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. Visit the website 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.
www.routesonthered.ca
SPLASH DASH GUIDED RIVER
TOURS AND RIVER SPIRIT
WATER BUS
Historical narrative tours along the
Assiniboine and Red rivers depart from The
Forks every 15 minutes, while the River
Spirit water bus provides transportation
between five city docks from Corydon
Avenue to the Exchange District. As well,
rent a canoe from The Forks Historic Port
and chart your own course.
Splash Dash Tours run mid-May to mid-
October, daily, 10 a.m. to sunset.
River Spirit runs July and August, Monday
to Thursday, noon to 9 p.m.; Friday to
Sunday, noon to 11 p.m. (Season may vary
depending on water levels)
Tel: 204.783.6633
Email: splashd@mymts.net
www.splashdash.ca
SQUAREPEG TOURS
Squarepeg Tours offers an entertaining
array of tours!
Tel: 204.898-4678
Email: squarepeg@shaw.ca
www.squarepegtours.ca
SQUAREPEG TOUR OPTIONS
HAUNTED WINNIPEG
TRILOGY
The City of Ghosts and Talking to the Dead
bus tours are exciting, interactive tours
of the city that includes information on
the spirits and how to capture them on
camera. In addition, Ghost Investigation
tours of historic sites are also offered for
adults. Tours only operate with a minimum
of 20 people.
Tours run June to end of October, check
website for dates and call for availability.
HISTORICAL TOURS OF
WINNIPEG
Hear tales of drama, intrigue and
precedence on any one of 10 walking
tours. Enthralling dialogue will enlighten
as you stroll along on tours such as the
Boom and Bust of Winnipeg, Naughty
Bawdy Tour; Murder, Mystery and
Mayhem; Symbols, Secrets and Sacrifices
under the Golden Boy, and more.
Tours run April to end of October, check
website for dates and call for availability.
TRANSCONA HERITAGE
WALKING AND MURAL TOURS
The Transcona Historical Museum offers
two different walking tours. Learn about
the history 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
neighbourhood.
Tours run July and August on Thursdays or
by appointment. Please call for tour times.
Tel: 204.222.0423
Email: info@transconamuseum.mb.ca
www.transconamuseum.mb.ca
LEGEND Guided | Self-Guided | Bus Tour | Walking Tour | Boat Tour | Culinary Tour | Bike Tour
Splash Dash Guided River Tours: George Tanner Squarepeg Tours
www.tourismwinnipeg.com
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