About the Port
The route continues aboard VIA Rail's The Canadian, tracing a path through Ontario's northern lake country before opening onto the wide skies of Manitoba. Onboard, observation cars offer wide views of the passing terrain, from dense forest and granite outcrops to the long, flat approach toward the prairies, marking one of the great overland journeys of the continent.
The journey concludes in Winnipeg, capital of Manitoba and a longtime crossroads between eastern Canada and the plains. The city holds a notable collection of early twentieth-century architecture in its historic Exchange District, along with a growing arts and culinary scene. Travelers typically settle into downtown accommodations within easy reach of these attractions, allowing time to explore on foot before onward travel continues.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Winnipeg.
Ride the Observation Dome
Head to the dome car as forests and granite give way to open prairie; the shifting light and long horizon are best appreciated from the upper-level glass canopy.
Explore the Exchange District
Wander cobblestone streets lined with restored early 1900s warehouses now home to galleries, cafes, and boutiques; easily covered on a self-guided walk from downtown.
Visit The Forks
This historic river junction turned market and gathering space offers riverside paths, local food stalls, and views where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet.