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Winnipeg Tourism & Sightseeing
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Situated where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, Winnipeg is a diverse multicultural city with a rich history. An aboriginal trading centre prior to the arrival of the Europeans, Winnipeg was the heart of the country’s fur trade. Home to a grain exchange that once rivaled the largest markets in the world, Winnipeg’s architecture and neighbourhoods reflect the profound character of this small prairie town. Over the last decades, Winnipeg has developed into a cosmopolitan city complete with top-notch restaurants, swanky boutiques, exciting attractions and an arts and culture scene that bursts with talent and originality.
Festive Cheer
Winnipeg is known for its year-round slate of fabulous festivals. Come and experience one of North America’s largest Fringe Festivals, a Folk Festival that attracts more than 80,000 flower children, or Festival du Voyageur, a winter festival where snow sculptures and voyageur history take centre stage. You can also tour the world during Winnipeg’s multi-cultural celebration, Folklorama, as you explore diverse cultures through their food, music and dance.
Diverse Dining
Home to more than 1,100 restaurants, Winnipeg has something to please your palate?no matter how discerning. Try out authentic ethnic fare at hole-in-the-wall spots or pull up to the counter at homespun diners serving up comfort food like juicy burgers and crispy fries. Trendy bistros offer dishes made from locally-sourced ingredients while foodie cravings are satisfied with innovative plates from the city’s top chefs.
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