We kept this list tight—only the good stuff Winnipeg families will actually use all winter. Most items come from Canadian makers or indie shops, and we’ve included prices and direct links.
Wrap it up, then come bounce it off at Flying Squirrel Winnipeg.
Flying Squirrel Winnipeg e-gift card & jump passes
When in doubt, give airtime. Gift cards work for tickets, parties and snacks at the Drey Café, and you can set the amount. Current Winnipeg ticket prices: $23 (60 min), $30 (90 min), $40 (120 min); toddler (6 & under) from $14. Buy on the Winnipeg tickets page. Flying Squirrel Sports
Flying Squirrel grip socks (stocking stuffer)
Required for jumping and reusable—grab a couple pairs so you’re always park-ready. $3.50/pair (available in-park). Flying Squirrel Winnipeg
Faber “North Kid” snowshoes (Québec-made) — ~$70 CAD
A heritage Canadian brand (est. 1870) that builds kid-tough snowshoes. The North Kid is light, grippy and simple to strap on—perfect for family loops at Kildonan Park or St. Vital. See the Faber page for specs, or buy the Kids’ North at Decathlon for $70 CAD. Faber snowshoes
GV Kid Trail snowshoes (Québec) — $75–$125 CAD (typical at indie shops)
Easy bindings + great flotation = less fiddling, more exploring. We like GV because kids can actually walk well in them right away. Independent Canadian retailers list Kid Trail models around $75–$125 CAD (watch for seasonal sales). Snowshoes Canada
HockeyShot Extreme Passing Kit (Canadian brand) — $269.99 CAD
Basement-proof skill builder: a clamp-on passer + roll-up shooting pad that fires passes back for one-timers and quick hands. It’s durable, flat-stores behind a sofa, and actually gets used between practices. Buy direct from HockeyShot ($269.99 CAD). HockeyShot
INDO BOARD Original (Canada distributor) — $104.25 CAD
Rainy-day energy outlet that doubles as core training for board sports. Kids invent new moves constantly; parents end up on it too. The Canada store lists the price at $104.25 CAD (down from $139). Indoboard
Landyachtz “Dinghy Blunt Synth” complete (Vancouver brand; indie shop) — $184.99 CAD
A compact cruiser skateboard with a wider, confidence-boosting platform—great for newer riders and durable enough to pass to younger siblings. Sold by Flatspot (independent Canadian skate shop) for $184.99 CAD. Flatspot Longboard Shop
ESLA T2 kids’ kicksled (imported by a small Edmonton business) — $359 CAD
Stand, kick, glide: it turns any snowy sidewalk or river trail into a grin-factory for kids ~3–6. A memorable, screen-free winter experience. Buy from Kicksled Canada (small Canadian importer), $359 CAD. Kicksled Canada
Pelican “Nomad 40” kids’ sled (Canadian brand) — $49.98 CAD
Simple, tough, and fast—grooved bottom for straight tracking, side rope for towing back up the hill. Family-owned Algonquin Outfitters lists it at $49.98 CAD. Algonquin Outfitters
Slackline for the backyard: Slackline Industries “Base Line” 50 ft — ~$60–$80 CAD
Balance training that fits in a tote bin. The Base Line is beginner-friendly and grows with kids as they try tricks. Canadian retailers often list it ~$59–$79 CAD; check Climb On (indie shop) or other Canadian sellers. Climb On Equipment
On-theme cuddle: “Jumper” flying squirrel plush — $21.95 CAD
“Jumper” by Douglas is a soft, realistic flying squirrel—perfect stocking size—from Canadian indie retailers (e.g., $21.95 CAD at Tuesday’s Bookshop; also at Urban Nature Store). Tuesdays Bookshop
Winnipeg winters demand gifts that can handle real play, real cold, and real energy. This guide is built for that: practical, active, and tied to Canadian and independent.
Load up on gear, grab some jump time, and give your family a season of motion instead of more “stuff.”
