Services and activities for visitors to Manitoba

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Grandparents, parents, other family members and friends visiting Manitoba are in for a fun and fulfilling experience. Whether they are staying for several weeks or months, they will never run out of things to do. Aside from the usual touristic experience, visitors can also avail of activities and programs for educational enrichment or social and recreational engagement. Most of these can be found in and around your neighbourhood and are free or for a minimal fee.

Places to see, events to experience

You’re probably excited to show off the beauty of your new home to your loved ones. But where to start? We’ve created a list of must-see museums, parks, other places of interest, and things to do here: 20+ free (and almost free) things to do in Manitoba> You can also go to Travel Manitoba’s Things To Do or Must-see Places in Manitoba. These lists are full of breathtaking natural wonders, as well as interesting historic places so your visitors can fully appreciate what Manitoba offers.

You can also inquire from Visitor Information Centres all over the province. You can get guides and information about tours to the best places to visit in any season. If you’re looking for local events, here are festivals in Manitoba depending on the time of year:


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Exercise and Recreation

  • Check the latest Leisure Guide for various activities that they can get into for a minimal fee. Some of the classes offered by community centres include painting classes, line dancing, and various fitness programs for people of all ages.
  • Look for your nearest Community Centre here: General Council of Winnipeg Community Centres.

Learning Activities

  • Several community or immigrant-serving organizations offer informal English as a Second Language classes to newcomers, regardless of immigration status. Contact immigrant-serving organizations nearest you for referrals. You can even check churches nearby that host informal conversation circles. For example, Fort Garry Church has one every Thursday, or Church of the Rock (interdenominational), every Wednesday.
  • Immigrant Centre’s ACCESS English Centre also has conversation groups. These are facilitated by trained volunteers working with learners in all levels. This is held several times a week. Conversations focus on topics of interest and importance to adult newcomers to Manitoba.
  • The Winnipeg Public Library has many resources to hone English skills, as well as activities and events your visitors can enjoy. Short-term visitors can buy membership ($68 for 3 months) or choose Visitor Internet Privilege (VIP) which allows access to library computers for 14 days for free. They can also attend lectures, film showings and other events at the library. Learn more about the Winnipeg Libraries from their site.
  • A&O Support Services for Older Adults has various activities for adults 55 years old and up. They offer educational and recreational activities such as health and wellness programs, book clubs and conversation circles.

Consular Services

For concerns or questions on passports or visas, they can go to this directory: Winnipeg Consulates and Embassies. If they are planning to extend their stay in Canada, read this page: Extend your stay in Canada as a visitor. They should arrange for this ahead of the date of their visa’s effectivity.

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Community Resources

Read Sponsoring parents and grandparents to Manitoba to know how you can support their visit.

Do you need an “Invitation to Visit” letter to support your loved ones’ application for a visitor or Super Visa? Immigrant Centre’s Language Bank Services can help. You can request for it by filling out the Invitation to Visit Form.

Those with temporary immigration status (those under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) or the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP), international students, citizens with settlement and integration needs, and dependents of those with temporary status) may check this list for services available for them: MANSO member services for newcomers with temporary immigration status.

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