New tour firm seeks to display ‘hidden gem’
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 […]
Desiree Rantala, a 34-year-old Manitoban, has launched a tour company called Toba Tripper with the goal of showcasing the province's hidden gems. Rantala grew up in northern First Nations communities and has a background in marketing, having worked for the Manitoba Museum and other tourism-related organizations. Toba Tripper offers a range of curated experiences, including day trips, private tours, and custom itineraries.
The company's first tours consist of day excursions, such as a two-hour visit to Centre of Canada Park and a three-hour nature photography tour in Winnipeg. Another tour, called "Icelanders in the Interlake," takes participants on a historic journey through Gimli and the Interlake region. Toba Tripper follows three core values: connection, inclusion, and stewardship. Rantala hopes that guests will appreciate the beauty of Manitoba more after taking her tours.
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