We Are Winter

Event Details

Date:: Jan 9 to 11
Location:: Assiniboine Park, Riley Family Duck Pond

We Are Winter is a celebration of our community, the beauty of winter, and outdoor fun!

Dates: January 9 – 11
Location: Assiniboine Park, surrounding the Riley Family Duck Pond

Embrace the winter season and enjoy a variety of FREE activities for all ages including outdoor movies (Frozen 2 and Happy Feet), live music, guided snowshoe tours, skiing and skating lessons, and much more!

Daily Activities

Outdoor fun for all ages! Play cornhole and box hockey, create and decorate a snow penguin, skate on the Riley Family Duck Pond, ski groomed cross-country trails around the Park, then gather around cozy bonfires to warm up.

Food and Drinks

The Park Café take-out window will be open daily featuring a special offering of soups and stews.
- Friday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm | Saturday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm | Sunday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cargo Bar will be open daily serving s'more kits, local craft beers, wine, and more.
- Friday: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Saturday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm | Sunday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Visit our red snack stand next to the duck pond shelter for hot chocolate and s'more kits.
Beavertails will be available daily during event hours.

Schedule of Activities

Friday, January 9 | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Opening night celebrations at Cargo Bar

Product sampling with FullGeek BrewLab
Live fiddle and accordion music with John Racer and Stephen Kiz (sets at 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm)
Performances from the Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers (6:00 pm, 7:00 pm)

Kids craft stations
Create winter-themed crafts like twig snowflakes, winter mobiles and ornaments, and more inspired by Arctic animals!

Plus, enjoy daily activities including skating under twinkling lights, cozy bonfires, corn hole and box hockey, and more!

Saturday, January 10 | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Outdoor movie screening | 3:00 pm
Watch Frozen 2 on a large, outdoor screen with special guests Anna and Elsa!

Live Music with DJ GeNie | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Free Ice Cycle rentals from Spark Rentals
Try riding an ice bike on the Riley Family Duck Pond!
Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free skating and cross-country skiing lessons with Winnipeg Trails
Perfect for beginners or anyone who needs a refresher to feel more confident on the ice.
Reservation details coming soon!

Free skate and ski rentals from Winnipeg Trails
Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Available to rent: Skis for adults and children, sit skis, kick sleds, toboggans, hockey skates, figure skates, and snowshoes.

Guided snowshoe tours

Tours begin at 1:45 pm and 2:30 pm and last 45 minutes.
No experience necessary. Recommended for ages 5+, children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring boots or warm shoes, winter layers, and your sense of adventure. We will supply snowshoes or bring your own.
Meet at the duck pond shelter at least 10 minutes early.

Free sauna rentals with The Backyard Barrel - no remaining availability

Sunday, January 11 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Outdoor movie screening | 3:00 pm
Watch Happy Feet on a large, outdoor screen!

Live Music with DJ GeNie | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm