Making winter dating work
How Winnipeg singles stay social through the coldest months: river trail skates, curling drop-ins and Festival du Voyageur.
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Dating in Winnipeg
Meet Winnipeg singles at The Forks and beyond
River trail skates, Exchange District strolls and festival weekends, with ideas that work at minus 30 and in July.
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First dates around Winnipeg
Ideas our editors checked this month, with the source for each.
Out and about
Where singles meet here
- Curling drop-insThe Granite Curling Club runs Learn to Curl drop-ins on most Saturdays, with beginner, intermediate and experienced groups. Equipment is provided, and you can register online or just turn up.
- A Learn to Curl classThe City of Winnipeg's Learn to Curl beginner class runs at the Fort Rouge Curling Club on Thursdays from January 14 to March 11, 2027. A weekly class means you see the same friendly faces all winter.
- Volunteering at FolkloramaFolklorama recruits volunteers for its pavilions, special events and group tours, with 2027 applications opening in April. It's a sociable way to meet people while you help out.
What’s on
Coming up
- January: River trail seasonThe Forks opens the Nestaweya River Trail each January, with warming huts and skate rentals in The Forks Market. Check that it's open before you go, as it depends on the ice.
- February 12 to 21, 2027: Festival du VoyageurWestern Canada's biggest winter festival takes over Whittier Park in the French quarter, with heated music tents, sleigh rides and a snowshoe trail. Evening tickets are an easy first or second date.
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VerifiedLisa, 44The Forks and downtown
VerifiedRyan, 32Exchange District
Photo checkedLouise, 43St. Boniface
VerifiedDave, 34Corydon
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In shortJust Winnipeg Dating is a local guide and dating site for singles in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with date ideas from The Forks to St. Boniface in every season. Every photo is checked by a person, and members who pass an ID check get a Verified badge. Joining and browsing are free.
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Is Winnipeg a good place to date?
Yes. It's friendly, affordable and full of things to do together, from river trail skates to summer festivals.
What are good winter date ideas in Winnipeg?
Skate the Nestaweya River Trail, try a curling drop-in, or head to Festival du Voyageur in February.