Best Ecological Park Winnipeg Near Me

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This Transcona site was once a dumping ground for industrial and construction materials. In 1977, it was named the Transcona Horse Pond Park, and carried this name until being named a nature park in commemoration of MLA and Transcona Mayor George Edward Olive in the early 1990s. Significant restoration work was undertaken to remove the debris and restore the property to that of a quality nature park. After much work and volunteer effort, it was officially re-opened in September 2001. The 16-acre Winnipeg park features several lowland marsh and interpretive panels, as well as the Second World War era cordite ditch along the northern edge.


Dedicated in June 2014 by Councillor Russ Wyatt (Transcona Ward), a plaque was installed in 2015 at the southwestern entrance to the park to commemorate the revitalization and site improvements. A small monument elsewhere in the park commemorates community activist Betty Stewart.


Historic Sites of Manitoba: Defence Industries Limited Cordite Plant / Transcona Cordite Plant (RM of Springfield)

“Ducks made to feet at home in city parks,” Winnipeg Free Press, 13 May 1993, page 20.

“Horticultural club members share passion for gardening,” Winnipeg Free Press Neighbours North, 18 June 2003, page 3.

This is a collection of historic sites in Manitoba compiled by the Manitoba Historical Society. The information is offered for historical interest only.

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The Transcona Trail is an multi-use asphalt path used by walkers, runners and cyclists. It follows a variety of hydro lines along a Manitoba Hydro right of way. The western section of the trail follows the Central Manitoba rail line and is bordered by chain link fence on both sides. It starts at Regent Ave and runs to Ravelston where you’ll find the entrance to the Rotary Tall Grass Nature Park at the corner of Ravelston Ave and Bradley St. Along the trail you may find a large variety of birds. You pass through quiet residential neighbourhoods and arrive at open fields.

The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway purchased 800 acres of land east of Winnipeg in 1907 or 1908 for the construction of railway repair shops and a future town site. In 1910 the Transcona post office opened and the town population was 1,600 people. In 1911 the Transcona Board of Trade was established and in 1912 the town of Transcona was officially incorporated. The Transcona Railway Shops maintained railway cars for the National Transcontinental Railway and the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. The name Transcona is a combination of “Transcontinental” and “Strathcona”. “Transcontinental” is for the CPR transcontinental trains or for the National Transcontinental Railway, plus “Strathcona” is for Lord Strathcona, Donald Alexander Smith, a railway industrialist who headed one of the groups responsible for constructing the Canadian Pacific Railway. In 1913 the Transcona Shops officially opened. In 1961 Transcona had 13,000 citizens and became a city. In 1972 the City of Transcona amalgamated with the city of Winnipeg. Transcona has maintained its small town atmosphere.

Rotary Tall Grass Nature Park – This is a rare patch of relatively untouched wet prairie that has never been ploughed. It has 0.7 kilometres of limestone trail.

Train Park – During the late 1920’s Canadian National Railways embarked on a programme of home shop locomotive building, and between 1926 and 1931 constructed a total of 72 engines of which 33 were fabricated at Transcona Shops. Locomotive #2747 was the first steam locomotive to be built in western Canada.

Transcona Community Bioreserve – This former site of an industrial plant has been turned into a naturalized park with more than 1.6 km of crushed limestone trails and a large patch of Big Blue Stem Grass. In the spring it is noisy with frogs. In the summer it is full of colourful wild flowers, butterflies and song birds.

4worldlovers: A City of Winnipeg park is the perfect setting for your special event.

Winnipeg’s parks are packed with opportunities for fun in all seasons.

4worldlovers: Brew at the Zoo is back! Brew at the Zoo is an after-hours, adults-only event at the Zoo. Enjoy unlimited samples of craft beer, cider, wine, and spirits plus live music and games! Brew at the Zoo takes place on Friday, September 15.

NEW this summer - dive deeper into the world of animals, plants, and nature! New guided tours are designed to enhance and enrich your visit to Assiniboine Park, the Zoo, and The Leaf. These tours are for individuals, families, and small groups.

Bring your own lawn chair for a FREE movie under the stars at the Lyric Theatre! Movies take place Fridays at 6:30 pm and 8:45 pm from August 11 - September 1.

4worldlovers: The shelter space known as "Pavilion Shelter – West Overhang" has been removed as a bookable location after feedback from park users; the Duck Pond Pavilion area is a popular gathering space and serves as a central meeting place for families and groups. The proximity of the West Overhang Shelter to this very busy location is not compatible with an enjoyable user experience for individuals who have booked the space for private events.

South Winnipeg’s signature destination park, St. Vital Park boasts 46 hectares of park area, nearly 4,000 m of pathways, a modern, picturesque pavilion and countless opportunities for activities and events.

8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily in two-hour blocks (floral locations only from June through September)