General Info

• How much do tickets cost?
  The cost structure for the 2027 Festival varies depending on the choice of pass or ticket.
  
  There are three types of multi-day passes (Voyageur Pass, Weekend 1 Pass, Weekend 2 Pass).
   
  
  

  Single-day tickets to access the park are as follows: 
  
  

• What’s new with the multi-day passes in 2027?
  To make accessing the Festival easier and improve the arrival experience for festivalgoers, the Voyageur Passes, Weekend 1 Passes and Weekend 2 Passes are now available in digital format.
  

• How do I add my pass to my phone?
  After your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to add your pass to your digital wallet (Apple Wallet or Google Wallet). The pass is also accessible in your Showpass account.

  Follow these steps:

  1. Open the confirmation email you received after your purchase.
  2. Follow the instructions to access your pass through your Showpass account.
  3. Add your pass to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
  4. Hold your phone near the reader at the entrance to the park to access the Festival!

  For a detailed guide with step-by-step instructions, click here – Showpass NFC Ticket Buyer Guide.

• Are tickets valid on any day of the Festival?
  No. In order to better manage traffic at the park, reduce line-ups and provide a pleasant experience for festivalgoers, there are different single-day ticket options: day tickets (10AM-5PM; 10h-17h), evening tickets (6PM-midnight; 18-00h), and day + evening tickets (10AM-midnight; 10h-00h).
• Where can I buy tickets?
  You can purchase tickets online, at the Festival du Voyageur office (233 Provencher Boulevard) or at the park box office (subject to availability). We strongly encourage you to purchase tickets before coming to the park. It is conceivable that some days may be sold out.
• Can I buy tickets at the park?
  Yes, but please note that some days of the Festival may sell out. We strongly encourage festivalgoers to purchase their tickets in advance to guarantee their entry.
• Is admission free for children?
  Yes, but only for children 5 and under.
• Are refunds available?
  No. All sales are final. We offer exchanges based on availability. Tickets are transferable and non-redeemable.

• I have purchased a ticket. Can I enter and leave the park as I please during the day?
  Ticketed visitors may enter and exit the park within their time slot, but must first visit the Information Center to receive a stamp to return to the park. Each electronic ticket can only be scanned once.

Festival 2027 | Whittier Park Open Dates & Hours

• Friday, February 12 | 18h-00h (6 PM - midnight)
• Saturday, February 13 | 10h-00h (10 AM - midnight)
• Sunday, February 14 | 10h-00h (10 AM - midnight)
• Monday, February 15 | 10h-17h (10 AM - 5 PM
• Tuesday, February 16 | CLOSED (school program only)
• Wednesday, February 17 | CLOSED (school program only)
• Thursday, February 18 | 18h-23h (6 PM - 11 PM)
• Friday, February 19 | 18h-00h (6 PM - midnight)
• Saturday, February 20 | 10h-00h (10 AM - midnight)
• Sunday, February 21 | 10h-17h (10 AM - 5 PM)

Parking at Whittier Park is limited. We encourage all festivalgoers to consider other modes of transportation other than their car to come to Festival du Voyageur.

For more information, visit the Transportation page

• Where can I park and how much do I pay?
  You have the option of using the parking lot at the park for $10. However, parking is very limited so we encourage you to use the free shuttle bus, carpool or use a cab service.

• Is there free parking for people with disabilities?
  No, there is no free parking, but there are priority parking spots at the park for people with limited mobility. Please visit the parking booth at the entrance of the parkade for more information. Please note that these spaces are also limited.

PARK MAP (coming soon)

• Where can I find the Festival du Voyageur schedule?
  The complete Festival du Voyageur schedule will be released on January 12, 2027 on our website and mobile app.

• Where can I purchase Festival du Voyageur merchandise?
  Official Festival du Voyageur merchandise is available online, at the Festival du Voyageur Boutique located at the Festival du Voyageur office (233 Provencher Blvd.) and in our Souvenir Tent at the park.

• Can we access the park during the school program activities?
  No. The park is closed to the public during the day on February 12, 16, 17, 18, 19 for the school program. Please visit the park during the hours of public operation.

• What if I lose something at the festival?
  The Festival du Voyageur Lost and Found Box is located at the 233-ALLO Information Centre in the park. Once the festival is over, the lost and found box will be kept for a month at the Festival du Voyageur office (233 Provencher Blvd.) and items can be picked up during office hours.

• Can we bring our pet to the park?
  For safety and sanitation reasons, pets are not allowed in the park unless it is a service animal.

• Can we use our own toboggans on the slides at the park?
  No, you cannot use your own toboggans on the slides at the park. Slides and helmets will be provided on site.

  Please be aware of the following safety guidelines for using the slides at the park:
  - Use of the slide is at your own risk.
  - Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  - Helmets are mandatory for those under 18 years of age. Helmets are available on site.

• What are the entry requirements for the park?
  For your safety, we reserve the right to check the contents of all bags and beverage containers brought onto the site. Please remember the following:
  - No alcohol or drugs, weapons or glass containers.
  - No pets, including in the park and tents.

  Passes or tickets will be confiscated and guests will be removed from the festival site for disruptive behavior. Access to the park is only permitted until 60 minutes before closing time. Your experience may be captured on video or photo. The Festival du Voyageur inc. reserves the right to use these videos or photos for promotional purposes only.

• • Where can I find the first aid trailer?
    First Aid Training Canada offers first aid and CPR services. They will be on site at the park during the ten days of the festival. Emergency numbers will be posted in all tents. Please call 911 in case of emergency.

• • What if I lose my child in the park?
    Parents searching their child should go to the on-site Information Centre where Festival staff will activate the lost child protocol and assist the parents in locating their child. Lost children should be escorted to the Information Centre where Festival staff will activate the lost child protocol and assist in locating the parents.

• • Can we smoke in the park?
    Smoking is not permitted inside the tents and Fort Gibraltar. We ask that you be respectful of those around you when using tobacco.

• What are the safety rules for the park slides?
  The safety of our visitors is very important to us. Please be aware of the following safety guidelines regarding the use of the slides and snow tubes at the park:
  - Use of the slide is at your own risk.
  - Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  - Helmets are mandatory for those under 18 years of age. Helmets are available on site.

• Are there parking spaces for people with reduced mobility?
  Yes, parking is available and there are priority parking spaces at Parc du Voyageur for people with reduced mobility. Please visit the parking booth at the entrance of the parkade for more information. Please note that these spaces are very limited.

• Are there bathrooms for people with reduced mobility?
  Yes, you will find accessible porter potties throughout the park, by the Info Centre, and in the Maison du Bourgeois.

• Are there accessible areas in the tents?
  The entrance and exit doors have 36 inches of clearance and are on a push system. Platforms are installed in the different tents close to the entrances and are intended for people with reduced mobility and their guest.

• What if I need assistance in the park?
  We advise you to seek help from our volunteers or employees of the festival who will be there to help you. You can also call our Info Centre which will be onsite (204) 233-2556.

• Festival du Voyageur is a family friendly festival. During the day, you'll find various children's activities and concerts including our slides, outdoor playground, horse sleigh rides, snowshoe trail, crafts, workshops and much more. The best part: children 5 and under get in absolutely free!
• After the sun sets for the evening, the outdoor family-friendly activities are closed for security purposes and the music in the park is typically geared towards adult festivalgoers.

Over 150 artists perform at Festival du Voyageur every year. We offer all sorts of entertainment for all sorts of festivalgoers.

During the day, you can expect children's music and entertainment, traditional French-Canadian fiddle music as well as local and national singer-songwriters.

After 6 PM, you can expect the best local and national traditional, rock, indie, pop and folk music. Music genres vary by tent.

We have an official hotel partner, the Delta Hotel Winnipeg.
Festivalgoers can enjoy a special rate of $149 per night for any stay during the festival dates.

How can you take advantage of this rate?
Book directly through this link before January 22, 2027: Book your group rate for Festival du Voyageur-Attendees