Join us for a unique guided walk through the Exchange District as we follow the path water takes from southern Manitoba to Hudson Bay. In celebration of Ocean Week, this immersive experience highlights the vital connections between communities in the south and our Arctic coastline in the north.
Participants will embody the journey of water as it flows through the Lake Winnipeg Watershed and into the Hudson Bay drainage basin. This event will be led by our CPAWS Environmental Education Manager and Conservation Campaign Manager.
Along the way, they will lead us through key points that represent stages in this journey, offering space for storytelling, reflection, and knowledge sharing.
We're pleased to partner with the Manitoba Museum, and encourage participants to take advantage of Free Entry for First Fridays before and after the walk!
The interpretation tour traces the journey of water through the Lake Winnipeg Watershed, beginning with an introduction to its vast and complex system. It explores the widespread influence of the Mississippi River, followed by the critical confluence of the Red, Seine, and Assiniboine Rivers in Winnipeg. The tour continues to Lake Winnipeg, then flows through the Nelson River, highlighting how these waterways shape the landscape and affect local communities. It concludes at Hudson Bay, emphasizing the watershed’s connection to a broader environmental and cultural system.
Come walk with us at this family-friendly event to explore the deep connections between water, land, and community.
Details:
Length: approximately 2 km
Time: 1 hour (stopping points for conversation)
Slots: 2 timeslots (5:15, and 7:15 start times)
Route: Manitoba Museum Lower Concourse through Steinkopf Gardens to Lily, Lily to Market to Rorie, then down John Hirche Place, to Bannaytyne, then Waterfront Drive.
Accessibility:
We will be travelling on paths and sidewalks accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Due to ongoing construction at the Manitoba Museum, please contact us ahead of time if you need an accessible elevator to and from street level.
Bathrooms: Located at the starting point of the walk, at the Manitoba Museum.
Parking: There are several nearby lots within walking distance:
Surface parking lots on Rupert Ave and Alexander Ave
Indoor parkade at the Canada Games Sport for Life Centre on Pacific Ave
Street metered parking on Rupert Ave, Lily St, and Pacific Ave (2 hours of parking)
Street metered parking on Waterfront Drive, between MacDonald Ave (close to Higgins Ave) and Alexander Ave (4 hours parking)
How can we help?
If you have any questions or require any accommodations to participate, please email us at
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About CPAWS Manitoba:
CPAWS Manitoba has been instrumental in establishing 23 new parks and protected areas in our province. That's an area larger than Lake Winnipeg at nearly 26,000 square kilometres. Our goal is to protect half of Manitoba’s lands and waters.
Safety Protocols
CPAWS Manitoba takes the safety of all program participants seriously.
All CPAWS Manitoba staff members have cleared a criminal record and vulnerable sector background check with the Winnipeg Police Department. We adhere to all public health recommendations and guidelines.
CPAWS policy requires that at least one person leading programming that may involve children must be certified in first aid. This applies to staff or to volunteers.
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