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This charming café just steps from Portage and Main houses approximately 1600+ board games and a fun, eclectic menu that runs from Island-style short ribs, to pizzas, smoothies, with vegetables venerated throughout and five desserts! The heritage style room with its tin ceiling can accommodate as many as 130 people, with dedicated game hosts onsite for game ideas (and occasional refereeing). Great for adults and students alike, Across the Board is a fun, interactive activity to add to your group’s itinerary.

Located in the heart of The Forks, the Agowiidiwinan Centre invites visitors to delve into Indigenous history and the Numbered Treaties. The Centre is steps away from the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, historically where Indigenous People traded and resided over the course of six millennium. In the Centre, guests can learn about treaties and their impact on Canada’s cultural and legal landscape through an array of interactive tools, visual panels and special educational events. Guided group tours are available by request.

The city’s largest park flaunts ample gardens and greenspaces, the Lyric Stage for free entertainment throughout summer, the historic Pavillion with its galleries and two world-class attractions. The Leaf is a horticultural centre like no other, home to a Tropical and Mediterranean Biome, Butterfly Garden and Canada’s tallest indoor waterfall. Assiniboine Park Zoo features the most comprehensive Arctic species exhibit of its kind where polar bears swim overhead and muskox, Arctic fox and wolves all roam. You’ll also find numerous culinary opportunities and patios, from brunching at the Park Cafe to lunch and dinners at Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar.

Created to share Métis culture and history, Borealis Beading offers a number of experiences from beading workshops to beading circles in concert with Indigenous Tourism Manitoba at The Forks, and onsite journeys at their property near Ste Genevieve, Manitoba, that feature walks, beading, and storytelling. No matter what experience your group choses, you’re sure to get an excellent introduction to the traditional Métis way of life.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg is the city’s largest 4.5-star hotel. Located downtown in the Sports, Hospitality and Entertainment District, it’s connected by indoor skywalk to Canada Life Centre and RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, making it especially convenient for Winnipeg Jets games, concerts, meetings and events.
Guests can also enjoy an indoor and rooftop pool, fitness centre, restaurant and bar/lounge, with accessible rooms available.

See North America’s most complete (and handsome!) collection of turn-of-the-20th century buildings come alive during these witty and insightful walking tours. Choose from any number of thematic tours covering our colourful history – from the world-famous strike of 1919 to the birth of “terra cotta skyscrapers” and our once legal red-light district.

A National Historic Site and beloved Winnipeg landmark, The Fort Garry Hotel blends contemporary boutique style with Old World elegance in the heart of downtown. Its 238 guest rooms and suites feature high ceilings, premium bedding, complimentary Wi-Fi and thoughtful touches including Nespresso coffee machines and L’Occitane bath products. There’s also the exclusive new 15-unit Vice Regal Floor with its private conceirge, lounge and bar.
Dine beneath the restored 1913 architecture of the Oval Room Brasserie or enjoy modern takes on traditional Italian cuisine at Vida Cucina Italia. For some downtime, head to Ten Spa on the tenth floor or make use of the hotel’s 24-hour fitness centre.

Six hundred-forty acres of pristine prairie, aspen forest and North America’s largest urban bison herd can all be encountered at this oasis in south Winnipeg. In summer, feel the wind in your hair canoeing or sailing its lakes. In fall, savour a farm-to-table meal as migrating birds fill the sky and descend on the wetlands at sunset. In winter, go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on its many trails, then catch some speed on the Richardson Rrrun toboggan slide. The new Buffalo Crossing facility –– Canada’s greenest new building –– contains the Nature Nook store, event spaces and views of Muir Lake.

Hampton Inn by Hilton Winnipeg Downtown puts you within walking distance of Canada Life Centre, home of the Winnipeg Jets, along with the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg and The Forks. The pet-friendly hotel offers 134 guest rooms and larger studio suites, all equipped with a mini-fridge, microwave and coffee maker.
Enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, stay connected with free Wi-Fi or get a workout in at the 24-hour fitness centre. Guests can also tee up at TEE-OFF Downtown, the hotel’s on-site golf and sports simulator, with discounted rates available for hotel guests.

Stay at the Holiday Inn Winnipeg South and indulge with an upgraded experience that’s close to everything Winnipeg has to offer! Perfectly located for easy access to Winnipeg’s downtown core, local attractions, and shopping centres including CF Polo Park and Outlet Collection Winnipeg. Sports fans are a stone’s throw away from Pam Am Pool, Princess Auto Stadium (home to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers), and Canada Life Centre (the home of the Winnipeg Jets). Also, Assiniboine Park & Zoo, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Fort Whyte Alive and the RBC Winnipeg Convention Centre are all within 6 km.

The region’s history is showcased in many delightful and striking ways at downtown’s legendary museum. Dinosaur buffs can marvel at world-class fossils like a 90-million-year-old Cretaceous-era pliosaur that once hunted the inland sea where you now stand. When you enter, you’ll pass the iconic life-sized Métis bison hunt diorama, which truly sets the tone as this place is packed with wondrous dioramas big and small you can lose yourself in for hours. The museum’s most famous item is the Nonsuch ketch, a replica 17th-century ship that traversed the Atlantic — board and explore and let your imagination set sail.

The Norwood Hotel is located near downtown Winnipeg and is within walking distance of The Forks, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and a variety of boutique shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The hotel offers newly renovated guestrooms with spacious layouts, walk-in rain showers, complimentary Wi-Fi, and free parking. Visitors can enjoy the charmingly designed on-site restaurant and tavern, while amenities such as microwaves and refrigerators provide added convenience for exploring Winnipeg’s attractions and cultural experiences.

Always bustling at The Forks, the Old Spaghetti Factory is a fan favourite and classic for group diners looking for the full meal deal. All the pastas, entrees and big salads come with extras like bread, salad/soup, and ice cream included(!), and the fun atmosphere is always a winner for every age group. Fun fact: Winnipeg born Michelin-starred chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson trained here in high school.

A classic above the streets of Saint-Boniface, Pasquale’s is all about big bowls of pasta, calamari fritti, pizzas to share and Nona’s meatballs. It’s been rocking since 1977 and remains both a neighbourhood favourite and a great choice for visiting groups. In summer, the patio sees you sitting above the Saint-Bonafice streets, while the dining room was upgraded in 2026. Group menus are available.

The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is a state-of-the-art facility that showcases the region’s history of flight. See artifacts that shaped and connected this vast region, along with whacky creations that didn’t really take off, like the flying saucer-inspired Avrocar and the very dangerous looking Froebe Helicopter. The flight plan here also includes inspiring stories of pioneering aviators and boarding multiple planes. As an event space, guests can enjoy an intimate cocktail reception in the Observation Lounge overlooking active runways, host a client appreciation event on the hangar floor surrounded by 20 vintage aircraft, or meet and network in private meeting rooms.

One of Winnipeg’s most striking buildings, designed by famed local architect Étienne Gaboury, the Mint’s mountain-like glass exterior is a sight to behold at sundown, glowing under an orange prairie sky. Inside, you can embark on guided tours that will have you holding a $600,000 gold bar (it’s really quite heavy), ogling over the Olympic gold medals that were made for Vancouver 2010, and witnessing millions of coins being produced for over 70 different countries. With so much in store, a trip to the Mint is always on the money.

Groups love hands-on workshops, and there’s nothing like making your own soapstone carving that you can take home with you. Spence Custom Carving is by Fredrick Lyle Spence, a member of the Peguis First Nation, who came into carving as form of therapy. Now, Spence teaches carving workshops at The Forks where your group can learn the steps and processes to create their own soapstone work.

A Winnipeg institution built on scratch-made baking, jamming jams, and a breakfast program that doesn’t quit. You’ll now find 10 Stella’s locations across the city –– including one at the airport –– while each location has its unique offerings, from rooftop patios to courtyards along with one in EQ3 Polo Park. Curries, hearty soups, sandwiches and salads, as well as a varied selection of entrées make it a great choice for groups from breakfast through dinner.

Featuring mainly handcrafted works from across Manitoba and Turtle Island, Teecka’s features an ever-evolving collection of mukluks, moccasins, dream catchers, caribou tufting, soapstone carvings, turquoise jewelry, and much more. The family-owned business has been operating for more than two decades, providing a influential showcase for Indigenous craftsmanship.

A meeting place for more than 6,000 years, The Forks marks the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine rivers. Across 54 beautiful acres you’ll find a bustling central market; exceptional dining and accommodations; a world-class skate park; public art and all the best things a Winnipeg winter has to offer –– like skate rentals and access to one of the world’s longest frozen recreation trails. Embark on Indigenous-led walking tours, boat tours and self-guided bike tours (rentals onsite), then chill on one of Western Canada’s largest patios with a local beer or unique wine from its bar, The Common.

This tranquil outdoor spa brings a bit of Scandinavia to the heart of Canada. Let the stress soak out of you in thermal pools situated amongst the pines, then sweat it out in a massive Finnish sauna before taking an icy plunge under a waterfall. Treat yourself to the best in body treatments and massage therapy indoors, then dine in your robe in its most excellent Restö. With steam rooms, relaxation areas with or without a fireplace, a misty beach and more, we’re certain you’ve never relaxed this hard. Book in advance, this place is popular no matter the season.

Indigenous-owned and operated by award-winning tourism operator Ashley Smith, a proud Anishinaabe woman, Turtle Tours offers several group experiences at two of the city’s most popular venues. From their headquarters at The Forks, you can embark on a guided walking tour that uncovers the area’s 6,000 year history, which saw waves upon waves of Indigenous peoples using the land over the centuries. During winter, at FortWhyte Alive, Turtle Tours hosts glamourous ice fishing experiences, with luxurious heated tents and the optional addition of guides and storytelling.

The best little stadium in baseball is located downtown between The Forks and Portage and Main. Goldeyes games are a blast because this lively organization understands what fans of minor league ball crave. From theme nights like Bark in the Park, where your section will be filled with furry friends, to Rock ‘n Wrestling Night featuring a pre-game on-field wrestling match and mask giveaway, every Goldeye game has that extra bit of spice. Come hungry to sample the local delicacies and feel free to watch the game in left field from the Craft Beer Corner. Affordable tickets and fireworks too!