Esplanade Riel pedestrian bridge is remarkable from an architectural point of view, and offers a panoramic view of the most impressive attractions of our city. This structure links the poetry of the... More »
Sports and Outdoor Activities
Former Trappist Monastery Guesthouse
In keeping with the Trappist tradition of hospitality, this former Trappist guesthouse was built in 1912 to provide comfortable lodging to visitors of the monastery. The guesthouse’s functional... More »
Fort Gibraltar and la Maison du Bourgeois
The Fort is a reproduction of the original built by the North-West Company around 1810. During the fur-trade era the Voyageurs, also known as "coureurs des bois", worked tirelessly for companies like... More »
Jardins Saint-Léon Gardens
Winnipeg’s only Francophone outdoor market, Jardins Saint-Léon Gardens is popular with Winnipeggers who seek fresh, locally-grown, fruits, vegetables, flowers and bedding plants. More »
La Barrière Park
Located just west of the community of St. Norbert, the park is a great place for canoeing, fishing, hiking and biking. More »
La Vérendrye Bowling Lanes
A well-established 16 lane 10-pin bowling centre with Pro Shop operated by 2005 Amateur World Champion Mike Schmidt. Fully licensed premises with snack bar. More »
La Vérendrye Park and La Vérendrye Monument
One of the great Canadian explorers, Pierre Gaultier de Varennes de la Vérendrye, established Fort Rouge in 1738, the first outpost at the site that would later become Winnipeg. The La V... More »
Lagimodière-Gaboury Park
Located on land given to Jean-Baptiste Lagimodière by Lord Selkirk, the park is located at the site of the first Francophone settlement in Western Canada. Lagimodière was given the land... More »
Place Saint-Norbert
At the site of the former orphanage (1905-1948), managed by the Misericordia Sisters, the Saint-Norbert Heritage Group gathered a former butcher shop, a log house, a Red River cart and the La Barri... More »
(204) 269-3229
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Provencher Park
Featuring many century old oak trees, this park is situated on the south side of Provencher Blvd. It was the site of the original St. Boniface College which was almost completely destroyed by... More »
Seine River Trail (1.25 km)
Starting from Lagimodière-Gaboury Park, this beautiful nature trail follows the winding Seine River through Old St. Boniface to the Red River. Here, just five minutes from downtown, you can... More »
St. Norbert Heritage Trail
Take in the best of St. Norbert’s heritage in one outing! This 30 km trail will thrill hikers, cyclists, amateur equestrians, kayakers and canoeists. Connected to the Trans-Canada Trail, the St... More »
St. Norbert Provincial Heritage Park
The park lies where the La Salle River flows into the Red River. On display are three 19th century log homes and exhibits illustrating the evolution of the community through Métis... More »
St. Vital Park
One of Winnipeg’s most beautiful parks, it lies on the east bank of the Red River (River Road, just north of Bishop Grandin Boulevard). It features a pond, several hiking trails, a playground... More »
(204) 986-7623
add to trip logThe Old St. Boniface Trail (9 km)
Walk the Old St. Boniface Trail and discover the many hidden pearls of this historic quarter. Follow the Trail (part of the Trans-Canada Trail), to the Forks and view Old St. Boniface from the other... More »
