Summer is a great time to get outside and make the most of southern Manitoba’s beautiful weather. Across its 20,000-acre footprint, CentrePort Canada has plenty of options to explore, from local breweries to ball parks, dog parks, and even go-karts.
As Canada’s largest trimodal inland port, CentrePort Canada is known as a hub for trade and transportation – but it’s also a place to live, work, play and learn. Companies, residents and visitors can all take advantage of its unique mix of industrial innovation and local charm. And right now, it’s the perfect place to plan your next summer adventure.
Sip Something Local
Unwind on a patio or in a tasting room with a locally crafted drink. Torque Brewing and Half Pints Brewing Company are both serving up bold, flavourful beers in relaxed taprooms. Swing by after work or grab a pint with a pal.
Not into beer? Shrugging Doctor Beverage Company is Manitoba’s only commercial vineyard with headquarters in CentrePort. They make wine, sangria, cider, spirits, mead, and their tasting room includes a full menu of “Wondrous Food and Quenchers.” Book your ticket for their 2025 Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting on September 7th here.
Get Active
If you’re craving some fresh air, head to Little Mountain Park, a peaceful, 160-acre retreat just a 20-minute car ride from downtown Winnipeg. Once home to a limestone quarry, the park now features scenic walking and cycling trails, a large off-leash dog area, and quiet picnic spots by a quarry-turned-pond. Select picnic sites include bookable BBQ pits, making it a favourite for family gatherings.
Right nearby is Little Mountain Sportsplex, home to 28 softball diamonds, full-sized soccer fields, disc fields, and hockey rinks. A licensed clubhouse with a patio and picnic area makes it easy to spend the whole day, whether you’re participating in a game or cheering from the sidelines.
Or check out the recently expanded Optimist Park, now home to baseball diamonds, a full-sized soccer field, and a playground. It’s an ideal place for kids and grandkids to run around while you enjoy a moment in the sun.
Spend some time on the green at The Players Course. This championship-caliber nine-hole golf course is great for all levels. Amenities include a full restaurant, stocked pro shop and scenic clubhouse with great views of the lake and golf course. Book a tee time online here or come for lunch, even if you’re not swinging a club.
If you prefer your sightseeing a little more off the beaten path, visit the hidden parcel of land known as the “Cement Cemetery.” Once part of the British-American Construction and Materials Limited cement plant, this abandoned industrial site features rows of mysterious concrete pillars rising from the ground. Located just off Sturgeon Road, it’s accessible on foot and a cool spot to explore and take great photos. Click here to learn more.
Explore Air, Rail & Road
For families and aviation buffs, the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada has pop-up programming every Tuesday and Friday in August. Drop in for scavenger hunts, pedal planes, and rotating hands-on activities: all included with the price of admission. It’s one of Canada’s largest aviation collections, and the perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon or a curious morning.
Looking for speed? Speedworld Indoor Kart Track is open daily from 11am to 11pm, delivering high-octane thrills with European-style go-karts on a 0.2 km indoor track. There are 40 km/h sprint karts for beginners, 50 km/h race karts for licensed drivers, and new full motion racing simulators. Make a reservation or just show up and have fun!
For a relaxing ride, hop aboard the Prairie Dog Central Railway, one of North America’s oldest operating steam locomotives. Operating on weekends and a few weekdays through September, the Prairie Dog Central will take you from Inkster Junction Station (located on Prairie Dog Trail, off Park Royale Way) to the village of Grosse Isle. Look for themed rides like the Great Train Robbery, Family Fun Days, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Book in advance here as tickets tend to sell out!
A Complete Community
CentrePort Canada is not just for business, but for everyone who lives and plays here, too. At its core, CentrePort Canada is a complete community, and successful businesses require more than just land and logistics.
This summer, we invite you to experience CentrePort for yourself. Come play baseball, taste a new Manitoba-made wine, ride a train, or take a sunset stroll. You’ll find there’s more happening here than meets the eye.
Featured image: The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. Photo by Empire Photography.
