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FortWhyte Activities

FortWhyte Alive has something to offer for everyone - 364 days a year. Whether you want to learn a new skill such as sailing, enjoy a fun Sunday family afternoon together, join a guided group tour through forests, wetlands and engaging exhibits, or just reconnect with nature as you stroll the trails, it’s all waiting for you at FortWhyte.
 

Winter Fun at FortWhyte!

Winter Public Programs
Download our FortWhyte Life newsletter and calendar - PDF
Browse our online calendar - click here

Snowshoe Rentals
Available daily. Explore the lakes and forests, hills and drifts in a pair of snowshoes. Sizes to fit most ages 5 and up.
$3 rental, Members FREE

Ice Fishing
Enjoy a long-time winter tradition. Ice Fishing is available on three lakes and kids 12 and under can take home their catch. Bring your own poles.
Fee: $2, Members: FREE, Ice Auger: $5/hr

Richardson rrrun Toboggan Slide
Best toboggan rrrun in Winnipeg! Kids of all ages love this ride. Toboggans available for use on site.

Cross Country Ski Trails
Our brand new ski trails are waiting for visitors. Trail head begins near the Sod House and then 5km of trails take you through the beautiful aspen parkland.
Access to trails: FREE with regular admission

Skating
Bring your own skates and glide around on Lake Devonian.

Nordic Walking
Condition your core  and get your blood pumping!
Pole rental: $2. Members: FREE. Available 364 days a year.

Sod House Pioneers
Sundays 1–4pm, year round
FREE with regular admission

7K of Forest Trails
All trails lead to FortWhyte Alive, connecting neighbourhoods throughout southwest Winnipeg. Walk the wood chipped and limestone trails winding through prairie and forest habitats.

Birding
FortWhyte Alive is a birding hot spot! Watch for seasonal migrants along the trails and at the birdfeeding stations. (download Birding Checklist here – PDF)
  

Join us for 2 O’clock Walks every Sunday & Holiday

Let your nature guide take you north to the Bison Prairie, the Tipi Encampment and the Pioneer Sod House … or south to the aspen forest for bird watching, or for a stroll on the floating boardwalks. Each walk is a new adventure!

FREE with regular admission
 

Winnipeg’s award-winning 640-acre nature centre showcases:

  • 30-head Bison Prairie herd
  • 5 lakes
  • 7km of trails
  • Prairie Dog Town
  • Family Tree House
  • Bird feeding stations
  • Pioneer Sod House
  • Tipi Encampment
  • Floating boardwalks
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Indoor Prairie Partners exhibit (burrowing owls & prairie dogs)
  • Kiwanis Touch Museum
  • Aquarium of the Prairies
  • The largest aerial map of Winnipeg!
  • Biodiversity Garden
  • The Nature Shop
  • Buffalo Stone Café
  • FortWhyte Farms
  • Tribute Orchard


Spring, Summer & Fall Outdoor Activities

Check out our calendar of events to find out about special programs like: Voyageur canoe rides, Bison Safaris, Nature walks, and Naturescape seminars.

Click to see details on our special events and volunteer opportunities.


Winter Outdoor Activities

  • Ice fishing
  • Snowshoeing - We have snowshoes that you can rent!
  • Skating
  • X-country skiing
  • The super Richardson rrrun toboggan slide
  • Winter Fun Days for kids
  • Horse drawn sleigh rides (specific dates only)
  • click here to see FortWhyte fun winter images

Come and join us - right here in Winnipeg!
FortWhyte Alive 1961 McCreary Rd.
Call 989-8355 for more information on activities and to register for programs.