Canada’s

heart is calling

Canada’s heart is calling

MANITOBA

In the middle of Canada, you’ll find a destination with exhilarating and immersive experiences that will leave you with memories that last a lifetime.

In Manitoba, the longing for travel is felt in the heart. Whether your heart needs quiet, or it needs to race, sing or reflect, Canada’s Heart is Calling. The experiences are wild, breathtaking and limitless. Manitoba offers surprising opportunities for visitors looking for adventure, to get off the beaten track or to have a heart-stirring experience.

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Churchill

Churchill, a remote frontier town (pop. 900) on Manitoba’s northern Hudson Bay coastline, is a magnet for adventurers seeking a wildlife experience similar to a safari in Kenya or visit to the Galapagos Island. Experiencing Churchill’s natural wonder triumvirate—kayaking with belugas, chasing northern lights and locking eyes with a polar bear—is a bucket list adventure.

Winnipeg

Winnipeg, Manitoba’s capital city, is a perfect blend of urban metropolis, lively charm and proximity to endless nature. The city’s neighborhoods offer an exciting mix of architecture, shopping, cultural experiences and culinary surprises. With a population of 750,000, Winnipeg is home to diverse communities. Numerous festivals, powwows, art exhibitions, sporting and music events offer countless opportunities for urban explorers.

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Riding Mountain National Park

Riding Mountain National Park rises above the surrounding prairie and offers perfect terrain for hiking, biking and countless ways to relax beside the picturesque Clear Lake. In addition to moose, wolves, black bears and elk, there is also a resident herd of prairie bison at Lake Audy. Whether it’s camping, cottages, boutique hotels or conference center and spas, Riding Mountain National Park has accommodation options for all.

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STAY WILD

Find your next adventure in Manitoba.

See wild polar bears in their natural habitat.

In October and November, visitors to the North can view polar bears as they prepare to venture out onto the sea ice for the winter. Whether you are viewing from tundra vehicles designed to travel carefully over the delicate terrain or getting up close and personal on walking safaris—meanwhile staying at remote eco wilderness lodge set in the middle of the barren tundra—these moments are life altering and only a few get to witness these incredible predators in their natural habitat.

Meet thousands of belugas as they gather near Churchill.

Every July and August, the western edge of Hudson Bay is home to 60,000 curious beluga whales. Nearly 5,000 of those whales make their way into the Churchill river estuaries to feed, mate and calve. Visitors can view them on a boat tour, zodiacs, kayak excursion, stand-up paddleboard or aqua glide™ above them on a mat that floats on the water.

View the northern lights up to 300 nights a year.

Churchill is one of the best places in the world to view the northern lights (aurora borealis). Due to its position under the auroral oval, the northern lights can be seen in Churchill up to300 nights a year; however, the clear, dark skies of winter between January and March tend to offer the most optimal viewing conditions.

Experience
world-class fishing on pristine lakes.

If you’re looking for some serious rod and reel time on world-class fisheries, Manitoba has a staggering range of choices for any need, comfort level and budget. Each region of the province offers signature experiences and service options—from five-star luxury lodges on secluded lakes to drive-to opportunities for fishing right from the shoreline.

Explore Manitoba’s parks and wild places.

Manitoba’s breathtaking landscapes are preserved thanks to 92 provincial parks, 15 provincial forests and two national parks. With dozens of parks, forests and protected landscapes, outdoor enthusiasts are sure to love Manitoba. Whether you seek adventure, relaxation, solitude or community, there is an outdoor adventure waiting for you.

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Experience Winnipeg’s capital city charms.

The capital city of Manitoba is home to a wide variety of culinary experiences sure to delight any traveler. From beloved cozy diners to small plates restaurants and charming wine bars and distilleries that turn local grains into delightful drinks, there’s something for everyone’s taste buds in Winnipeg.

Gather for a meal inspired by local cuisine.

The Leaf – Canada’s Diversity Gardens is one of Manitoba’s newest attractions with indoor and outdoor spaces that explore connections between people and plants. The Gardens at The Leaf is a 30-acre revitalized outdoor space divided into six uniquely themed gardens touching on connections with food, senses and Indigenous cultures and languages.

Learn about the history of Manitoba’s Indigenous cultures.

The National Indigenous Residential School Museum, situated on the Long Plain First Nation adjacent to Portage la Prairie, is designated as a National Historic Site. The museum is uniquely located inside the former Portage la Prairie residential school which operated for more than 60 years. Inside are historical artifacts and documents to memorialize those who attended the schools and help survivors along their healing journeys.

Enjoy a thriving events scene.

Winnipeg is home to performing arts groups like the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. Whether you watch a heart-wrenching performance or visit a thought-provoking exhibit, you’ll leave you with a changed outlook on life. Or if you’re looking for a thrill, Manitoba’s sports scene is sure to deliver! Be it a Winnipeg Blue Bombers or Winnipeg Jets game, your heart will race from the excitement!

Take a journey from darkness to light.

Broaden your horizons with a visit to one of Manitoba’s world-class attractions. Winnipeg is home to the world’s only museum dedicated to human rights (Canadian Museum for Human Rights) as well as the largest public collection of Inuit art (Qaumajuq at the Winnipeg Art Gallery). Explore Canada’s aviation history at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada and view arctic wildlife at Assiniboine Park’s “Journey to Churchill” exhibit.

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Canada’s heart is calling