Events & Tours

FortWhyte Alive

EcoTours

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 2018 Ecotours Program Brochure

For more information regarding ecotourism programming, please contact our Group Services & Events Manager, Dana Forster at (204) 989-8355 ext. 204 or bookings@fortwhyte.org.

 

Exclusive Seasonal Experiences

 

History, culture, and nature collide – experience life on the Canadian prairies like never before. Our Exclusive Seasonal Experiences are tour offerings you'll only find at FortWhyte Alive.

 

A Prairie Legacy:
The Bison and its People
A Canadian Tourism Signature Experience

 

Discover how the bison influenced the history of Manitoba and the lives of the people of the prairies.

This immersive 3-hour tour combines a Bison Safari, Voyageur Canoe Experience, a tour along FortWhyte's Storied People's Trail with stops at the Pioneer Sod House and Tipi Encampment, as well as wild tea and bannock over the fire.

 

Bison Safaris

 

A truly wild ride!
Venture inside FortWhyte Alive’s bison prairie for an up-close encounter you’ve got to see to believe.

This 1-hour tour takes you on adventure into our prairie past. Encounter North America's largest land mammal in its natural habitat, from just a few short meters away aboard our bison bus. Learn more about these incredible beasts and their fascinating history in Manitoba.

 

Signature Experiences Nearby

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

Have you ever wondered why the Manitoba Legislative Building has sphinxes on the roof? Do you know the true identity of the Golden Boy? Join Dr. Frank Albo, academic inspiration behind The Hermetic Code, for an unforgettable evening of magic, mystery and architectural wonder.