How to Find Cheap Hotels in Winnipeg, Canada

Winnipeg, the capital of the Canadian province of Manitoba, is also known as "The Peg" and "The Heart of the Continent." Located near the geographical center of North America, Winnipeg, Canada, is in close proximity to hundreds and hundreds of lakes and rivers, making it a paradise for those who love fishing, hunting, and boating.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access to make reservations

Accommodations in Winnipeg

1. To book accommodations, contact Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). Consider a mid-priced hotel from one of the large chains if your budget permits. Many hotels in Winnipeg are quite cheap, running from $50 to $100 per night.

2. Stay at a motor lodge or motel for cheap accommodations. Expect to pay less than $50 per night, even if you're part of a large group.

3. Choose one of the many campgrounds surrounding Winnipeg for cheap accommodations. Canada is a haven for campers.

4. Visit one of Winnipeg's many hostels designed for backpackers and students. Rates can be less than $10 per night.

Transportation in Winnipeg, Canada

5. Fly to Winnipeg International Airport.

6. Consider renting a car as your best option in Winnipeg. The city is quite spread out, and because it can get very cold, you want to avoid having to wait at a bus stop for long periods of time.

7. Use the bus if you want to confine your travels to the inner city. Winnipeg Transit runs buses from the airport to downtown every twenty minutes.

Explore Winnipeg, Canada

8. Visit Fort Whyte Nature Centre, within the city limits. You can stroll across boardwalks through the marshes, visit the enclosed 70-acre bison habitat, and see many native birds and fish.

9. Visit the Winnipeg Zoo, which is considered to be one of the finest in Canada.

10. See the Western Canadian Aviation Museum for its large collection of historical aircraft.

11. Take a ride on the river in a paddlewheel boat or a canoe in the summertime.

Tips & Warnings

• The city's buses are free during blizzards and other harsh conditions.
• The buses in Winnipeg stop running shortly after midnight, so if you find yourself out late, you may have to take a cab back to the hotel, which can be expensive.
• Bring mosquito repellent during the warmer months of the year. The size and tenacity of Canadian mosquitoes is legendary.