A person fishing from shore while seated, relaxing, in a chair.

The joys of fishing from shore

Shore fishing is less expensive, more accessible for new anglers and can still yield impressive catches

Manitoba has many lake and river shorelines to drop a fishing line without the cost of a boat, making shore fishing more accessible, and anglers can still catch impressive fish.




A bison head snow sculpture greets visitors to the Friends of Riding Mountain building in Wasagaming.

Top ideas to get outdoors this Louis Riel weekend

The Louis Riel long weekend is a great time to sled, skate, ski, showshoe or otherwide enjoy the outdoors, and rural Manitoba has a long list of hidden gem day-trip locations.

The Louis Riel long weekend is a great time to sled, skate, ski, showshoe or otherwide enjoy the outdoors, and rural Manitoba has a long list of hidden gems for day-trips.

Tim Sopuck with a mature white-tailed buck.

Stacking up the 2024 Manitoba hunting season

How hunters in Manitoba faired last fall: Breaking down the 2024 grouse, waterfowl and deer seasons and how they matched with expectations

How hunters in Manitoba faired last fall: Breaking down the 2024 grouse, waterfowl and deer seasons and how they matched with expectations.


Get ready for ice fishing season in Manitoba

Get ready for ice fishing season in Manitoba

From shelter setups and safety to strategies for hooking different fish: Ice fishing tips you need this winter

Ice fishing success and safety tips you need before hitting the frozen lakes in Manitoba this winter.

Once an animal is downed and secured, field dressing should follow right after to avoid meat spoilage.

Counting down to the deer hunt

The biggest hunting season in Manitoba kicks off in November: Gear advice and strategies to bring home the venison this year

Hunting gear and strategies you might want to use to bring home the venison in 2024. Manitoba’s general rifle season for deer starts Nov. 11 in most areas.

Nature enthusiasts find a smooth green snake during a visit to a protected area in the Lauder Sandhills.

Lauder Sandhills and Broomhill ripe for discovery

The Lauder Sandhills and Broomhill wildlife areas are first-class options to spot threatened bird species and interesting plants and take in some hiking too

Nestled in southwestern Manitoba, the Lauder Sandhills and Broomhill wildlife areas are first-class options to spot threatened bird species and interesting plant species.


Fall colours pop at the International Peace Gardens

Fall colours pop at the International Peace Gardens

As a day trip option, the site on the U.S.-Canada border mixes outdoor recreation with history and curated garden spaces

If you're looking for a fall day trip, the turning leaves, hiking trails, curated gardens, conservatory cacti displays and more at the International Peace Gardens are a strong contender.

Road trip idea takes the literary route

Road trip idea takes the literary route

Step into the pages of Manitoba’s bookish history by touring the birthplaces of beloved stories

This summer staycation idea steps into the pages of Manitoba's literary history by touring the birthplaces of beloved novels and local authors such as Nellie McClung, Margaret Laurence, Martha Brooks and Gabrielle Roy.