Directions

From Winnipeg International Airport:

  • From the airport travel east on Wellington Avenue
  • Turn right onto King Edward (Route 90 South)
  • Turn left onto Ellice Avenue
  • Turn right onto Donald Street and travel one block south
  • The main entrance for Canada Life Centre is on the corner of Donald Street and Portage Avenue

From the West (Trans Canada Hwy 1):

  • Trans Canada Highway 1 East becomes Portage Avenue (Route 85 East)
  • Continue east on Portage Avenue into downtown Winnipeg
  • Canada Life Centre is located on Portage Avenue between Hargrave Street and Donald Street

From the South (Hwy 75 / US Border):

  • Highway 75 becomes Pembina Highway (Route 42 North)
  • Continue north on Pembina Highway upon entering city limits
  • Pembina Highway turns into Donald Street and then Smith Street as you cross the Donald Street Bridge and enter the downtown area
  • Turn left onto Portage Avenue and travel one block west
  • The main entrance for Canada Life Centre is on the corner of Donald Street and Portage Avenue

From the East (Trans Canada Hwy 1):

  • Trans Canada Highway 1 West becomes Fermor Avenue (Route 135 West)
  • Fermor turns into Dunkirk Drive (Route 62 North)
  • Continue north on Route 62 North which turns into Osborne Street and then Memorial Boulevard
  • Turn right onto Portage Avenue and travel five blocks east
  • Canada Life Centre is located on Portage Avenue between Hargrave Street and Donald Street

From the North (Perimeter Hwy):

  • From the Perimeter Highway East turn South on Main Street (Route 52 South)
  • Continue south on Main Street into downtown Winnipeg
  • Turn right onto Portage Avenue and travel four blocks west
  • Canada Life Centre is located on Portage Avenue between Donald Street and Hargrave Street

Drop-Off Zones:

When guests are being dropped off or picked up at Canada Life Centre, several drop-off zones are available including:

  • Donald Street west side curb lane between Portage Avenue and Graham Avenue – Handi-Transit only
  • Donald Street east side curb lane between Portage Avenue and Graham Avenue, near The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre
  • Donald Street south of Graham Avenue, both east and west side curb lanes
  • Eastbound Portage Avenue between Carlton Street and Hargrave Street (in front of Newport Center)
  • Eastbound Portage Avenue between Donald Street and Smith Street (in front of The Radisson)
  • Westbound Portage Avenue between Donald Street and Hargrave Street