Known for its friendly and welcoming spirit, Winnipeg is a diverse multicultural city with a rich and varied history. An Indigenous trading centre prior to the arrival of the Europeans, Winnipeg was at the heart of the country’s fur trade and instrumental in developing Canada’s gateway to the west. Home to a grain exchange that once rivalled 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
Come to Winnipeg to catch a show, see polar bears swim above you or watch your stress soak away. Bring the family for a weekend getaway that includes a visit to an urban nature oasis or to a kid-friendly museum. Enjoy an adults-only getaway that includes your favourite shopping destinations and your favourite sports team. Discover Winnipeg’s turn-of-the-last century Exchange District, friendly neighbourhoods decorated with colourful murals and favourite attractions showcasing the city’s interesting history and cultural diversity.
