Introduction
Almost exactly half way between each coast and the provincial capital of Manitoba, Winnipeg looks and feels very much like a western city due to its architecture. Home to half of the province's population and as the fourth largest city in Canada, Winnipeg is an important grain handling and transportation center.
Most of the bars, restaurants, cafes and places to hang out after the sun goes down can be found along Cordyon Avenue and Osborne Village.
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Getting There & Around
20 minutes northwest of downtown Winnipeg is the international airport. Air Canada is the carrier with the highest number of routes out of Winnipeg but many US airlines operate to and from this airport too.
You can get from the airport to downtown by taxi for , or by city bus on Winnipeg Transit.
VIA Rail's Union Station is located in the heart of the city, just beside The Forks.
In addition to regular buses, which serve the entire metro area, Downtown Spirit buses offer free transportation along four downtown routes that link popular tourist areas. A brochure detailing the service is readily available, and your hotel concierge can also help you navigate the system.
There is, in summer and early fall, the Splash Dash Water Bus Service that plies the waters of the Red and the Assiniboine rivers.
You can find taxis at the downtown hotels and/or rent cars to get around more freely.
Attractions
The Museum of Man and Nature : This is the province’s heritage center and contains both a human and natural premise. The museum is an experience in education that would be difficult to duplicate. With exhibitions, a science center, a planetarium and much more, it is easy to get lost in the history or explore underwater worlds.
The Forks National Historic Site : Markets and restaurants reside throughout this 9-acre park and river walkway. It’s a great place to bring the family for winter skating at the rink, or toboggan slides down one of the runs. Festivals are also held here throughout the year.
Royal Winnipeg Ballet : The oldest company in Canada and the second oldest in North America, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet is known for its versatile style and performances of an eclectic mix of classical and contemporary ballets.
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra : The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra is a fully professional orchestra presenting a wide variety of concerts for all musical tastes.
Winnipeg Art Gallery : This gallery is home to the world’s largest collection of contemporary Inuit art. The WAG’s rotating exhibition schedule features the best of contemporary and historical Manitoba and Canadian art.
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