Heart of a Nation City Tour

“We have done tours in cities all over the world, and this is definitely one of the best.” — Paul F., Australia

Most people visit Winnipeg expecting a pleasant trip. They leave wondering why nobody told them how fascinating this city is.

Tour Details

Price

  • $42.25, with discounted pricing for seniors, students, and children

When can I go

  • Tours run May-October; click on Check Availability for full tour schedule
  • Tickets on sale now!

Duration

  • 2 hours (may vary slightly depending on traffic)

Who this tour is for 

  • First-time visitors who want a complete overview of Winnipeg
  • Travellers short on time who want to see the highlights efficiently
  • Anyone who wants a relaxed, fully-guided experience—no planning, no navigating, just show up and enjoy
  • Suitable for all ages—no long walking distances

Meeting point

  • The Fort Garry Hotel (222 Broadway—click HERE for a map and to find directions to our meeting point)

Tickets

  • Instant confirmation
  • No need to print your tickets or have your tickets on your phone—just give your name to the guide, and you’ll be all set! 

What’s included

  • Narrated city tour on board our climate-controlled trolley with a professional local guide
  • See over 70 of Winnipeg’s most important sites in the downtown, French Quarter (St. Boniface),  charming residential neighbourhoods, and beyond
  • Step-off visit to the Back Alley Arctic Art Gallery—a chance to stretch your legs and see one of Winnipeg’s true hidden (and we really do mean hidden) gem attractions

What’s not included

  • Gratuities
  • Water

Max group size

  • 30 people
  • Only one trolley per departure—we recommend booking in advance to secure your spot
  • Please click HERE to contact us for private bookings

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • A camera or phone—there are many photo opportunities!

Cancellation policy

  • Tours run rain or shine 
  • Free cancellation up to 30 minutes before the tour

Tour Highlights

See more in two hours than most people do in days

From the charming streets of St. Boniface to the historic Exchange District and the iconic Manitoba Legislative Building, you’ll discover over 70 of the city’s most famous landmarks and the stories that make them unforgettable—no planning required. Here’s just a taste of what’s in store:

  • Why Winnipeg should rightfully be called “Secret New York”
  • How a local brewery unknowingly inspired Budweiser’s most famous marketing campaign
  • The house where Neil Young grew up, and Winnipeg’s connection to one of the most iconic rock songs of the 1970s
  • Which cartoon character is an honorary Winnipegger (it’s not Winnie the Pooh—though that’s a Winnipeg story too)
  • The young Winnipegger named Terry Fox whose decision to go for a run changed Canada forever
  • Winnipeg’s unexpected, somewhat shocking connection to James Bond

What you’ll experience

Winnipeg’s most iconic neighbourhoods and landmarks, all in one comfortable ride:

  • Downtown and its major attractions including the Canada Life Centre, home to the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets hockey team
  • The Forks—the most visited place in Manitoba—and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
  • The historic French community of St. Boniface
  • The Exchange District—home to one of North America’s finest collections of turn-of-the-century architecture and filming location for a number of major motion pictures including CapoteShall We Dance, and November 1963
  • Tree-lined residential neighbourhoods and the houses of rockstar Neil Young and suffragette Nellie McClung

This isn’t a hop-on, hop-off tour—it’s a fully-guided experience with a real local storyteller who brings the city to life.

Discover Winnipeg’s unexpected gems

One thing guests love most about our tours is discovering the fascinating facts and stories about the city they would likely not find on their own. See the charming neighbourhoods and off-the-beaten path attractions most tours don’t cover and that even many locals have never seen. Plus, we take you for a walk through the Back Alley Arctic Art Gallery: Tucked into a residential back lane, the Arctic Art Gallery is a full city block of stunning large-scale murals—one of the most photographed spots on the tour, and something most Winnipeggers have never even heard of. The walk down the lane is also a great time to stretch your legs and enjoy the sunshine.

The best ride in town

Winnipeg is one of the sunniest cities in North America, but our climate-controlled trolley allows our tours to run comfortably in rain, snow, or sunshine, while the panoramic windows mean you won’t miss any of the sites we pass. The easiest—and most entertaining—way to see Winnipeg. Just show up and enjoy the ride.

Local guides who feel like friends

There’s a reason we’ve been Winnipeg’s #1 tour company on Tripadvisor for 12 years! Our guides are warm, knowledgeable, and passionate about Winnipeg history and culture. Expect engaging stories, laughs, and the kind of genuine hospitality that feels like exploring our city with a friend. Our tours are designed for curious travellers and Winnipeggers alike—you’d be surprised how many locals leave having learned things they never knew about their own city.

“Gary, the tour guide, was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and funny. It was 2 hours long and very enjoyable. Even having lived in Winnipeg all my life I found out things I never knew.” — Debbie G., Winnipeg

After the tour, our guides are happy to point you toward their favourite places to eat, drink, and explore, so you can make the most of the rest of your day.

What Our Guests Are Saying

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Limited seats available

With only one trolley available, tours often sell out in advance. We recommend booking early to secure your spot.

The lowest price. Period.

Book directly through this page to get the best available rate. If you find a lower price elsewhere, we’ll refund the difference.

Free Cancellations

Plans can change—so we offer a full refund up to 30 minutes before your tour starts. Not sure your plans are locked in yet? Book now to secure your spot and cancel for free if anything changes.

Recognised As One Of Canada's Best

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I purchase tickets?

We highly recommend purchasing in advance by clicking on the Check Availability button on this page, or by giving us a call at 1-204-226-8687. Remaining tickets are available for walk-up sale 30 minutes before the start of the tour, but we cannot guarantee walk-up availability and our tours frequently sell out.

If you see an empty box on our calendar, it is because we are not running tours that day. Please look for dates in green on the calendar to select a ticket for purchase.

If you would like to pay with cash while still guaranteeing your seat, please email info@winnipegtrolley.ca or call us as 1-204-226-8687 and we can reserve your seats (subject to availability) and you can pay when you arrive for your tour.

Yes, tickets are fully refundable up to 30 minutes before the start of the tour, please just email us at info@winnipegtrolley.ca or call us at 1-204-226-8687 if you need to cancel.

For the comfort of other customers and to help keep our trolley clean, we respectfully ask that you do not bring food on board. Water and other non-alcoholic beverages with a lid (e.g. coffee, juice) are permitted.

The trolley does not have a wheelchair lift. We are, however, able to accommodate riders who are able to get out of their wheelchair, and we can store a wheelchair or walker on the trolley during the tour.

Our tours begin and end in front of the Fort Garry Hotel (222 Broadway) – click HERE for a map and to find directions to our starting point.

Our tour runs between 1.5 and 2 hours depending on traffic, including one outdoor stop.

This tour takes place on a trolley and you pass over 80 different sites and attractions. There is one stop where you can get off to view an outdoor attraction and stretch your legs.

Yes, our trolley is enclosed and air conditioned for your comfort.

All seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. The trolley will be in front of the tour starting point at the Fort Garry Hotel (222 Broadway) approximately 20 minutes before the start of the tour for boarding.

You will have the opportunity to get off the trolley for a walk through an outdoor art gallery, but this is not mandatory.

Our tour begins in front of the Fort Garry Hotel (222 Broadway). It is a 10-minute walk from The Forks Market, and within walking distance of most downtown hotels. You can also ride Winnipeg Transit; select stop 10590 (Westbound Broadway at Garry), which is just across the street from our starting point.

Winnipeg is also served by Unicity Taxi, Duffy’s Taxi, and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft.

Click HERE for a map and to find directions to our starting point.

There is paid street parking on all streets around the Fort Garry Hotel (parking is free on Sundays) and a paid parking structure behind the hotel. Need assistance with parking? Just find a spot to park, then come ask our staff; they will be happy to help!

We encourage customers to purchase 2.5 hours of parking time, in case the tour runs long due to traffic.

There are no restrooms on the trolley itself, but you are able to use the facilities at the Fort Garry Hotel prior to departure.

Yes, we run rain or shine and our trolley is heated and air conditioned for your comfort. If the weather is not quite what you are looking for during a tour, however, you can cancel up to 30 minutes before the start of the tour.

Given the confined space on the trolley, we kindly request no animals on board this tour. Service animals permitted.

Winnipeg is one of the sunniest cities in North America! During the spring and summer when our public tours run, most days are quite warm and sunny.

Because we believe strongly in the quality of our tours, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied after taking our tour, please Contact Us and we will gladly refund your ticket price, no questions asked.

Yes, at this time we are only offering tours in English.

Yes! We are pleased to arrange a private tour for your group.

Please email us at info@winnipegtrolley.ca or call us at 1-204-226-8687 to arrange a custom booking at a time that works for you.

We are here to help! Simply send us an email at info@winnipegtrolley.ca or call us at 1-204-226-8687 with any additional questions or concerns.

Limited spots available—book early to secure yours

With only one trolley available, our tours do sell out—book now to secure your spot. Free cancellation up to 30 minutes before the tour.

BOOK YOUR TOUR

General Admission:

$42.25

Senior: (65+):

$38.25

Student (with valid ID):

$31.25

Child (6-12):

$19.50

Infant (5 and under):

Free

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