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Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Tours Explore downtown with a patio and mural tour, a ghost ride tour and more! Tours run year-round. Check the website for tour times and dates. Tel: 204.958.4640 downtownwinnipegbiz.com Exchange District BIZ Tours Historic Exchange District The 20th century architecture of this district holds some of Winnipeg's darkest secrets and most engaging stories, unveiling legends of power, corruption and heroism that contributed to the development of the city. Custom tours for groups are available on request. Tours run May through August, Monday to Saturday. Food Tours Learn about the district's rich history while enjoying some of the best food and beverages Winnipeg has to offer. Tours run weekly in the evening in July and August by advance booking—visit the website for details. Tel: 204.942.6716 exchangedistrict.org Explore Winnipeg by Bike Bike Winnipeg offers a number of free and paid guided bike tours. These 90-minute to three-hour tours are interpreted by lively, knowledgeable experts and guided through the city by ride marshals to help ensure your comfort and safety. All tours travel at a leisurely pace with plenty of stops along the way. Space on the rides is limited, so register early to reserve your spot! Tours run May to October along with select winter rides. bikewinnipeg.ca The Forks National Historic Site – Where our Stories Meet Departing from the Travel Manitoba Information Centre at The Forks, you'll encounter everyday people from the past and hear their extraordinary stories of both celebration and hardship. Tours are available in French and English. Tours run May to September. Free admission for youth 17 and under. Tel. 204.983.6757 parks.canada.ca/forks Manitoba Legislative Building Tours W Completed in 1920, this architecturally magnificent building houses the legislative assembly and offices of government ministers. Learn some of Manitoba's rich history through the various statues and plaques located on the legislative grounds. Hourly guided tours: July to Labour Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, and Fridays through the year at 2 p.m. Group tours by appointment. 450 Broadway Tel: 204.945.5813 gov.mb.ca/legislature/visiting/tour.html On This Spot This free smartphone app allows visitors to create then-and-now photos on two historical walking tours. Examine the city's boomtown from 1870-1912 or explore Winnipeg's history from 1913-1945, a period marked by strife, depression and war. At each stop you'll find yourself standing in the exact spot as the person who took the historic photograph so you can compare what the city was then and how it is today. onthisspot.ca Pedal Pub Winnipeg Pedal Pub Winnipeg offers an unique and exciting way to see our city on board a 15-person pedal-powered patio. These fun-filled two-hour private tours visit three local bars or breweries and cruise through scenic areas like the Exchange District, downtown and The Forks. Pedal Pub Winnipeg is perfect for birthdays, bachelor parties, just a fun night out with friends or for a staff/team outing. Good times, great tunes and awesome drinks! Tours operate May to October (weather permitting), 7 days a week Tel: 204.995.5777 pedalpubwinnipeg.com Prairie Dog Central Railway W Hop aboard beautifully restored 1900-era vintage coaches pulled by an 1882 steam or a 1950s classic GP9 diesel locomotive. Trip includes a stopover in the rural community of Grosse Isle. Visit the website for a list of special events such as Great Train Robberies, Family Fun Days, Heritage Village Picnics, Mystical Magic Trains, Howlin' Halloween Express Trains and so much more. Open weekends and holiday days from May to September and the last two weekends in October. Inkster Junction Station, Prairie Dog Trail, off Park Royale Way Tel: 204.832.5259 pdcrailway.com TOURS 85 tourismwinnipeg.com