Winnipeg 
Events Description
A little piece of lake life, in the city.
Spend an evening paddling before sunset for the perfect summer night. Paddle Nights are a 40-minute session with a canoe or kayak, with help available to get you started. No experience is required.
Please Note:
- This program has components that take place outdoors that may present accessibility challenges. Please contact accessibility@fortwhyte.org for more information or to discuss possible accommodations.
The suggested entrance to FortWhyte Alive for this program is through the Buffalo Crossing entrance at 2505 McGillivray Blvd.
This program is held at the Buffalo Crossing building.
You are welcome to bring a dry, properly fitting personal flotation device (PFD) in good working condition to Paddle Night. If you do not have a PFD, FortWhyte will provide one for you to use during your paddle. As well, service animals must wear PFDs.
Group Bookings: Please note that we are unable to accommodate large groups at Paddle Night. For information on group booking options please contact programs@fortwhyte.org.
To protect our lake health, FortWhyte Alive does not allow personal watercraft on site.
Refund Policy: Please note that experiences at FortWhyte Alive are non-refundable unless FortWhyte cancels due to inclement weather. If Paddle Night is cancelled, you will be informed and given the opportunity to reschedule or receive a refund. Refunds will not be issued for booking more boats than required.
Who is it for?
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Children younger than 8 are not permitted on kayaks
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
Canoes
$28 per canoe for a 45-minute session. Each canoe can fit a maximum of two adults and one child. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must wear a life jacket.
Kayaks
$22.50 per kayak for a 45-minute session. Each kayak can fit a maximum of one person. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult on another kayak. Children younger than 8 are not permitted on kayaks.
*Please note that experiences at FortWhyte Alive are non-refundable.
How to get tickets?
Buy O4nline
Canoes and kayaks must be booked before 4:30 pm on your day of choice to participate.
Or register with our bookings office by phone at (204) 989-8355 x 311
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 2 – September 3, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg
Please note that this year this experience takes place at the Siobhan Richardson Field Station, NOT at our Adventure Site at 2505 McGillivray Blvd.
Driving Directions to the Siobhan Richardson Field Station
From the parking lot, take the roadway on the east side of the Alloway Reception Centre. Turn left at the road
by the White grain silo, following the signage indicating the Siobhan Richardson Field Station. Drive past our garage to T in the road. At the T in the road turn left again, following the signage. Follow gravel road out to the building. (Lafarge will be on your passenger side of the car). The road stops at the building
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