FortWhyte Alive’s newest matriarchs were out in full force on Mother’s Day along with their new additions – five baby calves.
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FortWhyte Alive bison A mother and baby bison take a stroll during FortWhyte Alive’s Mother’s Day Baby Bison Walk on May 10, 2026. The plain bison has long been a symbol of Manitoba. The animal was on the Great Seal of Manitoba in 1870 to represent the province’s Indigenous people, who used the bison for both food and clothing. (Gary Robson/CTV News Winnipeg)
FortWhyte Alive bison FortWhyte Alive’s bison herd enjoys a rest on May 10, 2026 in Winnipeg, Man. The herd has expanded its ranks considerably, as of late, with five baby calves born in the last two weeks alone. (Gary Robson/CTV News Winnipeg)
FortWhyte Alive bison A baby calf leads an adult bison on a stroll on May 10, 2026. The herd was the main attraction at FortWhyte Alive for a Mother’s Day-themed event, aimed at showing off the organization’s expanding herd and exploring the history of the iconic Prairie species, which almost disappeared despite being an emblem for the province. (Gary Robson/CTV News Winnipeg)
FortWhyte Alive bison Bison big and small take a drink from a pond at FortWhyte Alive on May 10, 2026. The bison herd, which added five calves over the last two weeks, was on full display to celebrate Mother’s Day. The new additions join 35 adult bison already on site. (Gary Robson/CTV News Winnipeg)
FortWhyte Alive bison A bison and her calf graze on Mother’s Day on May 10, 2026 at Winnipeg’s FortWhyte Alive. (Gary Robson/CTV News Winnipeg)
