Team Winnipeg

Discover the city's treasures

Winnipeg is a city with a story to tell at just about every street corner. Discover ancient Masonic mysteries with a Hermetic Code Tour at the Manitoba Legislative Building or get spooked on a bus tour of Winnipeg's most haunted spots. One of the best ways to explore and discover the city is through the many historical guided walking tours, river boat excursions and interpretive tours. Opportunites abound to experience the great outdoors and wonders of nature in Winnipeg throughout the year. Stroll along gorgeous river promenades or go on a bison safari adventure at FortWhyte Alive. This city is home to several breathtaking parks and urban forests, such as Assiniboine Park and Zoo, Kildonan Park and The Forks National Historic Site.

The Forks is found at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers. This nice-acre (3.6 hectare) park is a national treasure owned and operated by Parks Canada. Lush open spaces, a tree-lined river walkway, informative interpretive displays and inspiring sculptures, stone pictographs and ceremonial bronze gambling sticks showcase the site's rich history that spans over 6,000 years. In winter, The Forks is home to Arctic Glacier Winter Park, where winter sport enthusiasts head to the snowboard park, toboggan run and skating trails. In warmer months, The Forks Market plaza features fountains, canopies, several open performance spaces and incomparable patios. Throughout the year, The Forks' array of shops offer locally made products and merchandise sure to please the avid shopper.

Indulge in some retail therapy

For those who were born to shop, Winnipeg offers exciting excursions for retail therapy. Shop 'til you drop in large shopping malls, big box power centres featuring national retailers and discount outlets, like Nygard International, found throughout the city. For one-of-a-kind finds, head to exclusive boutiques and specialty shops lining the streets of Winnipeg's unique neighbourhoods, including upscale Academy Road, the artsy Exchange District and hip and funky Osborne Village. Pick up a foodie souvenier at independent speciality food stores, scoop up coveted brand name designer clothing from chic shops or take home a piece of Manitoba art from one of the city's many galleries.

Savour global and regional flavours

Winnipeg is a paradise for foodies, where award-winning chefs, contemporary restaurants, mom-and-pop diners and ethnic eateries offer tantalizing creations. With more than 1,100 eateries serving up everything from regional eats to traditional dishes from all corners of the earth to decedent desserts, Winnipeg is a great place to go on a memorable culinary adventure. Savour regional cuisine where ingredients like golden cavier, pickerel, bison and wild rice take centre stage; pull up to a sleek sushi bar for authentic Japanese cuisine; or tuck into a juicy chili burger with a heaping plate of fries in a cozy diner- the options are seemingly endless.

Relax at sensational spas

Winnipeg's premium spas offer ultimate pampering experiences with a range of treatments from deluxe pedicures to body cocoons to luxurious massages. Experience a modern twist on the ancient Turkish bathing ritual with a hamam at Ten Spa, located at The Fort Garry. Inn at the Forks' Riverstone Spa offers signature indigenous hot stone massages to soothe and unwind. Enjoy a soak in the calming mineral pools at Urban Oasis Mineral Spa at the Clarion Hotel with any treatment. Opening in fall 2012, the new $6 million Nordik Spa-Nature at Crescent Drive Golf Course offers a unique relaxation experience inspired by techniques found in Nordic countries.

Participate in sports and fitness activities

Fitness buffs, golfers and sports fanatics head to Winnipeg for fun-filled sports experiences. If golf is your game, work on your swing at 27 golf courses in the city and another 11 within a one-hour drive, offering affordable green fares. travellers looking to stay on-track with their fitness program can head to state-of-the-art yoga studios, fitness facilities and recreation centres. Armchair athletes and soprts fans get swept up in the roar of the crowds cheering on Winnipeg's professional baseball, football and hockey teams.

Experience diverse performing arts

Renowned internationally as a hotbed of culture, Winnipeg's arts and culture scene has something for everyone. Watch drama unfold at the Royal Mantioba Theatre Centre, sing along to popular Broadway musicals performed at Rainbow Stage, or take in a dazzling performance by Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet.

Explore Winnipeg's thrilling history and visual arts at museums and  galleries

Winnipeg's impressive galleries offer a great variety of historical art, artistic beauty and modern intrepretations, From aboriginal artifacts to graffiti art to contemporary installations, the galleries of Winnipeg feature works that will thrill art lovers.

Our city's museums provide a rich reflection of Winnipeg's past, along with the history of Manitoba, the Prairies and Canada. From nine interpretive galleries at the Manitoba Museum to a Ukrainian cultural centre to the home of the Riel family, the following list of museums offers a historical and educational look into the past.

Join in the city's fabulous festivals

Winnipeg is a city that loves to celebrate and there are opportunties year round to get swept up in the excitement as some of Canada's biggest and best events were created in Winnipeg. Whether admiring world-class snow sculptures at Festival du Voyageur, savouring multicultural eats at Folklorama or kicking back outdoors to live folk music at the Winnipeg Folk Festival in summer, there are plenty of ways to celebrate and discover something new. Winnipeg's dynamic festivals highlight live music, theatre, multicultural eats, visual arts and more.

Enjoy top-notch live music

Renowned for its indie music scene, Winnipeg is home to several live performance venues and pubs- including the Park Theatre Café, Pyramid Cabaret, and the King's Head Pub- where local musicians and singers regularly perform. The city is home to world-class symphonic music, opera, pop, blues, jazz and multicultural experiences that are sure to delight.

The city is also home to MTS Centre- one of the top 50 busiest venues in the world, catering to big name acts and professional sports from the Winnipeg Jets to Cirque du Soleil to Prince. From the elegant Centennial Concert Hall to the recently renovated West End Cultural Centre to character neighbourhood coffee shops, Winnipeg's unique entertainment venues welcome acclaimed performers from at home, Canada and across the globe.

Get in the game

Winnipeg's two casinos offer fantastic options for entertainment from modern games to live performances to fine dining. Explore a tropical paradise at Club Regent that includes vibrant flowers, swaying palm trees, a stunning walk-through aquarium and Manitoba's second-highest indoor waterfall. Stroll down the street in a historic railway village at McPhillips Street Casino and enjoy the old-world elegance in the Royal Alexandria, a splendid turn-of-the-century casino.

From May to September, live horse racing draws crowds to Asssiniboia Downs. Enjoy simulcast racing and gaming year round and great views of the track in The Terrace Dining Room's tiered space.