Assiniboine Forest
Assiniboine Forest is a regional park in Winnipeg, Manitoba and the largest urban forest in Canada, comprising an area of over 285 hectares. It's located within the suburban area of Charleswood and is surrounded by Grant Avenue, Chalfont Road, Wilkes Avenue, and Shaftesbury Boulevard.
| Assiniboine Forest | |
|---|---|
The Aspen trail in Assiniboine Forest | |
| Location | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Coordinates | 49°51′41″N 97°14′33″W |
| Area | 285 ha |
| Opened | 1973 |
The Forest consists of old growth aspen and oak trees, as well as wetlands; open meadows of tall-grass prairie; and a 12-acre pond. These habitats collectively include various species of plants and animals, including a resident population of white-tailed deer and nesting waterfowl. The Forest also contains 18 kilometres of maintained (paved, woodchip, and crushed limestone) multi-use trails that are accessed year-round by walkers; runners; cyclists; and in the winter; cross-country skiers. A surrounding system of paved trails connects these pathways northward to Assiniboine Park and southward to the Harte Trail.
Since 1990, the Assiniboine Forest has been maintained by the Winnipeg Charleswood Rotary Club.