June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, an annual day set aside to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples of Canada. Every year, celebrations are planned across the country to showcase the richness and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultural expressions and stories.

To mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, Travel Manitoba is highlighting Indigenous tourism operators leading the way in Indigenous tourism.

1. Prairie Berry

Located on Treaty 1 Territory in Glenlea, Prairie Berry is a strawberry farm that offers a unique farm-to-table dinner service called The Patch that celebrates Indigenous and French-Canadian food and chefs. The Patch at Prairie Berry Farm is an accredited Indigenous tourism experience through The Original Original accreditation program run by the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada.

Read their story here.

2. La Brasserie Nonsuch Brewing

La Brasserie Nonsuch Brewing, based in Winnipeg, proudly celebrates its Métis heritage. The brewery infuses this cultural legacy into their craft beers, blending tradition and innovation to honour and connect with their Métis roots.

In 2022, Travel Manitoba supported La Brasserie Nonsuch Brewing through the Tourism Innovation and Recovery Fund. Nonsuch Brewing developed their “Beer Bannock Experience”—an experiential, hands-on journey delving into the history of Louis Riel and Métis Peoples through the art of bannock baking and storytelling.

Learn more about their story below.

3. Moon Gate Guest House

Moon Gate Guest House beautifully integrates its Indigenous heritage into a serene retreat on the Whitemouth River in eastern Manitoba. The owners, Michél and Jenny Dupas, drawing from Michél’s Métis roots, offer guests a unique experience that includes cultural storytelling, traditional crafts and a deep connection to nature, fostering an enriching stay that honours and celebrates Indigenous traditions and history.

In 2022, Travel Manitoba supported Moongate Guesthouse through the Tourism Innovation and Recovery Fund. With this funding, Moongate Guesthouse developed their “Explore like a Voyageur” product—a guided snowshoeing experience along the Whitemouth River.

Learn more about their story below.

4. Adventures to Understanding

Manitoba is home to more than 170 Indigenous tourism businesses, owned by Indigenous operators who are eager to share their traditions and culture with visitors through authentic experiences.

Get inspired by Indigenous tourism experiences below.