Canada Holidays in Winnipeg

Winnipeg is a continually growing city with a rich, vibrant culture and an international atmosphere that make it a popular Canada holiday destiantion. It is also home to Winnie the Pooh and is often described as the city where 'the West began'.

Winnipeg Sights

All of the main Winnipeg attractions are within easy walking distance of each other. Head downtown while on a Canada holiday in Winnipeg and explore the historic sites and museums, including the Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature. The Exchange District, recently declared a National Historic Site, features some good examples of Canada's early twentieth century architecture and makes for interesting viewing during your Canada holiday.

Where to eat in Winnipeg

The provincial capital boasts a good choice of diverse restaurants to enjoy whilst on a Canada holiday in Winnipeg and is renowned for its culinary variety and hospitality. Downtown offers a wide range of international cuisine to choose from.

Where to shop in Winnipeg

If you want to indulge in some shopping during your Canada holiday, Winnipeg offers a variety of shopping experiences, from antiques to nouveau, from aboriginal to eastern European and from small shops to big department stores. You will find anything you are looking for in the many shopping districts and areas, including Academy Road, Chinatown, Corydon Avenue, Exchange District, Osborne Village, the Forks Market and Wolseley Area.

Winnipeg Nightlife

Winnipeg is home to a thriving performing arts scene featuring theatre, ballet, classical music and jazz, ensuring you are well entertained during your Canada holiday in Winnipeg.

Winnipeg - Day trips

Winnipeg is also a useful base for exploring the area's attractions whilst on a Canada holiday. The most popular sights, including Lower Fort Garry, are on the banks of the Red River as it twists its way north to Lake Winnipeg. On the lake itself, Grand Beach Park has the province's finest stretches of sandy beach, just a two hour drive from the city centre.

Getting around Winnipeg

If you are in downtown you can move from place to place by foot or by bus, however the city lacks a subway or tram network. The bus also connects downtown with the suburbs.

The Weather in Winnipeg

Winnipeg has a continental climate with four distinct seasons. Average temperatures range between -12 degrees Celsius in the winter months and +26 degrees Celsius in the summer months. Due to its northern location, Winnipeg enjoys up to 16 hours of sunlight a day during the summer and Canada holidays in Winnipeg in the winter will allow you to enjoy Canada's sunniest winter season with 358 hours of sunshine.