The Forks

• Former docks site to become ‘lush urban oasis,’ Forks says

  The revamped site will feature gathering and recreational spaces, a new waterbus stop and a dock for canoes, kayaks and other watercraft.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 14, 2025
  
• 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, 2025
  
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• Canada Day at The Forks highlighted reconciliation efforts, even with the rain

  Despite rainy weather, Canada Day at The Forks proceeded with a focus on reconciliation, featuring activities and reflections on Indigenous culture.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2024
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• Dozens gather to mark Red Dress Day in Winnipeg

  People from around the city gathered at The Forks to honour those who were taken too soon, and remember those who are still missing.

  Canada

  May 5, 2024
• The Forks Nestaweya River Trail closed for season

  The Forks Nestaweya River Trail has now been closed for the season after it had its latest opening to date and already had to close two times.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2024
• 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
• 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
• ‘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
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• Designs from around the world warm up The Forks in annual competition

  The huts -- part of a design competition that featured more than 200 submissions from around the world -- include work by architects from the U.S., England, Germany, and beyond.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 26, 2024
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• Winnipeg’s Nestaweya River Trail opens for the winter season

  The river trail has never opened up this late, according to The Forks. The latest it had opened was in 2016, on Jan. 21. Last year, the river trail opened on New Year's Day.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2024