Timeline
15:25
Grab a drink at Half Pints Brewing. It is a 9-minute walk from the museum, so you can start here first or on your way back. The brewery is open from 11:00 to 18:00, which fits well before the evening chill sets in.
15:55
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
Walk 11 minutes SSE to the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. Spend an hour exploring the collection of 22 aircraft and Indigenous aviation history displays. The museum is open until 17:00, so you have plenty of time to see the exhibits before the final hour.
16:55
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
Stand at the viewing spot within the museum grounds. Look toward the WSW as the sun sets. The golden light starting around 16:02 will have already painted the scene, but the final sunset moment offers the best contrast against the historic planes.
17:25
Return to Half Pints Brewing for a post-sunset drink. The 9-minute walk back is easy after the day's activities. If you prefer to start with the brewery, the timing still works as they close at 18:00, giving you time to enjoy a pint before the museum closes or just to relax after.
Local tip
The museum is located on the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport campus. Check the route if you are arriving by public transport. The brewery offers free brewing tours on Saturdays, so if you are visiting on a weekend, you might want to adjust your timing to catch one.
Check before you go
- The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is open Mo-Su 10:00-17:00. Ensure you enter with enough time to see the exhibits before closing.
- Half Pints Brewing is open Mo-Su 11:00-18:00. Plan your visit so you are not caught off guard by closing time if you intend to stay for a drink after sunset.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Winnipeg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).