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    The best travel itineraries lead with the heart, and so should you.

    Across Manitoba, winter invites you to feel alive, the calm of falling snow, the rush of crisp air, the glow of shared warmth. From skating beneath city lights to watching the aurora dance above and celebrating joie de vivre at winter festivals, every moment stirs something in your heart.


    When you travel with your heart in the right place, you’ll find it leads you here: to local cafés and northern lodges, to snowmobile trails and frozen lakes and communities that thrive all season long. This winter, travel with heart. Reconnect with destinations that were impacted by wildfires this summer, your visit helps support local communities and you might just fall in love with somewhere new along the way. Discover the destinations ready to show you winter like never before.


    Discover Somewhere New
    When your Heart Needs a Rush
    Do you love the thrill of fresh snow and wide-open wilderness? Ride Manitoba’s endless network of groomed trails through sparkling forest, frozen lakes and welcoming small towns. From family rides to backcountry adventures, snowmobiling here is pure winter freedom and a chance to explore more, together.
    When Your Heart Needs to Unwind

    Stay in cozy yurts, rustic cabins or luxury city hotels.

    Manitoba is home to hundreds of unique places to stay, and linger. Settle down in a cozy yurt with a skylight view of the night sky, a rustic wilderness cabin or a luxury hotel in the city, with plenty to explore a short walk outside your new home base.

    When Adventure Calls

    If your heart craves adventure, Manitoba is the place to be. From wide-open prairies to snow-covered boreal forest and sub-arctic tundra, every landscape invites you to embrace the season and discover the quiet beauty of winter.

    Ice Fishing

    With over 100,000 frozen lakes and rivers, Manitoba is one of Canada’s top ice fishing destinations, offering an incredible variety of experiences in every season.

    Winnipeg

    In Manitoba’s capital city, winter shines bright. Skate the river trails and ponds, explore snowy parks, savour comfort food and local brews, or take in a winter festival under twinkling lights. The city’s warmth isn’t just indoors, it’s everywhere you go.

    Winter Trails

    When snow blankets the province, Manitoba’s trail networks turn into peaceful corridors for cross-country skiing, fat biking and snowshoeing.

    Northern Lights

    Churchill is one of the best places in the world to see the northern lights! With over 300 nights of viewing opportunities you can enjoy the experience from the comfort of a warm dome or beneath open tundra skies.

    When Your Heart Needs To Sing

    Stories and creativity on display

    Manitoba is a place where talent thrives. Live performances, by actors, musicians or dancers, enchant audiences at historic theatres, pubs and clubs, and at favourite festivals year-round.

    Destinations to Explore

    If your heart craves winter adventure, Manitoba is ready to welcome you. Glide through snowy trails in the Whiteshell, feel the northern spirit in The Pas/OCN, chase the aurora near Flin Flon, or celebrate winter’s sparkle in Thompson — every corner of the province shines under a blanket of snow.

    Flin Flon

    Snow sparkles across rock ridges and frozen lakes, perfect for snowmobiling, ice fishing or simply soaking up the northern lights at night. Afterwards, thaw out with local art, good food and small-town warmth that makes winter feel alive.

    The Pas/OCN

    Winter here is woven with culture, community and adventure. Glide through fresh powder on nearby trails, then join the excitement of the Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival — an annual tradition and celebration of life on the land.

    Thompson

    Known as Manitoba’s “Hub of the North,” Thompson is where winter adventure truly begins. Chase the northern lights from just beyond town, snowshoe through Boreal forest trails or visit the Spirit Way wolf mural before heading into the wilderness.

    Explore the Whiteshell

    In winter, Whiteshell Provincial Park transforms into a snow-covered wonderland of frozen waterfalls, pine forest and open skies. Glide along groomed cross-country trails, snowshoe across deep powder or relax in a cozy lakeside cabin. It’s pure Manitoba...

    When Your Heart Needs Understanding

    Celebrate Indigenous Culture in Manitoba

    Enrich your time in a new space by exploring our many museums, Indigenous experiences, and tours. Get amazing access to Manitoba’s best attractions, experiences and history through Indigenous-led experiences and place-based teachings.

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    Know Before You Go

    Safe travels start by checking our Know Before You Go page for trip information, safety tips for dealing with snow and ice and other important travel info—so you can travel with peace of mind.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    What should I pack for winter travel?

    Dress in warm, layered clothing and bring insulated boots, mitts and a toque/warm hat.

    If you’re driving, keep a cold-weather survival kit in your vehicle. Include a candle and matches, water, non-perishable food, a first aid kit, flares or reflectors, booster cables and a shovel, an ice scraper, warm clothes, boots and blankets. Check out MPI’s website for more winter driving tips.

    How cold does it get in Manitoba?

    Temperatures typically range from -5°C to -25°C between December and February, though wind chill can make it feel as cold as -40°C. Manitoba’s clear skies mean plenty of sunshine—perfect for exploring safely with the right gear.

    Can I see northern lights and polar bears in winter?

    Yes! Churchill offers northern lights viewing experiences from January to March, though can experience northern lights up to 300 nights per year. Bakers Narrows Lodge offers a northern lights and ice fishing experience on Lake Athapupuskow in Northern Manitoba.

    Polar bear viewing season is primarily October and November in Churchill, but visitors can see polar bears at Assiniboine Park Zoo in their Journey to Churchill exhibit in Winnipeg.

    Are Manitoba parks open in winter?

    Many provincial parks are open year-round, offering groomed trails and yurts for winter camping. Check Manitoba Parks for seasonal details and trail conditions.

    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).

    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.