It’s time to start dreaming of your next family trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through Winnipeg, Canada, with us.
Winnipeg, the largest and capital city of Manitoba, lies where the Assiniboine and Red rivers meet. The city has long been a bustling place, complete with museums like Canadian Museum for Human Rights and Western Canada’s oldest public art gallery, professional sports franchises, festivals, and more. © Benkrut | Dreamstime.com
Visit Royal Canadian Mint, opened in 1976 following the pre-existing Ottawa location. The Winnipeg facility is notable for its striking exterior, and Royal Canadian Mint offers immersive tours celebrating the history, craftsmanship and commitment of the coins. © Mike Rogal | Dreamstime.com
One of the city’s most iconic landmarks is Esplanade Riel, a pedestrian cable-stayed bridge connecting downtown Winnipeg and The Forks historic area with St. Boniface. This bridge is the only one in North America with its own restaurant. The bridge spans more than 800 feet and features a tall pylon and public plaza. At night, the bridge even hosts a light show. © Nebojsa Novakovic | Dreamstime.com
Located just 1.5 hours from downtown Winnipeg, Pinawa Dam Provincial Park is a popular fishing destination, home to walleye, northern pike, catfish and smallmouth bass. The park is also inhabited by white-tailed deer, black bear, fox and more. The more adventurous can cross the suspension bridge across Pinawa Channel. © Shahnoor Habib | Dreamstime.com
Admire Neoclassical, Beaux Arts-style Manitoba Legislative Building, the official meeting place of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. The building dates back to 1913 and features the iconic “Golden Boy” statue, a gold-covered statue based on the Roman god Mercury, on the building’s cupola. Public tours are available September–December. © Vadim Rodnev | Dreamstime.com
At the west end of Assiniboine Park is Assiniboine Park Zoo, an 80-acre zoo home to more than 160 animal species. Opened since 1904, this zoo includes themed areas like Open Range, Toucan Ridge, Animals of Asia, Boreal Forest, Grasslands and Kinsmen Discovery Centre. Standout animals include the Amur tiger, red panda, Canada lynx, American bison, snow leopard, polar bear, reindeer and red kangaroo. © Danhussey5 | Dreamstime.com
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