Get UM winter-active
Free fat-tire biking, ice-skating, and winter walks during Winter Active
Winter isn’t over just yet. This February, UM community members can participate in a winter wonderland of activities on campus from February 20-23 during UM Winter Active — all free to UM students, faculty and staff.
This year, you can take a 30-minute fat bike tour with a guide, lace up skates in the Wayne Fleming Arena on campus, join Indigenous Scholar Dr. Brian Rice for a guided Indigenous history walk around our campus, and swing by the Quad for hot chocolate hosted by UMSU. There will also be a walk on the Bannatyne campus, led by Adam Toffan, Joe Doupe Recreation Centre supervisor.
Try these activities for free with colleagues or friends during UM Winter Active.
Get a free ticket to take in an afternoon session of the Canada West Men’s Basketball Championship games on either Wednesday or Thursday. This year Bison Sports is hosting the largest tournament in Canadian’s university history, hosting 12 teams over 4 days, with all games played on one court.
Most UM Winter Active activities are drop-in. You must reserve your spot if you wish to participate in the fat bike tour. Please note that staff should participate during their lunch hour as much as possible, confirming permission for any additional time with supervisors.
If you wish, you can join the walk on either campus. Winnipeg Transit bus 36 Northwest Super Express Transit Route is a quick ride of approximately 25 minutes between campuses.
UM Winter Active is sponsored by the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management and UMSU.
UM Winter Active activities schedule
Tuesday, Feb. 20 to Friday, Feb. 23
Please note that participation in the advertised activities is at your own risk.
Fat-tire bike tour
When: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Outside UC (across from Admin Bldg), Fort Garry campus
Register for a free fat-tire bike tour. Kendricks Outdoor Adventures will host six 30-minute tours and must be pre-booked. Helmets are strongly encouraged and will be available along with the bike. Head to the event website for more information about fat bike tours and to register (fat bikes are reserved on a first come first basis).
Drop in ice-skating
When: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Wayne Fleming Arena, Max Bell Centre, Fort Garry campus
Bring your own skates and enjoy some ice time in the Wayne Flemming Arena in Max Bell Centre. Don’t have your own skates? No problem. Borrow a pair from the UM skate library. This is a drop-in skate. Come anytime between 12:30 and 1:30!
Winter walk (Bannatyne)
When: Thursday, Feb. 22, noon to 12:45 p.m.
Where: Brodie Centre Atrium, Bannatyne campus
Join fellow students, staff and faculty for a winter walk exploring Bannatyne campus and the surrounding area. Meet colleagues and students from across both campuses at this walk and finish with hot chocolate and cookies courtesy of Aramark. We’ll meet at the Brodie Centre Atrium doors and be ready to walk by 12:05 pm.
Indigenous history walk (Fort Garry)
When: Friday, Feb. 23, noon to 12:45 p.m.
Where: Agora, Active Living Centre, Fort Garry campus
Join fellow students, staff and faculty for a guided walk with Indigenous Scholar, Dr. Brian Rice and explore the Indigenous history and story of the lands the Fort Garry campus is located on. Meet in the Agora in the Active Living Centre at noon. The walk will wind along parts of campus near the river and end in the Duckworth Quad at 12:45 p.m.
Hot chocolate
When: Friday, Feb. 23, 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Duckworth Quad, Fort Garry campus
Enjoy hot chocolate courtesy of UMSU to celebrate winter UM-style.
Canada West Men’s Basketball Championship
When: Wednesday, Feb. 21 and Thursday, Feb. 22, 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.
Where: Investors Group Athletic Centre
See the best basketball teams in the west when Bison Sports host the top-12 university teams from the Canada West conference. UM students, faculty and staff can access a free ticket to Session 1 (Wednesday with games at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.) or Session 3 (Thursday with games at p.m. and 3 p.m.). Notably all three Manitoba university basketball teams are competing in this tournament.
Use the promo code ‘UMWINTER’ to redeem on 1 free ticket.
Note: The tournament draw will not be finalized until February 12. Tournament passes are on sale now for all access to the tournament. Individual session tickets go on sale Feb 10.