Winnipeg
Gateway to the West
Manitoba’s capital city of Winnipeg lies at the heart of Canada and is home to a wide variety of activities and attractions that anyone can enjoy. Some fun things to do in Winnipeg include taking the whole family to the Manitoba Children’s Museum for a fun filled day, seeing the polar bears at Assiniboine Park and visiting the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. And if you’re looking for things to do in Manitoba in winter, take in a Winnipeg Jets game to experience one of the most passionate hockey fanbases in the country.
Brandon
Wheat City of Canada
The second largest city in the province, Brandon combines small town charm with big city amenities and plenty of fun things to do in Manitoba in winter and summer. Some popular Manitoba attractions to visit in the area include the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, featuring dozens of aircraft and vehicles from the Second World War, and the Riverbank Discovery Centre. Brandon is also a major center of agriculture for the surrounding area, and regular cultural and artistic festivals celebrating that legacy are held year-round, such as the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair and Manitoba Ag Days.
Southern Manitoba
Prairie Heartland
Canada’s expansive prairies begin in Manitoba, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a more welcoming place no matter where you stop. Small towns like Virden and Winkler offer a cozy escape in the form of classic diners and vibrant museums. On your Manitoba vacation, venture out to Spruce Woods Provincial Park to experience some amazing hiking trails and picturesque scenery, while Riding Mountain National Park is one of the best spots for birdwatching in the country.
Northern Manitoba
The Keystone North
If you want to experience Manitoba attractions like the beauty of Canada’s boreal forests, Northern Manitoba is the place to go. Filled with thousands of lakes, the region features numerous campgrounds and fishing hotspots that are the perfect place to go on a memorable Manitoba vacation. If you’re feeling brave, you can head to Churchill on the shores of Hudson’s Bay to see polar bears in their natural habitat.