Why go
- Capital city of Manitoba, Canada.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Centre of Canada Park.
- Served by Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG).
History
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of the Canadian province of Manitoba. It is centred on the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers. As of 2021, Winnipeg had a city population of 749,607 and a metropolitan population of 834,678, making it Canada's sixth-largest city and eighth-largest metropolitan area. In 2025, Winnipeg surpassed 850,000 residents, the city's estimated population reaching 850,260.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 23 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (CRJ, CRA, A320, ERJ, Embraer 190, A319) · 11 routes: Calgary*, Chicago*, Denver*, Edmonton*, Montreal*, Ottawa*, Regina*, Saskatoon*, Thunder Bay*, Toronto, Vancouver
- WestJet WS (737-700, 736, Dash 8-400) · 11 routes: Calgary, Edmonton, Las Vegas, London, Montreal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Vancouver
- Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight MO (AT4, FRJ) · 7 routes: Churchill, Flin Flon, Gillam, Rankin Inlet, Sanikiluaq, The Pas, Thompson
- Bearskin Lake Air Service JV (SWM) · 4 routes: Flin Flon, Kenora, Red Lake, The Pas
- Canadian North 5T (FRJ, ATR) · 2 routes: Churchill*, Rankin Inlet*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (737-700) · 2 routes: Edmonton*, Montreal*
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, ERJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Denver*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, CRJ, Embraer 170) · 1 route: Minneapolis*
- First Air 7F (73M, AT4) · 1 route: Rankin Inlet
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YWG has direct flights to 23 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Edmonton, Montreal, Rankin Inlet, Calgary, Chicago…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Winnipeg, Manitoba. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.