Winnipeg Information

Spectacular venues like the Winnipeg Convention Centre and the MTS Centre, superb hotel facilities, incredible cuisine and a legendary reputation for friendly, genuine service and hospitality, make Winnipeg a great choice for your next meeting or convention.

Planning your next meeting?

Visit us online at www.destinationwinnipeg.ca and click on the icon for meeting planners. This new site makes planning your next meeting in Winnipeg quick and easy. A few clicks of the mouse and you can quickly find out about accommodations, restaurants, caterers, and entertainment packages. Visit us today, or call toll-free at 1-800-665-0204.

Amazing Diversity!

Winnipeg is a diverse place. Dining in Winnipeg may be the most challenging decision you'll make - the world's great cuisines are challenged in quality and quantity by our eclectic ethnic mix of culinary delights. Italian contemporary competes with Ukrainian traditional for your group's palate. Our wildly diverse architecture, the cultural mosaic of people and our thrilling entertainment options speak volumes about Winnipeg.

Simply Great Facilities

The Winnipeg Convention Centre is Canada's first convention facility. Ongoing upgrades have kept pace and in some areas exceed industry standards. With over 160,000 square feet of space in a pillarless environment, a state-of-the-art presentation theatre with all the latest technology and wonderful food, this property is perfect for you next meeting.

Winnipeg has seen an explosion of investment into our hotel properties. From the classical elegance of the Fairmont Winnipeg and the Fort Garry Hotel to the ultra-modern amenities of Club Regent Casino Hotel by Canad Inns Winnipeg, all of our top places to stay are busting with activity. There are 2,500 rooms downtown and 5,500 within 15 minutes of the city centre.

After-Hours Getaways

When you need a break and want to party, Winnipeg is alive with options. Musically, Winnipeg has been called the "cradle of the nation." Catch a set of fiery guitar-driven blues, cheer to local rock idols, dance, dance, dance in a techno trance, two-step to country swing, sing along with a Celtic tune, or relax to the mellow sounds of jazz. Sip a martini in a cool lounge, sample the local brew at a brew pub, enjoy a coffee and listen to a singer/songwriter pour out their heart. It's all here waiting for you.

Get Lucky!

Winnipeg has two large themed casinos. Recent additions have made them bigger and better than ever, with revolving entertainment stages, breathtaking new interiors, great restaurants and meeting rooms. True gambling excitement awaits your group. For an evening of entertainment, music, gaming, and dining try our state-of-the-art casinos in Winnipeg.

The Arts Of the Deal

Winnipeg is home to Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet. The dancers have delighted audiences around the world with their graceful creativity and innovative productions. Beginning in autumn, the ballet's season unfolds, attracting aficionados of both modern and classical ballet to an artistic feat fit for a king.

The creative spirit thrives in Winnipeg. One of the highlights of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) season is its cutting-edge New Music Festival, staged every January. The WSO experience is always something to sing about, from the classical to the contemporary to concerts especially for children and families.

Exercise your body and mind with an ArtWalk, a guided tour of some of Winnipeg's most diverse and provocative art galleries. Our art galleries and theatres provide unique spaces for receptions, and lots of atmosphere for special events.

The Manitoba Museum is a "must-see" on everyone's travel itinerary. Conveniently located in downtown Winnipeg, the museum features a full-size replica of The Nonsuch, a ship that sailed through Hudson Bay in the 1600s. Dockside reception facilities are available for group receptions, so don't miss the boat!

Opera, chamber music, modern dance, literature and so much more are yours to enjoy in a city famous for its artistic diversity, quality and quantity.

Every year, Winnipeg plays host to more than 130 festivals of every size and shape, catering to virtually every culture. From movies at the Local Heroes Film Festival to the legendary Folklorama, the largest cultural celebration of its kind in North America, Winnipeg has it all. Winter heats up with the annual Festival du Voyageur, a lively celebration of French-Canadian culture. Second only to the Quebec Winter Carnival, our festival features period clothing, authentic cuisine, spirited entertainment, an ice sculpture display and so much more for visitors to enjoy.

Hot Dogs and Home Runs!

It's family fun right from the opening pitch at CanWest Global Park, home of the Northern League's Winnipeg Goldeyes baseball team. Great sight lines, a feast of food kiosks, a children's play structure and good, old-fashioned baseball played on real grass by a competitive team awaits. The ball park is an ideal off-site venue for corporate events and conventions.

The summer and autumn sports scene is prime time for the Canadian Football League's Winnipeg Blue Bombers. There's always hard-hitting action over at the Canad Inns Stadium.

If it's winter in Canada, hockey is sporting priority #1. The American Hockey League's Manitoba Moose fill the bill for Winnipeggers at the bustling, cutting-edge MTS Centre. Moose games are geared toward family fun, with food, refreshments, entertainment, prizes and... oh yes - a fast-paced hockey game!

Go Exploring - Venture Out of the City

Winnipeg is an ideal central starting point for adventures in any direction in this diverse province. Meeting and outdoor facilities such as Oak Hammock Marsh, just a quick drive north of Winnipeg, offer an ideal site complete with canoe rides through the marsh. At Clear Lake, Gimli, Hecla and Falcon Lake, there are top-quality resorts, fully equipped for meetings and conventions, as well as great team-building activities. Of course, it's hard to forget the scenic hiking trails along pristine lakes and craggy rock faces.

Located a two-hour drive west of Winnipeg, the city of Brandon has impressive meeting and convention facilities. After your meetings in Brandon, enjoy great restaurants and clubs plus major events like the Royal Winter Fair and Brandon Folk Festival. If you're eager to learn about the history of the area, visit unique museums such the Daly House Museum and the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum. A short drive south takes you to the famous, lush International Peace Garden, located along the Manitoba/North Dakota border, while a drive north of Brandon leads to the spectacular Riding Mountain National Park. Visit the crystal clear lakes, hike a scenic trail and view wildlife such as moose, elk, bears and bison.

Regardless of where your meeting site is located, there is plenty of exploring to do in Manitoba. Outdoor enthusiasts will be thrilled by eastern Manitoba's world-class trophy fishing, set throughout the rugged Canadian Shield. Only the scenery can match the sport. First-rate parks and golf course are plentiful across Manitoba, as are some of the world's finest sandy beaches.

Have delegates add a few days' vacation into their plans. Venture north to Hudson Bay and the port of Churchill. Manitoba's north country is renowned for its polar bears and magnificent beluga whales. It's an outdoor adventure like no other.

Birding, wildlife viewing, hiking, cycling, canoeing, golfing, kayaking - there are countless ways to enjoy the great outdoors and the boundless natural wonders of our province. World-class theatre, dance, music, cultural festivals and award-winning cuisine offer another kind of marvelous adventure. So bring the family along and share your Manitoba experience with them.