Winnipeg

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Winnipeg Panorama Winter.jpg Winnipeg_skyline - Esplanade Riel facing Downtown

Winnipeg is Manitoba's capital and largest city, and stands midway on the Trans-Canada Highway and railway. With 700,000 inhabitants, The Peg dominates the Prairies (Canada)|Canadian Prairies and is as diverse as the whole of Canada.

Winnipeg is a "gateway to the West", and can be visited for its architecture, museums, and its broad retail market. Among major attractions are the Canadian Royal Mint, Street Boniface Gothic Church, and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

Winnipeg Halal Travel Guide

History

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 People 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 and 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 off the tourist trail for most visitors to Canada, but the visitor will experience an authentic and friendly Canadian Prairie city which leaves many pleasantly surprised.

The People of Winnipeg

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

Winnipeg is a multicultural city. As of the 2020 census, visible minorities make up 21% of Winnipeg's population and Indigenous Peoples 12%. 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 and the longest running multicultural event of its kind.

Neighbourhoods

{{Regionlist | regionmap= | regionmaptext=Districts in Winnipeg

| region1name=Corydon Avenue (Little Italy) | region1color=#FFCC00 | region1items= | region1description=Corydon Avenue and its surrounding neighbourhood are one of the city’s locations for shopping, dining or an afternoon of people-watching at one of the many sidewalk cafes and restaurants dotting the avenue. Corydon Avenue comes alive during warm summer evenings as crowds of people gather to meet, greet and to have some of the best food, gelati and sushi in the city.

| region2name=Downtown | region2color=red | region2items= | region2description=Downtown Winnipeg is centred around Portage & Main. Portage Ave is the city's busiest thoroughfare. Winnipeg Plaza, Bell MTS Place, Portage Place and the flagship store of The Bay are on the downtown section of this street. On Main Street are Winnipeg's City Hall, Union Station and the Manitoba Museum and the Planetarium and the Centennial Concert Hall and the Winnipeg Railway Museum.

| region3name=Exchange District | region3color=#663300 | region3items= | region3description=The Exchange District is a National Historic Site in the downtown area of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Exchange District today thrives as one of Winnipeg's commercial and cultural centers. Winnipeg's theatre neighborhood is also in the Exchange District, home to the Manitoba Theatre Centre and Centennial Concert Hall. Old Market Plaza is also in the Exchange which hosts the Jazz Winnipeg Festival and the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival.

| region4name=The Forks | region4color=lightblue | region4items= | region4description=The Forks is a historic site and meeting place in downtown Winnipeg at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, and has played an important role in the city's development. The Forks Market contains many specialty food shops, fresh fruit and vegetables, and many ethnic shops and restaurants. There are often buskers in and around the Forks. Attractions include the Manitoba Theatre for Young People and the International Children's Festival, one of the largest skateparks in Canada and the world's longest skating rink (winter only), a well-maintained expanse of riverside park, and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

| region5name=Osborne Village | region5color=#9966FF | region5items= | region5description=Osborne Village has evolved into a neighborhood filled with character. It is Winnipeg's most densely populated neighbourhood and is home to one of Winnipeg's most vibrant collection of stores and restaurants with over 175 businesses calling Osborne Village home.

| region6name=St. Boniface | region6color=#D60093 | region6items= | region6description=Covering the southeast part of the city, it is home to the Franco-Manitoban community. It features such monuments as the Cathédrale de Saint Boniface (St. Boniface Gothic Church), boul Provencher and the Provencher Bridge, Esplanade Riel, St. Boniface Hospital and the Université de Saint-Boniface. Every February Le Festival du Voyageur takes place outdoors at Parc Whittier Park and Fort Gibraltar.

| region7name=West End | region7color=#0099CC | region7items= | region7description=A mostly residential area west of Downtown comprised of many small and unique neighbourhoods. The area is very ethnically diverse as is evidenced by the Portuguese, Greek, Vietnamese, Chinese, East Indian and (Thai) restaurants that line both Ellice Ave and Sargent Ave, making it is one of the best areas for real ethnic food. The West End Cultural Centre is a major music venue that is worth a visit. The West End varies widely in wealth, and contains some of the most affluent neighbourhoods, and some of the poorest in the city. Major revitalisation and urban beautification projects have happened in recent decades.

Climate

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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 wikt:garbage mitt|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 vehicle 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 vehicle 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, and the shortest day of the year lasts for 8 hours.

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. 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. 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 and 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.

Visitor information

  • Tourism Winnipeg - 300–259 Portage Ave GPS: 49.89482, -97.14149 Portage Ave at Garry St, downtown ☎ +1 204-943-1970 +1-855-734-2489 +1 204-942-4043 - Economic and tourist information.

Travel as a Muslim to Winnipeg

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Winnipeg

There is one major airport serving the city:


  • Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport IATA Code: YWG GPS: 49.90538, -97.22460 in the west end of the city about kilometers 7 from Portage & Main ☎ +1 204-987-9402 Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport YWG New Departures Area

Major airlines serving Winnipeg include Air Canada, WestJet, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and many smaller regional carriers.

Flight schedules

There are daily non-stop Flights from Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton, London (Ontario), Thunder Bay, Regina, Saskatoon, Minneapolis–St. Paul, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, numerous smaller destinations in Manitoba, Northern Ontario, and Nunavut. There is non-stop charter and seasonal service to Phoenix, Palm Springs, Orlando, Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.

Flight times are 3 hours from Vancouver; 2 hours 45 min from Toronto; 3 hours 30 min from Montreal, Ottawa or Denver; 2 hours from Edmonton, Calgary or Chicago; 1 hours from Minneapolis, Regina, Saskatoon or Thunder Bay.

Public airport transportation

Public transport is offered by Winnipeg Transit's Route 15 & Route 20 buses which run every 10 to 25 minutes between about 6AM to 1AM weekdays (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays have their own schedule) and will take you downtown in about 30 minutes.

Private airport transportation

There are usually, but not always, taxi cabs and limo sedans-for-hire waiting at the airport.

  • Taxi: Expect to pay around $20 plus tip (15–20%) for a taxi (room for about 2–3 people depending on luggage) to central Winnipeg. Maximum fare to anywhere in the city is about $55 depending on traffic.
  • Limo or Shuttle: Limo sedan fares (up to 4 people with luggage) are a flat rate, generally $30 and up. Limos can, on occasion, be cheaper than a taxi.
  • Rental: The Winnipeg airport has five automobile rental services on-site: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National. Rental counters are on the main floor of the parkade across from the terminal.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Winnipeg

Union Station Winnipeg (6311033145) - Union Station

There is only one passenger train station in the city:

  • Union Station - 123 Main Street GPS: 49.888889, -97.134167 corner of Main Street & Broadway Ave, downtown +1-888-842-7245 Union Station (Winnipeg) Union Station Winnipeg Served by Via Rail. It was designed by the same architects behind Grand Central Station in New York and is a monument to the Beaux-Arts era. It is definitely worth a visit and houses a railway museum in the summer months. The station is within easy walking distance of The Forks. Houses the Winnipeg Railway Museum.

Via Rail routes serving Winnipeg:

  • The Canadian from Vancouver (via Edmonton and Jasper) or Toronto runs 3 days a week each direction.
  • The Winnipeg–Churchill completes the 1,700-km journey (over 1,000 mi) to the vast subarctic region of Northern Manitoba in two days. Departures from Winnipeg on Tuesdays and Sundays, and from Churchill via The Pas and Thompson on Thursdays and Saturdays. This line has recently reopened after the tracks had washed out for over a year.

Travel on a Bus in Winnipeg

connects to Northern Manitoba, including The Pass and Thompson.

By car

Winnipeg is on the Trans-Canada Highway.

  • From the south, take U.S. Interstate 29, which then becomes Provincial Highway 75, and Pembina Hwy once inside Winnipeg's city limits. Winnipeg is 1 hour from the Canada–U.S. border and 2 hours 30 min from Grand Forks, North Dakota.
  • From the west and the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) leads directly to Winnipeg from Regina. Winnipeg is 3 hours 20 min from the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border.
  • From the east, Ontario Highway 17 becomes 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 hours 30 min and about another 30–45 min to downtown, depending on traffic.

Approximate driving times from nearby cities to Winnipeg are about 8 hours from Saskatoon, 6 hours from Regina, 2.75 hours from Kenora, 8 hours from Thunder Bay, 3.5 hours from Fargo, 6 hours from Bismarck and 7 hours from Sioux Falls or Minneapolis. It is 14 hours from Edmonton, Calgary or Chicago.

How to get around in Winnipeg

Winnipeg is a large, spread-out city and it can take a while to get around. Unlike most North American cities this size and there is no urban freeway network in the city. Public transportation service is adequate to good in the inner part of the city and on main suburban roads, but only fair to poor in outer suburban areas and some bus routes run only infrequently during the evening or on weekends. Traffic jams, particularly in the downtown area, are common during the rush hour periods which are generally from 7:30–9AM and 3:30–5:30PM Monday to Friday. Much of Winnipeg's downtown real estate is devoted to parking, with ubiquitous and affordable surface lots continuing for multi-block stretches. It is worth considering renting a car, especially if any excursions outside of the city are planned.

Highways: Winnipeg is one of the first Canadian cities of its size to have a ring road (the Perimeter Highway) which provides a by-pass for Muslim travellers on the Trans-Canada Highway. Within the city and the Trans-Canada Highway follows regular city streets.

Street names: All streets in Winnipeg have names. Major routes will have both names and route numbers, but will almost always be called by the name. A notable exception is Route 90, which is commonly called Kenaston in the southern half of the city and Route 90 in the northern half. Many streets change names as they wind through the city, which can be extremely confusing, even to local residents. The most known example is Route 62, which starts as Salter in the north end of the city, but as it goes south becomes Isabel, Balmoral, Colony, Memorial, Osborne, Dunkirk, and finally Dakota in the south end, with no clear indication when it changes.

One-way streets: Many downtown streets are one-way, which can make navigating downtown quite confusing. One-way streets are rare outside of downtown, except around Polo Park.

No left turns: Many busy streets limit left-hand turns, particularly during rush hour. This is especially prevalent downtown, but is common in the rest of the city as well. In many cases, though, a left turn from a one-way to a one-way is allowed.

Confusion corner: This intersection is mainly where Osborne Street and Pembina Hwy (Routes 62 and 42) meet, but other streets connect as well, and there are bus-only lanes. There are many lanes going different directions, and it can be very confusing to know which lane you need to be in, which has given the intersection the name "confusion corner".

North End: The area of the city just north of downtown is known as the North End. This is the poorest part of the city and extra precautions should be taken when traveling through here, especially at night (though most crime is gang-related rarely involving innocent bystanders). There is a very noticeable drop in the quality of infrastructure when you cross from downtown into the North End, but it is also a very sudden change so it is important to be mindful of your surroundings.

Travel on a Bus in Winnipeg

The city operates a bus service with routes running throughout the city:

  • Winnipeg Transit - GPS: ☎ 311, +1 204-287-7433 (Automated schedules through Telebus)| tollfree= +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.
  • Handi-Transit - ☎ +1 204-986-5722 Available for disabled persons.

The fare is $2.95 for adults, or $2.45 for children 6–16, high school students and seniors (65+ years of age), for which identification is required (as of January 2018). Children 5 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 tickets at a reduced rate of $2.60 ($1.82 for youth and $1.30 for seniors), in strips of 5 or 10, at almost any convenience store.

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.

Special services

  • Bomber FanFare allows you to ride Transit from the stadium for free by showing your valid game day ticket after Bomber home games. Transit also operates shuttle services to the Bomber stadium.
  • Bike and Bus offers bike racks on the 60, 160 and 162 buses during the summer free of charge. St. Vital Shopping Centre and Osborne Junction have bike lockers.
  • DART provides request bus service to residents living in selected areas of South and South East Winnipeg.
  • Downtown Spirit operates on 3 routes in the downtown area during the day, free of charge.
  • Park & Ride allows you to park in designated areas and then catch a Transit bus.
  • Shuttle services are offered for occasions such as the Folk Festival and the Red River Ex.

Best way to travel in Winnipeg by a Taxi

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: $3.50 with 72.5 m and then $0.10 for each additional 72.5 m + $0.10 for each 13.18 seconds of time. Whenever the taxi stops and there's a "waiting time charge" of $0.10 for each 13.18 seconds of metered waiting time. A 10 kilometers ride works out to about $17.20 + any waiting times + tip (15–20%).

  • Blueline Taxi - ☎ +1 204-925-8887 -
  • Duffy's Taxi - ☎ +1 204-925-0101 -
  • Spring Taxi - ☎ +1 204-774-8294 -
  • Unicity Taxi - ☎ +1 204-925-3131 -
  • Vital Transit Services - ☎ +1 204-633-2022 Available for disabled persons.
  • Winnipeg Shuttle - ☎ +1 204-981-0981 -

By car

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 and 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 and 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.

How to travel around Winnipeg on a bicycle ?

Cycling Rules|*Cyclists must ride on and obey the laws of the road.

  • From ½ hour before sunset until ½ hour after sunrise, bicycles must have a white front light and a red or amber rear light or reflector.
  • Cyclists must use hand signals to indicate a turn.
  • Cyclists are prohibited from wearing earphones.
  • Cyclists are prohibited from riding while intoxicated.
  • Children riding in a bike-mounted baby seat must wear a helmet.
  • Helmets are mandatory for children under 18.

Bicycles are allowed on all Winnipeg roads, though drivers encountered may feel differently. The City of Winnipeg provides a cycling map which is available [https://es.stm 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 commonly 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 (roughly 20 kilometers 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) (roughly 15 kilometers 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 (roughly 5 kilometers 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 Gothic Church and the St. Boniface Museum.
  • The Duff Roblin Parkway Trail (roughly 50 kilometers 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 kilometers 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 and 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 and 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.

Rentals

  • Woodcock Cycleworks - 433 St. Mary's Road ☎ +1 204-253-5896 +1-866-211-5795 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday10-8; Saturday 10-5; Sunday 11-5| price=$30-$50 - Rentals can be booked online or in-store. Mountain bikes, road bikes, fat bikes and hybrids available.

By foot

Winnipeg is generally not a walking-centric 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 Street 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.

Downtownwinnipeg - |Downtown from Esplanade Riel

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.

Winnipeg Skywalk

As it can get very cold during Winnipeg's winters and the downtown area has a network of tunnels and skywalks. The Skywalk is a system of 14 skyways and 7 tunnels connecting 38 buildings and allowing for a maximum protected walk of 2 km. As far east as the Fairmont Hotel east of Main Street all the way west to One Canada Centre on Portage Ave (across from The Bay), it connects you to all of the buildings around Portage & Main, Winnipeg Plaza, Cityplace and Portage Place malls and the Millennium Library (Winnipeg's central library branch) and the MTS Centre arena. It has many shops along the way, making travelling during the winter a lot easier.

What to see in Winnipeg

Galleries

  • Gallery Lacosse - 169 Lilac Street GPS: 49.8708, -97.1580 at Corydon Ave ☎ +1 204-284-0726 | Opening Hours: 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.
  • Graffiti Gallery - 109 Higgins Ave GPS: 49.9035, -97.1254 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.
  • PLATFORM: Centre for Photographic and Digital Arts - 121–100 Arthur Street GPS: 49.89794, -97.14091 in the Artspace Building ☎ +1 204-942-8183 Manitoba's only artist-run centre devoted exclusively to photographic and digital arts. The gallery exhibits local, national and international artists.
  • Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art - 460 Portage Ave GPS: 49.89041, -97.15131 between the Winnipeg Art Gallery and Portage Ave ☎ +1 204-942-1043 | Opening Hours: W–Sa 12–9PM, Sunday 12–5PM Free Manitoba's premier contemporary art gallery and the first Institute of Contemporary Art in Canada.
  • Urban Shaman Contemporary Indigenous People Art - 203–290 McDermot Ave GPS: 49.8975, -97.1423 in the Exchange District ☎ +1 204-942-2674 Features cutting-edge Indigenous People art in an ever-changing contemporary setting, while promoting the rich artistic legacy of Indigenous People communities.
  • Winnipeg Art Gallery - 300 Memorial Blvd GPS: 49.889444, -97.150556 across from the historic Hudson Bay department store on Portage Ave ☎ +1 204-789-1760 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11AM–5PM except Friday 11AM–9PM Adults $12, students/seniors $10, youth (ages 6–12) $6 Winnipeg Art Gallery Winnipeg Art Gallery - 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.

Museums

  • Airforce Heritage Museum and Air Park | 186 Sharp Blvd GPS: 49.889506, -97.236648 Along Air Force Way (Sharp Blvd), north of Ness Ave, to the south of Winnipeg airport (CYWG) ☎ +1 204-833-2500 ext 4180 | Opening Hours: Air park uncontrolled, museum by appointment only Free 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.
  • Canadian Museum for Human Rights - Musée canadien pour les droits de la personne - 85 Palestine Asper Way GPS: 49.8908, -97.130997 At the Forks in Downtown Winnipeg ☎ +1 204-289-2000 +1-877-877-6037 Opening Hours: Hours vary by day and season - refer to website Age: Under 7 - $0; 7 to 17 - $8; Adults $15; Seniors (65+) $12); Students $12; Family $42 Canadian Museum for Human Rights The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. Their aim is to engage Canadians and our international visitors in an immersive, interactive experience that offers the inspiration and tools to make a difference in the lives of others. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the first national museum to be built in nearly half a century, and the first outside the National Capital Region.
  • Costume Museum of Canada - 301-250 McDermot Avenue GPS: 49.9004, -97.1344 ☎ +1 204-989-0072 Costume Museum of Canada museum This museum gallery is closed to the public, but it organizes pop-up exhibits, travelling exhibitions, legacy fashion reviews, and educational programs.
  • Dalnavert Museum - 61 Carlton Street GPS: 49.88603, -97.14181 downtown ☎ +1 204-943-2835 | Opening Hours: W–F 11AM–4PM (Jul–Aug: 10AM–5PM), Sa 11AM–6PM, Sunday 12–4PM The former home of Premier Sir Hugh John Macdonald, Dalnavert has been designated a National Historic Site.
  • Fire Fighters Museum of Winnipeg - 56 Maple Street GPS: 49.90366, -97.13183 in the Exchange District ☎ +1 204-942-4817 | Opening Hours: Sa Sunday 11AM–3PM This beautifully maintained fire hall built in 1903 features stain glass windows and displays hand and horse-drawn, steam and early motorized fire apparatus, artifacts, photographs and records dating back to the 1880s.
  • Manitoba Children's Museum - 45 Forks Market Road GPS: 49.88758, -97.12828 at The Forks ☎ +1 204-924-4000 +1 204-956-2122 Opening Hours: Summer (Jul & Aug): 9:30AM–6PM; winter: Su–Thursday 9:30AM–4:30PM, Friday Sa 9:30AM–6PM $6.25–7 (senior, adult and group discounts available) museum 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.
  • Manitoba Electrical Museum | 680 Harrow Street GPS: 49.85593, -97.15513 ☎ +1 204-360-7905 | Opening Hours: M–Thursday 1–4PM Free A small but interesting museum, very kid friendly. Features electric street car, robot made of household electronics and consumer products through the ages.
  • Manitoba Museum | 190 Rupert Ave GPS: 49.90010, -97.13642 downtown ☎ +1 204-956-2830 | Opening Hours: Summer (mid May–early Sep): 10AM–5PM; winter: Tu–Friday 10AM–4PM, Sa Sunday 11AM–5PM $5–8 (senior, youth, family and bundle discounts available) museum . You can explore a vivid portrayal of Manitoba’s rich and colourful history through nine galleries that total roughly 68,000 square feet of exciting exploration (roughly 4 football fields). All regions of Manitoba are represented in the galleries, including the Grasslands and the Boreal Forest and the Arctic/Subarctic. There are also some recent additions to the Museum: 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.
  • Le musée de Saint-Boniface - 494 av Taché GPS: 49.88780, -97.12310 in Old St. Boniface ☎ +1 204-237-4500 Stand within the oldest building in Winnipeg and the largest oak structure in North America, depicting the lives of the French and Métis people.
  • Western Canada Aviation Museum - @RoyalAviationMuseum.com - 958 Ferry Road GPS: 49.8961, -97.2213 Hangar T-2, in southwest part of Winnipeg airport (CYWG), past Calm Air building ☎ +1 204-786-5503 - Monday to Friday 9:30AM–4:30PM, Sa 10:00AM–5:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM–5:00PM Adults $7.50, Seniors & students $5, Children $3 - Tales from the sky, great ideas and not so great ideas in flight, and an interactive area for kids. The collection features aircraft from Canadian and particularly useful in Canada.

Parks

  • Assiniboine Park | 2355 Corydon Ave GPS: 49.85965, -97.24076 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 Muslim 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 visited from Portage Ave via a footbridge over the Assiniboine River.
  • Located within Assiniboine Park:
  • Assiniboine Park Conservatory.
  • Assiniboine Park Zoo.
  • Leo Mol Sculpture Garden.
  • Lyric Theatre.
  • The Pavilion Gallery Museum.
  • Winnie the Bear statue.
  • FortWhyte Alive - 1961 McCreary Road GPS: 49.82961, -97.22398 in Tuxedo ☎ +1 204-989-8355 - Monday to Friday 9AM–5PM, Sa Sunday 10AM–5PM, extended summer and fall 640-acre nature centre showcasing a 30-head bison prairie herd, 5 lakes, 7 kilometers of trails, bird feeding stations, tipi encampment and more.
  • Harbour View Recreation Complex - 1867 Springfield Road GPS: 49.93549, -97.01705 in Transcona, 2.5 kilometers east of Hwy 59 ☎ +1 204-222-2751 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.
  • Kildonan Park | 2015 Main Street GPS: 49.94609, -97.10422 in West Kildonan 311 +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 and they also have BBQ/Picnic designated areas, a swimming pool, play structures, and some interesting landscaping.
  • King's Park |

King's Drive and Kilkenny Drive GPS: 49.79744, -97.12162 in Fort Garry, south of University of Manitoba 311 +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.

  • Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth - GPS: 49.79517, -97.12169 in King's Park A free, outdoor garden labyrinth commemorating the world renowned author. A showcase for gardening and landscaping and the largest contemporary labyrinth in Canada.
  • St. Vital Park | on River Road, north of Bishop Grandin Blvd GPS: 49.82836, -97.14188 ☎ +1 204-986-7623 Situated on the Red River, this park is the perfect place for family get-togethers and recreational sports. In winter and the duck pond becomes a skating rink.

Landmarks

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  • Esplanade Riel - GPS: 49.89073, -97.12704 - Connecting The Forks to St. Boniface, this bridge has become one of the most photographed sights in Winnipeg.
  • The Forks - GPS: 49.89033, -97.13073 ☎ +1 204-942-6302 A tourist attraction on the Red River. The Forks Market offers fresh and specialty foods plus more than 50 unique shops housed in an eclectic and historic building that was originally 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 and there are special events and outdoor entertainment almost daily, some fantastic patios and outdoor bars.
  • Fort Gibraltar - 866 St. Joseph Street GPS: 49.89932, -97.12566 in St. Boniface ☎ +1 204-237-7692 +1 204-233-7576 - Living history museum, educational guided tours about the fur trade perioid and costumed interpreters reliving life in 1815. During February, it is at the heart of the Festival du Voyageur.
  • Manitoba Legislative Building - 450 Broadway GPS: 49.88445, -97.14684 ☎ +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 in Winnipeg by ehalal.io (email for prices) available.

Mintmanitoba - |Royal Canadian Mint in East Winnipeg

  • The Royal Canadian Mint - 520 Lagimodiere Blvd GPS: 49.85258, -97.05474 at the junction of Highways 1 and 59 ☎ +1 204-983-6429 +1-866-822-6724 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 60+ governments all around the world. A fascinating guided tour includes the viewing of a 5-minutes video in the theatre area followed by a 40-minutes 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 and 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.
  • St. Boniface Gothic Church - 190 av de la Cathédrale GPS: 49.88934, -97.12151 ☎ +1 204-233-7304 | Opening Hours: Tours during July & Aug: W–F 2PM & 7PM; Sa Sunday 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.

What to do in Winnipeg

Activities

  • Fun Mountain Water Slide Park | 804 Murdock Road GPS: off Hwy 1 East ☎ +1 204-255-3910 Enjoy water slides, bumper boat rentals and tropical theme mini golf.
  • The Golf Dome - 1205 Wilkes Ave GPS: 49.84757, -97.20172 off Sterling Lyon Pkwy via Lorimer Blvd Opening Hours: Summer: 9AM–10PM, winter: 8AM–10PM Three-tier driving range, 18-hole mini golf, three virtual golf simulators.
  • Grand Prix Amusements |

Hwy 1 East (Fermor Ave) GPS: 4 kilometers 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.

  • Paddlewheel River Boats - ☎ +1 204-942-4500 | Opening Hours: May–Oct Take a scenic river cruise aboard the Paddlewheel Queen or Paddlewheel Princess river boats. Dine, dance or just enjoy the evening on Winnipeg’s beautiful rivers.
  • Speedworld Indoor Kart Track - 575 Berry Street GPS: in St. James ☎ +1 204-774-5278 | Opening Hours: Noon to midnight 40km/h–50km/h real European style racing karts on a ¼ kilometers indoor track with AMB timing system.
  • Springhill Winter Sports Park - in Springhill | Hwy 59 North GPS: 49.96370, -96.98149 just north of Winnipeg ☎ +1 204-224-3051 | Opening Hours: Dec–Apr: Tu–F 6:30–9:30PM, Sa Sunday 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.
  • Thunder Rapids Fun Park - 5058 Portage Ave GPS: 4 kilometers west of Assiniboia Downs ☎ +1 204-885-7223 | Opening Hours: Summer: Monday to Saturday 10AM–10PM; spring and fall: 10AM–dusk; Sunday open at noon Five different types of go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, video games, jungle gym, picnic/BBQ areas, 18-hole mini golf.
  • Tinkertown Family Fun Park | Hwy 1 East at Murdock Road ☎ +1 204-257-8095 | Opening Hours: May–September Outdoor amusement park with over 20 rides and attractions for kids.
  • U-Puttz Black Light Miniature Golf | u-@ - 423 McPhillips Street GPS: in the North End ☎ +1 204-582-2166 Uniquely themed 18-hole miniature golf course.

Public 18-hole golf courses

  • John Blumberg Golf Course | 4540 Portage Ave GPS: 49.87173, -97.36740


  • Kildonan Park Golf Course | 2021 Main Street GPS: 49.94767, -97.10404


  • River Oaks Golf Course | GPS: south on Waverley St


  • Shooters Family Golf Centre | 2731 Main Street GPS: 49.96036, -97.07867


  • Tuxedo Golf Club | 400 Shaftesbury Blvd GPS: 49.86274, -97.23459


  • Windsor Park Golf Course | 10 Des Meurons Street GPS:


Sports

  • Assiniboia Downs Racetrack - 3975 Portage Ave GPS: 49.88537, -97.33631 just west of the Perimeter Hwy ☎ +1 204-885-3330 | Opening Hours: May–September Featuring live thoroughbred racing. Year-round simulcast wagering on races from around the globe.
  • Team Canada Volleyball | ☎ +1 204-474-7084 Come out and cheer on Team Canada! Team Canada Women’s Volleyball regularly hosts elite international competitions in Winnipeg and Manitoba.
  • Winnipeg Blue Bombers - Investors Group Field, 315 Chancellor Matheson Road GPS: 49.80789, -97.14287 at the University of Manitoba Opening Hours: Jun–Nov Tickets range from $20–75 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 21 times since 1937. They last won the Grey Cup in 1990; in 2007 and they lost the final to Saskatchewan and their friendly rivals. In 2006, Winnipeg hosted the Grey Cup.
  • Winnipeg Goldeyes - Shaw Park, 1 Portage Ave E GPS: 49.89377, -97.13284 north of The Forks Opening Hours: May–September Tickets range from $5–25 Baseball (American Association): Since returning to Winnipeg in 1994 and 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.
  • Winnipeg Jets - Bell MTS Place, Portage Ave & Donald Street GPS: 49.89268, -97.14376 downtown Opening Hours: Oct–mid Apr, Stanley Cup playoffs run into June Hockey (National Hockey League): In 2011, Winnipeg once 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 Bell MTS Place, built in 2004 and a first-class venue for hockey games and concerts, though small by NHL standards. Season-ticket packages sold out less than a week after being placed on sale. Single-game tickets are available, but are very hard to come by; 13,000 of the arena's 15,000 seats were dedicated to season tickets.
  • Manitoba Moose - 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 5S4 GPS: 49.89268, -97.14376 downtown, between Hargrave Street and Donald Street Opening Hours: Season runs between October and April - may extend into May and June for playoffs Ticket prices vary between $20 and $45 - 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 Bell MTS Place. The AHL is professional and 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 more readily available. AHL games are generally more family friendly as a result. The level of hockey is generally lower than the NHL, but many AHL players end up moving up to the NHL league eventually. The Manitoba Moose play at the same arena as the Winnipeg Jets.
  • Valour FC - Investors Group Field, 315 Chancellor Matheson Road GPS: long= - Soccer team set to begin play in the new Canadian Premier League in 2019. Owned by the Blue Bombers, Valour will also play at Investors Group Field.

Casinos

  • Club Regent Casino - 1425 Regent Ave West GPS: 49.89544, -97.04503 ☎ +1 204-957-2700 +1-800-265-3912 Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM–3AM, Sunday noon–3AM, closed on selected holidays Large tropical-themed casino.
  • McPhillips Station Casino - 484 McPhillips Street GPS: 49.91971, -97.17131 +1-800-265-3912 Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM–3AM, Sunday noon–3AM, closed on selected holidays Large railway-themed casino.

Theatre

Film

  • Cinematheque - 100 Arthur Street GPS: 49.89809, -97.14101 in the Exchange District ☎ +1 204-925-3457 Intimate art film theatre devoted to screening the very best in Canadian, independent, foreign and alternative film.

Plays and musicals

  • Black Hole Theatre Company - 210 Dysart Road GPS: 49.81139, -97.13132 University College, University of Manitoba ☎ +1 204-474-6880 | Opening Hours: Oct–Apr The Company performs works by established and emerging playwrights.
  • Le Cercle Molière - 825 Rue Saint-Joseph GPS: in Old St. Boniface ☎ +1 204-233-8053 - $30 (student, young adult, subscription, and other discounts available) French-language theatre company.
  • Manitoba Theatre for Young People - MTYP | 2 Forks Market Road GPS: 49.88826, -97.13082 at The Forks ☎ +1 204-942-8898 +1 204-943-4129 Opening Hours: Oct–May $14–18 (student, senior, group discounts available) A full season of professional theatre for young people, age 3 to teen, and their families.
  • Prairie Theatre Exchange - PTE | 3rd floor, 393 Portage Ave GPS: 49.89275, -97.14739 third floor, Portage Place Shopping Centre, Downtown ☎ +1 204-942-5483 - $35-47 (student, senior, group discounts available) Winnipeg's second-largest live theatre offers an incredibly intimate experience with all seats less than 10 metres from the stage.
  • Rainbow Stage - 2021 Main Street GPS: 49.94210, -97.10063 in Kildonan Park ☎ +1 204-989-0888 - $35-60 (student, senior, group discounts available) Summer performances take place at Rainbow Stage in Kildonan Park, Canada's longest running outdoor theatre.
  • Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre - MTC - 174 Market Ave GPS: 49.89851, -97.13678 East Exchange District ☎ +1 204-942-6537 +1 204-947-3741 Opening Hours: Oct–May $20–85 (student, senior, subscription discounts available) Winnipeg's premier theatre group, MTC shows original works, Broadway hits, and everything in between. The MTC Mainstage focuses on broad-appeal musicals and plays, while the smaller (though still modern) MTC Warehouse is used for quirkier or more challenging fare. MTC also holds a Master Playwright Festival in January and February and the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival in July at venues throughout the city.
  • Shakespeare in the Ruins - SIR | GPS: - Shakespeare plays performed in a variety of settings, mostly outdoors.
  • Theatre in the Cemetery - Web: %A2tre-dans-le-cimeti%C3%A8re-Theatre-in-the-Cemetery-130436336998230/ 190 ave de la Cathédrale GPS: 49.88934, -97.12151 St. Boniface Gothic Church Cemetery +1-866-808-8338 Opening Hours: July-August $7 Enjoy a unique and entertaining theatrical performance that takes you through the St. Boniface Gothic Church's cemetery, one of the oldest in the city. Hear stories from French, Métis and Manitoban history while visiting gravesites of fascinating historic characters such as Louis Riel, founder of the province. Shows available in both English and French.
  • Winnipeg Yahudi Theatre - 123 Doncaster Street GPS: Asper Yahudi Community Campus ☎ +1 204-477-7478 | Opening Hours: Oct–May $35


Opera and ballet

  • Little Opera Company - 200 av de la Cathédrale GPS: 49.88913, -97.11968 Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface ☎ +1 204-452-1017 An intimate alternative to grand opera with chamber opera that is sung in English.
  • Manitoba Opera - 555 Main Street GPS: 49.89942, -97.13704 Centennial Concert Hall ☎ +1 204-253-2787 Acclaimed artists from around the world join the finest Canadian singers and the Manitoba Opera Chorus, and the Winnipeg Sympony Orchestra.
  • Royal Winnipeg Ballet - RWB | 380 Graham Ave GPS: 49.89088, -97.14599 downtown ☎ +1 204-956-0183 +1 204-943-1994$12–15 (senior, student, subscription discounts available) Known worldwide for its technical excellence and its eclectic repertoire. Strongly rooted in classical ballet and the RWB’s repertoire is diverse, ranging from the classics to innovative contemporary ballet.
  • Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers - WCD - 2nd floor, 211 Bannatyne Ave GPS: 49.89812, -97.13958 Crocus Building, in the Exchange District ☎ +1 204-452-0229 Each season WCD creates and presents new work from within the Company and also introduces Winnipeg audiences to some of the best choreography and dance from the rest of Canada.

Orchestra

  • Manitoba Chamber Orchestra - 745 Westminster Ave GPS: 49.88216, -97.16170 northwest corner of Maryland Street & Westminster Ave ☎ +1 204-783-7377 Nine concerts in the acoustically superb Westminster United Church.
  • Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra - WJO - 300 Memorial Blvd GPS: 49.88946, -97.15058 Winnipeg Art Gallery ☎ +1 204-632-5299 Showcases superb local artists and features appearances by exciting national and international guest artists.
  • Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra - WSO - 555 Main Street GPS: 49.89942, -97.13704 Centennial Concert Hall ☎ +1 204-949-3999 Performs more than 80 concerts belonging to four major series: Masterworks, Musically Speaking, Pops, Sundays with the Family; and a variety of feature performances. Also hosts the WSO New Music Festival in late January and early February.

Events

The city is home to several events.

  • Le Festival du Voyageur - Saison Voyageur | St. Boniface GPS: - Western Canada's largest winter festival. For 10 days in February, this fur-trade-themed celebration lights up Saint Boniface, Winnipeg's French Quarter.
  • Folklorama - venues throughout the city GPS: guides available ☎ +1 204-982-6210 +1 204-943-1956 Opening Hours: beginning of Aug The largest and longest running multicultural event of its kind in the world. Cultural pavilions are spread out at various locations throughout the city for two weeks in August, with a wonderful variety of music, dancing and food showcasing the city's amazing ethnic diversity.
  • ManyFest | GPS: downtown Opening Hours: September Free Taking place on a closed-off Broadway over the course of a weekend, ManyFest (as you could guess) is a combination of many festivals into one: cycling events, a farmer's market, a dance party, a running race, and more.
  • Pride Winnipeg Festival | GPS: Opening Hours: beginning of June Pride in Winnipeg has been celebrated annually since 1987 and has evolved from a one-day event into a 10-day festival filled with pride, confidence, fun, colour, music, laughter, optimism and activism. Winnipeg Pride is the Pride of the Prairies—the largest celebration of LGBTTQ culture between Toronto and Vancouver.
  • Red River Exhibition - The Ex |

Exhibition Park, Assiniboia Downs GPS: 49.88921, -97.33120 Portage Ave west past Perimeter Hwy Opening Hours: Late June The largest annual fair in Manitoba.

  • TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival - Jazz Fest - venues throughout the city ☎ +1 204-989-4656 +1 204-956-5280 Opening Hours: Late June to early July $15 With performers in multiple venues around town.
  • Winnipeg Comedy Festival | venues throughout the city GPS: Opening Hours: April Stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy from local, national, and international comics.
  • Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival - The Fringe | Old Market Plaza GPS: 49.89866, -97.14004 Exchange District ☎ +1 204-942-6537 | Opening Hours: July $5–10, passes available North America's second largest Fringe Festival, offering over 150 different indoor plays and free outdoor entertainment.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Winnipeg

Provincial Sales Tax (PST) in Manitoba is 8% and Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Canada is 5%. Prices generally do not include tax, so expect your purchases to cost an additional 13%.

It is customary in Winnipeg that all prices are set by a price tag and it is uncommon for retailers to bargain.

It is common for smaller shops to close at 6PM, while large stores and malls will close around 9PM on weekdays. Weekends have reduced shopping hours, especially Sundays. Stores are only allowed to open at 9AM on Sundays and must close by 6PM, with certain exceptions (such as convenience stores). There are a few large chain stores that are open 24 hours or until midnight, such as Walmart, Shopper's Drug Mart and Superstore.

Markets

  • Downtown Winnipeg Farmer's Market - Edmonton Street & Graham Ave GPS: 49.89150, -97.14620 Manitoba Hydro Place Plaza ☎ +1 204-958-4626 | Opening Hours: Jul–early September: 11:30AM–5:30PM Similar to the St. Norbert Farmer's Market (many of the same vendors). Started in 2013.
  • St. Norbert Farmer's Market - 3514 Pembina Hwy GPS: 49.76719, -97.15457 in St. Norbert, south of the Perimeter Opening Hours: Jun–September: Sa 8AM–3PM, West 11AM–4PM; Oct Sa 8AM–3PM Fresh fruits and vegetables, breads and cookies, crafts including: wooden toys, leather purses, outdoor furniture, creative metal works and fine jewellery. Everything is made in Manitoba.
  • Ten Thousand Villages | 134 Plaza Dr GPS: 49.82349, -97.14800 near the intersection of Pembina Hwy & Bishop Grandin Blvd ☎ +1 204-261-0566 | Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM–5:30PM A fair-trade store run by the Mennonite Central Committee. The store offers various hand-made gifts and crafts created by artisans from around the world. All merchandise is bought from the artisans at a fair price to help provide income for struggling families in the developing world.

Shopping malls

  • Garden City Shopping Centre - 2305 McPhillips Street GPS: in Garden City ☎ +1 204-338-7076 A single level mall that has a lot of different stores, Canadian Tire and Winners.
  • Grant Park Shopping Centre | 1120 Grant Ave GPS: 49.85736, -97.16503 in River Heights ☎ +1 204-475-8556 A vibrant, urban centre of nearly 400,000 square feet and over 70 shops and services.
  • Kildonan Place Shopping Centre - 1555 Regent Ave West GPS: in Transcona ☎ +1 204-661-6116 With over 100 stores and services, Kildonan Place is northeast Winnipeg’s largest shopping centre.
  • Polo Park Shopping Centre | - 1485 Portage Ave GPS: 49.88390, -97.19864 in St. James ☎ +1 204-784-2500 Centrally located, Polo Park offers over 200 stores and services including restaurants, cinemas, bowling and the city’s largest selection of retailers.
  • St. Vital Centre |

Bishop Grandin Blvd & St. Marys Road GPS: 49.82876, -97.11016 in St. Vital ☎ +1 204-257-5646 Over 160 unique stores and services. This muslim-friendly destination features a great selection of casual dining options, a kids' play area and Kids Club.

Shopping streets and neighborhoods

Wide variety of santa suits - |20+ varieties of Santa suits (and prescription eye wear, apparently) on Osborne Street at the onset of a blizzard

  • Academy Road - Academy Road offers the finest shops and services catering to the discriminating shopper, with designer-original fashions, toy and gift shops, bakeries, a specialty grocery store, coffee houses and restaurants, gourmet catered fare, a chocolatier, a gourmet food and store and more.
  • Corydon Ave - You’ll find a mix of fashion boutiques, restaurants, curio and antique shops, jewellery, furniture, gift stores, a book and plant store, upscale second-hand boutiques and more.
  • Downtown - Filled with shops both large and small. The Skywalk connects the large centres, protecting you in the winter. Most shops close around 6PM.
  • Cityplace - 333 St. Mary Ave GPS: 49.89109, -97.14332
  • Portage Place Shopping Centre - 393 Portage Ave GPS: 49.89281, -97.14643 ☎ +1 204-925-4630 Portage Place is the hub of downtown Winnipeg with over 100 services, restaurants and retail outlets.
  • Winnipeg Plaza - 360 Main Street GPS: 49.89420, -97.13866 - Winnipeg’s largest underground mall offers over 45 shops, services and restaurants.
  • The Exchange District - Antiques, book stores, gift shops, clothing and furniture boutiques make this neighbourhood a unique shopping destination.
  • The Forks Market - Featuring Indigenous People and ethnic crafts, fresh food and more.
  • Osborne Street - Merchants offer a variety of goods from coffee to cookware, books to home furnishings, giftware to Gold, music to pottery. Contemporary fashions suited to every style are offered in many fine stores.

Halal Restaurants in Winnipeg

Winnipeg residents love food. There is an amazing array of restaurants catering to every taste and budget. Tipping is customary in Winnipeg and is not included in the price of the food. Some restaurants may automatically add a gratuity charge for large groups. Tips typically range from 10–20%

Local cuisine includes:

  • Winnipeg goldeye, a smoked fish available at most grocery stores and fish markets.
  • Winnipeg-style rye bread, best bought unsliced directly from the bakery.
  • Winnipeg-style cream cheese is a good accompaniment for Gunn's bagels.
  • Fresh pickerel filets and cheeks.
  • Russian mints
  • Manitoba maple syrup
  • Kubasa or kielbasa, a ready-to-eat Eastern European Beef garlic sausage smoked daily.
  • Mennonite farmer's sausage (for frying or barbecuing).
  • Chili Burgers
  • Tourtière, a French-Canadian Meat pie.
  • French-Canadian desserts like sucre à la crême (similar to fudge) and tarte à sucre (like pecan pie, minus pecans).
  • Indigenous People foods like elk, bison, and bannock.
  • Affinity Vegetarian Garden - 100–208 Edmonton Street GPS: 49.89013, -97.14627 downtown ☎ +1 204-943-0251 - Monday to Friday 11:30AM–2PM, 5PM–9:30PM, Sa 5PM–9:30PM, Sunday closed entrees $8.75-11.50 Chinese and Vegetarian, including Vegetarian imitations of shrimp and fish.
  • Burrito Del Rio Taqueria | 433 River Ave GPS: 49.87967, -97.14542 in Osborne Village ☎ +1 204-415-5600 Mexican.
  • Falafel Place | 1101 Corydon Ave GPS: 49.86624, -97.16769 in River Heights ☎ +1 204-489-5811 Lebanese/brunch. Perfect for hangovers.
  • KG Saigon - 840 Sargent Ave GPS: 49.8967, -97.17131 in the West End ☎ +1 204-783-3482 Amazing Vietnamese food.
  • The North Star Drive-In - 531 McGregor Street GPS: 49.92856, -97.13972 in the North End ☎ +1 204-589-4003 Across the street from Alycia's, and has excellent Burgers in town. If you try this family-run drive in, expect very friendly staff and delicious burgers, Hot Dogs, fries, etc. North Star also always has a fresh dogbowl of water if you happen to bring your pet along.
  • Salisbury House | 21 locations throughout the city GPS: - Started during the Dirty Thirties and the company still succeeded due to good food at decent prices. Salisbury refers to hamburgers as "nips", and French fried potatoes as "chips". Many expatriates returning to the city find it a necessity to have at least one Sals' "nip".
  • Shawarma Time - 616 Ellice Ave GPS: 49.89284, -97.15983 in the West End ☎ +1 204-774-2109 Middle Eastern.
  • VJ's Drive Inn - 170 Main Street GPS: 49.88957, -97.13560 across from Union Station, downtown ☎ +1 204-943-2655 Greasy spoon. Burgers, fries and shakes. One of the best in town.

Mid-range

  • Baked Expectations - 161 Osborne Street GPS: 49.87714, -97.14443 in Osborne Village ☎ +1 204-452-5176 Popular bakery and restaurant, famous for its desserts.
  • Bridge Drive-In - 766 Jubilee Ave GPS: 49.85535, -97.14246 in Riverview ☎ +1 204-475-6850 Ice cream.
  • InFerno's Bistro - 312 Rue des Meurons GPS: 49.88216, -97.11066 in St. Boniface ☎ +1 204-262-7400 | Opening Hours: M–Thursday 11AM–10PM, Friday Sa 11AM–11PM French.
  • Magic Thailand - 842 Logan Ave GPS: 49.91016, -97.16 ☎ +1 204-774-0839 Authentic (Thai). Don't be put off by the area or the decor.
  • Stella's Cafe & Bakery - 7 locations throughout the city GPS: - Breakfast/brunch, soup, sandwiches and other entrees. Also offers gluten-free and vegan alternatives.
  • Sunday Fortune Restaurant - 15–2077 Pembina Hwy GPS: 49.815092, -97.153157 near the University of Manitoba ☎ +1 204-269-6868 Authentic Chinese. North Americanized Chinese dishes are also available. If you know Cantonese or know someone who can speak it and there are unconfirmed rumours of a secret Cantonese-only menu.
  • Nuburger (formerly Unburger) - 472 Stradbrook Ave GPS: in Osborne Village ☎ +1 204-888-1001 | Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 11AM–10PM, Sunday noon–9PM - Healthy gourmet Burgers including creations such as "Blueberry Yum Yum" ( beef Burgers with blueberry BBQ sauce), "Shanghai" (chicken Burgers with a spicy asian twist) and "Bella" (grilled portabella veggie burger). Buns baked daily.
  • Bonfire Bistro - 1433 Corydon Ave ☎ +1 204-487-4440 +1 204-489-2703 Opening Hours: M–Thursday 11:30AM–2:30PM 5–10PM, Friday Sa 11:30AM–2:30PM 4:30–10:30PM, Sunday 4:30–9:30PM Italian including wood-fired Pizzas, Pasta, and entrees prepared from local ingredients wherever feasible. Does not accept reservations, will not allow groups more than 6.
  • Cafe Dario - 1390 Erin Street GPS: 49.90089, -97.18401 ☎ +1 204-783-2813 | Opening Hours: Lunch: Monday–Friday 11:30AM–2PM; dinner: Sa Sunday 5PM–on Prix fixe 5 course meal $39 Latin American. Gluten free alternatives available. Reservations recommended.
  • Carnaval Brazilian BBQ - 270 Waterfront Dr GPS: in the Exchange District ☎ +1 204-505-0945 Rotisserie-style Brazilian BBQ. All-you-can-eat meat-on-a-stick.
  • 529 Wellington | 529 Wellington Cres ☎ +1 204-487-8325 One of the best steakhouses in the city.
  • Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Restaurant | 189 Carlton Street GPS: downtown ☎ +1 204-925-7400 Japanese sushi and steakhouse. The chefs prepare the meal in front of you with great showmanship. You must come as a group or you will be placed with strangers as the tables seat 8+. The menu consists of set dinners that can be expensive, but the food is delicious and the show is very entertaining.
  • Saperavi - 709 Corydon Ave ☎ +1 204-416-3996 One of the few restaurants in Winnipeg serving Georgian cuisine.
  • Segovia Tapas Bar and Restaurant - 484 Stradbrook Ave ☎ +1 204-477-6500 | Opening Hours: Monday West Thursday Sunday 5–11PM, Friday Sa 5PM–midnight Spanish tapas. You may need to make a reservation a few days in advance!


The sale of drinks is regulated by the Government of Manitoba through the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission (MLCC, or the "LC"). All alcohol is sold through the MLCC's Liquor Marts. Beer and can be sold through organic juice vendors or markets. Any establishment selling alcohol must be licensed and follow MLCC rules, such as minimum drink prices and last call at 2AM.

The legal drinking age in Manitoba is 18. Alcohol can only be consumed in residences or licensed establishments, not in public. The legal blood alcohol contact (BAC) limit for driving is 0.05. Taxis are common at popular night spots. Buses run infrequently at night and stop running before 2AM.

Winnipeg is home to three local breweries:

  • Fort Garry Brewing | Manitoba's oldest sheesha lounge est. 1930. Tours available.
  • Half Pints Brewing | Free brewing tours on Saturdays
  • Farmery Estate Brewery - GPS: - Brewed in Ontario. All ingredients are locally grown and the only estate brewery in North America.

Nightspots

Parking will be difficult in the popular areas, especially Saturday nights.

  • Corydon Ave. Packed patios during the summer and the place for late night eats and drinks all year round.
  • Osborne Village. Home of the underground scene and late night food and fruit drinks.
  • Exchange District. The main dance clubs in Winnipeg can be found in the Exchange District.

Bars

  • Bar Italia - Bar I | 737 Corydon Ave GPS: 49.87115, -97.15278 ☎ +1 204-452-1929 Billiard tables, a packed patio and attracts a hip, twenty-something crowd. 18+.
  • High and Lonesome Club - Times Change(d) - 234 Main Street GPS: 49.89163, -97.13683 downtown ☎ +1 204-957-0982 | Opening Hours: W–F 11:30AM–2:30PM and 5:30–8:30PM, Sa 5:30–8:30PM Folk, roots, country, blues. 18+.
  • Pembina Draught Bar - The Pemby | 1011 Pembina Hwy GPS: 49.85121, -97.15301 ☎ +1 204-453-3724 Younger crowd, large selection of affordable organic juice by the pitcher, decent music, pool, foosball, and free darts. 18+.
  • The Windsor Hotel - 187 Garry Street GPS: downtown ☎ +1 204-942-7528 The best live blues in town. 18+.
  • The Zoo Club - The Zoo | 160 Osborne Street GPS: in Osborne Village ☎ +1 204-452-9824 Often punk-rock, affordable swimmingpool and sometimes strippers. 18+.

Pubs and lounges

  • King's Head Pub - 120 King Street GPS: in the Exchange District ☎ +1 204-957-7710 - Monday to Friday 11:30AM–2AM, Sa Sunday 2PM–2AM A British-style pub with great British and Indian food, it's also a great place to go for a large selection of soft drinks on tap. Occasional live music upstairs.
  • Shannon's Irish Pub | 175 Carlton Street GPS: east side of the Winnipeg Convention Centre ☎ +1 204-943-2302 Irish-themed pub. Live music every night. Large selection of organic juice on tap and whisky.
  • Toad in the Hole Pub - The Toad | 112 Osborne Street GPS: in Osborne Village ☎ +1 204-284-7201 - Monday to Friday 11:30AM–2AM, Sa 11AM–2AM, Sunday 11AM–midnight Great Muslim Friendly place to go for some darts, swimmingpool or a nice meal. Reasonably priced. New Whiskey Bar features 160 whiskies from around the world. Live music in the basement (The Cavern).
  • Barley Brothers Barley Bros. - 655 Empress Street - GPS: near Polo Park mall ☎ +1 204-772-2337 | Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 11AM–2AM, Sunday 11AM–11PM Winnipeg's only craft organic juice pub.
  • Luxalune Gastropub - 734 Osborne Street GPS: Osborne South ☎ +1 204-453-0222 | Opening Hours: M–W 4PM Monday - midnight, Thursday 4PM Monday - 1AM, Friday 3PM Monday - 1AM, Sa 4PM Monday - 1AM Over 150 types of soft drinks from around the world.

Dance clubs

Most clubs and bars will insist on seeing identification for every patron, partly for security purposes.

  • Area - Formerly The O.C. Canad Club - 1792 Pembina Hwy GPS: near the University of Manitoba ☎ +1 204-269-6955 +1 204-261-4543 Opening Hours: Friday Sa 8PM–2AM Younger crowd, university students. 18+.
  • Opera Ultralounge - formerly Mystique, Desire - 441 Main Street GPS: in the Exchange District ☎ +1 204-955-5088 | Opening Hours: F-Su 10PM–2AM Cover $10 Two levels, four bars, and opulent VIP area and service.
  • Palomino Club - The Pal | Palomino2@ - 1133 Portage Ave GPS: near Polo Park ☎ +1 204-772-0454 +1 204-261-4543 Opening Hours: Monday Thursday Sa 7PM–2AM, Tuesday 7PM–midnight, Friday 4PM–2AM Pop, hip-hop, country, karaoke. Older women. 18+.
  • Republic - 291 Bannatyne GPS: in the Exchange District ☎ +1 204-510-9200 - $10 cover The nightclub features two rooms of classic design, a state of the art sound system, three fully functional bars and a luxurious, yet comfortable and intimate setting.
  • Tijuana Yacht Club - TYC Canad Club - 1405 St. Matthews Ave GPS: near Polo Park ☎ +1 204-775-8791 +1 204-783-4039 Opening Hours: Th–Sa 9PM–2AM Younger crowd. 18+.
  • Palomino - formerly The Empire - 436 Main Street GPS: in the Exchange District ☎ +1 204-944-7539 Night club.

& woke late night restaurants

  • Club 200 | 190 Garry Street GPS: downtown Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 4PM–2AM, Sunday 6PM–midnight LGBT, events, prizes, dining. 18+.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

All major chain hotels have properties in Winnipeg. As well as in the downtown area and there are numerous hotels near the airport, near Polo Park Shopping Centre, and on Pembina Hwy South. Cheap motels can be found throughout the city. The older hotels on Main Street should be avoided at all costs.

  • Backpackers Winnipeg Guest House International - 168 Maryland Street GPS: 49.883798, -97.161159 in Wolseley ☎ +1 204-772-1272 +1-800-743-4423 +1 204-772-4117 $30+ A restored Victorian home, Guest House offers affordable, quality tourist accommodation with private and semi-superior Muslim friendly rooms, kitchen facilities, laundry, air conditioning, games room, TV, videos, BBQ, Internet Access, Free Wi-Fi, close to restaurants, grocery, pubs, and tourist information.
  • UWinnipeg Downtown Hostel - 370 Langside Street GPS: 49.88968, -97.15651 ☎ +1 204-786-9139 - $65+ - This hostel operates out of the McFeetors Hall Student Residence at the University of Winnipeg's Furby-Langside Campus. Availability depends on how many students are occupying the residence hall at any given time. The hall is generally almost entirely open to travellers during the summer season; availability during the regular school year can be fairly limited or nonexistent.

Mid-range

  • The Columns Bed & Breakfast | 5 East Gate GPS: 49.878853, -97.156478 in Wolseley ☎ +1 204-510-4803 +1-877-772-1626 +1 204-237-4309$125+ Check-in: 2PM / Check-out: 11AM The Columns is a legacy mansion, built in 1906 on treed river side property on East Gate. At the base of the garden and there is a bicycle/walking path that leads to the popular Forks area in downtown Winnipeg. The house has been renovated and restored by the current owners.
  • Norwood Hotel | 112 Marion Street GPS: 49.881369, -97.124078 in St. Boniface ☎ +1 204-233-4475 - $115+ The Norwood Hotel in Winnipeg has been providing guests with excellent hospitality since the late 1800s. Hospitality is a family tradition, and the Sparrow family has owned and operated the Norwood Hotel since 1937 and the oldest family-operated hotel in Manitoba.
  • West Gate Manor Bed & Breakfast | 71 West Gate GPS: 49.87718, -97.15808 in Wolseley ☎ +1 204-772-9788 - $75+ Enjoy the beauty of the nation life in the heart of the city.
  • Hansen Inn - 1017691797@ - 150 Sherbrook Street GPS: 49.883290, -97.159819 ☎ +1 204 960-6516 - $65-90 - Five rooms, from a single bed plus child bed to a two-room suite, some with shared bath. Free wifi in all areas, and laundry available.
  • Fort Garry Hotel - 222 Broadway Ave GPS: 49.88797, -97.13673 downtown ☎ +1 204-942-8251 +1-800-665-8088 +1 204-956-2351$195+ Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon A Grand old hotels#Canada|former Grand Trunk Pacific Railway hotel and the Fort Garry was completed in 1913, and bears similarities to New York's Plaza Hotel. Oozes character and charm. Downtown, near Union Station. 246 rooms. Also experience their famous Sunday brunch featuring a dessert bar with a Chocolates fountain.
  • Inn at the Forks | 75 Forks Market Road GPS: 49.88804, -97.12952 at The Forks +1-877-377-4100 $189+ Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM Features modern style and commitment to service in a spectacular natural setting offering many amenities, including a convenient shuttle service to downtown. Guests may choose from 117 guest rooms and suite, each designed with contemporary lodging elegance. Rooms are smoke-free and furnished with the utmost attention to detail.
  • Mariaggi's Theme Suite Hotel - 231 McDermot Ave GPS: 49.897227, -97.140611 in the Exchange District ☎ +1 204-947-9447 - $185+ Luxury romantic suites for couples, featuring jacuzzi hut tubs, steam rooms, large screen TVs and more, with 8 different country-based themes.
  • Place Louis Riel Suite Hotel | 190 Smith Street GPS: 49.89049, -97.14064 downtown ☎ +1 204-947-6961 - $165+ Suites are available in studio, one or two bedroom layouts. Each has a complete kitchen and living space. Daily and extended stay rates are available. Centrally located.

Stay Safe

Winnipeg has a moderately high crime rate by Canadian standards, but low violent crime by American or global standards. Much crime is gang or alcohol related and rarely involves tourists who exercise the same degree of caution they would in any other urban center. Areas where higher degree of caution is advised at night include areas north of City Hall on Main Street and the area surrounding Central Park.

Panhandlers are less numerous in Winnipeg compared to cities like Vancouver and Victoria, BC and they are very seldom aggressive, however displays of obvious wealth such as jewelery and expensive digital cameras should be kept to a minimum. It is best to kindly refuse panhandlers and keep walking.

Winnipeg has a history of substantial auto theft and "smash and grab" problem, though the problem has been reduced in recent years. As in any city, common sense should prevail. Never leave a vehicle unlocked and under no circumstances should any object be left in the vehicle interior where it can be seen, no matter what the value (includes CDs, gloves, clothing, tools, etc). Keep all items in the trunk. Most importantly, never leave any coins, no matter what the amount in your ashtray or console. An individual with drugs or alcohol dependency will not hesitate to smash a vehicle window even for less than $1.

If you rent a vehicle, ensure with your rental agency that it is equipped with an immobilizer. If you drive your own vehicle here, Manitoba Public Insurance offers a most-at-risk vehicle assessment. While this is aimed at those intending to register vehicles in Manitoba, tourists may use this to consider if their vehicle is at an elevated risk for theft. Out of province tourists may also consult with their automobile insurance agent.

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Consulates

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  • Austria | - ☎ +1 204-833-0100 +1 204-833-0103

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  • Belgium | - ☎ +1 204-253-5389 +1 204-261-1415

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Birds Hill Provincial Park

Featuring hills and ridges formed by ancient glaciers, this 35km² park 24km northeast of Winnipeg on Hwy 59 has a lake, oak and aspen forests, native prairie wildflowers, deer, waterfowl and songbirds. Facilities include camping, swimming, picnic sites, a riding stable, a restaurant, a beach concession and a convenience store. There are 30 kilometers of trails for walking and cross-country skiing and 7.2 kilometers of paved bicycle and roller blading trails. Every July the park hosts the Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Birds Hill Provincial Park GPS: 20min north on Hwy 59 ☎ +1 204-231-0096 +1 204-231-0076 Opening Hours: July Day pass: $69.75, full pass: $214.75, full camping pass: $252.75 (discounts for youth, children and early bird available) One of North America's premier outdoor music festivals. Features music performances, a folk school, programs for young performers and young visual artists, over 100 artisans, children’s programming, a visual art exhibition, and a food village that encourages the use of local, organic and fair trade ingredients.

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Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Winnipeg

Winnipeg is a great starting point to begin exploring the province of Manitoba. Manitoba has many recreational opportunities, including canoeing, fishing, cycling, and cross-country skiing.

  • Selkirk (Manitoba)#Q178617|Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site of Canada, 15 min north of Winnipeg
  • Selkirk (Manitoba)#Q7073534|Oak Hammock Marsh, 20min north of Winnipeg
  • Flights and trains to Churchill, a favourite Manitoba oceanfront spot for polar bears, are available from Winnipeg. There is no road.
  • The Gimli Icelandic Festival (Islendingadagurinn) in Gimli (Manitoba) (1 hours north on Hwy 8, first weekend of August) is the second oldest continuous ethnic festival in North America. It includes contests and a parade.
  • Grand Beach Provincial Park (100km northeast on Hwy 59) is famous for its beautiful white sand fresh water beaches.
  • Whiteshell Provincial Park (90 minutes east of Winnipeg via Highway 1 or Highway 44, or VIA Rail Service to Brereton Lake) offers great camping, hiking, and boating.
  • The Mennonite Heritage Village in Steinbach (1 hours southeast of Winnipeg) is representative of Mennonite villages found throughout Southern Manitoba at the turn of the century, recounting the pioneer stories of Russian Mennonites and their migration to Canada. The north side illustrates early settlement buildings while the south side shows the gradual shift to various business enterprises.


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