Things to do in Manitoba

Take the exclusive route with this guided Tundra Buggy day tour. Get adventurous as you ride along the trail network of the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. Scan the landscape for arctic species while listening to the best insider tips from your guide. Board a Tundra Buggy and prepare for a unique experience around Churchill’s most remote and exclusive areas. Explore the subarctic environment while your guide provides information about the regional nature and amazing animals. Lookout for arctic fox, arctic hare, caribou, and polar bears that have returned from the sea ice. Spot over 200 species of birds while driving in an authentic Tundra Buggy.

Relax and refresh before your departure or in-between flights in the comfort of the Plaza Premium Lounge at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. Located in domestic/international departures across from Gate 6, enjoy comfortable seating, complimentary WiFi, local and international newspapers and magazines while waiting for your flight. Choose from a wide selection of food, as well as an open bar with a range of beverages. Choose from 3-hour or 6-hour lounge access to suit your schedule.

Explore Downtown Winnipeg on 5 self-guided walking tours. Listen to hands-free audio and have the freedom to explore the city at your own pace. You do not have to complete all the tours in one day as the tours are yours to use any day or time you like. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play! Our Wealthy Winnipeg tour takes you to a once-exclusive section of Winnipeg's downtown. Starting at the old Hudson's Bay store, this tour takes you through part of the old neighborhood Broadway and Memorial area while exploring some of the interesting people and places from Winnipeg's history. Learn about the Manitoba Archives Building and the Winnipeg Jail. Hear about the Manitoba Legislative Building and see some memorials to the early settlers who were a huge part of Manitoba's beginnings. Get ready to learn about Winnipeg's exciting theatrical history on the Winnipeg in the Limelight Theatre Tour. It will take you through the old theatre district where in days gone by you could catch a Vaudeville show or the all new "talking pictures". Hear about and see some of the oldest theatres in North America that still exist today. Tour highlights include The Met, Winnipeg's Exchange District, Old Market Square, City Hall and the Burton Cummings Theatre. Enjoy a guided tour through Corydon Avenue & Osborne Village, two of Winnipeg's liveliest neighbourhoods. As cultural hotspots of the central city, these neighbourhoods are steeped in history, but better known for their local traditions, entertainment and energy. You will be introduced to several eateries, hangouts, festivals and traditions that only a local could tell you, before ending the tour at the heart of the city, the Legislative Courtyard. Tour highlights include the Big Buddha mural, the famous Kawaii Crepe, Confusion Corner, Winnipeg's Golden Boy & more! Winnipeg's Most Haunted walking tour begins at the Forks and goes through downtown Winnipeg to Pantages Playhouse. Learn about the area's many creepy locations that have been host to unexplainable and possibly supernatural occurrences!. Not only that, but you'll hear about a few locations outside the downtown area. We'll show you some of the spookiest buildings, theatres & churches Winnipeg has to offer! Some highlights of the tour include the Burton Cummings Theatre, the Masonic Temple, the Hamilton House, Vaughan Street Jail, and the Demon Hotel! Explore the many different locations that make up The Forks Walking Tour! You’ll experience the many turning points of history from the first indigenous people to meet here, to all the new features of today! We’ll end at the CN Stage and Field, where you’ll learn a few facts about the stage and surrounding area! Tour highlights include the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the Oodena Celebration Circle, the Forks Market, MTYP, and the Johnston Terminal!

Explore Winnipeg’s haunted spots with this audio tour for your smartphone. Walk past iconic local sights, like the St. Boniface Cathedral and the St. Boniface Museum.  Hear about the Fort Garry Hotel, Winnipeg’s most well-known haunted location. Find out about its most haunted room. Walk past Manitoba’s Legislative Building and the large yellow building that was once the Vaughn St. Jail. Find out about the haunted history of Hamilton House and a beige downtown building that was once home to a Masonic Temple. Discover the creepy stories around the Burton Cummings Theater and the Marlborough Hotel. End your tour outside the historic Pantages Playhouse.

Use this audio walking tour app to explore the many different locations that make up this beacon of heritage! You’ll experience the many turning points of history here, from the first indigenous people to meet here to all the new features of today! Hear interesting stories behind the Mahatma Gandhi Statue, the High Five Sculpture, the Niizhoziibean Trail, the meaning behind the Niimaamaa art piece and the Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge. Learn about Winnipeg’s past and the Red River’s origin, the Forks National Historic Amphitheatre, the Historic Rail Bridge and Port, Oodena Celebration Terminal, the Johnston Terminal and the Path of Time Sculpture. As you walk the path, take time to admire the architecture of one of the most important museums in Canada, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. You’ll also pass by the fun Manitoba Children’s Museum, the Manitoba Theatre for Young People, better known as MTYP and the very colourful Variety Heritage Adventure Park. Take a break at The Forks Market and check out the extra special Public Orchard and Urban Garden. The final stop is the CN Stage and Field, where you’ll learn a few facts about the stage and surrounding area!

Visit Assiniboine Park at your own leisure with an audio walking tour app that will guide you through its most popular attractions. Find out about the history of the park and its landmarks during a peaceful stroll. After starting your tour at the Assiniboine Park Footbridge, make your way toward the historic Pavilion, which houses various art galleries. Pay a visit to the free museum gallery dedicated to the beloved Winnie the Pooh. Attractions not to be missed during your tour include the magical Streuber Family Children’s Garden, the Nature Playground, the spectacular Leaf building, Canada’s Diversity Gardens, the glorious English Garden, and the free display of art at the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden. Discover winding trails and wide open green spaces at Winnipeg’s famous Toboggan Hill, the Terry Fox Fitness Trail, and the Riley Family Duck Pond. Walk by the Cricket Field while learning about the history of the game. Hear about the last steam engine in Manitoba and take a ride on a colorful miniature replica train. During some periods of the year, you can sit back to free outdoor entertainment at the Lyric Theatre.

Make your drive come alive with an audio tour between Kenora/Rushing River and Winnipeg. Take the tour from either direction. Get insight into the area's natural wonders, attractions, and history. Let your audio guide transform your drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure. Have the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Take a picture with the big "Centre of Canada" sign. Hear information and recommendations as you pass by Steinbach, the district of Richer, Smokey's Tree Stump, Shoal Lake and Devil's Gap. Listen as the audio guide tells you the story of Terry Fox, Folklorama, Winnie the Pooh and Manitoba's early inhabitants. Discover the mission of the Sandilands Forest Discovery Centre, the Spy School and Sir William Stephenson better known as 007. Delve into the supernatural at the Mather-Walls House. Explore West Hawk Lake and the Township of Reddit. Find out about Rushing River Provincial Park, Kenora and the City of Winnipeg. Use the guide safely with the hands-free feature that plays automatically as you get close to points of interest. Save your data with an app that can be used offline.

Exploring the incredible grounds of the Manitoba Legislative Building, this tour will make the statues & monuments come to life! Included in the tour is an eye-spy type hunt for some less obvious statues that adorn the building! You'll learn about the famous Golden Boy Statue atop the Legislative Building. Through your smartphone, you'll listen to and explore the various elements and historical moments that makes Manitoba a hub of diversity. Hear about the historical figures that shaped the province and country into what it is today. See statues honouring the accomplishments of many including James Wolfe, the Earl of Dufferin and Louis Riel. You'll even hear from the legend Robbie Burns himself! Enjoy the beautiful park like setting with its river and lush grounds as you hear the stories behind many of the monuments and memorials dedicated to those who came before us ... the Valiant Five, the Women of the Commonwealth, the British Monarchy and the Winnipeg Receiving Station monuments reflecting a large population of Winnipeg. Through your smartphone, you'll listen to and explore the various elements and historical moments that makes Manitoba a hub of diversity.

Get ready to learn about Winnipeg's exciting theatrical history on the Winnipeg in the Limelight Tour. On this easy to walk 2.5 km (one way) tour, you'll explore some of the theatres, film sets and historical buildings that make up the theatrical section of the city. Walk through where in days gone by you could catch a Vaudeville show or the all new "talking pictures". Hear about and see some of the oldest theatres in North America that still exist today like the Pantages and Orpheum Theatres, a little bit about the tragic event that happened here, and of the theatre fire history in Winnipeg. Tour highlights include The Met, Winnipeg's Exchange District, Old Market Square and the City Hall. See the Burton Cummings Theatre and hear its interesting history. You'll see and hear about some of the wonderful performing arts organizations that call this part of Winnipeg home today and their venues like the historical Tom Hendry Warehouse Theatre, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre and the legacy behind the Manitoba Theatre Centre. Don't just see the theatre district, hear what it has to say!

Follow your audio tour guide as you explore a once-exclusive section of Winnipeg's downtown. With your smartphone in hand, learn about Winnipeg as you explore. Starting at the old Hudson's Bay store, this tour takes you through part of the old neighborhood Broadway and Memorial area while exploring some of the interesting people and places from Winnipeg's history. Learn about the Manitoba Archives Building and the Winnipeg Jail. Hear about the Manitoba Legislative Building and see some memorials to the early settlers who were a huge part of Manitoba's beginnings. Visit as many sights and attractions as you like during the tour. Audio clips will play automatically as you walk, using a live GPS map, and you don't need a mobile data connection.