The leaves are falling and the weather is turning cold, so it’s time to get into the fall spirit. Here are some places to spend a crisp fall day or evening in Winnipeg, complete with coffee shops, hikes, and shopping.
Shopping and Garden Centers
These destinations offer you an opportunity to grab a pastry and browse local handcrafted gifts or seasonal plants.
Pine Ridge Hollow
67086 Heatherdale Rd 25E, West Pine Ridge
pineridgehollow.com
Oakridge Garden Centre
369B Hwy 52W, Steinbach
oakridgegardencentre.com
Van der Meer Garden Centre
1027 Old PTH 59, Ile des Chênes
vandermeergardencentre.ca
Cafes and Local Shops
If you’d rather stick to the city, there are several places where you can grab a coffee and check out items from local businesses. Take advantage of the window shopping possibilities before the snowfall comes!
Saint’s Café + Small Mercies
111 Osborne St
smallmercies.co
Black Market Provisions + Little Sister Coffee Maker
550 Osborne St / 539 Osborne St
blackmarketwpg.com / littlesistercoffeemaker.ca
Passage Café + Browsing the many shops in the Exchange
474 Main St
passage.cafe
Outdoor Escapes
If your ideal day off involves reconnecting with nature, these short hikes are perfect for the cooler weather.
Cedar Bog Self Guiding Trail in Birds Hill Park
3.5km / 35 mins from Winnipeg
cpawsmb.org/hike-at-cedar-bog-trail-in-birds-hill
Oak Hammock Marsh Wetland Centre
45 mins from Winnipeg
oakhammockmarsh.ca
Fort Whyte Alive
7km of trails
fortwhyte.org
Beaudry Provincial Park
25 mins from Winnipeg
gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/park-maps-and-locations/central/beaudry.html
Date Night
In a twist on the classic drinks and a movie, these upcoming events are perfectly tailored for a unique night out.
The Leaf After Dark
October 21st / November 4th / November 18th
assiniboinepark.ca/events/event/391
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Park Theatre
October 19th / October 26th
myparktheatre.com/calendar/
Whether you’re looking for a cozy coffee shop, a scenic trail, or a new spot to explore, Winnipeg has no shortage of ways to enjoy the beauty of fall. It’s also a great time to get out and experience the different neighbourhoods and communities that make our city and surrounding areas such a special place to call home.
At The BAM Group, we love helping people discover the best parts of living in Winnipeg. If you’re thinking about making a move this season, we’d be happy to help you find your place in the community. In the meantime, grab a coffee, enjoy the changing leaves, and make the most of fall in Winnipeg!
