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Ruth Bonneville / Free Press Standup - Warm Welcome Photo of 4-year-old Henry Sheppard as he opens his arms wide to give Bison Billy from the University of Manitoba and Polo Bear Winston from Assiniboine Park a hug during the mascot madness event Friday. A team of local mascots inhabit the airport in celebration of National Tourism Week (April 7-11) at the Arrivals level, Winnipeg Richardson International Airport Friday. More Info Eleven of Manitoba’s tourism mascots come together for a furry photo op as they welcome arriving visitors to Winnipeg. This year’s line-up includes Charlie Horse from Assiniboia Downs, Winston from Assiniboine Park, Parka from Parks Canada, Manny Tuba from Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Folklorama Llama, Léo from Festival du Voyageur, Hobbs from the Western Canada Aviation Museum, Filbert from Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Billy from the University of Manitoba Bison, Wesley Coyote from the University of Winnipeg Wesmen and Toba from Travel Manitoba. April 11th 2025