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    Accessible Travel in Manitoba

    Trails, Beaches and Inclusive Experiences

    Manitoba is here for everyone to discover and enjoy.


    Across the province, you'll find a growing number of destinations, experiences and accommodations that operate with accessibility in mind.

    Whether you're navigating with a mobility assistive device, seeking sensory-friendly environments or looking for accessible indoor and outdoor activities, Manitoba offers options to support a safe, comfortable and memorable trip.

    We encourage you to reach out to tourism businesses and organizations directly or explore their accessibility webpages for the most up-to-date information. The businesses featured here are just a few of the many working to make Manitoba welcoming for everyone.

    Camping and Glamping Options

    You can reserve an accessible campsite or yurt at several campgrounds across Manitoba.

    Think: level ground, wheelchair-accessible picnic tables and nearby accessible washrooms.

    Winnipeg Beach Campground has been fully designed with mobility in mind. Here you will find hard-surfaced campsites, accessible trails, washroom and shower buildings and wider parking spots for mobility vehicles.

    Prefer to experience nature with a few extra comforts? If glamping is more your style, yurts are a fantastic option. Several provincial parks include yurts, with most offering spacious, accessible options. Riding Mountain National Park features three oTENTik sites complete with large decks and ramps, so you can enjoy a comfortable stay in the great outdoors.

    To reserve an accessible provincial campsite or yurt, use the Parks Reservation Service.

    To reserve an accessible provincial campsite or yurt, use the Parks Reservation Service.

    Trails

    For those who love the outdoors, mobility-friendly hiking trails help make the journey possible for a variety of mobility needs. With features like wooden boardwalks, nearby parking spots, supportive handrails and interpretive signs and brochures available in alternate formats, exploring the province’s natural beauty is more welcoming for everyone. Plan your next scenic trip by checking out this list of accessible trails in Manitoba’s provincial parks.


    Mobility-Friendly Beach Days in Manitoba


    Making your way across sandy beaches is easier with mobility mats. Also known as “mobi-mats”, these non-slip mats create a firm and reliable pathway for anyone using wheelchairs, walkers or other mobility assistive devices. They also feature a white stripe design for visitors with visual impairments.

    Birds Hill, Clearwater Lake, Grand Beach, St. Malo and Duck Mountain are among some of the many Manitoba provincial parks that provide access to mobi-mats. Both Grand Beach and Winnipeg Beach also have access ramps to the beach, so you can make your way onto the sand and start soaking up the sunshine.

    Museums, Galleries and Attractions in Manitoba

    At the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, there are stair-free entrances, wheelchair access throughout and ramps and elevators connecting every exhibit.

    There’s an accessible drop‐off entrance that has four parking stalls and brings visitors right to the doors of the museum. Additional accessible parking can be found along Israel Asper Way. The museum also provides a free mobile app with self-guided tours in English, French, American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) and wayfinding signs throughout the building feature Braille. Service animals are welcome, too!

    The Manitoba Museum’s entrances on Rupert Avenue and Lily Street are both equipped with ramps. The Lily Street entrance includes a small lift for reaching the Planetarium and Science Gallery levels with ease. The museum is also wheelchair and stroller accessible and equipped with a quiet room for relaxing and decompressing. There is a sensory kit in the space for visitors to use. In addition to a couch, beanbag chairs, books and a fan, the space contains a number of lamps providing some softer light options.

    At Assiniboine Park, the Zoo offers sensory bags equipped with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools and visual cue cards, as well as weighted lap pads, available free of charge from visitor services. The Zoo also participates in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, allowing guests to discreetly indicate that they may need additional assistance, without disclosing their disability. Visitors can request a Sunflower product at the visitor services desk and look for staff or volunteers wearing white sunflower supporter items.

    Over at the WAG–Qaumajuq, you can book an adapted tour that invites you to experience art through multiple senses. The gallery also offers enlarged print materials for artwork labels and the entire space is wheelchair accessible.

    Accessible street parking is available right out front on Memorial Boulevard.


    Arts, Culture and Entertainment in Manitoba


    Take in a show at the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra or Centennial Concert Hall. Each venue is fully-equipped with wheelchair accessible parking, ramps, restrooms, elevators and designated seating to ensure a comfortable experience for all guests. Need a listening device? Assistive listening aids are available free of charge from guest services in the main lobby.

    At Rainbow Stage Theatre in beautiful Kildonan Park, you can enjoy shows with ASL interpretation and audio-described receivers.

    Prairie Theatre Exchange is committed to making theatre a welcoming experience. The venue is equipped with wheelchair seating and ground-level entry. Hearing assistive devices are available, along with a relaxed, ASL-interpreted and audio described performance for each play to support various needs.

    Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre provides accessible seating for wheelchair users at both the John Hirsch Mainstage and Tom Hendry Warehouse theatres. Free assisted-hearing devices are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Relaxed performances or sensory-friendly performances are also offered for those who may prefer a less formal theatre setting.

    Wheelchair Adventures Manitoba
    For more ideas on wheelchair-accessible adventures and activities, check out Wheelchair Adventure Manitoba. You’ll find ideas for indoor and outdoor fun, as well as a number of resources and news updates on accessibility in Manitoba.

    Accessibility in Manitoba’s Provincial Parks

    Manitoba’s provincial parks, with their stunning landscapes and diverse ecosystems, offer a retreat into nature for everyone. Accessing these natural wonders can be a challenge for park visitors with different needs and abilities. Recognizing this,...