People Passionate About Nature

Outdoor Activities

Posted: Monday, October 20, 2025

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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. In order to explore the option of membership, non-members may attend a trip or two at no cost. Before registering for a trip please review the safety requirements and the difficulty rating using the following Trip Rating Guidelines.

Note: Activities follow the Nature Manitoba Dog Policy.

Please contact the trip leader directly with any questions, as listed below. We welcome people to try us out before becoming a member, so please consider coming out to one of our activities.

Please review trip descriptions carefully or contact the trip leader individually to confirm their requirements. 

Winnipeg Christmas Bird Count

When? Sunday, December 20, 2026

Activity Type: Bird Outings

Trip Rating: NOVICE

The annual Winnipeg Christmas Bird Count will take place on Sunday 20 December, so save […]

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Winnipeg River

When? Saturday, December 5, 2026

Activity Type: Bird Outings

Trip Rating: NOVICE

Start your winter list with a check of various locations along the Winnipeg River, with […]

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Hecla/Grindstone

When? Saturday, November 14, 2026

Activity Type: Bird Outings

Trip Rating: NOVICE

We will look for late waterfowl, raptors, gulls and more. There is always a chance […]

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Lake Winnipeg beaches

When? Saturday, November 7, 2026

Activity Type: Bird Outings

Trip Rating: NOVICE

Here is a good chance to see many waterfowl, raptors and gulls as we visit […]

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Elma/Lac du Bonnet

When? Saturday, October 10, 2026

Activity Type: Bird Outings

Trip Rating: NOVICE

We will be looking for waterfowl on the Winnipeg River and at the Lac du […]

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Shoal Lakes – Delta

When? Saturday, September 26, 2026

Activity Type: Bird Outings

Trip Rating: NOVICE

This trip provides a good chance to see some late warblers and other passerines, as […]

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Tuesday Breakfast

When? Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Activity Type: Grey Hares

Trip Rating: NOVICE

Date: The second Tuesday of every month at 9.00 AM.Location: Smitty’s Family Restaurant, 580 Pembina Hwy (near Grant Ave)Registration […]

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Annual Fall Hawk Watch

When? Saturday, September 5, 2026

Activity Type: Bird Outings

Trip Rating: NOVICE

Various groups will be out in the field to tally hawks and everything else they […]

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Cycle tour from Assiniboine Park Duck Pond

When? Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Activity Type: Grey Hares - Cycling

Trip Rating: INTERMEDIATE

Location / Time: Meet at Assiniboine Duck Pond at 9:45 AM. Start cycling at 10:00. […]

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