Double The Fun At The ‘Welcome To Canada’ Opening Reception
We are pleased to share details about this year’s ‘Welcome to Canada’ opening reception, which will be a bit different than in previous years.
On Tuesday, May 27, your time in Winnipeg gets off to an exciting start at two venues within Assiniboine Park!
To start, raise a glass, sample some hors d’oeuvres, and meet your fellow RVC 2025 attendees as well as Manitoba’s most iconic residents, the rescued polar bears at the Journey To Churchill exhibit at Assiniboine Park Zoo. Engage with them (the Buyers and Sellers, not the polar bears) in a ‘chill’ atmosphere from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Next, move on to one of the newest attractions in town, The Leaf, also located within Assiniboine Park. This is the main reception where everyone can enjoy local bites and refreshments against a lush backdrop that reflects the diversity of Canada’s natural beauty.
Transfers will depart from both the RBC Convention Centre and the host hotels at 5 p.m. so that you may enjoy both venues. Alternatively, if you have already met the polar bears, you can head directly to The Leaf with shuttles running from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Get ready for the RVC 2025 Host Night Event
One of the highlights of every Rendez-vous Canada is the host night event, which takes place on Thursday evening, and this year will be no exception.
Our hosts at Tourism Winnipeg and Travel Manitoba are planning a memorable evening at the world-renowned Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Get ready for a treat as the team takes you on a journey through Manitoba at this iconic and thought-provoking museum. More details to come, but for now, just remember to pack your most comfortable dancing shoes.
Mapping It Out: Winnipeg and Manitoba
At A Glance
When you arrive in Winnipeg, you will have a wide variety of activities to do, attractions and neighbourhoods to explore, and local delicacies to devour! We’re home to a zoo where polar bears swim right over your head, Canada’s tallest indoor waterfall located in a lush tropical biome, and an art institution that has been celebrated by esteemed publications the world over. Read more about some of Winnipeg's top attractions.
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Assiniboine Park and Zoo
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
FortWhyte Alive
The Leaf
Manitoba Museum
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
Royal Canadian Mint
Saint-Boniface
The Exchange District
The Forks
Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq
Manitoba is located in the heart of Canada—its geographic centre—and home to incredible experiences in every corner of the province. Go north to the polar bear capital of the world, Churchill, to walk among polar bears, paddle alongside beluga whales, and witness the dazzling northern lights. Visit Riding Mountain National Park in the west to see impressive wildlife like bison and black bears. Travel east to Whiteshell Provincial Park to learn about Indigenous culture and traditions while on a guided tour of a sacred site. Soar over the treetops in the southern Pembina Valley on a ziplining adventure. Learn more about what Manitoba has to offer.
Rendez-vous Canada would like to thank the following partners and sponsors for their generous contributions to Rendez-vous Canada 2025 and their ongoing support of the Canadian tourism industry.
To start, raise a glass, sample some hors d’oeuvres, and meet your fellow RVC 2025 attendees as well as Manitoba’s most iconic residents, the rescued polar bears at the Journey To Churchill exhibit at Assiniboine Park Zoo. Engage with them (the Buyers and Sellers, not the polar bears) in a ‘chill’ atmosphere from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Next, move on to one of the newest attractions in town, The Leaf, also located within Assiniboine Park. This is the main reception where everyone can enjoy local bites and refreshments against a lush backdrop that reflects the diversity of Canada’s natural beauty. 
