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Exploring Winnipeg by Bike

Jun 7, 2021

Bike rides are a great way to spend time outside and enjoy the many trails and active transportation paths that Winnipeg has to offer. Here are a few tips to keep in mind before you head out on your next bicycle trip:

Bike registry

The City recovers up to 1,000 bikes each year and less than 10 percent get returned because we are unable to trace the owner.

The best way to protect your bicycle is with a good lock and to register it through our Online Bike Registry. It only costs $7.01 and if your stolen bicycle is located, you will be notified and arrangements can be made for you to get it back.

Map your route

Before you head out, make sure to use the Winnipeg Cycling Map to help you plan your route. It outlines the different types of bike lanes, on-street routes, and multi-use paths throughout the city.  As a reminder, street conditions may vary depending on the time of day, day of the week, and the season. Be prepared to make your own evaluation of traffic and road conditions, and plan routes appropriate to your riding skills.

  • The City of Winnipeg is publishing a new updated cycling map summer of 2021
  • The Manitoba Chinese Community Centers is publishing a Waverley West – Wetlands, Walking & Cycling Map’ in summer of 2021

Enhanced bike routes

Select streets throughout Winnipeg are open to cyclists as part of the Enhanced Summer Bike Route Program. A total of 17 routes around the city are part of the program. Many of them will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., while others’ hours are limited to weekends and holidays only. The routes will be in place until early November.

  • Rose Lake Court is the Enhanced Summer Bike Route in the Waverley West ward

Please remember, these routes are to be used solely by cyclists. In accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, pedestrians are not permitted on the roadway when a reasonably passable sidewalk is present. Motor vehicle traffic on the streets is limited to one block.

Bike repair stations

If you need to do any minor maintenance while on the road, select Winnipeg Public Library locations have bike repair stations located outside the branches. They include a pump, repair stand, and basic tools so you can make minor fixes and get back on your bike.

  • There is a bike repair station at the Fort Garry Library
  • Two new bike repair stations are being installed in the Waverley West ward this summer, locations TBA