Sightseeing in Winnipeg - what to see. Complete travel guide
A small town Winnipeg, located nearby a lake with the same name, needed a hundred of years to turn from a modest settlement into a modern megalopolis and a center of industry and tourism of Canada. This city has become very popular among immigrants due to cheap prices for apartments, so while walking on the streets of Winnipeg you can hear English, French, Ukrainian and Russian languages. Such cultural diversity couldn’t have failed to make an impact on the traditions of the city and so today there are many cultural centers in Winnipeg.
The main city’s sight is Royal Canadian Mint that makes coins for Canada and some other countries even nowadays. Entering this building is prohibited, but you will be amazed even by the look of this house as its architecture is really unusual.
In the business district of the city is situated a very beautiful historic building. This building is home to The Marlborough Hotel, whose interior is full of harmony and aristocratic … Open
Among the cultural centers of the city is the Ed Leith Cretaceous. It presents visitors with a collection of archaeological finds related to the Cretaceous period. In this museum, visitors can see the skeletons of dinosaurs and huge fish, as well as a collection of unique fossils, which are more than 100 million years old. This museum has many information panels, so even an independent tour of it promises to be very exciting.
Some hotels in Winnipeg are very popular among wealthy travelers. One of such is reputable The Fairmont Winnipeg. It occupies a very astonishing and large-scale modern building which makes … Open
While walking around the city you can see a lot of interesting sculptures. One of the most effective and recognizable is the sculpture Golden Boy. This sculpture is remarkable, first of all, by an unusual arrangement; it is mounted on the top of the dome of the building of the legislative assembly. The height of this statue is more than 5 meters, and it is located at an altitude of 77 meters, so you can see the figure of the golden boy from many areas of Winnipeg. The sculpture which was installed in 1919, symbolizes the god of Mercury - the patron of commercial affairs.
Winnipeg is set to offer travelers several charming hotels with historical scenery. One of the most attractive establishments from this point of view is The Fort Garry Hotel. The hotel … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Winnipeg and surroundings
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National and city parks around Winnipeg
♥ Provincial Park 'Memorial Provincial Park' , 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'Upper Fort Garry Heritage Provincial Park' , 2.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'Trappist Monastery Provincial Park' , 14.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'St. Norbert Provincial Park' , 14.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'Duff Roblin Provincial Park' , 14.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'Memorial Provincial Park' , 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'Upper Fort Garry Heritage Provincial Park' , 2.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'Trappist Monastery Provincial Park' , 14.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'St. Norbert Provincial Park' , 14.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'Duff Roblin Provincial Park' , 14.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
Art galleries in Winnipeg and around
♥ Art museum 'Winnipeg Art Gallery' Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Winnipeg Art Gallery' Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Winnipeg from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Nekoma Base
From the series “Famous Abandoned Military Bases and Forts”
Check on the map: Distance from Winnipeg center - 169.5 km.
The base was built during the Cold War and had been intended to intercept Soviet missiles. The Nekoma Base became the first missile defense system in the US. The object was finished in 1975. However, the complex was abolished just a few years after commissioning. For more than 40 years the military construction has been disregarded. Travellers and tourists notice it only due to the original exterior design. The military base has not been guarded for a long time, so everyone can explore its territory. The Nekoma Military Base is especially popular with those travellers who want to take impressive photos in unusual places. …
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