Rappelling down the Manitoba Hydro building for a good cause
A group of Manitobans came together at the top of Manitoba Hydro Place on Tuesday as part of the Easter Seals Drop Zone Challenge. The annual event sees participants rappel from the top of the building to raise funds for Manitoba Possible.
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Drop Zone Challenge Participants at the top of Manitoba Hydro Place as part of the Easter Seals Drop Zone Challenge on Aug. 18, 2026. The event raises money for Manitoba Possible – a non-profit that offers services and programs to those with disabilities. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Drop Zone Challenge The Manitoba Hydro sign is pictured at the top of Manitoba Hydro Place, located at 360 Portage Ave., on Aug. 18, 2026. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Drop Zone Challenge The view from the top of Manitoba Hydro Place on Aug. 18, 2026. As part of the Drop Zone Challenge, participants rappel 272 feet down the side of the building. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Drop Zone Challenge A Drop Zone Challenge participant gets ready to rappel down the side of Manitoba Hydro Place on Aug. 18, 2026. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Drop Zone Challenge A participant getting into gear for the Easter Seal Drop Zone Challenge on Aug. 18, 2026. Over the years, the event has raised nearly $2 million for Manitoba Possible. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Drop Zone Challenge A participant begins their descent down Manitoba Hydro Place as part of the Drop Zone Challenge on Aug. 18, 2026. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
