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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 the fall.
Fall Walking Tours
Enjoy the beautiful fall weather at the St-Boniface Museum, visit the cultural heritage site, and explore the historic Taché avenue with two one-hour walking tours. Details
Where: Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum, 494, avenue Taché, Winnipeg
High Tea
Enjoy an exquisite high tea complete with dainties and fingthiner 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
Quilting, Out of Our Bedroom
Check out a collection of quilts by members of a local Quilt Guild that represent both traditional and modem styles, in various sizes and techniques. This exhibition by Country Lane Quilters will be on display from November 15, 2021 to January 6, 2022. Quilting, Out of Our Bedroom
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
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Lil’ Pumpkin Patch
A Lil’ Pumpkin Patch opens in Flin Flon as part of Manitoba Culture Days at Flin Flon on September 25 to 26. Enjoy a variety of games such as bean bag toss, pumpkin tic-tac-toe, scavenger hunt, and listen to stories local to the region of Flin Flon.
Where: Rotary Wheel, 241 Dadson Row, Flin Flon
Relief Cast Workshop
This is a two-day workshop that runs from October 5 & 6, 2021. The workshop is designed for Parents and Kids to work together and will be focused on making a beautiful plaster sculpture. Relief Cast Workshop
Where: Prairie Fusion, 11 2nd St NE, Portage la Prairie
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Prairies Gallery
Check out the new New Prairies Gallery at the Manitoba Museum. The Gallery showcases the plants, animals, and fungi of the prairies as well as the geological history and human connections of this landscape. Prairies Gallery
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. Until October 3, 2021. Inuk Style
Where: Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd. Winnipeg
Sunset Goose Flights
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 and watch the sky come to life as thousands of geese land after sunset in this breathtaking autumn ritual. September 22 – October 24, 2021. Sunset Goose Flights
Where: FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg
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Harvest Moon Festival
Harvest Moon Festival can be enjoyed by Winnipegers as well as others in Manitoba. This 3-day festival will feature music, workshops, fun and more. Those who can’t make it to the event can also enjoy the festival online. Harvest Moon Festival
FemFest
Enjoy a festival that celebrates artistic women. The FemFest, from September 20 to 27, will showcase plays by women to showcase the female talent in Manitoba. FemFest
Where: Winnipeg
Passenger
Have you got your tickets to the Passenger concert at the Burton Cummings Theatre? The show is on Friday, November 5, 2021. Passenger
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 24 to October 24. Manitoba Culture Days
Nuit Blanche Winnipeg
This year, Nuit Blanche Winnipeg will feature projects that run throughout the Culture Days. You can visit at any point throughout the run of Culture Days. 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 25th to enjoy this fun family event.
Manitoba Ag Ex
Manitoba’s largest all-breeds cattle show, Manitoba Ag Ex returns to the Keystone Centre on October 27 – 30, 2021. In addition to breed-specific shows, the Manitoba Livestock Expo hosts a Jackpot Heifer Show, Bull Show, Junior Show, commercial show, all culminating in the Supreme Breed Extravaganza, which sends winners on to Canadian Western Agribition in Regina.
Where: Keystone Centre, 1175 18th Street, Brandon
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
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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.
Cat Yoga
Get your tickets to Cat Yoga! A Special Fundraiser for Furever Friends on October 2, 2021. These instructor lead classes are suitable for beginners and all ages. Cat Yoga
Where: Altona Yoga, 40 Main Street, Altona
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 November
Get your Christmas shopping list ready for the Third+Bird Christmas Market is on from November 19 to 21. Christmas in November
Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park
Nature is especially beautiful during the fall and our Provincial Parks are places where beauty is abundant. Check out the autumn beauty of the Hecla Provincial Park.
Food Truck Warz
Taste food from over 26 food trucks from all over Manitoba, enjoy the thrill of midway by Wonder Shows Carnival, and more at this Food Truck Festival held in Brandon. Food Truck Warz on September 16 – 19, 2021
Where: Keystone Centre, 1175 18th Street, Brandon
Glorious Christmas Wish Sale
Don’t leave your Christmas shopping for the night before. Visit the 2021 Glorious Christmas Wish Sale in Neepawa on November 27. The annual craft and gift sale brings in artisans from across Manitoba. Glorious Christmas Wish Sale
Where: Yellowhead Centre, 175 Mountain Avenue, Neepawa
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
The “Big One” Arts & Crafts Sale
The annual “Big One” Arts & Crafts Sale in Brandon at the Keystone Centre is a place to see amazing and talented artists and craftspeople. For two weekends in October, explore their work and even buy a few items for yourself. The “Big One” Arts & Crafts Sale
Where: Keystone Centre, 1175 18th Street, Brandon
Lords of the Arctic
In October and November at the Churchill Northern Studies Center, experience the annual migration of Churchill’s polar bears. You’ll spend two days touring the Churchill Wildlife Management Area on a tundra vehicle, and assist researchers observing the bears. Lords of the Arctic
Where: Churchill Northern Studies Center, Churchill
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
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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
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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 6 to 10. 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. Be sure to check out their Corn Maze 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
Dog Sledding
Fall is the perfect time to go dog sledding in northern Manitoba. Churchill is the place to be for this exciting adventure. Explore the area behind a group of dogs as they guide you throughout the region. Dog Sledding
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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