Oak Hammock Marsh
A large restored prairie wetland north of Winnipeg where hundreds of thousands of snow geese, Canada geese and ducks rest during spring and autumn migrations, making it a birdwatching paradise.
Oak Hammock Marsh covers about 36 square km of marsh, tall-grass prairie and wooden boardwalks. It is an important stopover for waterfowl on North American migration routes and is listed as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance. The interpretive centre has an observation tower, interactive exhibits and telescopes. You can go canoeing here in summer, and on spring and autumn evenings you can watch flocks of geese take off and land. About 30 km of trails and dykes are ideal for walking and birdwatching. Admission to the interpretive centre is about C$10. The marsh is about 35 km from Winnipeg, a 40-minute drive.
Opening hours
Visitor center approx. 10:00–16:30; trails sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site
- Prairie Dog Central Railway
- Manitoba Museum
- Exchange District
- Birds Hill Provincial Park
- Esplanade Riel
- Canadian Museum for Human Rights
- The Forks