At this point in our VIA Canadian Train #1 Journey, we were a bit disappointed. Thanks to delays…read moredue to freight trains (VIA leases the tracks and CN trains have priority), we rolled into Winnipeg late in the evening. Our stay time was drastically reduced which pretty much meant that any plans to see "The Forks" or otherwise wander around were limited to walking around the block or through the back parking lot. Here are some positives: - The classic part of Union Station looks as good as ever. - The Canadian Museum of Human Rights building looks great all lit up. Gayle thinks I'm crazy, but I need to come back to Winnipeg and make up for lost time.

Came here to catch a train from Winnipeg to Churchill. Arrived a couple of hrs early to check in my…read morebags with no problems and then went for a wander through the Forks which is just next door. After getting some snacks from the Forks Market I returned to the station to await my train. It is a nice building although it is under restoration at the moment so you don't have access to much. There are a couple of waiting areas and wi-fi is available in the front lobby but not the waiting area back towards the platforms. The station doesn't have much to do or any food for sale so if you are waiting for a train for a little bit its well worth going exploring.

My sister and I recently stayed in the Henry Moore room here. This was our first trip to Winnipeg…read moreand staying here definitely made our trip special! The house was just beautiful and decorated warmly for Christmas. The room and private bath was spacious, had a very comfortable bed, and included a small fridge, microwave, TV & DVDs, wireless internet, and an outdoor patio. The food was INCREDIBLE. Our first evening there, we enjoyed a wonderful homemade pastry and some sherry by the warm fireplace. I wish I could have those pastries again. The breakfasts were just grand. The help yourself area includes things like coffee & orange juice, delicious hot porridge & cereals, assorted breads & spreads, yogurt & fresh fruit, and other appetizer type foods such as smoked salmon, mushrooms filled with cream cheese and wrapped in sausage, spanakopita, grilled vegetables, and antipasto. THEN you get the hot entree. Our first day, we had the most amazing egg and cheese quiche I've ever had in my life. It was topped with some ridiculously good sauce. The second day, we had Mexican omelets that were light and fluffy and served with a garden of fresh cilantro, tomatoes, and lettuce on top. The real beauty of staying here is getting to know April, the owner, and listen to her knowledge of Winnipeg and advice on what to enjoy in the area. She is truly a gem. We really appreciated that she would come sit with us and chat whenever we came downstairs; we learned so many interesting things from her. And, she is an incredible cook; she should have a cookbook. We will definitely only stay here for all of our future trips to Winnipeg!

My wife and I visited for our 13 year anniversary. This B&B was such a pleasant surprise!…read moreAbsolutely beautiful historic home. They have struck a nice balance between amenities and keeping the home warm. The hosts (April and Diamond) are welcoming but allow you to just enjoy the space. Chocolate, Sherry, and Delicious breakfast await you. The back porch area overlooks the Assiniboine River. Great location, peaceful but close to everything, don't hesitate and book your visit. It's worth it.

Tip: Print out your train ticket…read more A friend of mine used ChatGPT to generate a travel itinerary for his upcoming trip. At my workplace, we have our standard AI tool and I'm currently testing a potential AI tool to replace our intranet site's global search tool. With my trip to Winnipeg, I decided to use both tools to create a travel itinerary. Seeing the output would be cool, as I know the city well, minus whatever is new that I'm not aware of. I asked my work AI tool to create a Winnipeg itinerary for the dates that I'd be in the city. I liked that there was a lot of flexibility with the suggestions made. It had everything that I have already visited, except for taking a train from Rosser to Grosse Isle. It was new to me. Prairie Dog Central Railway provided the train ride to and from both places on a heritage train, and more. The excursion would take a few hours, and only occurs on Saturdays and Sundays, with the occasional holiday Monday trip here and there. I decided to give it a try. I went on its online site and booked a ticket for a Saturday in early July. I was able to select the train car and seat that I wanted. The departure time was 11 am. However, it recommends that you get there thirty minutes early to park and check in. The online ticket had a QR code. It also recommended that you print your ticket out. I thought that I'd be fine with the QR code. I later found out that it wasn't. The train departs from Inkster Junction Station, which is in Rosser, north of Winnipeg. The backroads to get to this station are dirt roads. Expect your vehicle to look dusty and dirty, depending on whether rain has fallen hours earlier. A friendly male staffer gave me a tip on where to park. He was helpful. I backed into a spot and headed over to the station. There are washrooms behind the station. I used the sole washroom in the station next to ticketing. It was clean. I used it after the excursion, too. There's a gift shop. I used it to get a cold drink after I returned to Rosser. It hit the spot. It accepts cash, and credit and debit cards. You board the train roughly fifteen minutes before the departure time. I found the car number that I needed to board. I presented my ticket's QR code on my phone to the woman helping with boarding. She said to go to ticketing and get a physical ticket. Nowhere on my online ticket did it say that you must have a physical ticket. It recommended to print it out, but it didn't indicate that a conductor comes around to each passenger to punch your physical ticket. It was a bit archaic, but more clarity beforehand would have been better. The lineup at ticketing took a while. I wasn't the only one who needed a paper one. I eventually got one. During the trip up to Grosse Isle, the conductor punched it. Maybe it was for the full old-school experience. I headed back to board the train. The woman placed a square box to make boarding easier. It would be a challenge to board this train if you require a walker or wheelchair. It's an old train, which has cons: - If you're tall, there isn't a whole lot of leg room when you are seated. - You will die if it's a scorching-hot day. There is no air conditioning. You open the windows with the two clamps on either side of each window. - There are washrooms on the train, but they are only for emergencies. I did my good deed by swapping my seat with someone so she could sit with her three family members. The downside was that I ended up sitting across from a young kid who kept on kicking my knees. Part of me wanted to kick her right back, but I didn't want screaming. Her parents were teachers, but didn't do a whole lot to stop the kick-fest. The mom spoke in German. The husband talked in English about problem-solving. Weird. The train ride isn't fast. It takes an hour between Rosser and Grosse Isle. I got to see a lot of canola and cars stopped as we crossed. It was fun waving to folks who didn't seem annoyed. I liked Grosse Isle. It was cash-only to get hot dogs, smokies, and pretty much everything. There were vendors selling art and more. I got a hot dog and a smokie. I then had to go to the canteen to get a drink. A magician was headlining our experience as we stuffed our faces. He was great. I returned to the canteen to get a rather large grape Mr Freeze. The woman asked me if I wanted her to cut the top of it. I said yes because no one wants to see me savagely rip the top off with my teeth. It was nice making this woman and her colleague laugh. The washrooms were a trailer setup, but extremely clean and nice. One male kid in front of one of them said that he wanted to live in it. Yep, it was that nice. We got word that boarding the train back to Rosser had started. With all the windows down as the train moved was delightful on a 22°C day. I endured the evil kid in front of me kicking. I was so happy when the ride was over and I was free. It was fun, minus evil kid. The train museum at Inkster was fun! (276)

Best park I have been in north of the USA. This is a beautiful place with nice ambience from the…read morestaff to the wildlife and views. Lakes to swim in with showers and beaches to be lazy on. Lots of space everywhere. Really a nice change for US parks. This park seems very lightly used and I appreciate they follow the leave no trace guidance. There are places to camp, get fresh ice cream, do laundry and get a hot shower.

So since it's been two years and I've been back twice two this lovely campground it's definitely…read moretime for an update. Last year I was so pregnant and this year I was there with the kiddo! One thing you know for sure, I got to be intimately familiar with the services. We took advantage of the awesome and gorgeously designed and sustainable comfort station. It's a lot of concrete, clean lines, and natural light. Lovely. We unfortunately couldn't find a family shower or wheelchair accessible shower in the main comfort station so we all had to pile in to do the kids bath but it was spacious and alright! We did laundry and explored the take a book leave a book library and had so much fun. The actual campsites are pretty big and open, it's the prairies after all, but there are also lovely trees here. And tons of cute prairie dogs. And also tons of poison ivy so watch out!

Fun tour that's about 30 minutes. Adults $11, kids are $9, and children under 3 are free. There's…read moretours that go about every 15 minutes. The kiosk is right by the dock that you can easily find once you go down the stairs from the forks main area. The guide gives you a very quick run down of local history and some facts. It's fun for locals, out of towers and kids. The guide we got kinda mumbled and went a bit fast as I am sure he's said the same stuff hundreds of time. But overall it's a nice way to enjoy the city from a different perspective. You go to the legislative building then back up past Alexander docks to where Cibo restaurant is or just past where MTC is. The boat seats about 14 people and is covered from the elements but open ok the sides. You won't get wet and kids get life jackets.

Decent price and location. It is a beautiful hotel…read more My only complaints is that there is no fridge in the room and the uncomfortable iron headboard. There was daily housekeeping, and we were able to text if we needed anything.

This used to be THE place everyone wanted to stay. With over 100 years of (haunted) history, it was…read moreonce the elegance of Winnipeg. It's clear that the current owner has tried to update the place to look more like a Motel 6 than what this beautiful building should be. Cheap renovations and tacky Target bargain furniture and light fixtures have stripped this place of its charm and history. All of the beautiful wood in the unit is painted white now and the hallways are a horrible and depressing dark grey. The furniture is cheap and over sized for the rooms. Room 619 had a bed so tall we had to ask to switch rooms. The front desk suggested they bring us a step ladder instead. Seriously?! We finally switched to 808 which had two regular sized beds that were a normal height and we didn't have to be watched as we went to the bathroom. Not sure why washrooms that face other units don't have window coverings! There are absolutely no amenities in the rooms. No fridge. An $8 plastic bottle of water. A Nespresso with coffee only. You have to ask for tea if you want it. Toiletries in the bathroom need revisiting. They're the same ones from 2010 from L'Occitane; tired, dated and horribly scented. More hotels have switched to more sustainable and options but here, you will still get a shoe mitt and shower cap. One bonus was two robes in each room. There is a small gym but no access to a pool. You can pay $12 next door. Apparently yoga is included, but no one told us about that upon check in for our weeklong stay. The wifi didn't work after the first night and staff weren't overly helpful about it. At $252 a night, this is not what we were expecting. Had we known how downhill this place has gone, we'd have opted for the Holiday Inn. Parking is $22 a night and the front entrance is permanently occupied by crowds of smokers. It's absolutely disgusting. This place is for sale so we really hope that the new buyer will help bring this beauty back from the depths of sadness.

Really nice camping area. Large sites, hot showers. Camp store with everything out need. Portable…read morewater, fire rings and pick tables. Lots of tent sites. Very clean and lots of Nice trees for shade and hammocks.

Christine is an absolutely lovely person. She is cheerful and extremely personable. She knows her…read morebusiness inside and out. Christine is so dedicated to helping her customers that she even took my call when I had accidentally called her on a day she was closed. Despite the fact she was closed, she still spent a good quarter of an hour answering all of my questions, doing so in a cordial and thorough manner. At no time did she rush me. One does not often find this level of dedication to customer service these days. I therefore recommend her agency, without hesitation. The next time I travel, Christine will be my travel agent.