PRAIRIE PATHFINDERS
Prairie Pathfinder Walking Club leads club
walks in different parts of the city, many
are routes from our book WINNIPEG
WALKS, and are held twice a week from
April to September — Monday mornings at
10 a.m. and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.
Email: prairiepathfinders@shaw.ca
www.prairiepathfinders.mb.ca
ROUTES ON THE RED
Explore the culture, geography, history
and wildlife of Manitoba's Red River Valley
with more than 20 self-directed Routes
on the Red Tours. Spend an afternoon or
day walking in the footsteps of voyageurs,
discovering the legacy of glaciers and
grasslands or cycling the shores of ancient
Lake Agassiz.
For comprehensive tour itineraries,
fascinating facts, and fabulous reasons
to walk, cycle, drive or paddle your way
through the beauty you'll find along the
Red River, visit the website.
www.routesonthered.ca
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 seven docks,
which are serviced every 15 minutes. One
way fare is $3.50, a full-day pass is $15.
Canoe rentals are also available at The
Forks Historic Port.
Tel: 204.783.6633
Email: splashd@mymts.net
www.splashdash.ca
TRANSCONA HISTORICAL
& MURAL TOURS
The Transcona Museum offers two
different walking tours. Learn about the
history of the community of Transcona
spanning over 100 years — from how
the railway helped put this town on the
map to today as a vibrant part of the City
of Winnipeg. Or learn about the beautiful
murals that bring colour and spirit to this
unique part of the city.
Tours are every Thursday in July and
August at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.,
departing from the Transcona BIZ
Market Garden, located in the Transcona
Centennial Square, or by appointment with
the museum during the rest of year.
Tel: 204.222.0423
Email: info@transconamuseum.mb.ca
www.transconamuseum.mb.ca
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 and Sargent
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 starting
in June until August, 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
Splash Dash River Boar Tour: George Tanner West End BIZ Mural Walk Tour: West End BIZ
LEGEND Guided | Self-Guided | Bus Tour | Walking Tour | Boat Tour | Culinary Tour
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