Try ice fishing on one of the lakes.
The Alloway Reception Centre is where you’ll find the Buffalo Stone Cafe and Nature Shop.
The burrowing owls in the Prairie Partners Live exhibit.
Nuthatches are some of the birds that stay for the winter.
team of armed CPR workers to block construction, and a standoff began at a site the press dubbed ‘Fort Whyte’. Te standoff was resolved within a couple of weeks, but 125 years later the name Fort Whyte still remains. Te great outdoors
Te seven kilometres of trail available to be trekked at
FortWhyte Alive provide visitors with exercise and the op- portunity to view its diverse habitats. Te Green Corridor Trail is the longest at 4.6 kilometres, and stretches between the northern and southern boundaries of FortWhyte Alive. Tere are four shorter paths that can be used for cross- country skiing, snowshoeing or walking. Snowshoes and Nordic walking poles are available for rent, perfect for a quick outdoor excursion.
Birding
While you may think that all birds fly south for the win- ter, there are actually 26 species of bird that can be seen in
20 • Winter 2016
You never know who or what you’ll encounter in the park.
the Manitoba skies and trees during the winter months. FortWhyte Alive provides excellent habitat and a couple of feeding stations to help lure these feathered creatures. Frozen lakes
Colder temperatures mean the lakes of FortWhyte are
frozen, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be fun! Get out on the ice for some skating, or catch some of the fish swim- ming beneath the ice by ice fishing. Tobogganing
If skiing and skating doesn’t get your blood pumping enough to stay warm, you can always try out the adrena- line-inducing Richardson Run toboggan slide. Cozy up indoors
When you’ve had all the outdoor fun you can handle,
you can head inside to warm up and see what FortWhyte Alive’s interior provides. Te Alloway Reception Centre houses the Buffalo Stone
The Hub
All photos courtesy of FortWhyte Alive.
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