- Winnipeg has world-class facilities. From the new state-of-the-art MTS Centre in the heart of our downtown, to the Pan Am Pool, from John Blumberg Softball Complex to the Investors Group Complex at the University of Manitoba, our facilities are first rate.
- Winnipeg has the venues for your event! We have an amazing selection of theatres and outdoor settings that make festivals and concerts fantastic.
- Winnipeg is one of the most affordable cities in Canada. Accommodation choices range from modern web-enabled high-tech marvels to cozy bed and breakfast homes, from university housing to familiar regional and international brands.
- What is it they say about location? Winnipeg has the distinction of being the geographic centre of North America, making the city very accessible by air, rail and road.
- You’ve got to have heart! Winnipeggers are world renowned for getting involved, pooling their talents and resources to pull off the best events possible. A strong spirit of volunteerism exists in our city.
- Experience is key! We know what it takes to make an event successful in our city, being the best and accepting nothing less. Having hosted a wide variety of events of every size and description, we have people who are skilled and knowledgeable at every level.
- We have a reputation and record of success. From the 1999 World Junior Hockey Championships and the 1999 Pan Am Games to the 2005 Juno Awards and the 2008 Tim Hortons Brier, Winnipeg has played host to the world. Events held in the city achieve a new level of success, as we have proven time and again that we can deliver high quality events.
- Winnipeg is a diverse, tolerant and welcoming city. With over 200 different cultural groups, we can make any participant feel at home by providing a touch of the world that includes dining, entertainment and even social interpreters.
- Team Spirit! Regardless of the time of year, Winnipeggers always find a reason to cheer on their local team or support the visiting one. The only thing better than the actual game or event itself, is the spirit of the fans watching it.
- Winnipeg is a cosmopolitan city that offers world-class ballet, theatre, visual arts, a great local music scene and multicultural experiences that have been rated by the Globe and Mail as being some of the best in the country. And best of all, its so affordable you can include everyone.
A creative and approachable team. Destination Winnipeg is standing by to assist you with all the details. From high-quality professional bid submissions to in-person bid presentations and a multitude of services to help ensure the success of your event once it’s awarded to Winnipeg, our team will work with you every step of the way!
We have a plenty of ideas. Tell us about your big event and we will help you make it happen!
To learn more about what Winnipeg has to offer sports and special event planners, check out our Destination Planner.
