Winnipeg’s best attractions, including the world’s largest indoor trampoline park

Winnipeg. If you live here, you already know. The winters stretch on, the summers blaze, and somehow, there’s always a need to find the next thing—something to do, somewhere to go, a place to burn energy before cabin fever sets in. Maybe you’ve fallen into a routine, cycling through the same spots, forgetting how much this city actually has to offer. Time for a reminder.

 

1. Flying Squirrel Winnipeg

When it comes to high-energy, full-throttle, bounce-off-the-walls fun? One place towers above the rest.

Meet Flying Squirrel Winnipeg—the world’s largest indoor trampoline park.

A place where kids launch themselves skyward, teens race across obstacle courses, and parents—well, some jump in, some sip coffee and watch. Either way, it’s an all-in-one energy burner.

Walk in, and it’s chaos. Controlled? Sort of. Thrilling? Absolutely. Trampolines stretch in every direction, a sea of bouncing, flipping, laughing mayhem.

Wall-to-wall trampolines for boundless flight. Slam-dunk basketball hoops. Trampoline dodgeball where the only rule is: don’t get hit.

And when jumping fatigue sets in? The arcade beckons. The lounge and cafe? A saving grace for parents who need a moment to rest and charge with a comfy chair and a cup of hot coffee. Birthday parties? Ask anyone—they’re legendary.

Rain, snow, or unbearable heat—this place never fails.

 

2. The Forks

The Forks: Every Winnipegger has been here. But when’s the last time you really soaked it in?

Summer: Stroll the river trails, rent a pedal boat, grab ice cream and people-watch. Winter: Lace up, skate the frozen river, sip something warm, and watch the city light up. Year-round: The Forks Market hums with energy—food vendors, live music, and a vibe that never gets old.

It’s the perfect answer to “What should we do today?”

 

3. Assiniboine Park & Zoo

Maybe you go often to the Assiniboine Park & Zoo. Maybe you haven’t been in years. Either way, it delivers.

Summers mean picnics, splash pads, and playground takeovers. Winters mean tobogganing, ice skating, and watching polar bears swim inches from your face at Journey to Churchill. The trails? Ideal for biking, strolling, or chasing ducks with a toddler who refuses to walk in a straight line.

Winnipeg families don’t outgrow Assiniboine Park. It grows with them.

 

4. Manitoba Children’s Museum

If you have little kids, you already know all about the Manitoba Children’s Museum. If you don’t? Keep this one in your back pocket.

A real train kids can climb inside. A waterworks station that’s equal parts mesmerizing and soaked-sock-inducing fun. Hands-on exhibits that encourage touching everything (for once, that’s allowed).

When the weather turns and the kids need an outlet, this is it.

 

5. FortWhyte Alive

You hit that point. You need fresh air. Somewhere that isn’t pavement. Somewhere that doesn’t require a two-hour drive.

Summer at FortWhyte Alive: Kayak. Hike. Stand in awe as bison roam past your car window. Winter: Cross-country ski, toboggan, or trek through frozen forests where silence feels like an escape.

You step out of the city without actually leaving it. And that’s the magic of FortWhyte Alive.

 

6. St. Vital Park

Not everything needs an agenda. Sometimes, you just need a big, open space where kids can run wild, and parents can catch up.

St. Vital Park is a sprawling playground where kids test their limits. Walking trails that work for strollers, scooters, and reluctant walkers. A pond for skating in the winter, duck-feeding in the summer.

Easy. Local. Reliable. The kind of spot that doesn’t need an invitation.

 

7. Kildonan Park

Kildonan Park is the sleeper hit. Maybe you forget about it—until you go back and wonder why you ever stopped.

Green space that feels endless. Rainbow Stage for summer theatre under the sky. A pool and splash pad that become the only place you want to be when the heat hits.

No rush, no pressure—just a place that works for whatever kind of day you’re having.

 

Winnipeg: Built for Families Who Get Out There

The trick to living here? You figure out how to make the most of every season.

Hot summers? You’re at The Forks, in the parks, on the water. Cold winters? You’re at Flying Squirrel, skating The Forks, or finding warmth in a museum.

And the best part? No matter how many times you visit these places, they always bring something new.