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Gift Nature this Holiday Season!

Posted on November 15, 2023

Give the gift of nature this holiday season – the gift of an experience at FortWhyte Alive!

Help your loved ones step outside the daily rush and into a moment of peace or adventure in nature.

You can give more than a gift this year, you can give them a memory they’ll cherish forever!

Adult and child hold hands walking down snowy path towards distant building.

FortWhyte Alive Gift Membership

FortWhyte Alive Membership is the experiential gift that keeps on giving — all year long.

Not only do members get unlimited admission 364 days a year, they enjoy exclusive discounts and promotions, early access to tickets, and complimentary rentals — including fishing, snowshoes and other seasonal gear — all while making a difference by supporting environmental education.

Price: $65-120

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*New this year!* Each gift membership purchaser will receive a free family pass as a thank you for supporting FortWhyte Alive!

Two people snowshoeing at FortWhyte Alive.

Snowshoe Adventure for Two

Experience the magic of exploring FortWhyte Alive by snowshoe. Snowshoeing is an easy way for people of all ages to crunch through the snowy trails and explore nature.

Includes:

  • Two general admissions
  • Two snowshoe rentals

Price: $30

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Ice Fishing for Two

Experience a day of ice fishing on the frozen lake at FortWhyte Alive. This is a great gift option for beginners and more experienced fishers alike. Gift on its own or stuff those stockings with one-of-a-kind experiences to help cross those winter adventures off your bucket list.

Includes:

  • Two general admissions and fishing fees
  • Two ice fishing rod rentals

Price: $30

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People spread out around a campfire and near snowshoe racks at the back of a lit building at night.

Lake Shaker Advanced Tickets

Celebrate winter and the unforgettable experiences it has to offer at The Lake Shaker. With warm bonfires, cold beverages, music, outdoor adventures, and a few surprises the Lake Shaker is an evening you won’t forget! The Lake Shaker is on March 2, 2024.

Price: $35 / $30 for FortWhyte Alive members

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*Please note the Lake Shaker is an 18+ event. ID will be required to attend.

FortWhyte Alive Admission

Looking to introduce FortWhyte Alive to someone? Get them out exploring with the gift of admission.

Admission means access to a full day of access to FortWhyte’s 660 acres of lakes, wetlands, and trails where you can get up close with nature.

Price: $8-10

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person holding stick to edge of crystal singing bowl

Sound Bath Advanced Tickets

Gift some relaxation this holiday season with tickets to a Sound Bath at FortWhyte Alive. Sound Baths are a unique opportunity to relax and unwind through a combination of the music of the crystal singing bowls and the natural surroundings of FortWhyte. Afterwards, we’ll relax with a bonfire and tea. Tickets for this Sound Bath are for March 28.

Price: $50 / $45 for FortWhyte Alive members

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Moonlit Melodies Advanced Tickets

Have a music lover in your life? Gift them a cozy concert experience. Moonlit Melodies are a a series of acoustic concerts featuring Winnipeg artists so not only does a ticket support local artists, it also supports environmental education at FortWhyte Alive. Tickets for Moonlit Melodies are for March 28.

Price: $35 / $30 for FortWhyte Alive members

Purchase online

Trail through forest during winter with sun peeking through trees.

In need of a gift certificate for the experience you’re gifting?

Visit The Nature Shop in our Alloway Reception Centre to buy in person.