Events 2025 | Camino Manitoba

Upcoming EVENTS

Buddy Walk July 19, 2025

Thanks to U of W PACE students for suggesting a Buddy Walk where Winnipeg walkers meet international students for a walk through Whittier Park followed by lunch at the Forks. Meet new friends and share stories of why we love walking. We'll meet outside at The Forks Market Tower at 10 am. See you then!

More info and sign up here.

July 26 Point Douglas Historical Walk

Date of event: Saturday, July 26, from 10:30 am to Noon

This walk, co-sponsored with the Manitoba Historical Society, will feature north Point Douglas, one of the oldest and thus most historic areas of our city. Beginning at Ross House, the first post office in western Canada, we will tour the Vulcan Iron site, a focal point of the Winnipeg General Strike, Barber House (Red River Frame construction), All People's (Sutherland) Mission, one of the Methodist worksites of J. S. Woodsworth, founder of the CCF, the prominent former red light district, Norquay Park and the former Brown and Rutherford location.

Facilitator: Carl James, former Manitoba Historical Society Executive member, who has led similar walks in the past.

August 21-24 Journey to McGillivray Falls

Ready for a Camino style 4 day 52 km journey in the Whiteshell??

Shield country trails with spectacular viewpoints of Falcon and McGillivray Lakes.
Tasty meals provided.
Our team takes your gear from site to site so you're free to enjoy the trails.
Walk in community with other adults. An amazing group retreat experience.
Bring your questions and the path will open up before you. Sections of silence.
Participants should be comfortably able to complete a long day of walking.
Registrants will be required to attend an info meeting one week ahead of the hike

More info and sign up here: https://forms.gle/5uwwyHHAGKwh8JYW6

Sept 19-21 Pembina Valley Lodge more info and sign up here.

Join us in southwest Manitoba for three days of walking the beautiful trails of the Pembina Valley.
We’ll experience delicious catered meals by chef Mike, shared accommodations, times of community and solitude in the beautiful Pembina Valley Lodge.
Our theme will follow the cycle of nature in autumn: entering the full maturing of life. Conscious aging is stepping into the wisdom and grace that makes a life of gratitude and inner contentment possible. This retreat is for adults of all ages! We will be offering meditations and sharing on this theme.

September 27 Tall Grass Prairie Preserve, Stuartburn, MB

October 25 A Tree Walk (TBA)

November 22 Bear Lake Hike: 5.4 km (Children 10 and older are welcome.)

This trail in the Whiteshell includes stunning views and elevation changes. We will hike to the lake, have lunch and return. We will walk together as a group. Reflections about the bear...how it prepares for hibernation by filling up and how bears are known for their healing qualities. How could we apply these ideas to our lives?

Dec 20 Solstice Potluck Party

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April 26, 2025 9:45 a.m. - 1 pm Peguis Treaty Walk: 6 km

Walk in the footsteps of Chief Peguis, the Anishinaabeg, the Metis and Selkirk Settlers. To join us for this 3 km walk, meet us in Selkirk Park in Selkirk, MB (parking lot just south of the Selkirk Park Pool). We'll walk the Red Eagle trail. Then we’ll drive to St Peter Dynevor Old Stone Church via Highway 4 bridge over Red River and St Peter Road. We'll discuss treaties, peace, friendship and respect over lunch. Bring your lunch, water and a lawn chair for lunch discussion. Dress for eating outdoors. Suggested donation $10. Led by JoAnn Wright, Fiona Muldrew and Dawnis Kennedy.