Winnipeg Travel Facts

The Basics

City Name: Winnipeg

Where is it located?: Winnipeg is in southern Manitoba.

Why do people go there?: With a small population, Winnipeg has a surprisingly cosmopolitan feel.

How do travelers get there?: Land, Air, Rail or Foot – you can get to Winnipeg just about any way possible.

Currency: Canadian Dollar

City Code: 204

Population: 630,000

Languages: English, French

Travel Information

Neighborhoods: City Centre, The Exchange District, The Forks Market, Old Saint Boniface, Transcona, North West, St. James/Assiniboia and Unicity, South, Southwest

Attractions: Manitoba Museum, Forks National Historic Site, Winnipeg Art Gallery

Accommodations: Winniped Hostels

Off-the-beaten-path: Lower Fort Garry, Manitoba, The Old Pinawa Dam

Health Issues: None

Tips for Visiting

When to go: Avoid the winter – Winnipeg isn’t a happening tourist draw, so summer can be quite pleasant andwithout too many crowds.
Common Phrases: Hello=Bonjour, Hi=Salut, Good evening=Bonsoir, How are you?= Ça va ?, Good-bye=Au revoir

City Specific Events: Freeze Frame Annual International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages
How to get around?: Buses are best for the city.

Good to know: Winnipeg is often compared to Chicago on a much smaller scale.

Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Winnipeg is the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.

Need more information?: Check out the Winnipeg travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.