| Manitoba's vegetation reflects the general | | | | When summer suddenly appears it can be wonderful, |
| physiographic regions and responds to local influences | | | | with warm, sunny weather prevailing. |
| such as climate, soils, and topography. Cyclists will not | | | | Average temperatures for Winnipeg are slightly higher |
| see the tundra around the Hudson Bay, although | | | | than those experienced in the rest of the province. |
| northern cycling routes cross boreal or coniferous | | | | Southwestern Manitoba receives less precipitation on |
| forests. Mixed deciduous-coniferous, deciduous forests | | | | fewer days, while higher elevations, such as Riding |
| and aspen parkland (aspen groves mixed with | | | | Mountain, tend to receive higher rainfall or snow over |
| grasslands or fields) in southwestern and central | | | | approximately the same number of days. |
| Manitoba, travel past rare remnant tall-grass and | | | | Wind is an important consideration for outdoor |
| mixed-grass prairie among the croplands. | | | | activities. When the wind does blow from the north, it is |
| Wildlife viewing is an asset to traveling in Manitoba, | | | | usually very strong. Winnipeg has the dubious |
| especially in the more remote and less populated | | | | distinction of being the windiest recording station in the |
| areas. Riding Mountain National Park excels in this | | | | province. In western Manitoba, easterly and westerly |
| regard, with elk, moose, deer, bear, and numerous | | | | winds prevail from April to October, although northern |
| fur-bearers and rodents among its resident species. | | | | winds are strong in April and May. In northern Manitoba |
| Watch for white-tailed deer, coyotes, foxes and | | | | (The Pas), winds tend to blow from the southeast and |
| rabbits along the roads of southern Manitoba. | | | | the west, although calm conditions are frequent in July |
| Manitoba's continental climate has benefits and | | | | and August. Throughout the province, winds are |
| disadvantages for travelers. The long and cold winters | | | | strongest in April and May. |
| preclude travelers for all but the hardiest enthusiasts. | | | | |
