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Find Unforgettable Winter Experiences

Feel the magic of winter in the snowy landscapes of Manitoba.

Embrace the beauty of winter across provincial parks and the vast wilderness of Manitoba. Wander through the snow-covered landscapes, reel in a trophy fish and embrace the outdoors with unforgettable experiences across the province.

Spend the day exploring winter trails by downhill skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, fat biking or snowmobiling. Slide on a toboggan off a hill or go skating on the Nestaweya River Trail at The Forks. Check an item off your bucket list with an unforgettable dogsledding adventure in Churchill, where the stunning views of the shimmering aurora borealis stay in your heart forever.

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Person snowshoeing on Flinty's Trail and Boardwalk in Flinty Flon, Manitoba
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Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding

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Skating

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Did You Know?

Manitoba is home to the world's largest snow maze—located just outside Winnipeg, explore the snow-packed corridors, marvel at snow sculptures and watch dazzling fire performances at A Maze in Corn in St. Adolphe.

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11 Places to Hike and Skate in Manitoba this Winter

Strap on your snowshoes or lace up your skates, Manitoba's winter trails are calling and they're a great way to stay active throughout the season.

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Where, When and How to See Northern Lights in Churchill, Manitoba

Few experiences stir the heart quite like watching the northern lights dance across the subarctic sky. As ribbons of green and violet shimmer overhead, time seems to pause. Many visitors describe it as humbling and awe-inspiring — a moment where you feel...

9 Manitoba Hardwater Adventures For Those Who Have Never Been Ice Fishing

Every winter, thousands of fishing enthusiasts descend on Manitoba's frozen waterways for some good ol' hard water angling. And while there are endless lakes and rivers to set up on, these 9 ice fishing adventures provide all the fixings for when your...

10 Places to Snowmobile in Manitoba

There are many reasons why snowmobilers love Manitoba — the dense forest, the wide open lakes and the abundance of snow are just a few.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best winter hiking and camping spots in Manitoba?

Riding Mountain National Park is a popular winter destination where you can explore snow-covered trails like Ominnik Marsh and stay in winterized oTENTiks. Whiteshell Provincial Park offers winter hiking and snowshoeing on trails such as Pine Point and McGillivray Falls and winterized campgrounds at Nutimik Lake and Falcon Lake, plus plenty of resort options like Falcon Trails Resort, Barrier Bay Resort, Nutimik Lake Lodge and Pinewood Lodge. Spruce Woods Provincial Park has snowshoe access to the Spirit Sands and surrounding boreal trails. Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park features quiet coastal hikes along Lake Winnipeg. Closer to Winnipeg, find groomed winter trails and heated shelters for day use at Birds Hill Provincial Park.

Where can I go ice fishing in Manitoba?

Winter in Manitoba is not complete without hardwater fishing on one of its thousands of lakes. Anglers target walleye and northern pike from January to March on Lake Winnipeg, Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipegosis. For remote ice fishing on backcountry lakes, explore northern destinations like Thompson, Cranberry Portage and Flin Flon.

Many ice fishing lodges offer equipment rental on-site as part of packaged experiences, including Bakers Narrows Lodge, Viking Lodge, Evergreen Resort and more. Alternatively, get your ice fishing gear at Big Hoss Outdoor Adventures (East Selkirk), Ice Hole Fishing Adventures (Ninette), Happy Hookers Ice Fishing Rentals (West St. Paul), Kannuk Outfitters (Matlock) and IceBound Excursions.

Where can I rent winter gear or book guided tours?

Major destinations like Winnipeg, Whiteshell Provincial Park and Riding Mountain National Park have outfitters for gear rentals and guided excursions. You can also rent or buy snowshoes at Wilderness Supply and purchase other winter gear. Mountain Equipment Company also sells snowshoes and cross-country skis. Flin Flon Ski Club offers on-site rentals for cross-country skiing. If you plan to ski or snowboard in Mystery Mountain (Thompson) and Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes (Whiteshell), you can rent equipment on site at the hill.

What are Manitoba’s best winter activities?

Manitoba’s signature winter activities include snowmobiling on hundreds of kilometres of trails in the Interlake, Whiteshell, Parkland and Western regions; cross-country skiing at destinations like Birds Hill and Whiteshell Provincial Parks and Riding Mountain National Park; ice skating on the Nestaweya River Trail in Winnipeg; visiting the snow maze in St. Adolphe; northern lights viewing in Churchill.

Are there any guided winter outdoor tours in Manitoba?

Discover winter in Manitoba on a guided tour to Churchill to witness one of nature's most spectacular phenomena, the northern lights, and catch a ride on a dog sled with an educational talk about dogsledding, Métis culture and life in Churchill. Join a guided snowshoe adventure throughout Manitoba's wild spaces or a snowmobile expedition from Thompson to Churchill.

Are there Santa Parades in Manitoba?

Winnipeg hosts an annual Manitoba Hydro Santa Parade downtown with thousands of of people gathering to watch the floats and kick off the seasonal winter festivities. Entrance is usually free. For another seasonal curiosity, catch the CPKC Holiday Train which stops in Winnipeg every December.