WINNIPEG -- The Red River Mutual Trail at The Forks has been extended to reach St. Vital. Crews have cleared a way down the Red for a total of 6.1 kilometres, despite not being able to extend it in the opposite direction on the Assiniboine River this year. “There is...
With Winnipeg being sent back into a deep freeze over the weekend, the Red River Mutual Trail at The Forks is coming along nicely for skaters. Crews spent most of Sunday flooding and grooming the rink to extend from the Historic Port to Churchill Drive. Temperatures...
Skaters can now lace up and glide along nearly one kilometre of on-land trails at The Forks. The Arctic Glacier Winter Park opened for the season on Friday, signalling the start of free winter attractions from now until March, weather permitting. “We’re embracing...
An afternoon skate for families at The Forks this Sunday will help raise funds for the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba (MDAM). The second annual Skate & Stride on February 9 is a day to beat the dreaded winter blues by going for a skate down Winnipeg's...
The Red River Mutual Trail at The Forks will open for the season on Friday. Officials will hold a 9:30 a.m. news conference to signal the opening of the popular trail, which sees thousands of skaters and walkers each year. In 2008, the trail broke the Guinness World...
There are plenty of outdoor activities to keep you busy over the holidays, the City of Winnipeg reminded citizens on Monday. Toboggan hills are open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with winter slides operating from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Regional skating rinks -- 43 of them...
The Assiniboine Park's Duck Pond skating rink will open for the season at noon on Saturday. Along with the rink, the family-style toboggan run located just south of the Duck Pond is also open to the public. Visitors can warm up by the fireplace inside the Qualico...
The canopy skating rink at The Forks is now open for the season. The rink is the first of many winter attractions to open, including Arctic Glacier Winter Park, with 1.2 kilometres of skating trails. “This is just the beginning of many fun winter activities to come at...
The second annual Ice It to Work Day on Friday will encourage commuters to ditch their regular modes of transportation for a trek up the River Trail. Leading up to Festival du Voyageur, which begins February 15, organizers are asking Winnipeggers to either skate, ski,...
Skaters on Winnipeg's River Trail can now travel further down the ice all the way to Churchill Park. The Forks has groomed the trail down the Red River, making for a total of seven kilometres in length from Hugo Dock. “We’re thrilled to be extending the River Trail...
Hundreds laced up their skates Sunday at The Forks for a skating dance party under the canopy rink. Soul on Ice is a weekly event running through January that promotes staying active and having fun during the colder winter months. Local DJs Hunnicut and Co-op spun...
Ice skaters at The Forks will be moving to the beat today under the canopy. Soul on Ice will see the popular skating rink transformed into an outdoor dance floor and cardio session. DJs Hunnicut and Co-op will spin tunes as skaters spin around the rink to their...
