FortWhyte Alive

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 re-connect with nature as you stroll the trails, it’s all waiting for you at FortWhyte.

By exploring more throughout this website, you will see that you can live it for your mind, live it for your body and live it for your soul! We want you to be a part of the FortWhyte Life.
 

Join us for 2 O’clock Walks every Sunday and holiday this winter.

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.
Each walk is a new adventure!

FREE with regular admission

Visit our calendar of events for more programs and activities.
 

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
• Climate change exhibits
• 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

• Fishing
• Dipnetting
• Fire pit rentals
• Bison Buggy rentals
• Hiking & Cycling
• Bird & Wildlife watching
• Canoe & rowboat rentals
• Sailing lessons (June, July, August)
• Paddling & Kayak lessons
• Summer Day Camp for kids (July, August)
• Rent A Naturalist (June, July, August)

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 Richard 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.