UM Winter Active
Every winter, UM community members can participate in many winter activities on campus during UM Winter Active, which is free to UM students, faculty, and staff. Join us February 10-14 for wonderful winter activities.
UM Winter Active is presented by the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management in partnership with the Office of Sustainability, UMSU, and UM Properties.
Activity schedule
Indigenous history walk
• Date: February 10, 12:00–1:00 pm.
• Location: Meet inside the Active Living Centre Agora. The walk begins at 12:05.
• Details: Join Dr Brian Rice for a guided walk exploring the Indigenous history and stories of the land on which the Fort Garry campus is located. Afterwards, in front of UCentre across from the Admin Building, enjoy Hot Chocolate provided by UMSU.
Drop-in ice skating
• Date: February 11, 12:30–2:15 pm
• Location: Wayne Fleming Arena in Max Bell
• Details: Bring your skates or borrow a pair from the UM skate library (first come, first served). Enjoy a classic Canadian winter activity! Helmets are strongly recommended.
Fat-tire biking
• Date: February 12, 10:00 am–2:00 pm
• Location: Pre-register for fat-tire biking, and meet us outside the Active Living Centre
• Details: Take a self-guided, 30-minute ride around campus. Helmets are required and provided. Spots are limited, so book in advance to secure your time.
Cross-country skiing
• Date: February 13, 11:30–1:30 pm
• Location: Southwood Circle
• Details: Bring your skis or borrow a pair from the Winnipeg Trails Association Ski Lending Library, available for free on campus. Drop-ins are welcome (first come, first served). UM, Properties and Winnipeg Trails will also host additional sessions outside of winter active; please go to https://southwoodcircle.start.page to learn more.
Winter walk at Bannatyne campus
• Date: February 14, 12:00–1:00 pm
• Location: Meet at the Brodie Atrium interior doors
• Details: Explore the Bannatyne campus and the surrounding area with a guided walk led by the Recreation Services Team.