❄️ Top Things to Do This Winter in Winnipeg (2025–26 Edition)❄️
- Snoweco Team
- Oct 14
- 3 min read
Winnipeg winters may be cold, but there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of it. Whether you love outdoor adventures, cozy markets, or unique local events, there’s something happening almost every week from November through March. Here’s your guide to some of the best things to do around the city this winter.
🏒 1. Skating the Historic Forks River Trail
When: Typically late December – early March (weather permitting)
Where: The Forks, downtown Winnipeg
Glide along one of the world’s longest natural skating trails! The Forks River Trail winds through the Red and Assiniboine rivers and offers warming huts designed by artists and architects from around the globe. Hot chocolate and local food vendors complete the experience.
🎨 2. Warming Huts: Art + Architecture on Ice
When: January – March 2026
Where: The Forks River Trail
Every year, Winnipeg invites artists from around the world to create imaginative warming huts. These colorful shelters are scattered along the skating trail — perfect for Instagram photos and winter walks.
🎡 3. Festival du Voyageur
When: February 13–22, 2026 (annual dates may vary slightly)
Where: St. Boniface, Fort Gibraltar
Step into Manitoba’s fur-trade past with live music, ice sculptures, maple taffy, and vibrant French-Canadian culture. Bundle up, grab a toque, and experience one of Canada’s most famous winter festivals right in the heart of Winnipeg.
🐾 4. Assiniboine Park Zoo – Journey to Churchill
When: Open year-round
Where: 2595 Roblin Blvd
The polar bears don’t mind the cold, and neither should you! Visit the award-winning Journey to Churchill exhibit to see polar bears, Arctic foxes, and seals in a natural setting. The zoo’s winter light installations make for an unforgettable evening walk.
🎿 5. Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing
When: December – March
Where: Windsor Park Nordic Centre, Kildonan Park, FortWhyte Alive
Rent equipment or bring your own and hit Winnipeg’s well-groomed winter trails. Windsor Park offers night skiing under the lights — one of the best ways to enjoy a crisp winter evening.
🌟 6. Lights of the North – Winter Festival of Lights
When: Mid-November 2025 – early January 2026
Where: Red River Exhibition Park
This dazzling event brings massive lantern displays, light tunnels, and local food vendors. It’s family-friendly and one of the best ways to kick off the holiday season.
🎶 7. Manitoba Hydro Winter Park at The Forks
When: December – February
Where: The Forks
Enjoy skating loops, toboggan runs, and fire pits set up around The Forks Market. It’s a perfect outing for families or couples looking for classic Winnipeg winter fun.
🧊 8. Ice Fishing on the Red River
When: January – March
Where: Lockport, Selkirk, or just north of the city
Whether you’re an experienced angler or trying it for the first time, Winnipeg’s Red River offers world-class ice fishing for walleye and pike. Book a guided experience for the full setup (and a warm shack).
🏠 9. Cozy Up Indoors
Not every winter day calls for adventure — and that’s okay! Winnipeg has plenty of indoor escapes:
Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature: Outdoor hot pools, saunas, and steam rooms in the snow.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights: A striking architectural gem and great day indoors.
Local Cafés & Breweries: Try Forth Café, Little Sister Coffee Maker, or Trans Canada Brewing for cozy vibes and local flavor.
☕ Bonus Tip: Stay Stress-Free This Winter
The best winter experiences start when your driveway is clear and your mind is at ease.At Snoweco, we offer no-contract, pay-per-snowfall snow removal — so you can focus on enjoying Winnipeg’s winter festivals, not fighting your shovel.
No snow = no charge.Visit snoweco.ca to get a quick quote today.