Arrival · the covered route in
Parking and the skywalk: the most useful thing on the property in January
Free covered parking, a skywalk and an elevator. In Winnipeg's winter this is the amenity that earns its keep.
Illustration, not a photograph of the hotel
I have said elsewhere that the hallway is the point of this hotel. The parkade is the start of that hallway.
| Casino parkade | Free, with “convenient access to the Canad Inns Hotel” (Casinos of Winnipeg). |
|---|---|
| Event Centre parking | 900 covered stalls free to attendees, plus overflow outdoor parking. |
| Connection | Attached parkade skywalk and elevator access to the venue. |
| Accessible parking | The casino lists handicap parking among its accessibility services. |
| Hotel's own parking terms | Not published on the hotel page; AAA lists parking as on-site. |
How I'd arrive
- Drive in from Lagimodière Boulevard along Regent Avenue.
- Use the covered parkade rather than the outdoor lot, especially if snow is forecast overnight.
- Take the elevator and skywalk into the building; follow the signs for the hotel.
- If you have heavy luggage or a wheelchair user in the party, ask at the casino entrance for help — staff list door assistance among the services they offer on request.
Why it matters in winter
Snow clearing, frozen windshields and a walk across an exposed lot are what turn a short city break into an ordeal in Winnipeg. A covered stall removes most of that. You come out in the morning to a car that isn't buried.
The city's January mean temperature sits around −16.4 °C, by the normals quoted on Wikipedia. In those conditions, a skywalk is a piece of infrastructure, not a nicety.
Why it matters in summer
Less, but not nothing. A covered stall keeps the car out of a July afternoon sun, and the summer thunderstorms that Wikipedia describes as very common are easier to sit out under concrete.
On show nights
With 1,300 seats in the hall and 900 covered stalls, the parkade will be busy on a sold-out night. Arrive early, park, and spend the waiting time at dinner rather than circling. If you're staying at the hotel, park once and leave the car until checkout.
What I don't know
Whether hotel guests have any reserved area, whether the parkade has plug-ins for block heaters, and whether there's a height limit for vans. None of it is published. Ask the desk in the request form and we'll find out.
Where these facts come from
- Casinos of Winnipeg — about
- Club Regent Event Centre — theatre rentals (specifications)
- Club Regent Casino — home page (ID, bag policy, accessibility)
- AAA listing and inspector notes (secondary)
- Wikipedia — Winnipeg, climate section citing Environment and Climate Change Canada (secondary)
- Canad Inns — Club Regent Casino Hotel page
Checked by the editor on 31 October 2026. Hours, show dates and policies change; the venue's own page wins over ours.