Explore Manitoba

Polar bears and belugas at the heart of Canada

We have endless summer sunshine, lakes and forests. We have cold, we have snow and we have wide open prairies. We have a multicultural capital city, festivals, beautiful beaches and unique northern experiences. Be captivated by the Northern Lights, watch polar bears in their natural habitat or even snorkel with belugas. From Winnipeg to North of 53, there's tons to do in Manitoba.

Manitoba is known for

  • Festivals
  • Starry skies
  • Polar bears
  • Horses
  • Lakes

What People Love About This Province

  • The classic Canadian city of Winnipeg, home to the Canadian Museum of Human Rights and the Forks National Historic Site
  • 75 provincial parks with extensive trail networks
  • Polar bear spotting and beluga snorkelling in Churchill

Did You Know?

  • Manitobans consume the most Slurpees in the world
  • Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba and the geographical center of North America.
  • The longest naturally-freezing skating rink in the world is in Winnipeg

1 hostel in Manitoba

HI Rossburn, 9 Finger Ranch

Rossburn, MB

  • Free wifi
    Free wifi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Lounge
    Lounge
  • Campfire
    Campfire
  • Bike storage
    Bike storage

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