Who doesn’t love visiting places which are a perfect blend of arts, culture, and adventure? One of the top destinations that come to my mind when talking about such places is Winnipeg. Now, you must be wondering why it is worth taking a trip to. Most Canadian cities offer a lot for visitors. What I like about this city is its cultural backdrop and the warmth you feel once you go there. Many unique attractions can also be spotted there. For me, it’s a good package of arts, culture, and natural beauty.
I would like to tell you about its must-visit attractions that you shouldn’t miss whenever you travel to Winnipeg.
1. Canadian Museum for Human Rights of Winnipeg
When you enter the museum, your eyes will be captivated by a massive charcoal wall where the World Declaration of Human Rights is quoted in cream pale skin colour under murky lights. It consists of 7 floors connected by a stunning-tailed gallery called the Hall of Hope, the ramps are composed of Alabaster rock emitting a radiant glow due to the reflection of the LED inside. I recommend you to explore all its galleries also.
- The Spirit Panel– This was originally an initiative to connect the west, east to north provinces, an idea of the board to communicate with the territory by its roots with the knowledge of having each indigenous culture significance.
- The Indigenous Perspectives Gallery– Experience the best view of the Forks National Historic Site through the wide glass window.
- Canadian Journey– It is one of the largest galleries in the museum that you shouldn’t skip.
- Light of Inclusion and the Story of Viola– Another amazing attraction there.
2. The Forks National Historic Site
The Forks is a place where cultures converge, stories intertwine, and the rich tapestry of Canada’s history unfolds before your eyes. Check out the awesome attraction you can see there-
- A multipurpose park that spans over 54 acres.
- Near the excavation, there is a structure encircled by approx 7 to 11 tall monolithic 6ft to 12ft pillars,
- In the centre, a giant half-bisected Metalic dome frame is engraved with beautiful symbols.
- Under the frame, a semi-1/4th horizontally cut rock is weaved to the ground.
If you feel hungry stroll down to the Fork Market, a beautiful open sunroof mall that includes world-class cafes, and shopping centres.
3. The Red River Mutual Trail
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What is special about the Red River Mutual Trail? If you visit in winter, you will have the best time of your life at a social connecting site with different people. Enjoy a relaxing weekend with your family, meet new friends, have a late night out, and more.
Do you know it is the longest frozen river skating trail in the world and also holds a Guinness World Record for this. So, try your feet in ice skating there and have fun.
4. Winnipeg Assiniboine Park Zoo
What’s the better way to spend a day with family while exploring different animals and birds. Yeah! the Winnipeg Assiniboine Park Zoo provides a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with various species across the globe.
- You will love to watch polar bears swimming by standing beneath a transparent tunnel.
- Don’t skip the Jurassic entertainment alley, where animated models of dinosaurs take you back to the prehistoric era.
- Try visiting the nearby majestic art of Leo Mol Sculpture Garden if you have time.
5. Downtown Winnipeg Canada
Spend your time roaming the bustling streets of this beautifully architectural city. Soak in the sights, savour the flavours of local cuisine, and embrace the energy of this dynamic city.
If you have time, you must also visit Air Canada Window Park, an open space surrounded by huge glossy buildings right in the centre a beautiful fountain is placed, and it operates between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Enter Carlton St. and enjoy food passed by St Mary Ave church or feel to read books then go to the huge Winnipeg public library and admire the contemporary art of local attractions.
6. The Exchange District of Winnipeg
The Exchange District is a jewel in Winnipeg, because of its upmarket contemporary local arts and liberated shopping goal with more than 40 different retailers.
If you love to stroll around in markets try this one. The old market square in the Exchange District often organizes occasional music and art festivals wherein you can easily spend 3 hours.
7. Winnipeg Centennial Concert Hall
You must have heard about the Centennial Concert Hall. It is occupied with 2305 seats, situated at 555 DW Main Street. You will be amazed to see a range variety of fabulous artistic activities. The frame of the building is infused with unorthodox lines of angels and inside the theme is a dim and dark centre complexion, but it maintains to give a vibe of a modern look.
8. Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre
The star, 13-metre Bruce, held the Guinness Record for over a century for having a length of more than a school bus. Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre houses aka CFDC, the country’s enormous collector of marine reptile mossback, the gigantic mosasaur, and more than 80 million years old fossils are put on display for you.
9. Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (PHS)
During WWII 1939-1945, the country participated in the British Commonwealth games, and this is the only museum which is devoted to those memories of representatives. It takes you back to 1940 when you witnessed the facts about warplanes, tanks, and vehicles. You can visit there if interested to know about the war history.
10. Birds Hill Provincial Park of Winnipeg
The Birds Hill Provincial Park is a beautiful wide open space shallow forest area. You start with a driving encounter with stunning scenery. Different concerts are organized there annually. In winter, the trees turn their colour beautiful yellow, orange and green colour. So, roam through the wildflowers or admire the natural view, it’s all your choice!
11. Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is a world-class aspiring Canadian Museum. It will give inspiration to future aspirants,telling the next era of its heroic stories.You will spot around 175 spacecrafts and aircraft, thousands of artifacts, and numerous photographs depicting the journey of planes over the years. I must say, if you want to explore something different, this one is for you.
12. Winnipeg Art Gallery
I love exploring the art galleries. And if you are also an art lover visit the Winnipeg Art Gallery. The central attraction is the fresh Inuit art placed under a beautifully crafted showcase called Qaumajuq. You will encounter it at the entry, it is a stunning piece of architecture among Canadian museums.The gallery showcases the artworks of local and international artists. I recommend you explore its first floor with around 5000 stone carvings, and that’s too completely free. However, it is a huge gallery, so plan accordingly. It will take you too long if you visit the whole gallery together.
Alright! so these are my top recommendations for you to visit in Winnipeg. The best part is that all the spots can be visiting with family and kids. I am sure you will have a great time there. Have fun!
Last Updated on April 11, 2024 by Pragya Chakrapani
