Winnipeg

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Tourism Winnipeg/Dan Harper
Photo provided by Tourism Winnipeg/Assiniboine Park Conservancy
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Photo provided by Tourism Winnipeg/Dan Harper
Photo provided by Tourism Winnipeg

Holiday in this four-season North American capital, gateway to a land of polar bears, spas and festivals.

Winnipeg, Manitoba’s capital, is known for its sophisticated city life and exciting natural surroundings. Build your Winnipeg visit around one of its many festivals and enjoy meeting the wildlife of the prairie region.

Bring the family to Journey to Churchill, where polar bears swim overhead in a fascinating Assiniboine Park and Zoo Arctic exhibit. Observe snowy owls, muskox, and wolves of the Hudson Bay wilderness area and learn about conservation, climate change and biodiversity.

Walk along the Red River, which winds through the city past public art and popular sights. Visit the Forks National Historic Site to understand the region’s 6,000 years of human history. Run, bike, skate or cross-country ski along the Red River Mutual Trail or take a boat tour of the city. Stop at The Forks Market for food, drinks and shopping.

Nearby, admire the astounding architecture of Antoine Predock’s design of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Take a tour to learn about human rights stories from around the world and climb to the Tower of Hope at the top of the structure for great city views.

Many of Winnipeg’s seasonal festivals focus on music. Enjoy summer events at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, Winnipeg International Jazz Festival and the 2-week multicultural Folklorama. Escape to the Winnipeg Folk Festival, 4 days of music just outside the city.

In winter, see giant ice sculptures during the Great Ice Show and celebrate the past of French Canadian fur traders in the grand Festival du Voyageur, which lasts for 10 days in February. Winter is a great time to pamper yourself in the town’s spas, some featuring treatments inspired by indigenous traditions.

Explore the Manitoba Legislative Building and take a tour that explains its mysterious hieroglyphics, freemason symbols and codes. Find more history and mystery in the Hudson’s Bay Company Museum Collection of Manitoba Museum, with more than 10,000 artifacts spanning 300 years of Canada’s past.

Fly to Winnipeg’s international airport or drive across the border from the U.S., just 90 minutes away.

Where to stay in Winnipeg

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Downtown Winnipeg

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Downtown Winnipeg is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, fascinating museums and great live music. You might also want to check out attractions like Royal Winnipeg Ballet or Canada Life Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Downtown Winnipeg
Winnipeg featuring a city

Fort Garry

4/5(1 area review)

Fort Garry is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Princess Auto Stadium or Saint Norbert Provincial Heritage Park.

Fort Garry
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St. Vital

You'll enjoy the riverfront and shopping in St. Vital. You might want to make time for a stop at St. Vital Centre or St. Vital Park.

St. Vital
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Transcona

Live music, restaurants and casinos are just a few things travellers enjoy about Transcona. Check out Buhler Recreation Park or Club Regent Casino while you're exploring the area.

Transcona
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St. James

While visiting St. James, you might make a stop by sights like Kid City and Bristol Aerospace Limited.

St. James
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Osborne Village

While visiting Osborne Village, you might make a stop by sights like Corydon Avenue and Forks National Historic Site.

Osborne Village
Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre Winnipeg

Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre Winnipeg

3 out of 5
1808 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Winnipeg. Enjoy free WiFi, free water park access, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,149 reviews)
"Lots of parking space"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre Winnipeg
The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre, Ascend Hotel Collection

The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre, Ascend Hotel Collection

4 out of 5
222 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB
The price is €133 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€133
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Winnipeg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"We had a great stay at this property. Was in an excellent area for walking"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre, Ascend Hotel Collection
Lakeview Signature, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Lakeview Signature, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
1999 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB
The price is €123 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
€123
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Winnipeg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,223 reviews)
"Nice, clean room."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Lakeview Signature, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cheerful Tuxedo House with Hot Tub

Cheerful Tuxedo House with Hot Tub

Winnipeg
Stay at this vacation home in Winnipeg. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Polo Park and Canada Life ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"Fantastic place. Plenty of room, comfortable beds and great neighborhood. Hot tub was a perfect way to end the day. I’d definitely stay here again next time"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Cheerful Tuxedo House with Hot Tub
2500 sq ft 5 beds 3.5 bath New Home (2021)

2500 sq ft 5 beds 3.5 bath New Home (2021)

Winnipeg
Stay at this vacation home in Winnipeg. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Cineplex Odeon McGillivray ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Girls Getaway
"We were a group of 10 - fifty women in Winnipeg for a two night stay. There was ample room for all of us to sleep comfortably. The bonus was three full bathrooms and a half bathroom which made getting ready easy. We were within 2 km ride to a grocery store which was also convenient.Property is located ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

2500 sq ft 5 beds 3.5 bath New Home (2021)
2 Bed rooms|Private entrance|Free Parking|Self-Check-in into our Upscale Haven.

2 Bed rooms|Private entrance|Free Parking|Self-Check-in into our Upscale Haven.

Winnipeg
Stay at this apartment in Winnipeg. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Canada Life Centre and Club Regent ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Good stay
"Good overall"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

2 Bed rooms|Private entrance|Free Parking|Self-Check-in into our Upscale Haven.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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