River Trail

• Warm weather stymies skating on iconic Winnipeg river trail

  The Forks website said on Monday that skating trails are closed due to the warm weather, including both the Nestawaya River Trail and on-land skating trails.

  Weather

  Feb 25
  
• The Forks River Trail shuts down again due to high water levels

  For a second time this season, the popular skating trail at The Forks has been closed. This time, the closure is a result of high water levels caused by precipitation in the U.S.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2024
  
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• Skating coming back to The Forks, Winnipeg with return of winter

  Winnipeg's return to more wintery conditions has seen the Canopy Rink open at The Forks. A spokesperson for the attraction hopes the river trail — or a portion of it — is next.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2024
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• ‘It’s been a weird one’: Warm weather stymies winter fun in Manitoba

  The warm snap has led to the temporary closure of the Forks river trail as well as other popular winter activities around town.

  Weather

  Jan 30, 2024
• The Forks river trail in Winnipeg closes for season after 72 days

  After 72 days of frozen fun enjoyed by an estimated 220,000 people, the Nestaweya River Trail – a staple of Winnipeg winter at The Forks – is now closed for the season.

  Entertainment

  Mar 13, 2023
• Winning designs of annual Winnipeg warming huts competition unveiled at The Forks

  The Forks revealed the newest structures along the river skating trail in Winnipeg, designed by the winners of the international Warming Huts competition, 2023 edition.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2023
• Nestaweya River Trail at The Forks fully open for the winter

  Lace those skates up tight because the Nestaweya River Trail at The Forks is now fully open.

  Entertainment

  Jan 18, 2023
• The Forks opens first leg of Winnipeg river trail

  The Forks announced that the first leg of the Nestaweya River Trail officially opened at the historic site's port area on Sunday.

  Entertainment

  Jan 2, 2023
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• Winnipeg’s Nestaweya River Trail closes Wednesday after 70 day run

  Tuesday marks the last opportunity Winnipeggers have to enjoy the Nestaweya River Trail at the Forks before it closes for the season.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2022
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• The Forks closes all Assiniboine sections of Nestaweya River Trail: Winnipeg

  The Assiniboine sections of the Nestaweya River Trail are shut down for the season after slush buildup along the banks.

  Entertainment

  Feb 22, 2022