Locals Know

Get in the know and explore Winnipeg like a local!

A huge congrats goes out to Bill Klysh, winner of our Locals Know contest! He is the lucky winner of a pair of tickets to the Jets home opener on October 9th! Read his submission about things for kids and families to do in Winnipeg here.

  • I am very proud to say I’m from Winnipeg, and this feeling only grows each summer when we host Folklorama!

    Folklorama ...
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  • Whether you spend a little or a lot, Winnipeg has so much to offer!

    When I was a kid, money was tight, but somehow my parents always found affordable things around the city to keep us entertained. One particul...
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  • I love our Winnipeg Jets!

    Even though the Winnipeg Jets were gone from our city for 15 years, they still lived on in our hearts. We all hoped that they would one day r...
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  • A great night in Winnipeg

    I was in my first year of school at the university of manitoba about 3 years ago and a couple of friends and I decided to head down to The Fo...
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  • A Winnipeg Morning!

    I was on my way into the city by transit bus. The trip took about 30 minutes. It was 7:30am. Most people who walk in the bus have that look o...
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  • Winnipeg has amazing fans!

    I live in the country and don't get to Winnipeg often, but when I do go I just appreciate the city more.
    I love the shopping, the...
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  • Lots to see and do in Winnipeg

    I’ve been lucky enough to have traveled the world over the last 25 years. And when I
    return it’s great to be home in Winn...
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  • I love Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park

    Hello there. One of my favourite memories of Winnipeg is taking my kids to Assiniboine Park when they were little to go on the little locomot...
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  • I love Winnipeg Bombers

    One of my favourite memories of Winnipeg happened when I was eight years old. My father and I had come into the city from Killarney to go see...
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  • I LOVE WINNIPEG...period.

    I will always be a Winnipeg girl at heart. I have wonderful childhood memories and adore bringing my daughters back to visit twice a year. I ...
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  • I love the Conservatory in Assiniboine Park

    One of my favourite places in Winnipeg to take our friends and relatives who visit, is the Conservatory in Assiniboine Park.

    The d...
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  • Winnipeg's downtown has something for everyone

    While I moved from Winnipeg to Toronto last year, there is absolutely no question in the mind of my friends and family that when I say I'...
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  • Winnipeg Sunshine - Warm all year round

    One of my fondest, of many fantastic, memories of Winnipeg was shortly after I moved here about six years ago.

    We had just i...
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  • My Winnipeg Story

    I want to share my Winnipeg story. I came to visit Winnipeg in March, it was the first time I had seen a mass amount of snow.,(I am from Los ...
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  • I love Winnipeg's memories

    I grew up in Winnipeg, spent my childhood biking up and down St Anne's road in the summer and being pulled along by my grandfather on a c...
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  • A great day in Winnipeg

    We were having a tough time after the passing of our beloved dog. We decided to head out to Grand Beach to lift our spirits.

    We th...
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  • Winnipeg, my home

    Winnipeg, my home.

    I did not always love Winnipeg. I moved to the city to attend University and lived in the south end for 6 years...
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  • A Trip to The Mint!

    We have made a few trips to Winnipeg to visit family. My mother-in-law always takes us on a tour and the favorite so far was The Royal Canadi...
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  • I Love Winnipeggers

    I love Winnipeg for it's people. We are very friendly and if people need help we are there to help them!! Winnipeg is a unique place to l...
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  • Canada Day In Winnipeg

    My Winnipeg story is about Canada Day in Winnipeg. It is my favourite day in the Peg and I believe that it shows just how amazing this place ...
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  • There is no shortage of places to go as a family in Winnipeg

    There is no shortage of places to go as a family in Winnipeg. The long list of my children's favourite activities or destinations include...
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  • Winnipeg Memories

    My family went through Winnipeg when I was little. We had a great time there visiting the local cuisine etc.. I would love to go back especia...
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  • We love Winnipeg's four distinct seasons

    We love our four distinct seasons. There are very few places in the world where you will get 4 seasons. :)


    Recuenco famil...
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  • I love telling people in Saskatchewan all about Winnipeg!

    While I have lived in Saskatoon since the age of two, Winnipeg has always held a special place in my heart. Growing up, Christmas, Easter and...
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  • I Love Winnipeg's Blue Bombers

    One thing I'll always remember is my first Bluebomber game at Can ad inns stadium 30 years ago. This year I was able to take my 7 year ol...
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  • I Love Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park

    Our family has been to Assiniboine Park more than any other attraction this spring/summer.

    We've gone to the Children's Ga...
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  • I Love Winnipeg's Diversity

    When I moved downtown to be closer to my job, I had no idea the world I'd discover.

    Living in downtown Winnipeg has open...
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  • I Love Winnipeg! Festivals and Arts

    I was born and raised for the most part outside of Winnipeg in a small town just along Lake Manitoba. Going to "The City" was alway...
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  • Winnipeg Welcome Home Hockey Sticks

    1500 "Welcome Home" hockey sticks were handed out in Winnipeg to celebrate the return of their NHL team.


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  • I Love Winnipeg Sushi!

    Whenever my friends and I are in Winnipeg we always make sure to indulge on sushi! Our favorite place in the city is Naru, where we took the ...
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  • Winnipeg - your meeting and convention destination
    Winnipeg - your meeting and convention destination
    Bring your convention to Winnipeg and experience the exciting transformation happening in our city. With new developments opening and under construction—including the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, significant upgrades and investment into Assiniboine Park and Zoo, and the state-of-the-art Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport —you can see the prominent changes in our landscape. The city is electric with positive energy with the return of the NHL's Winnipeg Jets and a new home stadium for the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Investors Group Field. Meet the friendly people who proudly call this city home and will roll out the red carpet to make your Winnipeg visit a memorable one. Winnipeg is described as the "cultural cradle of Canada." Our vibrant city is renowned for its variety of arts, culture, sports, recreation, culinary adventures and entertainment, offering plenty of options for delegates. We are a creative four-season metropolis that celebrates our rich, colourful heritage through historic sites, exhibits, attractions and yearly festivals. From the architecturally distinctive Exchange District to the joie de vivre of Winnipeg's French Quarter to our historical meeting space at The Forks, Winnipeg is a striking blend of old and new, traditional and avant-garde—a cultural oasis without pretension. Winnipeg has an excellent reputation for delivering successful events large and small with a knowledgeable and professional hospitality community ...
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    pt11. Visit Winnipeg! "The Winnipeg Jets, MTS Centre, and Renewal Downtown"
    The Winnipeg Jets have been apart of Winnipeg's renewal and an integral part of the renaissance taking place in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. The MTS Centre located on Portage avenue, is home to professional sports and entertainment in Downtown Winnipeg. Not only Winnipeg's NHL Hockey team, The Jet's fan base spans Manitoba and Canada, including Saskatchewan and Northern Ontario, and those United States that border near the city. Looking for things to do in Winnipeg in Winter? The NHL is back in Winnipeg! Showcasing the Winnipeg Jets first game Home Opener at MTS Centre.
    Views: 788 5.0 stars on 9/12/11 TourismWPG
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    pt10. Visit Winnipeg! "Manito Ahbee and Turtle Island. The Center of North America"
    Manito Ahbee is a celebration of Aboriginal culture, arts, dance and music, bringing together First Nation communities and Tourists alike from around North America, or Turtle Island. The name Manito Ahbee references a sacred site located in Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park, where First Nations traditionally gathered to share teachings and wisdom. Manito Ahbee means " where the Creator sits" and continues to be an important meeting place for Aboriginals to this day. Come experience and celebrate the diversity and dynamic culture found in Winnipeg, Manitoba, a meeting place for people for thousands of years, establishing Winnipeg as a Cultural Tourist Center and destination that can't be missed. For more tourist information on Aboriginal Culture and events and festivals that take place in the city of Winnipeg, visit Tourism Winnipeg: www.tourismwinnipeg.com
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  • A Welcome to Winnipeg Message
    A Welcome to Winnipeg Message

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    pt9. Visit Winnipeg! "Folklorama! A World Celebration!"
    Folklorama is Winnipeg's World Festival celebrating the rich diversity and multicultural heritage that has made Winnipeg a cultural center in Canada, and North America. Held every year over two weeks, Folklorama brings out the very best in food, entertainment, culture, and people from around the world. Looking for things to do in Winnipeg in fall? Come explore the world in a way that lets you experience the very best of what makes Winnipeg such a culturally diverse and vibrant city. Visit the World! Visit Winnipeg! For more information on events and festivals that take place in the city of Winnipeg visit Tourism Winnipeg at www.youtube.com
    Views: 377 3.6666667 stars on 14/10/11 TourismWPG
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    pt8. Visit Winnipeg! "Fringe Festival and Winnipeg's Urban Art Scene"
    Fringe Festival is one of the key summer festivals in Winnipeg Manitoba, showcasing Winnipeg's Historic Heritage buildings in the Exchange District and the vibrant Theatre and Urban Arts scene that has made Winnipeg famous. With indoor and outdoor theater showcasing talent from across Canada and the World, with main stage events that bring out Winnipeger's and tourists every July, there's something for everyone at the Fringe. Looking for things to do in Winnipeg? The Winnipeg Fringe Festival in Downtown Winnipeg is a must experience event for theater and art lovers everywhere. See you in July! For information on events and festivals that take place in Winnipeg, visit Tourism Winnipeg www.tourismwinnipeg.com Showcasing the Exchange District, Manitoba Theatre Centre, MTC Warehouse and the historic Pantages Playhouse.
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  • International Polar Bear Conservation Centre at Assiniboine Park Zoo
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