Member Report
FortWhyte Alive
Nestled within the City of Winnipeg , FortWhyte Alive is an award-winning destination for incredible outdoor experiences through 660 acres of protected urban greenspace .
Humans can connect with nature through a variety of unique programs and events that foster sustainability within the community , as well as through everyday nature exploration , outdoor recreation , adventure and discovery .
Guests enjoy more than 7 kilometres of breathtaking hiking trails year-round . The trails wind through forests and meadows , follow the floating boardwalk through the marsh and allow visitors to take in the scenery and wildlife from various lookout points .
The majority of trails at FortWhyte are packed with crushed limestone , providing an all-season surface for all types and ages of visitors , including strollers , wheelchairs , and all types of bikes . Running between McGillvary and Sterling Lyon Boulevards , The Great Trail is the main spine of our network providing a north-south commuter route as well as access to Bison Butte Mountain Bike Course .
In 2019 many programs designed to connect visitors with nature were hosted . These included : �
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Winterfest – A celebration of all things winter . Winterfest featured a wide range of family-friendly activities , including snowshoeing , ice skating , cross-country ski lessons , ice fishing and tobogganing .
Frozen Fiver – 4th Annual Frozen Fiver welcomed 102 racers championing either a 5km or 10km race through the snowy trails .
Earth Day – Guests came out in the thousands to explore , learn and connect with nature — and get inspired to take meaningful action in honour of the earth .
Frightening Fiver - A perfectly cool evening and a cloud-covered sky added a certain chill to our spooky forest . 187 racers enjoyed the beautiful night , championing either a 5km or 10km race .
Transcona Bioreserve
The Transcona Bioreserve trail is a 2.3 kilometer loop located at 38 Whiteshell Ave in Winnipeg , Manitoba . This former industrial plant site has been revitalized to feature crushed limestone trails and a thriving big bluestem grass field . In the warmer months the trails are known for the delightful songs of migratory songbirds and the sight of wild flowers and butterflies in the meadows . The trails are accessible to the community year-round and are dog-friendly . FortWhyte Alive is proud to steward these trails for community use .
Annual Report -2019 Year in Review p . 17