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Event overview
Overview
The Missionfest Manitoba Conference 2027, themed 'The Light Shines in the Darkness', will be held from February 5-7 at Church of the Rock in Winnipeg. This conference aims to inspire and equip attendees in their Christian faith and mission work.
With free admission and no registration required, it welcomes everyone interested in learning more about global missions and community engagement. Missionfest Manitoba Conference takes place in Winnipeg, Canada.
Venue: Church of the Rock.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Missionfest Manitoba Conference takes place from February 5-7, 2027 at Church of the Rock in Winnipeg, Canada.
- 2Scale and Focus: This event is a significant gathering for Christian communities, featuring various speakers and sessions.
- 3Organiser: Hosted by Missionfest Manitoba Inc., further details can be found at missionfestmanitoba.org.
- 4Attendance: Free admission with no registration required, making it accessible for all.
- 5Streaming: Main and breakout sessions will be streamed on the event's YouTube channel for remote attendees.
Why visit
Attendees will gain insights from renowned speakers and participate in engaging sessions that focus on Christian missions. The event provides an excellent opportunity for networking with like-minded individuals and organizations. The conference is designed to inspire and equip participants to engage in mission work and deepen their faith.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors will have the chance to connect with a diverse audience passionate about missions and community service. This is an opportunity to showcase their work and engage with potential supporters and volunteers. Participating in the conference allows exhibitors to gain visibility and foster partnerships within the Christian community.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Church leaders and pastors seeking mission insights
Individuals interested in global missions and outreach
Families looking for community engagement opportunities
Students and youth groups exploring faith-based initiatives
Mission organizations seeking to connect with supporters
Volunteers looking to get involved in mission work
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Non-profit organizations focused on mission work
Churches looking to promote their outreach programs
Educational institutions offering mission training
Christian publishers and media organizations
Community service organizations seeking volunteers
Missionary agencies looking for partnerships
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Missionary resources and training materials
Christian literature and publications
Community service programs and initiatives
Faith-based educational resources
Volunteer opportunities and mission trips
Church outreach and engagement tools
Location & Facilities
Venue
Church of the Rock
1397 Buffalo Place, Winnipeg, MB
Facilities
Parking
Church of the Rock in Winnipeg typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Church of the Rock in Winnipeg typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Church of the Rock for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Free registration
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
Event days: Free admission, no registration required
Who runs the show
Organisers
Missionfest Manitoba Inc.
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Winnipeg, Canada
Why it matters
Attending Missionfest Manitoba Conference on 2027-02-05 to 2027-02-07 in Winnipeg lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · CAD
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown
3-star
Downtown WinnipegListed in Google Travel hotel search for Winnipeg; amenities include breakfast (fee), free Wi-Fi, paid parking, air conditioning, fitness center, bar and restaurant.
Travelodge by Wyndham Winnipeg East
2-star
Winnipeg EastListed in Google Travel hotel search; amenities include free Wi-Fi, free parking, pool, hot tub, air conditioning, pet-friendly, fitness center and bar.
The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre
4-star
Downtown WinnipegListed in Google Travel hotel search; amenities include breakfast (fee), free Wi-Fi, parking, air conditioning, fitness center, spa, bar and restaurant.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Bus (Winnipeg Transit)
Estimated costCAD 2-8 typical single public transport journey (confirm before travel)
Best forWinnipeg Transit routes serving Church of the Rock, Winnipeg
Winnipeg Transit route planner and schedules at winnipegtransit.com; City of Winnipeg publishes riding-transit guidance.
Airport public transit
Estimated costApprox. CAD taxi/rideshare from YWG to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forWinnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Church of the Rock
Winnipeg Airports Authority publishes public transit options from the terminal.
Taxi / rideshare
Estimated costCAD 45–85 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
Best forAirport or downtown hotel to Church of the Rock
Taxi and rideshare pickup at YWG; confirm fare with driver or app before departure.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. CAD taxi/rideshare from GFK to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forGrand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Church of the Rock
taxi
Estimated costApprox. CAD taxi/rideshare from FAR to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forHector International Airport (Fargo) (FAR) to Church of the Rock
Plan your trip
Visa & entry documents
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
Visa not required
ATA Carnet: check with organiser
Weather
February is Winnipeg's coldest month and the conference falls in the heart of it. Expect daytime highs around -8 C and overnight lows near -20 C, with dry snow rather than rain and occasional wind-chill warnings below -30 C. Snow clearing is efficient but sidewalks and parking lots can be icy, so insulated waterproof boots matter more than a dress coat. Church of the Rock's indoor halls are heated, so dress in layers you can shed once inside.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Canada.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Church landscape in Manitoba
Manitoba's church scene carries strong Mennonite, Ukrainian, Filipino and Indigenous threads alongside mainline and evangelical congregations. Expect a mix of denominations in the exhibit hall and relationship-first conversation rather than hard selling; asking about a ministry's home churches is a normal opener.
Tipping and everyday costs
Restaurant servers in Winnipeg expect 15-20% on the pre-tax total, and taxi or rideshare tips are commonly rounded up. Prices are in Canadian dollars; US cards are widely accepted but may attract a foreign transaction fee.
Winter etiquette
Remove boots at the door in homes and small group settings, keep a pair of indoor shoes with you, and allow extra time for snowy roads. Locals treat extreme cold as an ordinary logistics problem rather than a reason to cancel.
Indigenous reconciliation context
Winnipeg has one of Canada's largest Indigenous populations, and many Manitoba churches are engaged in reconciliation and Indigenous ministry work. If the topic comes up at an agency table, listen first and ask what the community itself has asked for.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Winnipeg; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Visa
Business visitors attending conferences and events in Canada apply through the official Government of Canada business visitor pathway. Whether you need a visitor visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) depends on your nationality; check the IRCC business visitor pages before booking travel to Winnipeg.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Official processing times are published on the IRCC processing times page and change frequently; check it close to your application date. Conference attendance falls under the business visitor guidance at canada.ca.
OfficialTransport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Winnipeg; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Church of the Rock: Downtown Winnipeg: Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown; Winnipeg East: Travelodge by Wyndham Winnipeg East; Downtown Winnipeg: The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Winnipeg; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Winnipeg Transit operates the city bus network; use the route planner at winnipegtransit.com to check routes and schedules to Church of the Rock. YWG airport publishes public transit connections from the terminal, and the City of Winnipeg publishes Park & Ride guidance.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Church of the Rock; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: February 2027
Temperature: -20 C to -5 C typical February range: daytime highs near -8 C, overnight lows near -20 C, with wind chill making it feel colder than the thermometer reads
Seasonality: No rainy season in February. Winnipeg gets dry, blowing snow and roughly 20-30 cm across the month, low humidity and frequent cold-warning days. The risk for visitors is ice and wind chill on transfers, not rain, so plan indoor time at Church of the Rock and check the forecast each morning.
Packing: February 2027
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Missionfest Manitoba Conference usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
14 days out: confirm whether you need a Canadian visitor visa (TRV) or an eTA, and check current IRCC processing times before booking flights to Winnipeg.
T-2
12 days out: register for Missionfest Manitoba through missionfestmanitoba.org and note any workshop or seminar that needs a separate sign-up.
T-3
10 days out: book your hotel; downtown Winnipeg options (Fort Garry, Radisson Downtown) and the Winnipeg East Travelodge all require a daily drive or transit leg to Church of the Rock.
T-4
8 days out: plan the YWG airport transfer - Winnipeg Transit buses with a transfer, or a taxi or rideshare for door-to-door arrival.
T-5
6 days out: read the published schedule and shortlist the plenary sessions and agency tables you most want to visit, since the hall is busiest between sessions.
T-6
4 days out: check the weather forecast and any extreme cold warnings for Winnipeg; adjust boot and coat choices accordingly.
T-7
3 days out: pack insulated boots, heavy coat, hat, gloves and scarf for outdoor transfers, plus lighter layers for the heated auditorium.
T-8
2 days out: confirm parking at Church of the Rock or your transit route and stop times, and screen-shot the venue address for offline use.
T-9
1 day out: prepare questions for agencies - term length, support model, member care, training requirements and the next application window.
T-10
Day of: arrive 30-45 minutes before the first session for badge pickup, then walk the exhibit hall before the aisles fill up.
T-11
Bring a card or cash for agency resource tables and bookstalls, and a notebook for follow-up contacts.
T-12
Plan a follow-up window after the event: email the two or three agencies that fit your situation while the conversations are still fresh.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Church of the Rock
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Missionfest Manitoba Conference registration concourse
Church of the Rock
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Church of the Rock
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nightsCA$190.00
- Per diem × 2CA$150.00
Estimated totalCA$340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Missionfest Manitoba Conference fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published - confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources - confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
What is Missionfest Manitoba and who is it for?
Missionfest Manitoba is a Winnipeg mission conference and exhibition held at Church of the Rock, with plenary sessions, workshops and an exhibit hall of mission agencies and ministries. It serves church mission committees, pastors, students, retirees exploring a mission call and anyone who wants to meet sending organisations face to face. Check missionfestmanitoba.org for the confirmed February 2027 dates and the published schedule.
Do I need a visa to attend Missionfest Manitoba in Winnipeg?
Conference attendance falls under Canada's business visitor pathway. Depending on your nationality you may need a visitor visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Check the official IRCC business visitor pages at canada.ca before booking travel, and apply early because processing times change.
Is Missionfest Manitoba only for pastors and church leaders?
No. Mission conferences of this kind are built around the whole congregation: mission committee volunteers, small-group leaders, students considering a gap year or career in mission, families looking at short-term options, and prayer partners. Agency representatives staff the tables and are there to answer individual questions.
How do mission agencies apply for exhibit space at Church of the Rock?
Exhibitor applications go through the Missionfest Manitoba organiser rather than the venue. Request the current exhibitor information from missionfestmanitoba.org and confirm the published application deadline, table or booth allocation and setup times before booking travel or shipping materials.
How do I get to Church of the Rock in Winnipeg by public transport?
Winnipeg Transit operates the city bus network; use the route planner at winnipegtransit.com to check routes and schedules to Church of the Rock, allowing a transfer in most cases. Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) publishes public transit connections from the terminal, and the City of Winnipeg publishes Park & Ride guidance.
How far is Winnipeg airport from Church of the Rock?
YWG handles the city's scheduled air traffic and sits on the west side of Winnipeg, while Church of the Rock is in the south of the city. Allow roughly 25-35 minutes by car or taxi outside peak hours and longer in winter driving conditions; confirm the route with your hotel or a local before departure.
Where can I stay near Church of the Rock in Winnipeg?
Downtown Winnipeg has the largest concentration of hotels, including Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown and The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre; budget options such as Travelodge by Wyndham Winnipeg East are also listed in Winnipeg hotel searches. None of these is walking distance to the venue, so plan a car, taxi or transit leg each day.
What should I pack for a February conference in Winnipeg?
Expect deep winter: daytime highs near -8 C, overnight lows near -20 C, and wind chill that can push felt temperatures below -30 C. Pack insulated waterproof boots, a heavy coat, hat, gloves and a scarf for transfers between hotel and venue, plus lighter layers for the heated exhibit hall and auditorium.
Is there parking at Missionfest Manitoba?
On-site parking is available at Church of the Rock. Confirm current daily rates, overflow arrangements and accessible spaces with the organiser or the venue before the event, and allow extra time when snow clearing is under way.
What language are sessions held in?
Expect English-language plenary sessions and workshops, with agency tables carrying resources in additional languages depending on the ministry. Ask the organiser in advance if you need translation, accessibility support or a hearing loop.
Glossary
- Mission agency
- A Christian organisation that recruits, sends and supports cross-cultural workers, usually denominational or interdenominational. The Missionfest Manitoba exhibit hall is where these agencies meet churches and individuals considering mission service.
- Sending church
- The local congregation that commissions, funds and cares for a missionary it has sent out. Mission conferences in Winnipeg exist largely so sending churches can compare agencies and clarify their own sending role.
- Short-term mission
- A trip of roughly one week to two years, often built around a project such as construction, medical clinics, teaching or church partnership. Short-term sending is one of the most common enquiries at a Manitoba mission event.
- Unreached people group
- A population segment with no self-sustaining, culturally accessible church movement of its own. Agencies use the term when presenting where new field workers, translation teams or church-planting teams are still needed.
- Mobilisation
- The work of moving churches and individuals from interest to action: prayer, giving, going or sending. Mobilisers are usually the people staffing agency tables and running workshops at a mission festival.
- Partnership development
- Also called deputation or support raising: the process by which a field worker builds a team of churches and individuals who provide monthly financial support and prayer backing before deployment.
- Member care
- The pastoral, emotional and practical support system for field workers and their families, covering debriefing, counselling, rest and re-entry. Many agencies now list member care as a condition of long-term retention.
- Tentmaking
- Cross-cultural mission carried out through a paid profession - teaching, nursing, engineering, business - rather than a religious worker visa. It is a frequent pathway for professionals who want to serve without formal agency fundraising.
- Third culture kid (TCK)
- A child raised outside their parents' passport culture, often on the field. Schools, boarding options and re-entry support for TCKs are recurring topics for families talking to agencies.
- Great Commission
- The mandate in Matthew 28 to make disciples of all nations, which is the theological framing most Missionfest Manitoba exhibitors and speakers work from.
- Field worker
- A general term for a person serving cross-culturally overseas or in another region, used in place of older vocabulary such as missionary. Agencies will describe role, country, term length and support model.
- Indigenous ministry
- Christian work among First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities in Canada, including reconciliation, language and community development work. In Manitoba this is a live conversation at most church mission events.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Winnipeg religious conference 2027
- Christian events in Winnipeg 2027
- Missionfest Manitoba 2027
- Missionfest Manitoba Conference 2027
- Missionfest Manitoba Conference Winnipeg 2027
- Winnipeg Canada
- Conference Religious Winnipeg
- Missionary resources and training materials
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