5 Best Translation Services in Winnipeg That Nail Accuracy and Context
My buddy learned the hard way that not all translation services can be trusted.
Recently, he paid top dollar for what was supposed to be a professional service, but the results looked like they’d been run through five rounds of Google Translate. I was like, “Man, you should’ve asked me where to go.”
To help him (and everyone else) avoid these sketchy online scams, I rounded up the top translation services in the Peg—real pros who get it right the first time.
How much do translation services cost in Winnipeg?
Translation services in Winnipeg cost around $0.15 to $0.35 per word, depending on the language, complexity, and turnaround time.
Certified document translations, like legal or immigration papers, can cost a bit more, usually starting around $50 to $100 per page.
1. Translation Agency of Manitoba
Address: 201 Portage, 201 Portage Avenue #1841
Phone: +1 204-298-6655
Business hours:
- Mon – Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM
Translation Agency of Manitoba is known around town for making translation fast, easy, and reliable. They cater to clients all over Manitoba, handling all types of documents, from immigration paperwork to business contracts and school records.
They offer four main types of translation services depending on what you need. These include regular (accepted by IRCC), ATIO-related (for courts), notarized (for consulate and foreign docs), and non-certified (for business or personal use).
You can walk into their office (Monday to Friday) for certified translations, or skip the trip and order online.
About 95% of their certified translations are ready within two business days, which is pretty impressive. Just note that their customer service might not always match their speed, since we heard about their staff being dismissive at times.
Quality of the translations was accurate
“I had an outstanding experience working with the Translation Agency of Manitoba. From start to finish, the team member named Genevieve was professional and responsive. The quality of the translations was accurate and provided clear communication throughout the process.” — Ramandeep Kaur, Google Review
Top-notch quality documentation
“Fast, friendly service and top-notch quality documentation. Genevieve is very knowledgeable when it comes to all documentation requirements for translation. Thank you again for the great service.” — John Dacamara, Google Review
2. Golden Lines Translation
Address: 54 Millfield Dr
Phone: +1 204-306-1122
Business hours:
- Mon – Fri: 8:30 AM – 4 PM
Since 2014, Golden Lines Translation has been helping Manitoba businesses go global. They’ve actually won Best Language Translation Services Provider for 2021 to 2022 across Manitoba, Canada, and North America, so you know you’re in good hands.
Every member of their team is native, professional, and trained. Plus, the company itself is ISO 17100-certified, following global standards for translation quality.
They’re especially strong in mental health, public health, and medical translations, where precision and sensitivity matter most.
We like that they go beyond translation and offer transcreation—a fancy term for adapting content so it makes cultural and emotional sense in another language.
Their language list is impressive, too, covering everything from Brazilian Portuguese and Creole to Dutch, English, and French.
Keep in mind, however, that when it’s time to pay the piper, you might be looking at steeper fees.
Positive, responsive, and professional
“Thank you for the outstanding support during the projects, highly recommended. GOLDEN LINES TRANSLATION, INC. has a very positive, responsive, and professional attitude, which is highly appreciated.” — Maher Ismail, Google Review
A very helpful translation company
“A very helpful translation company.” — Melchior DUSINGIZIMANA, Google Review
3. Parenty Reitmeier
Address: 605 Des Meurons St
Phone: +1 204-237-3737
Business hours:
- Mon – Fri: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Parenty Reitmeier has been a go-to for translation services in the Peg since 1992. With a global network of over 900 professional translators, we think they definitely know what they’re doing.
To kick things off, they assign you a dedicated Account Manager so that you have one point of contact.
They offer translation and localization in over 100 languages—everything from Arabic and French to Tagalog, Lithuanian, and even Inuit dialects.
We like that they take the “language of business” seriously. They understand the tone, style, and professionalism needed to represent brands well.
Afterward, your project goes through a strong quality control system; they maintain translation databases and glossaries.
If there’s a downside, it would be the steep pricing of their services. But note that most think they’re worth it.
Thanks for the quick turnaround
“Yes!!! You’re amazing. Thanks for the quick turnaround – you guys rock!” — EMILY – SAGA – Marketing, Online Review
Incredibly fast with no revisions!
“Feedback for Parenty Reitmeier from both us and the client has been positive. Their turnaround time on the last job for us was incredibly fast with no revisions! They were also great at answering our questions about the quote prior to the project kicking off for additional clarification. We will definitely be using them again for our translation services as required.” — TIA – Direct Focus Marketing Communications, Online Review
4. JR Language Translation Services
Address: Canada
Phone: +1 647-952-2090
Business hours:
- Mon – Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM
JR Language Translation Services helps companies grow by breaking language barriers via translation services that actually sound human.
We like that they follow ISO 117100:2015 standards, which means they meet strict international requirements—a big plus if you want your brand to sound professional.
They can translate a whopping 100+ languages, including Swedish, Korean, Italian, Russian, Tagalog, Farsi, and Haitian Creole. Every translator is a native speaker and also a subject matter expert.
They use machine-translation engines for efficiency and then let their linguists post-edit the text to ensure accuracy and flow. Just keep in mind that machine-assisted translations can sometimes miss cultural tone.
And if you’re on a tight deadline, they offer rush translation services to deliver fast turnarounds while keeping the quality intact.
Offered competitive prices and excellent service
“JR Languages helped us offer our hybrid event in English and French. It was our first experience offering this service, and they have been helping us learn the best process, guiding us with their patient questions and well-thought-out documents. They offered competitive prices and excellent service. It must have been tricky because several of our speakers would switch from one language to the other, sometimes mid-sentence. We look forward to working with them again for our next event and definitely recommend.” — Magali Bouhours, Google Review
Helped me in a last-minute emergency case
“JR Language helped me in a last-minute emergency case and went above and beyond with the service they provided. They were so kind and attentive, and I’m happy to write this review because it gives me a chance to pay back a little of the “extra-mile” that they offered me. I’m a customer for life.” — Morgen Veres, Google Review
5. CanTalk
Address: 70 Arthur St #250
Phone: +1 800-480-9686
Business hours:
- Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 6 PM
CanTalk started with its founder, Maureen Mitchells, who believes that real communication begins when language and culture are truly understood.
Their team has over 500 quality-tested translators, most of whom are certified. They translate more than 200 languages and dialects on deck—from African, Cree, and European to Asian, Middle Eastern, and Indigenous Canadian languages.
We appreciate their revision process, which makes sure every translation is fine-tuned for accuracy for the target audience.
In terms of turnaround, they offer immediate language and cultural services 24/7 via phone, on-site, email, or online. Finalized work can be ready and delivered in under 24 hours—perfect for businesses that can’t afford to wait long.
Still, not everything’s flawless. Some customers have noted that the translation quality did not meet their professional expectations.
Straight to business attitude, skillful interpreters
“Very professional, straight to business attitude, skillful interpreters, reliable connection.” — Eddie Feldman, Google Review
I recommend their translation services
“The staff at CanTalk are nice and they provide great service to the company I work for. I recommend their translation services.” — Daniel Kokan, Google Review