Explore Manitoba

Manitoba, with its incredible adventure travel and eco-tourism opportunities is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. From fishing to scenic and historic canoeing, boating, swimming or skiing, Manitoba offers some of the best opportunities in the world to see wildlife in their natural habitat.

Explore great lakes and rivers, the world famous beaches, forests, rolling prairies, subarctic tundra, national and provincial parks, Manitoba portion of Trans Canada Trail and much more.

Manitoba offers fun and excitement to all travelers, not just outdoor enthusiasts. Discover the roots of this wonderful province and unique culture at their many historic venues and superb museums and galleries.

Enjoy great food from diverse nations, see world-class theaters and great shows, dance and enjoy music, visit famous festivals, see great sporting events and shop for unique treasures.

Whatever you choose to do in Manitoba, we know you will enjoy the experience and return for more.

Visit International Peace Garden - The International Peace Garden consist of 1,451 acres (586 hectares) of park in Canada and an adjoining 888 acres (360 hectares) in North Dakota. This beautiful friendship park and botanical garden is set among the lakes and streams of the wooded Turtle Mountains along the world's longest unfortified border.

Fort Whyte Alive - This centre for family adventure and recreation is Winnipeg's special wild oasis with 660 acres of forest, lakes, marshes and self-guiding trails. It brings people together to share unforgettable experiences and build sustainable relationships with nature and each other.

Visit Assiniboine Park - Assiniboine Park is one of Winnipeg’s finest attractions and is visited by millions of people every year. The park comprises over 400 acres and features miniature railway, zoo with 180 animal species and over 80 acres to explore, duck pond, Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Tavern, Qualico Family Centre, Lyric Theatre, English Garden, Nature Playground, walking and biking paths, facilities for tobogganing, cross-country skiing, ice-skating and numerous other attractions.

Skies in Manitoba and clean air are perfect for admiring aurora borealis (northern lights). And let me tell you, once visitors experience auroral view and Manitoba's memorable luminescence, they appreciate aurora borealis phenomenon and beauty of this unique province even more. Whether you view the northern lights from the warmth of a tundra vehicle, a cozy viewing lounge, or an operating research station, you’ll witness the show of a lifetime. This once-in-a-lifetime winter adventure is a must for anyone looking to tick one of the world’s greatest nature experiences off their bucket list.

Experience Manitoba - From clear water lapping in giant lakes to the rugged unspoiled landscape of the northern wilderness and haunting beauty of aurora borealis (northern lights) you will enjoy every moment in Manitoba. Experience this great Canadian province once and you will be back for more!

Winnipeg - Located 104 km (65 miles) north of the US border, Manitoba's capital city Winnipeg is easily accessible by rail, road and air. Winnipeg is largest city of the province of Manitoba, known as multicultural urban oasis and a city of boundless energy and opportunities. There is always something to do in this vibrant city noted for world-class performing arts and lively gatherings.

Portage la Prairie - Located on the Trans Canada Highway and in one of the most productive agricultural areas of the province, Portage la Prairie is also close to the city of Winnipeg (just 45 minutes west), Manitoba's beautiful capital and largest city. This lovely thriving community is home to about 13,000 residents. It is located on the main lines of both the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railroads.

Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre - Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre in Manitoba houses the largest collection of marine reptile fossils in Canada. If you like dinosaurs or sea monsters you will love "Bruce" their 43 ft (13 mtr) Mosasaur, the fiercest of all the marine reptiles. He's bigger than a T Rex and just as scary. It's because of him that the Cretaceous seas were considered the most dangerous of all time.

Visit Prince of Wales Fort - The astonishing Prince of Wales Fort built 250 years ago on the bare, windswept coast of Hudson Bay is great place to visit. Get a real sense of a fur trader’s life in the subarctic at this massive stone outpost.

Wapusk National Park - Polar Bears & So Much More - Canada's Wapusk National Park on the shores of Hudson's Bay in the north-eastern corner of Manitoba is remote and access is available only through a handful of approved commercial tour operators. The effort involved in getting there pales in comparison to the thrill of watching polar bear mothers wrestle with their cubs in the snow just metres from your big-wheeled Tundra Buggy.

Visit York Factory - Take a journey to York Factory National Historic Site of Canada, a huge fur trade era depot set in the remote Hudson Bay wilderness. This isolated post was a vital fur trade hub for more than 250 years and was the gateway to the vast interior for British trade goods, Hudson’s Bay Company employees, settlers and soldiers.

Folklorama - Experience the energy of Folklorama, the largest and longest running multicultural event of its kind in the world! From traditional home-cooked meals to electrifying nightly performances by local, national and international entertainers, Folklorama will create a feast for the senses as you experience over 40 cultural pavilions. Take home a keepsake of your visit by exploring the cultural display areas found in each pavilion.

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