A sheltered ski track at Bittersweet Trail near Rossendale, Man.

Rural Manitoba: Discover your next winter adventure

Few places do winter better than rural Manitoba

Winter doesn’t mean it’s time to hibernate. From swooshing down the hill on skis or a toboggan, tramping through a frosty forest on snowshoes or zipping around a skating loop, if you’re a lover of outdoor activity, the drop in temperatures signals a whole new lineup of possible activities. Winter is far from the favourite

Province pledges $224 million to park renewal

Province pledges $224 million to park renewal

The 10-year project includes road rehab around provincial parks

A $224-million, 10-year plan to renew Manitoba’s provincial parks is the latest in a flood of election-year spending announcements. The plan “prioritizes projects that enhance recreational opportunities and protect our precious ecosystem,” Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt stated in a May 18 press release. The Manitoba Provincial Parks Infrastructure Renewal Strategy includes


Winter visitors to Wasagaming can glide down skating paths.

Riding Mountain National Park reclaims winter

After a difficult summer, activities resume in the national park

Weather wasn’t kind for summer activities in 2022, but officials at Riding Mountain National Park hope 2023 will mark the return to a more normal year. Last year, the problems started early, said park spokesperson Dameon Wall. Major April snowstorms were followed by a whiplash of freeze and thaw conditions. The rest of the month