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Have Some Snowy Fun at These Destinations!

By Eastman Tourism

December 14, 2021
Read time: 12 min

Have Some Snowy Fun at These Destinations – Discover Your Next Winter Adventures!

Don’t feel blue! Winter offers some amazing adventures, activities, and destinations where you can have some snowy fun and create lasting memories!

Wild Skies Resort (River Hills)

If you are looking to experience winter at its finest, then a staycation getaway to Wild Skies Resort is a must! This glamping destination offers spectacular views of a winter wonderland while being mere minutes away from adventures to partake in.

Whether it’s a romantic getaway, family staycation, or just need a break from everyday life, you can find that piece of paradise here. Their two couple’s domes, Aurora and Eclipse, are ideal for couples looking for a romantic escape, while their Solstice Dome is perfect for a family staycation and can sleep five people. Need something bigger or a little more luxurious? Then the Milky Way cabin is just the place. This year-round cabin and retreat space can sleep up to eight people and is a great pick if you want to experience this incredible resort but need something spacious.

Visit them online to learn more and to book your stay before they fill up!

 

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Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes (Falcon Lake)

Your winter won’t be complete until you visit Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes for a thrilling downhill skiing and snowboarding adventure!

During your visit to Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes, you’ll discover twelve alpine ski runs, a biathlon range, tube runs with lift, and 30 km of world-class Nordic ski trails (skate and classic) that are free for anyone to use.

If you are an expert downhill skier or looking for a new adventure to try out, then you’ll want to try one of the twelve alpine ski runs at Falcon Ridge. With a no-messing-around terrain park and lift options like one t-bar, two rope tows, and a handle tow for beginners, any skill level will fall in love with Falcon Ridge.

Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes also offers equipment rentals for alpine ski equipment, snowboard equipment, classic x-country ski equipment, skate x-country ski equipment, snowshoes, tube rental with lift, and even lessons.

Learn more by checking out their website.

 

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Prairie Gal Fishing

Calling all ice fishing gals! Prairie Gal Fishing has opened its bookings and has tons of fun things planned during the winter where you can have some snowy fun!

At Prairie Gal Fishing, women and novice anglers can learn the ropes of ice fishing in a safe, empowering, and warm environment. Started by avid angler and prairie girl Roselle Turenne, the mission is to inspire and empower women in fishing and help bring gender parity on the water; along with creating a safe and comfortable environment for women and novices to learn to fish in Manitoba; and to introduce or reintroduce adult women to the sport of ice fishing in Manitoba.

Through Prairie Gal Fishing’s lessons, you can learn how to ice fish along Lake Winnipeg in Balsam Bay Marina in a heated shack with all the equipment you need! Lessons will include:

  • Operating an auger
  • Selecting tackle, knots, baiting the hook, rod, and line choice, and more
  • Fish Identification and fish handling
  • Electronics, bottom structure, and basic fish location techniques

Prairie Gal Fishing also offers shack rentals. For more information on shack rental, visit their website.

 

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