Louis Riel Day is Monday, Feb. 16, in Manitoba. Here’s a look at some family-friendly activities to check out this weekend. (Colleen Houde/PNN)
Louis Riel Day is Monday, Feb. 16, in Manitoba. Here’s a look at some family-friendly activities to check out this weekend.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13:
- Feb 13 to Feb 22, Whittier Park, 836 Rue St. Joseph, Winnipeg
- Free and ticketed events available
- Music
- Activities
- Sculptures
- Special events
- French-Canadian food
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14:
- Feb 14 to Feb 16
- No license required
- Does not apply to federal parks
- Skating available at 12 arenas
- Times and dates subject to change
Ski Saturday at Living Prairie Museum
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Living Prairie Museum, 2795 Ness Avenue
- Winterpeg Mobile Ski Library will be bringing equipment to the trails at Living Prairie for ski clinics
- Free fun for the entire family
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15:
- Enjoy the challenge of the snowy maze
- Sculptures
- Giant luge run
- Snow games
- Warm beverages
- Bonfire
Smooth Ice Skating at Winakwa Community Centre
- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Winakwa Communit Centre, 980 Winakwa Rd.
- Enjoy skating on mirror smooth ice
- Bring your skates, or borrow from community centre
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16:
- Activities from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Forks
- Performances from local Metis artists
- Al Simmons performance
- Fur display
- Cultural display, sash finger weaving and early years play area
- Jigging
- Warming hut tours
- Feb. 16 at 2- 5 p.m. at Springs Church
- Face painting
- Science lab
- Petting Zoo
- Mario Kart
- Reptile garden
- More!
Louis riel day at FortWhyte Alive
- Activities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at FortWhyte Alive
- Crafts
- Free ice fishing
- Free snowshoe rentals
- Bannock bake
