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Category: Winter at The Forks

At Last: The first section of the Nestaweya River Trail Presented by The Winnipeg Foundation is open!

Posted on Jan 24, 2024 by The Forks Market

The crew has been hard at work, the ice has been tested, and the rink has been cleared, the first section of the Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation is now open for skating. In spite of several setbacks and some challenging circumstances, the...

Glow Up : The ice resurfacer is resurfaced!

Posted on Jan 23, 2024 by The Forks Market

The ice resurfacer at The Forks is a versatile tool, with many roles. It keeps our ice clear and smooth for easy gliding. It plays a part in our Target Zero initiatives, by utilizing vegetable oil from The Forks Market to run its engine and roll its wheels. And now, it's a canvas of...

Learn to Winter!

Posted on Jan 05, 2024 by The Forks Market

Learn to Winter at The ForksSaturday + SundayJanuary 6 - February 25

Winnipeg 150 Winter Park

Posted on Dec 21, 2023 by The Forks Market

Embracing the spirit of our vibrant winter city, The Forks announces an exciting partnership to acknowledge Winnipeg’s 150th birthday in a unique way. New for this winter season, the on-land skating rinks and trails at The Forks will be named Winnipeg 150 Winter Park. And the first...

New Year's Day at The Forks!

Posted on Dec 14, 2023 by The Forks Market

Photo by Kristhine Guerrero Kick off 2024 with a New Year’s Day celebration at The...

Warming Huts v.2024: Winning Designs Unveiled!

Posted on Nov 23, 2023 by The Forks Market

As the temperatures start to drop, and more snow falls, we begin looking ahead to the exciting winter season here at The Forks, including the annual addition of new warming huts. The Warming Huts v.2024: An Arts + Architecture Competition on Ice received over 200 submissions from around the...

You could be a Warming Huts jury member!

Posted on Sep 12, 2023 by The Forks Market

Is winter your favourite season? Do you love the Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation? Are you a fan, critic, or admirer of the Warming Huts each year? Then we have the role for you! We're looking for member of the...

Spirit of Winnipeg Award Winner!

Posted on Jun 23, 2023 by The Forks Market

The Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation is one of Winnipeg’s winter treasures. It’s also a winner in the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Winnipeg Awards!

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...

Build it and they will come

Posted on Mar 14, 2023 by The Forks Market

The famous quote states “build it and they will come,” and come they did to the Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation. Since the opening of this year’s season on January 1, 2023, approximately 220,000 people used the River Trail.

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 National 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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