Esplanade Riel and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights at dusk, reflected in the Red River

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Winnipeg at the forks

The meeting of two rivers, a pedestrian bridge to Saint-Boniface, a glass museum, and a great city park.

Photo: Esplanade Riel and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights at dusk, reflected in the Red River, Ethan Sahagun, CC BY 4.0

Day 1 · The rivers
The Forks and the riverwalk, Esplanade Riel to Saint-Boniface Cathedral, and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights or a legislative tour.
Day 2 · The park or the prairie
Assiniboine Park, The Leaf or the sculpture garden, or a half-day at FortWhyte Alive.

The guides for this trip

The Assiniboine Park Pavilion in frost and fog on a winter morning

Manitoba · Canada

Winnipeg

A meeting place at the forks of two rivers, with a glass museum, a golden statue on the legislative dome, and a great city park.

14 things to do8 free

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Gas, meals, tickets and parking are extra. We favour free and low-cost stops.