Seasonal Attractions
Assiniboine Park is open to the public 365 days a year! There’s something new to explore and enjoy every season at the Park.
The Riley Family Duck Pond is closed for skating. Please stay tuned for an opening announcement coming soon!
OPEN for the season
Cargo Bar
Open for winter break
December 26 - January 4: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cargo Bar is a pop-up patio located on the banks of the Riley Family Duck Pond in Assiniboine Park. During the winter pop-up, the Cargo Bar beverage menu features local craft beers, wine, hot chocolate, hot apple cider, teas, s'more kits, and more. It is primarily open during the summer months.
2025/26 Seasonal Operating Dates:
- December 20 - 23: Open daily, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- December 24 - 25: Closed
- December 26 - January 4: Open daily, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- January 5 - 8: Closed
- January 9 - 11: Open daily, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- January 12 - Spring 2026: Closed
Toboggan Hill
Located near the Riley Family Duck Pond and the Nature Playground, the Toboggan Hill is a favourite seasonal attraction that offers exciting thrills and spills for those who love the feel of wind (and snow) in their faces.
- Bring your own toboggan
- Slide with caution
- Watch out for children and people walking
- Be patient when the hill is busy
- Most of all, have fun!
Cross-Country Ski Trails
There are approximately four kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails in the Park on three designated loops. Trails are groomed for freestyle and classic skiing approximately twice a week, weather permitting. We do not groom the trails if it is snowing and will commence grooming when the snowfall stops. Ski racks are available at the Riley Family Duck Pond and The Leaf. Trails are open 8:00 am to 10:00 pm during the ski season. Check here for live trail grooming updates.
- Ski trail etiquette: No walking, snowshoeing, cycling, or dog-walking on groomed trails. Do not use trails when conditions are too soft. The trail is multi-directional; watch for oncoming skiers.
- Trail map: In recognition of the Indigenous history of the land we now know as Assiniboine Park, each ski loop has been given a name in English and Ojibwe corresponding to local wildlife: 1) Eagle / Migizi loop, 2) Rabbit / Waabooz loop, and 3) Turkey / Mizise loop.
CLOSED for the Season
Skating at the Riley Family Duck Pond
During the winter months, the Riley Family Duck Pond becomes an outdoor skating rink and popular place to enjoy the wonders of winter. The Duck Pond is surrounded by beautiful light displays so you can enjoy skating under the stars. The shelter next to the Duck Pond is open daily from 7:00 am - 10:00 pm for washroom access and warm up. Hockey sticks and pucks are not permitted. Please stay off the ice when plowing and flooding is underway.
Steam Train
The miniature steam train is located west of The Pavilion just across from the Nature Playground parking lot.
Cost: Cash - $4.00 per person / Debit - $4.25 per person
Summer Hours: daily 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
September – mid-October: weekends only 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Weather permitting
The Steam Train does not operate during the winter months.
For more information, please contact Tim Buzunis (Owner/Operator):
(204) 831-0197 - from May to September
(204) 897-3970 - from October to April
Bee-2-Gether Bike Rentals
Rent a single, tandem, or other unique pedal-powered novelty bike from Bee2gether Bikes located on Assiniboine Park Drive near the Riley Family Duck Pond and the Assiniboine Park foot bridge (look for the yellow and black Boler camper). For more information visit www.bee2getherbikes.com.
Winter Equipment Rentals
The Winnipeg Trails Association offers equipment rentals and services at their Zoopigon (Anishinaabemowin for "it is snowing") pop-up next to the Riley Family Duck Pond. They have equipment for every age and size including cross-county skis, kicksleds, and a limited supply of ice skates. Services include ski waxing and lessons. Rentals are offered by donation on a first come, first served basis and subject to availability.
