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Apply NowWith the snow gone for the season, excitement for warmer weather is mounting! Get out and about this spring with these free to money-conscious activities in Winnipeg and area.
Just half an hour north of Winnipeg, Oak Hammock Marsh Wetland Discovery Centre has 36 square kilometres of protected wetlands, including over 30 kilometres of hiking trails. There are also interactive exhibits inside as well as a rooftop observation deck.
With 300 bird species in the area, Oak Hammock Marsh is a prime birdwatching destination. Spring is a great time for it too, with 100,000-plus migrating waterfowl descending on the area. Download a free birdwatching app and tick off the species!
Admission to Oak Hammock Marsh is inexpensive, with deals for families, kids, and seniors. Annual memberships are a bargain, currently at $50 for regular admission and $120 for families!*
You may have heard about Leo Mol Sculpture Garden at Assiniboine Park for years but never been! Well, spring is a great time to finally go. It’s full of colourful flower species. Go at different times of the spring and summer to see the different varieties in bloom.
Living Prairie Museum is a nature preserve on the west side of Winnipeg that protects endangered tall-grass prairies. They have walking trails and an interpretive centre, and admission is free!
Located in Royalwood in Winnipeg South, Bois-des-Esprits is a 27-kilometre greenway along the Seine River, perfect for exploring. “Bois-des-Esprits” translates to “Woods Where the Spirits Dwell.”
Get started on Shorehill Dr. and end at John Bruce Rd., or the other way around! Stroll along the path and see if you can spot all the wood carvings on the trees, or ride your bike for a faster pace. Just make sure to watch out for those on foot!
The Marine Museum of Manitoba, open since 1972, tells the story of marine life on Lake Winnipeg and the Red River, going as far back as 1850. Board the ships themselves and learn about the role the Port of Selkirk played in Manitoba!
Admission is affordable at $9 for a regular adult ticket and at even lower prices for seniors, youth, and children. A family ticket for up to four is only $25! The museum opens for the 2026 season on May 16.*
When you work fun into your budget, you don’t ever have to be stressed about spending money on yourself, because you planned for it! Book a meeting with one of our advisors and ask all your budgeting questions.
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