vIsItor`s GUIDE - Economic Development Winnipeg

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vIsItor`s GUIDE - Economic Development Winnipeg
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WINNIPEG
visitor’s GUIDE
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YOUR ONE STOP SHOP
FOR PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO WINNIPEG
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Tourism Winnipeg parTners:
Manitoba Hotel Association
204.942.0671 | www.manitobahotelassociation.ca
Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservice
Association
204.783.9955 | www.mrfa.mb.ca
Tourisme Riel
2504.233.8343 | www.tourismeriel.com
Travel Manitoba
204.927.7800 | www.travelmanitoba.com
Winnipeg Convention Centre
204.956.1720 | www.wcc.mb.ca
BIZ Associations of Winnipeg:
Academy Road BIZ
204.947.0700 | www.academyroadbiz.com
Corydon Avenue BIZ
204.284.3700 | www.corydonbiz.com
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ
204.958.4622 | www.downtownwinnipegbiz.com
Exchange District BIZ
204.942.6716 | www.exchangedistrict.org
Provencher Boulevard BIZ
204.480.9029 | www.provencherbiz.ca
Mosaic Market BIZ
204.589.7359
Norwood Grove BIZ
204.231.9373 | www.norwoodgrove.mb.ca
Old St. Vital BIZ
204.233.9535 | www.oldstvitalbiz.com
Osborne South BIZ
204.284.2671
Osborne Village BIZ
204.474.1008 | www.osbornevillage.com
Selkirk Avenue BIZ
204.586.3445
St. James Village BIZ
204.889.9628 | www.stjamesbiz.com
Transcona BIZ
204.222.8566 | www.transconabiz.ca
West Broadway BIZ
204.229.6039 | www.westbroadwaybiz.com
West End BIZ
204.954.7900 | www.westendbiz.ca
Winnipeg Visitor Guide ©2011. All rights reserved. Reproduction without
permission is prohibited. Tourism Winnipeg makes every effort to
ensure the accuracy of this guide. However, errors, omissions, and
changes can occur. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Messages.....................................................................2-5
10.Winnipeg.Must.Sees..............................................6-7
Winnipeg.Information............................................... 8-12
Things.To.Do............................................................. 13-71
2011 Winnipeg Festivals & Events............................................14-21
Entertainment Venues ......................................................... 22-24
Family Fun ............................................................................ 25-27
Galleries .............................................................................. 28-30
Gaming.................................................................................. 31-32
Museums / Historical ...........................................................33-40
Nightlife ................................................................................41-44
Of Interest ...........................................................................45-50
Outdoors / Parks ...................................................................51-55
Performing Arts ...................................................................56-59
Shopping ..............................................................................60-62
Sports .................................................................................. 63-67
Tours ..................................................................................... 68-71
Photo credits ..................................................................................72
Where.to.Eat...........................................................73-82.
Where.to.Stay........................................................83-94
Neighbourhoods.&.Maps..................................... 95-103.
Sample.Itineraries..............................................104-106.
Index..................................................................... 107-108.
winnipeg’s destination marketing organization
Tourism Winnipeg is the city’s destination marketing organization,
responsible for attracting new tourism business to Winnipeg and increasing
overnight visitations to the city through a wide array of collaborative
initiatives with industry and partners. Tourism Winnipeg is a key division
within Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. - an arm’s length organization
strategically focused on being a leader in stimulating economic growth and
elevating Winnipeg as an ideal place to live, work, invest and visit.
Contact us at: 300-259 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3B 2A9
Phone: 204.943.1970 | Toll Free: 1.800.665.0204 | Fax: 204.942.4043
The 2011 Winnipeg Visitor’s Guide
is available for download at
visitwinnipegnow.com
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a message from marina r. James
On behalf of Tourism Winnipeg, thank you for choosing to visit our great city! Whether you are
here for business or for leisure, for a day or for a week, we invite you to experience Winnipeg’s
diverse character, including our flourishing arts scene, tantalizing regionally inspired cuisine,
world-class festivals and events, and rich history dating back to the fur trade.
Your senses will be engaged as you groove to the sounds of our live indie music scene, take
a sight-seeing tour through the historic Exchange District complete with its turn-of-the-lastcentury architecture, and feel the cold crisp air on your nose and cheeks as you sip Caribou,
a beverage of choice at Festival du Voyageur’s hip ice bar.
As you soak it all in, you will soon discover that the heart of our city is our warm hospitality
imparted by the creative and innovative people who have chosen to call Winnipeg home.
As a proud ‘pegger, let me share a taste of the Winnipeg I know and love…
Who I’m currently following in the local music scene: Vocal quintet Chic Gamine is
innovative and enjoyable. Très bien!
What I consider to be a Winnipeg “must-see”: The Hermetic Code Tour at the Legislative
Building. Thanks to Frank Albo for the extensive research he did in uncovering this city treasure.
Where I go for a great meal: Wasabi on Broadway for their Wil San roll, The Current at Inn
at the Forks for the bricken chicken and Paradise Restaurant for their homemade ravioli.
When I’m most aware of Winnipeg’s culturally diverse community: When riding the elevator
at the Richardson Building, walking downtown on Portage Avenue, shopping for groceries
at Sun Wah Supermarket or ordering dim sum at Kum Koon Garden.
Why I love weekends in the city: I go mansion gazing through Armstrong’s Point
(also known as “the gates”) and then pop-in at The Nook for sausage and eggs.
Try it smothered in Frank’s hot sauce with a dash of ketchup on the side and wash it
down with a cup of coffee. It doesn’t get any better than this!
Winnipeg offers you a vibrant landscape of theatrical and visual arts expression,
an eclectic music and dining scene, and a vast array of hip and trendy shops tucked
away in cool, pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods.
We trust that the information you glean from our Visitor’s Guide will whet your appetite and
appeal to your inner modern-day explorer, translating into a truly unique and memorable visit.
Our website, visitwinnipegnow.com, will also assist you in making the most of your vacation,
with many a la carte and itinerary options to choose from.
Enjoy your time here and come back and visit us again soon!
Marina R. James, President & CEO, Economic Development Winnipeg Inc.
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a message from minisTer rob moore
On behalf of the Harper Government, I encourage you to explore the wonderfully diverse city
of Winnipeg. Full of excitement and charm, Winnipeg has an eclectic mix of arts and culture
that is sure to appeal to all travellers.
From world-renowned festivals and museums, to historic sites parks and to shopping and spas,
Winnipeg has something for everyone. This urban ambience is coupled with the warmth and
friendliness of the city’s small-town roots, making Winnipeg a truly unforgettable destination.
Whether you are already here or are considering a visit, the city, the province and the rest
of the country welcome you with open arms.
We are always happy to see you.
The Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism
a message from minisTer Lynne yeLich
Welcome to Manitoba where small-town hospitality and big city adventures heighten your senses.
The friendly spirit of the people ignite this province with vibrant energy. Be captivated by the
splendour of the lakes and forests, the untamed beauty of the tundra, and the freedom of the
prairie skies.
I love to visit Manitoba. When in Winnipeg, I enjoy the historic and contemporary architecture,
the skyline and, of course, the shopping!
Be part of the spirit of Manitoba, at the heart of this amazing country of Canada - our place
and yours.
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification
a message from premier greg seLinger
Welcome to Manitoba’s capital city! I am pleased to invite you to discover Winnipeg with the
essential 2011 Winnipeg Visitor’s Guide as a map.
Our communities are vibrant and diverse, making for an extraordinary assortment of music,
international cuisine, cultural events and visual arts. Every season is unique in its offerings,
from the Winnipeg Folk Festival to kick off the summer or the Festival de Voyageur to celebrate
our French heritage in winter, come and learn more about the heart of the continent and the
spirit of Manitobans.
We are proud of our history and heritage, the strength of our neighbourhoods, and the
great fun to be had here all year long. I invite you to come and explore one great city.
Greg Selinger, Premier of Manitoba
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a message from minisTer fLor marceLino
Thank you for choosing to visit Winnipeg, the vibrant capital city of Manitoba. You have just
taken the first step toward a very memorable holiday experience!
Renowned for its outstanding quality of life, diversity and community spirit, Winnipeg continues
to welcome visitors from around the world. Friendly people, world-class accommodations and
entertainment make Winnipeg a very desirable locale for those planning leisurely vacations
or full-scale conventions. As you explore the many wonders of the city, you will find that
outstanding service and genuine hospitality are as bountiful and free as our blue skies
and fresh air, all year-round.
I am often asked to recommend specific restaurants, hotels, festivals and any of the other
features that add to Winnipeg’s popularity and personality. The city’s amazing diversity and
depth of creative and culinary talent, combined with our unparalleled Manitoba hospitality,
make it impossible to single out any one experience as the very best!
I invite you to discover, for yourself, why visitors continue to return to Winnipeg and
recommend this very special city to others.
Flor Marcelino, Minister of Culture, Heritage and Tourism
a message from mayor sam KaTz
On behalf of the City of Winnipeg, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the
Heart of the Continent. I encourage you to take advantage of all that Winnipeg has to offer.
I have always said that what makes Winnipeg truly great is the people and they are why I am
proud to be Mayor of our City. When it comes to community spirit our citizens are committed to
excellence and demonstrate pride, class and passion. Winnipeg is a vibrant city, rich in culture
and taste, offering a variety of restaurants, shopping, sporting events, and cultural activities
and entertainment that I am sure you will enjoy. We truly have something for everyone.
On behalf of the Citizens of Winnipeg, and my City Council Colleagues, welcome to Winnipeg.
Enjoy the experience and take in all our great city has to offer.
Yours sincerely,
Sam Katz, Mayor of Winnipeg
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3 canada’s royaL Winnipeg baLLeT
www.theforks.com
www.rwb.org
Discover an urban oasis in the heart of Winnipeg. As a historic
meeting place, located at the junction of the Assiniboine and
Red Rivers, The Forks is complete with skateboarding park, river
walk, shops and green space. Winter, spring, summer or fall,
The Forks is a must for a stunning array of dining experiences,
incomparable shopping, a constantly changing slate of
entertainment and events, and many unique attractions that
encompass the site’s natural, historic and man-made features.
As Canada’s oldest ballet company, the RWB is known worldwide
for its technical excellence and eclectic repertoire. Strongly
rooted in classical ballet, the RWB’s performances range
from the classics to innovative contemporary ballet. Having
performed in more than 570 cities worldwide, and with more
than 100 performances every season, Winnipeg is proud to call
the RWB their own.
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www.exchangedistrict.org
www.wag.ca
With an exterior of Manitoba Tyndall stone, Canada’s oldest
public gallery is home to the world’s largest public collection
of contemporary Inuit art, some of which is always on display.
The Winnipeg Art Gallery boasts a constantly changing
exhibition schedule of national and international art, as well
as emphasizing the work of Manitoba artists. The gift shop
carries unique jewellery, ceramics and glassware handcrafted
by Canadian artists. The bright and airy Storm
restaurant overlooks the rooftop sculpture garden
and tables are set outside in the summer months.
The WAG is located within walking distance of all
downtown hotels.
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The Exchange District National Historic Site is one of North
America’s most colourful and cosmopolitan neighbourhoods.
The 30-block district showcases North America’s most
extensive collection of turn-of-the-last-century architecture,
and is home to the city’s unrivalled arts community. In addition,
The Exchange District is a must-stop for anyone looking for
one-of-a-kind items by local designers, antiques and vintage
furniture.
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www.manitobamuseum.ca
The Manitoba Museum is an award-winning heritage and
edutainment centre welcoming thousands of visitors each year.
The Museum features an ever-changing variety of touring and
specialty exhibits in addition to its Planetarium, Science Gallery
and nine spectacular permanent galleries. From the Nonsuch, a
replica of a full-size 17th century ship that sailed the world, to
the Urban Gallery, a trip back through time to the roaring 20s,
to the dramatic Orientation Gallery with its recreation of an
early bison hunt to its newest exhibit, Ancient Seas within the
Earth History Gallery, a trip to the Museum is a journey through
Manitoba’s past, present and future.
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Sarah Davey & Tristan Dobrowne,
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet
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hermeTic code Tour
www.fortwhyte.org..
www.oakhammockmarsh.ca
www.gov.mb.ca/mit/legtour/index.html
www.heartlandtravel.ca/hermeticcodetours.htm
Experience the great outdoors and the wonders of nature
when you take the Bison Safari adventure at FortWhyte Alive.
Winnipeg’s award-winning 640-acre nature centre showcases a
30-head Bison Prairie herd, 5 lakes, 7km of trails, Prairie Dog
Town, Family Tree House, bird feeding stations, Pioneer Sod
House, Tipi Encampment, floating boardwalks, Aquarium of the
Prairies, Nature Gift Shop, and Buffalo Stone Café. Experience
outdoor activities all year long including, fishing, canoeing,
hiking, wildlife watching, snowshoeing, skating, X-country
skiing, and the super Richardson run toboggan slide. Then,
see why Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre has been
voted the world’s “Best Environmental Experience.” Under the
guidance of friendly interpreters, you can trek the nature trails,
take a guided tour of the Marsh, go canoeing, view wildlife,
watch a film in the multimedia theatre, enjoy a meal in the café
and check out the fun, interactive exhibits.
Visit Manitoba’s number one citizen, the beloved “Golden
Boy,” who is perched atop the Provincial Legislative Building.
Completed in 1920, many consider this building to be the finest
provincial legislative building in the country. Meet mystery on
the Hermetic Code Tour, as you unlock mysteries that reveal a
trail of clues concealed in the building’s architecture including:
hidden hieroglyphic inscriptions, numerological codes, and
Freemasonic symbols so intelligently masked they have
escaped historians and visitors for nearly a hundred years!
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You can bet on Winnipeg to offer a variety of gaming activities.
From a variety of slot machines and popular gaming tables
like Blackjack, Poker and Keno to the exceptional dining and
lounges, popular live entertainment, dance club and sports bar,
the Casinos of Winnipeg provide a first-class gaming experience.
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At Club Regent Casino paradise awaits you in a tropical jungle
atmosphere where you can explore a mystical world that
includes vibrant flowers, swaying palm trees and the magic of
Manitoba’s only walk-through saltwater aquarium, the largest
of its kind in the Midwest. Then, try your luck at McPhillips
Station Casino and relive the opulent splendour of the past and
saunter into one of the most unique entertainment facilities
in western Canada. Deep
red velvets, rich woods, and
twinkling chandeliers
take you back to a grand era
of excitement and
indulgence.
QuarTer www.tourismeriel.com
Pass over the spectacular Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge
and you’ll find yourself in St. Boniface, home to the one of the
largest francophone communities west of the Great Lakes and
birthplace of Louis Riel, the Métis leader who founded Manitoba.
St. Boniface is truly reflective of its French heritage. Here you
can stroll along le boulevard Provencher while stopping in
boutiques and quaint cafes along the way.
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museum www.wcam.mb.ca
Take your imagination to the sky! Enter through “Gate 1” … step
back in time… and let the pioneer aviators of the northwest
take you on an inspirational journey through time. Your visit will
be filled with tales from the sky, great ideas (and not so great
ideas) in flight, and a true appreciation for the adventuring
spirit. The museum also houses an interactive play area for kids
from 2 to 12. Fly a plane, cycle a propeller, build a rocket, spot a
flying saucer…and still be back in time for dinner.
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Winnipeg – creaTiVe, inTeLLigenT
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Winnipeg is the vibrant capital of Manitoba, located at the geographical centre of North America.
Richly steeped in history, Winnipeg’s multicultural birthplace is marked at the junction of the
Red and the Assiniboine Rivers, now a green urban oasis known as The Forks. Recognized as the
2010 Culture Capital of Canada,.Winnipeg is a mid-sized city of over 740,000 culturally diverse
people, who bring a cosmopolitan, international flair to the city, as well as a warm welcoming
spirit. The city’s diverse cultural make-up shines brightly through its globally inspired cuisine,
wide array of world-class arts, culture and festivals, many one-of-a-kind shops and trendy
boutiques, and widespread opportunity to experience the wonders of nature and breathtaking
prairie scenery throughout the seasons.
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The name Winnipeg comes from the Cree language meaning muddy water, referring to
Lake Winnipeg 40 miles to the north. Here are some others we are known by:
The Peg, Peg City, The Slurpee Capital of the World, Winterpeg, The Windy City,
The City of Rivers, Gateway to Western Canada, Christmas Capital of Canada,
The Centre of Canada
Riel
Jericho
famous peopLe from Winnipeg
Famous Winnipeggers include author Carol Shields (The Stone Diaries), film maker Guy Maddin
(My Winnipeg), comedian David Steinberg, movie director Ken Finkleman, children’s entertainer
Fred Penner, television star Monte Hall, film star Len Cariou (Blue Bloods), world champion curler
Jeff Stoughton, native leader Phil Fontaine, media mogul Izzy Asper, Olympic speed skaters Clara
Hughes and Cindy Klassen, professional wrestler Chris Jericho, sculptor Leo Mol, author and
political activist Nellie McClung, Métis leader Louis Riel, the Second World War’s most famous
spymaster Sir William Stephenson, (the man called Intrepid, was the inspiration for Ian Fleming’s
007), Jonathan Bryan Toews, a professional hockey centre who plays for and is captain of the
Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL and many, many others. Winnipeg’s contribution to popular music
includes rockers Neil Young, Burton Cummings (The Guess Who), Randy Bachman (BTO), the Crash
Test Dummies, the Watchmen, Chantal Kreviazuk, Lenny Breau, The Weakerthans, The Waking Eyes,
The Wailin’ Jennys, Bif Naked, Ray St. Germain, Sierra Noble and many others.
McClung
Maddin
Crash Test Dummies
Len Cariou in Manitoba
Theatre Centre’s production
of Our Town
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Winnipeg experiences a continental
climate characterized by four distinct
seasons. Average temperatures range
between -12 degrees Celsius (+10.4
degrees Fahrenheit) in the winter
months to +26 degrees Celsius (+78.8
degrees Fahrenheit) in the summertime.
Due to its northern location, Winnipeg
residents enjoy 2,300 hours of sunlight
annually and up to 16 hours of sunlight
daily during the summer months.
Winnipeg averages approximately
51.4 centimetres (20.2 inches) of
precipitation each year.
Time zone
In Manitoba Canada Daylight Saving
Time begins at 2:00 am local time on
the second Sunday in March. On the first
Sunday in November areas on Daylight
Saving Time return to Standard Time at
2:00 am. During Daylight Saving Time
clocks are turned ahead one hour.
emergency informaTion
Emergencies Only – Call 911.
Non-emergency Police Services
Call 204.986.6222
Language
accommodaTion Tax
smoKing
There is a 5% tax on accommodations
within the City of Winnipeg.
Smoking is prohibited in all public
places including restaurants, bars, malls
and sporting events.
For more information please go to.
http://winnipegassessment.
com/AsmtTax/English/Other_
Taxes/Accommodation.stm
measuremenT
Canada follows the international
metric system. Temperatures, rainfall
measures, distance, weights and
velocity are expressed in metric units.
Length:
1 kilometre = 0.6 mile
1 mile = 1.6 kilometre
Capacity: 1 litre = 1.06 US quart
1 US quart = 0.95 litre
Weight: 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
1 pound = 0.45 kilogram
Speed: 20 mph = 30 km/h
30 mph = 50 km/h
50 mph = 80 km/h
eLecTriciTy
Outlets and voltage (110 volts) are the
same as in the United States. Adapters
are required for electrical appliances
from other countries. The frequency of
electrical current in Canada is 60 Hz.
Video sysTems
English and French are Canada’s
two official languages. English is the
predominant language spoken in
Winnipeg. Old St. Boniface–Winnipeg’s
French Quarter, is largely Frenchspeaking. Many banks, hotels, airline
offices, service institutions, shops
and key tourist destinations have
multilingual staff.
In Canada, the NTSC-system is used
for television broadcasts. This system
is not compatible with the PAL and
SECAM systems used in Europe and in
many other countries. If you purchase
a videocassette in Canada, ensure it is
recorded in the appropriate system for
your video playback machine.
currency
LiQuor LaWs
The currency used in Winnipeg is the
Canadian Dollar. It is recommended
that visitors exchange their currency at
a bank, a foreign exchange outlet or use
a banking machine.
Taxes
Goods and services purchased in
Manitoba are subject to a 7 % Provincial
Sales Tax (PST) and the Federal 5 %
Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Spirits, wine and beer are available at
Manitoba Liquor Control Commission
outlets; wine is also available at private
wine stores; domestic beer also from
hotel vendors. Open liquor must be
stored in the trunk. Legal age for
consumption of alcohol is 18 years.
These laws are strictly enforced. “Please
drink responsibly. Don’t drink and drive.”
driVing informaTion
The use of seat belts, child restraints
and motorcycle helmets is compulsory
within the Province of Manitoba.
Right turns are allowed on red lights,
unless otherwise posted; left on red
from one way to one way is allowed
unless otherwise posted.
Watch for no-parking signs and no-turn
signs 7h-9h (7:00 am–9:00 am), 15h3017h30 (3:30 pm–5:30 pm).
City of Winnipeg metered parking is
in effect Monday through Saturday
9:00 am through 5:30 pm.
Privately metered parking extends past
5 pm as is noted on road signs or on the
meter itself.
For the best navigation, use the route
numbers and remember that avenues
typically run east / west and streets
are north / south; numbers begin at the
rivers.
Please Note: The City of Winnipeg
utilizes photo radar technology in an
effort to reduce the incidences of red
light running and speeding. Signage
is posted in all areas where camera
enforcement is used.
TransporTaTion
airporTs
Winnipeg
James armsTrong
richardson
inTernaTionaL airporT
2000.Wellington.Avenue
tel: 204.987.9402
www.waa.ca
sT. andreWs airporT
202-705.South.Gate.Road.
St..Andrews,.Mb.
tel:.204.336.3250..
www.standrewsairport.com
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Train
Via raiL
123.Main.Street
tel: 1.888.842.7245
www.viarail.ca
Taxis / car renTaLs
Pickups are available at most
hotels, airport, bus depot and at
Union Station. Automobile rental
information is listed in the Yellow
Pages and all major car rental firms
are represented at the airport.
Limousines
Luxury transportation is available
from the airport to downtown hotels
and businesses.
buses – LocaL
Winnipeg TransiT
421.Osborne.Street.
Call 311.for route, schedule
and fare information
www.winnipegtransit.com
doWnToWn spiriT
Offers free and easy travel in the
downtown area and travels in a
circular route between The Forks,
Portage Avenue and Memorial
Boulevard and back to The Forks.
Call 311.for route, schedule
and fare information
TraVeLLing To canada
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The United States Intelligence Reform
and Terrorism Prevention Act requires
that air travellers to and from the
United States, the Caribbean, Bermuda,
Panama and Mexico have passports or
other secure, accepted documents
to enter Canada or to re-enter the
United States. This policy also applies to
Canadians travelling to and from these
destinations.
As of June 1, 2009 citizens travelling
by land or sea, are required to have
documents that comply with the
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
(WHTI), most commonly a passport,
a passport card, a trusted traveler
card such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST,
or an enhanced driver’s license.
Each person returning to the U.S. from
Canada may purchase and declare the
following:
Tourism Winnipeg advises U.S. residents
to visit the U.S. Department of State
website at.www.travel.state.gov.
or
www.getyouhome.gov for the most
up-to-date information.
from counTries oTher
Than The uniTed sTaTes
In general, passports are required.
However, visitors from countries other
than the U.S. should call the following
numbers for further information:
buses – regionaL
Outside Canada: 1.800.992.7037.
Within Canada: 1.888.242.2100
beaVer bus Line
peTs
339.Archibald.Street.
tel: 204.989.7007.|.
1.800.432.5072.
Please have a vaccination certificate
with full information on the animal.
firearms
www.beaverbus.com
Revolvers, pistols and fully automatic
firearms are prohibited entry into
Canada.
greyhound
2015.Wellington.Avenue..
(located.at.the.Winnipeg.
James.Armstrong.Richardson.
International.Airport)
For more information contact
the Canadian Firearms Centre at
1.800.731.4000 or
www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca.
tel: 204.949.7777.|.
1.800.661.8747.
www.greyhound.ca
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$200 goods duty-free, after a stay
of less than 48 hours. Duty-free
products – 50 cigarettes and 10 cigars
and 150 millitres (5 fl. oz.) of alcoholic
beverages or 150 millitres (5 fl. oz.) of
perfume containing alcohol.
$800 goods duty-free, after a
stay of more than 48 hours. Dutyfree products – 1 litre (33.8 fl. oz.)
alcohol or 24 cans of beer; 100 cigars,
200 cigarettes or 1 kg (2.2 pounds) of
tobacco. Any “reasonable amount” of
food and gasoline or oil is permitted.
Goods bought in Canada, but
manufactured in the U.S., are duty-free
and not included in the basic exemption.
Original handmade crafts and works of
art are also exempt, however a receipt
of purchase may be required.
For further information on U.S.
customs regulations, please visit
www.customs.ustreas.gov or
call 905.676.2606.
bringing chiLdren
inTo canada
Adults travelling with children should
carry identification for each child.
Divorced parents who share custody of
their children should carry copies of the
legal custody documents.
Adults who are not parents or guardians
should have written permission from
the parents or guardians to supervise
the children. When travelling with a
group of vehicles, parents or guardians
should be in the same vehicle as the
children when arriving at the border.
Customs officers are looking for missing
children and may ask questions about
the children who are travelling with you.
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tel: 204.927.7838.ext.AB1.
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email: [email protected]
www.travelmanitoba.com
Tourism Winnipeg
259.Portage.Avenue.
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in Winnipeg
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from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
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Richardson.International..
Airport,.Main.level.
expLore maniToba
cenTre
The.Forks.
Open daily mid-May to Labour Day,
9 am to 6 pm,
September to mid-May, 9 am to 5 pm.
tel:.204.927.7838.ext.AB1
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informaTion cenTres
ouTside Winnipeg
Canada./.United.States..
border.Highway.#75.
Open daily, mid-May to Labour Day,
9 am to 7 pm.
Open Thursday to Monday,
September to mid-May, 9 am to 5 pm.
tel: 204.373.2822
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border.Highway.#10..
International.Peace.Gardens
Open daily, mid-May to Labour Day,
9 am to 7 pm.
tel: 204.534.6303
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Boundry.Highway.#1
Open daily, mid-May to Labour Day
from 9 am to 7 pm. Open Thursday
to Monday, Labour Day to Thanksgiving
weekend
from 9 am to 5 pm.
tel: 204.349.2212
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Open daily, mid-May to Labour Day
from 9 am to 7 pm.
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Boundry.Highway.#1
Open daily, mid-May to Labour Day
from 9 am to 7 pm.
tel: 204.845.2049
Tourisme rieL
219,.Provencher.Boulevard.
Winnipeg,.MB.R2H.0G4
(a partnership of Tourism Winnipeg
and the Winnipeg Airports Authority)
Open daily from 8:00 am to 9:45 pm.
tel: 204.233.8343.
toll free: 1.866.808.8338.
email: [email protected]
tel: 204.982.7543
www.tourismeriel.com
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Winnipeg is renowned for its year-round slate of festivals and its reputation for hosting
some of Canada’s biggest and best events. With spring festivities that leave you in
stitches, to more than 50 days of festivals in three short summer months, to autumn
festivals that highlight the city’s thriving arts & culture scene, to wintertime festivities
that take place indoors and out, we invite you to come celebrate in Winnipeg.
saison voyageur
mTC masTer PlayWrighT fesTival
Kicking off with the Winter Solstice and the opening of the Arctic
Glacier Winter Park, the Saison Voyageur will span over 10 weeks,
wrapping up with 10 days of celebrations at Le Festival du Voyageur.
Combining a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for the whole
family it’s the perfect opportunity to discover what a vibrant province
Manitoba is, offering dynamic programming even in the winter!
Action, adventure, discovery and rendez-vous awaits…
The Manitoba Theatre Centre provides artists and audiences with
the opportunity to immerse themselves in the works of important
playwrights who, in some cases, are rarely produced. Past festivals
have honoured Samuel Beckett, Bertolt Brecht, Eugene O’Neill, David
Mamet, Arthur Miller and Caryl Churchill. This year, MTC and a host of
independent companies will celebrate the life and work of Swedish
author and playwright August Strindberg.
tel: 204.237.7692
www.saisonvoyageur.ca
tel: 204.956.1340 | box office: 204.942.6537
www.masterplaywrightfest.com
assiniboine CrediT union river Trail
2011 WinniPeg symPhony orChesTra
neW musiC fesTival – 20Th anniversary
until february 28, 2011
January 20 – february 6, 2011
January 14 – february 27, 2011
January 29 – february 4, 2011
Slip on your mittens, put on your skates and join in the fun on the
Longest Naturally Frozen Skating Trail in the world! The Assiniboine
Credit Union River Trail is the perfect location to take part in a
variety of activities such as hiking, hockey, sledding, snowshoeing
and curling. Don’t miss the special week-end programming filled with
free activities for the whole family!
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the internationally renowned
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra New Music Festival – one of the
world’s premiere events of its kind. Highlighting this occasion will
be the return of many past NMF-luminaries. For seven nights you will
hear an exciting line-up of new works by many of today’s greatest
composers, including John Corigliano’s Symphony No.1, Krzysztof
Penderecki’s Symphony No. 7: The Seven Gates of Jerusalem, the
premiere of WSO Composer-In-Residence Vincent Ho’s The Shaman:
Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra, and newly commissioned
pieces by Nicole Lizee and Kelly-Marie Murphy.
Check out the website for a list of access points and latest updates
on ice conditions.
tel: 204.237.7692 or info hotline: 204.233.ALLÔ (2556)
email: [email protected]
www.rivertrail.ca or www.sentierdhiver.ca
Tickets available at the WSO box office at 204.949.3999
or online at www.wso.ca or at Ticketmaster at 204.780.3333.
email: [email protected]
www.wso.ca | www.newmusicfestival.ca
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1. Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade
2. Jazz Winnipeg Festival
3. The Forks River Trail
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le fesTival du voyageur
25Th annual Teddy bears’ PiCniC
Join in western Canada’s largest winter festival! Le Festival du
Voyageur is the perfect venue to embrace the Manitoban winter
while enjoying unique entertainment. The whole family will take
pleasure in meeting Fort Gibraltar’s historical characters, admiring
snow sculptures created by artists from around the world, dancing
and jigging to lively music, tasting delicious French-Canadian food
and so much more. Bonding the traditions of the past with the
vitality of the franco-manitoban community of today, Le Festival du
Voyageur is a kitchen party not to be missed!
Thousands of smiling kids and their favourite stuffed animals will
flock to Assiniboine Park for the 25th Anniversary of the Teddy Bears’
Picnic, in support of the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.
The event has grown into a Manitoba tradition over the past two
decades by providing generations of families with fun activities,
great live entertainment, important health education and public
safety information.
february 18 – 27, 2011
may 29, 2011
tel: 204.787.4000
email: [email protected]
www.goodbear.mb.ca
tel: 204.237.7692 | event info hotline: 204.233.ALLÔ (2556)
email: [email protected]
www.festivalvoyageur.mb.ca
Pride WinniPeg fesTival
Pride sunday, June 5, 2011
freeze frame, inTernaTional film
fesTival for Kids of all ages
Winnipeg’s LGBTT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and two-spirit)
communities and their supporters come together in a 9-day festival
(May 28 – June 5, 2011) celebrating Pride and diversity in Winnipeg.
march 3 – 12, 2011
The Freeze Frame International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages
returns for its fifteenth year! This unique festival presents films from
all over the world, exciting workshops, and free drop-in activities for
the whole family. Workshops and some screenings require advance
bookings.
Pride Week activities include a ceremonial rainbow flag raising at
City Hall, baseball and golf tournaments, a women’s boat cruise, a
cocktail party, community barbecues, roller derby, a coffee house
evening featuring local artists, and much more.
www.pridewinnipeg.com
Programming is offered in both French and English.
WinniPeg inTernaTional
Children’s fesTival (KidsfesT)
tel: 204.949.9355 | 1.866.KID.FEST (543.3378)
email: [email protected]
www.freezeframeonline.org
www.facebook.com/freezeframeonline
June 9 – 12, 2011
Four days of fun for children of all ages! Singers, dancers, storytellers
and entertainers from all over the world bring joy, laughter
and activities to The Forks for the 29th annual Kidsfest. Never a dull
moment!
10 annual WinniPeg Comedy fesTival
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Canada’s funniest comics converge on Winnipeg for five nights of
hilarious stand-up, sketch, and improvisational comedy.
tel: 204.958.4730 (General Information)
box office: 204.958.4733
email: [email protected]
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tel: 204.284.9477
email: [email protected]
www.winnipegcomedyfestival.com
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may 28th & 29th, 2011
Celebrating Stories our Buildings Tell!
Join Heritage Winnipeg for the 8th annual Doors Open Winnipeg.
Explore some of Winnipeg’s most fascinating buildings, and enjoy
several walking tours during this free weekend event. Volunteers will
be on hand at each building for tours and to answer questions.
tel: 204.942.2663
email: [email protected]
For a map and description of
all buildings and events visit
www.doorsopenwinnipeg.ca
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For up to date calendar of events please go to
www.visitwinnipegnow.com
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June 17 – 26, 2011
June 16 – 25, 2011
Join close to a quarter-million Manitobans in the sight, sounds,
tastes and thrills of the EX and celebrate Manitoba. North America’s
#1 midway, agriculture exhibits, family and children’s entertainment
and a myriad of free shows makes this Winnipeg’s largest summer
event.
The world’s best jazz, blues and urban artists converge on downtown
Winnipeg for the 22nd annual TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival.
Featuring outstanding local, national and international performers,
the festival culminates in three spectacular days of free music in Old
Market Square.
Located at Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue
– just west of the Perimeter Highway.
tel: 204.888.6990 | 204.989.3456
email: [email protected]
www.redriverex.com
tel: 204.989.4656
email: [email protected]
www.jazzwinnipeg.com
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AboRiginAl dAy live 2011
July 1, 2011
June 18, 2011
Come and join the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) at
The Forks for the largest outdoor celebration of National Aboriginal
Day in the country. The fifth annual Aboriginal Day Live is held in
honour of the day and showcases North America’s Aboriginal talent
in an evening of music, entertainment, comedy, and traditional
dance.
Come celebrate Canada’s birthday at one of the many parties held
around the city, including The Forks, Osborne Village, Old Market
Square in the Exchange District and the Canad Inns Canada Day
Picnic in the Park at Assiniboine Park. Each location adds their
special touch to the celebrations, reflecting the unique personality
of that area. Great music, food, shopping, free entertainment and fun
make these parties the place to be seen.
The 3 1/2 hour broadcast will close with an amazing display
of fireworks from The Forks.
Winnipeg Folk FestivAl
July 6 – 10, 2011
tel: 204.947.9331 ext. 358
email: [email protected]
www.aboriginaldaylive.com | www.aptn.ca
Hear some of the best, most diverse music from across North America
and around the world at the 38th annual Winnipeg Folk Festival. This
internationally acclaimed event features over 70 acts, seven daytime
stages, two evening stages, a Family Area, Craft Village, camping, and
food concessions, all in a beautiful prairie park setting.
Located at Birds Hill Provincial Park, northeast on Highway #59.
tel: 204.231.0096
email: [email protected]
www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca
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June 17-26, 2011
Manitoba’s biggest
summer fair and midway.
Farmers’ Markets
July 23-Sept. 24, 2011
Covered outdoor market,
open every Saturday.
Plus a full slate of trade shows and events
in Exhibition Place.
Canad Inns
Winter Wonderland
Dec. 2, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012
Dazzling drive-through
holiday light show.
Visit redriverex.com for details!
3977 Portage Avenue (at the Perimeter Hwy)
204.888.6990
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Thin air, WinniPeg inTernaTional
WriTers fesTival
July 13 – 24, 2011
september 18 – 25, 2011
North America’s second-largest Fringe Festival showcases more
than 140 local, national and international theatre companies,
offering over 1,000 performances of comedy, drama, improv and
dance. Festival-goers of all ages are invited to enjoy live family
entertainment at Old Market Square in Winnipeg’s historic Exchange
District, where buskers, street performers and bands perform from
noon to midnight daily on the Outdoor Stage.
THIN AIR is a literary celebration, an annual week-long festival of
readings, panel discussions, school shows, book signings, and
professional development opportunities. It engages new and
established writers, and is enjoyed by thousands of Manitobans of all
ages and backgrounds in both English and French.
tel: 204.927.7323
email: [email protected]
www.thinairwinnipeg.ca
tel: 204.9.4.FRINGE (204.943.7464) | 1.877.446.4500
email: [email protected]
www.winnipegfringe.com
sarasvaTi ProduCTions’ femfesT 2011
folKlorama
september 24 – october 1, 2011
July 31 – august 13, 2011
FemFest 2011: Staging Inspiration is a celebration of plays by
women for everyone! In its ninth season the festival boasts touring
productions from across the country, while also providing exposure
to our most talented local female playwrights.
Experience the energy of the largest and longest-running
multicultural event of its kind in the world. From traditional authentic
meals to electrifying nightly performances by local, national and
international entertainers, Folklorama creates a feast for the senses
as you experience 40-plus cultural pavilions. Delight in 14 summer
nights in one extremely diverse and impressive city.
tel: 204.586.2236
email: [email protected]
www.sarasvati.ca
tel: 204.982.6210 | 1.800.665.0234
email: [email protected]
www.folklorama.ca
For up to date calendar of events please go to
www.visitwinnipegnow.com
The largest and longest-running
multicultural festival of its kind in the world.
Experience Folklorama in style with a VIP World Tour including:
• luxury motorcoach service
• admission to three pavilions
• lively, world class cultural entertainment
• a progressive, cultural meal
• bypassing line-ups
• reserved seating with table service
July 31–August 13, 2011
204.982.6210 | 1.800.665.0234
[email protected] | www.folklorama.ca
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2011 WinniPeg symPhony orChesTra
indigenous fesTival
WinniPeg aboriginal film fesTival
(Waff)
The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Indigenous Festival merges the
music and cultural expression of Indigenous people with the musical
traditions of the symphony orchestra. This fusion brings together
traditional elements from many cultures and promotes the creation
of new sounds and expressions of music.
Every November, the Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival (WAFF)
showcases the best in indigenous film and video from across Canada,
the U.S. and the world. WAFF’s wide array of films are complemented
by nightly events such as post-screening receptions and informal
mixers between artists and audiences.
For this year’s third annual festival, it will feature many local artists
and Aboriginal composers in four days of outreach activities and
concert performances. The festival will conclude with Revueltas’ La
noche de los Mayas, featuring 12 percussionists.
tel: 204.774.1375
email: [email protected]
www.aboriginalfilmfest.org
Tickets available at the WSO box office at 204.949.3999 or online at
www.wso.ca or at Ticketmaster at 204.780.3333.
email: [email protected]
www.wso.ca
december 2 – January 1, 2012
october 5 – 8, 2011
november 23 – 27, 2011
Canad inns WinTer Wonderland
Be dazzled by Manitoba’s largest drive-through light show. See the
sights – and a million lights! – from the warmth and comfort of your
vehicle. Now in its twelfth year, Winter Wonderland features over 25
theme areas and displays as big as 125 feet wide and 40 feet high.
Open daily 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, except Christmas Day. Free horsedrawn sleigh rides every weekend.
maniTo ahbee fesTival –
bringing PeoPle TogeTher
november 2 – 6, 2011
The Manito Ahbee Festival showcases the best of Aboriginal arts,
culture and heritage with its 5 day event that attracts thousands of
people from across Canada, the USA and abroad. This year’s event,
the sixth annual Manito Ahbee Festival, will present exciting events
such as an International Competition Pow-wow, Education
conference, Indigenous Marketplace & Tradeshow, Métis Soiree,
and the Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards.
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Located at Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue – just
west of the Perimeter Highway.
tel: 204.888.6990
www.redriverex.com
tel: 204.956.1849
email: [email protected]
www.manitoahbee.com
WinniPeg sanTa Claus Parade
november 12, 2011
The Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade combines the magic, wonder
and excitement that heralds in the holiday season and wraps it
up in one big event. A moving panorama of lights, colour and
music, the Parade inspires delight in the eyes of the children and
those who are young at heart.
Come to downtown Winnipeg early to enjoy the
“Host A Block For Santa” activities along the
Parade route from 4 pm to the 5 pm Parade
start. Plan to stay a little while longer to take
in the fantastic entertainment and brilliant
fireworks at The Forks following the Parade.
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2. Winnipeg International
Children’s Festival
3. Winnipeg Santa Claus
Parade
For up to date calendar of events
please go to www.visitwinnipegnow.com
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Known for its indie music scene and home to one of the top 50 busiest venues in the world, Winnipeg
offers a wide array of live performance venues. From the historic Burton Cummings Theatre, to the
state-of-the-art MTS Centre, to unique neighbourhood pubs and coffee shops oozing with character and
personality, Winnipeg is proud to welcome acclaimed performers from at home and around the world,
Broadway musicals, community productions and corporate events.
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This National Historic Site opened in 1907 and was originally named
for its owner, Corliss Powers Walker, who brought live theatre,
vaudeville, concerts and silent films to the city. Renamed in honour
of Winnipeg musician, Burton Cummings, the 1,700-seat venue now
hosts a variety of performances throughout the year.
The Centre culturel franco-manitobain is located in the heart of the
French quarter in St. Boniface and is home to nine cultural groups
and diverse cultural programming. The Centre attracts people from
all walks of life with its French-themed restaurant, newly constructed
theatre, a francophone historical society and youth-focused
associations.
Tickets at Ticketmaster 204.780.3333 or online at
www.ticketmaster.ca
364 Smith Street – Downtown
tel: 204.956.5656
email: [email protected]
www.burtoncummingstheatre.ca
The Centre partners with community groups to offer celebrations of
French culture and arts all year long. A free weekly musical series
called Mardi Jazz brings the finest jazz musicians from around
Manitoba, Canada and the United States, and La Galerie hosts
monthly art exhibits that also showcases local and international
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Situated in the heart of Winnipeg’s Theatre District, the Manitoba
Centennial Centre features one of Canada’s premiere performance
venues – the Centennial Concert Hall. Featuring over 170
performances annually and seating for 2,300, the Centennial Concert
Hall welcomes acclaimed performers from home and around the
world, Broadway musicals, community productions and corporate
events. The Centennial Concert Hall is also the proud performing
home of the Manitoba Opera, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
Please check the website to find out more about what’s happening
during your time in Winnipeg.
340 Provencher Boulevard – Old St. Boniface /
Winnipeg’s French Quarter
tel: 204.233.8972
email: [email protected]
www.ccfm.mb.ca
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Tickets at Ticketmaster 204.780.3333 or online at
www.ticketmaster.ca
555 Main Street – Exchange District
email: [email protected]
www.centennialconcerthall.com
Cinematheque is an intimate movie theatre devoted to screening the
very best in Canadian, independent, alternative and world cinema.
More than just screening films, they also provide artist talks, panel
discussions and special events to feed the minds of cinema fans.
Cinematheque operates year-round, with two films shown per night
Wednesday to Sunday night.
100 Arthur Street – Exchange District
tel: 204.925.3457 | 204.925.3456
email: [email protected]
www.winnipegcinematheque.com
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The Pantages Playhouse Theatre, a designated historical landmark,
plays host to local and international groups, both amateur and
professional.
The Gas Station Arts Centre is a vibrant home that builds community
through the creation and presentation of the arts. This 232-seat
venue brings the best of theatre, music, dance, comedy and poetry
to Winnipeg at its intimate Osborne Village location. The facility also
boasts an art gallery featuring works by local visual artists.
180 Market Avenue – Exchange District
tel: 204.989.2889
email: [email protected]
www.pantagesplayhouse.com
445 River Avenue (corner of River Avenue and Osborne Street) –
Osborne Village
tel: 204.284.9477
email: [email protected]
www.gsac.ca
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This funky all-ages concert venue plays host to local, national and
international concerts. Friendly and eclectic, this licensed concert
hall is one of the city’s most popular. To see a schedule of upcoming
events, visit the website.
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The IMAX Theatre is Winnipeg’s premiere downtown entertainment
venue featuring an exciting mix of 2D and 3D IMAX films. Experience
the immersive and eye-popping 3D technology at the only largeformat theatre in Manitoba. The 5 1/2 story screen, crystal clear
images and amazing digital surround sound make you feel like you
are part of the film – it’s the ultimate way to see a movie.
586 Ellice Avenue – West End
tel: 204.783.6918
email: [email protected]
www.wecc.ca
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Situated in the heart of Winnipeg’s downtown, within easy walking
distance of more than 2,500 first-class hotel rooms, the 160,000
square foot Winnipeg Convention Centre is one of western Canada’s
top meeting, consumer/trade show, banquet, conference and special
event facilities. From international conferences and high-end
galas, to concerts and weddings, the Winnipeg Convention Centre
delivers contemporary atmosphere, state-of-the-art technology and
versatility.
Free underground parking.
Third Floor – 393 Portage Avenue
(Portage Place Shopping Centre) – Downtown
tel: 204.956.4629 | 1.800.356.4629
email: [email protected]
www.imaxwinnipeg.com
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Whether you’re travelling across the city to see a superstar in
concert or across the continent as part of the tour itself, no itinerary
is complete without a stop at MTS Centre. Conveniently located in the
heart of downtown Winnipeg and North America, this state-of-the-art
15,000-seat facility has consistently been ranked as one of the top
50 busiest venues in the world by Pollstar Magazine. From hockey
games to concerts and everything in between, great nights always
start at MTS Centre.
375 York Avenue
tel: 204.956.1720 | 1.800.565.7776
email: [email protected]
www.wcc.mb.ca
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Tickets at Ticketmaster 204.780.3333 or online at
www.ticketmaster.ca
300 Portage Avenue – Downtown
email: [email protected]
www.mtscentre.ca
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Whether young in age or simply young at heart, Winnipeg is your destination for
affordable family fun. From educational expeditions at some of the best prairie
wilderness sites, to action-packed amusement park adventures, and cool kidthemed hotel rooms, laughter and good times for the whole family are waiting
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Fun Mountain is the place for a fun family getaway or to just simply
splash the hours away. Enjoy water slides, tropical theme mini golf,
and bumper boat rentals. Food concession, locker and life jacket
rentals, gift shop and free parking are also available.
A fun family destination! Housed in the oldest surviving train
repair facility in Manitoba, the Children’s Museum features twelve
permanent galleries that spark creative learning. Visitors can hop
aboard the authentic 1952 diesel locomotive and 1920 Pullman
passenger coach, explore the four-storey tall Lasagna Lookout,
test their perceptions in the giant Illusion Tunnel, perform water
experiments in Splash Lab, and much more. A toddler-exclusive
space, Tot Spot serves the needs of the Museum’s smallest visitors.
During the holiday season, take a stroll through the land of fairytales
in Eaton’s Santa’s Village. All that PLUS public programs, workshops
& special events! Open daily (Spring 2011).
Open daily from mid-June to late August (weather permitting). Call
for hours.
804 Murdock Road (off Hwy #1 East), 6 kms east of the Royal
Canadian Mint – Just Outside Winnipeg (East)
tel: 204.255.3910
email: [email protected]
www.funmountain.ca
45 Forks Market Road – The Forks
tel: 204.924.4000
email: [email protected]
www.childrensmuseum.com
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Rev up the excitement with go-kart racing on three challenging
tracks with over 75 go-karts for ages four to adult. Come play the 18hole pirate theme mini golf and visit Skull Mountain, Treasure Island
and the life sized pirate ship. Cool off on a bumper boat or launch
water balloons at each other in the water wars game. Step up to the
plate in one of five batting cages, bump on a super collider bumper
car, or have a bouncing good time on one of the trampolines. Also
on site are concessions, arcade, and picnic areas. Group and party
rates are available.
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MTYP has gathered the most innovative and imaginative work
for young people that they could find. Follow them as they travel
from Scotland to Ancient Greece, from Italy to Africa, all around
Canada and of course, tell stories from right here in Winnipeg. As
a leader in theatre for young audiences, MTYP has been creating
and presenting professional, innovative theatre since 1982, both
in Canada and internationally. All performances are presented in
MTYP’s reconfigurable 315-seat theatre at The Forks.
Free general admission, free parking, Pay as You Play Activities.
Open daily including holidays: mid-April through mid-October
(weather permitting). Call for hours.
Season runs from October to April.
Highway #1 East (Fermor Avenue), 4 kms east of the Royal
Canadian Mint – Just Outside Winnipeg (East)
tel: 204.254.3644
www.grandprixamusements.com
Canwest Performing Arts Centre, 2 Forks Market Road – The Forks
tel: 204.947.0394 | box office: 204.942.8898
email: [email protected]
www.mtyp.ca
Visit Winnipeg’s number one tourist destination and find
plenty to do, see, taste and experience: 200+ events, a fresh
food market, heritage attractions, open greenspaces,
a children’s museum, skateboard park, boutique hotel,
theatre, over 70 shops, skating trails and more.
See you at The Forks.
Info Hotline 957-7618
www.theforks.com
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Come and enjoy the scenic park with fun-filled rides and activities for
all age groups. Thunder Rapids has five different types of go-karts,
from kiddie karts to thunder karts, water squirting bumper boats,
batting cages, video games, concession stand, a huge free jungle
gym, picnic areas, barbeque rentals, and don’t forget the gorgeous
18-hole mini golf course complete with a waterfall and island green!
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U-Puttz Black Light Miniature Golf is the newest and most exciting
addition to family entertainment to hit Winnipeg! This uniquely
themed, artistically created 18-hole miniature golf course features
realistic props and murals that will take you deep into the sea and
back in time!
423 McPhillips Street – North End
tel: 204.582.2166
email: [email protected]
www.u-puttz.ca
Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday in summer from 10:00
am to 10:00 pm, spring and fall from 10:00 am to dusk. Open at noon
on Sundays.
5058 Portage Avenue (4 kms west of Assiniboia Downs) –
Just Outside Winnipeg (West)
tel: 204.885.7223
email: [email protected]
www.thunderrapids.ca
For more Family Fun activities please see the following listings:
Assiniboine Park Zoo, Page 53
The Forks, Pages 6, 47
Manitoba Museum, Page 36
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Golf Dome, Page 64
An outdoor family amusement park with over 20 rides and attractions
featuring a 1/2 mile scenic train ride, carousel, ferris wheel, bumper
cars, roller coaster, scrambler, antique “Tin Lizzie” car ride and a
wide variety of kiddie rides including the ever popular “Bulgy the
Whale” and the flying helicopter ride. Play 18-hole mini golf and enjoy
the wide variety of food and ice cream concessions, mini donuts,
lemonade stand, gift shop and arcade.
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Open mid-May until mid-September (weather permitting)
621 Murdock Road – Just Outside Winnipeg (East)
tel: 204.257.8095
email: [email protected]
www.tinkertown.mb.ca
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Winnipeg’s many galleries offer an impressive variety of historical art, artistic beauty
and modern interpretations. From Aboriginal artifacts, to turn-of-the-last-century
gowns, to contemporary Inuit art, and spray painted urban murals – the galleries
of Winnipeg are a must see while visiting the city.
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gallery laCosse
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Located in the Corydon area, Gallery Lacosse celebrates Manitoba
art and its unique place in the Canadian creative landscape. Owner
and artist Terry Lacosse takes pride in supporting local talent. These
artists are showcased through their paintings, pottery, photos, and
jewellery including Terry’s paintings of the neighbourhood and the
beaches of Lake Winnipeg.
PLATFORM is Manitoba’s only artist-run centre devoted exclusively
to photographic and digital arts. Founded in 1981, the gallery exhibits
artwork by local, national and international artists, showcasing the
scope of photographic and digital art practices from innovations
and re-discoveries arising from the traditional print, to advances
stemming from digital photographic techniques, to the outer limits
where photography dissolves into other media classifications.
Hours are Tuesday to Friday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday
from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
121-100 Arthur Street (Artspace Building) – Exchange District
tel: 204.942.8183
email: [email protected]
www.platformgallery.org
169 Lilac Street – Corydon Avenue
tel: 204.284.0726
www.tlacosse.com
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Graffiti Gallery is part of Graffiti Art Programming Inc., a not for
profit community youth art organization located in the core area of
Winnipeg. It uses art as a tool for community development, social
change, and individual growth. The Gallery hosts community urban
art exhibits by local, Canadian and international artists. The satellite
gallery located at The Skate Plaza at The Forks features an additional
six panels without the restriction of operating hours. Every visit to
Graffiti Gallery is unique; the walls are an evolving urban canvas.
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Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is Manitoba’s premier
contemporary art gallery and the first Institute of Contemporary Art
in Canada. Since 1972, Plug In has exhibited the very best local and
international art work in all media. Renowned globally for its prizewinning representation of Canada at the 49th Venice Biennale (2001),
Plug In is also an important publisher of art editions.
Hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
109 Higgins Ave (East of Main Street) – Exchange District
tel: 204.667.9960
email: [email protected]
www.graffitigallery.ca
460 Portage Avenue – Downtown
tel: 204.942.1043
email: [email protected]
www.plugin.org
mayberry fine arT
urban shaman ConTemPorary
aboriginal arT
Mayberry Fine Art is centrally located in a restored heritage building
at the heart of Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District. Works by
leading Canadian artists, such as Joe Fafard and Wanda Koop are
displayed in over 6,000 square feet of gallery space. Regular
exhibitions at the main gallery, as well as at Mayberry Fine Art’s
satellite gallery in Winnipeg Square, feature rare and important early
and contemporary Canadian art.
Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art is a nationally
recognized leader in Aboriginal arts programming and one of the
foremost venues and voices for Aboriginal art in Canada. Their
focus is on developing new programming and new presentations of
Indigenous art which has resulted
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Hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm,
Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
203-290 McDermot Avenue –
Exchange District
tel: 204.942.2674
email: [email protected]
www.urbanshaman.org
212 McDermot Avenue – Exchange District
Winnipeg Square – near the Fort Street entrance
(open during regular mall hours) – Downtown
tel: 204.255.5690
email: [email protected]
www.mayberryfineart.com
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1. Early Masters Sculpture at the Winnipeg Art Gallery
2. FAX, December 12, 2009 – February 21, 2010, installation view
3. Artwork at Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art
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Located on Academy Road among an eclectic array of upscale
boutiques and restaurants, Woodlands Gallery shows an engaging
selection of traditional and contemporary Canadian Art. In addition
to original artwork by professional Manitoba and Canadian artists,
the gallery offers unique gift items and professional custom framing.
The Wah-sa Gallery is devoted exclusively to Canadian Aboriginal
art and crafts. The Gallery exhibits a wide range of originals, limited
edition prints and art cards. The gallery also handles craft, pottery,
carvings and giftware.
Johnston Terminal – The Forks
tel: 204.942.5121
email: [email protected]
www.wahsa.mb.ca
Open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday 10:00
am to 5:00 pm.
535 Academy Road – River Heights
tel: 204.947.0700
email: [email protected]
www.woodlandsgallery.com
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With an exterior of Manitoba Tyndall stone, Canada’s oldest
public gallery is home to the world’s largest public collection of
contemporary Inuit art, some of which is always on display. The
Winnipeg Art Gallery boasts a constantly changing exhibition
schedule of national and international art, as well as emphasizing
the work of Manitoba artists. The gift shop carries unique jewellery,
ceramics, and glassware handcrafted by Canadian artists. The bright
and airy Storm restaurant overlooks the rooftop sculpture garden
and tables are set outside in the summer months. The WAG is located
within walking distance of all downtown hotels.
Open year-round.
300 Memorial Boulevard – Downtown
tel: 204.786.6641
email: [email protected]
www.wag.mb.ca
1. Artwork at the
Winnipeg Art Gallery
2. Woodlands Gallery
Interior
3. Painting at the
Wah-sa Gallery
4. Winnipeg Art
Gallery exhibit
For more Galleries please see the following listings:
Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Page 53
Pavilion Gallery Museum, Page 54
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460 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
www.plugin.org
Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art
EXHIBITIONS|PUBLICATIONS|TOURS|ARTIST TALKS|PERFORMANCES|BOOKSTORE & GIFTS
Exhibition and Shop Hours:
Wednesday to Saturday: 12 – 9 p.m.
Sunday: 12 – 6 p.m.
Plug In Shop: www.plugin.org/shop
Admission to the galleries is free
Parking is available at rear
Please call about venue bookings and tours
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You can bet on Winnipeg to offer a variety of gaming activities. From a variety
of slot machines and popular gaming tables like Blackjack, Poker and Keno at
the Casino’s of Winnipeg to the thrill of the horse races at the Assiniboia Downs,
there’s plenty of gaming options to choose from to keep you entertained and on
the edge of your seat.
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Featuring live thoroughbred racing, May through late September.
Visit the website or call for a live racing schedule. Licensed Terrace
Dining Room overlooks the racetrack & offers exceptional dining.
Relive the opulent splendor of the past and saunter into one of the
most unique entertainment facilities in western Canada.
Deep red velvets, rich woods, and twinkling chandeliers take you
back to a grand era of excitement and indulgence. The 178,000
square foot, smoke-free facility offers exceptional dining and
lounges, popular live entertainment, sport bar and first-class gaming
experience.
Open year-round: 140-VLT Gaming Lounge & Simulcast Wagering on
televised races from tracks in Canada, USA, and Australia. The facility
is also available for trade shows and private and corporate events.
Full catering services are available.
Open year-round, Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 am and
Sunday from noon to 3:00 am. Closed on selected holidays. Group
tours available.
3975 Portage Avenue – Just Outside Winnipeg (West)
tel: 204.885.3330
email: [email protected]
www.ASDowns.com
484 McPhillips Street – North End
tel: 204.957.2500 | 1.800.265.3912
(toll free in Canada and the U.S.)
www.casinosofwinnipeg.com
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Paradise awaits you in a tropical jungle atmosphere where you can
explore a mystical world that includes vibrant flowers, swaying
palm trees, and the sounds of tropical birds. Enter Neptune’s Cave
and explore the magic of Manitoba’s only walk-through saltwater
aquarium, the largest of its kind in the Midwest.
1. Train at McPhillips Station Casino
2. Upper Deck Lounge at McPhillips Station Casino
The Casino offers exceptional dining and lounges, popular live
entertainment, a dance club and a first-class gaming experience all
within a 182,000 square-foot, smoke-free facility.
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Take a trip through the tropics Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am
to 3:00 am and Sunday from noon to 3:00 am. Closed on selected
holidays. Group tours available.
1425 Regent Avenue West – Transcona
tel: 204.957.2500 | 1.800.265.3912
(toll free in Canada and the U.S.)
www.casinosofwinnipeg.com
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Orientation Gallery at the Manitoba Museum
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Winnipeg’s many museums provide a rich reflection of not only the history of our city, but also
the province of Manitoba, the Prairies and Canada. From the nine interpretive galleries at the
Manitoba Museum to the beginnings of the aviation industry, the following list of museums
offers a historical and educational look into the past.
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forT la reine museum, Pioneer
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Enjoy the largest air park in Canada which includes mounted
military aircraft from the history of Canada’s Air Force. The free Air
Force Heritage Museum, situated on the ground floor of 1 Canadian
Air Division headquarters (the Bishop Building) contains many
outstanding exhibits of National Significance. Open by appointment
only; please call.
The Fort, built in 1738 by French Explorer Pierre Gaultier de la
Verendrye, depicts the life of prairie pioneers in Manitoba. Visit the
pioneer village, the Ukrainian Catholic Church and the 1881 school
where Mary Louise Pickering taught. See the actual 1882 railcar used
by William Van Horne when building the CPR and explore several
turn-of-the-last-century homes, including the home of former
Premier Douglas Campbell. Here you will also find the Manitoba
Softball Hall of Fame and Museum, a military museum and the world’s
largest indoor displays of Allis-Chalmers farm equipment.
North of Sharp Boulevard (Air Force Way) off Ness Avenue –
St. James / Airport
tel: 204.833.2500 ext 4180
The Museum is open annually mid-May to mid-September from 9:00
am to 6:00 pm (Sundays from noon). The Portage Tourist Bureau is
open year-round with reduced hours (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) during the
off season.
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This is Canada’s second martyr’s shrine. The beautiful chapel
contains the relics (mortal remains) of the Ukrainian Catholic martyr,
Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky. Beatified by Pope John Paul II, Blessed
Vasyl, a Ukrainian Catholic, suffered severe torture during the Soviet
regime and died in Winnipeg in 1973.
Group tours arranged by appointment only.
Located just 4 kms east of city centre on Highway #1A at junction
of Highway #26 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
tel: 204.857.3259
email: [email protected]
www.fortlareinemuseum.ca
www.portagetouristbureau.ca
A museum depicting the martyr’s life story is open Tuesday to Friday
from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
250 Jefferson Avenue (St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church) –
North End
tel: 204.338.7321
email: [email protected]
www.bvmartyrshrine.com
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See a working replica of Cuthbert Grant’s original water-powered
mill, built in 1829. During the summer months wheat is ground into
flour. The Mill celebrates Grant and the Métis culture the second
Saturday in July with a BBQ and activities. A pioneer picnic is held on
the second Saturday in August.
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Among the oldest fire stations in Canada, this beautifully maintained
fire hall, built in 1903, features stained glass windows and ornate
tin ceilings. As a tribute to the heroism of fire fighters, the museum
displays hand and horse drawn, steam and early motorized fire
apparatus, artifacts, photographs and records dating back to the
1880s.
2777 Portage Avenue – St. James
tel: 204.986.5613 (summer) | 204.253.4904 (winter)
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Open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Other times
by appointment.
56 Maple Street – Exchange District
tel: 204.942.4817
email: [email protected]
www.winnipegfiremuseum.ca
1. Air Force Heritage Museum and Air Park
2. Fort La Reine Museum
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The Museum interprets the rich historical and contemporary
handicrafts of Manitoba. In addition, the Library holds history, theory
and instruction books on many craft techniques.
View works by Ukrainian author and poet Ivan Franko. By
appointment only.
200 McGregor Street – North End
tel: 204.589.4397
Please call for hours.
1B-183 Kennedy (second door on the side) – Downtown
tel: 204.487.6117
email: [email protected]
www.mts.net/~mcml
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The Museum is a 13 hectare endangered tall grass prairie preserve
located inside the city. Set aside in 1968 as a remnant of original tall
grass prairie, this preserve is home to over 160 species of prairie
wildflowers, grasses and shrubs with a great array of wildlife. Explore
this endangered ecosystem with “Naturalist Knapsacks” which are
full of fun equipment and free to borrow while on site.
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From a time of oil lamps and electric streetcars to the crazy
contraptions that developed into household appliances, explore
Manitoba’s electrical history from the 1880s to now. Interactive
exhibits include a towering robot made of over 50 household
appliances!
2795 Ness Avenue – St. James
tel: 204.832.0167
email: [email protected]
www.livingprairie.ca
Open Monday to Thursday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and by
appointment. Guided tours are available. Special events include All
That Glows: Then and Now, an annual celebration of holiday lighting
trends, running from mid-November to early January.
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Visit the resting place of Louis Riel, Métis leader and founder of the
province of Manitoba.
190 avenue de la Cathédrale (St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery) –
Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s French Quarter
680 Harrow Street – Corydon / Fort Rouge
tel: 204.360.7905
www.hydro.mb.ca/museum
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History will unfold before your eyes at this restored 19th century
fort where costumed staff recreate the 1850s in the Red River Valley.
Come and meet the Governor of the Hudson’s Bay Company as he
strolls through his garden, barter with the company clerk, sit in a tipi
and listen to the whispers of ancient legends. Touch the coarse fur of
a bison hide at the oldest stone fur trading post in North America, or
if you prefer, scour the Fort for clues in a family scavenger hunt or
explore the new interactive exhibit in the Visitor Reception Centre.
There is something here for the whole family.
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3. Living Parairie Museum
4. Maison Gabrielle-Roy
5. Lower Fort Garry
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Living history programs run May 15 to Labour Day from 9:00 am
– 5:00 pm daily. Daily guided tours in English and French and
motorized access for mobility challenged visitors available.
Scheduled tours are offered in September and October.
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Discover the ancestral house that inspired
Gabrielle Roy, one of Canada’s most influential authors
of the 20th century. This home was Gabrielle Roy’s
birthplace and the perfect setting for some of her most
loved stories.
375 rue Deschambault – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s
French Quarter
tel: 204.231.3853
email: [email protected]
www.maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca
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Main Street / Highway #9 (15 minutes north of
Winnipeg) –Just Outside (North)
tel: 1.888.773.8888
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/garry
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The Manitoba Museum is an award-winning heritage and edutainment
centre welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Winner of the
Michelin Green Guide’s top award – designated “Worth the Trip”, the
Museum features an ever changing variety of touring and specialty
exhibits.
Take a trip into Winnipeg’s past as you tour the 1895 home of Sir Hugh
John Macdonald – former Manitoba Premier and son of Canada’s first
Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Rescued from demolition in
1969, MHS Dalnavert has since been awarded Provincial and National
Historic Site designations. Museum interpreters bring history to life
through stories and artifacts that represent an affluent family’s
lifestyle in the early days of Winnipeg.
190 Rupert Avenue – The Exchange District
tel: 204.956.2830 | 204.943.3139 (recorded information)
www.manitobamuseum.ca
The adjoining Visitors’ Centre, is a state-of-the-art “green” building
that overlooks Dalnavert’s garden and houses an impressive gift
shop, featuring many items from local artisans. Free parking is
available for visitors. Final daily tours will commence 45 minutes
prior to closing.
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museum galleries
The Manitoba Museum is noted for the dramatic walk-through
settings among its nine spectacular permanent galleries. From
the Nonsuch, a replica of a full-size 17th century ship that sailed
the world, to the Urban Gallery, a trip back through time to the
roaring 20s, to the dramatic Orientation Gallery with its re-creation
of an early bison hunt, a trip to the Museum is a journey through
Manitoba’s past, present, and future.
Please call for hours.
61 Carlton (just south of Broadway) – Downtown
tel: 204.943.9835
email: [email protected]
www.mhs.mb.ca
Be enlightened
Take an electrifying tour
Explore Manitoba’s unique history of electrical development.
See a streetcar, a 12 ft. appliance robot and more.
Walk-ins welcome
or take a guided tour.
Call 204 360-7905
Free Admission
Open Monday to Thursday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment
Closed Statutory Holidays
680 Harrow Street, Winnipeg MB
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Planetarium
Winnipeg is home to one of only five major Planetariums in the
country and features live interactive multimedia shows that recreate the current night sky, highlight the latest space discoveries,
and follows the developments of the space program. From adventureinspired animated children’s shows to feature presentations that will
satisfy the astronomy enthusiast, the Planetarium introduces the
wonders of the universe to sky watchers of all ages.
Celebrate the rich tradition of Manitoba’s sport heritage with a
brand new museum gallery opening in early 2011 on the main floor
of the new Sport for Life Centre in the heart of Downtown Winnipeg’s
museum district. All new dynamic exhibits and interactive displays
make this a must see for sports fans of all ages!
145 Pacific Avenue – Exchange District
tel: 204.925.5736
email: [email protected]
www.halloffame.mb.ca
science gallery
The Science Gallery features many fun, interactive exhibits that
encourage learning and discovery. Visitors can learn what they’d
weigh on other planets, interact with a tornado, explore basic
principles of science, and try out their talents on a laser harp.
There’s always something new to experience at The Manitoba
Museum’s Science Gallery.
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Maple Grove Tea Room is located inside the 1866 historic Kennedy
House, home to entrepreneur and explorer Captain William Kennedy.
The home features a museum depicting the furnishings of that era.
Have a delicious homemade dessert or lunch on the patio or Tea
Room that overlooks the Red River and the beautiful flower gardens
on the grounds of Kennedy House.
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417 River Road, St. Andrews (12-minute drive north of the
Perimeter Highway on Highway # 9) – Just Outside Winnipeg
(North)
tel: 204.334.2498
email: [email protected]
www.maple.grove.weebly.com
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The Mennonite Heritage Village in Steinbach offers an opportunity
to experience and appreciate the rugged lifestyle endured by
Mennonites and other pioneer settlers. Tour the unique, fullyfunctional windmill, sod dugout shelter, log home and house-barns.
Visit the blacksmith shop, print shop, stores, historic schools and
churches, and see various farm animals, antique steam engines,
tractors, vehicles and implements. Authentic cuisine can be sampled
in the Livery Barn Restaurant.
Just 45 minutes from downtown Winnipeg; take Highway 1 E. and
then 15 km south on Highway 12.
tel: 204.326.9661 | 1.800.280.8741
email: [email protected]
www.mhv.ca
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1. Science Gallery
at the Manitoba
Museum
2. Nonsuch at the
Manitoba Museum
3. Manitoba Historical
Society Dalnavert
Museum
4. Dinosaur skeleton
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Stand within the oldest building in Winnipeg, and the largest oak
log structure in North America. The Museum depicts the lives of
the French and Métis people. Originally the Grey Nuns Convent, this
museum also boasts the largest collection of Louis Riel artifacts in
the country.
Take a glimpse into the life of Louis Riel, Métis leader and founder
of Manitoba, at his family’s historic house, restored to its 1886
appearance.
330 River Road – St. Vital
tel: 204.257.1783
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/riel
494 avenue Taché – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s French Quarter
tel: 204.237.4500
email: [email protected]
www.msbm.mb.ca
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Ross House was the first post office west of Thunder Bay. The
Manitoba Historical Society hosts an interpretive exhibit as well
as rooms set to reflect the life of a prominent Métis family. No
admission fee.
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View the largest collection of Ukrainian historical and cultural
artifacts in North America including a museum, library, art gallery,
archives and boutique.
Open Wednesday to Sunday 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Season runs from
June 1 to August 31.
140 Meade St. North (Joe Zuken Heritage Park)
– Historic North Point Douglas
tel: 204.943.3958
email: [email protected]
www.mhs.mb.ca
Open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sundays in
summer from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
184 Alexander Avenue East – Exchange District
tel: 204.942.0218
email: [email protected]
www.oseredok.org
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Promenade TaChé /
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Stop in at this Museum depicting western Canada’s oldest infantry
militia unit dating back to 1870. The Museum collects, displays and
interprets articles and artifacts pertaining to the history of the
Regiment.
Enjoy a beautiful, cross-river view of The Forks and the Winnipeg
skyline from the lamp-lit Promenade Taché. Interpretive plaques
along the walkway explain the early development of St. Boniface.
Open Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Avenue Taché, just over the Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge –
Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s French Quarter
969 St. Matthews Avenue (Minto Armouries) – West End
tel: 204.786.4300 ext 3492 | 204.895.2588
www.mts.net/~rwpgrif
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View displays of uniforms, weapons, pictures and
artifacts from 1870 to the present, telling the
story of Western Canada’s oldest highland
unit.
230-969 St. Matthews Avenue (Minto
Armoury) – West End
tel: 204.786.4300 ext 3436
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The parish of St. John has been a presence in the north end of
Winnipeg since 1820. The first worshippers were the Selkirk settlers
and Hudson’s Bay Company employees. The cemetery surrounding
the Cathedral predates the parish, established by the Selkirk Settlers
soon after their arrival in 1812, making it the oldest cemetery west
of the Great Lakes.
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View exhibits depicting the history of the rectory and its founders.
Enjoy the beauty of the restored Rectory (built between 1850 and
1855) and period landscaping.
Season runs from mid-May through Labour Day.
River Road Heritage Parkway and St. Andrews Road
– Just Outside (North)
tel: 204.334.6405
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/standrewsrectory
Sunday Services: 10:30 am
The cemetery is open year-round from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
135 Anderson Avenue – North End
tel: 204.586.8385
email: [email protected]
www.stjohnscathedral.ca
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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 façade facing west across the Red River
towards downtown Winnipeg.
seven oaKs house museum
Constructed in the 1850s entirely of oak logs, this original Inkster
homestead houses artifacts of the Red River settlers.
190 avenue de la Cathédrale – Old St. Boniface /
Winnipeg’s French Quarter
tel: 204.237.4500
www.cathedralestboniface.mb.ca
Open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Guided tours are available.
Admission by donation.
Season runs from Victoria Day long weekend to Labour Day.
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115 Rupertsland Boulevard – North End
tel: 204.339.7429
The historically designated two storey Red River Frame Brown House
built in 1856, is furnished with period pieces from 1860-1890. HBC
employee William Brown and his Métis wife, Charlotte Oman, raised
six children in the house with details of their life accounted in the
Museum’s historiography. During the Red River Uprising, William
Brown Sr., his son-in-law, the Honourable John Taylor, first Minister
of Agriculture, and Thomas Scott held clandestine meetings in the
Brown House.
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The Transcona Historical Museum’s mission is to maintain and
promote the history, stories and community spirit of Transcona.
Exhibits rotate yearly, but feature the community and railway
history of the area, first and second world war history, Manitoba
archaeology as well as moths and butterflies from around the world.
Educational programs and group presentations may be arranged by
appointment.
The Museum holds specialty historical theatre throughout the
summer months for groups by appointment. A free Pioneer Heritage
Day is held in August with refreshments, tours, entertainment,
environmental theatre, crafts and pioneer games for the whole
family to enjoy!
Summer hours (June–August) are Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am
to 4:00 pm. Regular hours (September–May) are Tuesday to Saturday
from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed January.
141 Regent Ave West – Transcona
tel: 204.222.0423
email: [email protected]
www.transconamuseum.mb.ca
3180 Portage Avenue - St. James
tel: 204.888.8706
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The Museum is located in the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox
Cathedral. It is a Winnipeg landmark featuring a Ukrainian Baroque
architectural style with an exterior mosaic by Leo Mol, a carved
icon screen wall and stained glass windows. The Museum houses a
collection of Ukrainian folk arts and crafts, a library and gift shop.
With an exterior of Manitoba Tyndall stone, Canada’s oldest
public gallery is home to the world’s largest public collection of
contemporary Inuit art, some of which is always on display. The
Winnipeg Art Gallery boasts a constantly changing exhibition
schedule of national and international art, as well as emphasizing
the work of Manitoba artists. The gift shop carries unique jewellery,
ceramics, and glassware handcrafted by Canadian artists. The bright
and airy Storm restaurant overlooks the rooftop sculpture garden
and tables are set outside in the summer months. The WAG is located
within walking distance of all downtown hotels.
Open Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The season runs
from July through August.
1175 Main Street – North End
tel: 204.582.1018
www.htmoc.com
Open year-round.
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300 Memorial Boulevard – Downtown
tel: 204.786.6641
email: [email protected]
www.wag.mb.ca
The Fort, built between 1834-37, was the centre of trade for an area
that was larger than Eastern Europe and was the administrative and
judicial body of the Red River Settlement, which was governed by
the Hudson’s Bay Company. It was also the place where Louis Riel
formed the Provisional Government which led to Manitoba entering
Confederation as a province. Upper Fort Garry was demolished
between 1881-89. A fundraising campaign is underway to create the
Upper Fort Garry Heritage Park and Interpretive Centre.
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Displays and artifacts are featured relating to the history of the
Winnipeg Police Force dating from its beginning in 1874 to the
present.
tel: 204.987.4359
www.upperfortgarry.com
Open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free admission.
130 Allard Avenue – Assiniboia
tel: 204.986.3976
email: [email protected]
www.winnipeg.ca/police/museum
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Take your imagination to the sky! Your visit will be filled with tales
from the sky, great ideas (and not so great ideas) in flight, and a true
appreciation for the adventuring spirit.
WinniPeg railWay museum
The Museum also houses an interactive play area for kids aged 2 to
12. Fly a plane, cycle a propeller, build a rocket, spot a flying saucer…
and still be back in time for dinner.
Climb the stairs of the historic Via Rail Station to tracks 1 and 2,
where you will discover 37,500 square feet of railway history and
artifacts.
Hangar T-2, 958 Ferry Road, just five minutes from Polo Park
Shopping Centre – St. James
tel: 204.786.5503
email: [email protected]
www.wcam.mb.ca
See the Countess of Dufferin, the first steam locomotive on
the prairies, also diesel and electric locomotives, rolling stock,
maintenance of way equipment, the history of CN, CP, City of
Winnipeg rail, the construction of the Hudson Bay Railway, the
struggle of Women to enter the railroad industry, a large HO gauge
model layout and finish with a visit to the railroad oriented gift shop.
The Museum is open May 1 to October 31 daily from 11:00 am to
4:00 pm, March and November they are open Saturday & Sunday
from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please call for hours of operation from
December through February.
Located upstairs on Tracks 1 and 2 in Via Rail Union Station.
Entrances available from Broadway and Main or the Forks Market
entrance – Downtown / The Forks
tel: 204. 942.4632
email: [email protected]
www.wpgrailmuseum.com
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Winnipeg is a metropolitan city with a thriving urban contemporary scene. Here, hipsters and
trendsetters can groove to some of the best DJ’s in Canada or chill out in one of Winnipeg’s many
lounges. Known for its indie music scene, Winnipeg is also home to several live performance venues
and pubs featuring local musicians, singers and performers. Choose your favourite genre or be
adventurous and discover something new in Winnipeg.
Billiards
Comedy
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Alive w
323 Portage Avenue
tel: 204.221.4583
www.4playsportsbar.com
2025 Corydon Avenue
tel: 204.488.4520
www.rumorscomedyclub.com
140 Bannatyne Avenue
tel: 204.989.8080
www.aliveinthedistrict.com
Alfie’s Restaurant &
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1042 Keewatin Street
tel: 204.633.6677
Flea Whiskey’s w
601 Erin Street
tel: 204.775.2727
www.fleawhiskeys.com
3740 Portage Avenue
tel: 204.837.5831
1792 Pembina Highway, located in the
Express by Canad Inns
tel: 204.269.6955
www.canadclubs.com
Cowboys w
Club 3D w
Country Corral w
Miss Q’s Billiards w
1034 Elizabeth Road, Located in the Canad
Inns Destination Centre Windsor Park
tel: 204.253.2641
www.canadclubs.com
314 Bond Street
tel: 204.224.4757
Palomino Club
Triple B’s Billiards w
121 Scurfield Blvd.
tel: 204.452.3222
1873 Henderson Highway
tel: 204.339.0886
www.triplebs.com
X-Cues Billiards w
3317 Portage Avenue
tel: 204.837.1314
Mystique
441 Main Street
tel: 204.943.2623
www.mystiquewinnipeg.com
1133 Portage Avenue
tel: 204.772.0454
www.palominoclub.ca
Republic Nightclub w
291 Bannatyne Avenue
tel: 204.510.9200
www.republicnightclub.ca
Silver Spike Saloon w
202 Bond Street
tel: 204.224.4885
Stereo Nightclub w
Silverado’s w
551 Sargent Avenue
tel: 204.783.4137
www.x-cues.com
2100 McPhillips Street
tel: 204.633.0024
www.canadclubs.com
Blues
Whiskey Dix w
Times Changed High &
Lonesome Club w
436 Main Street
tel: 204.944.7539
www.whiskeydix.com
234 Main Street
tel: 204.957.0982
www.highandlonesomeclub.ca
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1034 Elizabeth Road, located in the Canad
Inns Destination Centre Windsor Park
tel: 204.253.2641
www.canadclubs.com
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187 Garry Street
tel: 204.942.7528
1. Corydon Avenue
2.Exchange District
3. Tribe of One, Marie-Jo Dandeneau
4.Corydon Avenue
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TiJuana yaChT Club w
imax TheaTre w
1405 St. Matthews Avenue, located in the
Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park
tel: 204.775.8791
www.canadclubs.com
Portage Place Shopping Centre, 393
Portage Avenue
tel: 204.956.4629 / 1.800.956.4629,
www.imaxwinnipeg.com
film / movies
silver CiTy – Polo ParK
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burTon Cummings
TheaTre w
bar iTalia
737 Corydon Avenue
tel: 204.452.1929
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817 St. James Street
tel: 204.774.1001
Cinema CiTy –
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2190 McGillivray Blvd.
tel: 204.269.9978
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53 Maryland Street
tel: 204.775.4485
Cinema CiTy –
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St. Vital Shopping Centre, 160-1225 St.
Mary’s Road
tel: 204.256.3901
364 Smith Street
tel: 204.956.5656
www.burtoncummingstheatre.com
1399 McPhillips Street
tel: 204.334.6234
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Club regenT Casino w
CinemaTheque w
301 Notre Dame Avenue
tel: 204.947.2848
100 Arthur Street
tel: 204.925.3457
www.winnipegfilmgroup.com
gay / lesbian
famous Players w
Kildonan Place Mall, 1555 Regent Avenue
tel: 204.663.2166
www.cineplex.com
globe Cinema w
3rd Floor, Portage Place Shopping Centre,
393 Portage Avenue
tel: 204.694.5623
1425 Regent Avenue West
tel: 204.957.2500 / 1.800.265.3912
www.casinosofwinnipeg.com
folK exChange w
Club 200 w
203-211 Bannatyne Avenue
tel: 204.231.0096
190 Garry
tel: 204.943.6045
www.club200.ca
le garage Café w
166 Provencher Boulevard
tel: 204.237.0737
www.garagecafe.ca
fame
279 Garry Street
tel: 204.414.9433
limelighT Tavern
gios w
531 St. Mary’s Road
tel: 204.233.3201
155 Smith Street
tel: 204.786.1236
www.gios.ca
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mCPhilliPs sTaTion
Casino w
484 McPhillips Street
tel: 204.957.2500
www.casinosofwinnipeg.com
Pubs
shannon’s irish Pub
dylan o’Connors irish
Pub and resTauranT w
175 Carlton Street
tel: 204.943.2302
www.shannonsirishpub.ca
mTs CenTre w
1875 Pembina Highway
tel: 204.275.1926
www.dylansonpembina.com
300 Portage Avenue
tel: 204.987.7825
www.mtscentre.ca
dylan o’Connors irish
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Pyramid CabareT
176 Fort Street
tel: 204.957.7777
www.pyramid7.com
red CaCTus bar w
691 Corydon Avenue
tel: 204.453.4616
royal alberT arms w
rock
2609 Portage Avenue
tel: 204.415.4012
www.dylansonportage.com
elePhanT & CasTle w
176 Fort Street
tel: 204.957.7777
www.pyramid7.com
350 St. Mary Avenue
tel: 204.942.5555
www.elephantcastle.com
mirrors Pub-Club
(The big “a”)
finn’s Pub aT The forKs
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210 – 25 Forks Market Road
tel: 204.944.8118
www.finnspub.com
royal george hoTel w
fox & hounds Tavern w
The marion w
393 Marion Street
tel: 204.233.1477
WesT end CulTural
CenTre w
586 Ellice Avenue
tel: 204.783.6918
www.wecc.ca
112 Osborne Street
tel: 204.284.7201
Pyramid CabareT
48 Albert Street
tel: 204.943.8433
www.royalalbertarms.com
123 Regent Avenue West
tel: 204.224.1882
www.royalgeorgehotel.ca
Cavern
1975 Portage Avenue
tel: 204.338.8777
www.gordonhotels.com/bars.html
roCK bar w
1719 Portage Avenue
tel: 204.888.2341
www.foxandhoundstavern.com
King’s head Pub w
120 King Street
tel: 204.957.7710
www.kingshead.ca
1931 Pembina Highway
tel: 204.338.7625
www.therockbar.ca
The oaK w
826 Regent Avenue, Located in the Canad
Inns Destination Centre Transcona
tel: 204.224.1681
www.theoakwinnipeg.com
The zoo w
regal beagle Pub
100 Osborne Street
tel: 204.452.9824
331 Smith Street
tel: 204.942.6411
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Carol shields memorial labyrinTh w
The Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth is a free, outdoor, garden
labyrinth which commemorates world renowned author, Carol
Shields. It is the largest contemporary labyrinth in Canada and the
only labyrinth in the world that is bowl shaped. The Quote Walls are
a unique component of this labyrinth. The different textured granite
tiles display a myriad of quotes from Carol Shields’ works.
CiTy hall w
Visit the city’s headquarters for City Council. Please call to reserve
a tour.
510 Main Street – Exchange District
tel: 204.986.6069 (tours)
www.winnipeg.ca
Collège universiTaire de sainT bonifaCe w
The labyrinth is located in King’s Park, just south of the
University of Manitoba off King’s Drive – Fort Garry
email: [email protected]
www.carolshieldslabyrinth.ca
Manitoba’s only French-language post-secondary institution is
both a university and a technical college. Founded in 1818, Collège
universitaire de Saint-Boniface was the first teaching establishment
in Western Canada and a co-founder of the University of Manitoba.
The CirCle of life Thunderbird house w
The Circle of Life Thunderbird House is the home for Aboriginal
spirituality and culture. It is a focal point and mecca for Aboriginal
people coming from rural communities to an urban environment.
200 avenue de la Cathédrale – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s
French Quarter
tel: 204.233.0210 / 1.888.233.5112
email: [email protected]
www.cusb.ca
Open Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
715 Main Street – Exchange District
tel: 204.940.4240
email: [email protected]
www.thunderbirdhouse.com
esPlanade riel PedesTrian bridge w
This five-metre wide and 250-metre long “people path,” is located
north of the junction of the historic Red and Assiniboine Rivers, and
provides a link between The Forks and Winnipeg’s French Quarter.
The structure, cable-stayed from a single, transversely inclined pylon
rising 57 metres above the Red River, reflects the lightweight nature
of its pedestrian traffic, while the spire signifies a place of meeting in
the middle of the Red River. A historical diorama can be viewed from
the bridge. The bridge was named in honour of Louis Riel.
Water Avenue / Provencher Boulevard – The Forks / Old St.
Boniface / Winnipeg’s French Quarter
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on site at The forks
Established in the early 20th century, the Exchange District National
Historic Site is the original centre of commerce and culture in
Winnipeg. The District has been preserved and nurtured as one of
North America’s most colourful and cosmopolitan neighbourhoods.
Providing a unique backdrop for Winnipeg’s bustling business
and arts community, the 30-block District is a showcase for what
is perhaps the most extensive collection of turn-of-the-century
architecture on the continent.
Located in the heart of Winnipeg at The Forks (adjacent to the
Johnston Terminal), the Explore Manitoba Centre is a permanent
theme pavilion with over 8,000 square feet of incredible displays and
exhibits that gives both visitors and residents alike a true sense of
the diversity and grandeur of Manitoba. The Explore Manitoba Centre
also serves as a full-service information centre, providing visitors
with information on Manitoba and Winnipeg. The Trans Canada
Yellowhead Highway starts at mile “0” located at the centre.
tel: 204.942.6716
email: [email protected]
www.exchangedistrict.org
Open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm mid-May to Labour Day, 9:00 am
to 5:00 pm September to mid-May.
explore manitoba Centre (Travel manitoba)
tel: 204.927.7838 | 1.800.665.0040
email: [email protected]
www.travelmanitoba.com
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Discover a green oasis in the heart of Winnipeg. This nine-acre (3.6
hectare) park, which encompasses open green spaces and a treelined river walkway, 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.
festival Park
Festival Park and Scotiabank Stage create the epicentre for many
of the Winnipeg’s finest concerts and events including Canada Day
at The Forks presented by Rogers and Folklorama’s annual kick off
celebrations. The 1999 Pan Am Games main stage concerts, Spiritfest
and the Warchild Concert of 2000 were also held here.
tel: 204.942.6302
email: [email protected]
www.theforks.com
25 Forks Market Road – The Forks
Forks National Historic Site Office 204.983.6757
For information on Parks Canada in Manitoba, visit the
Explore Manitoba Centre at The Forks, or call Parks Canada at
1.888.773.8888
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/forks
The forks market
The Forks Market offers a multitude of shops to browse for a wide
variety of specialty items and souvenirs. Downstairs, The Market
features an irresistible fresh food emporium with everything from
gourmet cheeses to meats, organic baked goods and wine. In the
upstairs Hayloft, shoppers will find items ranging from cigars and
aromatherapy products to crafts and artworks from 300 local and
Canadian artisans.
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tel: 204.942.6302
email: [email protected]
www.theforks.com
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The forks market Plaza
The Wall Through Time
Centrally located at the heart of The Forks, The Plaza as it is
affectionately known by locals, is always a great place to meet.
The Wall Through Time forms a graphic retelling of historic events
that took place at The Forks throughout its 6,000-year history.
The Path Through Time sculpture features two bronze shells and a
limestone centrepiece.
In the winter, The Forks Market Plaza is home to an artificially cooled
skating rink, Winnipeg’s own version of Rockefeller Centre. Families,
tourists and lovers ice skate for free to piped-in music under the
lovely canopy and twinkling lights.
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Visit historical Fort Gibraltar from May 25 to September 4 and witness
the fascinating history through the eyes of the voyageurs that lived
it! Costumed interpreters transport you back in time to the exciting
age of the fur trade. Tour a reconstructed nineteenth-century fort
and discover the diverse cast of characters that call it home.
Come summer, The Forks Market Plaza features fountains, canopies,
several open performance spaces and incomparable patios.
tel: 204.942.6302
email: [email protected]
www.theforks.com
Corner of St. Joseph and Messager Streets – Old St. Boniface /
Winnipeg’s French Quarter
tel: 204.237.7692
email: [email protected]
www.fortgibraltar.com
Johnston Terminal
This historic building offers three levels of fabulous shopping and
dining. Originally constructed in the 1920s, this beautifully restored
building now boasts Manitoba-owned businesses including shops,
specialty boutiques, restaurants and a large antique mall.
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Visit Manitoba’s number one citizen, the beloved “Golden Boy,” who is
perched atop the Provincial Legislative Building. Completed in 1920,
many consider this building to be the finest provincial legislative
building in the country. Guided tours are available. Call for details.
Open year-round.
tel: 204.956.5593
oodena Celebration Circle
Near the convergence of the two rivers is a natural shallow
amphitheatre known as the Oodena Celebration Circle. It pays
homage to the 6,000 years of Aboriginal peoples in the area. Oodena,
Cree for “the centre of the city,” features ethereal sculptures,
a sundial, interpretive signage, a naked eye observatory and a
ceremonial fire pit, making it a desirable venue for Aboriginal and
cultural celebrations or a place to simply sit and marvel at its beauty.
450 Broadway – Downtown
tel: 204.945.5813
www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/info/reservation.html
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The Plaza at The Forks is Canada’s best and largest urban skate
plaza and bowl complex. The Skateable Sculpture Plaza is an urban
landscape designed and built for the regular use and enjoyment of
skateboarders and BMX cyclists as well as to sensitively integrate
into the urban park-like and highly programmed setting that already
exists. The Plaza at The Forks is the first of its kind in Canada (if
not the world) to be integrated into the urban context in the heart
of a downtown.
1. Manitoba Legislative Building
2. Shopping at the Forks Market
3. Skateboard Plaza at the Forks
4. Millennium Library
5. Busking at the Forks
6. Johnston Terminal Patio
7. Fort Gibraltar
8. Fort Gibraltar
9. Path of Time at The Forks
10. Prairie Dog Central Railway
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This award-winning architectural gem is the main branch of Winnipeg
Public Library’s 20 branch system and is truly worth a visit. Every
day, up to 5,000 visitors come through its doors in search of reading
material, movies and music, free Internet and wifi access and
stimulating programs for all ages.
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Pineridge holloW w
A wonderful escape on seven beautiful acres! Enjoy a delicious
breakfast, lunch or dinner in the restaurant or screened-in porch
seven days a week. Visit the quaint gift shop to discover unique home
decor and giftware, then tour the beautifully landscaped gardens and
greenhouse. From July to September, visit the Farmers’ Market every
Saturday to support talented local growers and producers.
Open Monday to Thursday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm and Friday to
Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Open Sundays from 1:00 pm to
5:00 pm, Labour Day to Victoria Day.
Heatherdale Road N. off Garven Road – Just Outside (Northeast)
From inside Bird’s Hill Park take South Drive
(directly across from the White-Tailed Deer Trail)
tel: 204.777.3880
email: [email protected]
www.pineridgehollow.com
251 Donald Street (across from cityplace and the MTS Centre) –
Downtown
tel: 204.986.6450
email: [email protected]
www.winnipeg.ca/library
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More than just a train ride! The Prairie Dog Central Railway operates a
fully restored 1900-era vintage train with five wooden coaches pulled
by either an 1882 steam or a 1950s classic GP9 diesel locomotive.
Each unique trip incorporates station stops at Grosse Isle and/or
Warren, where there are local country vendors with home baking,
produce and handicrafts. The Freight Shed offers souvenirs and gifts
at the Inkster Junction Station.
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with the Halloween Express Trains running in October, every trip is
unique. Engineer For a Day, Party Caboose, Ride In the Caboose, and
Charters available upon request.
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Inkster Junction Station located on Prairie Dog Trail on the north
side of Inkster Boulevard between Route 90 and Sturgeon Road –
Just Outside Winnipeg (Northwest)
tel: 204.832.5259
email: [email protected]
www.pdcrailway.com
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The University of Winnipeg campus is a downtown hub that connects
people from diverse cultures and nurtures global citizens. UWinnipeg
offers programs unique in Canada such as a Masters in Aboriginal
Governance, a Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights and Global Studies
and a Bachelor degree in Disability Studies. A quick stroll across
Portage Commons and around the expanding campus highlights
its focus as a leader in academic excellence, Aboriginal education,
environmental studies, and theatre and arts. UWinnipeg offers small
class sizes, Canada’s only on-campus university high school and is
home to the Winnipeg Wesmen. Graduates value their educational
experience, and UWinnipeg is consistently ranked in the Top 10 of all
Canadian universities by the Globe & Mail and Maclean’s magazine.
The Royal Canadian Mint’s facility in Winnipeg produces billions of
coins each year. This is where ALL Canadian circulation coins are
made, as well as those for over 60 governments all around the
world. A fascinating guided tour overlooking the state-of-the-art
manufacturing facility reveals the precise art, craft, and science of
coin-making!
Open year-round, the on-site Boutique offers beautiful collector
coins, an exclusive line of Royal Canadian Mint clothing, and
an exciting collection of souvenirs and gift ideas. The adjacent
interactive coin museum involves the visitor in unique learning
activities including the ability to make your own souvenir coin and
the opportunity to lift and hold a 99.99% pure gold bar worth over
$400,000.
515 Portage Avenue – Downtown
tel: 204.786.7811
www.uwinnipeg.ca
520 Lagimodiere Boulevard
(at the junction of Highways #1 and #59) – St. Vital
tel: 204.983.6429 | 1.877.WPG.MINT (974.6468)
email: [email protected]
www.mint.ca
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Discover the heart of Winnipeg’s Chinese community, featuring
replicas of Confucius and a Qin Dynasty terracotta warrior with
horse. The Dynasty Building is an excellent example of architecture
in the Chinese tradition. Its multi-roof design is a symbol of good
luck, and its beautiful Chinese Gardens form a tranquil retreat in the
heart of the city. Be sure to visit the Centre’s interior where you’ll see
a replica of the famous Nine Imperial Dragon Mural, a statue of Guan
Yin and a Bronze Buddha.
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The University of Manitoba is western Canada’s first university.
Founded in 1877, the U of M is the largest and only research intensive
university in the province offering over 90 degrees, diplomas, and
certificates – more than 60 at the undergraduate level including
professional disciplines such as medicine, law, and engineering.
The university consists of a main Fort Garry Campus, a downtown
Bannatyne Campus adjacent to Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre,
and many other satellite locations. Visit the Fort Garry campus to
see rocks, fossils and skeleton replicas of gigantic creatures from a
bygone era at The Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie; view contemporary
and historical art at Gallery One One One; enjoy a performance at the
Black Hole Theatre; take in a jazz, opera, choral, or chamber music
concert in Eva Clare Hall; or cheer on the Bison athletes in the sport
of your choice – football, hockey, basketball, and more!
180 King Street – The Exchange District
tel: 204.943.2627 | 204.943.1197
www.wcccc.ca
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Fort Garry Campus – 66 Chancellors Circle
Bannatyne Campus – 727 McDermot Avenue
tel: 204.474.8880 | 1.800.432.1960
www.umanitoba.ca
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Experience the great outdoors and the wonders of nature. From the river promenades,
gardens and sculptures at The Forks to the Bison Safari adventure at FortWhyte
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Alive, to taking in the splendour of 300 species of birds and wildlife at Oak Hammock
Marsh – get in touch with nature during your visit to Winnipeg. Winnipeg is home to several
breathtaking parks and urban forests, such as the more than a century old Assiniboine Park
and Zoo, Kildonan Park and The Forks National Historic Site, just to name a few. Lush and green,
Winnipeg’s parks are a great place for a stroll, a family reunion or picnic in the great outdoors.
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Discover one of Canada’s largest urban nature parks. The looped, 1
km paved Sagimay Nature Trail takes you through forest and meadow
to the Eve Werier Memorial Pond. A 6 km system of woodchip trails
radiate from the Sagimay Trail.
Assiniboine Park is one of Winnipeg’s finest attractions and is visited
by millions of people every year. Open 365 days a year, this premier
green space serves as a gathering place for locals and tourists
seeking recreation, relaxation, and education. Explore creatures
from near and far at the Assiniboine Park Zoo and bask in an exotic
horticultural collection from around the world in the Assiniboine
Park Conservatory. Children are invited to the fun and excitement
of the Nature and Adventure Playground; a place filled with wonder,
tree forts, birds nest swings, willow tree tunnels, hedges, mazes,
sculptures, a children’s garden resembling the classic board game
snakes and ladders and so much more. In the winter months the area
will remain active and alive transformed into a world class toboggan
run, outdoor fire pits, ice sculptures and snow forts, ensuring the
area will engage, educate and entertain
regardless of the time of the year.
Corner of Chalfont Road and Grant Avenue–Tuxedo
tel: Call 311 for information, Outside of Winnipeg call
1.877.311.4WPG (4974)
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America’s largest urban parks, right here
in Winnipeg’s own backyard. There is no
admission charge to the park.
2355 Corydon Avenue – Tuxedo
tel: 204.927.6001
email: [email protected]
www.assiniboinepark.ca
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Combining artistic beauty with a natural setting, the Leo Mol
Sculpture Garden offers a quiet retreat to view and enjoy the
magnificent works of master sculptor, Dr. Leo Mol. A short walk from
the Pavilion, the garden was created as a result of Dr. Mol’s generous
gift of many of his wonderful bronze pieces and works of art to the
community in which he lived. Enjoy the tranquility of the garden with
its spectacular year-round open water feature, vine-covered arbour
and the Leo Mol Schoolhouse Studio and gift shop.
The Assiniboine Park Conservatory features a changing floral
exhibit, making it the perfect place to visit daily or gather for special
occasions. Guaranteed perfect weather 365 days a year. Enrich
yourself with an endless array of programming, special events, and
art displays, all within a venue that is a feast for the senses. There is
no admission charge.
Open year-round.
Gardens open year-round / Studio & gift shop May – September.
tel: 204.927.6000
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Featuring over 400 species in its collection, the Assiniboine Park Zoo
offers close interaction with animals from all corners of the world.
With both indoor and outdoor exhibits, the Zoo specializes in coldclimate, hard species from northern latitudes and mountain ranges.
A range of exotic animals is also featured in the ever-changing
animal collection.
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The Lyric Theatre carries on the tradition of summer bandshell
entertainment in the park. The large outdoor stage features
performances for every taste and age, including Ballet in the Park,
the Symphony, and the Opera and Jazz festivals. The Lyric Theatre
is a fitting home for quality, family entertainment, all provided free
of charge.
Open daily, year-round.
tel: 204.927.6000 | 204.927.6070 for camp, tours and special
events.
Season runs from June to September.
tel: 204.927.6000
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As the centerpiece of Assiniboine Park, the Pavilion Gallery Museum
houses a gallery museum featuring the largest collections of works
by three renowned Manitoba artists. The contemporary works of Ivan
Eyre, the historical works of Clarence Tillenius and the watercolours
and woodcuts of Walter J. Phillips. As well the rotation gallery
features exhibitions by Manitoba’s premier and emerging artists.
There is no admission charge. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Sunday
from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Resting along the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg, Canada’s fifth
largest lake and next to the historic La Vérendrye Trail, are powdery
white sand beaches and grass-topped dunes that make this one of
the top beaches in North America. The dunes reach as high as 8
metres / 30 feet. It is an excellent place to swim, wind surf or hike,
and offers three excellent self-guided walks: Spirit Rock Trail, Wild
Wings Trail and the Ancient Beach Trail.
87 km / 54 miles northeast of Winnipeg on Highway #59 – Just
Outside (North)
The Pavilion also features fine dining at Terrace 55 Food & Wine
located on the main floor. For reservations call 204.938.7275 (Closed
Mondays)
Kildonan ParK
Walk among some of the oldest and largest trees in Manitoba,
through a formal garden and Hansel & Gretel’s “Witch Hut”. The Park
is also home to Canada’s longest-running outdoor theatre, Rainbow
Stage. An Olympic-sized swimming pool and plenty of picnic tables
and barbeque pits are available in the summer. The toboggan slides
and skating pond are open in the winter.
Open year round.
tel: 204.927.6017
Winnie the bear statue
Did you know the famous children’s character Winnie the Pooh was
named after Winnipeg? There is a statue commemorating Winnie the
Bear and her owner, Captain Harry Colebourn, at Assiniboine Park
Zoo.
2015 Main St. – North Main (West Kildonan)
tel: Call 311 for events, weddings/pictures, and picnics,
Outside of Winnipeg call 1.877.311.4WPG (4974)
http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ParksandFields/
ParkBooking/Bookableparks/Kildonanpark.asp
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Featuring hills and ridges formed by ancient glaciers, this 35 square
kilometre / 22 square mile Park 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 kms / 18.5
miles of trails for walking and cross-country skiing and 7.2 kms /
4.5 miles of paved bicycle and rollerblading trails. Every July the
Park hosts the Winnipeg Folk Festival.
King’s ParK
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.
King’s Drive and Kilkenny Drive – Fort Garry (close to the U of M
Campus)
tel: Call 311 for events & wedding picture locations,
Outside of Winnipeg call 1.877.311.4WPG (4974)
http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ParksandFields/
ParkBooking/Bookableparks/Kingspark.asp
24 km / 14 miles northeast of Winnipeg on Highway #59 – Just
Outside (North)
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Winnipeg’s award-winning 640-acre nature centre showcases a 30head Bison Prairie herd, 5 lakes, 7 kms of trails, Prairie Dog Town,
Family Tree House, bird feeding stations, Pioneer Sod House, Tipi
Encampment, floating boardwalks, Aquarium of the Prairies, Nature
Gift Shop, and Buffalo Stone Café.
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Experience outdoor activities all year long including, fishing,
canoeing, hiking, wildlife watching, snowshoeing, skating, X-country
skiing, and the super Richardson run toboggan slide.
Open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday, Sunday
and holidays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Extended summer and fall
hours.
1961 McCreary Road – Tuxedo
tel: 204.989.8355
email: [email protected]
www.fortwhyte.org
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Canoe, fish, hike and bike in the summer or enjoy cross-country
skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Nature tours available by
calling 204.832.0167
Situated on the Red River, this Park is the perfect place for family
get-togethers and recreational sports. Numerous picnic sites and
wedding photo locations can be booked. In winter, the duck pond
becomes a skating rink.
Located on Waverley Street, south of the Perimeter Hwy (just
south of Winnipeg)
tel: Call 311 for picnic sites and event reservations,
Outside of Winnipeg call 1.877.311.4WPG (4974)
http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ParksandFields/
ParkBooking/Bookableparks/labarriere.asp
River Road, north of Bishop Grandin Boulevard – St. Vital
tel: Call 311 for events and picnic site reservation,
Outside of Winnipeg call 1.877.311.4WPG (4974)
http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ParksandFields/
ParkBooking/Bookableparks/stvitalpark.asp
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Enjoy hiking trails, a limestone quarry and numerous picnic sites.
Naturalist-guided tours by reservation (204.832.0167). Large offleash dog park area is also located in this park.
Located on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, this vibrant community is
home to sandy beaches, beautiful scenery and plenty of recreational
activities. Live entertainment can be experienced on the outdoor
bandstand during the summer months. Boardwalk Days take place
in July.
Klimpke Road, northwest of Route 90 and Inkster Boulevard
tel: Call 311 for events and picnic site reservation,
Outside of Winnipeg call 1.877.311.4WPG (4974)
http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ParksandFields/
ParkBooking/Bookableparks/Littlemountainpark.asp
45 minutes North of Winnipeg, junction of highway #9 and #229
tel: 204.389.5126
www.winnipegbeach.ca
For more Outdoor Activities please see the following listings:
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The Forks, Pages 6, 47
Come see why Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre has been
voted the world’s “Best Environmental Experience.” Under the
guidance of friendly interpreters, you can trek the nature trails, take
a guided tour of the Marsh, go canoeing, view wildlife, watch a film in
the multimedia theatre, enjoy a meal in the café and check out the
fun, interactive exhibits.
Harbour View Recreation Complex, Page 64
Red River Co-op Speedway, Page 65
Springhill Winter Sports Park, Page 65
Tours, Pages 69 - 71
Open daily year-round.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Page 66
20 minutes north of Winnipeg at Highways #67 and #220 – Just
Outside Winnipeg (North)
tel: 204.467.3300 | 1.888.50MARSH
email: [email protected]
www.oakhammockmarsh.ca
Winnipeg Goldeyes, Page 66
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Known as a cultural hub throughout Canada, Winnipeg is a city where arts and culture thrive. Here you
will find information on the Manitoba Theatre Centre, Prairie Theatre Exchange, Le Cercle Molière,
Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers, Manitoba Opera and the Winnipeg Symphony
Orchestra, just to name a few. Browse through the following listings to find out more about the city’s
performing arts or to begin planning your ultimate arts & culture experience.
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You’ll find the Black Hole Theatre Company at University College,
located on the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry Campus in
south Winnipeg. The Company’s season runs from October to April,
performing works by both established and emerging playwrights.
The Company presents main stage productions in November
and March in the Black Hole Theatre at the U of M. The January
production is performed at the Gas Station Arts Centre as part of
the MTC Master Playwright Festival. In addition, a series of 5 free
noon hour productions runs throughout the season at the Black Hole
Theatre.
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Le Cercle Molière, now in its 85th season, offers theatre lovers a
wide range of styles and themes “en français”, presented in a brand
new state-of-the-art theatre! Le CM is the longest running theatre
company in North America in any language. An English synopsis is
available for all plays. The season is launched in September with
the Fabulous Lobster Feast at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.
From October to May, enjoy four major productions, public readings,
theatre school, shows for children, Manitoba school tours and (41st)
Teen Drama Festival.
340 Provencher Boulevard – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s French
Quarter
tel: 204.233.8053
email: [email protected]
www.cerclemoliere.com
210 Dysart Road, University of Manitoba Main Campus – Fort Garry
tel: 204.474.6880
email: [email protected]
www.bhtc.ca
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The Little Opera Company presents an intimate alternative to grand
opera with chamber opera that is sung in English. Two operas are
performed each season: in late October and early May. The fall opera
is aimed toward mature audiences and the spring opera introduces
young audiences to the art form.
The RWB is world renowned for its technical excellence and
eclectic repertoire. Strongly rooted in classical ballet, the RWB’s
performances range from the classics to innovative contemporary
ballet.
The Salle Martial Caron Theatre within Collège universitaire de
Saint-Boniface, 200 de la Cathédrale Avenue – Old St. Boniface /
Winnipeg’s French Quarter
tel: 204.452.1017
email: [email protected]
www.littleopera.ca
Wonderland: March 9-13, 2011
Bright Lights, Big City: May 4-8, 2011
Ballet in the Park in Assiniboine Park: July 27-29, 2011
For tickets contact the RWB Customer Service Office by calling
204.956.2792 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca
Subscriber Services Office located at 380 Graham Avenue.
Performances take place at the Centennial Concert Hall (555 Main
Street)
tel: 204.956.0183
email: [email protected]
www.rwb.org
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The Manitoba Chamber Orchestra presents nine concerts this
season in the acoustically superb Westminster United Church. MCO
has earned an international reputation with its innovative and
imaginative programming, recordings, broadcasts and tours.
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Celebrations works hard to ensure your special occasion, company
function, or night on the town is one to remember. Experience live
theatre while a delicious four-course dinner is served by characters
from the show.
745 Westminster Avenue (northwest corner of Maryland Street
and Westminster Avenue) – West End / Wolseley
tel: 204.783.7377
email: [email protected]
www.manitobachamberorchestra.org
Seating times: Wednesday to Saturday 6:30 pm / Sunday 5:00 pm.
1824 Pembina Highway (Canad Inns Destination Centre Fort Garry)
– Fort Garry
tel: 204.982.8282 | 1.877.823.8282
email: [email protected]
www.celebrations.ca
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Internationally acclaimed artists from Canada and around the world
join the Manitoba Opera Chorus and Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
to present two lavish full-scale productions and a concert each
season. The company also presents at a number of other community
and education events throughout the year.
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Pre-show chats and English translations projected above the stage
during the performances enrich your opera experience.
2021 Main Street – North End
tel: 204.989.0888 | 1.800.989.0888
email: [email protected]
www.rainbowstage.net
Rainbow Stage (1993) Inc. is a musical theatre production company
that has been bringing professional, live musical Broadway shows to
Winnipeg stages for 55 years. Summer performances take place at
Rainbow Stage in Kildonan Park, Canada’s longest running outdoor
theatre.
The Magic Flute: April 9, 12, 15
Tickets at the Manitoba Opera Box Office 204.944.8824, in person
Room 1060, 555 Main St. (9:30 am – 4:30 pm Mon. to Fri.) or online.
Room 1060, 555 Main Street (Centennial Concert Hall) – Exchange
District
email: [email protected]
www.manitobaopera.mb.ca
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Enjoy a unique and entertaining theatrical performance which takes
you through the St. Boniface Cathedral’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 our province.
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MTC is Canada’s flagship English-language regional theatre and in
2010 it was honoured with a royal designation from Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II. Each year Manitoba Theatre Centre presents six
plays at the John Hirsch Theatre at the MTC Mainstage, four plays at
the Tom Hendry Theatre at the MTC Warehouse, a Master Playwright
Festival and the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, North America’s
second-largest Fringe Festival.
Season runs July and August from Wednesday to Sunday.
190 avenue de la Cathédrale (St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery) –
Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg’s French Quarter
tel: 204.233.8343 | 1.866.808.8338
email: [email protected]
www.tourismeriel.com
Season runs October through May.
174 Market Avenue (John Hirsch Theatre at the MTC Mainstage) –
Exchange District
140 Rupert Avenue (Tom Hendry Theatre at the MTC Warehouse) –
Exchange District
tel: 204.942.6537 or 1.877.446.4500
email: [email protected]
www.mtc.mb.ca
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PTE is Winnipeg’s second-largest live theatre and offers an incredibly
intimate experience with all seats less than 30 feet from the stage.
The five-play season features a range of comedies and dramas. PTE
is well known for its holiday family show which transforms the works
of Robert Munsch to the stage.
Season runs from October through April.
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(Portage Place Shopping Centre) – Downtown
tel: 204.942.5483
www.pte.mb.ca
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Theatre Projects Manitoba is celebrating 21 years – join them for
their 2011 Season: Prairie Plays for the People. The World premiere
of The Moonlight Sonata of Beethoven Blatz by Armin Wiebe will
take place from April 7–17. A musical folk play that will lift you from
bread dough in the pan up to white clouds in the sky, this lyrical play
is tinged with the Flat German of Wiebe’s beloved Gutenthal novels.
In their 23rd season WJT is the champion of new plays! Join them
for an exciting line-up of Canadian and World premieres: a new
adaptation of August Strindberg’s The Father (January 27 - February
6, 2011) by Toronto’s Julie Tepperman; and One of Ours (March 31 April 10, 2011) the newest work from the award winning author of Talk.
tel: 204.989.2400
email: [email protected]
www.theatreprojectsmanitoba.ca
All plays at the easily accessible Berney Theatre - Asper Jewish
Community Campus, 123 Doncaster Street — Tuxedo. Free Parking.
Season runs October through April 10, 2011.
box office: 204.477.7478
email: [email protected]
www.wjt.ca
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Virtuosi Concerts is Winnipeg’s première chamber music and recital
series, presenting 13 concerts per season in Eckhardt-Gramatté
Hall at the University of Winnipeg. Now celebrating its 20th season,
Virtuosi has established a reputation for showcasing national and
international artists of the highest calibre.
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The WSO performs to over 100,000 audience members each
year and more than 80 concerts belonging to four major series
including: Masterworks (classical repertoire), Pops (popular music
with orchestral arrangements and guest artists), Sundays with the
Family (concerts for kids 12 and under), Soundbytes (a new series
that demonstrates just how much classical music is used in popular
culture) and a variety of feature performances throughout the
season.
515 Portage Avenue – Downtown
tel: 204.786.9000
email: [email protected]
www.virtuosi.mb.ca
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The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, founded by Winnipeg’s premier jazz
musicians and loved by local jazz mavens, presents their 14th season
of great big band concerts at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. The WJO
showcases superb local artists and features appearances by exciting
national and international guest artists. Concerts cover the range of
jazz standards and old favourites to new compositions.
Tickets available at the WSO box office at 204.949.3999 or online
at www.wso.ca or at Ticketmaster at 204.780.3333 or online at
ticketmaster.ca.
1020-555 Main Street (Centennial Concert Hall) – Exchange
District
email: [email protected]
www.wso.ca
Season runs from October through May.
300 Memorial Boulevard (Winnipeg Art Gallery) – Downtown
tel: 204.632.5299
email: [email protected]
www.winnipegjazzorchestra.com
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Founded in 1964 the company has fostered the growth of many
professional dance artists, choreographers and teachers and has
made seminal contribution to the evolution of modern dance in
Canada. 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.
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Bannatyne Avenue (Crocus Building) –
Exchange District
tel: 204.452.0229
email: [email protected]
www.winnipegscontemporarydancers.ca
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1. Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra
2. Rod Beattie in Wingfield Lost and Found
3. Manitoba Opera, Carmen, Krsitin Chávez
(Carmen) and David Pomeroy (Don José)
4. Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
5. Virtuosi Concerts
6. Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers
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Experience a little retail therapy in Winnipeg. From large suburban shopping malls,
to discount outlets offering some of the best deals on the Prairies, to the one-of-akind shops and trendy boutiques lining the sidewalks in some of Winnipeg’s unique
neighbourhoods – Winnipeg offers great excursions for those who were born to shop.
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Centrally located, Polo Park offers over 200 stores and services
including restaurants, cinemas, bowling, The Bay, Sears, Zellers and
presents the city’s largest selection of retailers. A bright airy setting
and a superior Guest Services program makes Polo Park the ideal
shopping experience for everyone.
Essential Downtown Shopping! cityplace is in the heart of the city
and features a variety of shops and restaurants, a liquor mart and
a pharmacy.
333 St. Mary Avenue, between Donald and Hargrave Streets –
Downtown
tel: 204.989.1800
www.cityplacewinnipeg.com
1485 Portage Avenue – St. James
tel: 204.784.2500
email: [email protected]
www.polopark.ca
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Garden City offers over 75 shops and services and has what you need
to make your home, and your life, more comfortable. Enjoy a relaxed
and friendly atmosphere while shopping for essentials or indulging
in the not-so-essentials.
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Located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, Portage Place is the
hub of downtown shopping with over 100 services, restaurants,
and stores, including Holt Renfrew Personal Shopping & Cosmetics
and the spectacular Entertainment Level featuring Manitoba’s only
IMAX, the Globe Cinema, and Prairie Theatre Exchange. Plus, take
advantage of free* heated underground weekend parking and
skywalk access to the MTS Centre.
2305 McPhillips Street at Leila Avenue – North End
tel: 204.339.0956
www.shopgardencity.ca
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Find over 70 shops and services. In addition to many specialty
retailers and professional services, Grant Park features major
anchors such as Empire Theatres, McNally Robinson Booksellers,
Safeway, Shoppers Drug Mart, Liquor Mart and the newly renovated
Zellers. Follow Grant Park trends on Facebook and Twitter to get the
latest updates instantly.
*When you show same-day receipts totalling $20
393 Portage Avenue, between Carlton and Vaughan Street –
Downtown
tel: 204.925.4636
email: [email protected]
www.portageplace.mb.ca
1120 Grant Avenue – River Heights
tel: 204.475.8556
www.grantparkshoppingcentre.com
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St. Vital Centre is Manitoba’s complete shopping experience. With
over 160 stores and services, this family-friendly destination features
a premier merchandise mix to fit your lifestyle. St. Vital Centre
features a great selection of casual dining options, a children’s play
park, Kids Club and an exceptional Customer Service Program.
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With over 100 stores and services, Kildonan Place is northeast
Winnipeg’s largest shopping centre. This family-oriented regional
mall is home to Camp KP, a children’s play area, and incomparable
Guest Services including complimentary use of strollers, wheelchairs
and motorized scooters.
Bishop Grandin Boulevard and St. Mary’s Road – St. Vital
tel: 204.257.5646
email: [email protected]
www.stvitalcentre.com
1555 Regent Avenue West – Transcona
tel: 204.661.6116
email: [email protected]
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Winnipeg’s largest underground mall offers over 45 shops, services
and restaurants catering to the needs of downtown workers,
business travellers and tourists. Shop the Square, downstairs at
Portage and Main.
360 Main Street – Downtown Portage and Main
tel: 204.949.7140
www.winnipegsquare.com
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Check out all the Exchange District has to offer! Antiques, book
stores, gift shops, clothing and furniture boutiques make the
neighbourhood a unique shopping destination. Established in the
early 20th century, the Exchange District National Historic Site is the
original centre of commerce and culture in Winnipeg. The backdrop
to the city’s bustling business and arts scene, the district has been
preserved and nurtured as one of North America’s most colourful
and cosmopolitan neighbourhoods.
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
wine store and much more.
www.academyroadbiz.com
tel: 204.942.6716
email: [email protected]
www.exchangedistrict.org
Corydon avenue
Corydon is a magical street that transforms itself to suit your mood
and your lifestyle. You’ll find a dazzling mix of fashion boutiques,
restaurants, curio and antique shops, jewellery, furniture, gift stores,
a book and plant store, upscale second-hand boutiques and anything
else you can imagine.
osborne village
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.
tel: 204.284.3700
www.corydonbiz.com
tel: 204.474.1008
www.osbornevillage.com
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DVDs
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glasses
hair cuts
candy
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flash drives
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With over 75 shops and services including
Canadian Tire, Sears and Winners catering
to your needs, we’ve got what you need to
make your visit to this city more comfortable.
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bikesinsurance
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charm bracelet
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Located in North West Winnipeg at the corner
of Leila Avenue and McPhillips Street.
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Fitness buffs, golfers and sports fanatics look no further than Winnipeg for
your ultimate sports experience. From travelers looking to stay on track with their
fitness program, to golfers looking to hit the links, and sports fans wanting to cheer on
the home team – Winnipeg has a variety of sports, fitness and recreation facilities
and events waiting to be discovered.
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Delivering real hockey to real hockey fans, the Manitoba Moose are
the “go-to entertainment destination” for Winnipeggers and visitors
alike. The Moose continue to thrill fans and stay atop the American
Hockey League standings while offering an affordable night out in
one of the greatest hockey environments in the world – MTS Centre.
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The Golf Dome, Winnipeg’s premier indoor golf facility, offers
something for everyone in the family. Hit balls on an indoor threetier driving range, play the challenging 18 hole indoor mini golf
course, try one of three virtual golf simulators, play a few games
of pool or just relax and enjoy a snack or beverage. The facility may
be booked after hours to play your favourite field sport on artificial
turf. It is a great place to hold a birthday party or a unique social
event.
Season runs from October to April.
Tickets at Ticketmaster 204.780.3333 or online at
www.ticketmaster.ca
300 Portage Avenue – Downtown
tel: 204.987.7825
email: [email protected]
www.moosehockey.com
Open year-round except for Christmas Day. Summer hours are from
9:00 am to 10:00 pm and winter hours are from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.
1205 Wilkes Avenue (off Sterling Lyon Parkway via Lorimer
Boulevard) – Fort Garry
tel: 204.489.7776
www.golfdome.ca
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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.
Salisbury House now operates the restaurant at the Harbour
View Golf Course and Recreation Complex.
Open year-round.
2.5 kms east of Highway #59 at 1867 Springfield Road, within
Kilcona Park – Transcona
tel: 204.222.2751
email: [email protected]
www.lakelandgolfmanagement.com
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Red River Co-op Speedway is the fastest sport on the Prairies! Every
Thursday night all summer, catch bumper-to-bumper, wheel-towheel racing action on central Canada’s largest dirt oval. In addition
to regular weekly classes, including Late Models, Red River Co-op
Speedway is also visited by the high powered Sprint Cars.
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Located just a short drive from Winnipeg on Highway 59 North,
Springhill Winter Sports Park is a great winter experience. With
7 hectares of ski-able area, the Park includes 10 ski runs, a quad
chairlift and a tow rope. The Terrain Park offers something for all
levels and abilities from beginner to extreme advanced. The Terrain
Park features the following: Jumps, Tabletops 20 ft – 40 ft – 60 ft,
Hips, 30 ft down flat down rail, 15 stair set and hand rail, rainbow rail,
A Frame rail, Battleship rail, C rail, 30 ft, 20 ft and 10 ft rails and boxes.
There is also a Half Pipe, Race Run and Mogul Run, and a Learning Fun
Zone Slow Area. Certified instructors are also on hand.
Season runs from the beginning of May through the end of
September.
8 kms south of the Winnipeg Perimeter down Highway #75 – Just
Outside (South)
tel: 204.582.0527
www.redrivercoopspeedway.ca
The Park includes a 3,500 square foot Customer Service / Rental
Shop and Group Use Area and a separate area to be used as a media
room and a meeting room for private functions and birthday parties.
There is also a fully operational kitchen and Sports Bar for customers
to enjoy throughout their visit.
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Racing so real you may need a ride home! Speedworld features real
European style racing karts for the true racing enthusiast! The 40
km/h “sprint karts” will thrill drivers of all ages (4’10” min. height)
and the 50 km/h “race karts” will leave you breathless (18 yrs or
16 with a driver’s license). The 1/4 km indoor track is ideal for both
novice and experienced drivers looking for an adrenalin fix! Some of
Speedworld’s notable racers have included Paul Walker (actor, The
Fast and the Furious), and Dennis Quaid (actor, Vantage Point). At
Speedworld every day is race day with arrive-and-drive racing (no
reservations required). State-of-the-art AMB timing system makes
the racing even more intense! At Speedworld it’s not like racing it
IS racing!
Please call or check the website for hours of operation. School and
group rates are available weekdays during the daytime. The season
starts December 15th and runs until April 1.
Highway 59 North (Just Outside – North)
tel: 204.224.3051
email: [email protected]
www.springhillwinterpark.com
1. Snowboarder at the
Arctic Glacier Winter Park
at The Forks
2. Winnipeg Goldeyes
3. Manitoba Bisons Football
4. The Golf Dome
5. Team Canada Volleyball
6. Winnipeg Goldeyes
7. Winnipeg Wesmen
Open from noon to midnight 363 days a year!
575 Berry Street – St. James
tel: 204.774.KART (774.5278)
email: [email protected]
www.speedworld.ca
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Come out and cheer on your Team Canada! The only Winnipeg-based
Olympic sport, Team Canada Women’s Volleyball regularly hosts elite
international competitions in Winnipeg and Manitoba, entertaining
thousands of local sport enthusiasts.
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To catch the high-flying, hard-hitting volleyball action, check out the
website for the latest scoop on Team Canada’s next matches!
Season runs from June through November.
Get in the game with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers! Experience the
history of Bomber football through ten Grey Cup championships, and
80 years of heart-stopping entertainment in the Canadian Football
League.
Tickets at Ticketmaster at 204.780.3333 or online at
www.ticketmaster.ca.
1465 Maroons Road (Canad Inns Stadium) – St. James
tel: 204.784.2583
email: [email protected]
www.bluebombers.com
tel: 204.474.7084
www.volleyball.ca
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Bison Sports is the Interuniversity Athletic Program at the University
of Manitoba. Student athletes have been selected to represent
the University of Manitoba in nine different sports on 16 different
teams. On most weekends from the end of August through the end of
March you will find these athletes competing in sports ranging from
football to swimming to hockey, striving to win the right to advance
to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) National Championships
for their respective sport.
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Shaw Park is home to the American Association’s Winnipeg Goldeyes
Baseball Club. Featuring 28 concessions, 30 luxury Skysuites, a
Supersuite, and a patio deck for private functions, one of the finest
minor league ballparks in North America is also home to Hu’s On
First, a full-service Asian bistro overlooking right field. Total seating
capacity is 7,481.
University of Manitoba – Fort Garry Campus
tel: 204.474.9611
email: [email protected]
www.gobisons.ca
In addition to family-friendly Goldeyes baseball, the ballpark has
played host to concerts and other sports, as well as charity and
special events, drawing almost three million people downtown since
it opened in 1999.
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Shaw Park is also available year-round, for meetings, conferences
and other private functions.
The University of Winnipeg Wesmen men’s and women’s basketball,
volleyball and soccer teams offer exciting, affordable family
entertainment as they compete against teams from across the
country. Visit the Duckworth Centre and the Winnipeg Soccer
complex for games from September to March.
One Portage Avenue East – Exchange District
tel: 204.982.2273
email: [email protected]
www.goldeyes.com
www.canwestpark.com
tel: 204.786.9349
email: [email protected]
www.wesmen.ca
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GOLF CLUB
ADDRESS
PHONE
PB/SP
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Assiniboine Golf Club
2045 Ness Avenue
204.988.9313
SP
9
N
2 days
Bel Acres Golf & C.C.
1200 Sturgeon Road
204.632.8337
SP
18
Y
5 days
Crescent Drive Golf Course
781 Crescent Drive
204.986.5911
PB
9
N
3 days
Harbour View Golf Course
1867 Springfield Road
204.222.2751
PB
9
Y
3 days
John Blumberg Golf Course
4540 Portage Avenue
204.986.3490
PB
18/9
Y
7 days
Kildonan Park Golf Course
2021 Main Street
204.986.5679
PB
18
N
3 days
Larters at St. Andrews
30 River Road
204.334.2107
SP
18
Y
7 days
The Players Course
2695 Inkster Boulevard
204.697.4976
PB
9
Y
3 days
River Oaks Golf Course
South on Waverley Street
204.261.4653
PB
18
N
7 days
Rossmere Golf Course
925 Watt Street
204.988.1540
SP
18
Y
7 days
Shooters Family Golf Centre
2731 Main Street
204.339.2326
PB
18
Y
7 days
St. Boniface Golf Club
100 Youville Street
204.233.2497
SP
18
N
2 days
Transcona Golf Club
2120 Dugald Road
204.222.6171
SP
18
N
3 days
Tuxedo Golf Course
400 Shaftsbury Blvd.
204.888.2867
PB
18
Y
3 days
The Wildewood Club
761 North Drive
204.284.7385
SP
9
N
3 days
Windsor Park Golf Course
10 Des Meurons Street
204.986.3006
PB
18
N
3 days
Winnipeg Canoe Club
56 Dunkirk Drive
204.233.1105
PB
9
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7 days
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GOLF CLUB
Phone
GOLF CLUB
Phone
Beausejour Golf Course
204.268.2010
Mars Sandhills Golf Course
204.265.6444
Bridges Golf Course
204.735.3000
Netley Creek Golf Course
204.738.4653
Carman Golf Course
204.745.2366
Oakwood Golf Course
204.422.8045
Cottonwood Golf Club
204.422.5540
Portage la Prairie Golf Club
204.857.6177
Elmhurst Golf & C.C.
204.224.2244
Rat River Golf Club
204.433.7177
Fantasy Lake Golf Course
204.777.7273
Ridgewood Golf Course
204.326.6225
Girouxsalem Golf & Country Club
204.326.5722
Riverview Golf & Country Club
204.746.2027
Heritage Golf Course
204.757.2830
Scotswood Links
204.436.2600
Kingswood Golf & Country Club
204.736.4079
Selkirk Golf & Country Club
204.482.2050
LaVerendrye Golf Club
204.424.5046
South Interlake Golf & Country Club
204.322.5335
Lorette Golf Course
204.878.2172
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Winnipeg is a city with a story to tell at just about every street corner. One of the best ways to explore
and discover the city is through the many historical guided walking tours, river boat excursions and
interpretive tours. Here you will find a comprehensive listing of various tours in Winnipeg, which highlight
some of the city’s storied neighbourhoods and captivating attractions.
deCoding The anCienT egyPTian and
masoniC mysTeries of The maniToba
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geoCaChing and gPs advenTures
Why not discover Manitoba’s francophone communities using
GPS technology. It’s easy and fun for all ages. Tourisme Riel offers
GPS tours based on themes and regions as well as rental units. No
experience is necessary as Tourisme Riel will guide you through the
use of a GPS to get you from site to site. It’s like a tour and treasure
hunt all in one. And for those interested in geocaching, several
caches have been strategically placed in areas of interest in Old St.
Boniface. Let the fun begin!
Do you ever wonder why the Manitoba Legislative Building has
sphinxes on it? Find out as you bring the Hermetic Code book to life
with this fascinating tour on the many symbols and hidden meanings
behind the mystical architecture of the building. You will uncover
trails of occult clues concealed in the building’s architecture so
intelligently masked it has escaped historians and visitors for nearly
a hundred years! Check the website for tour dates, prices and for
more information.
Tourisme Riel 204.233.8343 | 1.866.808.8338
email: [email protected]
www.tourismeriel.com
tel: 204.989.9630
email: [email protected]
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hearTland Travel - haunTed
WinniPeg bus Tours
exChange disTriCT WalKing Tours
Are you ready to investigate the paranormal? Are you up
to photographing mysterious lights and orbs? Join the tour
“undertaker,” who is “dying” to tell you historical tales of haunted
sites and peculiar activities that take place at famous haunted
locations throughout Winnipeg. The Haunted Winnipeg Bus Tours
run on selected nights from June to the end of October. Bring your
camera and capture the spirit! Check the website for a variety of
other touring options.
Take a guided tour and lose yourself in the early 1900s Winnipeg.
Steeped in history, the Exchange District tells the story of our
city’s transition from a boomtown to Canada’s current cultural
oasis. Knowledgeable and dynamic tour guides tell tales of power,
corruption and past heroism while you enjoy an exceptional
collection of architecture from both inside and out. A must-see for
any visitor to Winnipeg!
Group rates available on all tours for 10 or more people. General
tours are approximately one-and-a-half hours in duration, specialty
tours are 45 minutes in length. See the BIZ website for further tour
descriptions.
tel: 204.989.9630
email: [email protected]
www.heartlandtravel.ca
Season runs from June to September.
The M.S. River Rouge offers public sightseeing cruises that sail twice
daily from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Specialty
cruises such as Family Fun Saturdays and Lower Fort Garry are also
available. Each cruise offers entertainment.
m.s. river rouge
tel: 204.942.6716
email: [email protected]
www.exchangedistrict.org
The M.S. River Rouge can also be booked for both Corporate and
Private charters for groups of up to 400 people.
The forKs naTional hisToriC siTe of
Canada inTeraCTive Tours
The M.S. River Rouge hosts I’m On A Boat ... Party Cruises every
Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights from 10:30 pm – 2:00 am, with disc
jockey and dancing.
Known as the “Gateway to the Canadian West” The Forks National
Historic Site of Canada preserves and commemorates its 6,000 year
history through enlightening and entertaining tours. In the guided
interpretive tours you can explore the site with one of the costumed
Parks Canada guides who bring The Forks’ colourful past to life. Tours
are available in both French and English, are approximately one hour
long and are wheelchair accessible.
Please refer to the cruise schedule for exact times and dates of
various cruises that will be taking place on board the M.S. River
Rouge.
Please call to confirm docking location.
Season runs July and August. Tours depart from the Parks Canada
Kiosk in the Explore Manitoba Centre at The Forks.
tel: 204.774.7009
email: [email protected]
www.msrouge.com
Information and Group Tours 204.98FORKS (983.6757)
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/forks
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WalKing Tours of WinniPeg
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Experience Winnipeg’s French Quarter and history at its best. The
tour will guide you through the rich history of the francophone
community and the history of the French Quarter as you visit
landmarks and observe historic architecture. Learn about the
magnificent St. Boniface Cathedral, the great fire, and its new,
modern design.
Walking tours of the downtown area are told with a combination of
drama, intrigue and precedence. Historical secrets are revealed in
the Brookside Cemetery; Boom and Bust of Winnipeg; Pestilence,
Shamans and Doctors; More than Métis the Eye; Naughty Bawdy Tour;
Murder, Mystery and Mayhem; Symbols, Secrets & Sacrifices Under
the Golden Boy and the very popular Haunted Investigates Bus Tours
and the Historical Haunted Winnipeg Bus Tour.
The one-and-a-half to two hour walking tour of Old St. Boniface is
offered twice daily at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm seven days a week from
the May long weekend to September long weekend and begins at the
Tourisme Riel office in the Old St. Boniface City Hall at 219 Provencher
Blvd. Tours are also available at other times upon request.
Season runs from April 1 to September 15. Off season tours are also
available. Please call or email for information.
tel: 204.898.GOST (4678)
email: [email protected]
www.muddywatertours.ca
Tourisme Riel 204.233.8343 | 1.866.808.8338
email: [email protected]
www.tourismeriel.com
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Through hisTory Tour
PaddleWheel river boaTs lTd.
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.
For many decades following the arrival of the Selkirk settlers, Point
Douglas was the most prestigious location in Winnipeg in which
to live. Situated on an attractive peninsula of land with the river
winding around it, the colonists had easy access to the Hudson Bay
post for supplies, drinking water, and transportation. Its citizens
were the future leaders of Winnipeg.
Season runs from May to October.
Alexander Docks (just off Waterfront Drive) – The Exchange
District
tel: 204.942.4500
email: [email protected]
www.paddlewheelcruises.com
The tour begins from the Ross House Museum in Joe Zuken Heritage
Park and is approximately 45 minutes long. No admission fee.
Reservations for a minimum group of four and a maximum of 15 are
required.
rouTes on The red
Season runs July and August from Wednesday to Sunday.
Explore the culture, geography, history and wildlife of Manitoba’s Red
River Valley with more than 20 self-directed Routes on the Red Tours.
Spend an afternoon or day walking in the footsteps of voyageurs,
discovering the legacy of glaciers and grasslands or cycling the
shores of ancient Lake Agassiz.
tel: 204.943.3958
www.mhs.mb.ca
For comprehensive tour itineraries, fascinating facts and fabulous
reasons to walk, cycle, drive or paddle your way through the beauty
you’ll find along the Red River, visit the website.
www.routesonthered.ca
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WesT end biz mural WalKing Tours
Chosen as a past Top Tourist Attraction by WHERE magazine, the West
End BIZ walking tours of the area’s 50+ murals are offered through
the summer. The fully guided tours follow two prescribed routes
along Ellice Avenue and Sargent Avenue. They allow participants
to experience the unique history and culture of the area, providing
information about the murals, but also historical facts and
entertaining stories about the West End. Many of the area’s eclectic
shops and ethnic restaurants are also highlighted as part of an
engaging narrative.
Guided historical tours along the Assiniboine and Red Rivers depart
The Forks port every 15 minutes from 10:00 am to sunset, seven days
a week during the summer months. Adult fares are $10, youth and
seniors are $9. The Splash Charter Boat is a 50-foot licensed cruise
boat and can accommodate up to 35 people for private functions.
Call for reservations.
The River Spirit Water Bus offers a transportation system in the
downtown Winnipeg area. There are nine docks which are serviced
every 15 minutes. One way fare is $3, a full day pass is $15.
The tours run Monday through Saturday and last two hours, with
flexible start times available. They also include a refreshment stop
at a West End restaurant. Up to 16 unique murals can be viewed per
tour, including Adam Beach, Iceland, Fables & Folklore, The Real
League of Nations and Zoohky. The cost is only $5 for adults and $2
for children under 12. Groups of two to fifteen participants can be
accommodated.
Canoe rentals are also available at The Forks historical port.
tel: 204.783.6633
www.splashdash.ca
Tournées marChe-donC
sT. bonifaCe Tours
Take a guided two hour walking tour of historic St. Boniface and get
to know Louis Riel, Gabrielle Roy, and Jean-Baptiste Lagimodiere and
Marie-Anne Gaboury, the first non-native couple in the west, as well
as local artists and their work.
Season runs from June through August.
Tours are available in French and English for groups of five or more
from April to October.
WinniPeg CiTy Tour (neW)
tel: 204.954.7900
email: [email protected]
www.westendbiz.ca
City bus tour, every Monday, Thursday and Saturday, from 8:30 am to
11 am departing from the VIA Rail station (arrivals area). Professional
guides will take you through the beautiful city of Winnipeg and
give commentary on its history and attractions. Stops include the
Legislative Building, the St. Boniface Cathedral and the Leo Mol
Sculpture Garden and the English Gardens at Assiniboine Park.
tel: 204.235.1043
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tel: 204.254.3170 | 1.877.254.3170
email: [email protected]
www.otours.net
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4. Exchange District
Walking Tour
5. Exchange District
6. Exchange District
Walking Tour Guide
7. Mural Walking Tour
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PhoTo CrediTs
Cover
Winnipeg Folk Festival: Boris Minkevich/
Winnipeg Free Press
Tourism Downtown: Mike Aporius/Winnipeg
Free Press
Page 2
Le Festival du Voyageur: Dan Harper
Photography
Fort Gibraltar: Dan Harper Photography
Page 3
Marina James: Ron Hogue
Pages 6 & 7
1. Forks Market: Brent Bellamy
2. Winnipeg Art Gallery: Ernest P. Mayer
3. Sarah Davey & Tristan Dobrowne, Canada’s
Royal Winnipeg Ballet: David Cooper
4. Cake Clothing in the Exchange: Brent
Bellamy
5. Ancient Seas Gallery at the Manitoba
Museum: Manitoba Museum
6. Manitoba Legislative Building: Dodgie
Dator
7. Winning at the Slots at Club Regent Casino:
Manitoba Lotteries
8. Oak Hammock Marsh: Olga Shuralova
9. In Riel’s Footsteps: Tourisme Riel
10. Western Canada Aviation Museum: Western
Canada Aviation Museum
Page 8
Manitoba Legislative Building: Brent Bellamy
Esplanade Riel Bridge: Jerry Grajewski
Page 9
Guess Who: Manitoba Film & Music
Johnathan Toews: Wikimedia Commons
Louis Riel: I. Bennetto & Co.
Chris Jericho: Wikimedia Commons
Nellie MClung: Manitoba Archives
Guy Maddin: Wikimedia Commons
1. Crash Test Dummies: Manitoba Film
& Music
Weakerthans: Brook Reynolds
Len Cariou in Manitoba Theatre Centre’s
production of Our Town: Bruce Monk
Page 12
Explore Manitoba Centre at the Forks: Travel
Manitoba
Winnipeg Cityscape: Linda Barringer
Page 13
Le Festival du Voyageur Snow Sculpture: Dan
Harper Photography
Fireworks: Kevin Wolk
Page 14
Folklorama: Vince Pahkala
Ciclovia in Downtown Winnipeg: Downtown
BIZ/Jolene Olive
Page 15
1. Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade: Winnipeg
Santa Claus Parade
2. Jazz Winnipeg Festival: Jazz Winnipeg/
Travis Tait
3. The Forks River Trail: The Forks North
Portage Partnership
Page 17
1. Winnipeg Pride Festival: Winnipeg Lesbian
& Gay Pride Inc.
2. Doors Open Winnipeg: Heritage Winnipeg
3. Teddy Bears’ Picnic: The Children’s
Hospital Foundation of Manitoba
4. Le Festival du Voyageur: Dan Harper
Photography
Page 18
1. Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival:
Brett Howe
2. Pearl of the Orient Pavilion at Folklorama:
Lance Thomson Photographic
3. Winnipeg Folk Festival: Denis Buchan
Page 21
1. Manito Ahbee Festival: Manito Ahbee
Festival
2. Winnipeg International Children’s Festival:
Dan Harper Photography
3. Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade: Winnipeg
Santa Claus Parade
Page 22
Burton Cummings Theatre: Dan Harper
Photography
MTS Centre: Mike Grandmaison
Page 23
Words & Deeds at the Winnipeg Convention
Centre: Winnipeg Convention Centre
Page 24
1. Cinematheque: Cinematheque
2. 3D movie at Imax Theatre: Imax Theatre
Winnipeg
3. West End Cultural Centre: Brock Hamilton
Page 25
Le Festival du Voyageur: Dan Harper
Photography
Folklorama: Lance Thomson Photographic
Pages 26 & 27
1. Grand Prix Amusements: Grand Prix
Amusements
2. Fun Mountain Waterslide Park: Fun
Mountain Waterslide Park
3. Grand Prix Amusements: Grand Prix
Amusements
4. Manitoba Children’s Museum: AV
Photography
5. U-Puttz Black Light Miniature Golf: U-Puttz
Black Light Miniature Golf
2. St. Boniface Cathedral: Anthony Fernando
3. Riel House National Historic Site: C.
Aronec / Parks Canada
4. Western Canada Aviation Museum:
Ruehle Design
5. Grant’s Old Mill: Victor Jarman
6. Grasslands Exhibit at the Manitoba
Museum: Manitoba Museum
Page 40
Transcona Historical Museum: Transcona
Historical Museum
Page 41
Osborne Village: Brent Bellamy
Bar Italia: Brian Scott
Page 42 & 43
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Corydon Avenue: Brent Bellamy
Exchange District: Brent Bellamy
Tribe of One, Marie-Jo Dandeneau
Corydon Avenue: Ted Sali
Dining at the Forks: Brian Hirsch
Entertainment in Winnipeg: Merrit
Rawsthorne
Page 44
1. Kings Head Pub: Brent Bellamy
2. Windsor Hotel: Brent Bellamy
3. Entertainment in Winnipeg: Dan Harper
Page 45
Fort Gibraltar: Dan Harper Photography
Forks Market: Juncatta International
Page 28
Pages 46 & 47
Mayberry Fine Art: Ruehle Design
Exhibition at the Graffiti Gallery: Graffiti Art
Programming Inc.
1. Red River College: Marie Roach
2. Esplanade Riel Bridge: Victor Jarman
3. Circle of Life Thunderbird House: Scott
Stephens
4. Mural at the Forks: Graffiti Art
Programming
Page 29
1. Early Masters Sculpture at the Winnipeg
Art Gallery: Ernest P. Mayer
2. FAX, December 12, 2009 – February 21,
2010, installation view: Bill Eakin
3. Artwork at Urban Shaman Contemporary
Aboriginal Art: Urban Shaman
Contemporary Aboriginal Art
Page 30
1. Artwork at the Winnipeg Art Gallery:
Winnipeg Art Gallery
2. Woodlands Gallery Interior: Woodlands
Gallery
3. Painting at the Wah-sa Gallery: Wah-sa
Gallery
4. Winnipeg Art Gallery exhibit: Ernest
P. Mayer
Page 31
Assiniboia Downs: Assiniboia Downs
Club Regent Casino: Manitoba Lotteries
Page 32
1. Train at McPhillips Street Casino: Manitoba
Lotteries
2. Upper Deck Lounge at McPhillips Street
Casino: Manitoba Lotteries
Page 33
Orientation Gallery at the Manitoba Museum:
Manitoba Museum
St. Boniface Museum: St. Boniface Museum
Pages 34 & 35
1. Air Force Heritage Museum and Air Park: 17
Wing Imaging, CFB Winnipeg
2. Fort La Reine Museum: Fort La Reine
Museum
3. Living Parairie Museum: Jonina Ewart
4. Maison Gabrielle-Roy: Maison
Gabrielle-Roy:
5. Lower Fort Garry: Lower Fort Garry
Page 37
1. Science Gallery at the Manitoba Museum:
Manitoba Museum
2. Nonsuch at the Manitoba Museum:
Manitoba Museum
3. Manitoba Historical Society Dalnavert
Museum: City of Winnipeg Museums Board
4. Dinosaur skeleton at the Manitoba
Museum: Ruehle Design
Page 38 & 39
Pages 48 & 49
1. Manitoba Legislative Building: Brian Rudolf
2. Shopping at the Forks Market: Travel
Manitoba
3. Skateboard Plaza at the Forks: The Forks
North Portage Partnership
4. Millennium Library: Millennium Library
5. Busking at the Forks: The Forks North
Portage Partnership
6. Johnston Terminal Patio: Travel Manitoba
7. Fort Gibraltar: Dan Harper Photography
8. Fort Gibraltar: Chris Jensen
9. Path of Time at The Forks: Juncatta
International
10. Prairie Dog Central Railway: Prairie Dog
Central Railway
Page 50
1. University of Winnipeg: Harv Sawatsky
2. University of Manitoba: University of
Manitoba
3. Royal Canadian Mint: Merlin Braun
Page 51
English Garden at Assiniboine Park: Linda
McFadyen
Kildonan Park: Von Louie Cruz
Page 52
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Scarlet Ibis: Darlene Stack
Assiboine Park Pavilion: Brent Bellamy
Lion at Assiniboine Park Zoo: Darlene Stack
Leo Mol Sculpture Garden: Linda McFadyen
Winnie the Bear Statue at Assiniboine Park:
Darlene Stack
Page 54 & 55
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Grand Beach: Brent Bellamy
Bison Safari: Stan Swanson
King’s Park: Paul Sloggett
English Gardens at Assiniboine Park:
Assiniboine Park Conservancy
5. Oak Hammock Marsh: Oak Hammock Marsh
Page 56
The Drowsy Chaperone, The John Hirsch
Theatre at Manitoba Theatre Centre
Mainstage, 2009-10: Bruce Monk
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet in Moulin
Rouge – The Ballet: Bruce Monk
1. Artifacts at Ross House Museum:
Robert Barrow
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4. Shrimp Salad: Manitoba Canola Growers
Le Cercle Molière’s production of L’inscription
(l to r) Alain Jean, Natalie Labossiere,
Jeannette Arcard and Vincent Dureault: Le
Cercle Molière
Page 82
Page 58 & 59
1. Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra: Robert Wilson
2. Rod Beattie in Wingfield Lost and Found:
Ian Jackson
3. Manitoba Opera, Carmen, Krsitin Chávez
(Carmen) and David Pomeroy (Don José):
R. Tinker
4. Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra: Keith Levit
Photography
5. Virtuosi Concerts: L. Chung
6. Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers:
Denis Kashton
Page 60
Cake Clothing: Cake Clothing
Polo Park Shopping Centre: Ian McCausland
Page 63
Winnipeg Blue Bombers: Dave Darichuk
Manitoba Moose: Manitoba Moose
Pages 64 & 65
1. Snowboarder at the Forks:
The Forks North Portage Partnership
2. Winnipeg Goldeyes: Doug Little
3. Manitoba Bisons Football: Manitoba Bisons
4. The Golf Dome: The Golf Dome
5. Team Canada Volleyball: FIVB
6. Winnipeg Goldeyes: Dave Hill
7. Winnipeg Wesmen:
kellymortonphotography.com
Page 66
1. Golf: Juncatta International
2. Winnipeg Blue Bombers mascots: Dave
Darichuk
3. Winnipeg Blue Bombers: Dave Darichuk
Page 68
Tour during Doors Open Winnipeg: Heritage
Winnipeg
1919 Strike Tour: Heritage Winnipeg
Pages 70 & 71
1. Hermetic Code Tour: Heartland
International Travel & Tours
2. Paddlewheel River Boats Ltd.: Doowah
Design Inc.
3. College universitaire de Saint Boniface:
Connie Popowe
4. Exchange District Walking Tour: Exchange
District BIZ
5. Exchange District: Tannis Hogue
6. Exchange District Walking Tour Guide:
Exchange District BIZ
7. Mural Walking Tour: West End BIZ
Page 73
Fresh Berry Dessert: Brian Gould Photography
Bistro 7 1/4: Bistro 7 1/4
Pages 74 & 75
1. Japanese Salad Rolls: Brian Gould
Photography
2. Cheese Cake: Tatsuya Goto
3. Meal from The Fort Garry Hotel: The Fort
Garry Hotel
4. Coffee House: Tatsuya Goto
Pages 76 & 77
1. Bread Pudding at 529 Wellington: Steve
Salnikowski, Chronic Creative
2. Cake: Manitoba Canola Growers
3. Bistro 7 1/4: Brain Gould Photography
4. Dining in the Exchange: Travel Manitoba
Pages 78 & 79
1. Chocolate Cake at Terrace Fifty-Five: Steve
Salnikowski , Chronic Creative
2. Pizzeria Gusto: Pizzeria Gusto
3. Dinner Plate: Manitoba Canola Growers
4. Corydon Avenue Patio: Corydon Avenue BIZ
5. Meal at the Velvet Glove Restaurant in the
Fairmont Winnipeg: Fairmont Winnipeg
Pages 80 & 81
1. Sushi: Oliver Dolinsky
2. Potato Fries: Brain Gould Photography
3. Squash Soup: Brian Gould Photography
Salad: Manitoba Canola Growers
Page 83
Place Louis Riel Suite Hotel: Place Louis Riel
Lobby at the Fairmont Winnipeg: The Fairmont
Winnipeg
Page 94
Hi Winnipeg Downtowner Hostel: Hi-Winnipeg
Downtowner Hostel
Page 95
Forks Patio: Brent Bellamy
Biking in Wolseley: Brent Bellamy
Fold Out Map
1. Skate Park at The Forks: Harv Sawatsky
2. Exchange District: Brent Bellamy
Pages 96 & 97
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The Forks: Brent Bellamy
Downtown Winnipeg: Brent Bellamy
Exchange District: Juncatta International
Out to Lunch Concert: Downtown
Winnipeg BIZ
5. Broadway Avenue: Brent Bellamy
6. The Johnston Terminal at the Forks:
Brent Bellamy
Page 100
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Le Festival du Voyageur: Tourisme Riel
Old St. Boniface City Hall, Brent Bellamy
St. Boniface Cathedral: Brent Bellamy
St. Boniface Museum: Rob Barrow
Page 102
1. West End Mural: West End BIZ
2. Leo Mol Sculpture Garden: Linda McFadyen
3. Grey Gibbon at the Assiniboine Park Zoo
– Darlene Stack
Page 104
Top Row
Fort Gibraltar: Dan Harper Photography
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra: Keith Levit
Photography
Manitoba Theatre Centre: Tracy Penner,
Jennifer Villaverde, Phillippa Domville and
Daria Puttaert in Top Girls: Bruce Monk
Cuba Pavilion at Folklorama: Lance Thomson
Photographic
Leo Mol Sculpture Garden: Mike Sigurdson
Bottom Row
Manitoba Opera – Marriage of Figaro:
Robert Tinker
Ancient Seas Gallery at the Manitoba Museum:
Manitoba Museum
Winnipeg Art Gallery: Brain Gould
Lower Fort Garry: Doug Dealey
Riel House National Historic Site: C. Aronec/
Parks Canada
Page 105
Corydon Avenue: Brent Bellamy
Velvet Glove Restaurant: Fairmont Winnipeg
Cheesecake: Tatsuya Goto
Elegant Meal: Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport
Berry Dessert: Brian Gould Photography
Terrace Fifty-Five Chocolate Cake: Steve
Salnikowski, Chronic Creative
Page 106
Le Festival du Voyageur: Tourism Riel
Hoop Dancer: The Forks North Portage
Partnership
St. Boniface Museum: Ruehle Design
In Riel’s Footsteps: Tourisme Riel
Le Festival du Voyageur: Dan Harper
Photography
Bottom:
First Nations Pavilion at Folklorama: Lance
Thomson Photographic
Boral Forest Gallery at the Manitoba Museum:
Manitoba Museum
Boreal Forest Gallery at the Manitoba Museum:
Manitoba Museum
Circle of Life Thunderbird House: Ruehle
Design
Le Festival du Voyageur: Dan Harper
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A culinary cornucopia awaits you in Winnipeg. With one of the highest restaurants per capita ratios in
North America — Winnipeg has over 1,100 restaurants, diners and delis specializing
in any kind of cuisine you can think of, from regional
Canadian fare to fiery hot dishes from the tropics,
to gourmet cuisine from award-winning chefs.
While here, be sure to sample the globally
inspired cuisine found in almost every Winnipeg
neighbourhood, nosh on classic diner delights or
spend an evening discovering new tastes at one of
Winnipeg’s fine restaurants.
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BaiLeY’s
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A well established classic dining experience,
offering seafood, charbroiled beef and
boasting over 50 brands of scotch.
BLÜ Fish (Japanese) g w
An intriguing dining environment with a
vast selection of innovative sushi recipes
welcomed among the downtown business
crowd and theatre goers alike.
Fresh vegetarian and vegan cuisine with
dishes like the Kung Pao Gluten and
Vegetarian Shrimp. Home to a pay-byweight lunch buffet.
Chef: Jesus Lomasang
Chef: Roy Liang
Mon. to Fri. 11 am – 1 am, Sat. 12 pm – 1 am,
Sun. 4:30 pm – 9 pm.
Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm.
Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – 9:30 pm.
185 Lombard Avenue
tel: 204.944.1180
www.baileysprimedining.com
Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm.
Dinner: Mon. to Thu. 5 pm – 9:30 pm,
Fri. & Sat. 4:30 pm – 11 pm.
downtown | the Forks
exchange district
aFFinitY Vegetarian
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100-208 Edmonton Street
tel: 204.943.0251
www.affinitygarden.com
aMiCi (Italian|Contemporary)
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Pure, classic Italian flavours with an
extensive wine list. The unique seasonal
menu often includes Canadian game meats
for those who like to try something new
each time they visit.
Chef: Patrick Shrupka
Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm.
Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – 10 pm,
Sun. Closed.
326 Broadway
tel: 204.943.4997
www.amiciwpg.com
BLaZe Bistro and Lounge
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179 Bannatyne Avenue
tel: 204.779.9888
www.blufish.ca
BoMBoLini Wine Bar
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From upscale dinners to casual gettogethers, experience fabulous Canadian
cuisine
featuring
fresh
seasonal
ingredients. Located downtown in the Delta
Hotel.
Choose from an impressive selection of
wines, carefully selected to compliment
gourmet Italian cuisine. Located below
sister restaurant, Amici.
Chef: Jerome Case
Chef: Patrick Shrupka
Mon. to Fri. 6:30 am – 11 pm,
Sat. 7 am – 12 pm & 5 pm – 10 pm,
Sun. 7 am – 12 pm.
Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 10 pm,
Sat. 4 pm – 10 pm.
350 St. Mary Avenue
tel: 204.944.7259
www.deltahotels.com
326 Broadway
tel: 204.943.5066
www.amiciwpg.com
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diM suM garden
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The Dim Sum Garden is a top pick with
locals, serving up addictive fare like the
deluxe shrimp dumplings.
Mon. 11 am – 12 am, Tues. 11 am – 5 pm,
Wed. to Sun. 11 am – 12 am.
277 Rupert Avenue
tel: 204.942.8297
don pedro’s authentiC
MeXiCan griLL (Mexican)
gw
Lively in atmosphere and eclectic in décor,
come ready for traditional Mexican cuisine
complimented by fresh fruit margaritas.
Tue. to Fri. 11 am – 10 pm, Sat. 4 pm – 10 pm,
closed Sun. & Mon.
114 Market Avenue
tel: 204.956.7465
www.donpedros.ca
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For over 30 years, the eatery has been
popular for its daily lunch and dinner
buffets including over 15 entrees, chutneys,
yogurts and a dessert bar.
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Voted the” best brunch in town” by many
reviewers, on Sundays, The Fort Garry Hotel
presents a divine culinary dream including
classic Eggs Benedict, meat-carving
stations, an indulgent selection of desserts,
paired up with a Mimosa or freshlysqueezed orange juice. In the afternoon or
evening, relax in the classic Palm Lounge,
where a variety of light culinary fare is
served enhanced by the local jazz legends
nightly.
Chef: Joe Wojakowski
Brunch: Sun. 9 am – 2 pm.
For an authentic South-American dining
experience with the option to order shared
dishes as a couple or a group off the main
or tapas menu. Great value for the price.
Chef: Michael Day
349 York Avenue
tel: 204.947.3097
www.eastindiaco.com
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274 Garry Street
tel: 204.949.1231
www.eatbistro.ca
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Mon. to Thu. 11 am – 10 pm, Fri. 11 am – 11 pm,
Sat. 4:30 pm – 11 pm, Sun. 4:30 pm – 9 pm.
One Portage Avenue East
tel: 204.982.7426
www.husasianbistro.ca
An opulent dining experience, featuring
premium steak, cut in house from specially
selected AAA Canadian beef. Located on the
corner of Portage and Main.
179 Bannatyne Avenue
tel: 204.947.5434
www.hermanos.ca
Tue. to Sat. 11 am – 9 pm,
Sun. & Mon. Closed.
Chef: Kyle Julian
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Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11 am – 2:30 pm.
Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm,
Sun. 12 pm – 8 pm.
Chef: Candace Hughes
Mild or hot…whatever you like, this large
open kitchen serves up delicious dishes
from China, Thailand, Vietnam, and
Indonesia. Order favourites like the Kung
Pao Chicken and Pad Thai to share.
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Chef: Kamal Mehra
A real gem, this popular downtown eatery
shares its space with Aqua Books. You
can count on everything coming out of
this kitchen to be made from scratch with
innovative twists.
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222 Broadway
tel: 204.942.6514
www.fortgarryhotel.com
Mon. to Wed. 11:30 am – 2 pm & 5 pm – 9 pm,
Thu. 11:30 am – 11 pm, Fri. 11:30 am – 1 am,
Sat. 4:30 pm – 1 am, Sun. Closed.
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An ethnic staple in Winnipeg for more than
30 years, George Katsabanis’ casual and
friendly restaurant serves traditional Greek
cuisine like the chicken souvlaki and freshly
baked flax bread.
Chef: Peter Konidaris
Mon. to Thu. 11:30 am – 10 pm,
Fri. & Sat. 11:30 am – 11 pm,
Sun. Closed.
520 Ellice Avenue
tel: 204.788.4858
www.homersrestaurant.ca
Chef: Frank Vadacchino
Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm.
Dinner: Mon. to Thu. 5 pm – 10 pm,
Fri. & Sat. 5 pm – 11 pm,
Sun. 5 pm – 9 pm.
Main Floor, 1 Lombard Place
tel: 204.942.1000
www.hyssteakhouse.com
iChiBan Japanese
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A spirited and entertaining dining
experience, the artistry and showmanship
of skilled chefs preparing your sizzling
steak, shrimp or chicken right at your group
table will be a highlight of the night.
Chef: Edwin Velacruz
Mon. to Sun. 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm.
189 Carlton Street
tel: 204.925.7400
www.ichiban.ca
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Enjoy well rounded lunch/dinner buffets
or order authentic Indian specialties, an
experience complimented by the upscale
rich décor and ambiance.
Mon. to Wed. 11 am – 10:30 pm,
Thu. & Fri. 11 am – 11 pm,
Sat. 5 pm – 11 pm, Sun. 5 pm – 10 pm.
200 Main Street
tel: 204.944.1600
www.ivoryrestaurant.ca
King’s head puB
(International|Contemporary)
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A popular meeting place for all ages and
types, offering an eclectic menu of English
fare with an Indian twist that includes an
authentic curry buffet every Friday. Check
out the beer selection for something old
or new.
Chef: Steve Young
Mon. to Fri. 11 am – 2 am, Sat. 2 pm – 2 am,
Sun. 2 pm – 12 am.
120 King’s Street
tel: 204.957.7710
www.kingshead.ca
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LoBBY on YorK
(International|Contemporary)
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This
upscale
restaurant
features
contemporary cuisine such as the skillfully
prepared steak, fresh fish, seafood, and
lamb. Visit their trendy chic lounge before
or after your meal for a wide selection of
exclusive cocktails.
Chef: John Hochman
Mon. to Wed. 11:30 am – 12 am,
Thu. to Fri. 11:30 am – 1 am, Sat. 5 pm – 1 am,
Sun. Closed.
295 York Avenue
tel: 204.896.7275
www.thelobbyonyork.com
MuddY Waters
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Located at The Forks, this southern style
BBQ joint is known for tender fall-off –
the- bone ribs, oversized burgers and lip
smacking good pulled pork.
Chef: Jason Engelbretson
Mon. to Thu. 11:30 – 9 pm,
Fri. 11:30 am – 10 pm, Sat. 12 pm – 10 pm,
Sun. 12 pm – 9 pm.
Come for the classic dim sum lunch or
Cantonese specialties for dinner.
15 Forks Market Road
tel: 204.947.6653
www.muddywaters.ca
Lunch: Mon. to Sun. 11 am – 3 pm.
Dinner: Mon. to Sun. 4:30 pm to 11 pm.
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257 King Street
tel: 204.943.4655
www.kumkoongarden.com
Mouth-watering Thai fare for a group or
romantic date. On your way out shop the
selection of exotic accessories and scarves.
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Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm.
Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – 10 pm,
Sun. 5 pm – 9 pm.
207 Edmonton Street
tel: 204.777.0888
peasant CooKerY
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Nestled in the famous Exchange District,
the newly-opened cookery boasts an
ever-changing menu capitalizing on fresh,
seasonal ingredients.
Chef: Tristan Foucault
Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2:30 pm.
Dinner: Mon. to Thu. 5 pm – 10 pm, Fri. &
Sat. 5 pm – 11 pm,
Sun. Closed.
100-283 Bannatyne Avenue
tel: 204.989.7700
www.wowhosptitality.com
restaurant duBroVniK
(International|Classic)
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Located in a historic mansion on the
Assiniboine River, renowned for its
exceedingly high standards and culinary
excellence and old world charm.
Chef: Vuiluen Fung
Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2:30 pm.
Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – close,
Sun. closed
390 Assiniboine Avenue
tel: 204.944.0594
www.restaurantdubrovnik.com
saL’s on the Bridge
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A Winnipeg tradition, this unique Salisbury
House location (one of several in the city) is
perched on the magnificent Esplanade Riel
Bridge. Enjoy views of the mighty Red River
and downtown Winnipeg while snacking on
Winnipeg’s legendary “nip” hamburger. The
red velvet cake is not to be missed.
Mon. to Sun. 8 am – 8 pm.
Esplanade Riel Bridge
tel: 204.237.8305
www.salisburyhouse.ca
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shanghai (Chinese) g w
Go back in time at this retro Chinatown
hotspot that’s been serving up large
portions of authentic classics like the
house-made chop suey and lemon chicken
for more than 80 years.
Mon. closed, Tues. to Thu. 12 pm – 10 pm,
Fri. 12 pm – 11 pm, Sat. 3:30 pm – 11 pm,
Sun. 3:30 pm – 9 pm.
238 King Street
tel: 204.943.7700
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Expect a warm welcoming atmosphere
at this hopping breakfast joint with many
classic and new renditions of morning
fare. Stella’s also offers a varied menu for
lunch and dinner. Pick up their delectable
homemade jam or sinfully delicious baked
goods.
Chef: Darryl Howard
Mon. to Sun. 7 am – 10 pm.
116 Sherbrook Street
tel: 204.477.5556
www.stellascafe.ca
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This gourmet restaurant specializing
in Canadian-inspired market-fresh fare
located in the trendy Inn at the Forks Hotel
is a must visit day or night. Live musicians
play Jazz music in the lounge adding to
the ambiance, Thursday thru Saturday
evenings.
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Fresh and authentic Italian dishes prepared
to please the most discerning palate,
served up in a quiet intimate atmosphere.
Chef: Giacomo Appice
Chef: Barry Saunders
Mon. to Thu. 6:30 am – 11 pm,
Fri. 6:30 am – 12 am, Sat. 7 am – 12 am,
Sun. 7 am – 11 pm.
173 McDermot Avenue
tel: 204.949.9032
www.trevisirestaurant.com
75 Forks Market Road
tel: 204.944.2445
www.innforks.com
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Located on the main floor of the
Fairmont Hotel, enjoy seasonal flavours
with a Manitoban flare delivered in an
environment of modern elegance. Hit the
dimly lit lounge next door for a premium
selection of scotch, brandies and wines.
Chef: Eric Lee
(International|Contemporary)
Located on the Art Gallery’s penthouse
level, drop-in for coffee and dessert after
visiting the exhibitions or enjoy a leisurely
lunch or Sunday brunch.
2 Lombard Place
tel: 204.985.6255
www.fairmont.com/winnipeg
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Lunch: Tue. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2:30 pm,
Dinner: Tue. & Wed. 5 pm – 9 pm,
Thu. to Sat. 5 pm – 10 pm,
Sun. & Mon. closed.
Breakfast: Mon. to Fri. 6:30 am – 11:30 am,
Sat. & Sun. 7 am – 11:30 am
Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm.
Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm.
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Chef: Dan LaRoche
One of three unique locations found in the
city, Wasabi Broadway (the most upscale of
the bunch) offers a distinctive ambiance,
complemented by fresh, high-end sushi
from chefs who take creative license with
flavour and presentation.
Chef: Cho Venevongsa
Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm.
Dinner: Mon. to Sun. 5 pm – 10:30 pm.
588 Broadway
tel: 204.774.4328
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Mon. closed, Tue. to Sun. 11 am – 2 pm,
Thu. 11 am – 9 pm.
300 Memorial Blvd.
tel: 204.948.0085
www.wag.ca
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With stunning views of the rivers and
an exclusive Table d’ hote menu, Chef
Michael creates prix-fixe five course
dinners inspired by the freshest regional
ingredients.
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Chef: Michael Schafer
Lunch: Tue. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm.
Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – 12 am.
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215-1 Forks Market Road
tel: 204.942.6075
www.sydneyattheforks.com
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BeauJena’s (French)
Where flavour reigns, Chef Randy personally
selects local ingredients to be incorporated
into unique five and seven-course highly
anticipated ‘surprise dinners’.
Chef: Randy Reynolds
Fri. & Sat. 5 pm – close.
302 Hamel Avenue
tel: 204.233.4841
www.beaujenas.com
(International|Contemporary)
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With its unique, eclectic atmosphere,
just across the Provencher Bridge in the
French Quarter, the menu is hand written
daily providing Chef Alan the freedom to
creatively incorporate the freshest quality
products available producing tastes you
won’t soon forget.
Chef: Alan Shepard
Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11 am – 2 pm.
Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – 9 pm.
in Ferno’s Bistro (French)
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Mouthwatering unique French Canadian
kissing Mediterranean fare. Charming
atmosphere for two or a group.
Chef: Fern Kirouac
Mon. to Thu. 11 am – 11 pm, Fri. 11 am – 11 pm,
Sun. closed.
312 Des Meurons Street
tel: 204.262.7400
www.infernosbistro.com
157 Provencher Boulevard
tel: 204.956.7837
www.stepnout.ca
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Dine in the historic signature railcar with
its dark wood, rich reds, old paintings and
menu reminiscent of classic French cuisine.
The wines are divine and the desserts
sinfully decadent.
The grand staircase, luxurious draperies,
sparkling chandeliers, and beautifully
adorned private rooms in this elegantly
restored 1912 mansion, set the scene for
a sophisticated dinner featuring fresh
Canadian beef, lobster and access to one of
Manitoba’s most note-worthy wine cellars.
Chef: Jamie Snow
Chef: Mike Dacquisto
Mon. to Sat. 11 am – 11 pm, Sun. 5 pm – close.
Lunch: Mon. to Sat. 11:30 am – 2 pm.
Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – 11 pm,
Sun. 5 pm – 9 pm.
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630 Des Meurons Street
tel: 204.237.7072
www.restogare.com
529 Wellington Crescent
tel: 204.487.8325
www.wowhospitality.ca
BaKed eXpeCtations
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Indulge your sweet tooth at this lively
1950’s inspired hot spot, famous for its well
stocked display case of thirty plus desserts
made fresh in-house daily. The bistro also
dishes out eclectic comfort food favourites.
Chef: Beth Grubert
Mon. to Thu. 12 pm – 12 am,
Fri. & Sat. 12 pm – 1 am, Sun. 11 am – 12 am.
161 Osborne Street
tel: 204.452.5176
www.bakedexpectations.ca
BangKoK thai (Thai)
Overlooking Osborne Village, satisfy your
most ambitious Thai-cravings with over 90
South Asian items to choose from.
Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm.
Dinner: Sun. to Thu. 5 pm – 9:30 pm,
Fri. & Sat. 5 pm – 10:30 pm
100 Osborne Street, 2nd Floor
tel: 204.474.0908
BiLLaBong Bar & Bistro
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Authentic Australian fare including
inventive entrees like rich pumpkin
soup, alligator potstickers and kangaroo
tacos. Take a liquid tour with the regional
Australian wine list.
Chef: Andy Arjoon
Mon. to Thu. 4:30 pm – 2 am,
Fri. 11:30 am to 2 am,
Sat. & Sun. 10 am – 2 am.
121-D Osborne Street
tel: 204.452.1019
www.billabongbarandbistro.com
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Bistro 7 ¼ (French)
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Reservations are a must at this buzzing
open kitchen concept bistro, where the
sights and smells of innovative dishes
being prepared is an integral part of the
dining experience. Specialties include the
flavourful variations of mussel and frites,
ever changing cheese selections and
inspired entrees using local ingredients.
Chef: Alex Svenne
Sun. & Mon. closed,
Tue. to Sat. 11:30 am – 10 pm.
725 Osborne Street
tel: 204.777.2525
www.alexanderskitchen.com
BonFire Bistro (Bistro)
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Tables are scooped up on a first-come,
first-served basis at this intimate
neighbourhood bistro known for its wood
fired oven and Mediterranean flavoured
fare including a well-rounded selection of
pasta and pizza.
Chef: Sean McKay
Lunch: Mon. to Sat. 11:30 am – 2:30 pm.
Diner: Mon. to Thu. 5 pm – 10 pm,
Sat. 4:30 pm – 10:30 pm,
Sun. 4:30 pm – 9 pm.
1433 Corydon Avenue
tel: 204.487.4440
www.bonfirebistro.ca
CaFÉ CarLo
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Displaying a revolving door of local artwork
and located just steps off the Corydon strip,
get set for an array of classic house made
pastas, appetizers, soups, creative salads
and desserts complemented by the chef’s
fresh daily specials.
Chef: David Hyde
Lunch: Mon. to Sat. 11:30 am – 2 pm
(closed for lunch in July & August).
Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – 10 pm,
Sun. 5 pm – 9 pm.
243 Lilac Street
tel: 204.477.5544
www.cafecarlo.com
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A new take on Italian dishes where the chef
often stops at tables to chat with guests.
Chef: Perry Scaletta
Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 12 pm – 2 pm.
Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – close.
725 Corydon Avenue
tel: 204.474.2750
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Mexican tastes prevail offering everything
you’d expect on the menu like lime-spiked
Corona, nachos, wings or tex-mex styled
Chicken Chimichangas.
Chef: Felix Ptashnik
Mon. to Wed. 11:30 am – 1 am, Thu. to Sat.
11:30 am – 2 am, Sun. 3:30 pm – 12 am.
129 Osborne Street
tel: 204.284.3510
www.carlosandmurphys.com
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A popular crowd-pleaser known for thin
crust pizzas prepared in a huge wood fired
oven or the “Urban Picnic” that allows
groups to mix-and-match menu items.
Street-side and private patios make this the
perfect place to eat on hot summer nights.
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The sisters behind this vibrant daytime
eatery are committed to providing fresh,
local, all-natural, organic breakfast and
lunch options, such as free run vita eggs
with house-made spelt toast, preserves,
and bison or turkey sausage, served with
one of their many freshly squeezed juices.
Chef: Beth McWilliam
Mon. to Sun. 7 am – 4 pm.
775 Corydon Avenue
tel: 204.221.5775
www.freshcafe.ca
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With a creative menu featuring such
culinary favourites as Manitoba Bison
Ribs, locally caught pickerel, and signature
Fude favourite, the chili chocolate chicken,
this Osborne Village hot spot delivers
innovative Manitoba inspired cuisine.
Chef: Thomas Stuart
Tue. to Thu. 5 pm – 10 pm,
Fri. & Sat. 5 pm – 11 pm, Sun. & Mon. closed.
303-99 Osborne Street
tel: 204.284.3833
www.fude.ca
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Chef: Mark Andrew
Mon. to Wed. 11:30 am – 9 pm,
Thu. to Sat. 11:30 am – 10 pm,
Sun. 11:30 am – 9 pm.
691 Corydon Avenue
tel: 204.453.4616
FaLaFeL pLaCe (Diner)
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There’s never a dull moment at this
energetic neighbourhood diner that serves
up classic breakfasts and Israeli inspired
specialties like blintzes, vegan breakfasts
and the best chicken noodle soup in town.
Chef: Dean Desrochers
Mon. to Fri. 6:30 am – 8 pm,
Sat. 6:30 am – 5 pm, Sun. 8 am – 3 pm.
1101 Corydon Avenue
tel: 204.489.5811
www.falafelplace.ca
4. Corydon Avenue Patio
5. The Velvet Glove Restaurant
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Only the highest quality natural
ingredients including fresh meat, fish,
fruits and vegetables, enter this kitchen
resulting in deliciously inspiring regional
cuisine, complemented by a hand selected
Canadian wine list.
(Regional|Canadian)
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Specializing in Canadian regional cuisine,
fresh local ingredients are skillfully fused
with globally inspired dishes like the duck
confit, cornmeal-crusted pickerel and elkstuffed quail.
Chef: Lorna Murdoch
Chef: Terry Gereta
Lunch: Tue. to Sat. 11:30 am – 2:30 pm.
Dinner: Tue. to Sat. 5:30 pm – close,
Sun. & Mon. closed.
Lunch: Tue. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm.
Dinner: Tue. to Fri. 5 pm – 10 pm,
Sat. & Sun. 5 pm – close.
550 Academy Road
(see Airport/West End map)
tel: 204.489.6963
www.fusiongrill.mb.ca
842 Corydon Avenue
tel: 204.284.7916
www.miserestaurant.com
MeiJi sushi
(Japanese)
A sushi restaurant bringing you the union
of a wide-selection of sushi and martini
creations. Open late on weekends.
Lunch: Mon. to Thu. 11:30 am – 2:30 pm.
Dinner: Mon. to Thu. 5 pm – 10:30 pm,
Fri. & Sat. 5 pm – 1 am, Sun. 5 pm – 10:30 pm.
454 River Avenue
tel: 204.284.3996
www.meijisushi.ca
740 Corydon Avenue
tel: 204.478.1144
This authentic Portuguese seafood
restaurant is small and informal with
attentive, knowledgeable service (often
from Orlando himself) and the quality and
freshness of the seafood is top end.
Mona Lisa (Italian|Classic)
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Joe and Alfina Grande, along with their
family, have been providing guests with
a traditional southern Italian dining
experience for more than two decades now,
specializing in homemade pastas, sauces
and Calabrese sausages.
Chef: Angelo Anania
Chef: Arnaldo Carreira
Mon. to Thu. 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm,
Fri. & Sat. 5:30 – 11 pm, Sat. 5 pm – 10 pm.
709 Corydon Avenue
tel: 204.477.5899
segoVia tapas Bar &
restaurant (Tapas)
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An authentic Spanish tapas restaurant – the
only one of its kind in Winnipeg – Segovia’s
super-chic, sophisticated space is the
perfect backdrop for a quick drink or an
evening of grazing on some of Spain’s best
culinary contributions.
Sun. 4 pm – 10 pm, Mon. 5 pm - 11 pm,
Tue. to Thu. 11:30 am – 11 pm,
Fri. 11 am – 12 am, Sat. 4 pm – 12 am.
Chef: Adam Donnelly
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Potato Fries
Squash Soup
Shrimp salad
Mon. to Sun. 11 am – 10 pm.
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1697 Corydon Avenue
tel: 204.488.3687
www.monalisarestaurant.ca
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A bustling family run Greek eatery with
fast and tasty options like their hot greek
salad, gyros and lemon roasted chicken and
potatoes.
Lunch: Wed. to Sat. 11:30 am – 2 pm.
Dinner: Wed. to Mon. 5 pm – 12 am,
Tues. closed.
484 Stradbrook Avenue
tel: 204.477.6500
www.segoviatapasbar.com
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Classic Thai favourites including superb
red and green curries fused with modern
elegance and the convenience of its
Osborne Village location.
piZZeria gusto
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This hip neighbourhood eatery specializes
in gourmet wood fired pizzas garnished
with innovative toppings and sauces made
from scratch. Tomatoes, cheese and wine
are imported directly from Italy, as was the
kitchen’s deluxe wood-burning oven.
Mon. closed, Tue. to Fri. 11:30 am – 10 pm,
Sat. 3 pm – 10 pm, Sun. 4 pm – 10 pm.
191 Osborne Street
tel: 204.633.6907
Chef: Eric Lee
airport | West end
Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30 am – 2 pm.
Dinner: Mon. to Sat. 5:30 pm – 11 pm.
india paLaCe (Indian)
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404 Academy Road
204.944.8786
www.pizzeriagusto.com
A family-run establishment offering the
finest in Indian cuisine including a daily
lunch buffet. A local favourite.
rae & JerrY’s (Steak)
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Mon. to Sat. 11 am – 10 pm,
Sun. 3 pm – 10 pm.
Aged to perfection and melt in your mouth
tender, the renowned prime-rib has been a
staple at this proudly Winnipeg steakhouse
since 1957. Indulge in a classic martini at
this popular “never been tampered with”
late 50’s style lounge.
770 Ellice Avenue
tel: 204.774.6061
www.indiapalacewinnipeg.com
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Mon. to Sat. 11 am – 11 pm,
Sun. 11 am – 8:30 pm.
Huge portions, freshly baked bread sticks,
homemade pizza, pasta and sauces are just
a few reasons the family owned restaurant
has been a favourite with locals for over 25
years.
1405 Portage Avenue
tel: 204.783.6155
www.raeandjerrys.com
Chef: Pasquale Greco
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Mon. to Thu. 11 am – 10 pm,
Fri. 11 am – 12 am, Sat. 4 pm – 12 am,
Sun. 4 pm – 10 pm.
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A popular spot for brunch with a cozy
atmosphere located just across the
Assiniboine Park foot bridge, the Star Grill
offers an eclectic menu of home-made
innovative entrees to suit any mood. Save
room for the Star’s decadent desserts
baked on premise daily. For a change of
scenery, visit sister establishment, Star
Conservatory Restaurant in Assiniboine
Park.
Chef: Marion Robinson
Mon. to Thu. 9 am – 10 pm,
Fri. to Sat. 9 am – 11 pm, Sun. 9 am – 8 pm.
2069 Portage Avenue
tel: 204.897.7827
www.stargrill.mb.ca
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Manitoba ingredients such as local
produce, pickerel, grains, bison and lamb
are featured at this restaurant located
in the historic Assiniboine Park Pavilion,
overlooking winding paths, fields, trees and
flowers, with a menu that’s representative
of elite prairie cuisine.
Chef: Simon Resch
Lunch: Tue. to Sat. 11:30 am – 4 pm.
Dinner: Tue. to Sat. 5 pm – 10:30 pm,
Sun. 4:30 pm – 9 pm, Mon. closed.
789 Portage Avenue
tel: 204.772.2539
55 Pavilion Crescent
tel: 204.938.7275
www.wowhospitality.ca
Three courses for $39
monday
Winnipeg’s most acclaimed French
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620 Niakwa Road
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Rich, hearty, homemade Ukrainian
goodness including classics like kielbasa
sausage, cabbage rolls, borscht, and their
famed perogies (so tasty comedian John
Candy had these delivered to his home in
California).
Mon. to Fri. 8 am – 8 pm,
Sat. 9 am – 8 pm, Sun. closed.
559 Cathedral Avenue
tel: 204.582.8789
BeLLisiMo
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This small, intimate neighbourhood Italian
restaurant is a delightful choice for a
romantic evening or a business lunch, with
made from scratch dishes such as The
Canneloni con Carne, Pesce Asiago and
Gnocchi Giardino.
Chef: Greg Masi
Mon. 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm,
Tues. & Wed. 11:30 am – 2:30 pm &
4:30 pm – 10 pm, Thurs. 11:30 am – 10 pm,
Fri. 11:30 am – 12 am, Sat. 4:30 pm – 12 am,
Sun. closed.
1-877 Waverly Street
tel: 204.489.0495
www.bellissimo-restaurant.com
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Experience a taste of Germany at Winnipeg’s
only authentic German restaurant. Hearty
specialties include the mouth watering
Schnitzel Platter and Oven Roasted Pork
Hocks complemented by well paired
German wines and beer.
Overlooking the wooded surroundings of
the 18th green at the Niakwa Golf Course,
Provence Bistro provides guests with an
intimate and elegant dining experience,
specializing in pairing appealing wines with
sophisticated gourmet French dishes.
Chef: Kurt Wagner
Chef: Shaun Kaluznic
Sun. to Fri. 11 am – 10 pm,
Sat. 4:30 pm – 11 pm.
2583 Portage Avenue
tel: 204.888.3133
www.gasthausgutenberger.com
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The entrepreneurial Kelekis family started
out with a travelling chip truck in the 1930’s
and opened C. Kelekis diner at the present
location nine years later. Remaining true to
their roots, Kelekis has stuck to the basics;
hot dogs, hamburgers, milk shakes and
shoestring french-fries with gravy.
Sun. to Thu. 8 am – 7 pm, Fri. 8 am – 8 pm,
Sat. 9 am – 8 pm.
1100 Main Street
tel: 204.582.1786
www.kelekisrestaurant.com
Mon. to Sat. 5 pm – close, Sun. closed.
620 Niakwa Road
tel: 204.254.3500
www.provencebistro.com
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Warm and inviting dining located in the
Holiday Inn Winnipeg South featuring a
variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner
buffets and comfortable ambiance for a
family meal or business meeting.
Mon. to Fri. 6:30 am – 10 pm,
Sat. & Sun. 7 am – 10 pm.
1330 Pembina Highway
tel: 204.452.4747
www.winnipegsouthholidayinn.com
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Canad Inns Destination Centre Fort Garry
Canad Inns Destination Centre Garden City
Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park
Canad Inns Destination Centre Transcona
Canad Inns Destination Centre Windsor Park
Canadiana Thriftlodge
Capri Motel
Carlton Inn
Clarion Hotel and Suites
Comfort Inn Winnipeg Airport
Comfort Inn Winnipeg South
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
Curtis Gordon Motor Hotel
Dakota Motor Hotel
Delta Winnipeg
Express by Canad Inns
The Fairmont Winnipeg
The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Winnipeg Airport
Four Points by Sheraton Winnipeg South
Greenwood Inn & Suites Winnipeg
Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport
Holiday Inn Winnipeg - Airport West
Holiday Inn Winnipeg South
Howard Johnson Express Inn
Humphry Inn & Suites
Inn at the Forks
Kildonan Motor Hotel
Kirkfield Motor Hotel
Lincoln Motor Hotel
MainStay Suites Winnipeg
Mariaggi’s Theme Suite Hotel
Montcalm Hotel
Motel One East
Motel One West
Nor-Villa Motor Hotel
Norwood Hotel
Place Louis Riel Suite Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites Winnipeg
Queen Bee Hotel
Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown
St. Regis Hotel
Sandman Hotel & Suites Winnipeg Airport
The Marlborough Hotel
Travelodge Winnipeg East
Victoria Inn Winnipeg
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Whether you are looking for a quaint and cozy room at a bed & breakfast, a skyscraper
view from a downtown hotel or a fun family destination complete with a water park, you’ll
have no trouble finding the perfect accommodations in Winnipeg. With over 6,200 hotel
rooms city-wide, 2,600 located right downtown, Winnipeg has just the right ‘home away
from home’ for you.
The Fort Garry Hotel
Canada seleCt rating
program For hotels
N/R Not Rated
s Indicates clean and well maintained
accommodations providing the
necessary facilities for an enjoyable stay.
ss Indicate “mid-range”
accommodation with better quality
amenities.
sss Indicate larger units with
additional room furniture, coordinated
and better furnishings, extra amenities
in washrooms, etc. Three star properties
offer above average facilities and
services.
ssss Indicate exceptional
quality in all area of facilities and
services offering superior quality
throughout the property in areas of
guestrooms, bath and common areas.
sssss Indicate luxurious at
a world standard, offering outstanding
facilities, guest service and amenities.
For more information on the Canada Select Rating
program please contact Canada Select – Manitoba
at 204.942.0671 or www.canadaselect.mb.ca.
downtown
the Fairmont Winnipeg
Best Western
Charterhouse hotel
doWntoWn Winnipeg
sssh
330 York Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0N9
tel: 204.942.0101
toll free: 1.800.782.0175
fax: 204.956.0665
www.bwcharterhouse.com
Carlton inn ssh
ssssh
2 Lombard Place
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0Y3
tel: 204.957.1350
toll free: 1.800.441.1414
fax: 204.956.1791
email: [email protected]
www.fairmont.com/winnipeg
the Fort garry hotel,
spa & ConFerenCe
Centre ssssh
220 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1P5
tel: 204.942.0881
toll free: 1.877.717.2885
fax: 204.943.9312
www.carltoninn.mb.ca
222 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0R3
tel: 204.942.8251
toll free: 1.800.665.8088
fax: 204.956.2351
email: [email protected]
www.fortgarryhotel.com
delta Winnipeg
humphry inn & suites N/R
ssssh
350 St. Mary Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2
tel: 204.942.0551
toll free: 1.888.311.4990
fax: 204.943.8702
www.deltawinnipeg.com
8 6
260 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A9
tel: 204.942.4222
toll free: 1.800.486.7479
fax: 204.480.4612
www.humphryinn.com
www.visitwinnipegnow.com
where to stay
For a listing of the amenities that each hotel offers please see amenities chart on 84
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Memorable. Not Ordinary.
Welcome to Inn at the Forks.
Boutique luxury hotel and spa in the heart of
The Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Welcome to the Inn at The Forks, a luxurious hotel oasis
of relaxation wonderfully located at The Forks, a National
Historic site. Our hotel and spa features modern style and
commitment to service in a spectacular natural setting.
Whether you are traveling to Winnipeg for business or
pleasure, you will discover a world of comfortable lodging and
convenient amenities.
MAKE your ESCAPE.
THE SPA AT THE FORKS
www.visitwinnipegnow.com
75 Forks Market Road,
Winnipeg MB R3C 0A2 Canada
Tel: (204) 942-6555
Toll Free: 1-877-377-4100
8 7 www.innforks.com
MAKE your ESCAPE
DOWNTOWN WINNIPEG’S
MOST SPACIOUS SUITES
At 450sq feet or more, our suites offer exceptional value
Central to all major entertainment venues,
dining and shopping
Complete kitchens with new appliances
Leather furniture, pillow top beds, 32” flat panel HDTV’s
Complimentary wireless internet
Friendly knowledgeable staff - We Know Winnipeg!
www.placelouisriel.com
190 Smith Street at St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
email: [email protected] PH: 947.6961 TF: 1.800.665.0569
For a listing of the amenities that each hotel offers please see amenities chart on 84
...more downtown
inn at the Forks
ssssh
75 Forks Market Road
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0A2
tel: 204.942.6555
toll free: 1.877.377.4100
fax: 204.942.6979
email: [email protected]
www.innforks.com
where to stay
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the marlBorough
hotel sssh
Country inn & suites By
Carlson sssh
331 Smith Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2G9
tel: 204.942.6411
toll free: 1.800.667.7666
fax: 204.947.3724
email: [email protected]
www.themarlborough.ca
730 King Edward Street
Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B4
tel: 204.783.6900
toll free: 1.800.596.2375
fax: 204.775.7197
email: [email protected]
www.countryinns.com/winnipegmb
airport
Four points By sheraton
hotel Winnipeg airport
mariaggi’s
theme suite hotel N/R
airport motor inn
231 McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0S4
tel: 204.947.9447
toll free: 1.866.947.9190
fax: 204.956.4980
email: [email protected]
www.mariaggis.com
1800 Ellice Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0B7
tel: 204.783.7035
toll free: 1.888.247.7008
fax: 204.784.7972
www.airportmotorinn.ca
1999 Wellington Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3H 1H5
tel: 204.775.5222
toll free: 1.877.355.3500
fax: 204.775.5333
email: [email protected]
www.fourpoints.com
Canad inns
destination Centre
polo park sssh
greenWood inn & suites
Winnipeg sssh
plaCe louis riel suite
hotel ssssh
190 Smith Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1J8
tel: 204.947.6961
toll free: 1.800.665.0569
fax: 204.947.3029
www.placelouisriel.com
premiere exeCutiVe suites
N/R (Executive Long Term Accommodation)
tel: 204.489.2497
toll free: 1.877.489.2497
email: [email protected]
www.premieresuites.com
radisson hotel
Winnipeg doWntoWn
ssss
288 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0B8
tel: 204.956.0410
toll free: 1.800.395.7046
fax: 204.947.1129
email: [email protected]
www.radisson.com/winnipegca
st. regis hotel ssh
ssh
1405 St. Matthews Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0K5
tel: 204.775.8791
toll free: 1.888.332.2623
fax: 204.783.4039
www.canadinns.com/polopark
1715 Wellington Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0G1
tel: 204.775.9889
toll free: 1.888.233.6730
fax: 204.775.4576
email: [email protected]
www.greenwoodwinnipeg.com
Clarion hotel
and suites ssss
hilton suites Winnipeg
airport ssssh
1445 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 3P4
tel: 204.774.5110
toll free: 1.800.424.6423
fax: 204.783.6858
www.clarionhotelwinnipeg.com
ComFort inn
Winnipeg airport
sssh
1770 Sargent Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0C8
tel: 204.783.5627
fax: 204.783.5661
www.comfortinn.com/hotel-winnipegcanada-CN237
285 Smith Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1K9
tel: 204.942.0171
toll free: 1.800.663.7344
fax: 204.943.3077
email: [email protected]
www.stregishotel.net
www.visitwinnipegnow.com
sssh
8 9
1800 Wellington Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B2
tel: 204.783.1700
fax: 204.786.6588
www.winnipegairportsuites.hilton.com
mainstay suites
Winnipeg N/R
670 King Edward Street
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0P2
tel: 204.594.0500
toll free: 1.877.838.3280
fax: 204.594.0501
email: [email protected]
www.mainstaysuiteswinnipeg.com
sandman hotel & suites
Winnipeg airport sssh
1750 Sargent Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0C7
tel: 204.775.7263
toll free: 1.800.726.3626
fax: 204.775.7787
www.sandmanhotels.com/hotel/
manitoba/winnipegairport
CLARION HOTEL AND SUITES…
A DESTINATION IN ITSELF.
Winnipeg’s most exciting full service hotel. The Clarion features
worldclass, spacious accommodations, ranging from business suites
to family guest rooms. Our indoor water park is one of the largest in
Canada, complete with 2-story waterslide, therapeutic pool, hot tubs
and kiddie pool. The Clarion also features a full service day spa with
exotic mineral pool, free in-room high speed internet, free parkade
parking, free airport shuffle, valet services, fitness centre, lounge, full
service restaurant and extended personal services.
Those looking for a romantic getaway will love our choice of twelve
theme rooms with in-room Jacuzzis. Winnipeg’s largest shopping
centre, Polo Park is just across the street as are many restaurants and
movie theatres.
CLARION HOTEL & SUITES / URBAN OASIS MINERAL SPA
1445 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, MB Canada R3G 3P4 T. 204.774.5110 F. 204.783.6858
TOLL-FREE 1-800-4-CHOICE
www.clarionhotelwinnipeg.com
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For a listing of the amenities that each hotel offers please see amenities chart on 84
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northeast
ViCtoria inn Winnipeg
Canad inns destination
Centre CluB regent
Casino hotel ssss
N/R
1808 Wellington Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0G3
tel: 204.786.4801
toll free: 1.877.842.4667
fax: 204.786.1329
www.vicinn.com
VisCount gort hotel
sssh
1670 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0C9
tel: 204.775.0451
toll free: 1.800.665.1122
fax: 204.772.2161
www.viscount-gort.com
east
Canad inns destination
Centre Windsor park
sssh
1034 Elizabeth Road
Winnipeg, MB R2J 1B3
tel: 204.253.2641
toll free: 1.888.332.2623
fax: 204.254.0689
www.canadinns.com/windsorpark
motel one east N/R
1485 Niakwa Road, Winnipeg, MB R2J 3T3
tel: 204.253.1935
fax: 204.254.7019
email: [email protected]
www.motelonewinnipeg.com
norWood hotel
sssh
112 Marion Street, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0T1
tel: 204.233.4475
toll free: 1.888.888.1878
fax: 204.231.1910
email: [email protected]
www.norwood-hotel.com
traVelodge Winnipeg
east sssh
20 Alpine Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2M 0Y5
tel: 204.255.6000
toll free: 1.877.991.4440
fax: 204.253.1563
email: [email protected]
www.travelodgewinnipeg.com
www.visitwinnipegnow.com
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Canadiana thriFtlodge
1415 Regent Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2C 3B2
tel: 204.667.5560
toll free: 1.888.332.2623
fax: 204.667.5913
www.canadinns.com/clubregent
Canad inns destination
Centre transCona
sssh
826 Regent Avenue West
Winnipeg, MB R2C 3A8
tel: 204.224.1681
toll free: 1.888.332.2623
fax: 204.222.3216
www.canadinns.com/transcona
Curtis gordon
motor hotel N/R
1011 Henderson Highway
Winnipeg, MB R2K 2M2
tel: 204.334.4355
fax: 204.338.4348
email: [email protected]
www.gordonhotels.com/curtis.htm
kildonan
motor hotel N/R
2100 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB R2V 2C2
tel: 204.339.0828
nor-Villa
motor hotel N/R
sss
1400 Notre Dame Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3G5
tel: 204.786.3471
toll free: 1.888.702.2200
fax: 204.786.1908
linColn motor hotel
ssh
1030 McPhillips Street
Winnipeg, MB R2X 2K7
tel: 204.589.7314
fax: 204.589.8241
south
Best Western pemBina
inn and suites sssh
1714 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G2
tel: 204.269.8888
toll free: 1.877.269.8811
fax: 204.269.8889
email: [email protected]
www.bestwesternpembina.com
Canad inns destination
Centre Fort garry
sssh
1824 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G2
tel: 204.261.7450
toll free: 1.888.332.2623
fax: 204.261.5433
www.canadinns.com/fortgarry
Capri motel N/R
northwest
1819 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G6
tel: 204.269.6990
toll free: 1.800.268.6990
fax: 204.261.0068
email: [email protected]
www.thecaprimotel.com
Canad inns destination
Centre garden City
ComFort inn
Winnipeg south N/R
1763 Henderson Highway
Winnipeg, MB R2G 1P3
tel: 204.338.0334
fax: 204.339.7210
sssh
2100 McPhillips Street
Winnipeg, MB R2V 3T9
tel: 204.633.0024
toll free: 1.888.332.2623
fax: 204.697.3377
www.canadinns.com/gardencity
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3109 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, MB R3T 4R6
tel: 204.269.7390
fax: 204.261.7565
email: [email protected]
www.comfortinn.com/hotel-winnipegcanada-CN354
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dakota
motor hotel N/R
sssh
1792 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G2
tel: 204.269.6955
toll free: 1.888.332.2623
fax: 204.261.4543
www.canadinns.com/fgexpress
Four points By sheraton
Winnipeg south N/R
2935 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2H5
tel: 204.275.7711
toll free: 1.800.325.3535
fax: 204.269.0364
www.fourpointswinnipegsouth.com
holiday inn Winnipeg
south sssh
1330 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2B4
tel: 204.452.4747
toll free: 1.800.423.1337
fax: 204.284.2751
email: [email protected]
www.winnipeg-south.holiday-inn.com
1105 St. Mary’s Road
Winnipeg, MB R2M 3T6
tel: 204.256.4315
toll free: 1.888.539.8588
fax: 204.255.1851
email: [email protected]
www.dakotahotel.mb.ca
West
assiniBoine gordon
inn on the park sss
1975 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0J9
tel: 204.888.4806
fax: 204.897.9870
email: [email protected]
www.gordonhotels.com/assiniboine.htm
holiday inn Winnipeg airport West ssss
montCalm hotel N/R
2280 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2H3
tel: 204.269.1406
hoWard Johnson
express inn ssh
635 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, MB R3M 2L4
tel: 204.453.8247
toll free: 1.800.228.5151
fax: 204.287.2365
email: [email protected]
www.qualityhotelwinnipeg.com
Queen Bee hotel sssh
2615 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2H5
tel: 204.269.4666
toll free: 1.866.431.4666
fax: 204.269.8109
email: [email protected]
www.queenbeehotel.com
www.visitwinnipegnow.com
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WestWood Village inn
2520 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3T6
tel: 204.885.4478
toll free: 1.877.660.8550
fax: 204.831.5734
www.holidayinn.com/winnipeg-arpt
Quality inn & suites
Winnipeg sssh
where to stay
3740 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3K 0Z9
tel: 204.837.5831
fax: 204.831.6137
email: [email protected]
www.howardjohnsonwinnipeg.com
kirkField
motor hotel N/R
3317 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3K 0W8
tel: 204.837.1314
fax: 204.837.3732
motel one West N/R
3760 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3K 1A1
tel: 204.831.9800
toll free: 1.888.897.1276
fax: 204.897.4263
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477 Westwood Drive
Winnipeg, MB R3K 1G5
tel: 204.837.5871
fax: 204.837.5871
email: [email protected]
www.westwoodvillageinn.com
Bed and Breakfasts
a Country garden Bed
& BreakFast (Northeast)
740 Pritchard Farm Road
Winnipeg, MB R2E 0B4
tel: 204.661.4902
email: [email protected]
www.bbcanada.com/3704.html
algonQuin park Bed &
BreakFast (Northeast)
20 Wiebe’s Drive
Winnipeg, MB R2G 2G4
tel: 204.667.4068
email: [email protected]
www.bbcanada.com/5908.html
Banner Bed and
BreakFast (Southwest)
164 Harrow Street
Winnipeg, MB R3M 2Z2
tel: 204.256.8721
email: [email protected]
www.bedandbreakfast.mb.ca
BB Waterloo
(Southwest)
668 Waterloo Street
Winnipeg, MB R3N 0T4
tel: 204.489.3923
email: [email protected]
www.bbcanada.com/waterloo
BeeChmount Bed and
BreakFast (Downtown)
134 West Gate, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E1
tel: 204.775.1144
toll free: 1.866.797.0905
fax: 204.772.6688
email: [email protected]
www.beechmount.ca
BoB and margaret’s
plaCe (Southwest)
950 Palmerston Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1J9
tel: 204.774.0767
email: [email protected]
www.bedandbreakfast.mb.ca
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Bright oakes (South)
137 Woodlawn Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2M 2P5
tel: 204.256.9789
fax: 204.256.9789
email: [email protected]
www.bbcanada.com/664.html
eleVen linaCre road Bed
and BreakFast (South)
11 Linacre Road, Winnipeg, MB R3T 3G5
tel: 204.269.4639
email: [email protected]
www.bedandbreakfast.mb.ca
ellie’s Bed & BreakFast
(Downtown)
77 Middle Gate, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2C5
tel: 204.772.5832
toll free: 1.877.653.1462
fax: 204.783.1462
email: [email protected]
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g u ide
terry’s Bed and
BreakFast (South)
130 Southwalk Bay, Winnipeg, MB R2N 1M7
tel: 204.253.8723
email: [email protected]
www.bbcanada.com/terrysbb
the Columns Bed &
BreakFast (Downtown)
5 East Gate, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2C2
tel: 204.510.4803
toll free: 1.877.772.1626
fax: 204.772.1632
email: [email protected]
www.thecolumns.ca
West gate manor Bed &
BreakFast (Downtown)
71 West Gate, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2C9
tel: 204.772.9788
fax: 204.772.9782
email: [email protected]
www.westgatemanor.ca
galBraith house Bed &
BreakFast (Southwest)
hostels
299 Yale Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3M 0L4
tel: 204.488.4513
email: [email protected]
www.bedandbreakfast.mb.ca
(Downtown)
168 Maryland Street
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1L3
tel: 204.772.1272
toll free: 1.800.743.4423
email: [email protected]
www.backpackerswinnipeg.com
gîte de la Cathédrale
Bed & BreakFast (East)
581 rue Langevin, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2W2
tel: 204.233.7792
oakdale Bed & BreakFast
(West) N/R
15 Oakdale Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3R 0Z3
tel: 204.896.1354
toll free: 1.866.896.1354
email: [email protected]
www.bedandbreakfast.mb.ca
guest house international
hi-Winnipeg doWntoWner
ntoWner
(Downtown)
330 Kennedy Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2M6
tel: 204.943.5581
toll free: 1.866.762.4122
fax: 204.947.3041
email: [email protected]
www.hihostels.ca/Manitoba
the uniVersity oF Winnipeg
summer hostel (Downtown)
Available May 1 – Aug 15
Office of Housing and Student Life,
The Basement MacNamara South
515 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9
tel: 204.786.9139
fax: 204.774.5519
email: [email protected]
http://uwincampuslife.wordpress.com/
prospective-residents/hostel
Campgrounds
arroWhead rV park
(Just Outside Winnipeg)
1375 A Major Trail, 10 minutes south of
Winnipeg on Highway 59
Ile-des-Chenes, MB R0A 0T0
tel: 204.878.4203
toll free: 1.888.878.4203
email: [email protected]
www.arrowheadrvpark.ca
traVellers rV resort inC.
(South)
Box 1 Grp. 612 SS6
Winnipeg, MB R2C 2Z3
tel: 204.256.2186
toll free: 1.888.615.1995
fax: 204.253.9313
email: [email protected]
www.travellersresort.com
Hi-Winnipeg
Downtowner
Hostel
Relax
and unwind
Relax and enjoy your stay in one of our well-appointed
spacious guestrooms. You have the option of choosing
one queen bed, two queens or one king size bed.
All guestrooms feature wireless high speed internet access.
1330 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg, Manitoba • Reservations: 1.800.423.1337 / 204.452.4747
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tHE fORks | ExCHaNGE DIstRICt | DOWNtOWN WINNIpEG
Please see the full detailed Downtown map on the pullout.
the forks
Downtown Winnipeg
The Forks National Historic Site offers a green urban oasis in the
heart of Winnipeg. As a historic meeting place, located at the junction
of the Assiniboine and mighty Red River, The Forks is complete with
skateboarding park, river walk, shops and green space. Winter,
spring, summer or fall, The Forks is a must for a stunning array of
dining experiences, incomparable shopping, a constantly changing
slate of entertainment and events, and many unique attractions that
encompass the site’s natural, historic and man-made features.
Downtown Winnipeg is home to diversity, with heritage buildings
neighbouring exciting new developments and urban shopping
malls and casual dining establishments accentuated by a lively
entertainment scene. While here, be sure to take in a night of
entertainment at the MTS Centre, grab a bite to eat on the rooftop
patio at Tavern United, catch a play at Prairie Theatre Exchange or
go on a 3D journey at the IMAX theatre.
points of Interest
• Uncover trails of hidden hieroglyphics and Masonic symbols
hidden in plain sight at Manitoba Legislative Building.
points of Interest
• Avoid cabin fever during the winter months by taking advantage
of the many outdoor activities offered at The Forks. From the
artificially cooled skating rink located under the canopy at The
Forks Market Plaza, to the Arctic Glacier Winter Park featuring
a toboggan chute, snowboard fun park and ice obstacle course
to the world’s longest naturally frozen skating trail also used for
walking, curling, hockey, and sledding.
• Built in 1896, St Mary’s Cathedral is a designated City of Winnipeg
Historical Building and a must see for any architectural aficionado.
Exchange District
The Exchange District National Historic Site is one of North America’s
most colourful and cosmopolitan neighbourhoods. The 30-block
district showcases North America’s most extensive collection of turnof-the-last-century architecture, and is home to the city’s unrivalled
arts community. In addition, The Exchange District is a must-stop for
anyone looking for one-of-a-kind items by local designers, antiques
and vintage furniture.
points of Interest
• Exchange District Walking tours are the perfect way to learn
about the area and its history. Each summer, knowledgeable and
dynamic guides walk you through the streets of the Exchange
while relaying tales of the districts storied past.
• Banker’s Row. At one time there were twenty bank buildings lining
Main Street between City Hall and Portage Avenue – a testament
to Winnipeg in its heyday. Today nine of the original buildings
remain including the Union Bank, Canadian Bank of Commerce
and Bank of Montreal.
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Corydon avenue
points of Interest
Corydon Avenue is the spot to be during summer evenings as crowds
of people gather to meet, dine al fresco and savour some of the best
food and gelati in the city. Once known as Winnipeg’s “Little Italy”,
Corydon Avenue now features a wide array of cuisine from regional
fare to Japanese to Indian and of course, classic Italian. Whether
stopping for a quick espresso or out for a night on the town, Corydon
Avenue is sure to delight all of your senses.
• The Osborne Street Festival happens each year on the Canada
Day long weekend. The festivities include street performers, live
music acts, beer gardens and a massive sidewalk sale featuring
wares from area retailers.
• Osborne Village is a neighbourhood on the cutting-edge and was
home to Winnipeg’s first kitchen stores, first outdoor patio and
first artists’ collective gallery.
points of Interest
Osborne street south
• Satisfy your sweet tooth at the long-time Corydon Avenue hot
spot, Nucci’s Gelati. This family run business offers creamy gelati
made with the freshest ingredients in delicious flavours like
passionfruit and pistachio.
Osborne Street South is the vibrant heart of Riverview/Lord Roberts
neighbourhood. The retail strip follows the old River Park streetcar
line and boasts a number of unique stores from a decadent cake
shop to a rare book store and vintage boutique. While in the
neighbourhood, be sure to stop by one of the areas restaurants
including Bistro 7 1/4, Luxalune Gastropub and Champa Bistro.
• Earl Grey School, one of Winnipeg’s grand old schools, is named
for the Governor General of Canada from 1904 to 1911 who initiated
the Grey Cup in 1909.
points of Interest
Osborne Village
• Looking for a unique Winnipeg shopping experience? Check out
Mozy Rue Collective – a store featuring clothing and crafts by
local designers.
Boho and artsy meet kitsch and cool in the creative community of
Osborne Village. Early 1900s architecture stands alongside modern
high-rises in Winnipeg’s most densely populated neighbourhood,
housing a mix of young and old, hip and urban. “The Village” is
home to an incredible variety of shops and unique restaurants. Here
you’ll find everything from specialty cookware, unique jewellery
and clothing by local designers to restaurants serving up regional
cuisine and ethnic delights.
• The recently restored Park Theatre and Movie Café is a great
place to catch an indie band, classic flick or quick bite to eat.
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Pass over the spectacular Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge and
you’ll find yourself in St. Boniface, home to the one of the largest
francophone communities west of the Great Lakes and birthplace
of Louis Riel, the Métis leader who founded Manitoba. St. Boniface
is truly reflective of its French heritage. Here you can stroll along
le boulevard Provencher while stepping into boutiques and quaint
cafes along the way.
• The St. Boniface Museum is the oldest oak log structure in North
America and Winnipeg’s oldest building. The Museum depicts
the lives of the French and Métis people and houses the largest
collection of Louis Riel artifacts in the country.
• Built in 1908, the St. Boniface Cathedral burnt down in 1968 –
except for its remarkable façade. Renowned Franco-Manitoban
architect, Etienne Gaboury, built the new church on the same site,
inside the remains of the old.
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formal garden are a few of the features found in the Park. Picnic
areas and cycling and walking trails are popular with visitors. In
winter, enjoy cross-country skiing, tobogganing and skating on
the Duck Pond.
Winnipeg’s West End is alive with the rhythm of many nations and
cultures. This ethnically rich neighbourhood is home to a culinary
cornucopia of food from countries around the world, specialty
grocery stores and live performance venues as well as Winnipeg’s
largest shopping complex, Polo Park Shopping Centre and Canad
Inns Stadium – home to the Canadian Football League’s Winnipeg
Blue Bombers.
• Polo Park is located a short eight minute drive west of downtown
Winnipeg on Portage Avenue; a ten minute drive from the
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. The
province’s largest shopping centre, Polo Park boasts 200 of the
finest shops and services including several which are not available
anywhere else in the city. Flooded with natural sunlight, the
expansive walkways are complemented by comfortable seating
areas and a spacious 14-outlet Food Gallery with two adjoining
restaurants. The centre offers two additional restaurants, two
home fashion stores and a SilverCity Cinema on the perimeter of
the 5,600 vehicle parking lot.
points of Interest
• Located in an 80-year-old church, the newly renovated West End
Cultural Centre is a great place to catch a live band and one of the
greenest live performance venues in Canada.
• Explore over 398 acres along the Assiniboine River at Assiniboine
Park. The Zoo, Conservatory, English Garden, Leo Mol Sculpture
Garden, Tudor-style pavilion, and a fine example of a French
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There’s so much to see and do in Winnipeg. Can’t decide? We’ve come up with a few itineraries to make
your visit planning an easy one. Also, be sure to go to visitwinnipeg.com for up to date information and
listings on all things to do in Winnipeg.
dreams & diVersity (arts & Culture sample itinerary)
day 1
Tales of the bravery and sheer tenacity of European immigrants to Manitoba unfold in the Grasslands Gallery at The Manitoba
Museum that showcases Winnipeg’s multiculturalism. Then experience the “joie de vivre” or joy of life of the voyageurs at Fort
Gibraltar, Theatre in the Cemetery, Riel House and Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site.
In the evening, enjoy award-winning dramas, comedies, musicals and classics in the intimate setting of Manitoba Theatre
Centre. Be moved by the poignant tragedies of the Manitoba Opera or choose a pops concert featuring Broadway show tunes
and popular orchestral pieces, masterworks or the classics performed by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra for a wonderful
evening of music.
day 2
Start the day at Assiniboine Park’s Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, which offers a quiet retreat in a natural setting for viewers
to contemplate the magnificent works of Dr. Leo Mol, an internationally acclaimed master sculptor. Then explore the visual
language of artists and examine the influences of art in society at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, home of the Jazz on the Rooftop
concert series.
And if your timing is right, you can see captivating performances of the world-acclaimed Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet,
whose productions include Dracula, Nutcracker, Wonderland and Moulin Rouge. Learn about the precise art of dance and take
a peek at the wardrobe and shoe department, just part of the behind-the-scenes tour offered by Canada’s Royal Winnipeg
Ballet School.
During the first two weeks of August you are invited to take in the sights and sounds of Folklorama, the largest and longest
running multicultural event of its kind in the world. More than 40+ pavilions representing the various cultures that make
up Manitoba’s mosaic, open their doors each evening to showcase ethno-cultural entertainment, food and drink along with
fascinating displays that depict lifestyles prior to emigration.
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eat, drink & Be merry (Culinary sample itinerary)
day 1
Archaeologists believe the land at the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers was a gathering place for Indigenous
people 6,000 years ago. Today The Forks, as it is known, is a bustling centre of dining, entertainment and shopping. The Forks
Market is a food emporium with a mix of ethnic restaurants and made-in-Manitoba food items. The aroma of cinnamon buns
leads you to Tall Grass Prairie Bakery, where you can bake your own loaf of bread and enjoy the samples. Or try your hand at
regional cooking with the Chef of The Current Restaurant at the Inn at the Forks.
Winnipeg is known to many visitors as “restaurant central”. We encourage you travel our “taste trail” where our talented and
creative community of world-class chefs use local ingredients and exotic fare at independent restaurants like The Peasant
Cookery, Bistro 7 1/4, Fusion Grill, Mise, Pizzeria Gusto, The Current, Segovia Tapas Restaurant and so many more.
Develop your culinary skills under the expert guidance of the instructors at De Luca’s Cooking Studio as they demonstrate
a variety of authentic Italian dishes. The Manitoba Japanese Cultural Centre offers tips on sushi rolling and the art of
presentation.
Chocolate lovers should make the pilgrimage to Chocolatier Constance Popp where they produce fresh premium artisan
chocolate in Winnipeg. Using Manitoba-produced ingredients and exotic single-origin chocolate, these chocolates are made
by a business that is socially and environmentally responsible. With it’s avant-garde chocolates and boxes, expect a unique
chocolate experience.
Winnipeg’s ethnic food restaurants not only serve the best of their cultural cuisine, but feature international dishes influenced
by Manitoba’s regional cuisine flavours.
Try one-of-a-kind dining spots such as Alycia’s traditional Ukrainian fare, Homer’s for Greek souvlaki, and the Ivory Restaurant
for a “Bollywood” extravaganza. Corydon Avenue, also known as “Little Italy”, is noted for its popular patio restaurants,
gelaterias and bars. Over the past decade, the area has changed from predominately Italian cuisine to include tastes from
around the world. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the sights and sounds as you stroll the avenue.
day 2
For a glimpse into Winnipeg’s past, head to The Exchange District National Historic Site, a 30-block neighbourhood comprised
of stunning architecture, where a large portion of the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene can be found along with bustling
restaurants and trendy boutiques. Food offerings range from tender racks of lamb at the stately British club setting of Bailey’s
and artfully-arranged sushi at Blü fish to South American-style steaks at Hermano’s Restaurant and Wine Bar and mouthwatering desserts at artsy coffee houses.
Travel the world with Banville & Jones’ international wine and food pairing evenings. Located in the neighbourhood of St. Vital,
Banville and Jones is a Tuscan-inspired wine store with more than 3,000 bottles of wine, gifts and gourmet items from around
the world. Wine taste on the terrace, sample some of the favourite wines with a selection of Manitoba-produced new Bothwell
cheeses in the Tuscan Room, or partake in the cooking and wine-tasting classes featuring some of Winnipeg’s finest Chefs.
Osborne Village is a densely populated enclave boasting an eclectic and electric dining, shopping and nightlife scene. Stop at
Carlos & Murphy’s cozy cantina, Fude for upscale, casual dining, Baked Expectations for decadent desserts, Meiji for sushi
and Toad in the Hole for British pub fare.
And watch for the products of the Half Pints Brewery Company that offers its locally brewed British-style amber ale, India pale
ale and hearty stout through many of Winnipeg’s bars and restaurants.
For more on Winnipeg’s culinary scene – see the Where to Eat Section of this Guide on page 73.
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natiVe legends and Folklore (First nations/métis sample itinerary)
day 1
Discover Winnipeg, where First Peoples gathered and traded more than 6,000 years ago. The Oodena Celebration Circle
(an Ojibwa word meaning “heart of the city”) invokes the spirit that has drawn people to The Forks, a place that was named
because it is located where the Assiniboine and Red Rivers meet.
After seeing a Parks Canada entertaining theatrical play that walks you through 6,000 years of history at The Forks, cross
the river to Winnipeg’s French Quarter, St. Boniface, and capture the voyageur spirit of “joie de vivre” or “love of life”. The
St. Boniface Museum, Riel House, Fort Gibraltar and Theatre in the Cemetery pay tribute to the fur trade era and legendary
Louis Riel, a Métis leader considered by many to be the “Founder” of Manitoba.
day 2
Hear the call of the loon as you admire artist Daphni Odjig’s “Creation of Man” mural when you enter the Boreal Forest Gallery
at The Manitoba Museum.
Then travel upstream to trade furs for goods at the encampment at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site and while visiting
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre you will learn the history of the tipi and how it connects people to the land.
Or go west to FortWhyte Alive and throw an atlatl, precursor to the bowshot arrow and enjoy bannock served at the Buffalo
Stone Café. Arrange a viewing of the IMAX Theatre film “Heartland” so that you can listen to the elk walk through the forest
as the First Nations people settle in for the night.
day 3
Browse through a number of local art galleries that carry the works of Aboriginal artists including the Wah-sa Gallery and see
one of the world’s largest collections of modern Inuit art at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
In early August plan to join in the festivities by dancing and playing the spoons at Folklorama’s Métis Pavilion or sample
traditional native foods at Folklorama’s First Nations Pavilion.
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4Play Sports Bar ............................................ 42
529 Wellington ................................................78
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A Country Garden Bed & Breakfast ................. 93
Aboriginal Day Live 2011 .................................. 18
Academy Road ............................................... 62
Affinity Vegetarian Garden ..............................74
Air Force Heritage Museum and Air Park ........ 34
Airport Motor Inn ........................................... 89
Alfie’s Restaurant & Billiards .......................... 42
Algonquin Park Bed & Breakfast ..................... 93
Alive ............................................................... 42
Alycia’s........................................................... 82
Amici ...............................................................74
Area Nightclub ............................................... 42
Arrowhead RV Park ........................................ 94
Assiniboine Credit Union River Trail ................ 15
Assiniboia Downs ........................................... 32
Assiniboine Forest .......................................... 52
Assiniboine Gordon Inn on the Park ............... 93
Assiniboine Park............................................. 52
Assiniboine Park Conservatory ...................... 53
Assiniboine Park Zoo ...................................... 53
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BB Waterloo ................................................... 93
Bailey’s ...........................................................74
Baked Expectations ........................................78
Bangkok Thai ...................................................78
Banner Bed and Breakfast.............................. 93
Bar Italia ........................................................ 43
Beaujena’s.......................................................78
Beechmount Bed and Breakfast ..................... 93
Bella Vista ...................................................... 43
Bellisimo ........................................................ 82
Best Western Charterhouse Hotel
Downtown Winnipeg .................................... 86
Best Western Pembina Inn and Suites ............. 91
Billabong Bar & Bistro .....................................78
Birds Hill Provincial Park ................................ 54
Bishop Velychkovsky Martyr’s Shrine ............. 34
Bistro 7 1/4 ..................................................... 79
Black Hole Theatre Company ......................... 57
Blaze Bistro and Lounge..................................74
Blü Fish ...........................................................74
Bob and Margaret’s Place............................... 93
Bombolini Wine Bar .........................................74
Bonfire Bistro ................................................. 79
Black Hole Theatre Company ......................... 57
Bright Oakes .................................................. 94
Burton Cummings Theatre........................ 23, 43
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Café La Scala.................................................. 79
Canad Inns Destination Centre
Club Regent Casino Hotel............................. 91
Canad Inns Destination Centre Fort Garry ....... 91
Canad Inns Destination Centre Garden City..... 91
Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park ....... 89
Canad Inns Destination Centre Transcona ....... 91
Canad Inns Destination Centre Windsor Park .. 91
Canad Inns Winter Wonderland ........................ 21
Canada Day Celebrations ................................ 18
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet.................. 6, 57
Canadianna Thriftlodge ................................... 91
Capri Motel...................................................... 91
Carlos and Murphy’s ....................................... 79
Carlton Inn ..................................................... 86
Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth................... 46
Cavern............................................................ 44
Celebrations Dinner Theatre .......................... 57
Centennial Concert Hall ................................. 23
Centre culturel franco-manitobain (CCFM) ..... 23
Le Cercle Molière ........................................... 57
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Cinema City .................................................... 43
Cinematheque .......................................... 23, 43
The Circle of Life Thunderbird House ............. 46
City Hall ......................................................... 46
cityplace ......................................................... 61
Clarion Hotel and Suites ........................... 89, 90
Civita.............................................................. 79
Club......................................................... 200 43
Club 3D........................................................... 42
Club Regent Casino ...............................7, 32, 43
Collège Universitaire de Saint-Boniface ......... 46
The Columns Bed & Breakfast......................... 94
Comfort Inn Winnipeg Airport......................... 89
Comfort Inn Winnipeg South ............................ 91
Corydon Avenue ............................................. 62
Country Corral ............................................... 42
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson ..................... 89
Cowboys ......................................................... 42
Curtis Gordon Motor Hotel .............................. 91
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Decoding the Ancient Egyptian and
Masonic Mysteries of the
Manitoba Legislative Building ..................... 69
Delta Winnipeg ............................................... 86
Dim Sum Garden ..............................................75
Don Pedro’s Authentic Mexican Grill ...............75
Doors Open Winnipeg ...................................... 17
Dylan O’Connors Irish Pub and Restaurant ..... 44
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Eat! Bistro .......................................................75
Elephant & Castle ........................................... 44
Eleven Linacre Road Bed and Breakfast ......... 94
Ellie’s Bed & Breakfast ................................... 94
Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge .................. 46
Exchange District ....................................... 6, 62
Exchange District National Historic Site ........ 47
Exchange District Walking Tours..................... 69
Explore Manitoba Centre................................ 47
Express by Canad Inns ................................... 93
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Falafel Place ................................................... 79
Famous Players .............................................. 43
Fame .............................................................. 43
Le Festival du Voyageur ............................. 16, 17
Festival Park .................................................. 47
Finn’s Pub at the Forks ................................... 44
Fire Fighters Museum of Winnipeg ................. 34
Flea Whiskey’s ................................................ 42
Folk Exchange ................................................ 43
Folklorama ...................................................... 19
The Forks Market............................................ 47
The Forks Market Plaza .................................. 48
The Forks National Historic
Site of Canada ....................................6, 26, 47
The Forks National Historic
Site of Canada Interactive Tours ................. 69
Fort Garry Hotel, Spa &
Conference Centre .................................75, 86
Fort Gibraltar ................................................. 48
Fort la Reine Museum, Pioneer Village
and Tourist Bureau ...................................... 34
FortWhyte Alive .....................................7, 53, 54
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel
Winnipeg Airport ......................................... 89
Four Points by Sheraton Winnipeg South ........ 93
Fox & Hounds Tavern ...................................... 44
Freeze Frame International Film Festival
For Kids of All Ages ...................................... 17
Fresh Café ...................................................... 79
Fude ............................................................... 79
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Fusion Grill ..................................................... 80
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Galbraith House Bed & Breakfast ................... 94
Gallery Lacosse .............................................. 29
Garden City Shopping Centre .................... 61, 62
Gas Station Arts Centre ................................. 24
Gasthaus Gutenberger ................................... 82
Geocaching and GPS Adventures .................... 69
Gios ................................................................ 43
Gîte de la cathédrale Bed & Breakfast............ 94
Globe Cinema ................................................. 43
The Golf Dome ................................................ 64
Graffiti Gallery ............................................... 29
Grand Beach Provincial Park .......................... 54
Grand Prix Amusements ................................. 26
Grant Park Shopping Centre ............................ 61
Grant’s Old Mill ............................................... 34
Greenwood Inn & Suites Winnipeg .................. 89
Guest House International ............................. 94
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Harbour View Recreation Complex ................. 64
Heartland Travel Haunted Winnipeg Bus Tours ....................... 69
Hermano’s Restaurant and Wine Bar ...............75
Hi-Winnipeg Downtowner ............................... 94
Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport ................. 89, 90
Holiday Inn Winnipeg – Airport West .........92, 93
Holiday Inn Winnipeg South .................92, 93, 94
Homer’s ..........................................................75
Howard Johnson Express Inn ......................... 93
Hu’s on First Asian Bistro ................................75
Humphry Inn & Suites ..................................... 86
Hy’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar .......................75
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Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar ......75
IMAX Theatre Winnipeg .............................24, 43
InFerno’s Bistro ...............................................78
India Palace..................................................... 81
Inn at the Forks .........................................87, 89
Ivan Franko Museum....................................... 35
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Kildonan Park ................................................. 54
Kildonan Place Shopping Centre...................... 61
King’s Head Pub ........................................44, 76
King’s Park ..................................................... 54
Kirkfield Motor Hotel...................................... 93
Kum Koon Garden ............................................76
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Le Garage Café ............................................... 43
Leo Mol Sculpture Garden .............................. 53
Limelight Tavern............................................. 43
Lincoln Motor Hotel......................................... 91
Little Mountain Park....................................... 55
Little Opera Company..................................... 57
Living Prairie Museum .................................... 35
Lobby on York .................................................76
Louis Riel’s Tomb............................................ 35
Lower Fort Garry National
Historic Site of Canada................................ 35
Lyric Theatre .................................................. 53
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Maison Gabrielle–Roy ..................................... 35
Manito Ahbee Festival ..................................... 21
Manitoba Chamber Orchestra ......................... 57
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Manitoba Children’s Museum .......................... 26
Manitoba Crafts Museum & Library ................ 35
Manitoba Electrical Museum &
Education Centre .................................. 35, 36
Manitoba Historical Society
Dalnavert Museum ...................................... 36
Manitoba Legislative Building .....................7, 48
Manitoba Moose ............................................. 64
The Manitoba Museum................................ 6, 36
Manitoba Opera .............................................. 58
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame & Museum.........37
Manitoba Theatre Centre ............................... 58
Manitoba Theatre for Young People ............... 26
Maple Grove Tea Room at Kennedy House.......37
Mariaggi’s Theme Suite Hotel......................... 89
Mayberry Fine Art .......................................... 29
McPhillips Station Casino ......................7, 32, 44
Meiji Sushi ...................................................... 80
Mennonite Heritage Village .............................37
Millennium Library ......................................... 49
Mirrors Pub-Club ............................................ 44
Mise Bistro ..................................................... 80
Miss Q’s Billiards ............................................ 42
Mona Lisa ....................................................... 80
Montcalm Hotel .............................................. 93
Motel One East ................................................ 91
Motel One West .............................................. 93
M.S. River Rouge ............................................ 69
MTC Master Playwright Festival....................... 15
MTS Centre ............................................... 24, 44
Muddy Waters Smokehouse .............................76
Muddy Water Tours ......................................... 70
Le Musée de Saint-Boniface /
St. Boniface Museum ................................... 38
Museum Galleries ........................................... 36
Mystique ........................................................ 42
N
Niko’s ............................................................. 80
Nor-Villa Motor Hotel ...................................... 91
North Point Douglas Walking
Through History Tour .................................. 70
Norwood Hotel ................................................ 91
O
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre ...7, 55
Oakdale Bed & Breakfast ................................ 94
Old St. Boniface Walking Tours ....................... 70
One Night in Bangkok ......................................76
Oodena Celebration Circle.............................. 48
Orlando’s Seafood Grill................................... 80
Osborne Village .............................................. 62
Oseredok-Ukrainian Cultural and
Educational Centre...................................... 38
P
Paddlewheel River Boats Ltd.......................... 70
Palomino Club ................................................ 42
Pantages Playhouse Theatre .......................... 24
Paradise .......................................................... 81
The Pavilion Gallery Museum.......................... 54
Peasant Cookery .............................................76
Pineridge Hollow ............................................ 49
Pizzeria Gusto ................................................. 81
Place Louis Riel Suite Hotel ..................... 88, 89
Planetarium ....................................................37
Platform: Centre for Photographic
and Digital Arts ........................................... 29
Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art ...... 29, 30
Polo Park Shopping Centre .............................. 61
Portage Place Shopping Centre....................... 61
Prairie Dog Central Railway............................ 49
Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE) ..................... 58
Premiere Executive Suites ............................. 89
Pride Winnipeg Festival ................................... 17
Promenade Taché / Grey Nuns Walkway ......... 38
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Provence Bistro......................................... 81, 82
Pyramid Cabaret ............................................ 44
Q
Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
of Canada Museum ...................................... 38
Quality Inn & Suites Winnipeg ......................... 93
Queen Bee Hotel ............................................ 93
R
Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown............... 89
Rae & Jerry’s .................................................. 81
Rainbow Stage ............................................... 58
Red Cactus Bar............................................... 44
Red River Co-op Speedway ............................ 65
Red River Exhibition........................................ 18
Regal Beagle Pub ........................................... 44
Republic Nightclub ......................................... 42
Restaurant Dubrovnik .....................................76
Resto Gare ......................................................78
Riel House National Historic Site ................... 38
Rock Bar ........................................................ 44
Routes on the Red.......................................... 70
Ross House Museum....................................... 38
Royal Albert Arms .......................................... 44
Royal Canadian Mint ....................................... 50
Royal George Hotel ........................................ 44
Royal Winnipeg Rifles Regimental Museum .... 38
Rumor’s Comedy Club .................................... 42
S
St. Andrews Rectory National Historic Site .... 39
St. Boniface ...................................................... 7
St. Boniface Cathedral-Basilica ...................... 39
St. James Assiniboia Museum ........................ 39
St. John’s Cathedral and Cemetery ................ 39
St. Regis Hotel ............................................... 89
St. Vital Centre ................................................ 61
St. Vital Park .................................................. 55
Sal’s on the Bridge ..........................................76
Saison Voyageur........................................ 15, 20
Sandman Hotel & Suites Winnipeg Airport ...... 89
Sarasvati Productions Femfest 2011 ................ 19
Science Gallery ...............................................37
Segovia Tapas Bar and Restaurant ................. 80
Seven Oaks House Museum ............................ 39
Shanghai .........................................................77
Shannon’s Irish Pub ........................................ 44
Silver Spike Saloon ......................................... 42
Silver City ...................................................... 43
Silverado’s...................................................... 42
Skateboard Plaza at the Forks ....................... 48
Southwinds Bar and Grill ................................ 82
Speedworld Indoor Kart Track ........................ 65
Splash Dash River Tours, Charters
and The River Spirit Water Bus ..................... 71
Springhill Winter Sports Park ......................... 65
Star Grill.......................................................... 81
Stella’s ............................................................77
Step N’ Out ......................................................78
Stereo Nightclub ............................................ 42
Storm Restaurant ............................................77
Sukhothai ........................................................ 81
Sydney’s at the Forks ......................................77
T
TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival .......... 18
Team Canada Volleyball .................................. 66
Teddy Bears’ Picnic ......................................... 17
Terrace Fifty-Five ............................................ 81
Terry’s Bed and Breakfast .............................. 94
The Big “A”..................................................... 44
The Current .....................................................77
The Marion ..................................................... 44
The Marlborough Hotel................................... 89
The Oak .......................................................... 44
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The Velvet Glove .............................................77
The Zoo .......................................................... 44
Theatre in the Cemetery ................................ 58
Theatre Projects Manitoba ............................. 59
Thin Air, Winnipeg International
Writers Festival ............................................ 19
Thunder Rapids Amusement Park................... 27
Times Changes High & Lonesome Club ........... 42
Tinkertown Family Fun Park............................ 27
Tijuana Yacht Club .......................................... 43
Towne 8 .......................................................... 43
Tournees Marche-Donc St. Boniface Tours....... 71
Transcona Historical Museum ......................... 39
Travellers R-V Resort Inc. ............................... 94
Travelodge Winnipeg East................................ 91
Tre Visi ............................................................77
Triple B’s Billiards........................................... 42
U
U-Puttz Black Light Miniature Golf ................. 27
Ukrainian Museum of Canada ......................... 40
University of Manitoba (Bisons) ..................... 66
University of Manitoba ................................... 50
University of Winnipeg ................................... 50
University of Winnipeg Summer Hostel .......... 94
University of Winnipeg Wesmen ..................... 66
Upper Fort Garry Gate.................................... 40
Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art . 29
V
Victoria Inn Winnipeg ...................................... 91
Virtuosi Concerts ........................................... 59
Viscount Gort Hotel......................................... 91
W
Wah-sa Gallery ............................................... 30
Wasabi – Broadway..........................................77
The Wall Through Time ................................... 48
West End BIZ Mural Walking Tours ................... 71
West End Cultural Centre.......................... 24, 44
West Gate Manor Bed & Breakfast .................. 94
Western Canada Aviation Museum ...............7, 40
Westwood Village Inn ..................................... 93
Whiskey Dix .................................................... 42
Windsor Hotel................................................. 42
Winnie the Bear Statue................................... 54
Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival .................... 21
Winnipeg Art Gallery ............................ 6, 30, 40
Winnipeg Beach .............................................. 55
Winnipeg Blue Bombers.................................. 66
Winnipeg Chinese Cultural
and Community Centre................................ 50
Winnipeg City Tour .......................................... 71
Winnipeg Comedy Festival ............................... 17
Winnipeg Convention Centre .......................... 24
Winnipeg Folk Festival ..................................... 18
Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival..................... 19
Winnipeg Goldeyes ......................................... 66
Winnipeg International Children’s Festival ...... 17
Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra ................................ 59
Winnipeg Jewish Theatre ............................... 59
Winnipeg Police Museum ................................ 40
Winnipeg Railway Museum ............................. 40
Winnipeg Santa Parade.................................... 21
Winnipeg Square.............................................. 61
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) ............. 59
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Indigenous Festival ...................................... 21
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
New Music Festival ....................................... 15
Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers (WCD) ...... 59
Woodlands Gallery.......................................... 30
X
X-Cues Billiards .............................................. 42
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