From pancakes to fireworks: Winnipeg’s community centres warm up winter

Community centres across Winnipeg have planned fun winter-themed activities to keep families busy this month and next.

From hockey tournaments to fireworks to pancake breakfasts and more, there is fun to be had by everyone. 

Assiniboia West Recreation Association Jan 29- Feb. 2 at 861 Buchanan Blvd.

  • Free events
  • Ice skating
  • Hockey tournament
  • Spongee tournament
  • Panacke breakfast

Assiniboine Park Conservancy Jan 10-12 at Assiniboine Park

  • Free events
  • Ski, skate, sled or slide using borrowed equipment form Winnipeg Trails
  • Ice Bike on the Riley Family Duck Pond
  • Frozen sing-along and outdoor movie
  • Enjoy music on Saturday and Sunday
  • Glow skate
  • Free hot chocolate at Cargo Bar

Fort Garry Community Centre Jan 18 at 880 Oakenwald Avenue

  • Free events
  • Snowshoeing and cross-coutnry skiing
  • Kids hockey skills competition
  • Petting Zoo
  • Magician
  • Food trucks
  • Firepit with smores
  • Jets game on the big screen

Robert A. Steen Community Centre Feb 8 at 980 Palmerston Avenue

  • Free events
  • Pancake breakfaast
  • Family dance party
  • Skating

Roblin Park Community Centre Jan 20-26 at 640 Pepperloaf Crescent

  • Fun, food and entertainment
  • U9 and U7 Hockey tournament
  • Kids carnival dance party
  • Bonfire and fireworks
  • Pancake breakfast
  • Broomball
  • Horse drawn sleigh rides

Riverview Community Centre Jan 17-26 at 90 Ashland Avenue

  • Family skate night
  • Frostbite river run
  • 4×4 hockey tournament
  • Family ski day

West Broadway Community Centre Feb 1 at 185 Young Street

  • Free meal and hot beverages from 12-2 p.m.
  • Horse drawn carrige rides
  • Outdoor fun and games
  • Fireside activities
  • Golden Shovel and Golden Trowel Award Presentations

Whyte Ridge Community Centre Jan 12 at 170 Fleetwood Rd.

  • Skating
  • Marshmallow roast
  • Sleigh ride
  • Hot chocolate and cookies
  • Craft table 
  • Sledding

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