Getting Around Winnipeg
Find the best way to access the city from the moment you land until the end of your conference.
Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG)
Winnipeg Richardson International Airport is Canada's seventh-busiest airport with over 4 million passengers walking through its gates each year. It is an important transportation hub for Manitoba, serving as the primary airport for a large geographical area that includes parts of Northwest Ontario and Nunavut.
Several short term and long term parkades are located on site, as well as curb-side valet parking service.
Airline carriers serving Winnipeg Richardson International Airport
• Air Canada
• Bearskin Airlines
• Calm Air
• Canadian North
• Delta
• Flair
• Perimeter Aviation
• Porter
• Sunwing
• United Airlines
• WestJet
Several short term and long term parkades are located on site, as well as curb-side valet parking service.
Airline carriers serving Winnipeg Richardson International Airport
• Air Canada
• Bearskin Airlines
• Calm Air
• Canadian North
• Delta
• Flair
• Perimeter Aviation
• Porter
• Sunwing
• United Airlines
• WestJet
Winnipeg Via Rail at Union Station
Located downtown, the grand Neo-classical Union Station building was designed by the same architects responsible for New York City's Grand Central Station. Opened in 1911, the station, along with the still-active 220-acre Canadian Pacific Rail Yards and the Winnipeg Rail Museum on Tracks 1 and 2, is a reminder of the city's status as the transportation hub to the West. At the museum, visitors can see vintage railway cars, including the Countess Dufferin, the first locomotive on the Canadian prairie, and artifacts from the track's construction to Churchill.
Today, two train routes in Canada, operated by VIA Rail, use the station. The Canadian train runs from Toronto to Vancouver on a year-round schedule and connects with Amtrak in both cities.
The Winnipeg to Churchill train, still fondly called The Hudson Bay, operates year-round from Winnipeg to Thompson to Churchill.
Today, two train routes in Canada, operated by VIA Rail, use the station. The Canadian train runs from Toronto to Vancouver on a year-round schedule and connects with Amtrak in both cities.
The Winnipeg to Churchill train, still fondly called The Hudson Bay, operates year-round from Winnipeg to Thompson to Churchill.
Winnipeg Transit
Winnipeg Transit operates a fleet of over 600 buses in the city of Winnipeg. Buses run more than 80 routes throughout the city, 19 of which operate regularly downtown. Three special routes, designated as Downtown Spirit buses, offer free service on their loop through the central core, stopping by the Manitoba Legislature, the Exchange District, and other major downtown destinations. Bus fare can paid in cash, by purchasing tickets, or through e-cash/passes loaded on Peggo cards.
Winnipeg Rental Cars
Seven rental-car companies service the airport: Avis, Budget, Payless, Enterprise, Hertz, Alamo, and National.
Rental counters are located on the ground floor of the parking garage across from the airport terminal.
Rental counters are located on the ground floor of the parking garage across from the airport terminal.
Winnipeg Taxi Services
Taxis are a fast way to get around Winnipeg, as well as the main option for airport travelers who aren't staying at one of 19 hotels with shuttle service. Once in the city, hailing taxis on the street is difficult, so travelers are advised to schedule pickup in advance via phone or app.
The rate for a taxi from the airport to downtown averages CA$25.
The rate for a taxi from the airport to downtown averages CA$25.
Winnipeg Ride Share (Uber)
Uber is the primary ride share app of Winnipeg, making it easy for delegates and travellers alike to get around the city with ease. Utilizing the app, you can request a ride in real-time or in advance, ensuring that you always make it to your destination on time.
The rate for an Uber from the airport to downtown averages CA$25.
The rate for an Uber from the airport to downtown averages CA$25.
