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Our story

Incorporated in 1929, the Winnipeg Winter Club has been at the heart of the city for nearly a century.  Its roots in ice sports and formed from the Winnipeg Skating Club, a driving force behind its development was Donald Henderson Bains; captain of the Winnipeg Victorias when they captured hockey’s Stanley Cup in 1896 and 1901. Donald was also a national champion in figure skating and an active lacrosse player.  Recognizing the opportunity to bring communities together through sport and recreation, the Winnipeg Winter Club grew to offer racquet sports, swimming and bowling.

During the Second World War, the original facility at 51 Smith Street was requisitioned by the Department of National Defence and the members used the funds to purchase the current facility at 200 River Avenue, to which figure skating legend Barbara Ann Scott laid the building cornerstone in 1949.

The Club has continually evolved to meet the needs of its members—transitioning from bowling lanes, curling sheets and a bubble dome tennis area, to expanded arena with full-sized hockey rink, and introducing a modern fitness centre and dedicated child-minding space.

Member Owned Since 1929

The Winnipeg Winter Club is owned by the people who use and benefit from it – the members.  Each shareholder member holds an ownership interest in the Club, ensuring the club remains owned and governed by members.  This structure fosters a strong sense of community, shared responsibility, and collective pride in the Club’s success, aligning with its commitment to member-driven stewardship and long-term sustainability.

Shareholder information is available on the member portal.

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Mission

To build and support a community focused on the pursuit of excellence and life-long participation in active, healthy and social lifestyles.

Vision

To be Winnipeg’s premier athletic and social club for generations to come.

Board of Governors

  • Rob Znidarec, Vice President
  • Peter Hargraves, Past President
  • Caitlin Bouche
  • Iain Crozier
  • Sheri Gibbings
  • Adam Hughesman
  • Dan Lawson
  • Graeme MacDonald
  • Cheryl MacInnes
  • Liz Prall
  • John Peterson

Thank you to our member-owned and/or operated businesses for your sponsorship and advertising support.

  • RBC Dominion Securities
  • Canadian Countertops
  • Criticare
  • Culligan Water
  • Lambert Nemec Group
  • Show & Tell Agency
  • Sputnik Architecture