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| Brandon | |
| Brandon You Belong in Brandon - with its rich agricultural heritage and natural resources, the opportunity to explore becomes endless. Manitoba's second largest city, with a population of approximately 46,000, has gained valuable recognition for its ability to organize and host many world-class events. Come and discover the wonders of the "Wheat City" where hospitality is second to none! Web: tourism.brandon.com E-mail: brandontourism@wcgwave.ca Home to the Brandon Folk Music and Art Festival in July, Manitoba Summer Fair hosted in June, Manitoba Livestock Expo in November and the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in spring. |
| Beausejour Daylily Gardens | |
| The Beausejour Daylily Gardens (Zone 2B) are the coldest American Hemerocallis Society Display Garden in the world, and an MRLS Display Garden. Two acres with 600 daylily cultivars, 150 different irises, dozens of peonies, hundreds of lilies and other perennials, prairie hardy fruit trees and shrubs, picnic site, lawn checkers and bocce. Free admission. Open May to November. Tel. 204-268-3950; Web: beausejourdaylilygardens.com E-mail: beaudlg@mts.net Location: First Street North. |
| Melita | |
| Melita is the Hot Spot! Sunny, the 33 ft. Banana, and Breezy, the Blue Jay, invite you to come to Melita. Relax at the campground and enjoy the recreation activities available throughout the community. Outdoor pool, golf course, museums, interpretive nature trails, playgrounds, children's summer programs and more. |
| Legend of the White Horse Plain | |
| Legend of the White Horse Plain honours a tragic Aboriginal legend of a beautiful Assiniboin woman and her Cree bridegroom who were pursued by her rejected Sioux suitor. Location: junction of the Trans-Canada Hwy. and PTH 26 |
| Westman Reptile Gardens | |
| Westman Reptile Gardens - walk through this indoor exhibit of North America's most varied collection of reptiles, amphibians and arachnids under one roof. Home to over 300 animals including snakes, gators, crocs, lizards, frogs, spiders, bugs. Gift shop. Open April 1 to September 30, Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sundays and holidays 12 - 5 p.m.; October 1 to March 31, Tuesday to Saturday 12 – 6 p.m., Sundays and most holidays 12 – 5 p.m., closed Mondays. Tel. 204-763-4030 Web: www.reptilegardens.ca Location: 15 minutes east of Brandon, call for directions Wheelchair accessible |
| Foxwarren Memory Garden | |
| Foxwarren Foxwarren Memory Garden commemorates the pioneers with over 800 handcrafted stepping stones, flower beds and over 450 perennials along curved pathways on one acre of land. Open spring to fall, daily. Guided tours by appointment. Donations accepted. Tel. 204-847-2162/847-2218; fax: 204-847-2047; Website: www.mts.net/~foxsen/town |
| Whitemouth Municipal Museum | |
| Whitemouth The Whitemouth Municipal Museum includes machinery, an original trapper's shack, two log buildings, a Christ Anglican church, an artifacts building, train caboose, antique tractors, a historic home (1800-1900s), a two-man rail car with set of tracks, farm equipment and small household items. A cairn honours Dr. Charlotte Ross, "the iron rose." Heritage Day is in September. Open July and August 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and on request. Donations accepted. Campground, picnic area, shower and washroom located in adjacent Lions Park. Tel. 204-348-2109/348-2984/348-2300. |
| Sara the Camel | |
| Glenboro You'll see Sara the Camel, a 7 m/24 ft. high symbol of the Spirit Sands and a portion of the prow of the S.S. Alpha, a steamboat that went aground in 1885 in the Assiniboine River. Location: Camel Park at the junction of PTH 2 and 5. |
| 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. Tel. 204-476-8811; toll-free: 1-866-893-0381; Website: www.lilyfestival.com E-mail: info@lilyfestival.com |
| Miner Statue | |
| Miner Statue stands 4 m/13 ft, and was erected in 1981 as part of the city's 25th anniversary celebrations. Location: Mystery Lake Rd., Hwy. 6 |
| Winnipeg Beach | |
| Enjoy a revival of the glory days of Winnipeg Beach during Boardwalk Days in July. The Wonderful Winter Weekend in February hosts many outdoor activities. Live entertainment all summer on outdoor stage. Tel. 204-389-5126; fax: 204-389-2019; Web: www.winnipegbeach.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. |
| Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site (PHS) | |
| Inglis Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site (PHS) is the last remaining row of standard country grain elevators. Five elevators still stand intact beside an abandoned rail line in sharp contrast to the demolition of thousands of elevators experienced in numerous prairie towns. Guided tours, interpretive centre and arts and crafts gift shop. Open May long weekend to September long weekend, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Guided tours by reservation year-round. Admission charged. Tel. 204-564-2243 Fax: 204-564-2617 E-mail: iahc@mts.net Location: along Railway Avenue |
| Thunderbird Nest | |
| Thunderbird Nest The Thunderbird Nest was constructed to attract the Thunderbird as a guardian spirit. A trail leads to five beautiful hand-painted signs describing the legend and a rock formation of the nest depressed in the ground. The Ojibway (Anishinabe) people still perform ceremonies at the site. The legendary Thunderbird is often described as a super eagle, capable of transforming into a man, and able to cause lightning by the flashing of its eyes. It has been thought by the Aboriginals to be the guardian of mankind against his mortal enemy, the horned serpent of the underworld. Tel. 204-767-2101; Web: www.mts.net/~alonsacd Location: 3 km/2 mi. west of The Narrows on Hwy. 68. |
| Keystone Centre | |
| Keystone Centre is one of the largest consolidated convention, entertainment, agriculture and recreation complexes in Canada with 540,000 sq. ft. under one roof. It assembles three arenas, a curling club, convention/trade show space, livestock stabling facilities amidst 90 acres of grounds and parking and the state-of-the-art Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence. Tel. 204-726-3500 Fax: 204-727-5552 Web: www.keystonecentre.com E-mail: info@keystonecentre.com Location: 1-1175-18th Street |
| Trembowla Cross of Freedom Historic Site and Museum (PHS) | |
| Trembowla Cross of Freedom Historic Site and Museum (PHS) is the site of the first Ukrainian Catholic Divine Liturgy held in Canada in 1897. St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, preserved as the oldest in Canada (1898), a monument of the first Ukrainian Catholic Bishop Nykyta Budka, a grotto, pioneer home, Trembowla school and other historic buildings and plaques are also on site. Open daily, end of May to end of August, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by appointment. Donations accepted. Tel. 204-638-9641, 204-638-4609, 204-655-3376 or museum 204-638-9047. Location: 8.8 km/5 mi. northwest of Valley River, off Hwy. 362 on Hwy. 491, Trembowla Road. |
| St. Malo & District | |
| St. Malo is known for its beaches, campgrounds, cottages, Summer Festival, Winter Festival, Family Hockey Tournament Weekend and outdoor pilgrimage at its famous Shrine and Grotto. Web: www.jadorestmalo.ca Location: off Hwy. 59 on Beach Road near St. Malo Provincial Park. |
| Selkirk | |
| Selkirk - The City of Selkirk established in 1882 is named after Thomas Douglas, Fifth Earl of Selkirk who relocated hundreds of Scottish and Irish settlers to the shores of the Red River. Selkirk, St. Andrews and St. Clements offer year-round activities, golf, arts, culture and historic sites, festivals and more. Some of Manitoba's greatest beaches are within its boundaries. Winter activities include ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Tel. 204-482-2022; toll-free: 1-800-894-2621; fax: 204-482-2033; Website: www.redrivernorthtourism.com E-mail: info@northredcfdc.com |
| M.S. River Rouge Tours | |
| The M.S. River Rouge offers afternoon and evening 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: Redwood Dock, Redwood & Main St. |
| Lord Elphinstone House | |
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| Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary | |
| Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary and Visitor Centre provides an upclose view of goslings in spring and fall during migration. The Centre features an interpretive program, displays, exhibits, self-guiding hiking trail and an observation gallery overlooking a small pond. Open daily May long weekend to September long weekend 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; September to Thanksgiving weekend, Friday to Sunday and holiday Mondays 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. September to Thanksgiving weekend. School programs and group bookings available. Tel. 204-369-3157. Location: .5 km east of Rennie on Hwy. 44. |
| Flin Flon | |
| This is a thriving mining community and vacationer's destination, nestled in the middle of nature's magnificence. Located on the Manitoba/Saskatchewan boundary of the 54th parallel, Flin Flon is part of the Precambrian Amisk Volcanic Belt. This city is rich in culture and hosts the Flin Flon Trout Festival in June and the Bust the Winter Blues Festival in February. Tel. 204-687-4518; fax: 204-687-4456; Web: www.cityofflinflon.com E-mail: flinflonchamber@mts.net |
| Snow Lake Murals | |
| The Snow Lake Murals pictorially represent the unique mining history and culture of the area. Tel. 204-358-2551. |
| 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. |
| St. Claude | |
| The Saint-Claude Roman Catholic Church was designed by architect Etienne Gaboury who designed the Saint-Boniface Cathedral. With its long narrow tinted windows, the interior is as unconventional in concept as is its unusual exterior and surrounded by beautiful gardens. Open by appointment.
Tel. 204-379-2434; 204-379-2323
Location: 84 PR 240 South Saint-Claude has the world's second largest Smoking Pipe commemorating early settlers who came from Saint-Claude, Jura, France, whose main industry was the manufacturing of smoking pipes. Location: First Street The Dairy Museum of Manitoba features local dairying from early practices to modern processing, agricultural exhibits, a one-room school, a chapel museum and old CPR station. Open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in July and August. Admission charged. Tel. 204-379-2156, 204-379-2228 Location: Parc Mile 60 Park The Saint-Claude Cenotaph, inaugurated July 14, 1921, is dedicated to soldiers who died in wars throughout the world. Location: Taché Street Visit Saint-Claude Community Gardens, a kilometer of gardens where artists-gardeners gather to plant and maintain these local gardens, award winners of Communities in Bloom 2004. Parc Mile 60 Park is a new outdoor recreation area named for the 60-mile water tank used to fill the original steam engines coming from Winnipeg. The park offers four baseball grounds and soccer pitches and plans for volleyball, tennis and badminton facilities. It is also the site for the village campsite. The former gaol has been restored and is now open as a museum and tourist attraction. The building also houses the new Saint-Claude tourist office serving Saint-Claude and the region. Location: Hwy. 240 and 1st Street |
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