Easy hikes and walks around Rosser

There are a few nice paved trails to explore in the park, and the north side has some fairy houses and a cenotaph (empty burial memorial) to veterans of the first world war. You cross the creek via a pretty pedestrian bridge as it winds into the Assiniboine River.

Two long benches have been built by a clearing on the riverbank and offer a tranquil view of the Assiniboine. You can walk over via the singletrack Monkey Trail or the paved Wellington Crescent Trail. The path down to the lookout is accessible, well-maintained crushed gravel.

Omand Park is situated where Omand Creek flows into the north side of the Assiniboine River. The park has two baseball diamonds, trails that head in all directions, and access to a pedestrian bridge that crosses the river to Wellington Crescent.

This small park sits at the foot of Winnipeg's historic Maryland Bridge. You'll have access to the Assiniboine River as well as open grassy areas, and the pedestrian & cycle crossings that run along the bridge.

This 1,070-kilometer river flows across the Canadian prairies before joining the Red River in Winnipeg. The river was named in honour of the Assiniboine First Nations people who have lived along its route for millennia.

The Journey to Churchill exhibit, one of the most popular in the zoo, is an immersive Arctic-themed habitat where visitors can explore tundra and coastal landscapes to learn about northern species like polar bears, muskoxen, snowy owls, caribou, and seals. In the “Sea Ice Passage,” tunnels let you watch polar bears and seals, separated only by a transparent barrier. The exhibit also features the Leatherdale International Polar Bear Conservation Centre, with interpretive displays on climate change, conservation research, and the rescue and rehabilitation of polar bears.

Assiniboine Park Zoo covers about 32 hectares of walkable space, with long, well-maintained paths that let you move easily between its naturalized habitats. For hikers, a high point of the zoo is Journey to Churchill, where viewing tunnels and outdoor walkways bring you close to polar bears, muskoxen, and other northern wildlife in spacious, open-air settings. The mix of forested routes, boardwalk sections, and quieter back paths makes it a surprisingly rewarding place for a slow, scenic wander within the city.

Sturgeon Creek is a beautiful, winding tributary of the Assiniboine River that flows through Winnipeg’s St. James area. Lined with trees, grasses, and restored wetlands, it supports a wide variety of fish, birds, and other urban wildlife. The creek’s natural corridor also provides a scenic backdrop for trails and parks along its course through the city.