Snow shenanigans: Winnipeggers play after Manitoba blanketed over the weekend

Manitoba's dump ofsnow might have closed highways and caused some back pain for shovelers, but a number of Winnipeggers had fun in the fresh powder this weekend.

For some, it was especially exciting.

GreicyMarcano andHector Cruz experienced theirfirst taste of Canadian winter and first time playing in snow on Sunday. The couplefrom Venezuela spent the afternoon building a snowman in Assinioboine Park.

"It's my first winter with my family. It's very special. It's very different than South America," Marcano said."We enjoy the snow. It's very cold and we're very happy."

"It's really, really amazing with a spectacular view," Cruz added.

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Winnipeggers make the most of the first big dump of snow this winter

Kyle Danielstook his son Benjamin and nephew Deserae Lepine tobogganning at Garbage Hill.

"The snow is here, so we're taking full advantage of it," Daniels said in between trips down the hill.

When asked what his favourite part of the day was, Benjamin said, "Sliding down the hill and crashing ... We fell off of[the toboggan]."

"Yeah, it's been good times," Daniels added.

Jessica Espiritujoined a few friends at Garbage Hill to enjoy the snow and take a couple of spills.

"It's a nice, safe way to enjoy the weather and have fun with friends outside," she said.

Back in AssiniboinePark, ski volunteers Ihor and James Barwinskyset out to make tracks for fellow cross-country skiers to enjoy.

"The amount that came down, I'm quite surprised actually," Ihor said.

Even given the amount of snow, Ihor was pleased with the day it was relatively warm and sunny.

"It's not -30 C, so we're going to go with -3 C instead."