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Find Passion for History and Art in St. Boniface

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Every good day starts with a warm beverage and a freshly baked pastry. And there's no better place to begin a day of city exploration than in St. Boniface.

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9 Storytellers of Turtle Island: Indigenous Experiences You Can Learn From

Estimated Read Time: 6 minutes

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5 Winnipeg Neighbourhoods You Want to Explore

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50 Things to Do This Spring in Manitoba

With longer days and warmer weather, our province comes alive with things to do in spring. From fun festivals to beautiful hikes to patio dining, this is a great season for exploring the best of what Manitoba has to offer. Let's get into it with 50 things...

50 Kid-Approved Spring Break Adventures in Manitoba

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Get ready for some family fun this spring break in Manitoba! Whether you choose to stay close to home or venture out on a road trip, there’s plenty to keep kids busy in the province when school’s out. From special museum programming to outdoor adventures...

5 Unique Museums in Winnipeg You Need to Know

You may already know Winnipeg’s well-loved spots like the Manitoba Museum and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. But beyond these favourites, smaller museums offer a closer look at the people, places and moments that have shaped Manitoba. Here are five...

20 Wonderful Wedding Venues in Manitoba

Love is in the air, and the Wonderful Wedding Show is back in full swing. To the couples reading this blog: congratulations — and good luck with wedding planning! Planning your own party can be fun, exciting, stressful and overwhelming… all at once. If...

Things to Do During Black History Month in Manitoba

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February is Black History Month and there are many ways to mark the occasion in Manitoba this year. Established in Winnipeg in 1981, The Black History Month Celebration Committee (BHMCC, also referred to as Black History Manitoba) continues to celebrate...

Why You Need to Book a Frontiers North Adventures Northern Lights Trip NOW

There’s a scientific explanation for northern lights. But on those crisp and clear nights in Churchill, science plays second fiddle to the magic that’s happening right above your head.

Louis Riel in Winnipeg: Where to Learn About Manitoba’s Founder

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Every third Monday in February, Manitobans pause to recognize Louis Riel Day. It is a moment to reflect on the Métis leader whose vision, resistance and negotiation helped shape the province. But Louis Riel’s story is not confined to a single date on the...

Manitoba Date Ideas for Every Month of the Year

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Discover new reasons to get out and experience Manitoba together! This guide helps you choose experiences that fit the season, your interests and how much time you want to spend planning. Use this blog as a resource to plan a single date, build a weekend...

The Ultimate List of Free Things to Do in Manitoba Any Time of the Year

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Whether you’re planning a weekend at home or exploring somewhere new, Manitoba is full of free things to do any time of the year and the best season to enjoy them. From hiking trails to festivals, public art and historic sites, there are countless ways to...

Stay Somewhere Special: An Indigenous-Inspired Weekend in Winnipeg

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Some hotel stays stand out the moment you arrive and my stay at Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport was one of them. The welcome went beyond a friendly check-in and quickly became an experience that felt thoughtful and connected to community. Located on the...

Couple embracing in the evening in front of the zoo lights at Assiniboine Park.

13 Fun and Festive Things to Do in Manitoba

There's no place like home for the holidays. But whether you're a local or just visiting, it's easy to get into the spirit of the season in Manitoba. From enchanting lights to heartwarming performances, the province comes alive each November and December...

Woman is reading a book in the aisle of Whodunit? bookstore in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

15 Manitoba Bookstores You’ll Want to Get Lost In

In my humble opinion, nothing says “local love” quite like a small and quirky bookstore. In Winnipeg, you can wander into expansive libraries with thoughtfully curated collections, while small town shops offer spaces that feel like hidden treasures. Each...

Embrace the Wonders of Flin Flon, Manitoba this Winter

Embrace the captivating charm of Flin Flon, Manitoba, where a blend of history and nature awaits. This city offers an array of attractions just waiting to be discovered. Here are 7 things you can do in Flin Flon this winter!

Your Guide to the 2025 Grey Cup Festival in Winnipeg

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Get ready Manitoba! Football fever is coming to Winnipeg and we’re ready for a week of high-energy fun, live music, food and community celebration. From November 10 to 16, the 2025 Grey Cup Festival is taking over the city. Fans from across the country...

After Dark: An Adults-Only Night at The Leaf

The Leaf After Dark invites adults to explore Winnipeg’s lush indoor gardens by night. Sip wine, listen to live jazz and wander tropical and Mediterranean biomes beneath Canada’s tallest indoor waterfall. Hosted by Assiniboine Park Conservancy, this...

A Wintry Weekend in The Pas

Enjoy a true Manitoba winter escape in The Pas. Nestled in Treaty 5 territory alongside the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, this gateway town offers cozy lodging, snow-covered trails, and the lively Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival. Whether you’re skiing,...

50 Things to Do This Winter in Manitoba

Bright blue skies. Fresh white snow. Crisp clean air. It’s winter in Manitoba and time to play outside. Whether you slide into skis, hop on a snowmobile, lace up skates, drop a fishing line or tie up a pair of snowshoes, our wide-open spaces make it...

8 Thought-Provoking Indigenous Art Galleries and Museums to Visit This Fall and Winter

Art installations that make you stop in your steps. Interactive displays that cause moments of deep reflection. Joyous discoveries of histories you thought you knew.

10 Must-See Attractions You Need to Experience in Winnipeg

Planning a trip to Winnipeg this year? No matter when you visit the city, you need to experience these 10 must-see attractions.

10 Indigenous Experiences to Have This Season in Manitoba

Make a plan to connect with the first peoples of the place we all call home through art, history, discussion and exploration.

En Route! Three Francophone Adventures to Explore on a Fall Day Trip Through Manitoba

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It’s that magical moment between summer and winter – when the trees are golden, the skies are clear and your biggest decision is whether to wear a scarf. It’s sweater season, it’s pumpkin spice season...it’s fall, and that means it’s prime time for a cozy...

2025 Guide to Craft Sales and Markets in Manitoba

As the leaves take on warm hues and temperatures cool, craft vendors, enthusiasts and shoppers in Manitoba are gearing up for craft show season.Did we miss your sale? Send an email with the date, name and location to mmadunatu@travelmanitoba.com to get...

50 Things to Do This Fall in Manitoba

As the leaves change from green to gold, fall in Manitoba offers scenic hikes, cozy getaways, cultural events and culinary delights. Here are 50 ways to keep exploring this season.

4 Reasons Why the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Belongs on Your Must-Visit List in 2025

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The Canadian Museum for Human Rights stands tall in the heart of Winnipeg. It's one of those places that sticks with you even after you've left. Follow along with my journey as I spent a day walking through the museum!

Crossing Manitoba: Where to Stop On Your RV Trip Across Canada, Highway #16

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Looking for a RV road trip that blends quirky roadside stops, prairie beauty and small-town charm? Travel along highway 16 — also known as the Yellowhead — linking up from either highway 1 from the Ontario border or from the Saskatchewan border.

The Ultimate Guide to Summer at The Forks

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Make every visit a new adventure at The Forks. Here's the ultimate guide on how to spend all summer long at this historic site in Winnipeg!

Crossing Manitoba: Where to Stop On Your RV Trip Across Canada, Highway #1

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Manitoba may be known as the heart of Canada, but along the Trans-Canada Highway, it also proves to be its soul—filled with big skies, hidden gems and unexpected adventures.

43 Fun Facts About Manitoba That Will Blow Your Mind

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Most of what the world knows about Manitoba is based on movie mentions, Winnipeg’s reigning title of Slurpee Capital of the World or the fact that we have been colder than Mars.

From Elm Creek to Glenboro: 6 of Manitoba's Coolest Roadside Attractions

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Looking for something fun and easy to do with the family this summer? Get to know an intriguing stretch of rural Manitoba on this journey to six of the province's coolest roadside attractions.

6 Fantastic Roadside Attractions Within an Hour From Winnipeg

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Take this year as a chance to explore your own backyard and province. This family friendly, mini day trip takes you just an hour from Winnipeg to a collection of fun roadside attractions - see if you can find them all!

Through the Narrows: 7 of Manitoba's Best Roadside Attractions

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To see even more roadside attractions in Manitoba, take the route up highway 6 and through the Lake Manitoba Narrows to the Parkland region. There, you will encounter beautiful scenery AND a great collection of landmarks that your kids will love.

Little Church on the Prairie

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If churches, cathedrals and chapels tend to make it on your must-see list no matter where you travel, you’re in luck.

Finding a Piece of Canada’s Fur Trading History Up the Nelson River

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Can’t get enough outdoor adventure? Always looking for that next thrill?

Hidden Gems Across Manitoba You’ll Want to See

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From quirky roadside attractions to forgotten landmarks and unexpected art, Manitoba is full of off-the-beaten-path places that surprise and delight. Some are tucked into small towns or forest trails, while others are proudly displayed in open prairie...

Sunset on the boardwalk at Ominik Marsh Trail in Manitoba Canada

Manitoba Road Trips: Riding High

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Travel from Canada’s National Ukrainian Capital to Manitoba’s only accessible national park for wildlife, camping and delicious dining.

Manitoba Road Trips: Perfectly Parkland

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See iconic prairie giants and make your way into the wild wild west of the Parkland on this outdoor adventure.

A Summer Guide to Flin Flon: 24 hrs in this Storied Northern Town

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Flin Flon, the northern Manitoba town with a curious name, is more than its mining identity. If you're travelling north, plan an overnight or two in this quirky town that is equally as proud of its rugged wilderness setting as its burgeoning arts and...

Manitoba Road Trips: Water, Water Everywhere

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Boasting 100,000+ lakes and waterways, Manitoba has no shortage of adventures, attractions and communities to draw visitors close to shore.

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Manitoba Road Trips: Winnipeg Family Vacation

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What is the secret to the perfect family vacation in Winnipeg? Loads of kid-approved activities, a handful of ways to spend time outdoors, a splash of hotel fun and dash of adults-only options when you’re ready to leave the kids with the grandparents for...

Syl's Mini Golf storefront, Carman, Manitoba.

Step Back in Time During a Day Trip to Carman

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A day trip to Carman is a trip down memory lane. The thriving community - despite all its young families and growth in the last 20 years - still offers bits of nostalgia, along with a chance to slow down, breathe in prairie charm and swap family memories.

Take a Vintage Train Through the Countryside with Manitoba's Prairie Dog Central Railway

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Do you dream of trains? Do you long for the days of travel aboard a chugging locomotive? While train travel may have given (mostly) way to planes and cars in Canada, there are still a few bastions of this oh-so-civilized form of travel kicking around. One...

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