Winnipeg, Manitoba is one of Canada's most under-rated cities, located right in the heart of the country near the longitudinal center of Canada. In this video, I spend 3 perfect days in this vibrant prairie metropolis to uncover its hidden gems and best-kept secrets. If you've never considered a visit to this energetic, modern city, you'll quickly see why this city is becoming one of Canada's hottest trending travel destinations.
Join me as I take you for a full tour around Winnipeg, beginning at The Forks - the confluence of the Red & Assiniboine Rivers that has served as a historic crossroads and meeting place for centuries. Here, I visit the bustling Forks Market followed by a cruise on the two rivers with Winnipeg Waterways. After, I visit the inspiring Canadian Museum for Human Rights, housed in one of the world's most impressive architectural marvels. From the Forks, I head across the river into the French Quarter of St. Boniface to admire its stunning historic Basilica, enjoy some riverfront views of the city, and have a delicious Metis-inspired meal at the Promenade Brasserie. Later, I head to the Bridge Drive-In to try what is arguably Winnipeg's best ice cream.
I spend the second day of my visit exploring Assiniboine Park, enjoying a delicious breakfast made with local ingredients at the Park Cafe, followed by greeting the polar bears at the impressive Assiniboine Park Zoo. After fuelling up at the Gather Kitchen & Bar, I move on to explore The Leaf - one of Winnipeg's newest attractions, with architecture that seems right out of Singapore or Dubai. This stunning botanical garden boasts one of the world's tallest indoor waterfalls, and offers a lush, tropical setting to enjoy both local & international flora. I end my second day with a visit to Low Life Brewing to sample their signature brews.
On my third and final day, I take you to the Manitoba Museum to discover the replica of the Nonsuch, the historic Hudson's Bay Company ship that kicked off Canada's fur trade. After, I take a walking tour around the century-old Exchange District to get a glimpse of what Winnipeg was like during its early days, followed by a great Ukrainian-Canadian lunch at the James Ave. Pumphouse. After, I explore Inuit art at the excellent WAG-Qaumajuq gallery, then end my three perfect days in Winnipeg at the impressive Manitoba Legislature.
Have you been to Winnipeg? If so, what were the highlights of your trip? Comment below & share them with the community!
00:00 Intro
00:36 The Forks Market
01:48 Fools & Horses Coffee
02:09 Winnipeg Waterways Cruise
03:59 Canadian Museum for Human Rights
05:52 St. Boniface (French Quarter)
07:16 Promenade Brasserie
07:40 Bridge Drive-In (BDI)
08:35 Mere Hotel
09:33 Park Cafe
10:07 Assiniboine Park Zoo
11:32 The Leaf (Botanical Garden)
13:02 Cibo Waterfront Cafe
13:19 Low Life Barrel House
14:26 Harrison's Coffee
15:40 Manitoba Museum
18:53 Exchange District (walking tour)
20:46 James Avenue Pumphouse
21:41 WAG-Qaumajuq Inuit Art Gallery
23:37 Manitoba Legislature
23:59 Outro
Episode 200 | #NorthAmerica #Canada #Manitoba| #Winnipeg | Filmed July 2024
Check out the following sponsors & tourism providers featured in this video:
Tourism Winnipeg - https://www.tourismwinnipeg.com
Travel Manitoba - https://www.travelmanitoba.com
The Forks Market - https://www.theforks.com
Winnipeg Waterways Tour - https://winnipegwaterways.ca
Canadian Museum for Human Rights - https://humanrights.ca
Promenade Brasserie - https://www.promenadebrasserie.ca
Assiniboine Park (Zoo & The Leaf) - https://www.assiniboinepark.ca
Cibo Waterfront - https://www.cibowaterfrontcafe.com
Low Life Barrel House - https://lowlifebarrelhouse.com
The Manitoba Museum - https://manitobamuseum.ca
Exchange District Biz (walking tours) - https://www.exchangedistrict.org
James Avenue Pumphouse - https://www.jamesavenuepumphouse.com
Qaumajuq Inuit Art Gallery - https://www.wag.ca/about/qaumajuq
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Future Vibes by Qeeo
Esta Noche by Timothy Infinite
Coffee And Unicorns by Henyao
Highwire by Onda Norte
Last Summer Night by Qeeo
Mosaic Mist by Dusty Decks
Smart as You by Dylan Sitts
Valhalla by Ocean Jams
Waking up Next to You by Matt Large
Drone footage provided by Tourism Winnipeg and Travel Manitoba. Used with permission.
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