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 Manitoba's only tourist trolley to experience the #1 Activity in Winnipeg on TripAdvisor in 2014! Learn why Manitoba's capital was once called the "wickedest city in Canada", how a local team became the world's first Olympic hockey champions, Winnipeg's shocking connection to the world's most famous spy – James Bond – and much more! All tours depart at 10:30 a.m. from The Forks Market. Schedule: Tuesday through Sunday, early June to early September 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. June 25, July 9, July 23, August 6, and August 20, 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 march) Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays (April 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 May 19 – September 7, beginning 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 attractions and historic architecture. Schedule: Tours run daily at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. from May 19 – September 7, 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 15 – October 14, meeting at the Manitoba Legislative Building at 5:45 p.m. Price: $39.30 - $59.25 To schedule your tour, call (204) 989-9630 www.heartlandtravel.ca guided Tours 1330 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg, MB | winnipegsouthholidayinn.com Book Your Stay! (204) 452-4747 NEWLY RENOVATED GUESTROOMS! Monday, Thursdays and Saturdays year-round (Saturday tours do not run from November to April) WINNIPEG CITY TOURS 8 :30 a.m. to 11 a.m. From the VIA station, 123 Main Street To register: (204) 254-3170 or info@otours.net www.otours.net O O O O INC INC 204.226.TOUR "The best first thing to do in Winnipeg" BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE AT WINNIPEGTROLLEYCOMPANY.CA Tourism Winnipeg 300-259 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3B 2A9 P 204.943.1970 TF 1.855.PEG.CITY (734.2489) Socialize with us. VisitWinnipeg @tourismWPG onlyinthepeg.com pegcitygrub.com tourismwinnipeg @pegcitygrub

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