The Sights of South Winnipeg: a Smartphone Audio Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Tour Introduction. There are two types of points of interest on the tour: driving (D) & walking (W). Driving = we'll talk as you drive past. Walking = get out and explore (can still be accessed from the car if the weather is poor).

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  (D) You'll drive right past the home of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers! We'll tell you all about it and point out some other sports fields.

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  (D) We'll point out the home arena of the U of M Bisons!

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  (D) We'll tell you about St. Paul & St. John's colleges on the university campus.

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  (D) You'll pass by the Wallace & Duff Roblin Buildings as well as Chancellor's Hall.

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  (D) We'll point out the beautiful new building and the stunning view it has of the Red River!

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  (D) See the wonderful turn of the century building with it's Canada flag flying high.

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  (D) As you drive around the central point of the university, you'll see a number of original campus buildings that give you a glimpse into student life over 100 years ago!

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9

  (W). The first spot to get out and explore. Three points of interest await as you take a stroll through the beautiful urban park. Discover a Chinese Pagoda, waterfall & labyrinth. All walking points of interest include a fun trivia question as well!

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10

  (D) As you drive, we'll tell you about the neighbourhood. We'll also tell you about some fun Blue Bomber facts.

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11

  (D) Bridge Mural. You'll pass under a bridge with an incredible piece of art painted on the side. We won't spoil the surprise here, but we'll tell you all about what it depicts!

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12

  (D) Red River Cart. Learn about this homesteader tool and how it helped develop the west.

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13

  (D) You'll skirt around St. Norbert (you'll see it all later in the tour) and learn a bit about it's history.

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14

  (D) You'll drive right past a few holes of this Winnipeg gem. While you do, we'll tell you a bit about it's history and how it once was a hunt club.

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 15

  (W). Your second opportunity to get out and explore! There are 9 points of interest to explore on foot at the incredible monastery ruins. As you stroll about the Provincial Heritage Property, you'll learn all about the Trappist monks and their way of life.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 16

  (W) Located on the Trappist Monastery site, the SNAC is a beacon for artists from all walks of life.

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 17

  (D) Northern Tall Grasslands. Now that you're out of the city, you'll take in the idyllic prairie views while we tell you a bit about the eco-region we call home.

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 18

  (D) We'll take you into the beautiful park and tell you all about it. Although there are no additional points of interest here, you may still want to get out and explore!

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 19

  (D) We'll point out the tower from the Scouts Canada obstacle, as well as tell you all about the Z Dike you'll drive over.

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 20

  (D) Flood of the Century. A boat would have been your preferred method of travel if you were here during the great flood! We'll tell you all about it.

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 21

  (D) We'll point out the speedway in the distance and explain why you may hear race cars over our tour guide's voice!

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 22

  (D) Enjoy this nice prairie drive beside the Red River while we point out a historic church and a giant voyageur statue!

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 23

  (D) We'll take you over the floodway known to local's as Duff's Ditch and to a brand new lookout were you'll experience a view of the Red River you won't forget!

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 24

  (W) Another chance to get out and discover the past. 10 points of interest throughout this Provincial Heritage Park bring you back to a time of rapid expansion, revolution & back breaking hard work.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 25

  (D) We'll point out this island and tell you about it's past.

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 26

  (P) We'll direct you to park right in front of the church while we take out on a journey of the four pillars. We'll point out the church itself, a statue of Louis Riel & Father Joseph-Noel Ritchot, a serene park and open air church.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 27

  (W) You'll explore the final couple stops on foot, including another small heritage property with some turn of the century homes to discover!

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 28

  (W) If you didn't take the tour when the farmers market is open, you'll want to come back when it is after we tell you about it!

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 29

  (W) Aisle Ritchot. The last stop on the tour ends with a bang. And by a bang, we mean a super nice view of an incredible old building!

  2 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Show 2 more

Tags