Manitoba things to do
Observe Polar Bears
There's a reason why Churchill is known as the 'polar bear capital of the world'. Around 900 of the world's 20,000 polar bears live in this area, returning here on their migration to wait for the ocean ice to reform and find a mate. Fierce yet graceful, polar bears weigh upwards of 1000 pounds and can run nearly 30 mph.
Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site
Just 12 miles north of Yellowhead Hwy near the Saskatchewan border lies the Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site, which offers insight into Manitoba's fascinating past. Built in the golden age of Canada's grain trade, these beautiful slopes shouldered wooden elevators were once flagships of prairie architecture, characterising the surrounding landscapes.
Attend a Manitoban Festival
Throughout the year, Manitoba plays host to some incredibly different festivals and events. Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival is the second-largest event of its kind in North America and more than two decades old, the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba celebrates the province's strong historical connections with Iceland, and Folklorama Festival is the longest-running multicultural festival in the world.
Experience Winnipeg's Arts and Culture
As one of Canada's most multicultural cities, Winnipeg has some interesting sites to explore. Along with the country's oldest public gallery, it also boasts the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in a stunning building of contemporary design constructed in 2014. Winnipeg has its own professional ballet, symphony orchestra, theatre, and opera too.
Get Active in the Great Outdoors
Manitoba is an ecological playground waiting to be capitalised on. Seal River is one of the most challenging canoe routes in Canada while the shallow waters of Grand Beach on Lake Winnipeg are perfect for sailboating and a 13-mile round trip hiking trail from Pisew Falls Provincial Park takes you to Kwasitchewan Falls.
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