FortWhyte Alive

About FortWhyte Alive

FortWhyte Alive is an urban nature oasis in Winnipeg, dedicated to connecting humans with nature. It offers a space for exploration, outdoor activities, and environmental education without leaving the city, fostering environmental stewardship and community engagement.

Products & Services

Experiences and Tours:Offers various outdoor experiences like hiking, cycling, skating, skiing, and wildlife observation, along with guided tours for groups.

Venue Bookings and Weddings:Provides spaces for events and weddings within a natural setting.

Educational Programs:Includes curriculum-informed K-12 school programs, forest school for families, and professional development for educators.

Day Camps:Organizes day camps for families to engage children in outdoor activities.

Gear Rentals:Offers equipment rentals to facilitate outdoor exploration.

Dining and Shopping:Features the Buffalo Stone Cafe with locally sourced food and the Nature Shop with environmentally-friendly gifts.

FortWhyte Farms:A program focused on bridging communities, creating learning and employment opportunities for youth, and growing healthy food.

Signature Events:Hosts special events like Sunset BBQ, Golf Classic, and Harvest Supper to support environmental education.

Specialties

Environmental Education Outdoor Recreation Wildlife Observation Sustainable Farming Community Engagement

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Government Grant T: - FT: Government Grant	A: 12400000 MR: - FA: $12.4 million FAN: 12400000	D: 2023-10-10 FD: 2023-10-10	2 investors

Government Grant Latest

2023-10-10

$12.4M

2 investors (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

R

Ryan Mitchell

Chair

J

Jane Johnston

Vice-Chair & Secretary

L

Liz Wilson

President & CEO

K

Kyle Friesen

Treasurer

D

Dr. Nora Casson

Trustee

T

Tammy Johnson

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Recent News

FortWhyte Alive Announces New Product Launch

2 days ago

Company unveils innovative solution to transform the industry, expanding market reach and capabilities...

Leadership Team Expands with Industry Veteran

1 week ago

New executive brings 20+ years of experience to accelerate growth and strategic initiatives...

Company Recognized as Industry Leader

2 weeks ago

Receives prestigious award for innovation and customer satisfaction in competitive market...

Key Competitors

C1

Competitor Alpha

Series B · $50M raised

C2

Competitor Beta

Series C · $120M raised

C3

Competitor Gamma

Series A · $25M raised

C4

Competitor Delta

Seed · $10M raised