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Nature Manitoba Outings

Nature Manitoba conducts a variety of outdoor activities throughout the year. Our activities include canoeing, hiking, cycling, snowshoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, and other outdoor recreational pursuits. All Outdoor Activities are free for members, with the exception of any cabin/park fees if applicable, and the Grey Hares group is listed separately. Non-members may attend a trip or two at no cost, in order explore the option of membership. Before registering for a trip please review the safety requirements and the difficulty rating using the following Trip Rating Guidelines.

If you are a member, please contact the trip leader directly with any questions, as listed below, otherwise please contact our office.


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St Boniface Hike

December 15, 2018
General Trips / NOVICE

Please join me for about a 2 hour hike with loop in St boniface and Forks . Meeting place is 10 am at soon to be open open Dairy Queen ( formerly Robins Donuts ) on Provencher Boulevard beside Seine River. 

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

Please contact Alain ( Al) at 204-235-1790 or email alainlouer@hotmail.com

Christmas Bird Count 2018/19

December 16, 2018
Bird Outings / NOVICE

This is a great opportunity to see some wintering birds in the city. Join tens of thousands of other birders across North America in this event and help contribute to our knowledge of winter bird distribution. A potluck dinner and compiling session will be held afterwards.

Contact / Registration: 

Please contact Rudolf Koes well before the count date, at 204-661-0763 for details or to register. More information at a later date.

Full Moon Rising - Hike 'n Dine in Birds Hill Park

December 22, 2018
General Trips / INTERMEDIATE

For Nature Manitoba members only. Hike the Lime Kiln Trail in Birds Hill Park (ca. 8 km.) starting in late afternoon, bring food for a potluck in the warming shack, then return in the evening with a full moon rising. Depending on the amount of snow and if this becomes a groomed ski trail, may have to switch locations.

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

Registration starts December 15, contact Rose at rkuzina@mymts.net 

Ski the rolling and forested trails of Grand Beach

January 16, 2019
Grey Hares / INTERMEDIATE

Ski some of the 35 kms of sheltered trails in the spruce and pine forest on a choice of several loops. Trails are groomed with double classic tracks and a skating trail between. Note: Advise Angela if you wish a more leisurely outing and every attempt will be made to accommodate this option.

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Angela Kemp, 204-772-9009, ahkemp@yahoo.com

Seine River hike from Happyland Park to Whittier Park

February 10, 2019
General Trips / NOVICE

Please join Roger for hike on Seine River from Happyland Park to Whittier Park . A shuttle will be done. Meeting place is 10 a.m. at Fort Gibraltar parking lot in Saint Boniface where Festival du Voyageur is held. 

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

To register please call Roger at 204-451-1219.

Ski the Shannondale Ski trails

February 13, 2019
Grey Hares / INTERMEDIATE

Ski the Shannondale Ski trails west of Morden. Enjoy 20 kms of rolling and hilly trails in a valley, suitable for skiers of all levels. Chalets or huts provided to warm up or eat your lunch. Rating: Intermediate. Note: Advise Angela if you wish a more leisurely outing and every attempt will be made to accommodate this option

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Angela Kemp 204-772-9009 or ahkemp@yahoo.com

Ski at a location with groomed trails

February 27, 2019
Grey Hares / INTERMEDIATE

Ski at a location with groomed trails (snow dependent). Rating: Novice to Advanced subject to snow/trail conditions. All up-to-date info is at http://greyhares-anita.blogspot.ca Note: Advise Kevin & Anita if you wish a more leisurely outing and every attempt will be made to accommodate this option.

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Kevin and Anita Miller at k.a.miller@mts.net to register.