City of Winnipeg fall and winter leisure guide available
The City of Winnipeg's latest leisure guide is now available for viewing.
The leisure guide features a variety of recreation and leisure programming for fall and winter, ranging from lessons in ice fishing, pottery, painting, knitting, basketball, and more.
Registration for all fall and winter activities, except for winter swimming and skating programming, begins on Aug. 26 at 8 a.m. for Winnipeg residents and Aug. 28 at 8 a.m. for non-residents.
Registration can be completed online, by calling 311, or in person at multiple locations throughout the city.
The 76-page guide is available for viewing online.
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