People in warmer places often ask how Manitobans survive our winters, as if cold is something to be conquered rather than understood. The truth is simpler than that. We don’t survive winter here; we participate in it.
Life in Manitoba is shaped by extremes. Summers are dry, hot; winters arrive sharp and unapologetic. Because so much of what we love happens outdoors, we learn early that comfort isn’t about avoiding the weather; we meet weather on its own terms.
Fishing events are perfect for family outings and community gatherings, offering a chance to embrace Manitoba’s winter magic while trying your luck at reeling in prized hardwater fish.
ON NOW! January–March 2025 The Lockport Ice Fishing Village! A Perfect Family Outing, that makes ice fishing easy! An additional Ice Skating Rink makes this an amazing Family Outing.
Saturday, February 15th, 2026, Selkirk Park on the Red River. Enjoy a full day of fishing, laughter, games, and family memories, all while supporting a great cause.
Saturday, March 21, 2026 – more details coming soon.
And remember: You dress for the season. You learn what works. Layers matter. Wind matters. Good boots matter. Once you’ve figured that out, winter stops feeling hostile. It becomes familiar. The cold doesn’t disappear, but it loses its power to intimidate.
There’s a quiet confidence that comes with that adjustment. Skating on a frozen river, standing around a fire at −20, hauling gear across snow (with the CRUNCH of snow), these aren’t acts of endurance. They’re just life, unfolding as it does here.
And the funny thing is, you get used to it. Truly. Your body adapts. Your expectations shift. What once felt extreme becomes normal, even grounding. The cold sharpens moments. It slows you down. It gives the season weight.
That’s the part outsiders often miss. Winter isn’t something we wait out. It’s something we step into, knowing it will shape us and knowing, every year, that we’ll adapt. We always do.
