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10 Instagram spots around Winnipeg
Winnipeg’s rivers, historic streets and gardens offer a varied set of frames. These ideas use river paths, public parks and views of buildings from outside.
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The Forks Riverwalk
The Forks sits where the Red and Assiniboine rivers meet. When the riverwalk is open, use a landward path to photograph the water and the riverside buildings.
Search Google MapsEsplanade Riel
Esplanade Riel is a pedestrian bridge across the Red River. From its walkway, arrange the supporting cables around a slice of the river and keep the route clear for others.
Search Google MapsSt. Boniface Cathedral
The old stone façade of St. Boniface Cathedral stands in front of the newer church. From outside, frame its arches and circular opening together.
Search Google MapsEnglish Garden at Assiniboine Park
Curving paths and planting beds shape the English Garden. Use the edge of one path as a leading line through the planting, and check the park’s photography guidance for organised sessions.
Search Google MapsLeo Mol Sculpture Garden
The Leo Mol Sculpture Garden combines planted spaces, paths and pools. Look for a quiet composition using the water and surrounding greenery. Check the operator’s terms before an organised shoot.
Search Google MapsUpper Fort Garry Gate
The stone gate of Upper Fort Garry stands within an urban park. From the park path, place the gate off centre to include some of the open space around it.
Search Google MapsExchange District
The Exchange District has streets lined with former warehouses and other heritage buildings. From a sidewalk, look upward at a pair of façades and compare their brickwork and window patterns.
Search Google MapsKildonan Park pond
Kildonan Park has paths beside the Red River and a pond near the pavilion. From a path, use nearby trees as a natural border around the water.
Search Google MapsManitoba Legislative Building
The Manitoba Legislative Building stands on Broadway. Photograph the building from the surrounding public route and leave room above its dome.
Search Google MapsCanadian Museum for Human Rights
The museum’s distinctive building rises near The Forks. From a surrounding public path, use the change between its curved and angular forms to build an exterior detail.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- The Forks, About the site
- Tourism Winnipeg, Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge
- Tourism Winnipeg, St. Boniface landmarks
- Tourism Winnipeg, English Garden at Assiniboine Park
- Assiniboine Park Conservancy, Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
- Assiniboine Park Conservancy, photography bookings
- Upper Fort Garry Heritage, historic gate
- Tourism Winnipeg, Exchange District
- City of Winnipeg, Kildonan Park
- Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, visitor information
- Canadian Museum for Human Rights, architecture