Building a Resilient and Sustainable Future - FortWhyte Alive’s Green Transformation For the Love of Nature

At the heart of Manitoba's natural beauty lies FortWhyte Alive, an expansive 267-hectare oasis dedicated to environmental education and preserving Canada's rich heritage. Recently, the Richardson Interpretive Centre, a cornerstone of this sanctuary, underwent a profound transformation, solidifying its commitment to a more sustainable future.

The Richardson Interpretive Centre stands as a testament to FortWhyte Alive's dedication to sustainability. Following a comprehensive deep energy retrofit, the centre emerged as a greener, more efficient space, primed for sharing knowledge about the natural world to visitors of all ages.

The benefits have been impressive. In just a few months post-retrofit, electricity consumption plummeted by an astonishing 36%. This achievement underscores FortWhyte Alive's unwavering pledge to reduce its ecological footprint while enhancing its offerings.

The state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility sprawling over 1672 square meters at the south end of the campus promises to elevate the visitor experience, providing a gateway for individuals and schoolchildren to immerse themselves in FortWhyte's extensive environmental education and cultural history programs.

The Richardson Interpretive Centre at FortWhyte Alive is a model of sustainability, inclusivity, and accessibility. It not only serves as a current hub for learning and exploration but also provides a space to establish meaningful connection with nature for generations to come.

Quick facts

• Through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada invested more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.
• $25.3 billion of this funding supports social infrastructure in Canadian communities.