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    Outdoor Adventures

    Explore Manitoba’s parks and wild places.

    Enjoy a round of golf or a backcountry hike—the range of outdoor experiences in Manitoba is as wide as our prairie skies. As rolling fields give way to boreal forest and then exotic tundra, the shifting landscape makes for dramatic backgrounds no matter the adventure.

    Feel the rush of reeling in a trophy fish or flying through the forest on a dogsled. Embrace the calm while watching the graceful dance of the northern lights or gently paddling across a lake at sunset on your next Manitoba vacation.

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    Clear Lake Country

    Camping

    Clear Lake Country

    Get closer to Manitoba’s wilderness on a camping trip.

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    Two peole hiking down a snow covered road through the forest with their brown dog.

    Hiking & Biking Trails

    Thousands of kilometres of trails for adventures in every season.

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    Beaches & Boating

    Embrace lake life in Manitoba.

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    Woman teeing off at Clear Lake Golf Course.

    Golf

    Tee off surrounded by beautiful scenery in Manitoba.

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    Two canoes travel down a river with tree-lined shores.

    Paddling

    Explore Manitoba’s waterways on a paddling adventure.

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    Northern lights fill the sky, trees reflect of the glass like ice. Where nature's dance illuminates the Arctic skies.

    Northern Lights

    See the northern lights up to 300 nights a year in Manitoba.

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    Horseback Riding

    Horseback riding adventures in Manitoba’s heartland.

    A young girl walking along the Fort Whyte Alive Boardwalk.

    Get out and explore

    Summer in Manitoba is a season to behold. As waterways open up, and the days grow long, it's the perfect time of year to get out and explore!

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    Embrace the spirit of the Vikings! Every year the people of Gimli celebrate their Icelandic heritage with the Icelandic Festival.

    Northern lights over the Poplar River

    Must-See Highlights

    In Churchill, the peak viewing time for witnessing the flickering green hues of the Aurora Borealis is between February and March, but you can view them almost 300 days a year.

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    Go on a Tour

    There are a variety of tours for viewing polar bears in Churchill in both the summer and fall season and deciding on which one is best for you depends on your level of adventure, your desire for exclusivity and your budget.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

    In winter, Manitoba’s top hiking and winter-camping destinations include Riding Mountain National Park, where visitors can explore snow-covered trails like Ominnik Marsh and Bald Hill and stay in winterized oTENTiks. Whiteshell Provincial Park offers winter hiking and snowshoeing on trails such as Pine Point and McGillivray Falls, along with winterized campgrounds at Nutimik Lake and Falcon Lake. Spruce Woods Provincial Park provides snowshoe access to the Spirit Sands and surrounding boreal trails, while Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park features quiet coastal hikes along Lake Winnipeg. Closer to Winnipeg, Birds Hill Provincial Park offers groomed winter trails and heated shelters for day use.

    Where can I go ice fishing in Manitoba?

    Winter in Manitoba offers exceptional ice fishing on major lakes such as Lake Winnipeg, Lake Manitoba, and Lake Winnipegosis, where anglers target walleye and northern pike from January to March. Northern destinations like Thompson, Cranberry Portage, and Flin Flon also provide remote trophy ice-fishing opportunities on backcountry lakes.

    For ice fishing gear near Winnipeg, try 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.

    Many ice fishing lodges will have rental options on site as part of packaged experiences, including Bakers Narrows Lodge, Viking Lodge, Evergreen Resort and more.

    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. Wilderness Supply and Mountain Equipment Company in Winnipeg have a good supply of snowshoes and cross-country skis. Rent downhill skis or snowboards directly at the hill with Mystery Mountain (Thompson) and Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes (Whiteshell).

    What are Manitoba’s best winter activities?

    Manitoba’s top winter activities include snowmobiling on hundreds of kilometres of groomed trails in the Interlake, Whiteshell, and Parkland regions; cross-country skiing at destinations like Windsor Park Nordic Centre and Riding Mountain National Park; ice skating on The Nestaweya River Trail in Winnipeg; the snow maze in St.Adolphe and northern lights viewing in Churchill.

    Are there any guided outdoor tours in Manitoba?

    Manitoba offers a variety of guided outdoor tours for wildlife, adventure and cultural experiences. Churchill is the best place for polar bear and beluga whale tours, with options for boat, tundra vehicle and walking excursions. Fishing and hunting lodges provide all-inclusive experiences in remote areas. Adventure tours include paddling and northern lights photography trips.