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| Arden | |
| Arden See a turn-of-the-century general store and buildings circa 1900 featuring fieldstone foundations. The world's largest crocus is a 10 ft tall replica of Manitoba's floral emblem. The swinging bridge spans 100 feet across the Whitemud River. A fast-vanishing prairie icon, the traditional wooden grain elevator still stands as a beacon of the past. Tel. 204-368-2202. | |
| Box 141 ARDEN, MB CANADA R0J 0B0 Tel: 204-368-2202 Fax: 204-368-2278 Web: www.ardenmb.ca | |
| Symonds Kiosk | |
| Symonds Kiosk is dedicated to the railroaders of the Rossburn Subdivision of the Canadian National Railways. The display board contains a schematic of the Rossburn Subdivision with many railway related pictures from the various places it served, and photos of Sandy Lake area pioneer families. Tel. 204-585-2419; E-mail: esymonds@mts.net | |
| Box 146, 412 Railway Avenue SANDY LAKE, MB CANADA R0J 1X0 Tel: 204-585-2419 Email: esymonds@mts.net | |
| Midwinter Heritage Site | |
| Midwinter Heritage Site is a century-old one-room school house converted to a museum. Bus tours by reservation. Open June to August, Wednesday to Sunday, 2 - 4 p.m. Tel. 204-426-5510, 204-287-2316; Web: www.rmofreynolds.com Location: just off Hwy. 1, 100 km east of Winnipeg or 12 km west of Falcon Lake | |
| Box 73 East Braintree, MB CANADA R0E0L0 Tel: 204-287-2316/204-426-5510 Fax: 204-885-6013 Email: feilberg@mymts.net Web: www.rmofreynolds.com | |
| Tall-grass Prairie Preserve | |
| Tolstoi Much of the land in the Tall-grass Prairie Preserve was originally settled in 1896 by pioneers from Bukovinia in the western Ukraine. Over 2,000 hectares of tall-grass prairies are protected within this preserve near Tolstoi and Gardenton. It is home to over 150 plant species. From April to October it is in constant metamorphosis. Accessible year-round for hiking and walking with a 1.6 km self-guiding interpretive trail. Vehicle access and some other activities may be limited. On-site signage. Tel. 204-943-9029 Web: www.naturemanitoba.ca E-mail: naturemanitoba@mts.net Location: 3.2 km/2 mi east of Tolstoi on PR 209, on the south side of the highway | |
| 401 - 63 Albert Street WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3B 1G4 Tel: 204-943-9029 Fax: 204-943-9029 Email: info@naturemanitoba.ca Web: www.naturemanitoba.ca | |
 Riverbank Discovery Centre and Trail System | |
| Riverbank Discovery Centre is home to the Brandon & Region Tourism Centre, Brandon First and Ducks Unlimited Canada offices. The Centre contains tourism information on the area, Canada and the U.S., souvenirs and interpretive information on the natural beauty of the area. It serves as a starting point for the extensive Assiniboine Riverbank Trail system. The trails run 17 km/10.5 mi. along the Assiniboine River, including a network of parks and pathways linked to the Red Willow pedestrian bridge. The trail system ranges from natural river bottom forest to paved lit walkways, linking many sports venues to downtown. Open year-round. Tel. 204-729-2141; toll-free 1-888-799-1111; Web: www.riverbank.mb.ca E-mail: info@riverbank.mb.ca Location: 545 Conservation Drive. | |
| 1 - 545 Conservation Drive BRANDON, MB CANADA R7A 7L8 Toll Free: 1-888-799-1111 Tel: 204-729-2141 Fax: 204-729-2139 Email: brandontourism@wcgwave.ca Web: www.brandontourism.com | |
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| IMAX Theatre | |
| IMAX Theatre puts you in the picture like no other movie can. Experience amazing IMAX 3D movies on the giant six-storey screen. You won't believe your eyes! Variety of shows playing daily. Tel. 204-956-4629 (showtimes and ticket information); fax: 204-956-1697; Website: www.imaxwinnipeg.com E-mail: info@imaxwpg.com Location: Level 3 - 393 Portage Avenue in Portage Place Shopping Centre. | |
| Y003 - 393 Portage Avenue WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3B 3H6 Toll Free: 1-800-356-4629 Tel: 204-956-4629 Fax: 204-956-1697 Email: info@imaxwpg.com Web: www.imaxwinnipeg.com | |
| Atikaki Provincial Wilderness Park | |
| Atikaki Provincial Wilderness Park A spectacular 3,997 km² acres of rugged forest, rock outcrops, glassy lakes and wild rivers accessible only by air or canoe. Prehistoric rock paintings can be seen along the rivers. These fragile links with the past were created for ritual purposes hundreds of years ago. 300 to 500 caribou are in the park. The park is still virtually untouched by man, a true wilderness. Website: www.manitobaparks.com E-mail: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca | |
| 200 Saulteaux Cresc. WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3J 3W3 Email: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca Web: www.manitobaparks.com | |
| La Verendrye Trail | |
| La Vérendrye Trail - Experience the adventurous heart of northeastern Manitoba’s historical and cultural past of the fur traders by exploring the five Travel Corridors, each with its own uniqueness. Enjoy world-class beaches, golfing, hiking, mountain biking, museums, fishing, wildlife photography and parks. Winter brings romantic getaways, cross-country ski trails, ice fishing derbies and snowmobiling over 3,000 km of groomed trails. Experience summer festivals, unique shopping experiences, and family activities. Follow the yellow and blue signs of La Vérendrye appearing on the designated highways in eastern Manitoba. Contact: Eastman Tourism, Tel. 204-451-1757; E-mail: admin@eastmantourism.ca | |
| PO Box 28040 RPO North Kildonan Winnipeg, MB CANADA R2G 4E9 Tel: 204-451-1757 Email: admin@eastmantourism.ca Web: www.eastmantourism.ca | |
| Neepawa | |
| Neepawa Neepawa is a Cree word meaning "abundance or plenty". The town is also known as the "World Lily Capital". The Neepawa & Area Lily Festival is celebrated the third full weekend in July. The star attraction is the Margaret Laurence Home. Tel. 204-476-8811; toll-free: 1-866-893-0381; Website: www.lilyfestival.com E-mail: info@lilyfestival.com | |
| Box 2376, 282 Hamilton Street NEEPAWA, MB CANADA R0J 1H0 Toll Free: 1-866-893-0381 Tel: 204-476-8811 Fax: 204-476-5528 Email: info@lilyfestival.com Web: www.lilyfestival.com | |
| Bluff Creek | |
| Bluff Creek Encounter three miles of wilderness paths through aspen forest along the shores of Lake Manitoba. Skeins of pelicans, beavers and whitetail deer can be observed. Woodland trail is a haven for cavity nesting birds including the rare red-headed woodpecker. A restored historic Anglican church is adjacent to the nature trail. Tel. 204-767-2101; Web: www.mts.net/~alonsacd Location: 1.6 km/1 mi. from Margaret Bruce Beach near Alonsa. | |
| Box 33 ALONSA, MB CANADA R0H 0A0 Toll Free: 1-888-698-7811 Tel: 204-767-2101 Fax: 204-767-2044 Email: alonsacd@mymts.net Web: www.mts.net/~alonsacd | |
| Canupawakpa Nature Trail | |
| The Canupawakpa Nature Trail winds for 1 km through riparian forest and bush and features rapids, beaver dams, towering elm, maple and ash trees and a wooden bridge over Oxbow Lake. Signs and brochures outline the story of its history. Open April to November. Tel. 204-877-3020; fax: 204-877-3090; Website: www.wsrcd.com Location: 2.3 km northeast of Reston. | |
| Box 339 RESTON, MB CANADA R0M 1X0 Tel: 204-877-3020 Fax: 204-877-3090 Web: www.wsrcd.com | |
| Ukrainian Museum and Village | |
| Ukrainian Museum and Village artifacts consist of clothing, small hand tools, one-room school, thatched roof clay house of early Ukrainian settlement, a picnic area and exhibits of the churches of the area. Open late May to early September 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Weekends by appointment. Admission charged. Tel. 204-425-3072/425-3501. | |
| Box 88 GARDENTON, MB CANADA R0A 0M0 Tel: 204-425-3072 | |
| Star Mound School Museum | |
| Snowflake A former schoolhouse (1886) with text books, records, the Star Mound School Museum is located in a park noted for spring crocuses. A sacred Aboriginal site is also located here. Open daily, April to October. Donations accepted. Tel. 204-873-2600. Location: 3 km/2 mi. west and 1.6 km/1 mi. north of Snowflake. | |
| Box 304 CRYSTAL CITY, MB CANADA R0K 0N0 Tel: 204-873-2600 | |
| The Pas | |
| The Pas The Pas, known as the "Gateway to the North," is actually three distinct communities: the Town of The Pas, The Opaskwayak Cree Nation, and the rural municipality of Kelsey, which includes the farming community, Wanless and village of Cranberry Portage. Major events include the Chamber's Annual Trade Show and Sale, Northern Manitoba Trappers' Festival, Opaskwayak Indian Days, agricultural fair and exhibition, and the Bill Bannock Fishing Classic. The area abounds with exciting year-round recreational opportunities. Tel. 204-623-7256; fax: 204-623-2589; Website: www.thepaschamber.com E-mail: tpinfo@mts.net | |
| 1559 Gordon Ave. The Pas, MB CANADA Tel: 204-623-4269 Web: www.tpcrc.com/ | |
| M.S. River Rouge Cruise Ship | |
| The M.S. River Rouge Cruise Line offers afternoon and evening sight-seeing cruises 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. daily and 10:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tel. 204-774-7009 Web:www.theriverrouge.com Dock location: Alexander Dock on Waterfront Drive (By the Forks) | |
| 44100C - 1155 Main St. WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R2W 3S0 Tel: 204-774-7009 Email: theriverrouge@gmail.com Web: www.msrouge.com | |
| Clearwater Lake Provincial Park | |
| Clearwater Lake Provincial Park The water of Clearwater Lake is so clear the bottom is visible at 11 m/35 ft. It's a prime habitat for trophy-size lake trout, northern pike and whitefish. Accessible by a self-guiding trail is a natural phenomenon called "the caves," huge slabs of rock broken off the dolomite cliffs. Much of the park's 595 sq. km/ 230 sq. mi. area is made up of coniferous forests yielding a rich variety of berries and wildflowers. The park offers fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, overnight lodging and camping. Tel. 204-945-6784; toll-free: 1-800-214-6497. Location: 18 km/11 mi. north of The Pas at junction of PTH 10 and 287. | |
| 200 Saulteaux Cresc. WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3J 3W3 Email: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca Web: www.manitobaparks.com | |
| La Barrière Park | |
| This 323 acre park hugs the banks of the La Salle River, just outside the southern edge of the City of Winnipeg. Areas have been developed for walking and cross-country skiing. Picnic sites and sport fields are located along side of a large paved parking lot. Park admission is free, open year-round. For guided tours please call 204-832-0167, to book a picnic site or athletic field call 311 in Winnipeg or toll-free 1-877-311-4974. Web: winnipeg.ca/publicworks/parks/parksandfields.asp Location: 6 km south of the intersection of Waverley and the Perimeter Highway. | |
| 105 - 1155 Pacific Avenue WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3E 3P1 Toll Free: 1-877-311-4974 Tel: 311/ Fax: 204-986-3860 Web: www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/parksandfields | |
| Stott Site (PHS) | |
| The rich animal and plant resources of this portion of the Assiniboine Valley sustained First Nations long before Europeans settled the area. The Stott Site is an important archaeological bison kill area where bones and artifacts dating back at least 1,200 years have been found. A bison enclosure is reconstructed with a viewing platform. Location: Grand Valley Provincial Park. (PHS) | |
| Main Floor, 213 Notre Dame Avenue WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3B 1N3 Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 Tel: 204-945-2205 Fax: 204-948-2384 Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html | |
| Pine Point Rapids | |
| Pine Point Rapids, this 8.2 km trail consists of two loops through the boreal forest along the Whiteshell River, past waterfalls and rapids. Allow four hours to hike the entire trail. Location: north of Betula Lake on PR 307. | |
| 200 Saulteaux Cresc. WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3J 3W3 Email: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca Web: www.manitobaparks.com | |
| Birds Hill Provincial Park | |
| Birds Hill Provincial Park Featuring hills and ridges formed by ancient glaciers, this 35 sq km/22 sq mi park has a lake, oak and aspen forests, native prairie wildflowers (including several species of rare orchids), deer, waterfowl and songbirds. Facilities include camping, swimming, picnic sites, a riding stable, a restaurant, a beach concession and a convenience store. There are 30 km/18.5 mi of trails for walking and cross-country skiing and a 7.2 km/4.5 mi paved bicycle and roller blading trails. Interpretive programs are available on a year-round basis for groups of all ages. Every July the park hosts the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Tel. 204-945-6784; toll-free: 1-800-214-6497. Location: 24 km/15 mi northeast of Winnipeg on Hwy. 59. | |
| 200 Saulteaux Cresc. WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3J 3W3 Email: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca Web: www.manitobaparks.com | |
| Gimli | |
| The name comes from ancient Norse mythology and means “Home of the Gods”. Located on the west shore of the world’s tenth largest freshwater lake, Gimli is the heart of New Iceland. Stroll along the sandy beaches, swim, fish, rent a kayak, golf, explore unique shops, restaurants, galleries and museums. Walk along the Gimli harbour, look at the numerous historic murals painted along the seawall by local artists. Enjoy the Islendingadagurinn (Icelandic Festival) held on the August long weekend, the Gimli Film Festival in July. Tel. 204-642-6650 Toll-free: 1-866-642-6650 Fax: 204-642-6660 Web: www.gimli.ca E-mail: gimli@rmgimli.com | |
| Box 1246 GIMLI, MB CANADA R0C 1B0 Tel: 204-642-6697 Fax: 204-642-6660 Email: gimlicdc@rmgimli.com Web: www.gimli.ca | |
| Spirit Way | |
| Spirit Way, the award winning walking and biking pathway, highlights 16 remarkable points of interest including Canada's largest photo-real mural of a Robert Bateman wolf painting, start of Canada's largest rockface sculpture, an aviation tribute, scenic vistas and more. Tel. 204-677-1490. Web: www.thompsonspiritway.ca | |
| c/o North Central Development Corp. THOMPSON, Box 1208, 3 Station Road, MB CANADA R8N 1P1 Toll Free: 1-800-WOLF-FUN Tel: 204-677-1490/204-778-7434 Email: info@thompsonspiritway.ca Web: www.thompsonspiritway.ca | |
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| Narcisse Wildlife Management Area | |
| Narcisse Wildlife Management Area This is the setting where tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes emerge from the limestone sinkholes and tangle in a mating ritual during the first two weeks in May. They return to their dens in early September remaining active and visible until cool weather forces them underground. Location: PTH 17, 6 km/4 mi. north of Narcisse. | |
| Box 24 - 200 Saulteaux Crescent WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3J 3W3 | |
| Binscarth Gordon Orr Memorial Museum | |
| Binscarth Gordon Orr Memorial Museum exhibits a wonderful collection of artifacts specific to the area. Open Monday to Friday mid-June to mid-August. Donations accepted. Tel. 204-532-2217 (summer) and 204-532-2223 (after August 31). Location: 19 km/11 mi. south of Russell on Hwy. 16. | |
| Box 24 BINSCARTH, MB CANADA R0J 0G0 Tel: 204-532-2102 Fax: 204-532-2153 | |
| Pisew Falls-Kwasitchewan Falls | |
| Pisew Falls-Kwasitchewan Falls At Pisew Falls, the Grass River drops 13 m/ 42.7 ft., changes direction and jets down through a gorge. A short boardwalk leads to observation platforms. Another .5 km/.3 mi. trail leads to the Rotary Bridge over the Grass River below the falls giving access to trails leading to the top of Pisew Falls and to a 22 km return hiking trail to Kwasitchewan Falls, Manitoba's highest waterfall. Backcountry campsites are at the far end of the loop. Tel. 204-945-6784; toll-free: 1-800-214-6497. Location: between Wabowden and Thompson on Hwy. 6. | |
| 200 Saulteaux Cresc. WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3J 3W3 Email: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca Web: www.manitobaparks.com | |
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