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    Spend Your Fall in Manitoba

    Fill the season of greens and golds with harvest-time adventures.

    Hiking and horseback riding trips, strolls through corn mazes and pumpkin patches, captivating Indigenous experiences, museums filled with local curiosities and even glamping ...fall in Manitoba is anything but dull.

    Grab your camera and venture on a picturesque hike as the changing colours of the prairie landscape contrast the autumn’s perfectly moody skies. Send a chill down your spine at a haunted house tour, then feel the warmth of connection at Manitoba’s famed fall suppers.

    Explore Fall in Canada’s Friendliest Province

    Couple hiking in a Manitoba park in the fall amidst trees with yellow foliage

    Scenic Hikes

    Witness Manitoba’s landscape shift from lush green to brilliant yellows and oranges as the seasons change. Hike beneath colourful forest canopies and take in vivid fall foliage set against moody autumn skies.

    A group of teenagers walking down a corn maze in Manitoba

    Corn Mazes

    Feel like a kid again running through a perfectly-fall corn maze or climbing to the top of a bale pyramid. Take a hayride and walk through a haunted forest to soak in the spirit of the harvest season in Manitoba.

    Several orange pumpkins of varying sizes and one tiny dark green gourd next to a sign "Enter" and an arrow

    Pumpkin Patches

    This fall, tour the province’s pumpkin patches for the most fun-looking gourds for your porch. Sip warm apple cider and stock up on local honey. Find just the right squash for your delicious pumpkin pie or buy a ready-made one at the patch.

    More Fall Experiences in Manitoba

    Wildlife Watching

    Watch thousands of migrating geese fill the evening sky or spot elk as they become more active during the rutting season. Up in Churchill, polar bears start to gather near the shore waiting for the ice to freeze over Hudson Bay.

    Fishing & Horseback Riding

    Cast a line into the tranquil waters of Lake Winnipeg or one of the thousands of lakes across the province. Saddle up for a scenic horseback ride along colourful trails winding through the prairies, boreal forests and rocky outcrops.

    Events & Culinary Experiences

    Discover contemporary art and late-night creativity at Nuit Blanche Winnipeg, join exhibits, fairs and challenges at Culture Days, explore Manitoba’s food scene at fall suppers or lean into the spooky season with Halloween events and haunted attractions across the province.

    Feel the Magic of Fall in Manitoba

    50 Things to Do This Fall in Manitoba

    As the leaves change from green to gold, fall in Manitoba offers scenic hikes, cozy getaways, cultural events and culinary delights. Here are 50 ways to keep exploring this season.

    Lady sits on a wood bridge admiring falling autumn leaves wearing her yellow backpack that blends in with the natures colours

    10 Manitoba Hiking Trails That Are Amazing in Fall

    Embrace the kaleidoscope of colours that paint the landscapes as fall gracefully descends upon Manitoba. If you're an eager explorer or a budding nature enthusiast, you're in for a treat.

    50 Kid-Friendly Things To Do This Fall

    With mild temperatures and beautiful fall foliage, it’s no wonder so many people consider autumn to be their favourite season. Thankfully, Manitoba is filled with things to do in fall that are suitable for all ages, so there’s no shortage of activities to...

    Did You Know?

    Fall is the best time to see polar bears in Manitoba's remote coastal town of Churchill. From mid-October to mid-November, the animals congregate on the shores of Hudson Bay waiting for it to freeze over as they prepare for the winter hunt.

    7 Day Trips to Help You Make Amazing Fall Memories in Manitoba

    Calling all autumn adventurers. Coziness seekers. Sweater enthusiasts. It's time to make memories—explore trails in Birds Hill, drive by a King Korn Maze, watch birds at Oak Hammock Marsh, cross a suspension bridge, take a voyage aboard floating...

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When is fall in Manitoba?

    The fall weather usually starts in Manitoba in September and lasts until November. During this time, expect higher rainfall and more cloud cover, cooler nighttime temperatures and earlier sunsets. Most of Manitoba experiences occasional snow by November. The signature of the season is the yellow, red and orange foliage of the deciduous trees.

    What are some of the top things to do in the fall in Manitoba?

    Lower day temperatures and the changing foliage make for memorable hikes and road trips, but the season’s signature attractions are trips to pumpkin patches, corn mazes, fairs and craft markets as Manitobans celebrate the harvest.

    Halloween is also a special holiday for the province, known for ghost stories and haunted destinations. Union Station in the heart of Winnipeg and Lower Fort Garry are some of the province’s most popular spots when it comes to the legends of the paranormal. From haunted buildings and cemeteries to more lighthearted, kid-friendly events like Boo at the Zoo, Manitoba has spooky-themed entertainment for everyone. True Halloween fans will appreciate elaborate events like Heebie Jeebies and Six Pines Haunted Attractions.

    Part of Manitoba’s rich culinary heritage are the so-called fall suppers—lasting from mid-September to mid-November, these family-friendly events are a long-standing Manitoba tradition. Traditionally fundraisers led by volunteers, fall suppers usually feature heritage foods sourced with local ingredients and reflect harvest themes. Get your ticket to enjoy turkey dinners, varenyky (“perogies”) and pies in any flavour—apple, cherry, lemon meringue and, of course, pumpkin. Dozens of suppers are planned every fall.

    Autumn in Manitoba is also the time to explore contemporary arts and culture at events like Culture Days and Nuit Blanche Winnipeg, as well as the many artisan sales happening at this time.

    Does Manitoba have the largest corn maze in the world?

    No, Manitoba is home to the largest snow maze in the world, and every year the tour operator on site also sets up a corn maze in St. Adolphe, but it is not the largest in the world.

    What are the most scenic fall hikes in Manitoba?

    Fall changes Manitoba’s landscape into a colorful palette of orange, gold and red. The most beautiful fall panoramas are along the forest trails and lakeshores. For the best views, explore trails in Whiteshell Provincial Park, Pembina Valley Provincial Park, Spruce Woods Provincial Park.

    Karst Spring Trail along the Grass River offers a look at Manitoba’s lowlands, while Cedar Bog Trail in Birds Hill Provincial Park is a great choice to see the aspen and oak parkland. McGillivray Falls Self-Guiding Trail is a more challenging adventure that pays off the effort as it starts by rocky waterfalls and leads to the stunning McGillivray Lake.

    When do geese migrate through Manitoba?

    Geese and ducks spend their summers in Manitoba and prepare to move south for the winter in September and October, which is the best time to spot their flocks in the province’s skies.

    On occasion, you can catch thousands of geese descending on the water at FortWhyte Alive, as around 15,000 birds pass through the preserve during the fall migration. Oak Hammock Marsh is another fall birding hotspot with hundreds of thousands of geese and ducks moving through the area.