FortWhyte Alive

FortWhyte Alive is a reclaimed wildlife preserve, recreation area, and environmental education centre in southwest Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

FortWhyte Alive!
Formation1983 (1983)
TypeNature preserve
Headquarters1961 McCreary Rd.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Coordinates49.8202°N 97.2252°W / 49.8202; -97.2252
Region
Winnipeg Metro Region
Official language
English
President and CEO
Liz Wilson
Vice-President
Ian Barnett
Websitefortwhyte.org
Formerly called
  • Wildlife Foundation of Manitoba
  • Fort Whyte Nature Centre

This 660-acre park is located along the migratory path of Canadian geese, and is named after the surrounding community of Fort Whyte. As of 2022, it represents 20% of Winnipeg’s urban green space.

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