Things to do in Winnipeg this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Winnipeg this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Winnipeg
The Forks
FamilyDowntown
Historic river junction with market, patios and skate plaza.
Assiniboine Park
OutdoorsTuxedo
Gardens, the Leaf conservatory, free outdoor theatre.
Exchange District
CultureExchange
Heritage warehouses turned galleries and cafés.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
CultureThe Forks
Architectural showpiece, one of Canada's best museums.
Grand Beach
OutdoorsLake Winnipeg
White-sand dunes an hour north.
Red River Mutual Trail
OutdoorsThe Forks
World-record holder: longest naturally frozen skate trail.
Festival du Voyageur Site
CultureSaint-Boniface
Snow sculptures + maple taffy + fiddle music.
Where to eat
Deer + Almond
$$$Global small plates · Exchange
Inventive, dim, the city's tasting-menu darling.
Clementine
$$Brunch · Exchange
Best brunch on the prairies, line by 9.
Across the Board Game Café
$Café / Comfort · Exchange
1,000 board games, sandwiches and milkshakes.
Segovia
$$Spanish tapas · Osborne
Tiny room, sherry, jamón.
Live & on stage
Winnipeg Folk Festival
Birds Hill Park · Jul 10–13 · Folk
Festival du Voyageur Summer Series
Saint-Boniface · Aug 9–10 · Francophone / Roots
Real Love Summer Fest
St. Malo · Aug 15–17 · Indie
Festival du Voyageur
Voyageur Park · Feb 13–22 · Folk / Trad
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: The Forks, Assiniboine Park, Exchange District. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.