Technical Tours
General Information:
- All times are in local time (CDT).
- All personal protective equipment will be provided.
- Registration for technical tours opens in late August. Only one tour is permitted per registration, as seats are limited.
If you have any questions or need additional information, contact us at conference@tac-atc.ca.
Coming August 5
– New Tours Available!
Mark your calendar! A fresh round of tours opens for booking on August 5 at noon (ET) — including sponsor-led experiences and additional official TACConf Technical Tours organized by our Local Organizing Committee.
Stay tuned for full details and get ready to reserve your spot!
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Sunday, October 4
Manitoba Legislative Building / Hermetic Code Tour
- Schedule: Sunday, October 4, 13:30–15:30
- Capacity: 30 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Walking
A tour of the Manitoba Legislative Building takes you on a journey through the history and mystery of the design and architecture of this famous Manitoba landmark. See the Golden Boy, experience the Pool of the Black Star, and learn a bit of Manitoba history on this walking tour that starts just a few blocks from the conference.
- CANCELLED
2025 National Snowplow Championship – Emerging Talent Competition (Morning)
- Schedule: Sunday, October 5, 9:00-12:15
- Capacity: 25 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Bus
2025 National Snowplow Championship – Grand Finale (Afternoon)
- Schedule: Sunday, October 5, 13:30-16:45
- Capacity: 25 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Bus
The Charlesbourg Transportation Training Centre will host the TPQuébec National Snowplow Operator Championship on Sunday, October 5. This public event places you at the heart of the grand finale, where top operators compete with precision, speed, and mastery of safety procedures on technical courses. A unique opportunity to witness operational excellence in winter road maintenance and the practices that support performance and roadway safety across Canada.
Monday, October 5
Winnipeg Transit Tour — Control Centre, Hydrogen Generating Station and Electric Charging
- Schedule: Monday, October 5, 14:00-16:30
- Capacity: 30 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Bus
Step inside Winnipeg Transit’s headquarters. This tour features the Control Centre and offers an inside look at the future transition to zero-emission buses, including the newly operational Hydrogen Generating Station and electric charging infrastructure.
Focus Area: Mobility and Safety, Design & Operations and Technology
Active Transportation — Bike Tour
- Schedule: Monday, October 5, 14:30-16:30
- Capacity: 15 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Cycling
A guided cycling tour of Winnipeg’s active transportation infrastructure. Starting and ending in downtown, the tour will take you through recent projects that highlight new connections and remaining gaps.
Provided: Helmet and Bike
Focus Area: Mobility
Arlington Bridge Tour
- Schedule: Monday, October 5, 14:30-17:00
- Capacity: 30 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Bus
After more than a century of connecting neighbourhoods, the Arlington Bridge was unexpectedly closed to all traffic in 2023 when structural issues could no longer be addressed with maintenance. Join this guided tour with the team removing the south spans of the bridge in the summer of 2026 and decommissioning the remaining spans in 2027, as well as designing a replacement bridge to re-establish the connection across the CPKC rail yards.
Focus Area: Infrastructure & Asset Management
Tuesday, October 6
Walking Tour — Downtown
- Schedule: Tuesday, October 6, 8:30-11:00
- Capacity: 20 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Walking
Join Winnipeg’s Planning, Property and Development Department for a guided walking tour of the downtown. Discover the behind-the-scenes urban planning, innovative pilot projects, future streetscape designs, and building developments shaping the heart of our city, and discuss how planning, design, public transit, engineering, and community initiatives all help move us towards the future.
Focus Area: Mobility
CentrePort Canada Tour
- Schedule: Tuesday, October 6, 9:00-11:30
- Capacity: 20 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Walking
CentrePort Canada is one of North America’s largest trimodal inland ports and Foreign Trade Zones. Strategically located at the hub of the international trading corridors, CentrePort Canada connects businesses to major markets around the globe. This off-site presentation will take place at the CentrePort Canada offices at Portage and Main. Learn more about CentrePort Canada at www.centreportcanada.ca
Focus Area: Mobility
City of Winnipeg — Transportation Management Centre Tour
- Schedule: Tuesday, October 6, 9:00-11:00
- Capacity: 20 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Bus
The Winnipeg Transportation Management Centre is a leading-edge facility that uses data to process and manage traffic incidents and keep the public aware of what’s happening on the city streets. Join this tour to get a behind-the-scenes look at the technology used to monitor and manage the city’s traffic flow and traffic signal systems.
Focus Area: Safety, Design & Operations and Technology
CN Training Facility Tour
- Schedule: Tuesday, October 6, 14:00-17:00
- Capacity: 20 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Bus
Opened in 2014, CN Campus is a state-of-the-art facility that offers induction and recertification programs for employees across Transportation, Engineering and Mechanical functions. The training team supports this mission through a blended learning experience that combines classroom instruction, laboratory work, and simulation-based training to integrate both theory and hands-on practice, all while maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety.
Focus Area: Workforce Development
Province of Manitoba — St. Mary’s Interchange and the Floodway Inlet Structure Tour
- Schedule: Tuesday, October 6, 14:00-17:00
- Capacity: 30 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Bus
This bus tour explores south Winnipeg’s major provincial infrastructure, featuring stops at the historic Red River Floodway Inlet Control Structure and the recently completed St. Mary’s Road Interchange.
Focus Area: Infrastructure & Asset Management
New Flyer Bus Manufacturing Facility Tour
- Schedule: Tuesday, October 6, 14:30-17:00
- Capacity: 25 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Bus
The Winnipeg New Flyer factory visit provides a comprehensive understanding of how modern transit buses are engineered, assembled, and tested. It demonstrates the complexity of the manufacturing process, the importance of quality assurance, and the industry’s shift toward cleaner propulsion technologies. This tour offers valuable insight into the operational and technological factors that shape today’s public transportation systems.
Requirements: Closed-toe shoes are required.
Focus Area: Infrastructure & Asset Management and Mobility
Wednesday, October 7
St. Vital Bridge Tour
- Schedule: Wednesday, October 7, 9:00-11:30
- Capacity: 30 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Bus
A major thoroughfare over the Red River, the recently revitalized St. Vital Bridge has been transformed. This project completely replaced the bridge decks, creating more space for active transportation, stabilizing the riverbanks, and extending the structure’s lifespan by an additional 50 years, ensuring it remains a vital link for years to come.
Focus Area: Infrastructure & Asset Management
City of Winnipeg — Transportation Management Centre Tour
- Schedule: Wednesday, October 7, 9:30-11:30
- Capacity: 20 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Bus
The Winnipeg Transportation Management Centre is a leading-edge facility that uses data to process and manage traffic incidents and keep the public aware of what’s happening on the city streets. Join this tour to get a behind-the-scenes look at the technology used to monitor and manage the city’s traffic flow and traffic signal systems.
Focus Area: Safety, Design & Operations and Technology
Winnipeg Transit — Southwest Transitway Bus Tour
- Schedule: Wednesday, October 7, 9:00-11:30
- Capacity: 30 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Bus
A ride along the dedicated rapid transit corridor to observe its design, stations, and operational benefits.
Focus Area: Mobility
Winnipeg Bridge & Interchange Grand Tour
Sponsor Organized Tour: M. D. Steele
- Schedule: Wednesday, October 7, 9:00-11:30
- Capacity: 52
- Mode of Transportation: Bus
This bus tour overviews some of the major transportation infrastructure projects completed by M. D. Steele over its 33-year history. At least 8 sites will be visited along with a brief description of the project, unique design and construction considerations, challenges, successes, and the relevance of each to Winnipeg’s transportation network. If you’ve never been to Winnipeg, this is a great opportunity to see some of the main transportation corridors in the city!
Walking Tour — The Forks
- Schedule: Wednesday, October 7, 13:00-15:30
- Capacity: 20 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Walking
Explore Winnipeg’s historic meeting place, tracing its incredible transformation from an ancient gathering site and major rail hub into a premier urban destination. This tour highlights how centuries of history intersect with modern public space and transportation networks.
Focus Area: Mobility
Active Transportation — Bike Tour
- Schedule: Wednesday, October 7, 13:30-15:30
- Capacity: 15 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Cycling
A guided cycling tour of Winnipeg’s active transportation infrastructure. Starting and ending in downtown, the tour will take you through recent projects that highlight new connections and remaining gaps.
Provided: Helmet and Bike
Focus Area: Mobility
Manitoba Legislative Building / Hermetic Code Tour
- Schedule: Wednesday, October 7, 13:30-15:30
- Capacity: 30 participants
- Mode of Transportation: Walking
A tour of the Manitoba Legislative Building takes you on a journey through the history and mystery of the design and architecture of this famous Manitoba landmark. See the Golden Boy, experience the Pool of the Black Star, and learn a bit of Manitoba history on this walking tour that starts just a few blocks from the conference.