Winnipeg is the capital Manitoba. It is located near where the Red & Assiniboine Rivers meet, known as The Forks.

Manitoba entered the Canadian Confederation in 1870. On November 8, 1873, Winnipeg was incorporated as a city.

City Centre - The intersection of Portage Avenue and Main Street at the head of the Exchange District was the original site of commercial development in the city. It is still a main trade area, with the major banks holding offices in the city's many skyscrapers. 

The Exchange District - Includes the original grain exchange and Old Market Square. Artspace, the Manitoba Arts Council and Manitoba Writer’s Guild are all located in the of the Exchange.

Transcona - An older area at the eastern limits of town. Here you will find the Club Regent Casino, bars and clubs.

North West - Includes the Western Canada Aviation Museum, McPhillips Street Station Casino & the Prairie Dog Central Living Museum with it historic locomotive tours. 

The Forks Market - The gathering place for both locals & tourists. Close to CanWest Global Baseball Park & Winnipeg’s Goldeyes play pro-ball team. 

Many places for a meal or a quiet drink with views of the Historic Port. The Assiniboine River Walk is a paved walk along the luscious banks of this historic river & the Paddlewheel River Rouge Tours depart from there.

Old Saint Boniface - The largest French-speaking community in western Canada. Just beyond the bridge is St. Boniface Basilica & adjoining stone archway. 

A short distance further up is the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobaine, a hall dedicated to the promotion of French entertainment arts.

St.James/Assiniboia & Unicity - These areas are home to the Winnipeg Arena at Polo Park, the Arena & Bomber Stadium, home of the pro football team, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. 

Winnipeg International Airport is nearby along with the Air Force Heritage Park & Museum. Near Polo Park is the historic footbridge across the river into Assiniboine Park Zoo. 

South - Little Italy is filled with cafes, ice cream parlors, galleries & specialty shops.