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2018 TRAVEL TRADE PLANNER
WINNIPEG
Free of Charge
All year long free tours are offered at the
Manitoba Legislative Building, one of North
America's most unique neo-classical structures.
It's a remarkable place, containing sculptures by
the Piccirilli Brothers (the famed sculptures who
did the Lincoln Memorial) along with a host of
Freemason symbols and mythological creatures,
including its pinnacle, the Golden Boy statue.
www.gov.mb.ca/mit/legtour/index.html
SUMMER
Along with providing a prime space for people
watching, The Forks Market houses 50 unique
boutiques, souvenir shops, international food
stalls, wine and cheese, and fine food stores.
www.theforks.com
Right in the heart of the city is where you'll find
Upper Fort Garry Provincial Park, which marks
the "birthplace of the province." Where once
stood a circa 1837 stone and wood fort now sits
a stylish park studded with public art and garden
paths. Learn about the fort using the app and in
season, enjoy a sound and light show.
www.upperfortgarry.com
Just south of the city you can find Le Marché
St. Norbert Farmers' Market, Winnipeg's
largest and most popular outdoor market
featuring local producers and artisans who will
entice you with their wares. The market is open
on Saturdays from June through October, and
Wednesdays from July through September.
www.stnorbertfarmersmarket.ca. Other popular
farmers' markets located throughout the city
include the Downtown Farmer's Market at City
Place (and often on the street beside Manitoba
Hydro Place), The Gas Station Arts Centre Village
Market — located right in the heart of Osborne
Village, the Main Street Farmers' Market —
located in the Neechi Commons parking lot,
the Transcona Biz Farmers' Market in Transcona
Forks Market Shopping: Tourism Winnipeg
St. Norbert Farmers' Market: Mike Peters
Upper Fort Garry Provincial Park
