Things to do with kids in Winnipeg
Family-friendly Winnipeg — parks, museums, indoor play and the restaurants that actually welcome kids.
Top spots in Winnipeg
Assiniboine Park Zoo
FamilyTuxedo
Journey to Churchill polar bears, tigers and a year-round indoor tropical house — great solo, with kids or a date.
The Leaf at Assiniboine Park
FamilyTuxedo
Indoor biomes, a waterfall and tropical butterflies — works in any season, perfect for couples or families.
Thermëa Spa Nordic Village
FamilyCrescent Park
Outdoor hot/cold pools and saunas open year-round — date night, friends' day or solo reset.
Arctic Glacier Winter Park
FamilyThe Forks
Outdoor skating rinks, warming huts and snow slides at The Forks.
Birds Hill Park Beach
FamilyBirds Hill — 25 min NE
Spring-fed lake beach inside the park that hosts Folk Fest.
Tinkertown
FamilySpringfield — 20 min E
Family amusement park with mini-coaster, mini golf and arcade, May–Sept.
Winnipeg Beach
FamilyLake Winnipeg — 1h north
Classic prairie beach town with boardwalk, mini-golf and shallow swims.
FortWhyte Alive
OutdoorsSouth Winnipeg
Bison prairie, lake trails and a sod-house homestead — easy hike for friends, family or a quiet solo walk.
Royal Canadian Mint Tour
CultureSouth Winnipeg
Behind-the-scenes tour where Canada's coins are pressed — odd, memorable, family-friendly.
Manitoba Museum & Planetarium
CultureExchange
Nonsuch ship replica, dome planetarium shows and the Science Gallery — covers a full rainy or cold afternoon.
Assiniboine Park
OutdoorsTuxedo
Gardens, the Leaf conservatory, free outdoor theatre.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
CultureThe Forks
Architectural showpiece, one of Canada's best museums.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: The Forks, Assiniboine Park, Exchange District. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Winnipeg and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.