Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Winnipeg, Canada

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.5 km
Ascend 45 m
Descend 50 m

Experience Winnipeg in Canada in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in WinnipegIndividual Sights in Winnipeg

Sight 1: Golden Boy

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Golden Boy Golden Boy statue by Charles Gardet / CC BY-SA 4.0

The Golden Boy is a northward-facing statue perched on the dome of the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Arguably the province's best-known symbol, the statue was modeled after the Roman god Mercury and is meant to represent the prosperity and entrepreneurial spirit of Manitoba.

Wikipedia: Golden Boy (Manitoba) (EN)

700 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 2: Dalnavert Museum & Visitors’ Centre

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Dalnavert, also known as MacDonald House, is a historic house museum located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It was designated as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1990.

Wikipedia: Dalnavert (EN), Website

603 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 3: Saint Mary’s Cathedral

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St. Mary's Cathedral is a cathedral church located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Winnipeg. Located at the corner of Saint Mary Avenue and Hargrave Street in downtown Winnipeg, St. Mary's is one of two Roman Catholic cathedrals in the city of Winnipeg; the other, St. Boniface Cathedral, is located across the Red River in the formerly independent city of Saint Boniface.

Wikipedia: St. Mary's Cathedral (Winnipeg) (EN), Website

962 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 4: Upper Fort Garry Provincial Heritage Park

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Upper Fort Garry Provincial Heritage Park

Fort Garry, also known as Upper Fort Garry, was a Hudson's Bay Company trading post located at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers in or near the area now known as The Forks in what is now central Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Wikipedia: Fort Garry (EN), Website

195 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Winnipeg Railway Museum

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Winnipeg Railway Museum

The Winnipeg Railway Museum was a railway museum located on tracks 1 and 2 within the Via Rail-operated Union Station in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Volunteers from the Midwestern Rail Association Inc., a non-profit organization founded in 1975, operated the museum.

Wikipedia: Winnipeg Railway Museum (EN), Website

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