Must See Sights and Landmarks in Winnipeg Area

"Saint Boniface Cathedral is a historical site of Manitoba since 1818. It is the oldest parish of the Cathedral of the Saint-Boniface Archdiocese. Boasting its beautiful architectural design, it is known as one of Winnipeg’s greatest emblem."

"Whether it’s the reflective glass building that attracts you or the fact that coins are produced here for 70 different countries, this makes for a really cool Canadian mint tour with insight into currency production. Guides show visitors around the area while explaining all sorts of facts about money while also giving you the chance to hold a $600,000 gold bar and look at the beautiful Olympic gold medals that were made for Vancouver 2010. It’s not like you’ll find the Royal Canadian Mint everywhere you go, so if you’re in Winnipeg, this is a cool place to check out."

"The Forks National Historic Site is a 9-acre park on the Red River with local history exhibits & art, plus a playground & amphitheater operated by Park Canada. The park is at the intersection of Red and Assiniboine Rivers. The park includes interpretive displays, artwork, walking trails pier, a canoe cove, a native prairie garden, and concerts and activities at a riverside amphitheater."

"The structure stands as a symbol of the early Métis culture, a reflection of the life and struggle of Louis Riel (Founder of the province of Manitoba) to protect the social, cultural, and political status of his fellow Métis. It was built in 1880-1881 on the site of an earlier home of Riel’s mother, since then the house is occupied by his family. Declared as a historic site in 1968, the place has been acquired by Parks Canada and acts as a collection of fascinating and complex stories of Louis Riel and his legacy."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Hans-Jürgen Hübner used under CC BY 3.0. A national historic site honoring the life of Louis Riel - an activist and Metis politician - Riel House is located in St. Vital parish in Winnipeg, Canada. This one-and-a-half-story house sits along the Red River and still maintains the original charm of the building even though it has been restored and acquired by the Winnipeg Historical Society."

"If yes, try to take out some time from your travel schedule to watch a baseball game in Shaw Park. Formerly known as CanWest Park, this baseball stadium has been popular for holding some of the popular baseball games of Winnipeg. For refreshment, visit the third floor where the restaurant is located."

"Earls Polo Park will be opening for business on Saturday, June 26th and due to Covid-19 restrictions, we will be operating at 50% capacity on our patio and 25% capacity inside. By making a reservation for indoor dining, you are acknowledging that you are all from the same household or can produce...Mehr"