Category: Target Zero

Spirit Awards Finalists

Posted on Apr 20, 2023 by The Forks Market

The Forks is honoured to be a finalist in two Spirit of Winnipeg Award categories. The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Spirit Awards honour local organizations making a difference here the community. The winners will be announced June 16, 2023. The Nestaweya River Trail presented...

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FIVE DAYS OF ART & ENTERTAINMENT: DOWNTOWN CULTURE DAYS AT THE FORKS!

Posted on Sep 27, 2022 by The Forks Market

Five days of culture for all - including Winnipeg’s biggest kitchen party, singalongs, concerts and open dance classes – is waiting for you at The Forks from October 2-6. You’ll discover immersive entertainment, culture, and arts on-site at The Forks as part of...

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September: The New Year, part two.

Posted on Sep 04, 2019 by Lindsay Somers

Anyone else feel like September is the new year, part two? The French call this time of year “la rentrée” which literally translates to “the return.” It signals the end of summer and its lazy days with a return to school, work and well, real life.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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It's gondola be smooth sailing into summer!

Posted on Apr 01, 2019 by The Forks Market

This spring, we're hitting two birds with one…boat. Construction on a series of channels is underway that will be used to transport people from The Forks Market to the Railside parking lots across from the Canadian Museum For Human Rights by gondola, while helping to lessen the...

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Stronger Together: The Forks staff pull a plane for charity

Posted on Oct 03, 2018 by The Forks Market

Last month, a few of The Forks team members participated in the United Way Plane Pull to kick off its $21 million fundraising campaign.

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Forks Facts: Instagram Story Q&A

Posted on Aug 22, 2018 by The Forks Market

A little while ago on Instagram, we asked you what you've always wanted to know about The Forks, and you were full of really great questions about our history, what we're doing now, and what's ahead. We took the time to pick some of our favourites and respond! Here's what you wanted to...

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Grain-y Goodness: Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company supporting community

Posted on Jul 26, 2018 by The Forks Market

It’s that time of year again. The grain will be flying about The Market as Tall Grass Prairie Bread Co. refills their grain bin, which you can find just beside Fools & Horses. Every three months, they bring in a huge truck load of 100% organic wheat grain from local farmers in...

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