Winnipeg Travel and City Guide: The Fairmont Winnipeg Winnipeg Information

WINNIPEG INFORMATION

Winnipeg, Manitoba is at the geographical center of Canada, and The Fairmont Winnipeg is at the heart of the city's major historical, cultural, and sporting attractions. The hotel is an easy stroll from the scenic banks of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, a block from the historic Exchange District, the original core of the City of Winnipeg, and only a kilometer from the Winnipeg Convention Centre.

When it comes to art and culture, Winnipeg out-performs cities twice its size with the celebrated Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, and the Manitoba Opera to name a few. The city is also home to one of the best-preserved historic districts in North America, great museums, and countless restaurants.

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Winnipeg Sightseeing

The Winnipeg Art Gallery
The Winnipeg Art Gallery is Western Canada's oldest public gallery. The gallery is home to the largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art and constantly rotates its exhibition schedule of national and international art. The Winnipeg Art Gallery also is proud to showcase local artists in its exhibits and in its gift shop. The gallery is open year-round and is within walking distance of The Fairmont Winnipeg. For more information:
Tel: +1 (204) 786-6641
The Winnipeg Art Gallery

The Manitoba Museum
Located in the Exchange District, The Manitoba Museum is a unique "you are there" journey through time and space. The museum hosts a number of different galleries and a planetarium. The museum galleries allow you to travel across Manitoba's unique landscape and through billions of years in time. The museum showcases the interrelationship between people and their environments through interpretive displays of artifacts and specimens in dramatic walk-through settings. For more information:
Tel: +1 (204) 956-2830 or +1 (204) 943-3139
The Manitoba Museum

Assiniboine Park
Explore Canada's largest urban forested park - 378+ acres along the Assiniboine River. The Zoo, Conservatory, English Garden, Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Tudor-style pavilion, and a fine example of a French formal garden are a few of the features found in the park. The park also features picnic areas and fitness, cycling, and walking trails. In the winter, visitors can partake in cross-country skiing, tobogganing, and skating on the duck pond.

Fort Whyte Centre
Fort Whyte Centre is Winnipeg's award-winning nature center, showcasing the 70-acre, 40-head Bison Prairie exhibit, hiking trails with a new prairie dog exhibit, family treehouse, bird feeding stations, floating boardwalks, sod house, tipi encampment, and waterfowl in their natural habitat. The center is open year-round with special winter activities for the whole family. For more information:
Tel: +1 (204) 989-8355
Fort Whyte Centre

IMAX Theatre
The IMAX Theatre in Winnipeg has completed an overhaul of its entire system in order to bring its visitors cutting-edge IMAX 3D technology. Find out what's showing and when at:
IMAX Theatre

Louis Riel's Tomb
Visit the resting place of Louis Riel, Métis leader and founder of the province of Manitoba. The tomb is located at St Boniface Cathedral Cemetery.

Riel House: National Historic Site of Canada
Take a glimpse into the life of Louis Riel at his family's historic house, restored to its 1886 appearance. The house is located at 330 River Road in the French Quarter. For more information:
Tel: +1 (204) 257-1783

Riverboat Cruises
The summer months provide a great opportunity to cruise the historic Red River and see the city from a completely different perspective. On-board dining is available in a licensed dining room. Live or recorded entertainment can be provided. Group rentals available. For more information, contact Paddlewheel River Rouge Tours at:
Tel: +1 (204) 942-4500

Royal Canadian Mint
We'll show you the money! The Royal Canadian Mint, in operation since 1908, is the Crown Corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. The Royal Canadian Mint is recognized as one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, offering a wide range of specialized, high-quality coinage products and related services on an international scale. For more information:
Tel: +1 (204) 257-3359
Royal Canadian Mint

Winnipeg Casinos
Two unique gaming destinations await your arrival: the tropical jungles of Club Regent Casino and the old-world elegance of McPhillips Street Station Casino. Both offer exceptional dining, live entertainment, ultra-cool attractions, and all the games you love. Both casinos are smoke-free and are approximately a 25-minute drive from the hotel.

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