THINGS TO DO IN WINNIPEG
There are so many fun things to do in Winnipeg you will want to stay an extra few days. Excellent shopping, unique dining experiences, world-renowned entertainment and festivals, sporting events and let us not forget our diverse museums and art galleries. With so many unique things to do in Winnipeg, you will definitely find something for everyone.
Shopping and Dining
Shop at Winnipeg’s largest shopping centres Polo Park and St.Vital, take in the IKEA store or visit small specialty boutiques along Corydon Avenue. Dine in elegant restaurants or grab a Skinner’s hotdog at the Forks Market.
- Polo Park
- Kildonan Place
- Portage Place
- St. Vital Centre
- City Place
- Grant Park Shopping Centre
- Shops of Corydon
- Osborne Village
- The Forks Market
Festivals and Entertainment
Winnipeg has numerous festivals throughout the year from Festival du Voyageur to Folk Fest and Folklorama. Entertain your family with nature visits to Oak Hammock Marsh or check out the Journey to Churchill exhibit at the Assiniboine Park Zoo.
- Assiniboine Zoo
- Red River Exhibition Park
- Thunder Rapids Amusement Park
- Cinema City 8
- Assiniboine Downs
- McPhillips Station Casino
Historic Districts and Architecture
Winnipeg is home to a number of remarkable historic districts and beautiful architecture. The Exchange District is an interesting area to visit, with classic warehouses that have been converted into offices, condos, galleries, bookstores, and a toy shop. Located next to the Exchange is Winnipeg’s historic Chinatown, a gathering place with authentic shopping opportunities.
Winnipeg Architecture Foundation Tours
Arts and Culture
Take in some memorable entertainment at Winnipeg’s many festivals held year-round. If you’re looking for local culture, attend the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Museum for Human Rights, or Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, you’ll find new things to do in Winnipeg every visit!
- The Forks
- The Children’s Museum
- Manitoba Museum
- Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
- The Winnipeg Folk Festival
- Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival
- Folkorama
- Festival du Voyageur
- The Manitoba Opera
- Royal Winnipeg Ballet
- Manitoba Theatre Centre
- Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers
- Winnipeg Art Gallery
- Plug In Gallery
Sporting Events and Concerts
Be it spring, summer, fall or winter, there are always exciting things to do in Winnipeg! Enjoy a variety of sporting events, Goldeyes baseball, Blue Bombers football and Winnipeg Jets hockey, offering hours of entertainment. Intimate venues such as the Burton Cummings Theatre for the Performing Arts and larger gathering places like the Winnipeg Concert Hall offer excellent acoustics for a variety of concerts.
- Canada Life Centre
- Winnipeg Convention Centre
- West End Cultural Centre
- Centennial Concert Hall
- Manitoba Theatre for Young People
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Winnipeg Jets
- Bell MTS Iceplex