The Best Things to Do in Winnipeg, Manitoba in the Winter:
- Winnie the Pooh Winnipeg
- The Forks Winnipeg
- “Journey to Churchill,” Assiniboine Zoo
- **Fair warning, it’s a splurge alert** Speaking of Churchill, it is one of the best places to see the Northern Lights in Canada. It is, however, difficult to get there.
- The best opportunity to see the Aurora Borealis are in the coldest months, January to March.
- It is expensive getting there from Winnipeg. I felt staying in Winnipeg and getting the Churchill experience at the zoo was the value move to make.
- Canadian Museum For Human Rights. Some refer to it as the Canadian Museum of Human Rights
- Exchange District Winnipeg – Has some of the best restaurants in Winnipeg
- Osborne Village
- Go to a Winnipeg Jets game
- Royal Winnipeg Ballet
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Thermea Spa Winnipeg
- Canadian Rock-and-Roll Stars who put the city on the musical map
- Go to sights related to Neil Young and “the Guess Who”
- Saint-Boniface Museum
- Louis Riel – Founder of Manitoba who led the Metis’ rebellion against Canadian government.
- Statue
- Sculpture
- Gravesite
- Learn more about the Metis communities of Manitoba
- Winnipeg Art Gallery
- Collection of Inuit art, in fact, the world’s best
- Manitoba Legislative Building
**Due to the exchange rate, your dollar goes a lot further in Canada than U.S. destinations!**
Winnie the Pooh Winnipeg and the “Journey to Churchill” at the Assiniboine Zoo
– When Harry Met Winnie
- By going to Winnipeg, you will find out Winnie the Pooh was a real bear!
- Harry Colebourn, a lieutenant and veterinarian from Winnipeg, purchased a black bear cub in Ontario on his way to World War I.
- He named him “Winnie” for his hometown city of Winnipeg.
- There is a Winnie the Pooh Winnipeg museum, gallery, and statue in Assiniboine Park.
- Christopher Robin Milne, son of Winnie the Pooh creator A.A. Milne, loved to visit Winnie in the London Zoo.
- Winnie went with Colebourn to England and once Colebourn was sent to France for three years, he donated Winnie to the London Zoo.
– The Assiniboine Zoo
- The “Journey to Churchill” experience brings Canada’s sub-arctic to Winnipeg.
- It is one of the best things to do in Winnipeg in the winter for adults, couples and families.
- Family vacations are so important for your children. A visit to the zoo is a great thing for the whole family.
- It is one of the best things to do in Winnipeg in the winter for adults, couples and families.
- Nine polar bears would have died if they weren’t brought to the zoo. You can see them playing and swimming!
- Churchill’s landscapes are on display. Check out the forest, tundra and the animals involved.
- I loved the polar bears, lemurs, pandas, caribou and muskoxen, Arctic Fox and wolves. Just amazing.
The Forks in Winnipeg and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Sits at the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, which is considered the city’s center.
- It is a marketplace where you can buy produce, desserts, coffee, hang out with locals, and eat at good restaurants.
- I went to Beachcombers, and would have recommended it.
- However, it closed a few months ago despite the excellent atmosphere and dishes.
- I still think about the locally made apple maple whiskey and bacon-wrapped scallops I had sitting right by the fireplace. A dream.
- However, it closed a few months ago despite the excellent atmosphere and dishes.
- I went to Beachcombers, and would have recommended it.
– The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is an unbelievable experience.
It inspired, engaged and taught me so much about the world’s progress towards equality, solidifying our rights, and how to inspire change.
The building’s architecture is state-of-the-art.
ERA Bistro is a nice restaurant choice with healthy, farm-to-table, food allergy-friendly options. It is located inside the Museum for Human Rights.
Party At Canada’s Biggest Winter Festival
While you are enjoying your Winnipeg winter weekend, spend some time at Festival du Voyageur: Canada’s biggest winter festival. The annual event is held to commemorate the historic fur trade. The event is held every year at the original Fort Gibraltar. Here, you can expect to witness snow sculptures, listen to live music, and engage in family-friendly activities. You may even see some jigging contests and fiddling competitions. Before you pack for your vacation, be sure to check out some of the best travel packing hacks and tips.
Some of the Best Restaurants in Winnipeg are Located in the Exchange District and Osborne Village – It is a City for Foodies
Believe it or not, Winnipeg is home to some of the best restaurants in Canada. In my first trip to Winnipeg, I dove into the music, arts, sports and history scene.
On my next trip to Winnipeg, I will try the unique meals locals gobble at the top-notch restaurants I did not eat in.
-You’ll find creative restaurants in, or near the Exchange District:
- deer + almond
- Boon Burger Cafe (they have a vegan cowboy burger – barbecued black bean patty, sweet burger sauce and smokey bacon)
- Clementine Cafe
- Forth
- Bronuts
- King + Bannatyne
- RAW Almond – A restaurant on the ice where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet. It’s expensive, but if you are wondering what to splurge on in Winnipeg, this is fine choice.
- You can get a six to eight course meal served by the most creative, and best, chefs from all over Canada.
- This is arguably the most adventurous, unique, local and memorable culinary experience in Winnipeg.
- It is a pop-up restaurant that is only open three weeks per year every February.
- At least you now know how valuable an off-season experience is!
- You can get a six to eight course meal served by the most creative, and best, chefs from all over Canada.
-Osborne Village – International restaurants galore!
It is one of Canada’s best neighborhoods because of its beautiful streets, homes and food options.
- Segovia Tapas Bar and Restaurant
- Stella’s
- Sous Sol
- Sukhothai Restaurant
- The Cornerstone
Winnipeg Day Tour
When I think about my time there, I felt my day spent with Kristen Treusch of SquarePeg Tours represented Winnipeg best.
It actually was not a tour. My dad and I hired Treusch to take us around and drive us to:
- The legislative building.
- The music landmarks of the city, some involving Neil Young and the “Guess Who.”
- The Saint Boniface Museum – collection of artifacts and information about the Metis and Francophone communities of Manitoba and an exhibit on Louis Riel’s life.
- Where Louis Riel was buried.
- “The Guess Who” – A rock band formed in Winnipeg in the 1970s. They sold more albums in one year than any band in the world, even more than the Beatles!
- Neil Young is the most famous musician to come from Winnipeg.
We could combine many Winnipeg staples into one full day and not having needed to rent a car! Thanks, Kristen for the terrific day!
Going to a Winnipeg Jets Game
Hockey is a religion in Winnipeg. There are several things to do do before your trip to Winnipeg. One of the first is to buy tickets to a Jets game. The Bell MTS Place is of my top NHL arenas and game experiences.
For sports fans and those who are curious:
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Speaking of skating, go do what many locals do. Skate outdoors on the river. The Forks has the world’s longest skating rink. If you love watching hockey games, check out our updated travel guide on attending a Buffalo Sabres game.
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Enjoy The Outdoors
Spending a weekend in Winnipeg, there are dozens of exciting activities to do outdoors. The top outdoor activities in Winnipeg embrace the snow, the chilly outdoor weather, and the scenic Manitoba location. A number of vacationers love to try snowshoeing, cross country skiing, or skating on their visit. At the same time, if you are a fan of ice climbing, attempt to summit the Winnipeg ice climbing tower. Even better, try a unique outdoor activity like tobogganing or ice fishing. When you visit Winnipeg in the winter, the possibilities are endless. If you are a fan of exhilarating adventures, check out our guide on the best West Virginia outdoor travel experiences.
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This is great! I have always wanted to travel around Canada but have found very little information on things to do there, especially like Winnipeg. I did not realize I can plan a whole trip just around that city! Traveling in the winter seems cold but I can see how much money you can save by doing that.