Tourism Winnipeg

For ALL TourS, iT'S rEcoMMEndEd you cALL To rESErvE in AdvAncE FoR ThE LATEST ToUR InFoRMATIon VISIT WWW.TouriSMWinniPEg.coM/THingS-To-do/TourS Boat Splash dash guided river Tour T (30 minutes) Get a unique and scenic view of Winnipeg's skyline from the river on a historically informative tour on the downtown waterways. Boat captains provide colourful commentary and historical insights on many points of interest along the way. Tickets are available at the Splash Dash kiosk at The Forks harbour. Schedule: 7 days a week, Days and evenings, May 15 to october 15 Price: Adults $11, Seniors / Youth $9 For more info: 204-783-6633 | www.splashdash.ca Bus Heart of a nation city Tour T (90 minutes) hop aboard the heart of a nation City Tour, and experience the very best sights and stories the River City has to offer. Learn why Manitoba's capital was once called the "wickedest city in Cana- da," how a local hockey team became the world's first olympic hockey champions, Winnipeg's shocking connection to the world's most famous spy—James Bond—and more. All tours depart at 10:30 a.m. from The Forks Market. Schedule: Tuesday through Sunday, June 7 to September 28 Price: Adults: $26.25, Students: $25.20, Youth (12 and under): $14.70, Children (2 and under): FREE To book your seat, call (204) 226-8687 www.winnipegtrolleycompany.ca Magical Musical History Tour T (3 hours) In the 1960s, Winnipeg was the rock 'n' roll capital of Canada. Join local music historian and author John Einarson as he guides you through the streets of Winnipeg on a one-of-a-kind tour of the city's illustrious rock 'n' roll history from neil Young, to The Guess Who, to Bachman Turner overdrive and more. Schedule: Tours run Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. July 10, July 24, August 7 and August 21, and depart from the Explore Manitoba Centre at The Forks. Price: $42.45 To book your seat, call (204) 989-9630 www.heartlandtravel.ca Winnipeg city Tour T (2 – 2.5 hours) This popular tour led by professional guides takes in the various areas and sites of the city by vehicle. Visit the majestic Manitoba Legislative Building, the St. Boniface Basilica, downtown Winnipeg and the well-known Forks Market. You will also get a chance to walk through the English Gardens and the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden in Assiniboine Park. All tours depart at 8:30 a.m. from Via Union Station, 123 Main Street. Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays (november to April) Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays (May to october) Price: $30 per person To book your seat, call (204) 254-3170 | www.otours.net Walking 6,000 years in 60 Minutes T (1 hour) Discover The Forks' 6,000-year history with a Parks Canada costumed interpreter, and uncover what lies beneath your feet. Through curious objects and colourful characters, the history of The Forks comes to life in this easy walking tour. Schedule: Tours run Saturdays, Sundays and holidays at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (English), and 3:00 p.m. (French) and depart from the Parks Canada information desk inside the Explore Manitoba Centre at The Forks. Price: Adults: $3.90; Seniors: $3.40; Youth: $1.90; Family/Group: $9.40 To schedule your tour, call (204) 983-6757 | www.pc.gc.ca cathédrale de Saint-Boniface T (30 mins) With its impressive cemetery, iconic facade and architectural beauty, St. Boniface Cathedral is a must-see in Winnipeg. Learn about the cathedral's magnificent history, the great fire and its cemetery, which is the final resting place for Louis Riel, and many of Western Canada's first Catholic settlers, key figures and missionaries. Schedule: Tours run Saturdays from June 1 – September 1, be- ginning at 11:15 a.m. with the last tour departing at 3:45 p.m. Tours depart from 190 Cathedral Avenue. Price: FREE To schedule your tour, call (204) 233-8343 www.tourismeriel.com guided Tour of old St. Boniface T (75 – 90 mins) home to the largest French-speaking population west of the Great Lakes, the St. Boniface neighbourhood is rich with history and culture. Learn about Winnipeg's French Quarter, intriguing past and vibrant francophone community while visiting landmarks, must-see attrac- tions and historic architecture. Schedule: Tours run daily at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. from May 19 – September 1, departing from 219 Provencher Boulevard. Price: Adults: $8.00; Seniors and Students: $7; Children under 12: $5 To schedule your tour, call (204) 233-8343 www.tourismeriel.com Hermetic code Tour of Manitoba Legislative Building T (1.5 hours) Learn about the symbols and hidden meanings behind the mystical design of one of Winnipeg's grandest buildings. During this Canadian Signature Experience, your guide will uncover trails of clues hidden in the building's architecture including hieroglyphic inscriptions, numerological codes and Freemasonic symbols that have escaped historians and visitors for nearly 100 years. Schedule: Tours run Wednesdays from April 16 – october 1, meeting at the Manitoba Legislative Building at 5:45 p.m. Price: $39.30 To schedule your tour, call (204) 989-9630 www.heartlandtravel.ca Historic Exchange district Tours T (June 1 to August 31) Lose yourself in early-1900s Winnipeg. Steeped in history, the Ex- change District tells the story of our city's transition from a boomtown to Canada's current cultural oasis. Choose your own adventure with one of numerous themed tours telling stories of power, corruption and past heroism in the historic Exchange District. All tours depart from old Market Square at 133 Albert Street in front of the Smoke's Poutinerie Restaurant. Schedule: Tours run Monday to Saturday, with the first departing at 9:00 a.m and last at 4:30 p.m. Price: East Tour and West Tour: $8.00 (1.5 hours); Winnipeg General Strike, Theatre District, newspaper Row and Death and Debauchery: $7.00 (45 minutes); Food Tours: $55-$70 (2.5 – 3 hours); afternoon and evening options available. To schedule your tour, call (204) 942-6716 www.exchangedistrict.org Muddy Water Tours Take a tour of something wild and unexpected, and experience the spooky history of Winnipeg on a whole new level. Ride a bus to haunted locations or stroll through the streets hearing tales of true crime, plagues and medicine, vice and jail life, and the rise and fall Winnipeg's wealth. Tours include: Murder, Mystery and Mayhem; Symbols, Secrets and Sac- rifices; Boom and Bust; Pestilence, Shamans and Doctors; Vaughn Street Jail; Wicked Winnipeg and more. Schedule: Some tours have designated times; others are deter- mined by booking. Price: Adults: $12.00; Seniors/Students: $10; Children under 12: $5.00 To schedule your tour, call (204) 898-4678 www.muddywatertours.ca guided Tours

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