January

Skate Your Way to a Drink at The Forks

One of the easiest winter birthday outings to plan has to be an evening at The Forks. Rent a pair of skates and head out under the sparkling lights or onto the frozen river trail, then head back to The Common for a locally brewed beer and delicious food. The great thing about this option is it doesn't matter how big your group is or when people show up, as no reservations are needed.

Go Ice Climbing

If you're looking for a birthday challenge, ice climbing at the Club d'escalade de Saint-Boniface is a great way to test your strength and endurance (and potentially show off a little). The three-sided tower offers varying degrees of difficulty, so even your least sporty friends can give it a go. Strap on your alpine boots (which they provide), grab your ice tools and conquer one of the sweetest climbing walls you've ever seen. The tower is open to the public every Saturday during ice season from 9:30am-4:00pm. No booking is necessary and you'll be set up with all the gear you need for $40 per person.

Get Out on the Ski Trails

An outdoorsy weekend in Manitoba's Whiteshell is a lovely way to celebrate a birthday. Rent a cabin or hotel room and explore the 30 kilometres of cross-country ski trails that include flat straights on the frozen lake as well as more challenging areas with small climbs and descents. It's the perfect combination of activity and relaxation for a solo or small group birthday.

February

Go on a Snowshoe Hike

Getting outside to explore Manitoba's winter beauty is a sure way to feel great on your birthday. You can rent a pair and head out anywhere in the province where there's snow (so pretty much everywhere!) or join a guided snowshoe hike at Oak Hammock Marsh. Bonus: take a trip to FortWhyte Alive and travel down the path to their bison enclosure for great scenery and a bit of wildlife spotting.

Explore a Provincial Park

Entrance to all Provincial Parks is free in February, so if your birthday is this month, you've really lucked out! Try hiking in Birds Hill on snowshoe-friendly trails or marvel at the frozen rushing waters of Pinawa Dam Provincial Park and Pine Point Rapids.

Relax and Laugh at the Fort Garry Hotel

Birthdays are a great excuse to treat yourself, even if it's just for 24 hours. One of the best ways to do that is by combining a relaxing stay at a hotel and a spa day. Ten Spa at the historic Fort Garry Hotel is an excellent option for a birthday-pick-me-up. Experience Hamam, a hot air bathing ritual that dates back to the Ottoman Empire or opt for a specialty facial from TenSkin RX. By night, head down to the lounge for a bite to eat before having a laugh at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club.

March

Enjoy the Theatre

March can be a little unpredictable, especially if you're trying to plan something outdoors. Luckily, Manitoba has so many great indoor entertainment options. Catch a show at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Théâtre Cercle Molière and small town venues like the Manitou Opera House. Buy one seat or a whole row for a bigger birthday bash.

Visit The Leaf, After Dark

Enter the warm air of The Leaf for a relaxing, adults-only atmosphere complete with live musical entertainment. Wine, beer and a few Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar menu items will be available to order as you wander through the biomes and enjoy live entertainment. There are two March dates to choose from!

Be Awe-Struck by the Northern Lights

Could you imagine seeing the sky come to life above your head, as if the entire universe is lighting up to celebrate your birthday? February and March are the best months to see the northern lights and Churchill, Manitoba is one of the best places in the world to witness them. A weekend in Churchill to see this magnificent natural light show is guaranteed to become one of your most memorable birthdays ever.

April

Get Active

If you're looking for something that challenges both the mind and the muscles, Activate Games feels like a combination of an escape room and an arcade, with challenges that not only require you to solve a good puzzle, but also shoot a decent hoop. You need three or four people in your group to participate, so this is a great option for a small, close-knit birthday group.

Craft a Cocktail

A cocktail class with Capital K Distillery is the perfect way to celebrate and prep your cocktail crafting skills for the fast-approaching summer. A Capital K Cocktail class includes a tour of the facilities, where you'll see how alcohol is made, and a hands-on demonstration of some tasty cocktails made with their signature Tall Grass Prairie spirits. Afterward, enjoy the new cocktail room!

Enjoy the Spring Weather in an Outdoor Pool

Not only is the Lakeview Hecla Resort an excellent home base for exploring Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park, it also boasts a swim-through, indoor/outdoor heated pool, so you can enjoy the cool spring weather and soak in the steamy waters at the same time. Talk about a relaxing birthday getaway!

May

Learn to Bake Sourdough at Eadha

Eadha Coop in Winnipeg's West End offers 2-hour sourdough workshops where you can learn the basics of making sourdough bread. Bonus: a sourdough starter makes a good future gift for the bakers in your life. It's the gift that keeps giving – and expanding!

Take a Seat at a Table for 1200

If you love one-of-a-kind dining experiences, this one is for you! Table for 1200 combines architecture, design and the culinary arts at a secret (but always very cool) location. This year's date is May 24, 2025 - be sure to reserve your table for your friends ahead of time - and who knows, maybe your table design can be birthday-themed?!

Have a Beading Weekend Away

Spend a weekend in Ste. Genevieve and learn a new skill at a Borealis Beading workshop. Choose from a traditional Métis two-needle beading, loom beading or finger weaving workshop. During the workshops you'll also learn the history and cultural importance behind the art forms. You can also book a room with Borealis Beading and stay one or two nights to complete your birthday weekend.

June

Find Cinnamon Buns and Art

Grab your besties and embark on a roadtrip through Southern Manitoba in search of cinnamon buns and outdoor art! This is a super fun roadtrip that combines food, art and history all in one.

Beach Day Fun

June means summer is just beginning and we're all excited to jump right in - into a lake, that is! Pick a beach, any beach, and head to the water with your floaties, friends and picnic lunch in tow.

Cast a Line

A fishing trip is a classic Manitoban birthday experience. There are lodges across the province that offer weekend trips for all levels of fishers. Learn the basics of angling or head to a remote lodge in Manitoba's north and see who in your group scores the biggest catch.

July

Sip Craft Beverages

Winnipeg's Exchange District is the perfect spot for a craft beverage crawl. Sip locally made beer at Nonsuch Brewing Co. and Little Brown Jug, get small batch spirits at Winnipeg distillery Patent 5, and taste unique cocktails at Amsterdam Tea Room and Forth – all within a ten block radius.

In Brandon, there are two breweries to hop between - Blackwheat Brewing Co. and Section 6 Brewing Co.

In Steinbach, check out The Public Brewhouse and Gallery, which also hosts Trivia Nights and other events.

The Manitoba Brew Pass is the best way to experience several craft breweries while also saving money along the way.

Laze Down a River

Tubing down a gently flowing lazy river seems to be all the rage right now! Grab a tube with your friends and float the Pinawa Channel (rentals from Pinawa Unplugged, Float & Paddle and Wilderness Edge Resort) or on the Whitemouth (rentals from Bigfoot SUP). A relaxing yet adventurous way to spend a birthday.

Challenge Yourself to a Floating Obstacle Course

Splish Splash Water Park brings summer fun to life with its giant inflatable obstacle courses on Lake Minnedosa and Colert Beach in Morden! Zoom down the massive slides, swing across jungle bars or launch off the giant jumping pillow.

Over in Pinawa, Hoopla Island offers even more aquatic adventure. Leap, bounce, and climb through water trampolines, climbing walls and challenging obstacle courses.

August

Get Farm-Fresh Pizza

If you find yourself keen to drive up through eastern Manitoba for your birthday, plan to visit on a Friday night and experience Pizza Night at Moon Gate Guest House. This summer event features wood-fired pizza, which can be enjoyed next to the river. Stay overnight at the Guest House to round out the experience!

Root, Root, Root for the Home Team

Baseball, beer and more food choices than you could ever eat in nine innings. Going to a Winnipeg Goldeyes baseball game is a great way to celebrate a birthday. Even if you don't know the difference between the backstop and the pitcher's mound, you can cheer along with the crowd as you indulge in the salty and sweet snack options that fill the stadium.

The Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball season also takes place over the summer and is a super fun, energetic way to celebrate your birthday!

Spend Your Day in St. Boniface

Jeudis Franco Thursdays happen every Thursday during the summer with activities throughout the entire day. The best part of it all? You can choose your own adventure - from food tours and markets to patios and outdoor movies.

September

Hunt for Manitoba's Roadside Attractions

Manitoba as an abundance of roadside statues and attractions that make for fun photo-ops – how many can you reach in a day? Try to see as many as you can as you work your way around the province.

Zip through Southern Manitoba

Overcome your fears and experience an adrenaline rush at Hywire Ziplining in the scenic Pembina Valley. Great for those who like to feel a rush on their birthday! Plus, the colours can be spectacular in September.

Go Camping, the Easy Way

Surrounded by the changing fall foliage of Riding Mountain National Park, book a glamping experience in one of the Parks Canada oTENTiks or yurts!

Or, book yourself a stay at one of Manitoba's dome accommodations - many of which feature hot tubs and are surrounded by beautiful nature. Check out these options: Wild Skies Resort, Glamping InStead, Ravens Hollow Eco Dome Resort, Moonlit Canopy, Oak Haven Oasis and Northshore Sky.

October

Watch the Geese Take Flight

Oak Hammock Marsh is one of the best places in the province to see the annual fall bird migration - whether it be from the viewpoint of a canoe or through the marsh boardwalk.

Another awesome spot is FortWhyte Alive, which hosts Goose Flight viewing events throughout the fall as well as Goose Flight Feasts, where you can enjoy a multi-course meal before the big show.

Admire the Fall Colours from Above

The fall foliage surrounding Gimli is gorgeous from the ground. But if you take the fall tour with Prairie Helicopters, the view will make this one of the best birthday experiences ever.

Cycle the Day Away

For cycle enthusiasts! Do what you love on your birthday. Northgate Trails will get your blood pumping with 26 km of trails to explore.

November

Relax into the Hot-Cold-Rest Cycle

Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature is an outdoor oasis set in a quiet nook of the city. The signature Thermal Experience is the ultimate way to relax, and follows a hot-cold-rest cycle. November's chilly weather makes it an ideal month to enjoy the hot tubs and steam rooms and be comfortably refreshed when you step out into the open air.

Meanwhile on the edge of Riding Mountain National Park, Klar So Spa is another take on the Nordic spa and features several pools, saunas, steam rooms and a restaurant on-site. Stay overnight at Elkhorn Resort to make a weekend out of it!

Cheer your Heart out at a Hockey Game

Celebrate a birthday the Canadian way at a good ol' hockey game! Rep your team's colours and cheer at the top of your lungs, whether it be for the Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba Moose or Brandon Wheat Kings.

Visit the Lords of the Subarctic

Early November is one of the best times to see polar bears in Churchill. For many people, seeing the bears is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You can go on a tour with various tour guides to search for these lords of the subarctic. Don't forget your camera, seeing your first polar bear is a moment you'll definitely want to capture!

December

Have a Game Night

Across the Board, nestled in the heart of the Exchange District, is the perfect place to spend your special day. Choose from a massive selection of games to suit every taste, from strategic challenges to laugh-out-loud fun.

Feel the Magic at a Light Display

Feel like a king or queen for your birthday under the magical lights in settings like the Canad Inn's Winter Wonderland, Zoo Lights and at the beautiful Arctic Glacier Winter Park at The Forks. In Brandon, don your skates and check out the Waterfall of Lights.

Experience the Thrill of a Dog Sled Adventure

Connect with nature and tradition on a dogsled adventure. In Churchill, book with Wapusk Adventures. Those in southern Manitoba can head to Richer's Harness Adventure Mushing Co.