How to Find Hotels in Winnipeg, Canada

Winnipeg is the geographical center of Canada and capital of the Manitoba province. With many cultural areas of interest, Winnipeg draws visitors from around the world.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Credit card
• Hotel reservation
• Plane tickets
• Computer
• Luggage
• Map
• Rental car

Know Your Destination

1. Get acquainted with Winnipeg. It is located far from other large cities in Canada.

2. Be prepared for a little snow in winter. "Winterpeg," as it's affectionately called, has long snow-filled winters.

3. Go where the action is. Winnipeg has a population of almost 620,000 people.

4. Discover Winnipeg's cultural side. It is the home of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and major aboriginal cultural centers.

5. Speak English in Canada, or French if you prefer. Both are official languages, along with some aboriginal languages.

Travel to Winnipeg

6. Fly to Winnipeg International Airport, which is one of the few 24-hour airports in Canada.

7. Get on a train to Winnipeg. It is served by VIA Rail, Canadian Pacific Railway, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Manitoba and Canadian Pacific Railway.

8. Take a bus from the U.S. or from another point in Canada.

Go From Place to Place

9. Take a bus on Winnipeg's excellent city line to get to Winnipeg's thriving Chinatown.

10. Walk to downtown Winnipeg to visit sites like the Chinese Cultural Centre.

11. Have fun traveling on a water taxi. In the summer, these water taxis service various downtown areas for around $10 or so.

Choose Accommodations

12. To book accommodations, contact Destination Winnipeg at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

13. Get a room in a mid-priced hotel close to the city. Prices range from below $100 per night to around $150 per night.

14. Stay at one of Winnipeg's most luxurious spa hotels for a package deal.

15. Find your accommodations near Winnipeg's Rivers Heights District for easy access to boutiques and restaurants.

16. Book a room at one of Winnipeg's bed and breakfasts for a quiet stay.

Seek Out Tourist Destinations and Attractions

17. Go to the Captain Kennedy Tea House and Museum to enjoy a meal and look at the museum's flower gardens.

18. Stroll through the Aboriginal Centre, which offers aboriginal culture exhibits alongside traditional cuisine.

19. Catch one of the city's large festivals.

20. Visit the beautiful St. Boniface Cathedral.

21. Play some golf at the Bel Acres Golf and Country Club.

22. Go to the Air Force Heritage Museum and Air Park.

Tips & Warnings

• Tipping and service charges vary between 10 and 15 percent. Porters and train station attendants expect around a buck per bag.