FortWhyte Alive

FortWhyte Alive is a nature preserve near Winnipeg, Manitoba, spanning 660 acres with five lakes, forests, wetlands, and grasslands that grew from former mining quarries. The landscape has naturally regenerated from its industrial past into diverse ecosystems.

The site was originally an industrial mining area for clay and gravel before being transformed into a nature preserve. This conversion allowed nature to gradually reclaim and restore the landscape.

The center was established by the community to teach knowledge about nature and farming practices. Visitors can see how people engage with hands-on learning about living sustainably with the land.

Visitors can explore the grounds on 9 kilometers of marked trails that wind through different habitats and allow for animal watching along the way. Equipment rentals are available on-site if you want to try activities like canoeing or biking.

The preserve maintains a 70-acre prairie section with a herd of plains bison, letting you see North America's largest land mammals up close. These bison are part of a restoration program bringing back native grasslands and their natural inhabitants.

Location: Manitoba

Inception: 1983

Address: 1961 McCreary Rd.

Website: http://fortwhyte.org

GPS coordinates: 49.82020,-97.22520

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53