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36 Available Tour Excursions in Winnipeg
You can see the Northern Lights almost anywhere— but to feel them, to breathe the subarctic air and carry Churchill’s night sky with you forever, there’s only one place. Churchill sits directly beneath the auroral oval, making it one of the best places on Earth to witness the awe-inspiring northern lights. Frontiers North’s Northern Lights and Winter Nights adventure, led by an expert Interpretive Guide, gives you the chance to view this incredible night-sky phenomenon from the tundra. Surround yourself with beautiful northern landscapes as we travel to a new, secluded location each night for stunning aurora-viewing and photography! You’ll also experience the history and culture of this unique northern community through a snowshoeing adventure, an exhilarating dog sled ride through the boreal forest, a tour of the Itsanitaq Museum, and more. This adventure includes an evening at Dan’s Diner, an exclusive culinary experience on the frozen banks of the Churchill River.
Price: $5,884.51
Duration: 144 hours
Summer is the perfect time to visit Churchill, Manitoba. During the months of July and August, the Churchill River is teeming with beluga whales who migrate into the warm, shallow waters to give birth and feed on fish. Known as the “canaries of the sea”, these friendly and inquisitive creatures will capture your heart as you enjoy their whale song by boat or, for the more adventurous, in the water with a Zodiac, kayak or stand-up paddleboard adventure. While on land, enjoy the view as the surrounding landscape erupts into colourful summer blooms. You will experience a dog carting excursion with a professional musher on a mile-long trek through the boreal forest and explore the Churchill Wildlife Management Area by Tundra Buggy for your chance to see a multitude of northern wildlife. You might even have the opportunity to see the first of the summer polar bears as they begin their migration into the area.
Price: $7,097.34
Duration: 168 hours
Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Winnipeg. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Refer to ‘Meeting Point’ for the starting locations. See images for route. Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.
Price: $10.96
Duration: 2 hours
Book your Private Round-Trip Transfer from Winnipeg Airport (YWG) to Winnipeg hotel or address and return. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers
Price: $161.56
Duration: 1 hours
See More In Two Hours Than Most People Do In Days From the charming streets of St. Boniface to the historic Exchange District and the iconic Manitoba Legislative Building, you’ll discover over 70 of the city’s most famous landmarks and the stories that make them unforgettable—no planning required. Here’s just a taste of what’s in store as you discover Winnipeg’s most iconic neighborhoods and landmarks, all in one comfortable ride: - Why Winnipeg should rightfully be called “Secret New York” - How a local brewery unknowingly inspired Budweiser’s most famous marketing campaign - The house where Neil Young grew up, and Winnipeg’s connection to one of the most iconic rock songs of the 1970s - Which cartoon character is an honorary Winnipegger (it’s not Winnie the Pooh—though that’s a Winnipeg story too) - The young Winnipegger named Terry Fox whose decision to go for a run changed Canada forever - Winnipeg’s unexpected, somewhat shocking connection to James Bond
Price: $37.06
Duration: 2 hours
This Churchill hotel-based adventure allows you to experience the excitement of polar bear viewing on an official Tundra Buggy, as well as enjoy the eclectic charm of this unique northern town. The Churchill Town and Tundra Enthusiast includes full-day Tundra Buggy excursions in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area (CWMA), where polar bears await the freezing of the Hudson Bay. Guests will spend plenty of time watching these majestic mammals, and other Arctic wildlife, in their natural environment. There is ample time to discover Churchill's personality by exploring unique shops, family-run restaurants boasting delicious regional cuisine, and cultural museums that portray the historical importance of the area. This is our most well-rounded level of departure, with a mixture of cultural and wildlife adventures. This level of tour is led by a professional Interpretive Guide and offers guests the ability to focus on their adventures - we'll take care of the little details.
Price: $8,065.42
Duration: 144 hours
Explore Winnipeg’s historic meeting place at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers on a flexible GPS-guided audio tour. Stories play automatically as you walk the roughly 2.5 km route through public art, museums, riverfront paths and gathering spaces. Highlights include THE FORKS MARKET, CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, OODENA CELEBRATION CIRCLE, NIIZHOZIIBEAN, JOHNSTON TERMINAL and the ESPLANADE RIEL. Hear how more than 6,000 years of Indigenous, fur-trade and railway history shaped this remarkable place. Start whenever you like, pause for photos, food or museums and finish at your own pace. Download before you arrive; no mobile data or signal is needed during the tour.
Price: $6.57
Duration: 1-2 hours
Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Winnipeg through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would. Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.
Price: $40.20
Duration: 2-6 hours
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore the Manitoba Legislative Grounds. On this easy to walk tour, you'll visit 23 statues & monuments making the Manitoba Legislative grounds a must-see. Highlights include the Famous Five Monument, Government House, Sir Williams S. Stephenson Statue & Manitoba Plaza Fountain. Don't just see the historical statues, hear what they have to say! GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your answer. Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route. The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.
Price: $6.57
Duration: 1-2 hours
Get ready to embark on the ultimate adventure with Let’s Roam, the top-tier app-led scavenger hunt experience! We’re not just talking about any old trek – this is your chance to discover hidden gems and iconic landmarks while tackling brain-teasing trivia and exhilarating challenges. Whether you’re teaming up with friends or igniting a spirited competition, every moment with Let’s Roam is a chance to learn fascinating facts and create unforgettable memories. Perfect for turning any day into an extraordinary escapade, our scavenger hunts are a hit for bachelorette parties, birthday blowouts, or corporate team-building events that break the mold. The best part? Each player gets to choose their interactive role, ensuring everyone’s skills shine through. So, gather your squad, download the Let’s Roam app, and get ready to conquer the city in style! It’s time to turn every outing into an epic adventure with Let’s Roam – where every challenge is a thrill and every discovery is a triumph!
Price: $12.31
Duration: 2 hours
Explore Winnipeg's darker side on a flexible 5 km GPS-guided walking tour. As you move through downtown, your phone automatically plays ghost stories, local legends and history connected to haunted hotels, theatres, civic buildings and former jail sites. Highlights include THE FORT GARRY HOTEL, DALNAVERT MUSEUM, MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING, VAUGHAN STREET JAIL, CANADA LIFE CENTRE, THE MARLBOROUGH HOTEL, BURTON CUMMINGS THEATRE and PANTAGES PLAYHOUSE. Start whenever you like, pause for photos or breaks and finish at your own pace. A live map guides the route and optional trivia adds to the fun. Download before you arrive; no mobile data or signal is needed during the tour.
Price: $6.57
Duration: 1-2 hours
Explore Winnipeg’s historic Broadway and Memorial district on a flexible GPS-guided audio walking tour. Stories play automatically as you follow the 2.5 km route past grand buildings, monuments and leafy boulevards. Highlights include WAG-QAUMAJUQ, MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING, UPPER FORT GARRY, MANITOBA CLUB, FORT GARRY HOTEL and UNION STATION. Hear how wealth, politics and railway growth shaped the city. Start whenever you like, pause for photos or museum visits and finish at your own pace. Download before you arrive; no mobile data or signal is needed during the tour.
Price: $6.57
Duration: 1-2 hours
Skip the rental car and arrive relaxed. Travlex Shuttle Inc. offers a private, flat-rate transfer from Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) directly to Winkler, Manitoba. Our professional drivers make the journey comfortable and stress-free. We monitor your flight in real time so we're there when you land. Choose our spacious 11-seat Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van (ideal for families or groups) or our Toyota Highlander SUV (perfect for couples and solo travelers). Flat rate pricing — what you see is what you pay. Private door-to-door airport transfer to Winkler Flight monitoring and meet-and-greet at arrivals Luggage assistance included Available 24/7, 365 days a year Complimentary wait time for flight delays No surge pricing — ever
Price: $230.24
Duration: 0 hours
Explore Winnipeg’s beloved Assiniboine Park with nature, culture and local stories in your ears. This GPS-guided smartphone audio tour plays automatically as you walk past the Pavilion and Pooh Gallery, Lyric Theatre, The Leaf, Steam Locomotive No. 6043, the zoo, Nature Playground, English Garden and Leo Mol Sculpture Garden. Download the tour before arriving, begin whenever you like and pause for gardens, attractions or a rest. The route is outdoors and includes paved paths plus some compact gravel or mulch sections. Attraction admission, optional interior visits, a smartphone and an in-person guide are not included.
Price: $6.57
Duration: 2 hours
✨ RESCUE BABY MONSTERS. SAVE THE CITY. ️LAUGH ALONG THE WAY ✨ Step into an outdoor escape game guided by a hilarious interactive audio story. Explore the city, solve clues, & rescue missing monsters - all at your own pace! Turn Winnipeg into a real-life movie set with Monsters M.I.A., a self-guided GPS audio game that drops you & your family or friends into a race to rescue Uncle Marv's baby monsters and defeat Jesss. Team up with Jade as Hollywood-caliber audio bursts from your phone or car speakers (choose a driving or walking map). Tackle puzzles and answer questions for ages 7+ to defeat goofy villains and arm the monster trap at each stop. Increase your Recruit Score to see who the ultimate M.I.A. recruit is! Perfect for weekend family fun, birthday surprises, or out-of-town guests who want to explore the city in a unique way. No fixed schedules, no tour guide - just press play & explore at your own pace. ✅ READY TO PLAY? BOOK YOUR MISSION & GET SAVING THE CITY!
Price: $14.61
Duration: 2 hours
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore 3 unique tours in Wonderful Winnipeg! Over 100 points of interest! - Sights of South Winnipeg Driving Tour - Discover Assiniboine Park & Manitoba Legislative Grounds Walking Tours Don't just see Winnipeg, hear what it has to say! You do not have to complete all the tours in one day as the tours are yours to use any date or time. The tours also come with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary, look at your device & tap your guess at the answer. See your score as you go! Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch crowded tour groups, tight schedules & high prices. GPS map shows where you are & where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play! Getting started is easy - book the tour, download the app & go. The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.
Price: $13.88
Duration: 2-3 hours
Using your smartphone, you'll be given an app to download and a starting location. Once you arrive at the starting location, you'll send a text to check in and get your game setup on the app. From your starting location, also known as your Home Base, the app will lead you from checkpoint to checkpoint around the city to collect clues and solve puzzles. Once you've completed all 3 quests, you'll come back to your Home Base and solve a final puzzle. The objective is to have fun, score the most points, and correctly solve the final puzzle! You are not alone. You will have a remote guide that is just a call or text away that can help throughout your adventure!
Price: $10.23
Duration: 2 hours
Book your Private Transfer from Winnipeg Airport (YWG) to Winnipeg accomodation. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttle queues and use our private, door-to-door airport/port transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. Meeting with a Nameplate. We track your Flight. Door-to-door Service. No Hidden Charges. Clean cars & Professional drivers.
Price: $94.83
Duration: 0 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: CAD
- Languages: French
- Climate: Continental
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Population: Winnipeg has a population of approximately 749,000.
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit Winnipeg is during summer for warm weather or winter for festive activities.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the US, EU, and UK typically do not need a visa for tourism stays up to six months. However, an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a visa may be required depending on the country of origin. Citizens of certain countries may qualify for visa-free entry or can obtain an eTA online.
About Winnipeg
Winnipeg is a vibrant city located at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers in Manitoba, Canada. It offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Visitors can explore The Forks, a historic site with shops and restaurants, or visit the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the first museum in the world dedicated solely to human rights. Winnipeg's cultural scene is rich, with numerous festivals throughout the year, such as the Winnipeg Folk Festival and the Festival du Voyageur. The city's diverse culinary scene reflects its multicultural heritage, making it a fascinating destination for food enthusiasts.
Winnipeg Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Manitoba
- Duration Range: 2-8 hours
- Group Size: Flexible group sizes
- Difficulty Level: All Comfort Levels
- Recommended For: The best time to visit Winnipeg is during summer for warm weather or winter for festive activities. Pack layers for the variable climate. Cultural etiquette includes respecting Indigenous traditions and customs. Safety is generally not a concern, but visitors should be aware of their surroundings. Credit cards are widely accepted, and Canadian dollars are the local currency.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $200
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Top Attractions
1. **The Forks**: A historic site with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. 2. **Canadian Museum for Human Rights**: The first museum in the world dedicated to human rights. 3. **Assiniboine Park Zoo**: Home to a variety of animals, including polar bears and monkeys. 4. **Manitoba Legislative Building**: Known for its stunning architecture and guided tours. 5. **Royal Winnipeg Ballet**: One of Canada's premier ballet companies, offering performances throughout the year.
Popular Activities
Winnipeg offers a range of activities, from cultural experiences like visiting museums and attending ballet performances to outdoor adventures like hiking in Assiniboine Park or ice skating on the Red River Mutual Trail during winter. Visitors can also explore the city's vibrant arts scene by visiting local galleries and attending festivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Winnipeg's cuisine is a reflection of its diverse cultural heritage. Popular dishes include bannock, a traditional Indigenous bread, and perogies, reflecting Ukrainian influences. Smoked fish is another local specialty. Noteworthy restaurants include The Forks Market, which offers a variety of local and international cuisine, and Salisbury House, famous for its burgers.
Getting Around
Winnipeg is accessible by air through Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. Local transportation includes buses and taxis. Renting a car can be convenient for exploring surrounding areas, but the city is also walkable and bike-friendly. Costs vary depending on the mode of transportation, with public transit being the most affordable option.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit Winnipeg is during summer for warm weather or winter for festive activities. Pack layers for the variable climate. Cultural etiquette includes respecting Indigenous traditions and customs. Safety is generally not a concern, but visitors should be aware of their surroundings. Credit cards are widely accepted, and Canadian dollars are the local currency.
Culture & Customs
Winnipeg's culture is deeply rooted in its Indigenous and European heritage. The city celebrates numerous festivals, including the Festival du Voyageur, which honors French-Canadian culture. Social customs include respect for Indigenous traditions and a strong sense of community. Important etiquette tips include being mindful of cultural events and respecting local customs.
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