Winnipeg Travel Guide

Tourist 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 artefacts 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

3.5/5(2 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 which includes 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.

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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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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 Riel House.

St. Vital
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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
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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
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! (2,367 reviews)
"Super clean hot tub. Prompt airport shuttle. Great place, conveniently close to the airport."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre Winnipeg
Sandman Hotel & Suites Winnipeg Airport

Sandman Hotel & Suites Winnipeg Airport

3 out of 5
1750 Sargent Ave, Winnipeg, MB
The price is AU$194 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$194
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Winnipeg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,359 reviews)
"friendly staff"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Sandman Hotel & Suites Winnipeg Airport
Humphry Inn & Suites

Humphry Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
260 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Winnipeg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,414 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Humphry Inn & Suites
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.
Cozy 2-Bedroom Loft in DT! Walking distance to the Forks and Canada Life Centre

Cozy 2-Bedroom Loft in DT! Walking distance to the Forks and Canada Life Centre

Winnipeg
Stay at this condo in Winnipeg. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Canada Life Centre and Polo Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"What a fantastic weekend spent. The rental property was well furnished, comfortable and super clean. The host was extremely accommodating, polite and responsive. We felt well looked after. The family and our dog had a terrific weekend and took in all the great activities downtown Winnipeg has to ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Cozy 2-Bedroom Loft in DT! Walking distance to the Forks and Canada Life Centre
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! (8 reviews)
"Small living area with 2 bigger bedrooms but clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

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

Morning glory cottage

Winnipeg
Stay at this vacation home in Winnipeg. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Canada Life Centre and Kildonan ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (36 reviews)
A place to hang out
"I needed a room for a couple of weeks until my rv was ready. It's a very laid back place that kind of has a hostel feel to it. And the dogs are so loveable!"

Reviewed on 11 June 2025

Morning glory cottage
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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4/5 - Good

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Winnipeg was ok. The locals were friendly, there just wasn’t much to do in the winter season as I thought there would be

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An easy city to walk around. Felt safe. Loved Exchange district.