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Discover how your heart beats in Winnipeg M A N I T O B A C A N A D A 2015 Winnipeg Tours schedule April To sepTember West End Mural Tour (June – August) T (2 hours) Enjoy a fun and informative walking tour of the West End's outdoor gallery of murals. These vibrant works of art tell stories about the history, culture and individuals that have shaped this unique neighbourhood. Visitors will also discover many of the eclectic shops and ethnic restaurants that call this welcoming neighbourhood home Schedule: Tours run Monday to Saturday. Departure points vary and start times are flexible Price: Adults: $5.00; Under 12: $2.00 To schedule your tour, call (204) 954-7900 www.westendbiz.ca SPECIALTY TOURS Tour schedules vary, please contact Downtown Winnipeg BIZ to purchase your tickets: The Breakfast Club - $30 The most important meal of the day! Tour downtown's most beloved breakfast spots. A Moveable Feast - $40 Try out urban restaurants while discovering downtown's hidden gems by bike. Tap In - $30 Discover some of the best beers downtown Winnipeg has to offer. Patio Crawl - $30 One patio is never enough. Grab your friends, soak up the sun, and sip your favourite drinks. Winnipeg Wine - $75 / $275 per couple (includes hotel stay) Wine tasting tour and an overnight stay. Explore the wine lists of some of Winnipeg's most exquisite restaurants and sample delectable food pairings. (204) 958-4640 • info@downtownwinnipegbiz.com www.downtownwinnipegbiz.com/tours/ Devour the District Food Tour T (2.5 - 3 hours) Feast on Foot! The rich culinary history of Winnipeg comes to life on this delectable food tour. Uncover the best spots for charcuterie, vegan, authentic Latin flavours and so much more! Available June to August. Price: $60-$80; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings. To schedule your tour, call (204) 942-6716 www.exchangedistrict.org The Loop: Winnipeg's Urban Walking Trail T (up to 3.5 hours) Discover urban Winnipeg's historic, cultural, architectural, and modern day gems on a self-guided walking tour. This 9.5 kilometre trail winds through Downtown, the Exchange District, and St. Boniface areas highlighting more than 50 unique points of interest. Maps of the walking trail can be picked up at the Explore Manitoba Centre at The Forks, Union Station at 123 Main Street, or can be downloaded at: www.tourismwinnipeg.com/theloop Routes on the Red Enjoy a day or an afternoon exploring the beauty, history and culture of Manito- ba's Red River Valley when you embark on a self-directed tour along the Routes on the Red. Drive, cycle, walk or canoe to discover unforgettable experiences. Themed tours include: • Arts & Culture • First Nations • People of the Fur Trade • Settlers' Routes on the Red Self-directed walking itineraries are available at: www.routesonthered.ca Winnipeg Architecture Foundation Tours Winnipeg's renowned architecture is an intriguing blend of new and old. The Winnipeg Architecture Foundation highlights Winnipeg's architectural innovation through a number of self-guided walking tours including the QR Code mobile tour, and Terra Cotta and Brutalist Tours, etc. Please refer to www.winnipegarchitecture.ca for a complete listing. selF-guided Tours Fairreld Inn by Marriott® Winnipeg 1301 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, MB 866.565.6505 | fairreldinnwinnipeg.com Book Your Stay! 204-783-7900 FREE Hot Breakfast 7 days/week FREE Airport Shuttle Hermetic Code Tours Of the Manitoba Legislative Building To book, call Heartland Travel 204-989-9630 Wednesdays 6pm-7:30pm 6,000 Years in 60 Minutes! For more information please visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca/forks H O M E W O O D S U I T E S B Y H I LT O N ® W I N N I P E G A I R P O R T P O LO PA R K CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR STAY: 204-515-1941 1295 Ellice Avenue, Wpg, MB E: info@homewoodsuiteswinnipeg.com W: homewoodsuiteswinnipeg.com Complimentary: Hot Breakfast Buffet, Evening Social (Monday - Thursday), 24/7 Airport Shuttle Service WALkInG COnTInUED Historic Exchange District Tours T (May 11 to August 30) Lose yourself in early-1900s Winnipeg. Steeped in history, the Exchange 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 6:00 p.m. by appointment 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); 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 of Winnipeg's wealth. Tours include: Murder, Mystery and Mayhem; Symbols, Secrets and Sacrifices; Boom and Bust; Pestilence, Shamans and Doctors; Vaughn Street Jail; Wicked Winnipeg and more. Schedule: Some tours have designated times; others are determined by booking. Price: Adults: $12.00; Seniors/Students: $10; Youth 14-17 years: $8 Children under 13: $6.00 To schedule your tour, call (204) 898-4678 www.muddywatertours.ca Transcona Historical & Mural Tours T (1 hour) Learn about the history of the 103-year-old community of Transcona and how the railway helped put this town on the map. Also available are tours of the beautiful murals that bring colour and spirit to the streets of Transcona. Schedule: Tours are every hour on the hour Thursdays between 11:00 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tours depart from Transcona's Centennial Square, on Regent Avenue West between Bond and Day Price: FREE To schedule your tour, call (204) 222-0423 www.transconamuseum.mb.ca 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

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