Paddlewheel
River Boats Ltd.
Take a scenic river cruise aboard the
Paddlewheel Queen or Paddlewheel Princess
river boats. Dine, dance or just enjoy the evening
on Winnipeg's beautiful rivers.
Season runs from May to October.
Redwood Docks (just at the base of the
Redwood Bridge)
tel: 204.942.4500
email: paddlewh@mts.net
www.paddlewheelcruises.com
Splash Dash River Boat
Tour and The River Spirit
Water Bus
Guided historical tours along the Assiniboine
and Red rivers depart at The Forks port every
15 minutes from 10 a.m. to sunset, seven days
a week during summer months. Adult fares
are $11, youth and seniors are $9. Call for
reservations.
The River Spirit Water Bus offers a transportation
system in the downtown Winnipeg area. There are
six docks, which are serviced every 15 minutes. One
way fare is $3.50, a full day pass is $15.
West End BIZ Mural
Walking Tours
Put on your walking shoes. Award winning and
recognized as a top tourist attraction, the West
End BIZ walking tours of the area's 50+ murals
are offered throughout the summer. The fully
guided tours follow routes along Ellice Avenue
or Sargent Avenue. A new combo tour also takes
in the newest murals to the collection along
Portage Avenue. Participants experience the
unique history and culture of the area, while
learning about the murals. Many of the West
End's eclectic shops and ethnic restaurants are
also highlighted.
Tours are available for booking Monday
through Saturday with flexible start times
available (morning, afternoon, evening). They
also include a refreshment stop at a West End
restaurant. The cost is only $5 for adults and $2
for children aged 12 and under.
tel: 204.954.7900
email: info@westendbiz.ca
www.westendbiz.ca
Canoe rentals are also available at The Forks
Historical Port.
tel: 204.783.6633
email: splashd@mymts.net
Winnipeg City Tour
This city bus tour runs every Monday, Thursday
and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., departing
from the VIA Rail station (arrivals area). Professional
guides will take you through the beautiful city
of Winnipeg and give commentary on its history
and attractions. Stops include the Manitoba
Legislative Building, St. Boniface Cathedral and the
Leo Mol Sculpture Garden and English Gardens at
Assiniboine Park.
tel: 204.254.3170 | 1.877.254.3170
email: Otours@shaw.ca
www.otours.net
Winnipeg Trolley Tours
NEW
Hop aboard Manitoba's only trolley and learn
why Winnipeg was once called the "wickedest
city in Canada", how a local team became
the first Olympic hockey champions, the
prairie town's connection to the world's most
famous spy—James Bond—and much more.
Winnipeg's best sightseeing tour is humorous,
engaging and guaranteed to ensure you will
never look at the city the same way again!
90-minute tours run May to September from The
Forks Market
tel: 204.226.TOUR
email: info@winnipegtrolleycompany.ca
www.winnipegtrolleycompany.ca
www.splashdash.ca
Winnipeg Trolley Company
www.tourismwinnipeg.com
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