Cheap Flights to Winnipeg

Come to visit the capital of Manitoba-Winnipeg Canada. A city jam packed with things to do and places to see there are also many cheap flights to Winnipeg Canada, making it an attractive tourist destination. Winnipeg has a long and rich history, dating back to thousands of years ago, when it was first home to the First Nations indigenous people. Following the arrival of the French in 1738, it soon after became a fur trading post and home to many French and British. Dubbed the 'cultural cradle of Canada,' Winnipeg is widely renowned for its rich diversity of art, architecture, music and cultural festivals.

Although relatively a small city, Winnipeg is truly a cultural hub. The Manitoba Museum is one such popular cultural destination, featuring a museum, planetarium and science gallery. With a variety of rotating exhibits, some of the many things you can enjoy at the museum are plant and animal fossils, 17th century ships, a matrix mirror room and 'CSI,' where guests can help solve a murder using forensic evidence.

Another excellent chance to view art and culture in Winnipeg is by visiting the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, featuring over 300 bronze sculptures in addition to gorgeous fish ponds, gardens, paths and a small museum featuring work of the acclaimed artist Leo Mol. A note to more conservative visitors: many of the sculptures are featured in the buff, so be forewarned. The garden is an excellent free attraction and a favorite of locals and tourists alike. You can get more info on tourist attractions here.

There are also a number of excellent festivals featured throughout the year. Some of the yearly festivals which Winnipeg hosts are the Aboriginal Day Live & Festival, the Canad Inns Winter Wonderland and the Festival du Voyageur, a celebration of the French culture of Manitoba, and a winter festival all in one. Other annual festivals include Spiritfest, a week-long street party in summer, Folklorama, a summer culture celebrating the excitement of folklore, and the New Music Festival, and international festival hosted by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Be sure to check out the city of Winnipeg's website in order to schedule your flight to Winnipeg during your favorite festival!

If you'd also like to check out the scenic landscape and nature of Winnipeg, the Oak Hammock Marsh is a great place to go bird watching and explore 30 km of trails and wetlands. The marsh also features a rooftop observation deck and interactive exhibits which talk about conservation as well as the animal life found at the marsh. There are tons of things to do at the marsh including canoe rides, animal tracking and critter feeding. This is an excellent place to spend an afternoon with the family or for the nature and environment lover.

Named Canada's greatest neighborhood,' Osborne Village is an eclectic little community which once was renowned as a bohemian meeting spot. The main street has a ton of interesting little shops and boutiques, great places to eat like Ethiopian food restaurants and sushi and an excellent nightlife. It's a great place to just take a stroll, do a little shopping and just grab a bite to eat.

Winnipeg is an excellent city and a true art and cultural Mecca, with a variety of annual festivals, art, historical and cultural events. It's an excellent place to consider taking your next vacation, and a popular choice for singles, couples and families alike.If you would like more information about Winnipeg Click here.

Top attractions in Winnipeg

Forks National Historic Site

"The Forks" is a historically significant place located in Downtown Winnipeg where the Red River meets with the Assiniboine River. It is the point of confluence of the two rivers. Both the rivers were part of larger continent-wide waterways. This site has always been a highly important origin and destination point for river transportation as well as for commerce and settlements. Fort Rouge, Fort Gibraltar and the two Forts' Garry were all historically located in The Forks.

Leo Mol Sculpture Garden

Dr. and Mrs. Mol inaugurated Leo Mol Sculpture Garden within the Assiniboine Park on June 18, 1992. The one-of-its-kind sculpture garden has mesmerized many awe-struck art lovers. The Leo Mol Sculpture Garden is part lush garden, part museum and part art gallery. Located in Manitoba province, near the Pavilion, this combination of nature and art is unique in the world. There are hundreds of sculptures that would keep you engrossed for an entire day as you stroll around the garden pathways.

Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre

Like its name suggests, Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre is the favorite haunt of archaeologists and geologists. It is situated in Morden, Manitoba at the lower floors of the Morden Recreational Complex and is a very popular educational destination for all ages especially kids with programs such as Fossil Dig Programs, School Programs and Kids Programs among others. It is always counted in the top destinations to visit in Manitoba.