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Why you should be a FortWhyte member!

Posted on December 13, 2024

You already know that having a FortWhyte Alive membership means unlimited admissions for a year… but being a member means so much more.

Here, being a member means joining a community. A community that celebrates the seasons, cares about the planet and knows the value of a day spent connecting with nature.

It also means supporting FortWhyte’s work as an environmental educator – connecting Manitoba’s students and visitors from all over with affordable nature-based education.

Ready for a few more reasons? Here’s why you should be a FortWhyte Alive member.

Two guests sliding down the Richardson Rrrun.

Exclusive Access

We love to celebrate the seasons – and members are invited to join us! Each season, we host a free member-exclusive event where you’re invited for special snacks, special activities, and exclusive programs, where you and your entire family can make the most of your time in nature! In 2024, member-exclusive events included an after-hours winter party (complete with hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting!), a farm tour with a behind-the-scenes visit to the pigs and rabbits, and in the summer invited members on a free bison safari! We can’t wait for you to see what’s coming in 2025!

The special access doesn’t stop there! Summer camp is coming and members get special first access to register so you can be certain you get the spots you want before they sell out! In the fall members also get first access to register for Santa in the Forest.

Two children smiling through wooden fence.

SO. MANY. SAVINGS.

Members save big on more than just admission. You also save at the Nature Shop, on programs and events, and get free gear rentals on snowshoes, binoculars, and Nordic walking poles. Have a celebration coming up? Members also save on room rentals here at FortWhyte Alive!

Want to spread the magic of nature even further? When you pick up your membership, you will also get a complimentary family admission pass to share with friends or family.

Family paddles in voyageur canoe

The fun doesn’t stop at FortWhyte!

With your membership, you unlock exclusive savings and perks with amazing local businesses in Winnipeg! Save big on books and more with a discounted Reader Rewards Card at McNally Robinson, get a $75 driving credit and waived registration fee at Peg City Car Co-op, save on rentals with Kendrick’s Outdoor Adventures, and if you’re up for some more fun you can even save on a membership at the Manitoba Museum or the Children’s Museum!

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Ready to join the FortWhyte member community? Buy a membership and get access to these benefits and more!

See you at the next member-exclusive event!