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The fall months can be some of the most beautiful months of the year, and the best time to explore Manitoba. Summertime tends to take the spotlight. However, it is the four months of fall that should be the favourite.
Between festivals, community events, and destinations to visit before the snow falls, there is nothing short of adventure and excitement. Add one of the following to your fall bucket list from our top 50 things to do in Manitoba in fall.
High Tea
Enjoy an exquisite high tea complete with dainties and finger sandwiches at a rustic Farmhouse Cafe. High Tea
Where: ‘Ole Farmhouse Cafe, 31 Rose Lane, Rosenort
Fall On The Farm
Experience harvest work, hearty food, corn on the cob, music, hog butchering and pioneer demonstrations at Mennonite Heritage Village.
Where: 231 PTH 12N, Steinbach
Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches
Pick a pumpkin, get the best fall produce for your Thanksgiving table, go on hay rides and get lost amongst giant stalks of corn. Whether with kids or as a date, a day at the farm always fun! Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches
Celebrate Canada
Check out a unique collection of 150 paintings that depict scenes and people ho make up Canada. This exhibition by artist Yvette Cuthbert will be on display until October 8th. Celebrate Canada
Where: Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment, 11 – 2 Street NortheastPortage la Prairie
Bakers Narrows Lodge
Plan a very Canadian fall vacation at Bakers Narrows Lodge. The lodge prides itself for the trophy fishing on Lake Athapaskow. Fall is an excellent time to fish, so pack up the bags and make this a weekend-long trip. Bakers Narrows Lodge
Where: Located ½ mile from the Flin Flon airport on Lake Athapapuskow
Alpaca Yoga
Book a visit to the Aurora Farm and experience your first ever Alpaca Yoga. Unlike kids, alpacas don’t climb on you as much but still helps you connect with nature in a whole new way. Alpaca Yoga
Where: Aurora Farm, 4265 Waverley Street, St. Norbert
Frozen Jr.
See Disney characters from Arandelle come to life on December 17 to 19. Frozen Jr.
Where: Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium, 205 20th Street, Brandon
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HBC Royal Charter exhibit
Displayed at the HBC Gallery at the Manitoba Museum is a 350-year old document. This royal charter, signed by King Charles II, granted an exclusive trading monopoly to a small company that eventually became the Hudson’s Bay Company. Royal Charter exhibit
Where: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave, Winnipeg
Inuk Style
Lovers and fashion and history… Head down to Winnipeg Art Gallery to see their upcoming exhibition – Inuk Style showcasing items spanning the Western to the Eastern regions of the Canadian Arctic. The exhibition will feature clothing and fashion accessories, all handcrafted with the finest details. September 25, 2020 – April 25, 2021 Inuk Style
Where: Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd. Winnipeg
Goose Flight Feasts
Fall is the time when the magic of migration happens. Head to the FortWhyte Alive to experience the annual migration of geese. Enjoy this magnificent experience with a three-course meal. September 16 – October 17, 2020. Goose Flight Feasts
Where: FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg
Harvest Moon Festival
Harvest Moon Festival can be enjoyed by Winnipegers as well as others in Manitoba Due to the pandemic, this year the 3-day event is a single day festival at the Beer Can in Winnipeg. Those who can’t make it to the event can also enjoy the festival online on September 19th. Harvest Moon Festival
FemFest
Enjoy a festival that celebrates artistic women. The FemFest, from September 19 to the 26, will showcase plays by women to showcase the female talent in Manitoba. FemFest
Where: Winnipeg
Corb Lund
Have you got your tickets to Corb Lund’s Agricultural Tragic Tour at the Burton Cummings Theatre? The show is on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Cord Lund
Where: Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St., Winnipeg
Manitoba Culture Days
Across the entire province starting from the last weekend of September for a month is the Manitoba Culture Days. Celebrate the arts and culture of Canada through various free activities from September 25 to October 25. Manitoba Culture Days
Nuit Blanche Winnipeg
Really kick off fall with an all-night art party. On September 26 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, the Nuit Blanche celebrates contemporary art in downtown Winnipeg. Nuit Blanche Winnipeg
Pinawa Heritage Suspension Bridge
Head north to the Pinawa Heritage district to explore the area and travel across the suspension bridge. The 1 metre wide and 54 metres long bridge gives visitors a breathtaking view of Pinawa. Visit in the fall for a beautiful, picturesque scene before the snow falls. Pinawa Heritage Suspension Bridge
Assiniboine Forest
Enjoy a lazy afternoon walk at the beautiful Assiniboine Forest. Assiniboine Forest
Migration Festival
Experience the magic of migration! Head to the Oak Hammock Marsh on September 26th and 27th to enjoy this fun family event.
Creative Kids Club at Home
ArtsForward is bringing the Creative Kids Club at Home. Kids ages 5 -11 ca now enjoy projects, unique art pieces, and develop various art skills trough this virtual program. The course lasts 8 weeks from September 29–November 17, 2020.
Icelandic Bridge
Travel across the fairly new Icelandic Bridge in Riverton, where you can take in the beauty of the Icelandic River. There is also the riverside path at ground level that you can take a stroll down as well.
Explore Flin Flon
Start the fall season off with an extended weekend exploration of Flin Flon, a northern town in Manitoba that is less explored compared to others. There are tons to do in the area, including a 4.2-kilometre boardwalk hike, a drive-in theatre, and even a petting zoo. Explore Flin Flon
Boonstra Farm
There are many reasons to visit Boonstra Farms. Petting zoo, hay rides, corn maze and Boony’s chip truck are just a few of them. Boonstra Farms
Where: Located in Stonewall MB. Just 15 km north of the perimeter on # 7.
Imagine Van Gogh
Credit: Imagine Van Gogh
Wander amongst giant projections of Van Gogh’s paintings, swept away by every brushstroke, detail, painting medium and colour. Immersed in an extraordinary experience where all senses become fully awakened, viewers will be truly moved by such spectacular beauty.
Where: RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg
Fall Constellations
The night sky fascinates us all. Learn about the different constellations that can be seen in the skies this fall. Fall Constellations
Where: Oak Hammock Marsh, 1 Snow Goose Way, Stonewall
Christmas in October
Get your Christmas shopping list ready for the Thurd+Bird Christmas Market is on from October 23 to 25. Christmas in October
Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park
Nature is especially beautiful during the fall and our Provincial Parks are places where beauty is abundant. Check out autumn beauty of the Hecla Provincial Park.
Bison Safari
The Bison Safari gives you an up-close encounter of bison. View the largest land mammal on North America in their natural habitat. This year enjoy a private safari with family and friends. Bison Safari
Where: FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg
Al Benesocky’s Shock House
This much-awaited Halloween haunt event is back in 2020 from October 15 to 31st. Shock House
For more events, see Halloween in Winnipeg
Enjoy Camping
A few Manitoba Provincial Parks are open for camping until Thanksgiving. Enjoy the burst of the fall colours with crisp, clean air. Camp at Provincial Parks
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Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary
Take in the fall migration at the Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary in Whiteshell Provincial Park! Drop by the Visitor Centre on weekends to learn more about migrating birds and explore life around the Goose Pond. Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary
Photo Walks
Fall is a wonderful time to get outside and obtain beautiful pictures. During Photo Walks trek with a Park Interpreter at the Whiteshell to capture the beauty of the Fall season. Photo Walks
Where: Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary, Rural Municipality of Reynolds,
Musee St. Joseph Museum
Located in the town of St. Joseph is a reconstructed pioneer village set in 19 acres. Step into the late 19th-century to learn more about this piece of history in Manitoba. Tour the many buildings, see collections of stationary engines, and before heading back check out the Laurent Fillion camera collection which showcases camera dating as back as the 1850s. Call or email to arrange your visit to the Musee St. Joseph Museum
Where: The Saint-Joseph Museum, 25 Brais Boulevard, St. Joseph
send+receive: A Festival of Sound
send + receive is on its 22ndyear! This international festival investigates the disciplines of experimental music and sound art, and is one of the longest standing media arts festivals in North America focusing exclusively on sound-based work. October 2 – 31, 2020
Wekusko Falls Provincial Park
Wekusko Falls are a series of rapids and cascades on the Grass River before it empties into the Wekusko Lake. Hike over suspension bridges to get an amazing overhead view of the falls. Wekusko Falls Provincial Park
Fall in Love with Fall
Summer, Winter, or fall, there is one place in Manitoba that beckons visitors year-round. With the vivid calls of the fall around you, there is no denying fall is a great time to be outdoors. Whether you want to wander down the many hiking trails, see wildlife, or camp out in a cozy oTENTik, a trip here will be one for the memory. Riding Mountain National Park
Zipline over Golden Trees in Pembina Valley
Enjoy fall in Pembina Valley through an adventure! The Hywire Zipline Adventures is the place to where you can cruise the Pembina Valley from above. Pembina Valley Adventures
Horseback Rides
Fall is an excellent time to go horseback riding at Birds Hill Provincial Park. Head to Birds Hill Park Ranch for a trail ride around the park and enjoy spectacular scenery and wildlife.
WNDX Festival of Moving Image
A unique festival across the city of Winnipeg, the WNDX Festival of Moving Images showcases innovative work by Canadian filmmakers and video artists, focusing primarily on Manitobans. See what is overlooked by the mainstream in film from October 7 to 11. WNDX Festival of Moving Image
Enjoy a Sauna
Who doesn’t enjoy soaking in a hot tub? Couple it with an overnight stay at a cozy waterfront cabin and you have a winning combination. Falcon Trails Resort
Enjoy the taste of fall
Enjoy farm-fresh bites, sip coffee, and browse the many Made in Manitoba products at the gift shop. While here, shop pumpkins for your fall decor! Farmhouse 50
Where: Farmhouse 50, 50 Main Street, Minnedosa
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Fort la Reine Museum Corn Maze
A treasure trove of prairie history, the Fort la Reine Museum is a beautiful place to visit during Fall. This year, the Museum is having their first-ever Corn Maze. Check it out before it closes. Corn Maze
Where: Fort La Reine Museum, East Saskatchewan Avenue, Portage la Prairie
Capture the colours of fall
Check out our list of Manitoba’s vantage points for a beautiful hike and a fill of nature. Scenic Lookouts
View the Northern Lights
Fall is also the best time to view the northern lights in the Churchill area. The crisp fall air leaves for clear and beautiful night skies. View the Northern Lights
Drive-thru Fall Supper
Fall suppers are the norm during the season. This year, The Pansy Hall has organised a Drive-thru Fall Supper on September 27th. Fall Supper
Where: Pansy Hall, Pansy
Corn Maze
Throughout October, the Corn Maze turns into a Haunted Forest. A fun and spooky adventure for the whole family, make your way through the maze and see what will happen. Corn Maze
Where: A Maze In Corn, 1351 PR 200, Saint Adolphe
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Sam Waller Museum
Long acknowledged by its visitors as a place to experience the rich and diverse history of The Pas, the Sam Waller Museum is also a place showcasing the Métis and First Nations history as well as the fur trade. Sam Waller Museum
Where: Sam Waller Museum, 306 Fischer Avenue, The Pas
Whitewater Lake
Whitewater Lake is an important staging area for waterfowl and shorebirds. Visit during late fall to see thousands of tundra swans, snow geese, Canada geese, and other birds. Whitewater Lake
First Fridays
First Fridays at the Exchange are back on. Talk to artists, explore shops, enjoy supper at the Exchange! First Fridays
Six Pines
Six Pines Haunted is north of Winnipeg and is suitable for older children and adults. See how you stand up against the creepy area and the scary clowns this Halloween. Six Pines
Where: Six Pines, Sturgeon Road, Winnipeg
A Romantic Fall Getaway
Stay at one of the three authentic log cabins nestled in the forest on a rock ridge overlooking the boreal forest of White Shell Provincial Park. Falcon Beach Ranch.
Where: Lot 83 Barren Lake Road, Falcon Lake
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