Winnipeg is full of stories most people never hear.
In two hours, discover why this is one of Canada's most surprising cities—aboard a comfortable, climate-controlled trolley with a professional local guide.
From the charming streets of St. Boniface to the historic Exchange District and the iconic Manitoba Legislative Building, you'll see over 70 of the city's most famous landmarks and hear the stories that make them unforgettable. Here's a taste of what's in store:
- Why Winnipeg should rightfully be called “Secret New York”
- How a local brewery unknowingly inspired Budweiser's most famous marketing campaign
- The house where Neil Young grew up, and Winnipeg's connection to one of the most iconic songs of the 1970s
- Which cartoon character is an honorary Winnipegger (no, it's not Winnie the Pooh—though that's a Winnipeg storey too)
- The young Winnipegger named Terry Fox whose decision to go for a run changed Canada forever
- Winnipeg's unexpected, somewhat shocking connection to James Bond
Your route takes in city centre Winnipeg and its major attractions, including the Canada Life Centre (home to the NHL's Winnipeg Jets); The Forks—the most-visited place in Manitoba—and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights; the historic French community of St. Boniface; the Exchange District, home to one of North America's finest collections of turn-of-the-century architecture and a filming location for films including Capote, Shall We Dance, and November 1963; and tree-lined residential neighbourhoods, including the homes of Neil Young and suffragette Nellie McClung.
Along the way, you'll also step off the trolley for a short walk (5–7 minutes) through the Back Alley Arctic Art Gallery—a full city block of large-scale murals tucked into a residential back lane, and one of the most photographed stops on the tour.
This is a storytelling tour, not a history lecture—built for first-time visitors who want a complete overview of Winnipeg without planning or navigating unfamiliar streets, travellers short on time who want the highlights efficiently, and even lifelong Winnipeggers looking to experience their own city in a new way.
