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While you might think that the best time to go looking for the scenery that makes Manitoba beautiful is the summer and spring, Manitoba winters have their fair share of beauty. If you can brave the cold, you’ll find stunning white landscapes and beautiful walking paths. Here are 25 amazing places you can go to experience the beauty of Manitoba’s winter scenery.
**Follow all Manitoba Health guidelines. Do not travel to regions with travel advisories. Check Manitoba Parks/Parks Canada website for latest COVID-19 related closures. Outdoor skating trails and other winter recreation areas like toboggan hills might be closed due to COVID-19/weather.
Dress in layers, be aware of current weather-related warnings/extreme cold conditions and prepare accordingly. Obey all posted signs, stick to trails, be aware of ice thickness (minimum 15 cm required as per Canadian Red Cross if you need to walk/skate across a frozen body of water). Grey ice is unsafe while clear blue ice is the strongest.**
1. Birds Hill Provincial Park
This provincial park just outside of Winnipeg is open year-round. Take a walk along one of the several walking trails, or pack up your skis for some cross-country skiing. You’ll enjoy beautiful forest views, as well as a picturesque look at the park’s lake. Details
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2. FortWhyte Alive
Located in Winnipeg, this education and recreation centre is open throughout the year and offers plenty of opportunities for walking, tobogganing, and exploring nature. Take a stroll along one of the scenic trails, and remember to keep your eyes peeled for the area’s wildlife. If it starts getting too cold, head inside and enjoy a warm meal in the park’s restaurant. Details
3. La Barriere Park
This 84-hectare park offers scenic river views and lovely forested trails. There are cross-country ski trails available in the winter, so you can get in your exercise while you appreciate the beauty of the park. Walk along the frozen river, and admire the view from the footbridge leading into the woods. Details
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4. Assiniboine Forest
If you’re in Winnipeg and looking for a break from city life but don’t want to drive out of your way, you’re in luck. Assiniboine Forest, located in the city, is open year-round and offers lovely winter views and scenic walking trails. And keep an eye peeled for the wildlife that lives in the forest! Details
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5. Turtle Mountain Provincial Park
If you’re not one to shy away from a climb, even in the winter, you’ll want to visit Turtle Mountain Provincial Park. This wetland park is made up of over 200 lakes, and hiking trails that run along the park’s hilly landscape. Remember to bring your skis, which you can use along the cross-country ski trails. Details
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6. Spruce Woods Provincial Park
Explore this unique provincial park, taking advantage of the snowshoe, ski, and hiking trails the park offers. You’ll also get the chance to toboggan down the sloping hills of Spruce Woods. You’ll also want to check out the Spirit Sands hiking trail, which is just a gorgeous in the winter as it is during warmer months! Details
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7. Hunt Lake
The Hunt Lake hiking trail is open year-round and offers beautiful views as you explore this 12km trail. Enjoy thickly forested areas, hilly scenery, and a gorgeous view of the lake. Even in winter, this beautiful park will leave you stunned. Details
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8. Falcon Lake
Spend some time out in cottage country enjoying the scenery of Falcon Lake. Check out one of the many hiking trails that run along this beautiful lake, which will be quiet and peaceful during the winter months. You’ll be amazed by everything the Canadian Shield has to offer! Details
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9. West Hawk Lake
This lake in Whiteshell, Manitoba offers a variety of hiking trails year-round. Pack your skis or snowshoes for some serious exercise as you explore this gorgeous lake. The pine trees decorated with snow that border the frozen lake are sure to amaze. Details
10. Seven Sisters Falls
If you’re in the mood for a stunning view of some frozen waterfalls, you’ll want to pay a visit to Seven Sisters Falls. Although relatively short, this 3km hiking trail has no shortage of beautiful sights. Make sure to pack your camera so you can document your trip to this hidden Manitoba gem. Details
11. Tulabi Falls
Located in Manitoba’s Nopiming Provincial Park, these picturesque waterfalls are just as beautiful in the winter as they are in the summer. Take a walk along one of the hiking trails along Tulabi Lake, and stop for a while to admire the falls. You won’t regret visiting this gorgeous sight. Details
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12. Pinawa Dam
Your wintery scenery doesn’t have to include only natural landmarks! Visit the Pinawa Dam in the town of Pinawa. This old dam was abandoned in 1951 and now serves as one of the town’s major landmarks. In winter, you’ll get the pristine white of the snow making a beautiful, haunting backdrop against this now defunct dam. Details
13. Patricia Beach Provincial Park
One of the many beaches along Lake Winnipeg, Patricia Beach offers a beautiful expanse of snow in the winter. Spend some time hiking along the shores, and remember to pack your snowshoes! You may not be able to take a dip in the water, but looking out across the frozen expanse of the lake will give you a new appreciation for Manitoba’s landscapes. Details
14. Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park
You’ll find this national park along the coast of Lake Winnipeg. Taking the hiking trail along the lake to reach Hecla’s famous lighthouse, which is just as scenic in the winter as it is in the summer. Just remember to pack sunglasses—the light of the sun bouncing off the pure white snow can hurt your eyes! Details
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15. Riding Mountain National Park
This gorgeous park in western Manitoba has no shortage of amazing sights and winter activities. Spend some time along the hiking trails, and remember to pack your snowshoes or skis. If you’re brave enough, you can even enjoy some winter camping in this park. Doing that, you’ll have the chance to watch some gorgeous sunrises and sunsets! Details
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16. Souris Swinging Bridge
Cross the historic Souris Swinging Bridge in winter— Canada’s longest historic suspension bridge measuring 604 feet or 184 metres across Souris River. Walking over a snow-laden river surrounded by an equally snowy landscape and frosted trees is truly a surreal experience.
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17. Asessippi Provincial Park
There are plenty of hiking, skiing, and snowmobiling trails throughout this amazing park. Spend some time exploring this fantastic park, where you won’t run out of things to do. Just remember to dress warm! Details
18. Duck Mountain Provincial Park
Visit the rolling, mountainous terrain that makes up Duck Mountain Provincial Park. Take one of the several hiking trails and visit the beautiful lakes scattered throughout the park. Childs Lake has several ski trails that you can explore as you take in the scenery. Details
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19. Whitefish Lake Provincial Park
You’ll find this lovely park along the northern part of the Manitoba Escarpment. Take a walk along the shores of this lake, and remember to pack your skates. If you visit at the right time of day, you’ll get to experience a sunrise or sunset reflected off the lake. Details
20. Moose Lake Provincial Park
Pack your camera and your binoculars before you head off to this provincial park! There’s no shortage of wildlife in this area, and the creatures native to Moose Lake will stand out against the pure white of the snow. If you’re lucky, you might even see a moose or two when you visit this park. Details
21. Clearwater Lake Provincial Park
During warm months, Clearwater Lake is known for its crystal-clear waters and wildflowers. In the winter, you’ll enjoy the snowy shores of the lake, and the snow-capped conifers that border the beaches. Hop on your snowmobile and cruise along the trails as you appreciate this stunning park. Details
22. Pisew Falls Provincial Park
Pisew falls, located in the Grass River, offer a stunning sight throughout the year. In the winter, you’ll watch the cold mists spray up from the 13-meter tall falls as ice and snow clump together in the water below. Follow the trail to Manitoba’s highest falls, the Kwasitchewan Falls. This hike is known to be challenging, so make sure you plan ahead! Details
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23. Wekusko Falls Provincial Park
You’ll find these beautiful falls where Manitoba’s Precambrian shield and lowlands meet. Absolutely breathtaking in the winter, the deep blue of the water mixed with the white of the snow is a one-of-a-kind sight. You won’t forget a visit to these amazing falls anytime soon. Details
24. Paint Lake Provincial Park
Visiting this park, you’ll understand quickly why it’s called Paint Lake! The stunning views feel like something out of a painting, and you’ll appreciate every inch of this park as you explore the hiking and ski trails. As the lake freezes over, you might even get the chance to walk along the ice to one of the lake’s many islands! Details
25. Churchill
If you’re looking to seriously get away from it all, pay a visit to Wapusk National Park and Churchill. In the winter, explore this city in northern Manitoba. Make sure to pay attention to the landscape—you might see arctic hares, one of the 200 bird species native to the area, or even a polar bear! Details
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