Winnipeg 
Events Description
Doug Mackie will take you down a road of chatter, stories and lessons where you discover the basics of carving your own diamond willow stick.
You can bring your own knife for whittling; knives will be provided. Between the two classes you will be lent a knife to work on your walking stick. If not finished by the end of the classes you will need to purchase one for yourself : Mora Companion Bushcraft Knife
Group that this is best suited for: anyone old enough to hold a knife!
You will walk away with your walking sticks.
Please note
This is a 2 day course. Participants must attend both sessions.
All materials will be provided for this program.
This workshop takes place in the Ben & Rose Puchniak Woodshop at FortWhyte Farms.
Anyone below the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult, also registered in the course.
This program has components that may present accessibility challenges. Please contact accessibility@fortwhyte.org for more information or to discuss possible accommodations.
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
Non-Member: $65 + $15 Material Cost ($80 total)
Member: $55 + $15 Material Cost ($70 total)
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Sundays, May 24 & 31, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg, MB R3P 2K9
Free Parking
Public transport accessible
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