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Got the winter blues? Looking for some affordable activities after the expense of the holidays?
Try dressing for the weather and getting outside with these budget-friendly winter activities around Winnipeg and Selkirk!
Many public winter paths are nestled in and around Winnipeg! Rent some snowshoes or skis (or even better, invest in your own) and check out:
And there are several more — that’s just a sampling!
Not to mention the provincial parks! Most years, you have to pay for a vehicle park pass—but this year until March 31, 2026, Manitoba provincial parks are free for all!
A couple great ones within 1-2 hours of Winnipeg are:
There are some other great Winnipeg winter trails at Windsor Park Nordic Centre and FortWhyte Alive. You’ll just need to pay admission for those ones!
Are you really a Winnipegger if you haven’t explored the Nestaweya River Trail? Grab your skates (or rent some) and take to the Assiniboine or Red River trails this winter.
People usually lace up at The Forks, but there are other places along the river to get started as well. Ask around and you’ll know where to go!
There is a walking path all along the river skating trails, and you can always take your snowshoes out for a trek on the snow. Make sure you check the trail conditions before venturing out!
If you don’t make it out to the river this year, there is almost guaranteed to be a public community rink near you. You might also be lucky enough to be near the St. Vital Duck Pond or the ponds at Kildonan or Assiniboine Parks.
If you love tobogganing, it’s about time you tried out a winter slide. The following Winnipeg parks have at least one public slide and washroom:
Check online to be sure the slides are open before you head out.
When you have cabin fever on those -30 days, check out these indoor Winnipeg attractions.
Let’s face it—even those die-hard winter-lovers feel the absence of greenery at some point during our long Manitoba winters.
For a reasonable admission fee, go to the Leaf at Assiniboine Park and explore the four indoor biomes. There’s a pleasant table-and-chair seating area in the Mediterranean area—bring a book or your laptop and make a day of it.
Try something different! We bet you haven’t been to places like the Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre (or Oseredok), Le Musée de Saint-Boniface, or the Winnipeg Police Museum, and they don’t charge admission.
Some of the larger attractions are free on certain dates or times. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is free on Fridays, and the WAG is free the second Sunday of each month, as well as on Wednesday nights for the next three years, starting January 7.
Newly opened in January 2025, Select Start is a Japanese-inspired arcade in the Exchange District. They currently charge $10 admission for free unlimited game play!
Here are some extra tips for saving money while you’re trying out some of these cool (pun intended) activities and places:
Trying to spend as little as possible on fun extras can be beneficial, but even better is working a line for recreation into your budget. We all benefit from spending money on ourselves sometimes, guilt-free.
Don’t have a budget? No shame, we can help! Book a meeting with an advisor today.
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