Taking advantage of the warm break

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This article was published 20/01/2021 (1781 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

As we welcome in 2021, January has presented us with uncharacteristically warm weather. Temperatures have been pleasantly warmer during this winter season and everywhere you look people are trying to soak up the weather in any way they can.

Outdoor enthusiasts and those looking for a winter activity have not been disappointed.   There are many hiking trails, bike paths, local skating ponds, outdoor rinks, walking trails and parks located throughout Winnipeg at no cost. Residents of the south Winnipeg area are within walking distance of the many parks, toboggan runs, ice rinks and trails waiting to be explored.

The mild weather has offered a retreat of sorts to people who enjoy exploring the beauty of nature. Families have been able to enjoy the many outdoor venues around the province, and the air is filled with the laughter of children as toboggans race to be first to the bottom of the hill, the sounds of snow machines and dogs barking as they sniff out all new scents. 

Some areas to explore, include:

The floodway offers a delightful walking path large enough to accommodate all who visit. The trail gives cyclists, hikers and those who want to learn a little history an opportunity to share this great place. Along the path one finds toboggan runs, plaques with descriptive information on the construction of the floodway and wonderful sights for any photographer to enjoy. The trail follows the floodway from St. Mary’s Road and wraps around the east side of the city going north. 

The Seine River is a hidden gem located close to St. Anne’s Road. As you meander along the trails beside the river, you can’t help but take in nature’s beauty, as well as the talent of a local artist showcased throughout. Bois des Esprits is a walkway which delights explorers while highlighting the various carvings hidden along the pathways.   

St. Norbert Trappist Monastery offers the solace of the grounds for many who want to explore the ruins while enjoying the beauty nature has to offer.

Just to the south, La Barriere Park also offers many walking trails, open fields where people can glide and snow surf and hone their skills at remote flying. The wide-open spaces and trails on and off the river are the perfect place for those to get reacquainted with their favourite four-legged friends.  Depending on the weather, fishing huts may also be scattered along parts of the La Salle River.  

Enjoy exploring the vast landscapes and experiencing all the beauty the city has to offer while this unprecedented weather remains.