Grand Rapids, Mich. wants to learn from Winnipeg.

Officials from Downtown Grand Rapids will skate the river trail Friday afternoon to learn more about how our city makes the most of winter.

After checking out the warming huts they'll head to Festival du Voyageur and meet with the Downtown BIZ.

"From outdoor beer festivals to live music, Grand Rapids has been capitalizing on its cold winters, creating unique destinations for people to experience the outdoors," says Stefano Grande, executive director of the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ. "We're excited to showcase the activities taking place in the heart of our city during the winter and eager to learn more about what Downtown Grand Rapids is doing to attract local and national tourists."

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan.