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Why Winnipeg is a great choice for US college students this spring break University Students in North Dakota or Minnesota will relish a trip north, we swear!  

Hello students of UND, NDSU, U of Minnesota, St. Cloud State and all those little colleges in between.  

Do something unexpected this spring break and head to Winnipeg, Canada. Manitoba to be exact, right above you. Listen, we’re practically giving it away here given our dollar.   

Plus, Winnipeg is friendly and artsy, and you can drink in our bars, clubs and breweries if you are 18. 

And we swear, it’s a nice little road trip north of North Dakota’s two major campuses.  

Here’s why you should come. 

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So affordable!  Especially for a hotel that slays 

At the time of writing, the USD is currently worth $1.42 Canadian dollars!  

You don’t have to be an ECON student to see that you’re saving more than 40% on your purchases, your stay, and your partying, compared to your home state.  

Stay with one of our spring break partners like the  Norwood Hotel in the always inviting Saint-Boniface neighbourhood, Victoria Inn at the bustling airport area with its malls and breweries, and downtown’s castle –– The Fort Garry Hotel. 

You’ll also find more savings on your stay using our  Packages and Deals site.  

Select Start – This brand-new Japanese-influenced arcade bar and cocktail lounge features tasty dishes and old school arcade games. 

Hargrave Street Market – is where it’s at before or after any event at Canada Life Centre (downtown’s central arena), boasting many food kiosks from the city’s top chefs, along with Rose Bar for cocktails and the Lake of the Woods Brew Co.’s lake-themed tap room.  

Breweries - Winnipeg is home to more than 20 breweries and several distilleries. In the Exhange District, Little Brown Jug and Nonsuch Brewing and its neighbour Patent 5 Distillery all offer chic settings that are popular with locals. Sookram’s Brewing and Low Life Barrel House are within a block of each other just 5 min from downtown, while Devil May Care is located right in-between the arena and The Forks. In St. Boniface, while Kilter Brewing has a beachy, spacious tap room that is always inviting.   

Where our college kids hang – Must be the Place is just that, if you’re looking for a chill spot to meet locals, as is The Handsome Daughter which has events on almost every night. All over Osborne Village and the Corydon strip you’ll encounter quality bars and restaurants, particularly The Roost on Corydon which is frequently on the Canada’s 50 best bars list.  

Live Music – You can think of Winnipeg as a mini Nashville, in that there is always a band to see no matter what night it is. A few of downtown’s top stages include Times Change(d), the West End Cultural Centre, and Pyramid Cabaret. Discover upcoming performances    

Nightclubs - You’ll find all the best dance floors using our Nightlife site, from the Palamino to Cowboys Roadhouse, Diablo and Moonlight Lounge.   

Comedy - Yuk Yuk’s, conveniently located in the Club Room of The Fort Garry Hotel, features two of the country’s top performers, Chris Quigley (March 7-8) and Michael Moses (March 14 – 15) this spring.  

Interactive gaming centres – Rec Room combines the sports bar with countless interactive games, and the original Activate Games flaunts an experience that’s recently taken the globe by storm, with its immersive 8-bit-influenced world where you can conquer games with a team.  

Sports Bars / Pubs - Locally owned pubs also include The King’s Head –– a proper pub in the Exchange District, Underdogs – a large sports bar in St. James, and Tavern United – with multiple locations. Bar Italia on Corydon is always popular with the locals, as it the Yellow Dog Tavern. 

Attractions with clout 

Royal Canadian Mint - If you feel like seeing how far your money goes, book a tour and head to the Mint where coins are made for countries around the globe.   

The Forks Market - provides a world of flavours and a large bustling bar that’s a mainstay for meeting locals. It also houses many shops that specialize in uniquely Winnipeg items, from clothes to books and moccasins.   

Winnipeg Attractions Pass - The Mint is also part of the The Winnipeg Attractions Pass which also gets you admissions to the Manitoba Museum, Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and FortWhyte Alive – all at an additional savings of up to 35 per cent!  

Thermëa – Looking to pamper yourself? Head to Thermëa, the city’s open air Scandanavian spa where you can spend the day circling through the saunas, steam rooms, thermal pools and relaxation areas. 

Shopping

Exchange District & Osborne Village – For unique locally owned shops check out The Exchange District downtown, where each shop is located within a handsome heritage building, or Osborne Village where you can go door-to-door for finds like fashions, records, and jewellery.   

Outlet Collection Winnipeg – This large indoor shopping centre is home to 100 fashion brands, along with plenty of food options within and in the surrounding strip malls.  

CF Polo Park – Central Canada’s largest mall has all the brands you’re looking for, from Zara to H&M, Apple and Aritzia.  

Plus, just think of those 40 per cent savings with your USD!