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Snow, glorious snow!
Winnipeg, we got walloped just in time. A beautiful crystal duvet now blankets our city, turning the whole world into a trail, beckoning you to make the most of it. Our groomers are trained and will be out there just in time for the launch of the WinterPeg free mobile ski libraries!
If you have skis, see you out there! If you need skis, grab some from the Winter Ski Library at the Forks or any of your favourite rental shops, or wait for the mobile one to visit a park near you. We’ll also have wheelblades for wheelchairs and kicksleds to try!
Watch the map get updated with groomed trail info. Check the calendar below for mobile library visits and special events.
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A mobile ski library is coming to a park near you. We also have skates. a kicksled or two and wheelchair skates.There are pristine morning visits, fun afternoon visits, romantic candle-light night time visits – pick what works for you:
Plan to attend? RSVP below! Please fill in this form if you are planning to visit a mobile ski library location. This form gives us a good idea of what kind of gear you’ll need and helps us have the right gear for you. Importantly, it also help us measure the impact of this project and keeps us going year after year! Note that the mobile ski library is FREE! Can’t wait to see you out there!
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Rent skis, skates, sleds and more with the Icicle Garden store and our Mobile Ski Library!
We now offers a by-donation ski library where you can rent skis and other winter equipment. Go here to reserve skis. All skis can be picked up and dropped off at The Forks train car location. You can also visit one of our Mobile Ski Library at a park near you. Check our schedule here and make sure to RSVP!
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Other Ski info
Rent or Donate Skis
Winnipeg Trails offers a by-donation ski library where you can rent skis and other winter equipment. Go here to reserve skis. All skis can be picked up and dropped off at The Forks train car location.
Donate: If you saw this CBC story, you know we are speechless at the generosity of Winnipeggers. Donations of winter equipment can be dropped off at the Plain Bicycle train car at The Forks or at the Bicycle Garden at 267 Sherbrook St.
Mobile Ski Library
A mobile ski library is coming to a park near you. There are morning visits, afternoon visits, candle-light night time visits – so pick what works for you.
Check the WinterPeg calendar.
The Mobile Equipment Library has been made possible by YOU. We are humbled by the generosity of Winnipeggers and grateful for the donations of skis, sleds, skates and all kinds of winter equipment.
Additional support in the form of car sharing credits and financial support comes from:
How To
Don’t worry. Skiing isn’t hard. You’ll get the hang of it. Few of us make the Olympics, and many of us learn to fall semi-gracefully. Have fun. 😉
If you’re the type that likes to do their homework or needs a little inspiration, here is a goofy video with a 90s techno soundtrack of little children in Finland learning to race and ski.
Photo & Video
Please take lots! Share. Tag @WinnipegTrails on IG, Twitter or Facebook. Consider using the hashtag #WinterPeg when you do and check it out cuz there is lots on there that’s not us.
More Ski Info
Did you know? Lots of organizations in Winnipeg maintain ski trails.
For information on big established ski trails both inside and outside Winnipeg, visit the CCSAM website where an active community of skiers provide regular updates. CCSAM is also responsible for the Winsdor Park Nordic centre with top notch conditions and night skiing that is well worth the fee. If you enjoy the trails at Wildwood, be sure to read up on how they get made and support their work.
Assiniboine Park Conservancy operates the trails in Assiniboine park and they are groomed by Nordic X adventures. Learn more about their Jackrabbits program for kids. Programming has been affected by COVID 19 restrictions, but go here for the latest updates.
Riverview CC runs a Jackrabbits program and maintains nearby ski trails.
Bourkevale CC sets a fantastic track on the Assiniboine.
Many of Winnipeg’s school divisions also organize small groomed loops which will be added to this map as they become available. The Forks often sets track along the River Trail, with plenty available this year.
Of course, Winnipeg Trails has added more than 30 new trails with the help of the City of Winnipeg so that all of Winnipeg can try skiing!
Are we missing anything? Let us know! If you’d like more info on the project, reach out to the organizers of this website using any of Winnipeg Trails’ social media or by email.
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A project of:
With the generous financial support of:
Funding provided by Environment and Climate Change Canada and Natural Resources Canada.
We would also like to specifically state our gratitude for the financial support, the advice and assistance from:
Councillors Rollins, Orlikow, Sharma, Browaty, Allard, Gillingham, Nason, Chambers, Klein, Mayes, Gilroy, Lukes, Eadie, Santos.
Thank you also to:
Anishiative
City of Winnipeg Parks Department
Winnipeg’s community centres
Cross Country Ski Association of Manitoba
Spence Neighbourhood Association / Knox United Church
Natural Cycleworks
Peg City Car Co-op
Numerous Winnipeg-area MLAs
Sherbrook Flats
And many more..if you’re not on here, you know who you are, we’re sorry, its only because we our out grooming! 😉
Sign up here to get involved as a volunteer, or contact Winnipeg Trails directly.
