A celebration of all things winter.

Join Winnipeggers for a day outside to experience and celebrate all that winter has to offer. FortWhyte Alive is yours to explore — whether you hike, snowshoe, ski, slide or skate is up to you!

Learn to cross-country ski with certified ski instructors, or try snowshoeing or hiking through the woods. The toboggan slide will be open for the thrill seekers, and the skating rink polished for those who prefer classic winter fun. Try your hand at ice fishing, and win a prize or two — There will be a drop-in Mini Ice Fishing Tournament for ages 14 and under. Win great prizes for your catch, or just for trying.

This family-friendly event is sure to entertain all interests and abilities.

Bring your own skates. All other equipment provided, while supplies last.

Date

• Sunday, January 20   11 am-4 pm

No Registration Required

Cost

• FREE, with waived admission!

Activities

• Cross Country Skiing – limited skis and sizes available
• Guided Snowshoe Hikes – snowshoes provided
• Guided Snowshoe Hikes en français – snowshoes provided
• Tobogganing – bring your own, or borrow ours!
• Ice Skating – bring your own ice skates
• Voyageur Games – see how high you can get tossed in a blanket
• Bannock Roasting – enjoy this Fortwhyte favorite while warming up around the fire
• Ice Fishing – instruction available by Manitoba Wildlife Federation. Enter in the Walleye Mafia Childrens Mini-Tournament to win great prizes!
• Scavenger Hunts – warm up exploring our exhibits, or opt for outdoor adventures

FortWhyte Alive is located at:
1961 McCreary Road

For more information, click here.

Every year, on the last weekend of May, Heritage Winnipeg presents Doors Open Winnipeg. This is a free public event that showcases Winnipeg’s architecture, history and culture. On Saturday, May 26th and Sunday, May 27th, the public will have the opportunity to visit over 80 buildings and sites around the city and participate in a variety of tours.

For more information, please visit Doors Open Winnipeg.

If you walk or drive around town this Saturday and Sunday, you might notice that there are many items on the curb in front of people’s houses and apartments. That’s because this weekend is a Giveaway Weekend in Winnipeg. It’s a great time to get rid of some household items that you no longer use or to browse the curbs for some gently used finds.

Tips if you are giving away items:

• Place unwanted household items at the curb on your front street.
• Label each item with a FREE sticker or sign.
• Store items out of sight that you do not want to give away.
• Remove leftover items from the curb by dusk on Sunday.
• Do not put out any items that may be infected with bedbugs.

Tips if you are looking for items:

• Take only the items at the curb marked “FREE.”
• Check all items closely to ensure they are safe and in good condition before you put them in your vehicle or bring them into your home.
• Don’t walk or drive on private lawns or gardens.

For more information, please visit click here.

The Clothing Giveaway is an event that was founded several years ago by Language Training Centre instructor, Maria Pol, and her students. The purpose of the Giveaway is to provide LTC students with an opportunity to obtain gently-used clothing that is appropriate for volunteer placements, job interviews and everyday use. 
The dates for the 2017 Clothing Giveaway are Wednesday, November 8, Thursday, November 9 and Friday, November 10.
The clothing will be set up near the elevators on the fourth floor. Students are all welcome to take what they need. Everything is FREE!
Donations of clothing are always welcome. Please contact Lauren Joyce or Jillian Hoogland if you have something you would like to donate. 

Every year, in early December, the provincial government invites the public to the Manitoba Legislative Building (450 Broadway) for a holiday celebration where participants can meet local Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and enjoy free entertainment and snacks.
This year, the event takes place on Saturday, December 12th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This event is free and great for the whole family. Guests can even pose for a free, professional photograph that will be printed on the spot!

Are you looking for a fun, free, family-friendly activity to do this weekend? Why not head out to the Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 28th?
The parade starts at 4:30 pm and follows a route that begins at Portage Avenue and Young Street. It will then head east down Portage Avenue all the way to Main Street. The Parade continues south down Main Street, turns onto William Stephenson Way where it ends at Westbrook Street. Click here to download a map of the parade route.
You can also attend a variety of block parties along the parade route, starting at 3:30 pm on Saturday. Companies and organizations located on the 17 blocks of the parade route will each host a different party. There will be hot chocolate, dancing and games for the whole family! For more information on the block parties, click here.

Witches and vampires and bunnies, oh my! On October 30, the halls of the Language Training Centre were crawling with creepy, funny, creative or beautiful costumes to celebrate Halloween. There was a lot of laughter as students and staff paraded the hallways showing off their costumes. Many people got into the spirit of Halloween but 51 students participated in a costume contest.
A group of judges chose 6 winners who each received a prize and treats for their whole class too! Here are the winners:

Akbar the Amazing – most personality

Zombie Policeman – most original zombie

Vampire – best vampire

Broken Doll – most original scary theme

Harlequin – most creative beauty

Scary Bunny – most scary animal