Making winter dating work

By the Just Winnipeg Dating editors · Checked 8 November 2026 · 2 min read

In shortWinnipeg singles keep dating through winter by leaning into it. Skate the Nestaweya River Trail in January, try a curling drop-in, or warm up in the heated tents at Festival du Voyageur in February. Dress for the cold and keep a warm indoor stop in the plan.

Key facts

River trail	Opens at The Forks each January
Try curling	Granite Curling Club Saturday drop-ins
Big winter party	Festival du Voyageur, Feb 12 to 21, 2027
Always plan	A warm indoor stop

A Winnipeg winter is long, but it doesn't have to be lonely. The city has some of the best cold-weather dates in Canada. These ideas keep you out and about until spring.

Skate the river trail

The Nestaweya River Trail opens each January at The Forks, with warming huts along the frozen rivers. Rent skates inside The Forks Market, or walk if you'd rather. Grab a hot drink in the Market after.

Source: Travel Manitoba: Ways to cruise the Nestaweya River Trail, checked 9 November 2026

Try a curling drop-in

The Granite Curling Club runs a Learn to Curl drop-in on most Saturdays, with volunteer instruction from about 12:30pm for ages 12 and up. Brooms and sliders are provided, and you bring clean rubber-soled shoes. Non-members pay a small fee per session, and you can just turn up.

Source: Granite Curling Club: Learn to Curl drop-in, checked 9 November 2026

Festival du Voyageur

From February 12 to 21, 2027, Festival du Voyageur fills Whittier Park in the French quarter with music in heated tents, sleigh rides and a snowshoe trail. Evening tickets run from 6pm to midnight. Book ahead, as some days sell out.

Source: Festival du Voyageur: General info, checked 9 November 2026

Questions

What are good winter date ideas in Winnipeg?

Skate the river trail at The Forks, try curling, or go to Festival du Voyageur in February. All of them are better with someone to warm up with afterwards.

Is it too cold to date outside?

Some days, yes. Keep an indoor plan B, like The Forks Market, and go out on the milder afternoons.

Do I need to know how to skate or curl?

No. Skate assists help beginners on the river trail, and curling drop-ins teach you from scratch.