The Forks

Spring School Series – Indigenous Walking Tour at The Forks

Turtle Tours is now booking our Spring School Series, offering Indigenous-led walking tours designed for students to experience Manitoba’s history in the place where it happened.

Located at The Forks in Winnipeg — where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet — this guided experience brings students onto the land to learn through storytelling, place, and interactive discussion. Students walk the same ground where thousands of years of meeting, movement, and history have taken place.

Led by Indigenous guides, the tour provides a clear understanding of Treaty history, the role of The Forks as a historic gathering and trade site, and the ongoing presence of Indigenous Peoples today. The experience is designed to make history understandable, relevant, and accessible for students.

What Students Experience:

• Indigenous-led storytelling rooted in place
• Teachings on land, treaties, and early trade systems
• Interactive discussion that encourages engagement
• Learning beyond the classroom

What Students Take Away:

• Understanding of Indigenous history and treaties
• Connection to land and place
• Confidence to ask questions and engage in discussion
• A meaningful, memorable learning experience

This program is designed for Grades 4–12, and is also well suited for educators, university groups, and student organizations. It connects directly to curriculum areas including Social Studies, Indigenous Studies, Geography, Civics, Economics, and Oral History.

Experience Details:

• Location: The Forks, Winnipeg
• Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
• Group Size: Up to 30 students per booking
• Availability: April, May, and June

Spring School Rate:

$455 + fees per class (up to 30 students)

Spring dates are limited and fill quickly. Schools are encouraged to book early to secure preferred dates.

To learn more or book your class, visit: turtletours.ca

Location: Explore Indigenous/Turtle Tours

Bloom into Spring: Slow Flow Yoga

Bask in the vibrant energy of spring with a transformative slow flow yoga practice with instructor Adrienne Shum. Expect fluid movements designed to support grounding and opening, with soft, deliberate transitions that link body and breath.

No previous yoga experience is required; please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and wear clothing you are comfortable moving in. Spring is here; let’s bloom!

Reserve your spot here!

5:30 PM - 6:15 PM

Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)

Dig Deep, Grow Roots: Gentle Yoga & Breathwork

Enjoy a restorative yoga practice with instructor Adrienne Shum. Designed to gently create space in the body and soothe the nervous system, the practice will finish with guided breathwork intended to leave you calm and settled.

No previous yoga experience is required; please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and wear clothing you are comfortable moving in. Seasonal transitions are a wonderful time to reset; let's root to restore.

Reserve your spot here!

6:45 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)

CreativeMornings Winnipeg: CREATE with Amy Q Cooper of Studio Q Designs

Join CreativeMornings Winnipeg at 8 am at the Forks Market (Event Space) to explore the theme of CREATE with Amy Cooper of Studio Q Designs!

Talk: Work in Progress – Creating the Path as You Go

Click HERE to learn more and reserve your spot. 

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)

Spring School Series – Indigenous Walking Tour at The Forks

Turtle Tours is now booking our Spring School Series, offering Indigenous-led walking tours designed for students to experience Manitoba’s history in the place where it happened.

Located at The Forks in Winnipeg — where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet — this guided experience brings students onto the land to learn through storytelling, place, and interactive discussion. Students walk the same ground where thousands of years of meeting, movement, and history have taken place.

Led by Indigenous guides, the tour provides a clear understanding of Treaty history, the role of The Forks as a historic gathering and trade site, and the ongoing presence of Indigenous Peoples today. The experience is designed to make history understandable, relevant, and accessible for students.

What Students Experience:

• Indigenous-led storytelling rooted in place
• Teachings on land, treaties, and early trade systems
• Interactive discussion that encourages engagement
• Learning beyond the classroom

What Students Take Away:

• Understanding of Indigenous history and treaties
• Connection to land and place
• Confidence to ask questions and engage in discussion
• A meaningful, memorable learning experience

This program is designed for Grades 4–12, and is also well suited for educators, university groups, and student organizations. It connects directly to curriculum areas including Social Studies, Indigenous Studies, Geography, Civics, Economics, and Oral History.

Experience Details:

• Location: The Forks, Winnipeg
• Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
• Group Size: Up to 30 students per booking
• Availability: April, May, and June

Spring School Rate:

$455 + fees per class (up to 30 students)

Spring dates are limited and fill quickly. Schools are encouraged to book early to secure preferred dates.

To learn more or book your class, visit: turtletours.ca

Location: Explore Indigenous/Turtle Tours

Puppy Yoga

Move. Connect. Play.

Join Explore Indigenous on May 12th & 26th for a one-of-a-kind Puppy Yoga experience that blends movement, culture, and puppy love!

Led by Indigenous yoga instructor Ali, this gentle, all-levels class is rooted in connection to the land, your breath, and yourself. In partnership with Unique Adventures Excursions by Dogsled, this experience is part of a bigger vision: creating space for Indigenous-led experiences that bring people together through culture, community, and creativity.

Doors open at 6:00 PM with yoga starting at 6:15. Come for the stretch, stay for the puppy cuddles! Click here to register.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Explore Indigenous/Turtle Tours

Lectures & Lagers: Pedal Power

Raise a glass and feed your curiosity at Lectures & Lagers! This event pairs engaging talks from local experts with a carefully curated selection of beers from The Common. Donations to The Forks Foundation will be accepted at each event.

This second session features Patty Weins, Winnipeg’s first-ever Bike Mayor and board director with Bike Winnipeg.

Join her on The Forks Patio as she challenges the idea that active transportation “just won’t work in here.” From debunking myths around winter cycling and bike lanes to exploring what people-first streets could look like in Winnipeg, expect an evening of bold ideas and cold pints.

The talk will be followed by an optional group bike ride through downtown. If you’re riding along, please drink responsibly and dress for the weather!

Drop in or click here to reserve your spot!

6:00 PM

Location: The Forks Market Patio

Motion Mania

Ignite your inner scientist in Motion Mania! Its a thrilling 2,000 sq. ft. interactive journey into motion and energy created by the Ontario Science Centre. Dive into the world of STEM concepts as you design, build, and test your own roller coaster experience from 30+ unique parts. Have a ball unraveling force, energy, friction, inertia, and stability through 10 engaging stations, making science fun and accessible for all ages.

Temporaty display on from May 30, 2026 – September 7, 2026. Click here for more information.

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Manitoba Children's Museum