Guidebook for Winnipeg
Food Scene
Quirky diner.
Only open until 2pm, closes earlier if not busy.
Cash only.
Serves breakfast until 11am.
Burgers are very good.
Wannabee's
639 BroadwayQuirky diner.
Only open until 2pm, closes earlier if not busy.
Cash only.
Serves breakfast until 11am.
Burgers are very good.
The Nook
43 Sherbrook StCasual diner, relaxed atmosphere, serves breakfast all day
Great fresh food, stop for a full meal or coffee/dessert.
Busy atmosphere.
There are a few locations around the city.
20 locals recommend
Stella’s @ PlugIn
460 Portage AveGreat fresh food, stop for a full meal or coffee/dessert.
Busy atmosphere.
There are a few locations around the city.
Great fresh food, stop for a full meal or coffee/dessert.
Busy atmosphere.
There are a few locations around the city.
49 locals recommend
Stella's on Sherbrook
116 Sherbrook StGreat fresh food, stop for a full meal or coffee/dessert.
Busy atmosphere.
There are a few locations around the city.
Serves the best doughnuts, check their instagram or website for daily flavours. They also serve vegan and gluten free doughnuts. They close when they run out of doughnuts, get there early in the morning for the best variety.
13 locals recommend
Oh Doughnuts
326 BroadwayServes the best doughnuts, check their instagram or website for daily flavours. They also serve vegan and gluten free doughnuts. They close when they run out of doughnuts, get there early in the morning for the best variety.
Browse their many used books and have coffee/dessert.
8 locals recommend
The Neighbourhood Bookstore & Cafe
898 Westminster AveBrowse their many used books and have coffee/dessert.
Savoury or sweet crepes, lots of options. Cold fusion tea is very good.
16 locals recommend
Kawaii Crêpe
99 Osborne StSavoury or sweet crepes, lots of options. Cold fusion tea is very good.
Nuburger
472 Stradbrook AveBurgers made with fresh local ingredients.
Parks & Nature
Great for a casual stroll, cycling, or rollerblading. There are many paths to take. There is a sculpture garden, a duck pond, and a children play area. Great place for picnics. During the summer there is often live music or ballet at the Lyric Centre.
168 locals recommend
Assiniboine Park
55 Pavilion CrescentGreat for a casual stroll, cycling, or rollerblading. There are many paths to take. There is a sculpture garden, a duck pond, and a children play area. Great place for picnics. During the summer there is often live music or ballet at the Lyric Centre.
Restored marshland, great paths for easy walking or birdwatching. Check their schedule for 10-person canoeing, bird tagging, bug catching, or snowshoeing (in winter).
12 locals recommend
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
1 Snow Goose BayRestored marshland, great paths for easy walking or birdwatching. Check their schedule for 10-person canoeing, bird tagging, bug catching, or snowshoeing (in winter).
Beaudry Provincial Park
Manitoba 241Nice for hiking or cross-country skiing
Birds Hill Provincial Park
Nice for hiking or cross-country skiing
Shopping
Unique market next to downtown Winnipeg where the rivers 'fork'.
Find all sorts of local crafts and foods. Best to walk, bike, or take the bus as there is not a lot of parking.
296 locals recommend
The Forks
Unique market next to downtown Winnipeg where the rivers 'fork'.
Find all sorts of local crafts and foods. Best to walk, bike, or take the bus as there is not a lot of parking.
Essentials
Safeway River Avenue
499 River AveLarger grocery store
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
283 Ellice AveEntertainment & Activities
Board games and food, what could be better? Check out their website or facebook page for current events like 'singles night' or 'knit and nosh'.
24 locals recommend
Across the Board Game Café
211 Bannatyne AveBoard games and food, what could be better? Check out their website or facebook page for current events like 'singles night' or 'knit and nosh'.
Arts & Culture
Winnipeg Art Gallery
300 Memorial BlvdCanadian Museum for Human Rights
85 Israel Asper WayThe Manitoba Museum
190 Rupert AveManitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre
680 Harrow StRoyal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
2088 Wellington AvenueHistoric site where you can talk to people dressed up and in character
15 locals recommend
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site
5925 Provincial Trunk Hwy 9Historic site where you can talk to people dressed up and in character