In Winnipeg, Experience Manitoba Winters to the Fullest Thanks to KOMBI Beanies

Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba, is close to the centre of North America. With a population of 705,244 (2016 census), Winnipeg is Manitoba’s largest city. At its heart lies The Forks, a traditional meeting place at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers with a history that stretches back 6,000 years. Today, the site offers diverse activities attracting people year-round.

In winter, visitors can walk, run, sled, or skate at The Forks. The Red River Mutual Trail is one of the longest naturally frozen skating trails in the world, while Arctic Glacier Winter Park offers skating, hockey, and crokicurl rinks. Crokicurl, a combination of curling and a life-sized Crokinole board, was invented in Winnipeg in 2017! 

Across the Esplanade Riel Footbridge (or the Provencher Bridge by car), the Saint Boniface Ice Climbing Tower, the first of its kind in North America, rises 20 free-standing metres above Winnipeg’s French Quarter. 

Like Indigenous peoples before them, Europeans established trading centres at the forks of the rivers. In 1738, the first fort was built by the French. Settlers then arrived in 1812 with the founding of the Red River Colony, which became the City of Winnipeg upon incorporation in 1873. 

Today, Winnipeg is a multicultural city, an important transportation hub with a diversified economy, and host to many annual festivals, including western Canada’s largest winter festival – the Festival du Voyageur in February. For more of what this part of Manitoba has to offer, check out Tourism Winnipeg’s top 10 roundup of winter activities. 

KOMBI beanies are designed for winter in Winnipeg, Manitoba

At KOMBI, keeping you warm from head to toe has been our commitment since 1961. You can depend on KOMBI beanies for lasting warmth, comfort, and dryness in all kinds of winter conditions thanks to proprietary technologies developed by our partners, the world’s leading warmth and protection experts. Among them are polyester drirelease^® linings for wool-blend beanies and ACCU-DRI^® moisture wicking micro-polyester for helmet beanies. In fact, what is true of KOMBI beanies is true of all KOMBI products. They are insulated, breathable, waterproof, quick-dry, and many also offer wind protection and odor control. 

Make the most of winter in Winnipeg (MB) with KOMBI beanies

Winter in Winnipeg is cold, with January highs and lows averaging −16.4°C and −21°C. Temperatures can sometimes drop below −40°C and low wind chill values are common in Winnipeg. Winnipeg has a reputation for being a windy city and legend has it that Portage and Main is the windiest intersection in Canada.

Winnipeg’s long winters translate into lots of opportunities to play outside. That means stylish, comfortable, and – especially – warm winter beanies are a must. The unisex Tall Tree Jacquard Beanie, for example, is made from a merino wool blend and is partially lined with polyester drirelease^®. Featuring a sleek forest pattern, this KOMBI beanie is designed and made in Canada to keep you dry throughout the Manitoba winter. As for the Unisex Active Warm Helmet Beanie, it’s made from moisture-wicking ACTIVE WARM stretch polyester comfortable enough to be worn alone or under a helmet, depending on the intensity of your activity – and the weather! 

Where to find KOMBI beanies in Winnipeg, Manitoba

KOMBI is your best ally against the cold, with warmth that goes far beyond degrees. KOMBI beanies and other accessories give you a feeling of confidence and care that you can take with you wherever you go. Shop online or find a store near you in Winnipeg with our store locator.