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The Forks Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

4.4(8)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy Tripvia Tours
The Forks Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

About this activity

Explore Winnipeg’s historic meeting place at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers on a flexible GPS-guided audio tour. Stories play automatically as you walk the roughly 2.5 km route through public art, museums, riverfront paths and gathering spaces.

Highlights include THE FORKS MARKET, CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, OODENA CELEBRATION CIRCLE, NIIZHOZIIBEAN, JOHNSTON TERMINAL and the ESPLANADE RIEL. Hear how more than 6,000 years of Indigenous, fur-trade and railway history shaped this remarkable place.

Start whenever you like, pause for photos, food or museums and finish at your own pace. Download before you arrive; no mobile data or signal is needed during the tour.

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

Not included

  • ✕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

  • 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!

Good to know

  • 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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