Adventure. Nature. Discovery.
Enjoy nature’s best nestled within the urban boundaries of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Inject your visit with fresh air, outdoor activity, wildlife, cultural heritage, and environmental education. Our Ecotours are flexible and designed to fit your group's busy travel itinerary. Programs are available for all seasons with alternative activity provided for inclement weather.Click here for our 2014 Ecotours Program Brochure |
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For more information regarding ecotourism programming, please contact our Group Services Coordinator Kalyn Murdock at (204) 989-8355 ext. 210 or kmurdock@fortwhyte.org.
A Prairie Legacy: The Bison and its People
A Canadian Tourism Commission Signature Experience
Discover how bison influenced the history of Manitoba and the lives of Aboriginals, Métis and Pioneers.Venture through the aspen forest onto the open prairie, where you will experience your first close-up encounter with 30 grunting, munching bison. Test your skills as you power a mighty Voyageur canoe around the lake, or hear the crunching of the snow under historic footwear, the snowshoe. Explore a Plains Cree Tipi and marvel at the design and functionality – cool in summer and warm in winter, offering a respite from the prairie winds. Feel the smoothness of a hand crafted black spoon, fashioned from a bison horn. Step inside a one-room pioneer sod house and savour wild bush tea and bannock over a campfire. Wednesday July 8Friday July 24Tuesday July 28Friday August 7Wednesday August 12Monday August 17Wednesday August 26
Duration: 3 hrs To participate in this experience: |
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Bison Safari
See North America’s largest land animal, the bison, and learn how this magnificent beast has shaped Manitoba’s history.
Hop aboard our NEW 20 passenger bus where a knowledgeable guide will take you inside the bison prairie for an up-close encounter. Be sure to bring your camera!
Duration: 1 hour
Fee: $15.00/adult $5.00/child
Members receive 25% discount on adult fare
Tuesday May 19 11am
Thursday June 4 10:30am and 1:30pm
Thursday June 11 10:30am and 1:30pm
Saturday June 13 10:30am and 1:30pm
Wednesday June 17 11am & 1pm
Thursday June 18 10:30am and 1:30pm
Saturday June 20 10:30am and 1:30pm
Sunday June 21 10:30am and 1:30pm
Thursday June 25 10:30am and 1:30pm
Wednesday July 1 11am & 1pm
Thursday July 2 10:30am and 1:30pm
Saturday July 4 10:30am and 1:30pm
Thursday July 9 10:30am and 1:30pm
Thursday July 16 10:30am and 1:30pm
Saturday July 18 10:30am and 1:30pm
Wednesday July 22 11am & 1pm
Thursday July 23 10:30am and 1:30pm
Thursday July 30 10:30am and 1:30pm
Saturday August 1 10:30am and 1:30pm
Wednesday August 5 11am & 1pm
Thursday August 6 10:30am and 1:30pm
Thursday August 13 10:30 am and 1:30pm
Saturday August 15 10:30am and 1:30pm
Wednesday August 19 11am & 1pm
Thursday August 20 10:30am and 1:30pm
Thursday August 27 10:30am and 1:30pm
Saturday August 29 10:30am and 1:30pm
Wednesday September 2 11am & 1pm
Thursday September 3 10:30am and 1:30pm
Thursday September 10 10:30am and 1:30pm
Saturday September 12 10:30am and 1:30pm
Thursday September 17 10:30am and 1:30pm
Thursday September 24 10:30am and 1:30pm
Saturday September 26 10:30am and 1:30pm
To participate in this experience:
Visit our Events Calendar for scheduled dates. Please call (204) 989-8355 to reserve your spot.
Private bookings available with a minimum of 10 participants ($150).
To book a private safari, please call (204) 989-8355 ext. 210 or email kmurdock@fortwhyte.org
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A Bird in the Hand - Oak Hammock Marsh
This experience creates an intimate connection with nature where visitors hold a wild bird as they are released after banding. This ritual allows them to participate in an important facet of North American research that has been taking place for more than 100 years.
Hermetic Code - Heartland International Travel & Tours
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