Winnipeg

Start your day with a robust coffee and a world-class cinnamon bun from the renowned Tall Grass Prairie organic bakery. Follow the enticing aroma of cinnamon as you enter The Forks Market. After breakfast, take a two-hour city tour with the Winnipeg Trolley Company, departing from the historic Fort Garry Hotel. This award-winning tour reveals why Winnipeg was once considered Canada’s most dangerous city and uncovers the secrets of the Manitoba Legislative Building.

For lunch, dine at Promenade Brasserie, enjoying local French cuisine with views of the Red River and the Esplanade Riel Bridge. In the afternoon, explore the Canadian Museum for Human Rights at your own pace or join a guided tour to delve into the past, present, and future of human rights.

Next, take a 30-minute Splash Dash Water Taxi tour to see Winnipeg from the water, with the captain highlighting key waterfront attractions. Afterwards, enjoy shopping at The Forks Market, offering a variety of souvenirs, arts, and crafts. Socialize at The Common over a beer or glass of wine with locals. End your day with dinner at the elegant Passero Restaurant nearby.

After a hearty breakfast at Clementine Café in the historic Exchange District, explore this vibrant area, once Winnipeg’s cultural and commercial hub and now a National Historic Site. During a guided walking tour, you will learn intriguing details about the “Chicago of the North.”

Next, visit Assiniboine Park. The Zoo’s Journey to Churchill exhibit showcases subarctic species and landscapes, including unforgettable views of swimming polar bears through an underwater glass tunnel. Explore Canada’s Diversity Gardens, featuring The Leaf’s four distinct biomes, Canada’s largest indoor waterfall, and the Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar, which serves globally inspired modern prairie cuisine.

In the afternoon, visit The Manitoba Museum to experience Manitoba’s diverse landscapes and over 100 interactive natural history exhibits. Alternatively, explore QAUMAJUQ, the Inuit Art Centre at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, home to the world’s largest collection of contemporary and traditional Inuit art. The exhibits are enriched with narrated stories, video feeds, and state-of-the-art technology.

Conclude your visit with a delicious meal and home-brewed beer at the trendy Nonsuch Brasserie & Brewery, reflecting on your eventful days in Manitoba’s capital.