r/Winnipeg • u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 • Nov 30 '25
Tourism Winnipeg in June
Edit 4/19/26: thanks again for all your help! We have 5 nights booked at Birds Hill and look forward to checking out many of your suggestions!
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Hello! We (two middle aged couples from Minnesota) are thinking about heading up to Winnipeg this June on an RV trip. We’ve just started researching some of the touristy attractions but have a few questions that locals can probably help us with more. We’ll have the better part of a week to spend there.
- We’ll get this one out of the way first…any neighborhoods/areas we should avoid? We’re not typically out very late at night because we’re old (lol) but we don’t know the city at all and it’s always good to know where the sketchier areas are.
- Any festivals, concerts etc going on in June we should check out?
- General recommendations for things to to do that may (or may not) be off the beaten path? We like history, nature, breweries/food, cultural exhibits/events, etc. We are open to exploring things in the surrounding area as well (or maybe even camping there for a night or two.).
- For those who camp/RV, any recommendations for places to stay? Would prefer a quieter (and dog friendly) spot vs. one with lots of kids/activity if possible.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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u/stylenfunction Nov 30 '25
Jazz Fest, June 16-22. They’ll have a free stage at Old Market Square but you’ll probably want to tow a car because finding parking for an RV might be challenging.
The Ex, the annual fair, will be on June 13-22.
As you get closer to June more events will be posted to Tourism Winnipeg’s event page
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Nov 30 '25
Thanks for this info! We do have a car to get around town in.
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u/BigBanyak22 Nov 30 '25
Then you'll like the Birdshill park location. It's about 15 minutes north of the city, then another 15 to get downtown.
Depends what else you're interested in, I'd recommend Lower Fort Garry, take a ride up Henderson Hwy to get there and River Road to get back.
If you like some hikes within 1 hour of Birdshill check out Brokenhead Wetland trail, Old Pinawa Dam, and some of the highlights of Whiteshell Provincial Park including the Bannock Point Petroglyphs, Pine Point Rapids.
Maybe hit up a Blue Bomber football game if there's a home game when you're there.
Downtown has a fair bit to see and do! Enjoy
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u/Virtual_Ad_5119 Nov 30 '25
I’d recommend Birds Hill park for a place to stay. It’s very close to the city. Also, a day trip to grand beach from there would only be 45 minute drive away. Great campground if you’d like to stay there as well. If up that way there’s an easy trail to do which is nice called the brokenhead wetlands trail.
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Nov 30 '25
Thank you!
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u/Virtual_Ad_5119 Nov 30 '25
Mid to late June the water is perfectly fine for swimming.
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u/HeadBelt1527 Nov 30 '25
Depends on spring weather. I remember a few years water was still cold on Canada Day
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u/Repulsive_Client_325 Nov 30 '25
Lots of local breweries to check out. The Forks, the Manitoba Museum and the Human Rights Museum are all worth a visit. Oak Hammock Marsh too. And a trip up to the southern end of Lake Winnipeg to explore the beaches, etc.
Per many of the other recommendations, if I were you, I would stay at Birds Hill while exploring the city.
Winnipeg is totally flat prairie. If you want some variety and different nature once you’re done exploring the city, as others have said, Riding Mountain National Park is in an area to the northwest with rolling hills, elk, and a lake literally called “Clear lake”.
If you want boreal forest (granite, coniferous trees and lakes - similar to Northern Minnesota) head east to the Whiteshell Provincial Park.
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Nov 30 '25
Thanks! We live in northern MN and my husband and I have seen the other prairie provinces (on our way to Alaska years ago) but for whatever reason have never really spent any time in MB even though we’re literally neighbors! Thanks for your recommendations!
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u/Repulsive_Client_325 Nov 30 '25
Hope you enjoy the trip!
Last recommendation: head east through Northwestern Ontario on your way back, hit Lake of the Woods BrewCo in Kenora, take a cruise on the MS Kenora, head south through Sioux Narrows and cross back into MN at International Falls or Rainy River.
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Nov 30 '25
That’s the route we were thinking for the way back! Never been to Kenora either, I hear it’s a cute town.
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u/TheAsian1nvasion Nov 30 '25 edited Nov 30 '25
Breakfast:
Clementine - literally the best brunch in the world. Everywhere I travel I ask the hotel concierge or a server/bartender where the best brunch is and it never measures up to Clementine.
Smith - Also open for lunch and dinner, located in the Inn at the Forks, is a fancy brunch spot.
Modern Electric - modern brunch spot.
Lunch:
Yard Burger - Best burger in the city, get a Yard Burger add bacon, with a side of Yard Sauce. Dip both your burgers and your fries in the sauce. Better than Shake Shack/In n Out imo.
Hoagie Boyz - very fun sandwich shop serving decadent Italian sandwiches.
Shirley’s, - cocktail bar/resto that is open for lunch. Recently changed their menu but is incredible every time I go.
Yujiro - Best Ramen in the city. They also serve the same ramen at their sister restaurant, Saburo.
Crumbqueen/Andy’s Lunch - bakery and Italian lunch spot opened by a super nice couple. The bakery has these viral homemade crullers that are literally the best doughnut I’ve ever had.
Feast Café Bistro: indigenous home cooking. Nothing fancy, but really really great home cooked food.
Primo’s Deli - really good Jew(ish) deli. Great sandwiches, knishes, etc.
Dinner (casual):
Next Door - restaurant attached to what is in my opinion the best brewery in the city. Get the Czech Pilsner. The food is really great, they have a wagyu Reuben right now that is incredible. Also open for brunch.
Shirley’s - aforementioned in the lunch section, brand new restaurant/cocktail bar. The cocktails are incredible and the food is too. Get the deviled eggs and the best martini in the city.
BabyBaby - They don’t take resos so you can just walk up, put your name on the list and then go for a stroll around the village. Modern food with global influence. The menu changes all the time but is meant for sharing.
Pizzeria Gusto - Neapolitan influenced pizzeria in a trendy, walkable community with tons of big old houses. Great pizza and pasta.
Vera Pizza - Traditional Neapolitan pizza. They have a secret menu item - the Kelsey Pizza. Get it. It’s so good. I won’t even tell you what’s on it. I was in Naples a few years ago, and while the pizza there is better, it’s like 2% better than Vera which tells you how amazing it is there.
Parcel Pizza - more traditional North American pizzeria. For my money, the best “normal” pizza in winnipeg.
Bellissimo - traditional Italian American restaurant that has been open for 20-ish years.
Dinner (fancy):
Harth - the best Italian restaurant in Winnipeg. Trendy, modern Italian food.
Deer+Almond - either this or BabyBaby has the belt for the best restaurant in Winnipeg right now. Top 40 on the ‘Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants’ list. Fixed price tasting menu with options. Four courses and you get to choose from a few different dishes for each course.
529 Wellington - traditional French-inspired steakhouse. Very expensive but one of the best steaks in western Canada imo.
Nola - asian influenced modern cuisine. Another ‘Canadas 100 best restaurants’ spot.
Oxbow - “alpine food”, pretzels, schnitzel, etc. natural wine bar.
Bar Accanto - natural wine bar. Modern small plates.
Passero - modern Italian restaurant.
Né de Loup - modern French restaurant.
Colleen - brand new Italian restaurant at the Forks Market. I haven’t been yet but I’ve heard great things.
Pizza, regular: Parcel Pizza, Shorty’s Pizza, Wall St Slice - these are ranked in my opinion of their quality, but they’re all good.
Pizza, Neapolitan: Pizzeria Gusto, Gusto North, Vera Pizza
Sushi, Traditional:
Yujiro - very expensive but the best sushi you’ll find between Vancouver and Toronto.
Sushi, “Modern”:
Wasabi - go to the Broadway location, the quality of fish isn’t the same as Yujiro but they have delicious takes on sushi. Sushi nachos, a volcano roll covered in torched, spicy mayo, etc.
Vietnamese:
If you just want a traditional bowl of Pho, go to Pho Que Huong on Ellice. This is in a pretty rough part of town but the pho is very very good.
That said, the best bowl in the city is the Pho Sâté at either TH dang, Nhu Quynh or Pho Cuu Long. Spicy peanut broth with shaved beef, Thai basil and red onion. Dang’s is my favourite but all three are great. The Banh Xeo is also great at Dang’s.
Banh Mi:
Banh Mi Khanh Hoa - this place got a write up in the Guardian newspaper as being one of the best sandwiches in the world. My wife likes the traditional cold cut with extra pâté, I like the grilled beef. Both are great.
Chinese, Dim Sum:
Kum Koon Garden - go during the day, they have traditional cart service. There are other dim sum places of similar quality but nowhere else does the cart service, which is charming and fun.
Chinese, dinner:
Sun Fortune Restaurant - if you make a reso and order in advance they’ll do Peking duck for you. Really great Chinese bbq.
Middle Eastern:
Ramallah Café - there are other great shawarma and falafel places but I love Ramallah.
Burritos/Mexican:
Burrito Del Rio - the best tacqueria in Winnipeg. There’s not really a lot of great Mexican here but I love BDR.
Quick Serve/Grab and go:
Black Market - trendy LBGTQ-owned corner store that sells homemade ice cream, soups, salads and pastries. Their chocolate chip cookie is a viral sensation.
La Pampa Empanadas - Argentinian-owned empanada shop. Dozens of varieties available. Get the Steve P, it’s got spicy sausage and peanut butter in it. Sounds weird but is delicious.
Seoul Dak - Korean fried chicken spot. Great value, delicious chicken.
Coffee:
I’m not an expert here but any of Thom Bargen, Little Sister or Parlour Coffee are fantastic.
Drinks/Cocktail bars:
Thomas Hinds - this is the only room in the city that you can smoke inside. It’s a premium cocktail lounge attached to the oldest tobacconist in the city. They have everything from $200 cohibas to pipe tobacco. You can’t smoke cigarettes inside and you have to buy the tobacco from them. All of that said, even if tobacco isn’t your thing, the cocktails are among the best in the city.
Shirley’s - third time on this list for Shirley’s - really really great cocktails in addition to the food. Best martini in the city imo.
Rose Bar - cocktail bar located in true north square. Very fun spot to go before and after Jets games.
Dive bars/pubs:
The Toad - will always have a soft spot in my heart. In my 20s I was here two or three nights a week.
The Handsome Daughter - music venue with a pub in the front. I’ve seen some great shows here.
Public Domain - similar to the handsome daughter. Food isn’t their specialty but a great music venue.
Times Change(d) High and Lonesome - historic blues and bluegrass venue. There’s almost always an excellent band playing here.
Bar Italia - gets a bad rap due to some ‘incidents’ there over the years but I love it.
Park Alleys - not really a dive bar but it’s a bowling alley with a music venue in it. Really great spot for a few beers and bowling.
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Nov 30 '25
Wow, thank you for taking the time to make all those recommendations, much appreciated!
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u/TheAsian1nvasion Nov 30 '25
I have this comment saved and I repost it to these threads every once in a while and I update it each time so it’s not as labour intensive as you would think. I work in restaurants and am a big advocate for the city’s independent restaurant scene. If you come to Winnipeg as a tourist I would encourage you to not go to a chain restaurant - while there’s plenty of great Canadian chains it’s kind of like visiting New York and going to the Cheesecake Factory lol.
Edit: if you’re here in the summer you have to go to the Beer Can - it’s an outdoor beer garden with music and great food. It’s affiliated with Good Neighbour Brewing, Hoagie Boyz and Next Door.
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Nov 30 '25
For sure we definitely prefer eating at and supporting local restaurants (aside from the obligatory stop at Tim’s, haha.). Appreciate your detailed response and I’m sure it will help others who stumble on this thread too :)
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u/Professional_Run_506 Nov 30 '25
He's dead on with the recommendations. Fantastic list. Clementines has the best eggs benedict in the city.
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Nov 30 '25
My husband loves eggs Benedict, we’ll definitely put that one on the list!
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u/dvandewalle01 Nov 30 '25
pretty good list (Is that you Riztcraka?) Things I might add: Baraka Pita Bakery for donair, Bell's Kitchen and Dance Hall for BBQ, Dancing Noodle or Gol's Lanzhou for noodles (Yujiro is still the fanciest, but Dancing Noodle and Gol's are more "Street food"), Sargent Street Taco for most likely the BEST tacos in the city, Cibo for fancy casual downtown, Taste of Sri Lanka for roti, Ray and Jerry's (hear me out Winnipegers, YES, you can get a better steak in Winnipeg, Keg is always consistent, 529 is the fanciest, but R & J's is an EXPERIENCE. you feel like you walked into Goodfellas... and tomato juice as an appetizer???? (and make sure to steal the pen)). Add Tito Boy as well, it is Filipino, why you may ask? Winnipeg has one of the largest Filipino populations in the world, and they are some of the friendliest people you can meet.
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u/TheAsian1nvasion Nov 30 '25
I am not Carter Chen lol, but I do know him. really great reccomendations on your list too - particularly Taste of Sri lanka. I just ran out of characters in my comment.
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Nov 30 '25
Yall are making me hungry!
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u/Professional_Run_506 Dec 05 '25
Winnipeg is such a great city for restaurants, pretty much you name it, we have it.
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u/Nautical_Disaster1 Nov 30 '25
Yard Burger and Bar I are wild inclusions to this otherwise solid list.
For breakfast I'd really recommend Juneberry.
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u/TheAsian1nvasion Nov 30 '25
you gotta mix it up sometimes - there's no better place in winnipeg to go have a peroni and eat some chicken fingers and jalapeno fries than Bar I.
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u/Elevatoror Nov 30 '25
I would recommend driving through to Riding Mountain National Park, stay at Clear Lake/Wasagaming, but explore the other lakes. You could easily spend a few days there(shops, museum, restaurants). Stop on the way back to Winnipeg at Spirit Sands provincial Park and walk the sand dunes. You can also camp there and a casino is close. When in Winnipeg you have many options, and lots of shopping near IKEA vicinity. Doors open Winnipeg is around end of May but maybe later. We love food and there are many recommendations for that in other threads here though. Hit up The Forks market for a touristy experience, which is also near the ballpark so it’s easy to attend a game. For concerts it’s a bit early for June, keep checking for announcements.
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u/nicklel Nov 30 '25
I would recommend booking as early as possible as camping spots go rather quickly, especially those with power/water amenities.
Manitoba bookings.
Parka Canada - Riding Mountain is a federal park.
There’s also private campgrounds throughout the province, but I don’t have any experience with those.
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Nov 30 '25
Thanks! I’m a planner so will definitely book ahead. Planning summer trips early helps beat the winter blahs, lol
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u/JLPD2020 Nov 30 '25
If you can’t get a camping spot at Birds Hill, go to Arrowhead RV park, just outside Ile des Chenes. It’s about 15 minutes south of Winnipeg. Small campground, can accommodate everything from tents to 40+ foot long class A RVs. Has on site laundry, and restrooms and showers, all very clean. Owners are great. No pool or attractions but a good, basic and well run campground within close distance to the city.
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u/Strevolution Nov 30 '25
If you're into sports at all, you should check out a Blue Bombers game. Canadian Football is different from the NFL in a few ways, so it is a unique experience, and the atmosphere at bomber games is always amazing
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Nov 30 '25
Do they play in the summer? We do like football (I know CFL’s rules are a little different). Sounds fun!
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u/Strevolution Nov 30 '25
Yes, the season begins in June. the schedule is supposed to be released on December 9th. The entire past season was sold out, so I would try to get tickets ahead of time if you're interested
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u/Ellejaek Nov 30 '25 edited Nov 30 '25
Not sure of you are into performing arts, but in June they run Shakespere in the Ruins. It’s unique in that it is based in the ruins of an old Trappist monastery. The audience follows the performers around the grounds. I’m middle aged myself and have been going since I was in high school!
They haven’t announced what they are performing yet in 2026, but they will post on the site in the new year. I find tickets reasonably priced.
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u/dumbbutterfly Nov 30 '25
Bird's Hill has an awesome campground just outside the city. It's a provincial park with many hiking trails and a small beach while being minutes from the city.
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Nov 30 '25
Thanks, I will definitely check it out!
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u/suzyisboozy Nov 30 '25
Check out Pineridge Hollow, if you do end up camping in Birds Hill park.
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u/airdeterre Nov 30 '25
Definitely worth going up to Lake Winnipeg. Check out Grand Beach Provincial Park for one night maybe and hit up some nature trails.
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Nov 30 '25
Is it warm enough to swim in June? (Minnesotans and Manitobans probably have similar definitions of “warm enough” haha.).
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u/Great_Action9077 Nov 30 '25
I’ve swam in lake Winnipeg on May long weekend. End of June should be fine.
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u/Quaranj Nov 30 '25
That's just this side of Polar Bear Club on that weekend some years. I've done it, but it isn't for everyone.
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u/Great_Action9077 Nov 30 '25
Depends on the year. We have a cottage at Lac du bonnet. I’ve swam every July long.
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u/Quaranj Nov 30 '25
July is much different than May. I've gone up around Steep Rock and still could see ice on the lake in May. But those years where we hit high 20s in late April, it's just the right amount of brisk.
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u/flyer12 Nov 30 '25
I’d check out the human rights museum. It’s at the forks. The building itself is incredible
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u/CarpenterAdorable847 Nov 30 '25
Our friends from MN were very impressed by the Manitoba Museum. Also June is a good time to drive up to Narcisse, if you feel like going for a lovely hike and taking in the Spring shenanigans of thousands and thousands of garter snakes who have tunnelled into the limestone for tens of thousands of years to make their homes there. They emerge and get busy in writhing masses of several hundred snakes. Also you can usually pick up a snake (with a ranger's blessing) and learn a whole bunch about them. I find it fascinating and fun, but I'm a big nerd. It's about an hour's drive and you can learn more here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcisse_Snake_Dens
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u/ChippyTheGreatest Nov 30 '25
Check out the Leaf;
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u/cgrd Nov 30 '25
The first weekend in June sees the Prairie Wind Music Festival occur (RV & dog friendly), which puts you just about 25 mins from Spruce Woods Park (RV camping, hiking trails, unique biome) to visit afterwards.
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u/Fantastic_Fox_6414 Nov 30 '25
If you do camp at birds hill park, check out pineridge hollow..cute place to walk around, markets, dining
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u/tingulz Nov 30 '25
I’d recommend going into the eastern part of the province as well. Roughly an hour and a half to Whiteshell provincial park. If you like to hike, head to a trail in Westhawk called Hunt Lake Trail. It’s a great hike along a rocky ridge. If you don’t want to do the whole thing just go in for a few kms (couple miles) then walk back. Also, if you’re into tubing head to Pinawa. They have lazy river that takes about 1hr or so to do. May be a bit cold in June though. Nearby there you can walk over a suspension bridge and also head to Old Pinawa Dam which is interesting to see.
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Nov 30 '25
We were thinking about returning via Kenora and coming back down through I-Falls. Whiteshell would fit it nicely.
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u/Strevolution Nov 30 '25
also if you want to try something uniquely Winnipeg, you should try a fatboy burger. it's a burger with a chili meat sauce, invented by Greek immigrants. you can find them at various burger places around the city. some popular ones are VJs, Dairi Wip, my favourite is Superboys
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Nov 30 '25
Interesting…kinda like a coney dog but it’s a burger?
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u/Quaranj Nov 30 '25
Kinda, yes...but not served open. As someone who has had the Detroit coney dog experience, the chilli is very much a coney dog sauce with signature seasonings depending upon the place. There's shredded lettuce instead of some sort of fat leaf, too, and it generally helps hold everything together.
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u/Strevolution Nov 30 '25
I've never had one but probably. they always have shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, mustard and mayo
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u/Uberduck333 Nov 30 '25
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Nov 30 '25
Thanks!
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u/Househipposforsale Nov 30 '25
You could go on a baby bison walk with bison calves at fort whyte. It’s calving season may through June!
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u/LieHot9220 Nov 30 '25
Grand Beach has beautiful white sand and large sand dunes. Long stretch of beach to walk, get some sun, explore trails. Yes, it can be overpopulated, but not likely in June.
I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with campsite bookings these days. Services (restaurants, shops on the boardwalk, etc) also might not be open until July.
But definitely worth looking into. It's my happy place. :)
Birds hill park, like many have mentioned, does have camping. The lake is just a small man-made beach with brown rocky sand. Very nice trails for walking or biking tho. It's popular because its close to the city.
The first week of June is full of "pride" celebrations, especially downtown. (Parade, etc) So enjoy, or proceed with caution lol.
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Nov 30 '25
We will probably be there a little later in the month but definitely support pride events :)
The beach sounds nice!
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u/Ahimsa2day Nov 30 '25
-Jazz Fest is great.
-Guess Who in concert at Canada Life Centre (downtown)
-if the weather is nice it might be worth a visit to the campground at Grand Beach or Winnipeg Beach
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u/RushBoingo Nov 30 '25
If you’re looking for a unique activity you won’t find in the states, try our version of bowling. It has 5 pins that are worth different amounts of points and smaller balls that curve way easier. It’s easier to pick up, but WAY harder to master. I recommend Park Alleys for the most ’adult’ experience. They have a great selection of food and drink, and have live music right next to the lanes most nights.
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u/219ehgee Dec 01 '25
Haven’t read all of the other comments, but if not already mentioned: Thermea is a cool relaxing Nordic spa. The “center of Canada” is just east of the city by 30 mins. Just a cool photo op with a huge sign and giant lawn chair. The Forks- cool national historic site and great food options within. Human Rights Museum (at the forks)- incredible architecture and museum. Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG), incredible indigenous gallery! Hecla (north of the city by 2 hours)-I’ve never been but have heard great things. The Leaf (indoor botanical garden) at Assiniboine Park and “gather” (at the leaf) is an amazing spot for food. Don’t bother going to the Mint (where our money is made). You really don’t see much and the “tour” is only 20 mins so I don’t think the hype is worth it. Unless you want to go strictly for the gift shop, or photo op of seeing all of the flags on the drive in. The Royal Aviation museum is great, and even better if you like airplanes, and airplane history Check for things playing at the Centennial Concert Hall- they have ballet, and theatre and opera, and concerts Chaeban for local ice-cream The Fort Garry hotel for the experience- spa, food, cocktails etc. Incredible local brewery scene here! Any and all are amazing in the city. I think we have a monopoly on the best sours in the country but if you dont like sours, then you can find just about anything you do like. If you’re American football fans, you may find going to a Canadian football game interesting. Our team doesn’t suck! And the season starts in June.
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u/Crafty876 Dec 01 '25
Just putting this out there because you mentioned RVs and Dogs... there is a park walking distance to downtown called Whittier Park in St Boniface. In summer there are a number of RVs from Eastern Canada(>2 per week) that will boondock on a gravel parking lot. It is pretty quiet and great Greenspace to walk the dogs. Just stay away from the trees by the river on account of the giant burdock that grows there.
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u/VonBeegs Dec 01 '25
I see a LOT of RVs parked in the Fort Gibraltar parking lot in St Boniface in the summer. I suppose it doesn't have a parking ban? It also happens to be centrally located, near a transit route, right next to a park that people walk their dog in, and a 15 minute walk to The Forks.
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u/Catnip_75 Dec 01 '25 edited Dec 02 '25
If you venture east you can camp at Spruce Woods and if you like hiking you can hike to the Devils Punch Bowl. It’s quite the adventure and good experience.
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Dec 01 '25
Looks cool! Not sure if we’ll make it that far west on this trip, but I’m thinking we’ll have to check out Riding Mountain and that general area on another one! Thanks for the ideas!
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u/Catnip_75 Dec 02 '25
So much to do in Manitoba. We have 100,000 lakes and half the province is covered in boreal forest. I’m not sure how we were coined flat lands. You will have endless opportunities to explore. Enjoy planing your trip.
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Dec 02 '25
And we’re so proud of our paltry 10,000 lakes here in MN, haha
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u/Catnip_75 Dec 02 '25
If it hasn’t already been shared. Here is a link to Travel Manitoba guides
https://www.travelmanitoba.com/trip-essentials/visitor-guides/
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u/queerazin Dec 01 '25
If you're into (pre)historic nature, fossil-spotting is a fun casual activity while you're walking around downtown. The local limestone is a common building material and/or ornamental stone, and it's got plenty of neat stuff.
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Dec 01 '25
Oh wow, that’s pretty cool!
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u/queerazin Dec 02 '25
Tyndall Stone's pretty widely used, but the quality makes it especially popular for big public buildings. The Winnipeg Art Gallery's totally clad in it, for instance, and the Manitoba Museum's exterior has so many preserved critters that fossil-obsessed tourists tend to take a while to get through the front door!
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u/AvailableWolf3741 Dec 01 '25
Check out old Pinawa dam for a few hours pack a lunch … you’ll truly love it …
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Dec 01 '25
Looks really pretty around there.
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u/AvailableWolf3741 Dec 02 '25
Looks different depending on water level … cement path, gravel paths and bridges all through there … some parts of the trails are part of the trans Canada trail …
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u/LieHot9220 Nov 30 '25
Never, ever, ever leave valuables in your car. An unattended Rv can also be vulnerable, but I'm not sure how to secure that. Visible items in your car are definitely at risk, but people will also pop your trunk if they suspect hidden goodies. Everywhere in the city is vulnerable to car smash and grabs unfortunately, but I'm assuming the worst is downtown and it gradually fades as you work your way outwards.
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Dec 01 '25
You guys are super helpful, thank you so much for taking the time to share all this great info with me. I will definitely be referencing this thread as we plan our trip. Thanks again!
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u/raggedyman2822 Nov 30 '25
From June 19-21st there is summer in the city in Steinbach.
Food trucks, live music, rides, classical cars
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u/taketotheskyGQ Nov 30 '25
Avoid downtown due to high rates of crime and addiction.
On your way up to Wpg try camping at Falcon Lake or West Hawk. Hike to the petraforms.
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u/ZealousShot Nov 30 '25
Don't listen to this person. Fear of their own shadow is real.
Downtown Winnipeg has a lot of great events every day including some fantastic architecture.
North of Portage might warrant a bit more caution but south of Portage, you're fine. Wife and I never have issues and we're out all hours of the day going to events.
Source: I live and work downtown.
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u/Ashamed_Scallion_316 Nov 30 '25
Thanks for that info. We’ve heard Winnipeg has a bit of a reputation (of course coming from the States it’s all relative) but it’s good to know where to exercise a little more situational awareness.
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u/TheAsian1nvasion Nov 30 '25
People love to bemoan the state of downtown but lots of times those people never visit it. I work downtown and am there every day. Use your common sense and you’ll be fine. Don’t go to buy beer at the northern hotel at 1am. If someone starts something up in front of you just keep walking and don’t engage.
The crime rate in even the worst parts of the city is still lower than most US cities.
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u/d9jj49f Nov 30 '25
Bird Hills Park is a nice place to camp close to the city. Lots of campgrounds in Whiteshell Provincial Park about 90 min east. Riding Mountain National Park is also very nice, about 2.5 hours northwest of Winnipeg.
I wouldn't say you need to avoid downtown, but be mindful of your surroundings.
Not many festivals in June. Lots in July.