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Tourist Information:
Check here for information on
Tourism in Winnipeg.
Transportation:
Arriving in Winnipeg via the Winnipeg International Airport:
The Winnipeg International Airport is located approximately 15 minutes from downtown Winnipeg and approximately 30-35 minutes from the University of Manitoba. Operating 24 hours a day, Winnipeg is easily accessible from the rest of Canada, the USA and locations worldwide. For more information about services at the airport, visit the Winnipeg Airports Authority website .
Local Transportation
From the Airport:
Taxis:
Taxi and limousine services are available at the airport. Rates for taxi and limousine services range from $25-$30 from the airport to the University of Manitoba and $15-$25 from the airport to downtown Winnipeg. A variety of taxis are on hand at the airport or you can pre-book services through the following companies:
Duffy's Taxi (204) 925-0101
Unicity Taxi (204) 925-3131
Blueline Taxi (204) 925-8888
Taxi phone numbers for local taxi companies will be available at all information kiosks.
Limousines:
London Limos (204) 488-9590
Paris Limousine Inc (204) 786-5466
Winnipeg Limousine Service (866) 834-2790
Airport Shuttle:
Airport Shuttle service is available through certain hotels in the Winnipeg area. For more information please contact the hotel directly.
Bus:
Delegates can obtain Winnipeg Transit guides at information kiosks throughout campus. Bus stops are located at various locations throughout the university campus, and offer regular service to downtown and all major connectors. Regular adult bus fare is $1.80 one-way. Transit fares can be paid in cash upon boarding the bus or transit tickets can be purchased from Answers Information Booth located at the main entrance to the University Centre. Delegates who arrive at the airport and wish to take Winnipeg Transit to the University of Manitoba campus can take the #15 Sargent-Mountain bus and transfer to the #60 Pembina bus, which arrives in the centre of campus and all residences. The journey takes approximately 70 minutes.
For more information on routes and schedules, visit the Winnipeg Transit website . There is an excellent tool on their website called Navigo, where you can plug in your origin (Winnipeg International Airport) and destination (U of M) and get easy to read instructions and maps.
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