Manitoba a little bit more.”
Toba Tripper plans, co-ordinates and delivers curated experiences throughout the province. Offerings include day trips, private and custom tours, VIP hosting and logistics services for local, national and international guests.
The company’s first tours consist of day excursions, and Rantala plans to incorporate overnight trips in the coming weeks, followed by winter experiences and tours. People can currently book a spot on one of three tours.
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