The name Winnipeg is a transcription of the western Cree word wi-nipe-k meaning "muddy waters"; the general area was populated for thousands of years by First Nations. The confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, nowadays known as The Forks, was a crossroads of canoe routes travelled by Indigenous peoples prior to European contact. Winnipeg started out at this spot in 1738 as Fort Rouge, a French outpost for the fur trade. After the Seven Years' War, under the Hudson's Bay Company it became Fort Gibraltar and later Fort Garry. Many trails converged on the fort and later became streets, which is evident when you see the city's somewhat haphazard road layout.

In 1869–70, Winnipeg was the site of the Red River Rebellion, a conflict between the local provisional government of Métis, led by Louis Riel, and newcomers from Eastern Canada. This rebellion led to Manitoba's entry into the Canadian Confederation as Canada's fifth province in 1870. On 8 November 1873, Winnipeg was incorporated as a city.

After the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway across Canada, Winnipeg became a major transportation hub and "Gateway to the West". The city experienced a boom during the early 20th century and for a while was Western Canada's major economic centre. Fortunately for the visitor, the economy slowed around the middle of the century, leaving intact a remarkable collection of period architecture, primarily in the city's downtown Exchange District.

Winnipeg is generally a very tolerant city and was the first large city in North America to elect an openly gay mayor. Winnipeg has several LGBT bars and a Pride festival every summer.

Winnipeg is a multicultural city. As of the 2021 census, visible minorities make up 34% of Winnipeg's population and Indigenous people 12%. Despite being only Canada's seventh-largest city, it has the largest populations of both First Nations and Métis (people of mixed European and First Nations ancestry, who form a distinct community within Canada) of any city in the country. Much of Winnipeg's population is of European descent, notably from Germany, Ukraine, France, Scandinavia and Poland. More than a hundred languages are spoken in Winnipeg. In fact, Winnipeg is home to Canada's largest French-speaking population west of Ontario and the Filipino language Tagalog is the second most prevalent mother tongue in Winnipeg. Nevertheless, 99% of the population speaks English fluently. The city celebrates its diversity with the Folklorama festival, the longest running multicultural event of its kind.

Winter must haves Winnipeg is cold in the winter and if you plan on spending any time outside between November and April you should consider packing: Toque/knit hat (make sure it covers the ears) or earmuffs Gloves or mittens (or garbage mitts) Scarf (optional, but recommended) Long sleeve shirts Sweaters Winter jacket Long underwear (optional) Ski pants (snow pants) Boots (depending on what you will be doing) If you are driving in Winnipeg during the winter, be sure your car is outfitted with a block heater and plug it in if leaving it overnight. Alternatively, ensure your CAA/AAA membership is up-to-date and have the phone number ready for when your car won't start.

Winnipeg has a humid continental climate with extremes of hot and cold. The longest day of the year lasts for over 16 hours, between 5:30AM and 9:30PM, and the shortest day of the year lasts for 8 hours, between 8:15AM and 4:30PM.

Winnipeg is ranked as Canada's second sunniest city year-round and second for clearest skies year-round. Summers are typically warm and often humid, particularly in July, with frequent nighttime thunderstorms. Typical summer air temperatures and heat indices average 27 °C (81 °F) for daytime highs and 17 °C (63 °F) for overnight lows. Particularly hot and sweltering summer days can see air temperatures and heat indices climbing upwards to 31 °C (88 °F) and not going below 21 °C (70 °F) at night from time to time. On average, Winnipeg has 45 days a year where the humidex (combined effect of heat and humidity) reaches above 30 °C. Winnipeg is also known for its high mosquito population, particularly during early summer. Dusk and dawn are the most active time for mosquitoes. June, late August and September tend to provide the most pleasant environment for summer visitors.

Spring and fall tend to be rather contracted seasons, each averaging a little over six weeks. In general, the weather during these seasons is highly variable and rapidly changing. It is typical for the day to start off quite cold in the morning, but heat up considerably in the afternoon. It can be difficult to judge how to dress during this time, so layers are the best option.

Winnipeg has the coldest winter temperatures of any city in North America with a population of over 100,000. Winters in Winnipeg are usually dry, and can feel colder due to the often windy conditions. The winters are long and overnight minima average below -15°C with rare extremes going down to near -40°C, though there is still much to enjoy during these months. Be sure to pay attention to the windchill (combined effect of cold and wind) which can drop below -40 °C/F (exposed skin freezes in less than 10 minutes). Snow cover can be expected from mid-November to late March. The city turns on what is arguably Canada's best display of Christmas lights from late November until well into January.

• 49.89482-97.141491 Tourism Winnipeg, 300–259 Portage Ave (Portage Ave at Garry St, downtown), ☏ +1 204-943-1970, toll-free: +1-855-734-2489, fax: +1 204-942-4043, [email protected]. Economic and tourist information. 

See also: Rail travel in Canada

• 49.888889-97.1341672 Union Station, 123 Main St (corner of Main St & Broadway Ave, downtown). It was designed by the same architects behind Grand Central Terminal in New York and is a monument to the Beaux-Arts era. It is definitely worth a visit, and houses a railway museum (below under See) in the summer months. The station is within easy walking distance of The Forks. (updated Apr 2022) Train operator:
  • VIA Rail Canada (Stops at Union Station), toll-free: +1-888-842-7245. This rail operator offers services that enable travelers to reach Canada's west coast and east coast. (updated Mar 2022) Routes serving Union Station:
    • The Canadian between Toronto and Vancouver with stops in both directions in medium to large cities and tourist destinations such as Sudbury, Winnipeg, Portage la Prairie, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Jasper, and Kamloops. Travel time to Winnipeg from Toronto is 1 day 10.75 hours, from Sudbury is 1 day 3.5 hours, from Portage La Prairie is 2.75 hours, From Saskatoon is 14 hours, from Edmonton is 1 day 1.25 hours, from Jasper is 1 day 8.5 hours, from Kamloops is 1 day 19 hours, and from Vancouver is 2 day 5 hours.
    • The Winnipeg–Churchill completes the 1,700-km journey (over 1,000 mi) to the vast subarctic region of Northern Manitoba in two days. The route travel between Winnipeg and Churchill including stops in Portage la Prairie, Dauphin, Roblin, Kamsack, Canora, Hudson Bay, The Pas, and Thompson. Travel time to Winnipeg from Portage La Prairie is 1.25 hours, from Dauphin is 4.75 hours, from Canora is 8.5 hours, from The Pas is 13.5 hours, from Thompson is 1 day 2.75 hours, and from Churchill is 1 day 21.25 hours. Two trips round trips per week between Winnipeg and Churchill with trips departing from Winnipeg on Tuesdays and Sundays, and trips departing Churchill on Thursdays and Saturdays,

• Kasper Bus, 112 Paramount Rd, ☏ +1-807-699-7200, toll-free: +1-855-566-2378. Operates bus service in Northern Ontario and Manitoba. (updated May 2022) Operates the following bus routes multiple days per week to Winnipeg:
  • From Sioux Lookout via Dryden and Kenora. Travel time to Winnipeg from Sioux Lookout is 6 hours, from Dryden is 4.5 hours, and from Kenora is 2.75 hours. Same day connection is available at Sioux Lookout to and from Thunder Bay.
  • From The Pas via Dauphin, Neepawa, and Portage la Prairie.
• Ontario Northland, toll-free: +1-800-461-8558. Operates primarily in Northern Ontario. Routes travel as far west as Winnipeg, as far south as Toronto, and as far east as Ottawa. (updated Apr 2022)
  • Operates the following two routes multiple days per week between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay:
    • Via Kenora and Dryden. Travel time to Winnipeg from Kenora is 2.75 hours, from Dryden is 4.75 hours, and from Thunder Bay is 8.75 hours.
    • Via Kenora and Fort Frances. Travel time to Winnipeg from Kenora is 2.75 hours, from Fort Frances is 6 hours, and from Thunder Bay is 10 hours.
  • Travel to Winnipeg from Toronto (1 day 7.25 hours) and Ottawa (1 day 8.5 hours) involves timed transfers between bus routes at Sudbury, at Sault Ste. Marie, and at Thunder Bay.

• Rider Express, toll-free: +1-833-583-3636. Operates bus service between Winnipeg and Regina with stops at Portage la Prairie, Brandon, Virden, Moosomin, and Whitewood. Travel time to Winnipeg from Regina is 7.25 hours, from Brandon is 3 hours, and from Portage la Prairie is 1.5 hours. Operates one day per week, only as an overnight trip. Offers connecting routes that enable passengers to travel from as far west as Vancouver. (updated Mar 2021)
• Thompson Bus, ☏ +1 204 939-3991. Overnight bus to Winnipeg from Thompson (9.25 hours, $75). (updated May 2021)
• Greywolf Bus. Service from Thompson. (updated May 2025)

Highways serving Winnipeg:

• Provincial Trunk Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway)
  • From the west, the Highway 1 leads directly to Winnipeg from Regina, becoming Provincial Trunk Highway 1, once it enters Manitoba. Winnipeg is 3 hr 20 min from the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border.
  • From the east, Ontario Highway 17 becomes Provincial Trunk Highway 1 at the Manitoba border (at which time it becomes a 4-lane divided highway). The journey from the Ontario border to Winnipeg's outside "Perimeter Highway" is about 1 hr 30 min and about another 30–45 min to downtown, depending on traffic.
• Provincial Trunk Highway 75
  • From the south, take U.S. Interstate 29, which then becomes Provincial Trunk Highway 75, and Pembina Hwy once inside Winnipeg's city limits. Winnipeg is 1 hour from the Canada–U.S. border and 2 hr 30 min from Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Approximate driving times from nearby cities to Winnipeg are about 8 hours from Saskatoon, 6 hours from Regina, 2 hr 45 min from Kenora, 8 hours from Thunder Bay, 3½ hours from Fargo, 6 hours from Bismarck and 7 hours from Sioux Falls or Minneapolis. It is 14 hours from Edmonton, Calgary or Chicago. Travel from Saskatoon and Edmonton is via Highway 16 and Provincial Trunk Highway 16, until just before Portage la Prairie. Highway 16 and Provincial Trunk Highway 16 are part of the Yellowhead Highway.

The city operates a bus service with routes running throughout the city, including one bus rapid transit (BRT) line:

• Winnipeg Transit, ☏ 311, +1 204-287-7433 (automated schedules through Telebus), toll-free: +1-877-311-4974. Service is generally good on major routes in the inner city but only fair to poor in the outer suburban areas. The Winnipeg Transit's website includes schedules and the helpful Navigo Trip Planner. 
• Winnipeg Transit Plus, ☏ +1 204-986-5722. Available for disabled persons. 

The cash fare is $3.05 for adults, or $2.55 for youth 6–16 and seniors (65 years or older), for which identification is required (as of May 2021). Children 11 and under are free with a fare-paying adult. Drivers will only accept exact change in cash. A transfer can be requested when you pay your fare, which entitles you to ride as many buses as you like within the following 60 minutes. You may also purchase paper passes at a reduced rate of $2.70 ($1.91 for youth and $1.35 for seniors), in strips of 5 or 10, at almost any convenience store. These fares also apply to reloadable electronic peggo card.

There are a variety of passes available, which provide discounts of 22-38%. They can be purchased at any convenience store. The Max 5 pass, available only for adult fares, can be used Monday to Friday, and the Superpass can be used from Monday to Sunday.

Taxis are licensed in Winnipeg and every driver must have their identification visible. For security purposes, taxi drivers are protected by a shield and have video surveillance. By law, fares are non-negotiable and determined by a meter. Smoking and open alcohol are not allowed. The most common taxi model is the smaller Toyota Prius.

Winnipeg Taxicab Tariff: Starting fee (as of May 2021): $3.75 with 100 m, then $0.16 for each additional 100 m + $0.16 for each 18.4 seconds of time. Whenever the taxi stops, there's a "waiting time charge" of $0.16 for each 18.4 seconds of metered waiting time. A tip of 15–20% is customary, but sales taxes are included. A 10-km ride would cost $20.95 plus tip.

• Blueline Taxi, ☏ +1 204-925-8887. 
• Duffy's Taxi, ☏ +1 204-925-0101. 
• Unicity Taxi, ☏ +1 204-925-3131. 
• Vital Transit Services, ☏ +1 204-633-2022. Available for disabled persons. 
• Winnipeg Shuttle, ☏ +1 204-981-0981. 

• Uber. (updated Jul 2022)

Driving is the easiest way to get around Winnipeg. On-street parking, which ranges from $1–2/hr can usually be found in popular areas if you are willing to search. During rush hour, most of these spaces will turn into no stopping zones in order to facilitate traffic flow. If these are unavailable, there are parkades or parking lots which will provide a variety of hourly rates. These are roughly twice as expensive as street parking, but they are all over the downtown area. If visiting The Forks, there is a large parkade and two lots which provide free parking for visitors.

Auto theft is a serious problem in Winnipeg. Anti-theft devices are strongly recommended, especially immobilizers. Never leave your vehicle running and never leave any objects visible inside, especially aftermarket stereo equipment.

Bicycles are allowed on all Winnipeg roads, though drivers encountered may feel differently. The City of Winnipeg provides a cycling map which is available online or at one of many bicycle shops. Some roads have bicycle lanes (shared with buses) and sharrows. Suggested cycling routes are marked by road signs, but may venture into residential areas with many stop signs. Riding on sidewalks is illegal, but this law is rarely enforced. The most problematic areas are typically bridges where no bicycle infrastructure exists, such as the Midtown Bridge and the Louise Bridge. Cyclists may be better off walking their bikes on the sidewalk on these bridges during rush hours. Bicycle theft is common throughout all areas of the city. Seats and wheels should be secured with a sturdy lock.

Some dedicated active transportation paths exist. Many of these will follow along Winnipeg's rivers, making for a very scenic, but meandering, ride. Spring flooding may affect the conditions on routes near the rivers. The Forks makes an excellent starting/stopping point for scenic bike rides—many paths begin and end there, and there are many restaurants and patios to relax in before and after rides. Some suggested scenic routes are:

• Along the Assiniboine River, between The Forks and Assiniboine Park (approximately 20 km round-trip). The north side of the river will take cyclists starting from The Forks past the Legislature, through Wolseley, and near Polo Park mall. The south side of the river will take cyclists starting from Assiniboine Park along Wellington Cres (one of the richest areas of the city) and through Osborne Village.
• Along the Red River, between The Forks and the Bridge Drive-In (a locally famous ice cream shop) (approximately 15 km round-trip). This path is almost entirely on active transportation paths, going through natural areas and recreation parks in the Riverview area.
• From The Forks to Whittier Park (approximately 5 km round-trip). This route will go over Esplanade Riel to Whittier Park in St. Boniface, which contains the reconstructed Fort Gibraltar. This route can be extended by following Tache Ave south to Marion St, which will take cyclists past the St. Boniface Cathedral and the St. Boniface Museum.
• The Duff Roblin Parkway Trail (approximately 50 km one-way). Starting in the south of the city, this trail follows the Red River Floodway around the east side of the city to Birds Hill Provincial Park, 24 km north of the city. This trail is a peaceful gravel path through the prairie with no intersections. There are no amenities along this trail until you enter the park.
• In January and February, the River Trail is available and can be ridden on bicycle (it has an ice trail for skaters and a packed snow trail for walkers and cyclists).

Many of the paths beside the river will also include "monkey trails"—unofficial trails that offer some challenge to mountain bikers. Due to frequent flooding and erosion, these may include muddy sections, fallen trees, and steep drop-offs into the river.

In the winter, snow and ice on roads can make cycling treacherous. Major routes, especially downtown, will be cleared quickly and will have sand applied, which will help with safety but also make for a messy ride. These conditions will generally last from December to March. Bike paths and lanes may take much longer to be cleared, if they are cleared at all. The right-hand lane is often the iciest, and frostbite is a reality for the poorly equipped rider.

In springtime (March and April), melting snow can create very large puddles and potholes and render off-road trails unusable.

Winnipeg is generally not a very walkable city. Because municipal law mandates that all new buildings must contain a lot of parking between the sidewalk and the building, pedestrians will be confronted with a morass of cars in all directions. Winnipeg's main arteries all have boulevards and are extremely wide by world standards, with Main St having ten lanes where it meets Portage Ave downtown. However, this pedestrian-unfriendliness is primarily perceived rather than real. Virtually all streets contain sidewalks on both sides running for the street's entire length and stoplight crossings are frequent even on highways.

Walking across Portage & Main is prohibited and physically impeded by concrete barricades. Pedestrians must cross this famous intersection through an underground concourse, which has a variety of entry points in or near the office towers on all four corners.

Walking distance from Portage & Main to:

• The Forks: 10–15 minutes.
• St. Boniface: 15–20 minutes.
• Osborne Village: 20 minutes.
• Corydon Ave: 30 minutes.

Interesting walks in central Winnipeg:

• Exchange District, all around.
• Broadway from Osborne to Main.
• Osborne St from River to Pembina.
• River Walks along the Red and Assiniboine Rivers (notably from the Legislature to The Forks).
• Esplanade Riel from The Forks to St. Boniface.
• Tache Ave and Provencher Ave in St. Boniface.

• 49.8708-97.1581 Gallery Lacosse, 169 Lilac St (at Corydon Ave), ☏ +1 204-284-0726. Tu–F 11AM–6PM, Sa 11AM–5PM. Celebrating Manitoba art and its unique place in the Canadian creative landscape. Artists are showcased through their paintings, pottery, photos and jewellery. 
• 49.9035-97.12542 Graffiti Gallery, 109 Higgins Ave (in the Exchange District), ☏ +1 204-667-9960. Part of Graffiti Art Programming Inc, a not-for-profit youth art organization that uses art as a tool for community development, social change and individual growth. 
• 49.89794-97.140913 PLATFORM: Centre for Photographic and Digital Arts, 121–100 Arthur St (in the Artspace Building), ☏ +1 204-942-8183, [email protected]. Manitoba's only artist-run centre devoted exclusively to photographic and digital arts. The gallery exhibits local, national and international artists. 
• 49.89041-97.151314 Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art, 460 Portage Ave (between the Winnipeg Art Gallery and Portage Ave), ☏ +1 204-942-1043, [email protected]. W–Sa noon–9PM, Su noon–5PM. Manitoba's premier contemporary art gallery and the first Institute of Contemporary Art in Canada. Free. 
• 49.8975-97.14235 Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art, 203–290 McDermot Ave (in the Exchange District), ☏ +1 204-942-2674, [email protected]. Features cutting-edge Aboriginal art in an ever-changing contemporary setting, while promoting the rich artistic legacy of Aboriginal communities. 
• 49.889444-97.1505566 Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd (south of Portage Ave), ☏ +1 204-789-1760, [email protected]. Tu-Su 11AM–5PM except F 11AM–9PM. The Winnipeg Art Gallery is Western Canada's oldest gallery, and features Manitoban, Canadian, and international artists and a large collection of Inuit Art. With its striking architecture, it is an integral part of downtown Winnipeg. Adults $12, students/seniors $10, youth (ages 6–12) $6. (updated Apr 2018)

• 49.889506-97.2366487 Airforce Heritage Museum and Air Park, 186 Sharp Blvd (along Air Force Way (Sharp Blvd), north of Ness Ave, to the south of Winnipeg airport (CYWG)), ☏ +1 204-833-2500 ext 4180. Air park uncontrolled, museum by appointment only. Enjoy the largest air park in Canada, where many historic aircraft are mounted throughout a grassy park, many dramatically in action poses. The nearby museum, inside nearby Canadian Forces buildings, contains many outstanding exhibits of national significance. Free. 

• 49.8908-97.1309978 Canadian Museum for Human Rights (Musée canadien pour les droits de la personne), 85 Israel Asper Way (At the Forks in Downtown Winnipeg), ☏ +1 204-289-2000, toll-free: +1-877-877-6037, [email protected]. Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM. The first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. Its aim is to engage Canadians and international visitors in an immersive, interactive experience that offers the inspiration and tools to make a difference in the lives of others. This is the first national museum to be built in nearly half a century, and the first outside the National Capital Region. Adult $13.50, senior or student $10.50, youth 7-17 $6, child free; 25% discount for online advance purchase. (updated Sep 2021)
• 49.9004-97.13449 Costume Museum of Canada, 301-250 McDermot Avenue, ☏ +1 204-989-0072, [email protected]. This museum gallery is closed to the public, but it organizes pop-up exhibits, travelling exhibitions, heritage fashion reviews, and educational programs.  
• 49.88603-97.1418110 Dalnavert Museum, 61 Carlton St (downtown), ☏ +1 204-943-2835, [email protected]. W–F 11AM–4PM (Jul–Aug: 10AM–5PM), Sa 11AM–6PM, Su noon–4PM. The former home of Premier Sir Hugh John Macdonald, Dalnavert has been designated a National Historic Site. 
• 49.9037-97.131811 Fire Fighters Museum of Winnipeg, 56 Maple St (in the Exchange District), ☏ +1 204-942-4817, [email protected]. Su 9AM–2PM. This beautifully maintained fire hall built in 1903 features stained glass windows and displays hand and horse-drawn, steam and early motorized fire apparatus, artifacts, photographs and records dating back to the 1880s. (updated May 2021)
• 49.88758-97.1282812 Manitoba Children's Museum, 45 Forks Market Rd (at The Forks), ☏ +1 204-924-4000, fax: +1 204-956-2122, [email protected]. Summer (Jul & Aug): 9:30AM–6PM; winter: Su–Th 9:30AM–4:30PM, F Sa 9:30AM–6PM. The Manitoba Children’s Museum is home to several hands-on galleries, offering plenty of family fun. Be a TV anchor, visit the land of fairy tales or climb aboard a fully refurbished locomotive and passenger train car. In November and December, you can take a magical stroll through the Santa Village and perhaps even meet the man in the red suit himself. $6.25–7 (senior, adult and group discounts available). 
• 49.85593-97.1551313 Manitoba Electrical Museum, 680 Harrow St, ☏ +1 204-360-7905. Tu-Sa 1–4PM. A small but interesting museum, very kid friendly. Features electric street car, robot made of household electronics and consumer products through the ages. Free. 
• 49.9001-97.1364214 Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave (downtown), ☏ +1 204-956-2830, [email protected]. Summer (mid May–early Sep): 10AM–5PM; winter: museum Th-Su 11AM–5PM, Planetarium Sa Su 11AM–5PM. You can explore a vivid portrayal of Manitoba’s rich and colourful history through nine galleries that total approximately 68,000 square feet of exciting exploration (approximately 4 football fields). All regions of Manitoba are represented in the galleries, including the Grasslands, the Boreal Forest, the Arctic/Subarctic, the Hudson Bay Company Collections Gallery and the Parklands/Mixed Woods Gallery, which is the largest and most interactive of the galleries, and moving dinosaurs. Frequent shows in the Planetarium. Museum: adult $15, senior $13, youth 3-17 $9; planetarium: $6-8. (updated Sep 2021)
• 49.8878-97.123115 Le musée de Saint-Boniface, 494 av Taché (in Old St. Boniface), ☏ +1 204-237-4500, [email protected]. Stand within the oldest building in Winnipeg and the largest oak structure in North America, depicting the lives of the French and Métis people. 
• 49.819293-97.13617816 Riel House, 330 River Road, St. Vital, ☏ +1 204-983-6757, toll-free: +1-888-773-8888. Summer only. A National Historic Site commemorating the life of the Métis politician, activist and founder of Manitoba, Louis Riel, as well as the daily life of Métis families in the Red River settlements. Adult $4.25, senior $3.75, under 18 free. (updated Mar 2022)
• 49.90116-97.2248617 Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (formerly Western Canada Aviation Museum), 2088 Wellington Avenue (on the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport campus), ☏ +1 204-786-5503, [email protected]. 10AM–5PM. The museum has a collection of 22 aircraft used in Canada and displays of artifacts with a focus on Indigenous aviation history. Adults $16, seniors (65+) & students(13-17) $13, youth(3-12) $9.50. (updated Feb 2025)
• 49.8885-97.133418 Winnipeg Railway Museum, 123 Broadway (in Union Station, tracks One and Two), ☏ +1 204-942-3632, [email protected]. Daily 11AM–4PM (winter), longer hours in summer. A wonderful collection of actual locomotives and rolling stock from over a century of railway in Winnipeg. Includes the "Countess of Dufferin", an 1872 steam 4-4-0 locomotive, plus two others with steam, three with diesel, and an electric locomotive. Also has 11 boxcars, baggage cars, cabooses, snowploughs, and maintenance cars. $7 adults, $6 seniors and older students, $5 children. (updated Mar 2020)

• 49.85965-97.2407619 Assiniboine Park, 2355 Corydon Ave (in Tuxedo). If you are looking for a great summer outing at the park with a frisbee, this is the place to go. There is a zoo and all of its amenities on site for those wanting an attraction. Explore over 153 ha (378 acres) along the Assiniboine River. The Zoo, Conservatory, English Garden, Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Tudor-style pavilion, and a fine example of a French formal garden are a few of the features found in the park. Picnic areas and cycling and walking trails are popular with visitors. In the winter, enjoy cross-country skiing, tobogganing and skating on the Duck Pond. All public areas are wheelchair accessible. The main entrance is on Corydon Ave one mile west of Kenaston Blvd. The park may also be accessed from Portage Ave via a footbridge over the Assiniboine River. 
• Located within Assiniboine Park:
  • Assiniboine Park Conservatory.
  • Assiniboine Park Zoo: daily 9AM-5PM; adult $21.50, 60+ or student $18.75, child 3-17 $12 (Sep 2021). Polar bears, red pandas, kangaroos, bison, a very rare white bison, and many other animals, birds and amphibians.
  • Leo Mol Sculpture Garden.
  • Lyric Theatre.
  • The Pavilion Gallery Museum.
  • Winnie the Bear statue.
• 49.82961-97.2239820 FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd (in Tuxedo), ☏ +1 204-989-8355, [email protected]. M–F 9AM–5PM, Sa Su 10AM–5PM, extended summer and fall. 640-acre nature centre showcasing a 30-head bison prairie herd, 5 lakes, 7 km of trails, bird feeding stations, tipi encampment and more. 
• 49.93549-97.0170521 Harbour View Recreation Complex, 1867 Springfield Rd (in Transcona, 2.5 km east of Hwy 59), ☏ +1 204-222-2751, [email protected]. Enjoy a day of play with a nine-hole par 27 golf course, mini golf, driving range, lawn bowling, tennis, horseshoes, shuffleboard, sand volleyball and paddleboats. During the winter, enjoy ice skating on the lake, tobogganing, cross-country skiing and broomball. Professional golf and cross-country ski instruction and rental equipment are available. 
• 49.94609-97.1042222 Kildonan Park, 2015 Main St (in West Kildonan), ☏ 311, toll-free: +1-877-311-4974. North on Main, this park is a favourite, especially Sunday night "Cruise Nights". You will find many interesting new and vintage cars cruising through the park and meeting up with friends. As most parks, they also have BBQ/picnic designated areas, a pool, play structures, and some interesting landscaping. 
• 49.79744-97.1216223 King's Park, King's Drive and Kilkenny Drive (in Fort Garry, south of University of Manitoba), ☏ 311, toll-free: +1-877-311-4974. Bordering on the Red River, King’s Park has many pathways (gravel and paved) to enjoy some of which lead to marshland. In the centre of the park you will find the beautiful Pagoda Gardens. The Park also has a soccer field, two baseball diamonds and an off-leash dog park area. 

• 49.79517-97.1216924 Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth (in King's Park), [email protected]. A free, outdoor garden labyrinth commemorating the world renowned author. A showcase for gardening and landscaping and the largest contemporary labyrinth in Canada. 

• 49.82836-97.1418825 St. Vital Park, on River Rd, north of Bishop Grandin Blvd, ☏ +1 204-986-7623. Situated on the Red River, this park is the perfect place for family get-togethers and recreational sports. In winter, the duck pond becomes a skating rink. (updated Sep 2020)

• 49.89073-97.1270426 Esplanade Riel. Connecting The Forks to St. Boniface, this bridge has become one of the most photographed sights in Winnipeg. 
• 49.89033-97.1307327 The Forks, ☏ +1 204-942-6302. A tourist attraction on the Red River. The Forks Market offers fresh and specialty foods, and more than 50 unique shops housed in an eclectic and historic building that was built to be a horse stable. The market has an excellent food court with various ethnic food options. Head to the hayloft for handicrafts and one-of-a-kind items including clothing, artisan-inspired gifts, jewellery and toys. In the winter you can rent ice skates and go skating down the Red River. In the summer, there are special events and outdoor entertainment almost daily, some fantastic patios and outdoor bars. 
• 49.89932-97.1256628 Fort Gibraltar, 866 St. Joseph St (in St. Boniface), ☏ +1 204-237-7692, fax: +1 204-233-7576, [email protected]. Living history museum, educational guided tours about the fur trade era and costumed interpreters reliving life in 1815. During February, it is at the heart of the Festival du Voyageur. 
• 49.88445-97.1468429 Manitoba Legislative Building, 450 Broadway, ☏ +1 204-945-5813. Visit Manitoba’s beloved Golden Boy, who is perched atop the Provincial Legislative building. The Golden Boy, a magnificently gilded 5.25-m (17.2-ft) figure sculpted by Charles Gardet of Paris, and cast in 1918 at the Barbidienne foundry in France, is probably Manitoba's best-known symbol. Embodying the spirit of enterprise and eternal youth, he is poised atop the dome of the building. He faces the north, with its mineral resources, fish, forest, furs, hydroelectric power and seaport, where his province's future lies. The foundry was partially destroyed by bombs during the First World War, but the Golden Boy emerged unharmed. Go inside the building to see the exquisite grand staircase and rotunda. Guided tours available. 

• 49.85258-97.0547430 The Royal Canadian Mint, 520 Lagimodiere Blvd (at the junction of Highways 1 and 59), ☏ +1 204-983-6429, toll-free: +1-866-822-6724, [email protected]. Offering virtual tours on Tu-Sa. The Royal Canadian Mint’s facility in Winnipeg, designed by local architect Etienne Gaboury, produces billions of coins each year. This is where all Canadian circulation coins are made, as well as those for more than 60 governments all around the world. A fascinating guided tour includes the viewing of a 5-minute video in the theatre area followed by a 40-minute walking tour overlooking the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility where the precise art, craft, and science of coin-making is revealed. Open year-round, the on-site Boutique offers beautiful collector coins, an exclusive line of Royal Canadian Mint clothing, and an exciting collection of souvenirs and gift ideas. The adjacent interactive coin museum involves the visitor in unique learning activities including the ability to make your own souvenir coin and the opportunity to lift and hold a 99.99% pure gold bar worth over $200,000. $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6.50 for students (5-17). (updated May 2022)
• 49.88934-97.1215131 St. Boniface Cathedral, 190 av de la Cathédrale, ☏ +1 204-233-7304. Tours during Jul & Aug: W–F 2PM & 7PM; Sa Su 2PM, 4PM & 7PM. The original cathedral, built in 1908, was destroyed by fire in 1968. The remaining walls were incorporated into the design of the new church, creating a dramatic facade facing west across the Red River towards downtown Winnipeg: the clouds wheeling behind the hollow rosary window frame are like a Tyrell art installation. The cathedral is a beautiful testament to Winnipeg's history. (updated Jun 2017)
• 49.8736-97.182932 Uptown Theatre (Uptown Lofts), 394 Academy Rd. The former Uptown Theatre (now the Uptown Lofts) was a movie theatre opened in 1931. The heritage building's restored façade features a fanciful mix of Spanish, Moorish and art deco design with many ornamental details, making the building an attractive landmark. Its interior might not be open to the public, but its façade can be viewed from the other side of the street. (updated Jul 2021)

• 49.84757-97.201721 The Golf Dome, 1205 Wilkes Ave (off Sterling Lyon Pkwy via Lorimer Blvd), [email protected]. Summer: 9AM–10PM, winter: 8AM–10PM. Three-tier driving range, 18-hole mini golf, three virtual golf simulators. 
• 49.8515-97.00632 Grand Prix Amusements, Hwy 1 East (Fermor Ave) (4 km east of the Mint), ☏ +1 204-254-3644. Go-kart racing on three challenging tracks with over 75 go-karts for ages four to adult. 18-hole pirate theme mini golf, bumper boats, bumper cars, batting cages and arcades. 
• 49.8915-97.20923 Speedworld Indoor Kart Track, 575 Berry St (in St. James), ☏ +1 204-774-5278, [email protected]. Noon to midnight. 40–50 km/h real European style racing karts on a ¼-km indoor track with AMB timing system. 
• 49.9637-96.981494 Springhill Winter Sports Park (in Springhill), Hwy 59 N (just north of Winnipeg), ☏ +1 204-224-3051, [email protected]. Dec–Apr: Tu–F 6:30–9:30PM, Sa Su 9AM–4PM. Includes 10 ski runs, a quad chairlift and a tow rope. The terrain park offers something for all levels. Certified instructors and rentals available. 
• 49.8739-97.38615 Thunder Rapids Fun Park, 5058 Portage Ave (4 km west of Assiniboia Downs), ☏ +1 204-885-7223, [email protected]. Summer: M–Sa 10AM–10PM; spring and fall: 10AM–dusk; Su open at noon. Five different types of go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, video games, jungle gym, picnic/BBQ areas, 18-hole mini golf. 
• 49.8363-96.97976 Tinkertown Family Fun Park, Hwy 1 East at Murdock Rd, ☏ +1 204-257-8095. May–Sep. Outdoor amusement park with over 20 rides and attractions for kids. 
• 49.918-97.16927 U-Puttz Black Light Miniature Golf, 423 McPhillips St (in the North End), ☏ +1 204-582-2166, [email protected]. Uniquely themed 18-hole miniature golf course. 

• 49.88537-97.3363114 Assiniboia Downs Racetrack, 3975 Portage Ave (just west of the Perimeter Hwy), ☏ +1 204-885-3330, [email protected]. May–Sep. Featuring live thoroughbred racing. Year-round simulcast wagering on races from around the globe. 
• 49.80789-97.1428715 Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Princess Auto Stadium, 315 Chancellor Matheson Rd (at the University of Manitoba). Jun–Nov. Football (Canadian Football League): The Blue Bombers have a long history of support in the city. The Bombers have made it to the league finals 26 times since 1937. After a long Grey Cup drought dating to 1990, they won the trophy in 2019, and repeated as champions in 2021. Winnipeg last hosted the Grey Cup in 2015. Tickets are usually available on game days, although it is wise to purchase in advance. Ticket prices range between $33.50–$181.00. 
• 49.89377-97.1328416 Winnipeg Goldeyes, Shaw Park, 1 Portage Ave E (north of The Forks). May–Sep. Baseball (American Association): Since returning to Winnipeg in 1994, the team has frequently finished first in their division and won championships in 1994 and 2012. Shaw Park, constructed in 1999, is considered one of the nicest minor league baseball parks in North America. Tickets range from $15.50–$29.50. 

• 49.89268-97.1437617 Winnipeg Jets, Canada Life Centre, Portage Ave & Donald St (downtown). Oct–mid Apr, Stanley Cup playoffs run into Jun. Hockey (National Hockey League): In 2011, Winnipeg again became home to an NHL team after a Winnipeg-based group purchased the Atlanta Thrashers. The team resurrected the Jets name that had been used by two other Winnipeg-based hockey teams, most notably the city's former NHL franchise. The Jets play at Canada Life Centre, built in 2004 and a first-class venue for hockey games and concerts, though small by NHL standards. Single-game tickets are available, but can be hard to come across for key matchups; 13,000 of the arena's 15,000 seats were dedicated to season tickets. 
• 49.89268-97.1437618 Manitoba Moose, 300 Portage Ave (downtown, between Hargrave St and Donald St). Season runs between October and April - may extend into May and June for playoffs. Hockey (American Hockey League). The Manitoba Moose are the professional farm team of the Winnipeg Jets, and play at least 38 regular season games at Canada Life Centre. The AHL is a developmental league where NHL draft picks, prospects, and ex-NHL veterans regularly play. Compared to the NHL, AHL hockey is more affordable and tickets are readily available. AHL games are generally more family friendly as a result. The Manitoba Moose play at the same arena as the Winnipeg Jets, which makes for a comfortable and enjoyable fan experience. Ticket prices vary between $30 and $40. (updated May 2021)
• Valour FC, Princess Auto Stadium, 315 Chancellor Matheson Rd. Soccer team in the Canadian Premier League, which made its debut in 2019. Valour FC plays at Princess Auto Stadium (the former IG Field), and their small base of dedicated fans does its best to generate soccer atmosphere in a cavernous stadium. Tickets range from $21.00–$59.00. 
• 49.8933-97.143719 Winnipeg Sea Bears, Canada Life Centre, 300 Portage Avenue (Portage Ave & Donald St Downtown), ☏ +1 204 594-4484, [email protected]. The Winnipeg Sea Bears have exploded onto the summer pro basketball scene as a highly successful expansion team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Satisfying pent-up demand among local basketball fanatics, the Sea Bears have enthralled Canada Life Centre crowds with fast paced action, mixed with exciting game presentation. Tickets range from $25.00-$47.00. (updated Oct 2020)

• 49.89544-97.0450320 Club Regent Casino, 1425 Regent Ave W, ☏ +1 204-957-2700, toll-free: +1-800-265-3912. M–Sa 10AM–3AM, Su noon–3AM, closed on selected holidays. Large tropical-themed casino. 
• 49.91971-97.1713121 McPhillips Station Casino, 484 McPhillips St, toll-free: +1-800-265-3912. M–Sa 10AM–3AM, Su noon–3AM, closed on selected holidays. Large railway-themed casino.