Top Tourist attractions in Winnipeg, Canada

Really informative and Oliver was a great tour guide with lots of knowledge, patience and humour!

The tour is geared to slightly older kids, but there is a colouring station in the gift shop for younger ones to create their own coins.

The building is beautiful and parking is very accessible.

If you want to see the production floor in action, going Tuesday - Friday is recommended. The online booking system is glitchy but was resolved with a phone call.

Only museum about the importance of human rights, describing all the incidents of the past which happened in Canada and around the world. It’s free on Sundays and the coat check is free. The staff is super friendly and helpful.

I'm what you call a novice coin collector. While in Winnipeg, I planned on making the Royal Canadian Mint a stop.

They offer guided tours, but the wait for a guided tour was going to be an hour and a half. The kind cashier mentioned we could go on a self guided tour once the current guided tour finished for no cost.

We waited about 20 minutes, then she guided us to the escalator and went up to the second floor. While the guided tour would have been better, walking around, reading the placards that explain the minting process was good enough. They were in full production, and we were able to see large machines rolling coins and employees stuffing boxes with rolled coins.

A plain clothed security guard was coming our way, and I asked if he worked there and if I could ask him a few questions. He agreed and was super friendly, just like the Manitoba license plates say: "Friendly Manitoba".

We spent about 25 minutes exploring the second floor, watching various parts of minting and reading the placards.

You can not take photos of the production area, which is a drag, but I understand.

When we were done, I couldn't resist and picked up a 1oz silver coin and a roll of 50 cent peices with King Charles on the back.

I now think I've got the bug for coin collecting. Great spot to visit if you are in Winnipeg.

Bach to Beatles Candlelight Concert was thoroughly enjoyed! We were a group of 8 and we all agreed it was great! Venue was also really good. Seats were comfortable. Will definitely return.

Watch Candlelight Concert... featuring Taylor Swift Songs... it's was mesmerizing! The place was well organized.

One of my favourite venues to do shows

A journey from darkness to light. This museum is incredible! You really need to have an eye for the interior and the design to truly appreciate the architecture that lies in and out of the building. From the alabaster ramps, to basalt rocks , to huge glass windows, the architecture is a timeless masterpiece!

When you enter inside it's pretty dim and as you go up in each floor - it gets lighter and lighter, until you reach the tower of hope. Which lies at the very top of the building that overlooks the city and downtown Wpg. It's a wrap around that gives you panoramic 360 view of the forks. The exhibits within the museum are amazing with the story and history behind it - although you need to have an appreciation for history and the willingness to learn in order to truly understand each exhibit. It's very rich in history and so captivating.

As you go throughout the museum you'd find a few things in each exhibits that allows you to interact with it. I should mention that there is a lot of walking since this place is MASSIVE. This museum is for everyone - though the target audience is intended for older folks and young children might be bored since the exhibits contains a lot of information that's intended for an older audience.

This museum is mainly focused on HUMAN RIGHTS - especially coming from a Canadian point of view. It has 8 floors which are all wheelchair accessible & the atmosphere of the museum has a calming aura. This museum is powerful, modern, a place to go learn and reflect.

This is an outstanding museum, in terms of its architecture, exhibits, and people, and yet I find it overlooked beyond Winnipeg. It makes Winnipeg a must-visit city!

It’s hard not to be awed by the museum’s architecture, both from afar and close-up. I didn’t see photos of the museum’s interior before my visit and I was so amazed by the criss-crossing, gently ascending and illuminated stair design and how that is woven into the museum visiting experience as you are taken from one exhibit to the next. And when I got to the atrium, my jaws just dropped. Overall, the museum is a great place for architecture photography! As an architecture enthusiast, I feel that if the same building is placed in cities such as New York, Barcelona or Singapore, it would have received a lot more well-deserved fanfare. However, I am glad it is situated in Winnipeg as it is a marvelous centrepiece of the city.

The museum’s stunning architecture brings attention to its excellent and rich exhibits. There are several galleries, each with a different theme. I really liked the permanent exhibit that reflects on the experiences and discrimination felt by different groups of people in Canada. I felt that it should be an ever-growing exhibition as our values and the meaning of human rights continue to develop. The Holocaust exhibit is also impressive and sombre, and extremely timely. There are also a lot of interactive and multimedia elements to make the visit more engaging. For example, I really liked the area on the upper levels where visitors are invited to write and post notes on what human rights mean to them. Note that the exhibits are very dense and I felt that I only scratched the surface by viewing and reading, so I might try joining a guided tour during my next visit to learn more.

A visit to the museum would be incomplete without checking out the observation area in the spiral, which is accessible by stairs and elevator. It has great views of the Forks, St Boniface and other parts of Winnipeg, so make sure you budget time for that. I also love how the museum has plenty of seating spaces, especially the reflection area and the cafe. If I were living in Winnipeg, I would purchase a membership in a heartbeat and visit these areas in the museum for quiet reading or studying. Last but not least, the museum staff I’ve encountered and spoken with were all really friendly, just like most other people I’ve met in Manitoba. The human aspect makes the visit stand out just that bit more.

Attended the Candlelight concert: ABBA
The selection of songs was excellent, and the musicianship was terrific. I especially enjoyed how each member of the quartet spoke a bit about their personal lives and how the songs being played connected to their life.
One really got a sense that the musicians were really enjoying not only playing the pieces, but the whole night’s atmosphere.
The venue provided comfortable seating, excellent views of the stage, and very good sound quality.
Highly recommend!!

Last nights event was fantastic! The venue was perfect, music, perfect and atmosphere with the candles enchanting!

Great for ages 5 and up. Good info and fun interactive displays.

Passed this place for many years & finally made a trip to check it out… well worth it

A beautiful spot in the heart of Winnipeg where one can roam the grounds. Accessible by Broadway St and the River Walk. The architecture is neo classical topped off with the famous Golden Boy statue. Great to go check out anytime of year.

I visited the gallery nearly a week ago and I’m still thinking about the Tim Gardner exhibit. The way this was setup, how his story was told, and the flow of the space absolutely highlighted Tim’s talent. In emoji form, this exhibit is 🤯.
I love the fact the first floor of the gallery is free to all. The Inuit art is so beautiful and the sheer volume of what’s in the gallery took my breath away. It makes me want to learn more about the stone that was used and the process behind the creation.
Overall, a gorgeous gallery with inspiring exhibits and permanent pieces. The exterior alone is a piece of art. I will definitely be back next time I’m in Winnipeg.

Pretty neat piece of Manitoba history. Lots of things to see and makes you appreciate the power infrastructure we have here.

Incredibly moving experience. The setup of the stories, the vignettes, and the interactive nature of the exhibits made for a great experience. The architecture and natural materials used throughout the spaces were calming and absolutely gorgeous. Worth the time and resulted in good dialogue with my family after our visit. Highly recommend lunch at the bistro as well.

One of my favorite places in the city

Went while it was very cold, but the sculptures looked cool covered in snow. The roads were a tad confusing but manageable

Very educational space for any age. Run by group of amazing volunteers and had someone as guide, he was very helpful to explain the history and full of information.

The owners were very helpful and answered all my questions thoroughly. I learned a lot from them and appreciate their time to show me different pieces. I felt welcomed and appreciated. I look forward to coming back.

an amazing small park to just walk through, chill in the little field, or go there at lunch with your friends.

Visited here today and it is an incredibly well put together museum with a lot of interesting facts about Manitoba Hydro as well as the history of how it came to be. It was interesting to see the history as well as old machines like a 1904 toaster and a top loading dishwasher! Also interesting facts about what electricity was used for originally, how the dams were constructed, when and how much they cost, safety, and of course, how a heat pump works!

Beautiful park, large trees benches etc. No playground. It is just a lovely quiet place along the assiniboine river

This is a great gallery for looking at things

There is a staff retreat and the gallery will reopen Aug 1, 2023.

Love this park in the heart of the city. It is on the river. There is lots of trees and ample cleared space for poc nice or games. Benches throughout to sit and relax. The only drawback is finding parking as you cannot oark on Wellington.

A little smaller than expected but fun and free. Nice picnic tables are available. Worth seeing and visiting at least once to learn.

A great place to hangout with friends, families or even you are alone for a walk.

Great displays with information plaques. Not very many planes which is why I didn't give 5 stars.

My husband and I visited the museum today. It was very interesting to learn the history of Manitoba electrification and see old electrical appliances from the 1900s. Very friendly staff.

Overwhelming amount of items. Must see. Great prices too. The owner is extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

Parking here seems to be a challenge with a sprint across Wellington. The park is very pretty and quiet. Unfortunately when we left one of our family members car was broken into. This was around evening dinner time.

Not open on weekends? This place is a joke

Pretty cool little park with planes enough to satisfy anyone who has an inching for aviation! Super easy to get to and walk around, every plane has a nice description attached to it as well and they have both old and relatively newer trainer planes!

This is a great park. Good grass, lots of trees, lovely views and right on the river - great spot to read, picnic, or even nap

The Manitoba Electrical Museum follows the history of Manitoba's electricity through six themes from the 1870s to the present and looks into the future. The lower level features a new exhibit, Sustainable Development: Caring for Our Common Future. Electricity and electrical safety movies can be shown in the orientation room on the lower level.
Visit the online Powering up Rural Manitoba exhibit in the ​Virtual Museum of Canada’s Community Memories.​ Take a virtual trip through the 1940s and 1950s when the Manitoba Power Commission embarked on the ambitious goal to connect 50,000 farms in 10 years to the province’s growing electrical grid. See the pictures and hear the stories from those who were a part of this growth

Nice place to walk around. Park your car and take a river walk to the forks.
About 40 minutes of a round trip. Nice and gentle river breez.

The monument and surrounding area provide a lot of historical information in a visually pleasing way. The airplanes are a big hit with my children, and we come here often so they can run in the field and woods. There are a couple geocaches in the park as well for added enjoyment.

Had an appointment and he never bothered to show up. I'd give him zero stars if I could. If you're like me and value your time, go somewhere else.

Nice spot for walking with friends, stopping and taking a moment. Located next to the Assiniboine river you can walk to the water and enjoy the view or walk along the frozen river in the winter months.

Always interesting and enjoyable park patrons, lots of dog walkers and a nice free library located near by.

Learn some history about the RCAF and planes ftom the past. Quiet little park near the south gate of 17 Wing.

Friendly place. Well organised

Excellent displays! They have static displays of the F-86, CF-100, CF-101, CF-104 among others. Only Canadian fighters they're missing are a CF-5 and CF-18. Should totally consider adding those to the grounds to complete the collection. :) Very peaceful to wander around at night too.

Fantastic selection and the owner is very knowledgable and easy to deal with. Great prices on hard to find pieces.

Really impressed with the owner while I was there. He helped me out and gave me insight on my item. I am glad I saw the sign and dropped in.

Nostalgic and nice bit of town history. Can't see how you'd couldn't enjoy. Lots of cool pieces to look at.

I love bringing visitors here to see the cathedral. Beautiful in the daylight, but also stunning at night. Walking out the front you'll see the esplanade and the human rights museum at night, picture attached. Couldn't find Louis Riel's tombstone in the dark, though not the plaque that described the fire.

Had fun at a painr night. And got to check out the exhibits while things dried

I was really surprised on how rich this building is marble floors brass everywhere and the also that the materials used have such detail.

You do have to sign in with valid ID there are free guided tours and lots of free parking.

Also take the time to walk around outside this building and the work that was put into this is really worth the time.

I have lived in the Winnipeg area most of my life, and I never realized this park existed. It's a nice place to visit and see some of the Airforce's planes and equipment. Everything is within easy walking distance. There are plaques describing what you are seeing at each display.

Transcona is a old town with a ton of history. The Transcona Museum does a great job at displaying the deep roots of our community!

Great place friendly stuff it's not something big but if you have nothing to do just go there you will be entertained and will have fun.

This museum is so adorable. The staff/volunteers are so friendly and helpful, they seem to really enjoy being there. I was expecting more of a reading tour with not many activities so I was unsure how a child would take it. To my surprise, there were things to interact with just when the reading got "boring" to her which made pacing nice. There was also a little scavenger hunt with a prize at the end which I thought was a nice touch. There were even more interactive displays and things to do downstairs. My only complaints would be that I think one of the displays might be broken? And that I would have liked the museum to be open longer, it's impossible to take someone after work/school.

a very beautiful place

Interesting, would have liked to see more photos and stories of businesses and history of Transcona. I've loved here most of my life and I remember more than I'm seeing in the museum.

Such a nice little museum. Exhibits change throughout the year.

The park has been redone by the city and is very nice now. They cleared a lot of the bushes that people were hiding in. Cleaned it up. Planted new trees and flower beds. It has a nice sunny field and winding paths through the trees. They also redid the lighting to make it very bright at night.

The first place I experienced virtual reality.

My husband and I liked all the planes on display. We stayed in the park to have a little picnic. We enjoyed our time together as it was quiet and able to take our time checking all the planes closely.

Always been a great place to visit. Interesting works every time. Floe Edge is a must see

This website does not do this shop justice. It is beyond imagination. If you are looking for Inuit sculptures etc. go no further. If you can't find something in this shop you will not ever find it. I fully recommend it. We bought a beautiful piece and just love her to bits. Thank you both John and Richard for spending all the time that you did with us and for entertaining us so royally. If ever we are back in the good old Peg, which I hold so dear and near to my heart, we will pop by to see your wares. You should be so very proud of your surroundings. June and Nelson Quiroga

The sculpture and prints in this gallery are amazing. And, Richard, the owner is gracious, friendly and generous with his amazing knowledge of Inuit artists and Inuit culture. The website is a very, very limited introduction to the collection. You must go to Winnipeg.

So many things to look at and discuss. Looking at all the different types of appliances that were used, or just finding family names from WWII on the wall was exciting.
Go have a look! They ask for a monitory donation & sign your name in the guest book.

A great little museum with an interesting collection of artefacts about Transcona's history.

Beautiful sacred space with ties to many historic figures and events. Well worth the visit even if one is not religiously inclined as the view of downtown Winnipeg across the river is just postcard perfect.