I'm calling today's morning ride "The Man from the Creeks", because I made a point of riding along the three creeks of West Winnipeg:
Omand's Creek, Truro Creek, and Sturgeon Creek

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As always, I think 5:30 am is the best time to set out on a bike ride. It's cool, calm, and quiet. You have the streets and paths to yourself.
Wolseley Avenue closed to vehicular traffic on a weekday? You love to see it.
First stop was Omand Park, where Omand's Creek meets up with the Assiniboine River. I love this little footbridge, and the view across the river is just great.
First stop was Omand Park, where Omand's Creek meets up with the Assiniboine River. I love this little footbridge, and the view across the river is just great.
First stop was Omand Park, where Omand's Creek meets up with the Assiniboine River. I love this little footbridge, and the view across the river is just great.
First stop was Omand Park, where Omand's Creek meets up with the Assiniboine River. I love this little footbridge, and the view across the river is just great.
First stop was Omand Park, where Omand's Creek meets up with the Assiniboine River. I love this little footbridge, and the view across the river is just great.
There was some mist hanging over the baseball diamonds.

I wonder if the builders of this railway bridge had any idea this would become one of the most important pedestrian/cycling links in the city.
There was some mist hanging over the baseball diamonds.I wonder if the builders of this railway bridge had any idea this would become one of the most important pedestrian/cycling links in the city.
There was some mist hanging over the baseball diamonds.I wonder if the builders of this railway bridge had any idea this would become one of the most important pedestrian/cycling links in the city.
Next stop was Bruce Park, and its little bridge over Truro Creek. This might be my favourite hidden little spot in #Winnipeg. It's certainly one of the greenest.

So peaceful here.
Next stop was Bruce Park, and its little bridge over Truro Creek. This might be my favourite hidden little spot in #Winnipeg. It's certainly one of the greenest.So peaceful here.
Next stop was Bruce Park, and its little bridge over Truro Creek. This might be my favourite hidden little spot in #Winnipeg. It's certainly one of the greenest.So peaceful here.
I followed Truro Creek northward, and it's a nice path for the first 0.5 km, but after that it kind of gets hidden behind houses and other buildings. I followed it as best I could up to Silver Avenue.
I followed Truro Creek northward, and it's a nice path for the first 0.5 km, but after that it kind of gets hidden behind houses and other buildings. I followed it as best I could up to Silver Avenue.
I followed Truro Creek northward, and it's a nice path for the first 0.5 km, but after that it kind of gets hidden behind houses and other buildings. I followed it as best I could up to Silver Avenue.
Got onto the Yellow Ribbon Greenway, one of my favourite trails in the city. It stretches for about 6 km and is entirely off-street.

It skirts the south side of the airport, so it blends several modes of transportation and goes through some wonderful natural areas. Perfection!
Got onto the Yellow Ribbon Greenway, one of my favourite trails in the city. It stretches for about 6 km and is entirely off-street.It skirts the south side of the airport, so it blends several modes of transportation and goes through some wonderful natural areas. Perfection!
Got onto the Yellow Ribbon Greenway, one of my favourite trails in the city. It stretches for about 6 km and is entirely off-street.It skirts the south side of the airport, so it blends several modes of transportation and goes through some wonderful natural areas. Perfection!
Got onto the Yellow Ribbon Greenway, one of my favourite trails in the city. It stretches for about 6 km and is entirely off-street.It skirts the south side of the airport, so it blends several modes of transportation and goes through some wonderful natural areas. Perfection!
Got onto the Yellow Ribbon Greenway, one of my favourite trails in the city. It stretches for about 6 km and is entirely off-street.It skirts the south side of the airport, so it blends several modes of transportation and goes through some wonderful natural areas. Perfection!
The Living Prairie Museum and the adjacent small forest are so nice to bike through.
The Living Prairie Museum and the adjacent small forest are so nice to bike through.
The Living Prairie Museum and the adjacent small forest are so nice to bike through.
Then onto the third creek... Sturgeon Creek.

The Sturgeon Creek Greenway starts at Saskatchewan Avenue and runs for about 4 km down to the Assiniboine River.
Then onto the third creek... Sturgeon Creek.The Sturgeon Creek Greenway starts at Saskatchewan Avenue and runs for about 4 km down to the Assiniboine River.
Then onto the third creek... Sturgeon Creek.The Sturgeon Creek Greenway starts at Saskatchewan Avenue and runs for about 4 km down to the Assiniboine River.
Then onto the third creek... Sturgeon Creek.The Sturgeon Creek Greenway starts at Saskatchewan Avenue and runs for about 4 km down to the Assiniboine River.
Calling the Sturgeon Creek Greenway a pleasant ride doesn't do it justice. It might be mostly wide open, but you're still in a park beside a creek. It's great.
Calling the Sturgeon Creek Greenway a pleasant ride doesn't do it justice. It might be mostly wide open, but you're still in a park beside a creek. It's great.
Calling the Sturgeon Creek Greenway a pleasant ride doesn't do it justice. It might be mostly wide open, but you're still in a park beside a creek. It's great.
What also makes it great is that all the bridges were built high enough that the trail goes under them, so you're off road the entire time. It passes under Ness, Sturgeon, and Portage.
What also makes it great is that all the bridges were built high enough that the trail goes under them, so you're off road the entire time. It passes under Ness, Sturgeon, and Portage.
What also makes it great is that all the bridges were built high enough that the trail goes under them, so you're off road the entire time. It passes under Ness, Sturgeon, and Portage.
What also makes it great is that all the bridges were built high enough that the trail goes under them, so you're off road the entire time. It passes under Ness, Sturgeon, and Portage.
If you need any milling, I guess Grant's Old Mill has you covered!

There's a fish ladder here too. Interestingly, according to the interpretive sign, there are no sturgeon in Sturgeon Creek.
If you need any milling, I guess Grant's Old Mill has you covered!There's a fish ladder here too. Interestingly, according to the interpretive sign, there are no sturgeon in Sturgeon Creek.
If you need any milling, I guess Grant's Old Mill has you covered!There's a fish ladder here too. Interestingly, according to the interpretive sign, there are no sturgeon in Sturgeon Creek.
If you need any milling, I guess Grant's Old Mill has you covered!There's a fish ladder here too. Interestingly, according to the interpretive sign, there are no sturgeon in Sturgeon Creek.
You cross over Sturgeon Creek one last time in Woodhaven, and then it meets up with the Assiniboine River.
You cross over Sturgeon Creek one last time in Woodhaven, and then it meets up with the Assiniboine River.
You cross over Sturgeon Creek one last time in Woodhaven, and then it meets up with the Assiniboine River.
You cross over Sturgeon Creek one last time in Woodhaven, and then it meets up with the Assiniboine River.
After that I went down to Assiniboine Forest to ride the Preston Trail. It's a perfect path through a dense forest.
After that I went down to Assiniboine Forest to ride the Preston Trail. It's a perfect path through a dense forest.
After that I went down to Assiniboine Forest to ride the Preston Trail. It's a perfect path through a dense forest.
After that I went down to Assiniboine Forest to ride the Preston Trail. It's a perfect path through a dense forest.
After that I went down to Assiniboine Forest to ride the Preston Trail. It's a perfect path through a dense forest.
The traffic noise just fades away the further you get into Assiniboine Forest.
Then briefly back through Assiniboine Park
Then briefly back through Assiniboine Park
Then briefly back through Assiniboine Park
And over the bridge to the north side of the Assiniboine River.

My kids love this sculpture. It makes them feel like they're in the Arctic.
And over the bridge to the north side of the Assiniboine River.My kids love this sculpture. It makes them feel like they're in the Arctic.
And over the bridge to the north side of the Assiniboine River.My kids love this sculpture. It makes them feel like they're in the Arctic.
And over the bridge to the north side of the Assiniboine River.My kids love this sculpture. It makes them feel like they're in the Arctic.
And over the bridge to the north side of the Assiniboine River.My kids love this sculpture. It makes them feel like they're in the Arctic.
Back across Truro Creek at Bruce Park. The last two photos here are where it meets up with the Assiniboine River, although it's tough to see because of the dense foliage.
Back across Truro Creek at Bruce Park. The last two photos here are where it meets up with the Assiniboine River, although it's tough to see because of the dense foliage.
Back across Truro Creek at Bruce Park. The last two photos here are where it meets up with the Assiniboine River, although it's tough to see because of the dense foliage.
Back across Truro Creek at Bruce Park. The last two photos here are where it meets up with the Assiniboine River, although it's tough to see because of the dense foliage.
Then on to the new Empress Overpass at Portage Avenue, with a wonderful new bike lane!

Long-awaited, and much appreciated.
Then on to the new Empress Overpass at Portage Avenue, with a wonderful new bike lane!Long-awaited, and much appreciated.
Then on to the new Empress Overpass at Portage Avenue, with a wonderful new bike lane!Long-awaited, and much appreciated.
Then on to the new Empress Overpass at Portage Avenue, with a wonderful new bike lane!Long-awaited, and much appreciated.
The new Empress bike lane follows Omand's Creek up to where I had to turn off at St. Matthews.
The new Empress bike lane follows Omand's Creek up to where I had to turn off at St. Matthews.
The new Empress bike lane follows Omand's Creek up to where I had to turn off at St. Matthews.
The new Empress bike lane follows Omand's Creek up to where I had to turn off at St. Matthews.
And finally onto St. Matthews to head back home and start the work day.
I'm hoping this thread will inspire some of you to explore #Winnipeg more by bike.

Look at http://www.winnipeg.ca  and http://www.winnipegtrails.ca  (and follow @WinnipegTrails) for cycling maps and maps of these trails I was on today.

Our bike paths and creeks are wonderful!
Winnipeg Trails Association - Every trail starts at home.

Every trail starts at home.

http://www.winnipeg.ca
And yes, in case anyone is wondering, "The Man from the Creeks" is a nod to the wonderful and underappreciated Canadian author Robert Kroetsch:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1337591.The_Man_From_The_Creeks

He lived in #Winnipeg for a good portion of his life, and taught at @umanitoba.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Kroetsch
The Man From The Creeks by Robert Kroetsch

The Man From The Creeks book. Read 10 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Governor General's Award-winning author Robert Kroetsch tak...

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1337591.The_Man_From_The_Creeks
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