Voyageur Canoe Rides

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

Regular admission

FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg

(204) 989-8355

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Events Description

 

Try your hand at this historic mode of transportation!

Do you have what it takes to be a voyageur? Take a step back in time on the shores of Lake Elliott as we take a paddle in a voyageur canoe.

Please note

Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

This program takes place outside and may include barriers for those with disabilities, please contact accessibility@fortwhyte.org for more information or to see if accommodations can be made.

Please note that this program is weather permitting, we will cancel this program if windspeeds are over 30km/hour.

All passengers must wear a lifejacket (PFD) at all times.

This program takes place on Muir Lake at the Muir Lake Picnic Shelter. The closest entrance to this location is the Paul Albrechtsen Visitor Centre (Buffalo Crossing) off of McGillivray which is a 10-15 minute walk.

Who is it for?

Suggested for ages 4+

HOW MUCH

Tickets:

Included with general admission to FortWhyte Alive

Free for FortWhyte Alive Members

 

Regular Admission

Members Free
Adult 18–64$13
Older Adult 65+ $12
Students with ID $11
Child 3–17 $11
Child 0–2 Free

 

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time:

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

The Voyageur Canoes will be departing every 30 minutes starting at 1:00 pm. Canoe rides are on a first come first served basis with the final ride going out at 2:30 pm.

Venue & Address :

FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg

 

Things to do this weekend in Winnipeg

Day Trips and Weekend Getaways to Manitoba Provincial Parks

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