Manitoba Road Trips

Hit the highway and discover Manitoba's hidden gems this summer.

There's a lot to explore right here in Manitoba, and there's no better way to experience it than a road trip.

Follow along the shores of Lake Winnipeg to spend the day on a sunny beach. Head west to spend a day in Souris, or east to the Whiteshell for a taste of lake life. Drive a few hours north to discover remote lakes and untouched wilderness. Book a night at a Winnipeg hotel for a weekend of family fun.

No matter what you're looking for this summer, the perfect Manitoba destination is waiting for you. See you on the road!

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Winnipeg sign in front of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights at sunset

Manitoba road trips: A Day in the Peg

Here are some Winnipeg favourites to get you started if you only have a day in the Peg.

A young family walking in front of the Children's Museum

Manitoba road trips: Winnipeg Family Vacation

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...

Looking down at the thermal spas at Thermea in summer.

Manitoba road trips: 48 Hours in Winnipeg

From luxury to joie de vivre, Winnipeg offers up culture, history and relaxation all perfect for creating your ultimate 48-hour getaway.

A lone, square, white lighthouse on the point at Hecla.

Manitoba road trips: Beachy Keen

Lake Winnipeg is massive. It is 425 km long and up to 109 km wide. It is the fifth largest lake in Canada.

Manitoba road trips: Vive les prairies!

Travel through southeast Manitoba to discover communities, trails and attractions rich in cultural diversity including Métis, Francophone and Mennonite heritage.

View of an old farm house with an old log fence in the foreground at Lower Fort Garry.

Manitoba road trips: Hot dogs and channel cats

From fur trade history and retro eats to art deco casinos and beautiful boardwalks, this road trip is perfect for those looking for a balance of adventure, history and nature.

Manitoba road trips: Water, water everywhere

Boasting 100,000+ lakes and waterways, Manitoba has no shortage of adventures, attractions and communities to draw visitors close to shore. This scenic road trip offers some of the best vistas of Canadian Shield wilderness along the mighty Winnipeg River,...

Woman sits down and paddleboards across a lake

Manitoba road trips: Whispers of the Whiteshell

Breathe in the outdoors in Whiteshell Provincial Park. This slice of the Canadian shield is rich in sunsets, boreal forest and ancient granite rock.

Little girl juming into Big Island Lake wearing a yellow lifejacket.

Manitoba road trips: Call of the North

Northern Manitoba is a vast area that is mostly still wild, which is what makes this trip so interesting.

The white Inglis Grain Elevators with yellow wildflowers growing along the old train tracks.

Manitoba road trips: Perfectly Parkland

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

Manitoba road trips: Journey to Churchill

Take Highway 6 north and explore the shores of Lake Manitoba as you head toward the coast of the Hudson Bay.

Sunset on the boardwalk at Ominik Marsh Trail

Manitoba road trips: Riding High

Travel from Canada’s National Ukrainian Capital to Manitoba’s only accessible national park for wildlife, camping and delicious dining. Located within Treaty 2 territory.

Be Safe In Manitoba

To ensure the safety of visitors and residents in Manitoba, operators comply with all health regulations and have put a number of procedures in place.

Please note:

It is required that all guests and staff be fully immunized with a Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination for at least two weeks prior to their scheduled departure.
All guests must carry physical proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination on their person for the duration of their trip, as they may be required to present it on check-in at various stages of their trip. Acceptable proof of vaccination includes physical, printed or electronic vaccination records and/or cards. It is highly recommended that guests carry a physical copy of their COVID-19 vaccination record. If the guest cannot provide proof, they may be denied participation and/or boarding.
Wear Your Mask: Where sufficient physical distancing may not be possible, it will be mandatory for guests to wear a mask for certain portions of the trip, including but not limited to at airports and train stations, in-transit and on excursions. It is the guest’s responsibility to provide their own mask for the duration of the trip.
Operators have implemented enhanced cleaning of vehicles and accommodations, and provide access to hand sanitizer and handwashing stations. Please refer to each individual business for a complete list of their COVID-19 policies.

Manitoba Road Trips

Manitoba road trips: Big skies, big blooms

Manitoba road trips: Follow the Yellowhead Highway

Manitoba road trips: Under the prairie sun

Manitoba road trips: Bridging the west

Manitoba road trips: Wild west wanderings

Manitoba road trips: Windmills & Prairie Hills

Manitoba Road Trips

Manitoba road trips: Big skies, big blooms

Manitoba road trips: Follow the Yellowhead Highway

Manitoba road trips: Under the prairie sun

Manitoba road trips: Bridging the west

Manitoba road trips: Wild west wanderings

Manitoba road trips: Windmills & Prairie Hills

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