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Things to do in Winnipeg, Canada: The Best Nature & Parks
Any city that can be the butt of a Simpson's joke ("That's it! We're all going back to Winnipeg!") and simultaneously one of the most vibrant cultural centers in Canada is tops in our book. The city's history of isolation and self-sufficiency means that Winnipeggers are unpretentious and sincere (and fun-loving enough to name Homer an honorary citizen). Though the winters are long and cold, there are plenty of indoor activities to both keep you warm and stimulate your imagination.
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1. Terry Fox Fitness Trail
2. Manigotagan River Provincial Park
3. Assiniboine Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By adventuresofmichelle - Winnipeg, Canada
The Sagimay Trail is quite a beautiful trail that loops around a wetlands. There’s random benches to sit, rest, and enjoy the wildlife sights & sounds My favourite was the singing frogs and birds This loop trail can take 30-60 minutes to finish depending on how much time you spend exploring. I love that there are also many trash & recycling bins along the trail. Its a dog friendly forest and most times the poop bags are stocked I noticed an inspirational work of art added to the trail by press.on.wpg Happing Hiking To All
4. Harte Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Robs007 - Winnipeg, Canada
This trail comes alive with song birds, fresh berries and surrounds you with nature right inside the city limits. It is a historic part of the Trans Canada Trail that runs from Sturgeon Lion Parkway through Assiniboine Forest, all the way down to the Headingley trail at the perimeter. You feel you've been transported at times into the heart of the wilderness. Great for walking, biking and exploring as a family.
5. Windsong Trail
6. Assiniboine Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,602 reviews
Spend the day at this pleasant park which features a zoo, fabulous English gardens, scenic walking paths, a minature train and a theater,among other amenities.
Reviewed By Fluffstery
Been here alone, as a couple and with family because it’s above average for a park in the city! I like the big walkways and overall design, plus it’s accessible from many entrances by car or on foot. Restaurant 8-4 serves breakfast too and booze lol. Sculpture garden has bronze Winnie the Pooh and other cool statutes too. Pavilion is beautiful day and night. I love the flower gardens, the art, the outdoor theatre and the three dollar steam train. Also love the nature play equipment for children and it’s extra nice because there isn’t any doggy do do as they aren’t allowed there making it cleaner and safer for young children. If you walk up to Portage Ave., you can buy an awesome burger or awesome ice cream, but expect a line up without washrooms there. Park washrooms clean. My wish is for the zoo to sell tickets like a parking lot would. I wish I could just pop in for 20 minutes and see the kangaroos because their hopping makes me feel so very happy! Id like to pay for the time I spend because often I don’t have a whole day and I spend time waiting for others that could be spent at the zoo. Parks are free, but they cost money to run and I’d be willing to pay ten bucks to see the kangaroos for a few minutes just to make myself feel awesome! Anyway just go and feel great and smile and say hi to everyone! You can skate there in winter and they always have events happening so check their website.
7. Fort Whyte Alive
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
Year Round Edutainment Learn it, love it, and live it up in our 640-acre backyard! Choose from a variety of outdoor activities-for a new adventure every day.• Interpretive Centre • Buffalo Stone Cafe • Aquarium of the Prairies • Burrowing Owl Enclosure • Bison Prairie • Saturn Family Tree House • Tipi Encampment • Prairie Dog Town • Pioneer Sod House • 7 km of forest trails • Nature Shop • floating marsh boardwalks • wildlife watching • canoeing & fishing on 5 lakes • cross-country skiing • snowshoeing • tobogganing • public programs & events. Whether you are planning a first-time or return visit to this very special place, we are sure that you will leave with new insights into the natural world, a deeper appreciation of Manitoba's heritage, new information and actions for sustainable living, and plenty of fresh air, memories of fun and discovery with family and friends.
Reviewed By TravelinSuz - Chandler, United States
The most unexpected part of our visit was a please touch museum with taxidermy animals of the area you can touch. Awesome! There’s a burying owl about to hibernate. There’s a sod house, bison area, wetlands and pond, trials galore.
8. Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 633 reviews
Reviewed By treverg2018 - Winnipeg, Canada
In the heart of Winnipeg, Leo Mol is an amazing group of sculptures by Leo Mol, a local Artist. It is situated in Assiniboine Park and the gardens are lush and colorful providing an amazing back drop for the amazing sculptures.
9. Little Mountain Park
10. Kildonan Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By Furby25 - Winnipeg, Canada
If you love nature, trees, flowers, interesting sites, biking or walking, it is a great place. The flower gardens are lovely with many opportunites (benches) to sit and and soak it up. There are many bike / walking paths to help explore the grounds. It is also the home of Rainbow Stage, a summer production venue, some interesting memorials, Prairies Edge Restaurant and , of course, The Witches Hut. Parking is readily available
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