City: Winnipeg
Top Things to do in Winnipeg
Top Restaurants in Winnipeg
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Winnipeg, Canada
Any city that can be the butt of a Simpson's joke ("That's it! We're all going back to Winnipeg!") and simultaneously one of the most vibrant cultural centers in Canada is tops in our book. The city's history of isolation and self-sufficiency means that Winnipeggers are unpretentious and sincere (and fun-loving enough to name Homer an honorary citizen). Though the winters are long and cold, there are plenty of indoor activities to both keep you warm and stimulate your imagination.
Restaurants in Winnipeg
1. Aurora Farm
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Manitoba Legislative Building
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4.5 based on 635 reviews
Visitors from outside Manitoba as well as residents of the province are always made welcome at our magnificent Legislative Building. Everyone is invited to watch the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly when it is in session from the vantage point of the Visitors' Gallery. The building is open every day for self-guided tours from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. From September - June, guided tours are available on a pre-booked basis for groups of 10 or more. To book an appointment please call the Tour Program Office. From July 1 to the Labour Day long weekend in September, tours are offered on an hourly basis. The Legislative Building is wheelchair accessible, including the Visitors' Gallery.
Reviewed By michellegV8416FW
The manitoba legislative building was designed by a Freemason. It has hidden secrets that are revealed by the historian Dr. Frank Albo, on one of the most interesting and entertaining tours of architecture you will ever attend. Highly recommended! We booked through Heartland Travels.
3. The Forks National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 2,082 reviews
Discover a green oasis in the heart of Winnipeg. This nine-acre (3.6 hectare) park, which encompasses open green spaces and tree-lined walkways, is a national treasure owned and operated by Parks Canada. Enlightening interpretive displays, inspiring sculptures, stone pictographs and ceremonial bronze gambling sticks embody the Site’s rich continuum of historical events that span over 6,000 years.
Reviewed By phenning2347 - Dnipro, Ukraine
So much history! So much to see! It is a little sad that the European influence dominates and overshadows the Indigenous Americans', which is much older, richer and more sacred. Many interesting plaques and artefacts from both eras to be seen. I prefer the outdoor displays - the Wall Through Time and Oodena Celebration Circle - and of course quiet walks along the river-walk. It is worth spending an entire day, if that is enough time to see it all. Definitely worth visiting again and again.
4. La Maison Gabrielle-Roy
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
5. Shaw Park
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4.5 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By Jetsfanywg - Winnipeg, Canada
Great venue to enjoy a baseball game. There's something wonderfully childlike about enjoying a hot dog and watching baseball.
6. Royal Canadian Mint
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4.5 based on 522 reviews
Open Mon-fri 9-5 in winter, mon-sun 9-5 in summer. $5 per adults and $3 per child. Call to make reservations.
Reviewed By TJSRegina
My family and I (4 of us) had an afternoon tour September 16th. We all give high marks to the staff who were outstanding. The clerks at the reception area, the staff keeping the building spotlessly clean, those in the gift shop and especially our tour guide - please forgive me for an incorrect spelling Mireille. Mireille was knowledgeable and kept us on our toes asking us questions, and for answering our questions. Thanks to all for a great experience.
7. Sir Hugh John Macdonald House Dalnavert
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By SMH-BC-CDA - British Columbia, Canada
From the reproduction wallpaper to the period correct antiques throughout - this is a great historic home.
8. Pavilion Gallery Museum
9. Le Musee de Saint-Boniface Museum
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
The Grey Nuns' convent, Winnipeg's oldest building, houses Le Musee de Saint-Boniface Museum. Built for the Grey Nuns who arrived in the Red River Colony in 1844, the structure is an outstanding example of Red River frame construction. The Museum presents an impressive collection of artifacts that reveal the lives and culture of the Francophone and Metis communities of Manitoba, including a special exhibit about Louis Riel, the "father" of Manitoba.
Reviewed By kimmi06 - Regina, Canada
This is possibly the best museum on the Prairies for anyone interested in Métis history. The artifacts alone are enough to draw you in. Where else would you find a lock of Louis Riel’s hair? We spent over an hour, poring over each plaque and description that accompanied the displays. It was a remarkable lesson in Canadian history, with information that appeals to all age groups. As with most businesses at this time, masks were mandatory and there was ample hand sanitizer around the building. Admission is by donation, which you are able to make in the quaint gift shop. I picked up some very unique items at the shop. You can even purchase St. Boniface hand sanitizer! And I did. I would definitely return for another visit the next time I am in Winnipeg.
10. Basilique-Cathedrale de Saint Boniface
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4.5 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By SharonG317 - Lubbock, United States
Beautiful Cathedral! The grounds are beautiful especially the cemetery with graves of historical figures and memorials to war. Mass is celebrated at the Cathedral daily. Regretfully, the Cathedral wasn't open the day we visited. However, we enjoyed the wonder and beauty of the architecture as we walked around the outside original building.
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