The Forks River Skating Trail Is Now Complete, 6 Km Waiting for You

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The Nestaweya River Trail is officially complete and ready for everyone to enjoy! The trail now stretches the full 6 kilometres, connecting Hugo Docks on the Assiniboine River to Churchill Drive on the Red River.

Crews started opening sections on December 31, working their way along the Assiniboine River before wrapping it up on the Red River over the past couple of weeks. Now that the final barriers are down, people can skate, walk, and enjoy the full length of this winter gem in Winnipeg.

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The Nestaweya River Trail is officially complete and ready for everyone to enjoy! The trail now stretches the full 6 kilometres, connecting Hugo Docks on the Assiniboine River to Churchill Drive on the Red River.

Crews started opening sections on December 31, working their way along the Assiniboine River before wrapping it up on the Red River over the past couple of weeks. Now that the final barriers are down, people can skate, walk, and enjoy the full length of this winter gem in Winnipeg.

The Nestaweya River Trail is supported by an incredible community effort. Nearly 1,000 metres of the trail have been adopted by individuals, helping to cover maintenance costs. This initiative is part of The Forks Foundation’s new “Trail Together” campaign, encouraging people to get involved and help maintain this amazing winter attraction.

Huge thanks go out to the hardworking crews, perfect winter conditions, and the amazing people who’ve supported the trail. Now that it spans 6km, the trail goes from Hugo Docks on the Assiniboine River all the way to Churchill Drive on the Red River.

if you’re heading out, keep an eye out for six new Warming Huts. They’ve just been unveiled and will be moved down to the trail once the artists are finished with them.

Don’t forget to check the latest skating and ice conditions at theforks.com/skate.

Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only and was written by Winnipeg for Free. While Winnipeg for Free takes every step to provide accurate information, The Forks does not endorse this content, and Winnipeg for Free is not affiliated with them in any way. Please confirm details directly with The Forks. 

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