Editor's Choice Attractions

Explore the historical foundations and cultural hubs of Winnipeg through this selection of landmarks. Visit the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers at Upper Fort Garry and The Forks Market, a central gathering place for trade and local goods. Discover the region’s fur trade history at Fort Gibraltar or delve into specialized archives at the Manitoba Electrical Museum and the Royal Canadian Mint. The list also features the preserved Romanesque Revival ruins of a 19th-century Trappist monastery and the evolution of local law enforcement at the Winnipeg Police Museum.

The Forks Market

Something between a farmers' market, souvenir and delicacies shops - something for everyone!

The Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint is the mint of Canada and a Crown corporation, operating under the Royal Canadian Mint Act.

Upper Fort Garry Provincial Heritage Park

Fort Garry, also known as Upper Fort Garry, was a Hudson's Bay Company trading post located at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine…

Fort Gibraltar

Fort Gibraltar was founded in 1809 by Alexander Macdonell of Greenfield of the North West Company in present-day Manitoba, Canada.

Manitoba Electrical Museum

Manitoba Electrical Museum and Education Centre is a museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, dedicated to the electrical history of Manitoba.

Trappist Monastery Ruins

Preserved stone shells of an 1892 Romanesque Revival monastery. The site includes the remains of the church and guesthouse, which were gutted by fire in 1983 after the Cistercian monks relocated.

Winnipeg Police Museum

Located within the police headquarters, this museum documents the force's history since 1874. Exhibits include a restored 1925 REO Speedwagon patrol wagon, historical uniforms, and early forensic equipment.