Winnipeg City Views
The mountains in the west are being buried in snow breaking records. The central provinces of Canada are reaching temperatures in the 20s breaking records. And in the east they are receiving a mixed bag of sunshine one week and snow the next?
Wow… what is up with the weather!!
In a country famous for four seasons of adventures, it sort of scares me what I am seeing across the country today. Winnipeg, Manitoba is a tropical paradise in March. Who would of thought? Usually at this time of year there are minus temperatures, permafrost on the ground and lakes and rivers are frozen over. People are usually bundled up outside enjoying snowmobiling, ice fishing, snowshoeing, skiing, dog sledding and snowboarding. Now they are in shorts and a t-shirts hiking, biking, cycling, canoeing and kayaking.
People in Winnipeg, Manitoba are enjoying summer activities and are hitting the parks, trails and waterways early for some fun in the sun. Forget bringing your skis it is biking weather. So… if you are in Manitoba, most likely, you are planning some time outdoors. May we suggest some of these summer time hiking destinations to explore in Manitoba on the first day of spring.
Boardwalk Trail at Winnipeg Beach
In the western region of Manitoba, Canada hiking is enjoyed in the Turtle Mountain Provincial Park located near the community of Brandon, Manitoba. The trails range from 2 kilometre treks to long haul 17 kilometre routes. Brandon Hills located south of Brandon, Manitoba enjoys an extensive single track network of recreation trails.
The Spruce Woods Provincial Heritage Park is situated on the banks of the Assiniboine River located west of the community of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. The Spirit Sands and Devils Punch Bowl Trails are very popular.
In the parkland region of Manitoba, Canada there are some great parks for hiking like the Riding Mountain National Park with its 400+ kilometres (250 mi.) of trails located near the community of Swan River.
In the pembina valley region of Manitoba, Canada hiking is best enjoyed in the Pembina Valley Provincial Park located near Morden, Manitoba.
One of the best ways to sightsee and discover the history of the City of Winnipeg is by exploring on foot some of the community trails like the Broadway Promenade, Red Riverwalk and the Assiniboine Riverwalk.
In the interlake region of Manitoba, Canada there are over 30+ kilometres of hiking trails in the Birds Hill Provincial Park near Selkirk, Manitoba.
The Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park north of Gimli includes the Grassy Narrows Marsh Trails and many others. The marsh trails follow gravel, boardwalk and dyke trails before connecting to viewpoints, bird blinds and viewing towers.