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4worldlovers: Discover Your Connection to the Seine River Greenway’s Newest Trail


For the fourth consecutive year, Save Our Seine will be holding an outdoor event to celebrate International Trails Day.

This year’s event is highlighted by the opening and guided walks along the new, 2km Seine River South Trail that extends from the Shorehill Bridge to near Creek Bend Road.

Gathering Area: Meet east of Royalwood Bridge, at Shorehill Dr. & St. Anne’s Rd. on the large open greenspace

Extra Foods Parking lot, abutting St. Anne’s Road next to Southglen Drive.

Morrow Gospel Church, 755 St. Anne’s Road, south of Shorehill Drive.

11 am begin gathering at Royalwood Park, next to Shorehill Bridge entrance to Royalwood

11:30 -12:00 Pork Barbeque, Metis fiddler, live raptor, SOS and other displays, sale of wood carvings,

12:00 – 12:15 ceremonial opening of Seine River South Trail with Dave Watson and elected officials at Morrow Church entrance

12:15 guided walks along Seine River South Trial ( walk to take 45 minutes to one hour).

Cyclists on Bishop Grandin Greenway’s ‘Between the Rivers’ event are invited to join us around 11:30 at the Royalwood greenspace for some barbeque pork and the opening of the new trail.

4worldlovers: Thank you for a great 2022-2023 winter season. Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation is now closed until next year.

The Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation is about getting outside safely and enjoying the best season in Winnipeg, winter.

This year you will be able to walk, bike, skate and cross country ski along the city's beautiful rivers making it one of our "biggest" trails ever.

Title sponsor: The Winnipeg Foundation is thrilled to be lead sponsor for the next five years. Much like the work of your community foundation, Winnipeggers know the trail brings our community together, to share and enjoy this amazing prairie city we all call home. Founded in 1921, The Winnipeg Foundation is proud to be Canada’s first community foundation.

Conditions - Know what’s open/closed and conditions. Check out www.theforks.com/skate for the latest info

Access points - Only use designated access points. Other spots may be unsafe or unstable.

Respect the rivers - They are moving, natural things. Surface cracks can appear so you need to be cautious.

Pets - Keep your pets leashed at all times. Clean up after them.

Garbage - Don’t litter. Garbage cans are at each access point.

Bridges - Go slow under bridges. The surfaces get bumpy under them.

Watch out for the trail crew - Flooding machines, the ice resurfacing machine, and tractors are out here to keep the trail going.

Know your limits and check the wind - Remember however long you go “out” you also need to come “back.

When does the Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation open/close?

The Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation is completely dependent on the weather and ice conditions. Therefore we do not have a set open or close date. In the past, the trail has opened in January and usually closes in March. Check the website for updates.

Why are some sections of the trail closed even if I think the river looks safe to skate on?

The Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation is monitored daily and closes based on ice quality, cracks, and the ability to get our ice grooming machines to that particular section of the trail. We close sections for the safety of guests and staff so it is only safe to skate on the sections our website lists as open. Check our website for daily updates and conditions.

How do I access the Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation?

You can access the Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation from The Forks and access points are added as conditions allow. Make sure to check the website for which access points are open.

Does The Forks rent skates and where can I get them?

How long is the Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation and where does it go?

The Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation is on the Assiniboine and/or Red Rivers. Where the Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation goes and the length of the trail varies every year. It is dependent on how the river freezes and weather conditions. Check website for up to date information on the trail.

When is the Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation groomed?

The Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation is groomed daily using a variety of methods. Check the website for ice conditions.

Are there places to eat on the Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation?

How much does the Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation cost?

The Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation is completely free for people to use. It is supported financially by The Winnipeg Foundation as title sponsor and with the support of the Province of Manitoba's Safe at Home Grant program and Manitoba 150.

We typically get the new Warming Huts built and on the trail for the third week of January but the process is weather dependent. Our collection of huts from years past go out right away. Check the website for updates.

What are the hours of the Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation?

There are no set hours for the Nestaweya River Trail presented by The Winnipeg Foundation. However the ice is groomed late night or early morning so be aware of machines and staff on the ice.

4worldlovers: Our popular trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail and runs through a narrow strip of wilderness on an old railway bed after the Prairie Dogs historic last run. The path is intersected by half a dozen streets of Charleswood. Its name is taken from the Harte Line, the first section of Grand Trunk Pacific Railway built in western Canada in 1894.

In 1999, Friends of the Harte Trail group formed with a constitution, shortly after the Harte Trail grand opening July 1, 2000 coinciding with the Trans Canada Trail Relay 2000. Ceremonial waters from the Pacific and Atlantic were carried by relay teams that eventually met in Ottawa.

The Friends of the Harte Trail ensure the trails natural beauty is maintained, the trail is safe along with the folks that enjoy it, reminding everyone its our responsibility to ensure its longevity.

“A happy and healthy community is not a fairytale. All you need is a volunteer.”