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- Winnipeg, Canada
The Forks Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
What to Expect
Stop at: The Plaza at The Forks
THE PLAZA AT THE FORKS. Begin among riverfront paths, public art and gathering spaces shaped by more than 6,000 years of history.
Stop at: Mahatma Gandhi Statue
MAHATMA GANDHI STATUE. Pause at this dignified memorial celebrating peace, human rights and Gandhi’s enduring legacy.
Stop at: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS. Admire the museum’s dramatic glass architecture at this exterior stop beside The Forks.
Stop at: Shaw Park
BLUE CROSS PARK. Look across the river to the lively home field of the Winnipeg Goldeyes.
Stop at: VVV9+Q4 Winnipeg
HIGH FIVE SCULPTURE. Discover five soaring steel forms inspired by flight and the energy of human connection.
Stop at: VVRC+V3 Winnipeg
RED RIVER. Take in the historic waterway that meets the Assiniboine and helped shape Winnipeg as a gathering and trading place.
Stop at: Esplanade Riel
ESPLANADE RIEL. Pass beneath Winnipeg’s striking cable-stayed pedestrian bridge linking The Forks with St. Boniface.
Stop at: The Forks National Historic Site
THE FORKS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE. Explore a nationally significant meeting place layered with Indigenous, fur-trade and railway history.
Stop at: Manitoba Children's Museum
MANITOBA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM. See the family museum housed in a restored railway building at this exterior stop.
Stop at: Oodena Celebration Circle
OODENA CELEBRATION CIRCLE. Enter an evocative Indigenous gathering place designed around the sky, seasons and ancient traditions.
Stop at: VVRC+V3 Winnipeg
FORKS HISTORIC RAIL BRIDGE. View the 1914 landmark from the accessible side while it remains closed for structural restoration.
Stop at: VVRC+V3 Winnipeg
NIIMAAMAA. Encounter a monumental Indigenous sculpture whose name means “my mother” in Cree, Ojibwe and Michif.
Stop at: Niizhoziibean
NIIZHOZIIBEAN. Discover this reflective Indigenous gathering space, currently approached from the Main Street path while the rail bridge is closed.
Stop at: The Forks Historic Port
THE FORKS HISTORIC PORT. Pause where river landings have connected people, trade and travel for generations.
Stop at: The Forks Market
THE FORKS MARKET. Step into a restored railway-era building filled with local food, shops and lively gathering spaces.
Stop at: Manitoba Theatre For Young People
MANITOBA THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (MTYP). See the acclaimed theatre in its characterful home at The Forks.
Stop at: Johnston Terminal
JOHNSTON TERMINAL. Admire this handsome restored railway-era warehouse, now home to shops, dining and creative spaces.
Stop at: VVQC+6G Winnipeg
PUBLIC ORCHARD & URBAN GARDEN. Wander past an edible landscape where fruit trees and community growing flourish.
Stop at: Variety Heritage Adventure Park
VARIETY HERITAGE ADVENTURE PARK. Discover an imaginative, inclusive play space inspired by The Forks’ rich history.
Stop at: VVQC+JP Winnipeg
PATH OF TIME. Trace thousands of years of human history through an evocative circular stone installation.
Stop at: CN Stage and Field
CN STAGE AND FIELD. See The Forks’ landmark outdoor stage and open gathering space beside the riverfront.
What's Included
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS
- Attraction tickets
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- Smartphone or tablet
- FORKS HISTORIC RAIL BRIDGE: closed for structural repairs; follow posted detours.
- Parking fees
- In-person tour guide
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting Point
Where you'll meet your guide
This tour begins at The Plaza at the Forks Skatepark, after which you'll explore the many different locations that make up this beacon of heritage!
End Point
Where the tour ends
This experience ends at the starting point.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Customer Reviews
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