Steinbach

Steinbach offers outdoor winter skating rinks and community celebrations, providing different reasons to visit. At the rinks, the activity you’re looking for makes the difference: one is intended for skating and shinny hockey, while the other is exclusively for recreational skating. Other notable experiences include Canada Day and Pioneer Days, with a parade and demonstrations.

Outdoor Skating Rinks in Winter

The City of Steinbach maintains a free public outdoor skating rink at the Southeast Event Centre. Located at the corner of Barkman Avenue and Elmdale Street, it can be used for skating and shinny hockey during the winter season, weather permitting. It’s a good choice for visitors who want to include shinny hockey as well as recreational skating.

The City also maintains another free public outdoor skating rink beside the Jake Epp Library at 255 Elmdale Street. During the winter season, weather permitting, this rink is for recreational skating only. Two specific landmarks make it easy to find your way: the Southeast Event Centre is at the corner of Barkman Avenue and Elmdale Street, while the Jake Epp Library is at 255 Elmdale Street. These locations make it easy to tell the two sites apart.

Community Celebrations and Pioneer Days

Every year, the City of Steinbach and the Mennonite Heritage Village work together to celebrate Canada Day. Together, they host a full day of family-friendly festivities. This is a distinct annual event, separate from the winter skating activities: the focus here is on a community celebration. The festivities are specifically described as family-friendly.

Another recurring event is Pioneer Days. Steinbach is widely known for its annual Pioneer Days Parade, which kicks off the Pioneer Days weekend. The parade celebrates the community’s roots and rich heritage.

Pioneer Days also includes demonstrations of steam power, as well as milling and threshing demonstrations. These activities complement the parade with engaging demonstrations of various tasks. This sets Pioneer Days apart from a single opening event: the weekend includes both the parade and these demonstrations. Together, they connect the celebrations to the community’s roots and heritage.

Seasonal skating rinks and annual celebrations offer different highlights when choosing when to visit. In winter, the focus is on weather-dependent use of the outdoor rinks; during Pioneer Days, the parade and demonstrations are the signature experiences. The community’s Canada Day celebration is another distinct event to consider when planning your trip.

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For the broader travel overview: Division No. 2.