For our guests who would like to see as much as possible during their visit to Manitoba, we recommend staying an extra day or two in Winnipeg.
For thousands of years, the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers has been a meeting place central to the fur trade, the railway, and the grain exchange. Today, Manitoba’s capital city is the largest city on the Canadian Prairies and now known for its aerospace, technology and creative industries, among others.
Must-See Winnipeg Highlights
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
This architecturally stunning museum will take you on a journey from darkness to light. Follow the glowing alabaster ramps through the seven levels of the museum and its ten core galleries as interactive exhibits tell stories of human sacrifice and triumph.
Assiniboine Park Conservancy
This park is the largest in the city, covering over 1,000 acres along the Assiniboine River. Visit the Zoo to see nearly 150 different species of animals. Experience Manitoba’s North without leaving the city at the Journey to Churchill exhibit in the Zoo. This exhibit offers a sneak peek of what you would expect to see in Churchill (including polar bears)!
In other parts of the park, bike or walk the trails through the Assiniboine Forest or stroll through the gardens of the English Garden, the Winnipeg Adventures Leo Mol Sculpture Garden or the 30 acres of blooms and greenspace that make up the outdoor diversity gardens at The Leaf, Assiniboine Park’s newest addition. Then, venture inside to see The Leaf’s stunning indoor conservatory, bask in a tropical biome and see Canada’s tallest indoor waterfall at six stories high.
Qaumajuq-Winnipeg Art Gallery
Qaumajuq is a stunning addition to the Winnipeg Art Gallery in the city’s downtown area. Its architecture was inspired by Canada’s northern landscape and the centre holds the world’s largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art at over 14,000 pieces, each piece representing the story of Canada’s North.
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
Experience one of the most significant global collections of bush planes at the new location of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. It’s also home to a large collection of aircraft ranging from bush flying, military, passenger, experimental aircraft and thousands of aviation artifacts. This world-class aviation museum in Winnipeg also features a boutique gift shop, observation lounge and so much more.
Royal Canadian Mint
Located 20 minutes from downtown Winnipeg, The Mint is a unique attraction with a major international impact, manufacturing coins for more than 75 countries around the globe. The best way to learn about the facility is on a 45-minute tour offered regularly throughout the summer.
Manitoba Museum
Immerse yourself in Manitoba’s history, nature and science, and discover the stories of Indigenous peoples and newcomers to Manitoba. In recent years, the Manitoba Museum has updated a few of its core nine galleries. The updated Prairies Gallery features Indigenous stories with artifacts like a beautiful plains tipi and a Red River cabin and cart. The renovated Nonsuch Gallery still showcases the life-size replica of the fur trade vessel that launched the Hudson’s Bay Company. In the new Winnipeg Gallery, learn about notable citizens and capital city pop culture.
The Forks
Renovated railway warehouses and stables now house a marketplace complete with a bar, restaurants and shops. This national historic site is one of Winnipeg’s most popular attractions! The Forks is a must for a wide array of dining experiences and shopping, a constantly changing slate of entertainment and events, and many unique attractions that encompass the site’s
natural, historic and human-made features.
Hermetic Code Tour
Unlock the mysteries and hidden symbolism of the Manitoba Legislative
Building. This beaux-arts style home of Manitoba’s government features
the symbolic Golden Boy perched atop its dome.
