Top Things to do in Manitoba
Top Hotels in Manitoba
- 1. The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel by Lakeview
- 2. Hyatt House Winnipeg-South/Outlet Collection
- 3. Inn at the Forks
- 4. Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
- 5. Best Western Premier Winnipeg East
- 6. Fort Garry Hotel
- 7. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Brandon
- 8. Super 8 by Wyndham Winnipeg West
- 9. The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel by Lakeview
- 10. Best Western Plus Pembina Inn & Suites
Top 10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Manitoba, Manitoba
Discover the best top things to do in Manitoba, Manitoba including Pine Point Rapids, Bethel Heritage Park, Kismet Creek Farm, Flin Flon Wildlife Sanctuary, Bear Lake Hiking Trail, Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre, Fort Whyte Alive, Spruce Woods Provincial Park, Victoria Park Bird Sanctuary, Assiniboine Park Zoo.
Restaurants in Manitoba
1. Pine Point Rapids
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By cstanley1966
I have been wanting to do this hike for some time and finally did it this fall. Was an amazing day! There were just two of us and we hiked to all three rapids. Was a dry summer and the water was fairly low. Well marked trails and the scenery was fabulous.
2. Bethel Heritage Park
3. Kismet Creek Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
4. Flin Flon Wildlife Sanctuary
5. Bear Lake Hiking Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By BrittanyMExplores - Winnipeg, Canada
I snowshoed the Bear Lake Trail on a guided trek with Manitoba Parks this winter and it was amazing and beautiful! The 6 km out and back trail starts out by entering the forest briefly before crossing a set of train tracks and an open meadow and then re-entering the woods where it continues to follow through for the rest of the hike. There were lots of ups and downs as the trail crossed the Canadian Shield and a steep descent before arriving at the lake. While standing on top of the rock before the descent to the lake, there were beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. At the lake, we sat on a large fallen tree and enjoyed a snack with views of the sea of undisturbed fresh snow covering the lake. The atmosphere was so peaceful and calm. There was thick frost on the trees which created such gorgeous scenery. Every once and awhile, my nose caught the amazing smell of junipers which was so nice. It was a wonderful day to spend appreciating nature. There is a small parking lot and outhouse bathroom at the trailhead. The trail had been packed down by other snowshoers but it was still fluffy snow and plenty deep enough for snowshoeing. It was well marked with flagging tape on the trees and frequent blue arrow signs posted on the trees as well. The trail was not groomed or maintained so there were tree branches in the face sometimes and a few fallen trees to watch out for. Overall, I really loved this trail and it was great for snowshoeing! I would rate this trail as moderately challenging, due to the frequent inclines and declines (some steep) over the rocks. Bring hiking poles, as they were helpful on the steep descent to the lake. The Parks Interpreter told us that the trail is often a swamp in the summer and fall, so winter is the best time to enjoy this trail. Take advantage during this season! I would absolutely return here again and it was a fantastic trail for snowshoeing.
6. Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre is an award-winning nature interpretation centre located on the edge of the Oak Hammock Marsh. The interpretive centre offers a multitude of fun and interactive exhibits as well as a 120-seat multimedia theatre, a gift shop as well as a delicious café overlooking the marsh. Open year-round, the Interpretive Centre welcomes families, group tours and school visits for guided programs such as canoe excursions, guided birding walk and snowshoe walks, The marsh itsefl is a 36 km2 Wildlife Management Area featuring a restored prairie marsh, aspen-oak bluff, waterfowl lure crops, artesian springs, some of Manitoba's last remaining patches of tall-grass prairie and 30 kilometers of hiking trails to explore. It is home to 25 species of mammals, 300 species of birds, numerous amphibians, reptiles, and fish, and countless invertebrates. During migration season, the number of waterfowl using the marsh during migration can exceed 400,000 daily!
Reviewed By 730ElaineD - Toronto, Canada
Wonderful!!! Great area to walk and see wildlife while lots of social distancing. We went there for Thanksgiving with a small grandchild. There was a well protected shelter where we had our picnic. There were even bathrooms nearby. Just one tip, take tissue since some had run out. Lovely day !!!!
7. Fort Whyte Alive
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
Year Round Edutainment Learn it, love it, and live it up in our 640-acre backyard! Choose from a variety of outdoor activities-for a new adventure every day.• Interpretive Centre • Buffalo Stone Cafe • Aquarium of the Prairies • Burrowing Owl Enclosure • Bison Prairie • Saturn Family Tree House • Tipi Encampment • Prairie Dog Town • Pioneer Sod House • 7 km of forest trails • Nature Shop • floating marsh boardwalks • wildlife watching • canoeing & fishing on 5 lakes • cross-country skiing • snowshoeing • tobogganing • public programs & events. Whether you are planning a first-time or return visit to this very special place, we are sure that you will leave with new insights into the natural world, a deeper appreciation of Manitoba's heritage, new information and actions for sustainable living, and plenty of fresh air, memories of fun and discovery with family and friends.
Reviewed By TravelinSuz - Chandler, United States
The most unexpected part of our visit was a please touch museum with taxidermy animals of the area you can touch. Awesome! There’s a burying owl about to hibernate. There’s a sod house, bison area, wetlands and pond, trials galore.
8. Spruce Woods Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By xixif2018
We only went to the Spirit Sands and Marshs Lake in the park. We toured Spirit Sands with the Covered Wagon Outfitters. Great outing where you can enjoy the ride and get to the highlights of Spirit Sands quickly and be shaded while doing it. Pets are allowed on the ride and your dog will enjoy the park and also the nearby Marshs Lake. Marshs Lake has a nice trail and a small lake but doesn't offer an experience such as the Spirit Sands. Also stopped off to see Sara the Camel and went down highway 2 after to see a number of roadside attractions.
9. Victoria Park Bird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
A free outdoor attraction, the sanctuary is home to a wide variety of seasonal and year round species of feathered fowl. Peacocks, geese, ducks, swans, pheasants and wild turkeys are among some of our resident birds annually.
10. Assiniboine Park Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,052 reviews
Located minutes from downtown Winnipeg in beautiful Assiniboine Park, the Assiniboine Park Zoo is one of Manitoba's premier tourist attractions. Home to nearly 200 animal species, the Zoo is a great place for exploration and family fun. Open year-round, the Zoo is the home of Journey to Churchill, one of the best arctic species exhibits in the world. Here visitors can experience polar bears and seals swimming above them in the amazing Sea Ice Passage as well as encountering musk ox, snowy owls, caribou and more! The Zoo also provides visitors with the opportunity to experience animal species from all corners of the globe including Amur tigers, camels, snow leopards and more. With over 80 park-like acres to explore, the Zoo has been a favourite destination for families, tourists, school groups, and animal lovers for over a century.
Reviewed By Growfbear - Halifax, Canada
No trip to the Peg should be without a trip to the zoo. It’s big enough that there’s space for large animals and groups. The specialty is on North American and particularly arctic/subarctic species. The polar bear conservation exhibit is excellent and there’s a swimming area for the bears and seals with underwater tunnel that when the bears are out is superb. They were snoozing in the heat today but the education piece hits home too. Together with elk, bison, musk ox, wolves, caribou, reindeer and arctic fox there’s a lot to learn about the north. And the exhibits obviously go through the winter too which makes it a year-round venue The special displays of butterflies and stingrays are interactive and great for kids. Loads to see and very well thought out. Love the zoo
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