Winter Activities

St. Andrews - Selkirk - St. Clements

You’ll find plenty of family friendly and free winter activities in St. Andrews, St. Clements, and Selkirk, Manitoba. Whether you’re learning how to skate, spending the day ice fishing on the might Red, or exploring our beautiful trails, Red River North has a little bit of everything.

From sledding, skating, hiking, and skiing to snowmobiling and ice fishing, bundle up this winter and explore the Interlake!

Top Winter Activities in Red River North

  • Places to skate in Selkirk, St. Andrews, & St. Clements

    We’ve rounded up a list of all the best spots to lace your skates in Red River North. Plus everything you need to know before you go! Read here.

    Places to Skate in Selkirk, St. Andrews, & St. Clements Manitoba Interlake

  • Popular Ice Fishing Derbies in Red River North

    Bundle up, hit the ice, and reel in some cash! We’ve put together a list of all the best ice fishing derbies in the Interlake. Read here.

  • Trails to Ski, Hike, & Snowshoe outside of Winnipeg

    St. Andrews, St. Clements, and Selkirk has lots of family friendly winter trails for you to discover. All trails are within one hour of Winnipeg. Read here.

    Interlake Trails to Ski Hike Snowshoe

Ice Fishing Village

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Free Winter Experiences

  • Try out a variety of winter equipment and games for free! Go outside and have some fun! Hours of operation and rules for the winter library can be found here.

    Located at the Kin Centre in Selkirk.

  • Borrow, play, and return one of the many sleds available at Little Lake Park. The sled storage bin ariety of different toboggan sleds to use. It’s free to use and no registration required.

    The sled bin is to available until spring or till it's no longer safe to sled.

  • Manitoba's Free Family Fishing Weekends (typically in June and February) allow residents and visitors to fish in provincial waters without a license!

    Cast your reel and enjoy Red River North's incredible ice fishing spots February 14-16, 2026!

    All regular angler regulations and rules from the 2025 Manitoba Anglers Guide still apply. Read here.

Sledding Little Lake Park City of Selkirk Interlake Manitoba

FAQs

  • Selkirk:
    Smoke N Fish - 405 Main St, Selkirk
    Harvester Outdoors - 506 Mercy St, Selkirk

    St. Andrews:
    Lockport Grocery - 23029 Hwy 44, Lockport
    Red River Cats - 669 River Rd, Lockport

    St. Clements:
    Sportman's Stop - 26040 Hwy 44, East Selkirk

  • KidFish Ice Fishing Derby - Feb. 15, 2026

    Grand Marais Family Fishing Derby - Feb. 28, 2026

    Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Fishing Derby - March 1, 2026

    Learn more about each event in our blog here.

    • 4 inches (10 cm): Safe for walking, angling, and skating.

    • 5 inches (12 cm): Safe for ATV or snowmobile.

    • 8-12 inches (20-30 cm): Safe for car or light truck.

    • 12-15 inches (30-38 cm): Safe for medium truck/SUV.

    These conditions generally arrive in early-to-mid December (weather dependent), but you must always verify the ice thickness by checking directly. Stay ice safe!

  • Oak Hammock Marsh - Stonewall
    Rent snowshoes for a small fee.

    Winter Equipment Library - Selkirk
    Rent and borrow a variety of equipment for free.

    Check out our event calendar to discover seasonal and pop-up events where you can borrow winter equipment for free or at a low cost.

  • Red River Cats has fishing RV trailers fully equipped with pre-drilled holes, a stove, TV, and more! You can find their rates here.

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