Red River College
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg's second-largest university, specializing in liberal arts.
University of Manitoba
Manitoba's largest university, offering Bachelors to PhDs.
Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface
French language university and technical college
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
(http://www.bluebombers.com), football canadian football league: canad inns stadium, 1465 maroons road next to polo park shopping centre. the blue bombers have a long history of support in the city. the bombers have made it to the league finals 21 times since 1937. they last won the grey cup in 1990; in 2007, they lost the final to saskatchewan, their friendly rivals. the cfl season starts in june and ends in november. tickets to see a game at canad inns stadium range from $20 to $75. in 2006, winnipeg hosted the grey cup. a new stadium, to be known as investors group field, is currently being built for the team at chancellor matheson road and university crescent on the university of manitoba campus and is expected to open for the 2012 season.
Entertainment
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
The WSO performs more than 80 concerts belonging to four major series: Masterworks, Musically Speaking, Pops, Sundays with the Family, and a variety of feature performances.
Le cercle Molière
Now in its 84th season, Le cercle Molière offers a wide range of styles and themes in a unique setting. An English synopsis is provided for all plays.
Pantages Playhouse Theatre
A designated historical landmark, Pantages plays host to local and international groups, both amateur and professional.
Rainbow Stage
Summer performances take place at Rainbow Stage in Kildonan Park, Canada's longest running outdoor theatre.
Cinematheque
Cinematheque is an intimate art film theatre devoted to screening the very best in Canadian, independent, foreign and alternative film.
Royal Winnipeg Ballet
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is known worldwide for its technical excellence and its eclectic repertoire. Strongly rooted in classical ballet, the RWBâs repertoire is diverse, ranging from the classics to innovative contemporary ballet.
Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra
The WJO showcases superb local artists and features appearances by exciting national and international guest artists.
Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Manitoba Theatre for Young People presents a full season of professional theatre for young people, age 3 to teen, and their families. One of the most respected theatre companies in Canada, for children or adults, MTYP presents 10 plays each season in their state-of-the-art, fully reconfigurable theatre. Each year, MTYP welcomes guest companies from around the world, as well as creating and presenting plays by the companyâs own artistic team. The season runs from October to May.
Manitoba Theatre Centre
Discover Canadaâs flagship regional theatre producing 10 exciting productions in two state-of-the-art venues: the Mainstage and the Warehouse along with a Master Playwright Festival and the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival. Main season runs October to May.
Manitoba Chamber Orchestra
The Manitoba Chamber Orchestra presents nine concerts in the acoustically superb Westminster United Church.
Manitoba Opera
Acclaimed artists from around the world join the finest Canadian singers, the Manitoba Opera Chorus, and the Winnipeg Sympony Orchestra.
Black Hole Theatre Company
From October to April, the Company performs works by established and emerging playwrights.
Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers
Each season WCD creates and presents new work from within the Company and also introduces Winnipeg audiences to some of the best choreography and dance from the rest of Canada.
Theatre in the Cemetery
Enjoy a unique and entertaining theatrical performance that takes you through the St. Boniface Cathedral's cemetery, one of the oldest in the city. Hear stories from French, Métis and Manitoban history while visiting gravesites of fascinating historic characters such as Louis Riel, founder of the province.
Little Opera Company
The Little Opera Company presents an intimate alternative to grand opera with chamber opera that is sung in English. "
Activities
Springhill Winter Sports Park
Just north of Winnipeg, Springhill includes 10 ski runs, a quad chairlift and a tow rope. The Terrain Parl offers something for all levels. Certified instructors and rentals available.
Tinkertown Family Fun Park
Outdoor amusement park with over 20 rides and attractions for kids.
The Golf Dome
Three-tier driving range, 18-hole mini golf, three virtual golf simulators.
Grand Prix Amusements
Go-kart racing on three challenging tracks with over 75 go-karts for ages four to adult. 18-hole pirate theme mini golf, bumper boats, bumper cars, batting cages, and arcades.
Thunder Rapids Fun Park
Five different types of go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, video games, jungle gym, picnic/bbq areas, 18-hole mini golf.
Fun Mountain Water Slide Park
Enjoy water slides, tropical theme mini golf, and bumber boat rentals.
Speedworld Indoor Kart Track
40km/h-50km/h real European style racing karts on a 1/4km indoor track with AMB timing system.
Gambling
McPhillips Street Station Casino
(http://www.casinosofwinni...). this casino, designed like a last-century railway village, offers a wide range of gaming options to suit all types of play and personal interest, including slots, table games, video gaming, and bingo. experience local and international entertainment in the concert bowl. grab a lunch or dinner buffet, sunday brunch or take a look at the new a-la-carte menu. take a multi-sensory magical history tour of manitoba aboard the millennium express. group tours are also available. located at 484 mcphillips street, open year-round; monday to saturday, 10:00 a.m. â 3:00 a.m., sunday, noon â 3:00 a.m. closed on selected holidays. for information, call toll free 1-800-265-3912.
Club Regent Casino
(http://www.casinosofwinni...). the casinos of winnipeg are the two largest casinos in western canada. with its exotic tropical theme, club regent casino is the best indoor vacation sensation in the nation. it boasts the second highest waterfall in the province and one of the largest walk-through aquariums in canada. this casino is a tropical forest filled with fun dining and the best local and international entertainment in the concert bowl and lounge. and donât forget the huge variety of games. group tours available. located at 1425 regent avenue w., open monday to saturday, 10:00 a.m. â 3:00 a.m., sunday, noon â 3:00 a.m. closed on selected holidays. for information, call 204 957-2700 or 1-800-265-3912.
Assiniboia Downs
(http://www.assiniboiadowns.com). live thoroughbred horse racing friday, saturday and sunday. sundays and holidays are family fun days with free childrenâs activities: petting farm, pony rides and giant inflatables. the licensed terrace dining room overlooks the race track. year-round simulcast wagering on races from around the globe. season runs from the beginning of may to the end of september. located at 3975 portage avenue. for information, call 204885-3330.
Tours
Old St. Boniface Walking Tours
Experience Winnipegâs French Quarter and history at its best. The tour will guide you through the rich history of the francophone community and the history of the French Quarter as you visit landmarks and observe historic architecture. Learn about the magnificent St. Boniface Cathedral, the great fire, and its new, modern design.
Decoding the Ancient Egyptian and Masonic Mysteries of the Manitoba Legislative Building
Uncover trails of occult clues concealed in the buildingâs architecture so intelligently masked it has escaped historians and visitors for nearly a hundred years!
Paddlewheel River Boats
Take a scenic river cruise aboard the Paddlewheel Queen or Paddlewheel Princess river boats. Dine, dance or just enjoy the evening on Winnipegâs beautiful rivers.
West End BIZ Mural Walking Tours
The West End BIZ offers walking tours of the areaâs 50+ murals throughout the summer months. They are fully guided and provide participants with information about the murals, historical facts about the area and entertaining stories about the West End.
Exchange District Walking Tours
Take a guided tour and lose yourself in the early 1900s Winnipeg. Steeped in history, the Exchange District tells the story of our cityâs transition from a boomtown to Canadaâs current cultural oasis. Knowledgeable and dynamic tour guides tell tales of power, corruption and past heroism while you enjoy an exceptional collection of architecture from both inside and out.
Haunted Winnipeg Bus Tours
Are you ready to investigate the paranormal? Are you up to photographing mysterious lights and orbs? Join the tour âundertaker,â who is âdyingâ to tell you historical tales of haunted sites and peculiar activities that take place at famous haunted locations throughout Winnipeg.
Routes on the Red
Explore the culture, geography, history and wildlife of Manitobaâs Red River Valley with more than 20 self-directed Routes on the Red Tours. Spend an afternoon or day walking in the footsteps of voyageurs, discovering the legacy of glaciers and grasslands or cycling the shores of ancient Lake Agassiz.
Festivals
Red River Exhibition
The largest annual fair in Manitoba.
Winnipeg Folk Festival
One of North America's premier outdoor music festivals. Features music performances, a folk school, programs for young performers and young visual artists, over 100 artisans, childrenâs programming, a visual art exhibition, and a food village that encourages the use of local, organic and fair trade ingredients.
Le Festival du Voyageur
Western Canada's largest winter festival. For 10 days in February, this fur-trade-themed celebration lights up Saint Boniface, Winnipeg's French Quarter.
Folklorama
The largest and longest running multicultural event of its kind in the world. Cultural pavilions are spread out at various locations throughout the city for two weeks in August, with a wonderful variety of music, dancing, and food showcasing the city's amazing ethnic diversity.
TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
In June, with performers in multiple venues around town.
The city is home to several festivals.
Pride Winnipeg Festival
Pride in Winnipeg has been celebrated annually since 1987, and has evolved from a one-day event into a 10-day festival filled with pride, confidence, fun, colour, music, laughter, optimism, and activism. Winnipeg Pride is the Pride of the Prairies â the largest celebration of LGBTTQ culture between Toronto and Vancouver.
Gimli Icelandic Festival
The second oldest continuous ethnic festival in North America, includes contests and a parade.
Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival
North America's second largest Fringe Festival, held every July.