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Bison Butte – Esplanade Riel Footbridge loop from Lavalee

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Canada

Manitoba

Winnipeg

Bison Butte – Esplanade Riel Footbridge loop from Lavalee

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Bison Butte – Esplanade Riel Footbridge loop from Lavalee

02:46

47.7km

70m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.91 km for 71 m

After 24.5 km for 158 m

After 28.1 km for 126 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

14.5 km

Viewpoint

16.3 km

Bison Butte

Highlight • MTB Park

Kirsten and Rene, Bison Butte in Winnipeg is an amazing place for MTB! This site hosted the 2017 Pan American Games, so you know the trails are designed to challenge and excite.

Bison Butte offers a variety of terrain, from steep climbs to fast, technical descents. The trails are well built and maintained, with a mix of rock and dirt sections that will test your skills. The views from the top are impressive, with a panoramic view of Winnipeg that is worth every pedal stroke.

It is a perfect place for both beginners and more experienced cyclists. There are gentler routes for those just starting out, and more technical lines for those looking for a greater challenge. Plus, it's accessible and easy to find, making it a convenient option for a day of cycling adventure.

Don't forget to bring enough water and sun protection, as the weather can be quite extreme. Enjoy the adrenaline and views at Bison Butte! See you on the trails!

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23.8 km

Assiniboine River

Lake

25.1 km

Bruce Park

Highlight • Natural

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.

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28.1 km

Assiniboine River

Highlight • River

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.

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30.7 km

Maryland Bridge Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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.

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33.6 km

The Forks National Historic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

The Forks is the heart of Winnipeg. Frequented by Indigenous peoples thousands of years ago, it is now home to a pleasant park on the banks of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and a lively market hall with shops and restaurants.

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34.5 km

Esplanade Riel Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

The impressive pedestrian bridge was built in 2003, spans the Red River and connects the two districts of St. Boniface and The Forks in Winnipeg.

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36.0 km

Fort Gibraltar

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort Gibraltar is a replica of the 1809 North West Company trading post that once stood near the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers. Rebuilt in 1978 by the Festival du Voyageur, it serves as an interpretive site that illustrates Métis culture and the fur trade era. Today, the fort hosts educational programs and cultural events and plays a central role in the annual Festival du Voyageur.

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36.4 km

Red River View

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this quiet bend in the trail, the Red River flows steadily past, lined with trees and the urban skyline. It’s a peaceful place to pause and take in the contrast between nature and city before continuing along the path.

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47.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

6.63 km

5.87 km

5.19 km

1.17 km

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

15.1 km

6.23 km

4.96 km

2.14 km

1.48 km

Elevation

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Bison Butte – Esplanade Riel Footbridge loop from Lavalee

Bison Butte

Bruce Park

Assiniboine River

Maryland Bridge Park

The Forks National Historic Site

Esplanade Riel Footbridge

Fort Gibraltar

Red River View

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