3 Tips for Planning a Family Friendly Vacation to Manitoba
Manitoba offers family adventure in the heart of Canada. There is a world of wonder awaiting your discovery, from the bustling cityscapes of Winnipeg to the untamed wilderness of Manitoba’s sub-arctic region. Here are three tips for planning a family-friendly vacation to Manitoba that will leave your family with memories they’ll cherish for a lifetime.
The Logistics: Passports, Flights, Ground Transportation, and Packing
You must address some administrative details before you start exploring the wonders of Manitoba. Ensure you’ve got up-to-date passports for yourselves and your kids if you’re coming from another country across Canada’s border. Book your flights well in advance, not only for the best rates but also to select seats that allow your family to stay together on the flight.
Pack light but smart for the season you’ll be visiting: Manitoba has a short but often hot and humid summer in July and August, but as you go further north you may need layers to fend off the chill in the evening as temperatures can fluctuate. Fall is brief but spectacular in September and October, and winter sets in for a long stay from November to early May. Spring can be short but still brisk, until summer returns.
Manitoba has a diverse plethora of overnight accommodations to explore Manitoba’s diverse landscapes at your own pace, turning the journey itself into an unforgettable adventure.
The Wonders of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, the vibrant capital of Manitoba, is the hub for arrivals. Bursting with cultural richness and historic charm, it invites exploration and discovery at every turn.
- Assiniboine Park: This urban oasis teems with natural beauty and engaging activities. Marvel at polar bears at the zoo, or immerse yourself in the magic of the Shirley Richardson Butterfly Garden.
- Children’s Museum at the Forks: Ignite your child’s imagination at the Children’s Museum. The museum is full of interactive exhibits and hands-on activities and offers a fun-filled learning experience that will captivate your little ones. The Forks is a historic area where the Red and Assiniboine rivers meet (hence the name). Here, you’ll find restaurants, shops, a market for local products, and a park. It’s convenient to many of downtown Winnipeg’s major attractions.
- Manitoba Museum of Science and Nature: A very enjoyable museum with a lot of unique exhibits relative to Manitoba.
- Canadian Museum of Human Rights: An internationally acclaimed museum showing the history of Human Rights in the world.
- Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada: A unique museum in a new facility that opened in 2022. See the many aircraft that helped open Canada in both commercial aviation and the Canadian Wilderness.
Wilderness Adventures and Indigenous Education
Beyond the city lights of Winnipeg lies a vast, unspoiled wilderness that offers adventure and educational experiences. Consider booking your vacation at Gangler’s all-inclusive wilderness adventure lodgewhere you can enjoy:
- Northern Lights: You can typically see this remarkable celestial phenomenon 300 nights a year in Manitoba’s sub-arctic region.
- Cultural Experiences: Manitoba is home to many treaty lands where First Nations people generously offer tours, delicious foods, and educational programs to learn about Indigenous culture.
- Guided Wildlife Encounters in Churchill: Churchill, Manitoba, is known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World, you’ll also have a chance to glimpse a moose! You may also see the annual Beluga whale migration depending on the time of year.
- Unique Areas offering Adventure and Wilderness Experiences: Visit remote fly-in areas and lodges such as Gangler’s Sub-Arctic with geography unique to only Northern Manitoba
Planning a family-friendly vacation to Manitoba is your ticket to an unforgettable adventure. Enjoy a unique vacation experience that will venture far from the norm and captivate your family’s adventurous spirit.
