Winnipeg

Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg

The Delta sits a short walk from Canada Life Centre and is the default choice for out-of-town Jets fans and visiting team supporters descending on Winnipeg. The hotel bar reliably turns into an unofficial pre-game lounge on home nights, with jerseys from both sides mixing over $10 beers. The location makes it easy to walk to the game and stumble back after — no taxi required.

Humphry's Restaurant & Bar

The Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg offers comfortable rooms with Assiniboine River views and an on-site restaurant. A solid mid-range option for Jets fans looking for convenient downtown accommodation near the arena.

Inn at The Forks

Boutique hotel at the historic junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers in The Forks district. Its spa, locally inspired restaurant, and walkable proximity to Canada Life Centre make it the top pick for visiting fans experiencing Winnipeg's passionate Jets hockey culture.

Mere Hotel

A sleek boutique hotel in downtown Winnipeg offering modern rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city. Perfectly positioned for Jets and Blue Bombers fans, with easy access to Canada Life Centre and IG Field via Winnipeg's skywalk system.

The Fort Garry Hotel

Winnipeg's grand Beaux-Arts railway hotel has welcomed guests since 1913. Located near The Forks and a short walk from Canada Life Centre, the Fort Garry features opulent rooms, a renowned spa, and a legendary reputation for being one of Canada's most haunted hotels. History and hockey fans rejoice.

Where to Eat in Winnipeg

Cleopatra's Mediterranean

At The Forks Market, Winnipeg's most popular gathering spot, Cleopatra's Mediterranean has been serving beloved shawarma, falafel, and hummus for years. Located where the Red and Assiniboine rivers meet, The Forks is a natural pre-game assembly point for fans heading to Canada Life Centre.

deer + almond

Award-winning Exchange District restaurant built around sharing plates that blend global flavours with Manitoba ingredients. Widely considered Winnipeg's most exciting kitchen, it draws visiting sports fans and food lovers for an experience that showcases the city's rising culinary scene.

King + Bannatyne

Popular Exchange District brunch and lunch spot in a converted heritage warehouse, serving creative Canadian comfort food with local ingredients. Jets fans fuel up on bennies and grain bowls before the walk to Canada Life Centre on game days.

Salisbury House

A Winnipeg institution since 1931, Sals (as locals call it) is famous for its 'nip' burgers with signature chili sauce. No visit to Winnipeg is complete without one. Jets fans have been stopping at Sals before and after games for generations. It is pure Manitoba comfort food.

Sports Celebrity Restaurant

Winnipeg's landmark sports dining institution lines its walls with Winnipeg Jets and Blue Bombers memorabilia spanning five decades of Manitoba sports history. Bobby Hull and Teemu Selanne photographs watch over post-game diners. The pre-game set menus are a Winnipeg hockey ritual that visiting fans are quickly inducted into.

The Forks Market

Winnipeg's historic meeting place at the junction of two rivers features food vendors, craft shops, and is the natural gathering point for Jets fans.

Best Bars in Winnipeg

The Common at The Forks

Sprawling taproom at The Forks marketplace pouring a rotating selection of Manitoba craft beer alongside food vendor stalls. Its communal tables and central location make it a natural meeting point for Jets and Blue Bombers fans before and after games.

The King's Head Pub

Beloved Exchange District British pub with a lively stage hosting local bands and a cozy pub atmosphere. Winnipeg Jets fans pack this spot on game nights for pints and camaraderie before heading to Canada Life Centre.

The Roost

A stylish cocktail lounge in the Exchange District serving inventive drinks in a warm, eclectic space. Jets fans pack the place on game nights, and its proximity to Canada Life Centre makes it the ideal pre-game warm-up spot during Winnipeg's legendary winters.

The Toad in the Hole

Osborne Village's cosy English-style pub is a Winnipeg staple with a great patio, solid pub food, and a curated tap list of Manitoba craft beer. Jets fans gather here for watch parties, and the atmosphere during playoff season is as intense as inside Canada Life Centre itself.

Fan Attractions in Winnipeg

Canada Life Centre

Canada Life Centre is one of the NHL's most passionate buildings — a roaring sold-out arena that has been at the heart of the Jets' return to Winnipeg since 2011. The whiteout playoff tradition, where the entire crowd dresses in white, is considered one of hockey's most intimidating atmospheres. Even non-playoff games have an intensity that reminds visiting fans why Winnipeg is one of the league's real hockey-mad markets.

IG Field (Winnipeg Blue Bombers)

Home of the back-to-back Grey Cup champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers, IG Field is one of the CFL's great outdoor football environments. On crisp autumn evenings the energy inside is staggering and the Banjo Bowl rivalry game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders is one of Canadian sport's most colorful traditions. The Bomber Store on game days is a fan shopping must.

Princess Auto Stadium (Winnipeg Blue Bombers)

Princess Auto Stadium is the modern home of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers CFL team, built in 2013 on the banks of the Assiniboine River. The 33,000-seat stadium has hosted two Grey Cup championships and generates extraordinary prairie football passion in a province where the Bombers are civic religion. The stadium's open concourses offer spectacular views of Winnipeg's skyline.

Sport Manitoba Hall of Fame

The Sport Manitoba Hall of Fame celebrates the province's remarkable athletic heritage, from CFL Grey Cup champions to Olympic medallist speed skaters and curling world champions. The museum at Sport Manitoba's main facility in Winnipeg features rotating exhibits on current Manitoban athletes competing internationally. Curling fans in particular will find a wealth of world championship history here.

Things to Do

The Forks Cultural Walk

Walk through The Forks, a 6,000-year-old meeting place at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, now home to a vibrant market, restaurants, and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. In winter, the river trail transforms into the longest naturally frozen skating trail in the world.

The Forks Market & Historic Site

The historic meeting point at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers has been a gathering place for 6,000 years and now hosts outdoor fan zones during major sporting events. The indoor market has excellent food vendors and the river trail system connects directly to nearby sports venues. On Grey Cup weekend Winnipeg, The Forks becomes the city's living room.

The Forks National Historic Site

The Forks at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers is Winnipeg's communal heart — where Jets fans converge for pre-game street parties, outdoor NHL Heritage Classic watch parties are broadcast, and the summer music festival scene transforms the riverbanks. The historic market building houses local food vendors and craft stalls that fuel fans heading to the nearby arena. In winter, the frozen river becomes the world's longest skating rink, a uniquely Winnipeg fan experience.

True North Square Outdoor Rink

The outdoor skating rink and fan gathering area at True North Square adjacent to Canada Life Centre hosts fans before and after Jets games with live entertainment and food vendors. During the Whiteout playoff runs, the outdoor space is packed with fans who couldn't get tickets watching on the giant screen. Winnipeg's winters only intensify the hockey passion here.