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The Forks Historic Site: a Smartphone Audio Tour

Winnipeg, Canada
  • 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
    • Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS
    • No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
    • Live GPS map shows route & your location
    • Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
    • Attraction tickets
    • Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
    • Smartphone or tablet
    • **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • The Forks Market
      1 Forks Market Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4L9, Canada

      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

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours

    • 07/28/2020 - 04/09/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Itinerary

    1

    The Plaza at The Forks

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Mahatma Gandhi Statue

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Canadian Museum for Human Rights

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Shaw Park

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    VVV9+Q4 Winnipeg

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    VVRC+V3 Winnipeg

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Esplanade Riel

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    The Forks National Historic Site

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    Manitoba Children's Museum

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    10

    Oodena Celebration Circle

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    11

    VVRC+V3 Winnipeg

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    12

    VVRC+V3 Winnipeg

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    13

    Niizhoziibean

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    14

    The Forks Historic Port

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    15

    The Forks Market

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    16

    Manitoba Theatre For Young People

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    17

    Johnston Terminal

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    18

    VVQC+6G Winnipeg

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    19

    Variety Heritage Adventure Park

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    20

    VVQC+JP Winnipeg

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    21

    CN Stage and Field

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Barn Hammer Brewing Company (Pass By)

    Saint-Boniface Cathedral Parish (Pass By)

    Le Musee de Saint-Boniface Museum (Pass By)

    Travel Manitoba Visitor Information Centre (Pass By)

    RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg (Pass By)

    Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre (Pass By)

    Government House of Manitoba (Pass By)

    Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre (Pass By)

    The Forks National Historic Amphitheatre (Pass By)

    The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre (Pass By)

    Manitoba Theatre For Young People (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Stroller accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.5
    based on 6 reviews
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    You need to clearly know...

    Edmund_R, Sep 2025
    You need to clearly know how to use your maps. The sequence of the trails can be improve better. Some of the sites are closer.

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Thanks for your feedback on The Forks tour! We’re glad you enjoyed it and appreciate your notes on maps and trail sequencing - insights like yours help us keep improving the experience!

    A great intro to The Forks

    Anne_S, Sep 2023
    A great way to learn more about the history and the community in this area. Much better than just wandering around. Perfect length in time and distance. The map really helped us keep on track. Highly recommend.

    Response from Host, Sep 2023

    Thank you for the wonderful review and recommending our tour! Word-of-mouth is the best compliment we could ask for.

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