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Ideas to beat summer activity fatigue

Posted on Aug 08, 2019 by The Forks Market

We’re about halfway through summer vacation — have you run out of ideas to entertain your kids yet? We know it can be a struggle to keep those young ones occupied all day, every day, so we’ve put together a list of amazing summer activities and programs going on in...

The Loop: a 2.5K little adventure

Posted on Jul 17, 2019 by Lindsay Somers

For years I’ve been running, walking and biking a downtown loop at The Forks. It is my favourite four season outdoor experience at the Forks. The loop...

Earth Day: Today + Every Day at The Forks

Posted on Apr 22, 2019 by The Forks Market

We have an impressive goal: zero garbage, zero carbon emissions, and zero water waste at The Forks site. This is The Forks’ Target Zero sustainability initiative year-round. We are taking every step we can to implement innovative...

Summer IS coming!

Posted on Apr 16, 2019 by The Forks Market

Despite the minor snowfall on Monday and any other random acts of winter Mother Nature has in store for us over the next few weeks, summer weather is on the way, and we can’t wait to get our woolies into storage, crack out those sandals and bare legs and get...

Finding Community in Fitness

Posted on Apr 03, 2019 by Lindsay Somers

These days, it’s rare to see a person workout solo at The Forks. Lately, we've noticed that many different groups come together for exercise at The Forks. We're pretty excited about that, it's what we’re all about - having a place for everyone. Whether...

Four ways to feel good now

Posted on Mar 06, 2019 by Lindsay Somers

It's been a long winter—that Polar Vortex was no joke. Good news: it only gets better from here! We can finally start to take off some layers, expose our faces again, and begin to ponder spring and the upcoming change in season. We could probably all use a little...

Winter Cycling: it's not that extreme

Posted on Feb 07, 2019 by Lindsay Somers

I know who you are. You love summer biking. The windchill-less wind in your hair, the sunshine on your face and the carefree cruising. I’m with you. I love riding my summer bike so much. It’s always my favourite way to get around town.

Fresh air, frosty faces, winter fun at The Forks

Posted on Feb 01, 2019 by The Forks Market

Winnipeg hits its stride this time of year. Frosty faces and rosy cheeks are what we’re made of! We celebrate our ice and snow by getting out and playing in it! On any given day at The Forks people are fat biking, skating, tobagganing, running or even playing a round of Crokicurl, even...

Winter Warm-up: It's time to Crokicurl!

Posted on Jan 15, 2019 by The Forks Market

The moment that many of you have been waiting for is finally here - Crokicurl season! Crokicurl, as you may already know, combines two iconic Canadian pastimes: crokinole and

Frozen fun awaits at Arctic Glacier Winter Park

Posted on Dec 11, 2018 by The Forks

As the mercury continues to drop and we creep steadily into winter, at The Forks that means one thing: Arctic Glacier Winter Park is up and...

Located at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, The Forks (also known as Nestawaya in Cree) has been a meeting place for over 6,000 years – located on the original lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Lakota peoples and resides in the homeland of the Red River Métis. This place also has deep ties with Dene and Inuit peoples, operates with water from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, and has welcomed people from all walks of life to trade, visit, and build community. In this spirit, all staff and administration here respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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