Best Indoor and Outdoor Winter Activities in Winnipeg
From winter festivals like Festival Du Voyageur, to outdoor adventures like snowshoeing, to indoor activities like minigolf, there are still tons of things to do in Winnipeg in the winter.
It may be getting colder outside, but Rumor’s Comedy Club has some hot tips for a sizzling winter. So, strap on your snowshoes, and grab a hot chocolate because these are the best Winnipeg winter activities.
Outdoor winter activities in Winnipeg
Yes, it can get a little chilly in Winterpeg, but that means our city has some unique winter activities that warmer places simply don’t have. You just need to wear some long underwear and maybe an extra pair of socks to enjoy these Winnipeg winter pastimes.
Snow maze
Every January the corn maze at A Maze In Corn in St. Adolphe, MB converts into a winter wonderland with a huge snow maze. It’s a fun family activity for the Winnipeg winter, and you can get warm beverages and food when you’re done navigating the maze. Adults can saunter over to the snow bar for adult beverages, too.
The maze itself is, well… amazing. There are several snow sculptures and carved snow caves along your route, so there’s tons of places to get a great selfie.
Explore the great outdoors
Strap on some snowshoes or cross country skis and explore the beautiful surroundings of the prairie winter landscape. You can rent snowshoes at Fort Whyte Alive, the Living Prairie Museum, and Oak Hammock Marsh, all of which offer incredible trails for your winter adventure.
If you’re a novice, you can take advantage of the mobile ski library put on by a local group called Winterpeg. The ski library allows people of all ages and all skill levels to try out cross country skis and snowshoes for free. Just look for the mobile ski library schedule on the Winterpeg website.
Hit the slopes
Winnipeg is located smack-dab in the middle of the Canadian Prairies, so downhill skiing might not even cross your mind as one of the things to do in Winnipeg in winter. But, we’ve got that, too! Grab your skis or snowboard and head over to Springhill Winter Sports Park and carve to your heart's content. There’s a mogul run and table top ramps for the daredevils in your group, as well as a bunny slope for novices. And if you’re not into skiing or snowboarding, you can always rent a snow tube.
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Indoor winter activities in Winnipeg
Not so hot on being cold? No worries! Winnipeg has figured out how to stay warm and still have fun in the winter months.
Enjoy some hot stand-up comedy
Did you know that the Winnipeg comedy scene is one of the best comedy scenes in the whole country? It’s not all that surprising. Just like our incredible musicians, our comedians are forced indoors in the winter months to hone their craft.
You can see the best Winnipeg comedians as well as the top touring acts right here at Rumor’s Comedy Club. We’re open Tuesday through Saturday each and every week, and we also play host to company Christmas parties during the holiday season. Check out our events list and book your tickets today.
Indoor golf
Winnipeg’s long winters can leave you longing to see some green grass. The solution? Go mini golfing! There are several minigolf experiences spread around the Peg, including the Golf Dome which also features a full-size driving range and a lounge area where you can grab a beer.
Warm up in a museum
Winnipeg has tons of great museums from the Manitoba Museum, to the Planetarium, to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. There’s also the Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq, which houses the largest collection of Inuit art in the world.
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Winter festivals
If you can’t beat the winter, you might as well join it by partying it up at one of Winnipeg’s legendary winter festivals.
Festival du Voyageur
The best and most well-known winter festival in Winnipeg is the Festival du Voyageur. Centred at Fort Gibralter, a historic fur trading post in Winnipeg’s french quarter, St. Boniface, Festival du Voyageur is celebrating 54 years of family fun in 2024.
This 10-day celebration of Franco-Manitoban culture features snow sculptures, food, drinks, live music, and even a beard growing contest!
Holiday craft markets
If you’re looking for great holiday gift ideas, why not do a tour of the many craft markets the city has to offer. You’ll find tons of hand-crafted gifts and food items, perfect for a unique gift. Here’s a list of some of the many craft markets coming up in Winnipeg:
- Christmaskindlmrkt, December 1–3, 85 Garry St.
- Noel a Saint-Boniface, December 2, 494 Tache Ave.
- SCA Christmas Market, December 2, 595 Lagimodiere Blvd.
- Jingle Bell Rock Market, December 2, 666 Silverstone Ave.
- Holiday Craft and Shopping event, December 3, 1800 Wellington Ave.
Osborne Village Winter Classic
Battle for local legend status in this annual 4-on-4 street hockey tournament. In between games, you can keep warm in the warming tent and enjoy food and live music. Is there a more Canadian way to while away the winter?
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Rumor’s winter lineup is hot, hot, hot
Rumor’s Comedy Club is turning up the heat this winter with one of our best winter lineups ever!
In December, barbecue connoisseur and all-round funny dude, Dave Williamson returns to Rumor’s. Then in January, DJ Demers is swinging by the club, fresh off filming his new CBC sitcom, One More Time. And, as if that wasn’t enough, hometown hero and star of the CTV sitcom Acting Good, Paul Rabliauskas joins us in February for a whole week of hilarity.
Rumor’s is definitely the best place to be in Winnipeg this winter. We’ve got tons of door deals like 2-for-1 Tuesday, and our Early Burg Special on Wednesdays. We also host company Christmas parties, fundraisers, wedding socials, and birthday celebrations. Call us today at 204-488-4520 to reserve, or book tickets online here.
“Lots of fun with the comedians during our evening at Rumor’s!” - Gary S.