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| Assiniboine Trail | | The Assiniboine Trail commemorates an early transportation route used by Aboriginals, European explorers, fur traders and settlers. The trail runs along PTH 26 from St. François Xavier to Portage la Prairie. It follows the Assiniboine River as it passes through the historic river lot parishes. Métis families began settling in the area around 1814 and several of Manitoba’s oldest churches are located along the route. Contact: Central Plains Inc., 56 Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1. Tel. 204-856-5000; fax: 204-856-5006; Web: www.centralplains.mb.ca | | Web: www.rm-stfrancois.mb.ca |
| Sprague/Northwest Angle Provincial Forest | Sprague/Northwest Angle Provincial Forest
Sprague is the gateway to the Lake of the Woods and the Northwest Angle. Moose Lake Provincial Park and Birch Point Provincial Park, found within the forest, offer visitor accommodation, picnic area and campgrounds. Buffalo Bay is an international body of water bordering Manitoba, Ontario and Minnesota.Location: access via PTH 12 or the Trans-Canada and PR 308. | | Web: www.manitobaparks.com |
| Rennie, Seven Sisters | | As you move north through the park on PR 307 and 309, you are treated to miles of scenic beauty dotted with cosy resorts, campgrounds and peaceful picnic areas. The border towns of Rennie on Hwy. 44 and Seven Sisters on PR 307 offer a full line of services such as grocery stores, gas stations, hotels, motels and restaurants. | | Web: www.manitobaparks.com |
| 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 (year-round), 204-369-5470 (Summer/Fall). Location: .5 km east of Rennie on Hwy. 44. | | Web: www.manitobaparks.com |
| Parks Route | | This route follows PTH 5 from the Canada-USA border to the Saskatchewan-Manitoba Boundary, traversing through prairie and parkland geographic regions. It accesses four major Manitoba parks: Spruce Woods Provincial Park with its fascinating sand dunes; Riding Mountain National Park with its bison herds; Duck Mountain Provincial Park with its fishing and camping and Asessippi Provincial Park where Lake of the Prairies has been created. Contact: The Parks Route Association, Box 64, Cartwright, MB R0K 0L0. Tel. 204-529-2590; fax: 204-529-2288; Web: www.parksroute.ca E-mail: edocart@hotmail.com | | Web: www.cartwrightmb.ca |
| West Hawk Lake | | At 115 metres, West Hawk Lake on Hwy. 44, is the deepest in Manitoba. A meteorite is believed to have created the crater which eventually became a lake. This meteor impact site is one of those listed as a World Terrestrial Impact Structure. The townsite offers full amenities including a marina, accommodation and campground. Web: www.nrcan.gc.ca/ess E-mail: crater@grc.ca//gdcinfo.agg.nrcan.gc.ca | | Web: www.manitobaparks.com |
| Caddy Lake | | Caddy Lake on Hwy. 44 is the beginning of the ancient Whiteshell River canoe route. Gas, groceries, seasonal accommodations and camping are available on this picturesque lake. Activities include canoeing, fishing, boating, camping and hiking. | | Web: www.manitobaparks.com |
| The Boundary Commission - NWMP Route | | North West Mounted Police (NWMP) Route. The backbone of the Boundary Trail Heritage Region is a network of four historic Southern Manitoba trails from Emerson to the western Manitoba border, including the International Boundary Commission trail, the NWMP trail, and two pioneer settlement trails - the Post Road and Boiler Trail. Contact: Boundary Trail Heritage Region Inc., Box 64, Cartwright, MB R0K 0L0. Tel. 204-529-2590; fax: 204-529-2288; Web: www.bthr.ca E-mail: edocart@hotmail.com | | Web: www.cartwrightmb.ca |
| Trans-Canada Trail | | The world’s longest hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling trail, at over 18,000 km, spans all provinces and territories. In Manitoba, the 1,300 km trail extends from the Ontario border through Whiteshell Provincial Park and Grand Beach to Winnipeg, south through St. Malo to Emerson and westward through Spruce Woods Provincial Park, Neepawa to Russell, Roblin and the Saskatchewan border. Features year-round recreational activities, historical sites and communities. Many parts are still under construction. Contact: Manitoba Recreational Trails Association, 1007 Century Street, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0W4. Tel. 204-786-2688; fax: 204-945-1365; Web: www.mrta.mb.ca E-mail: mrta@mts.net | | Web: www.mrta.mb.ca |
| Kaleida | Kaleida
The cemetery at a stone Anglican church southwest of Darlingford contains gravestones of pioneer families. There is an excellent view of the sweeping Pembina River Valley to the south. Location: southwest of Darlingford, off PR 528. | | Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html |
| Asessippi Townsite | | The Asessippi Townsite was established in 1882 by the Shell River Colonization Company. When the railway failed to pass through the town, the inhabitants resettled in Roblin. Today, all that remains are the ruins of abandoned buildings. A commemorative plaque recalls the history of the town. | | Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html |
| The Narrows | The Narrows
At the Lake Manitoba Narrows a strong wind can send waves washing against the limestone rocks of an offshore island. The unique sound from the waves is said to be the Manitou, or Great Spirit (in Ojibway, “Manito-bau”). The legend survives in the Province’s name – Manitoba.
Location: on PTH 68, 60 km west of PTH 6 and 68 junction | | Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html |
| St. Andrew's-on-the-Red Anglican Church (PHS) | | St. Andrew's-on-the-Red Anglican Church is the oldest stone church in Western Canada built between 1845 and 1849 still used for public worship. This Gothic Revival stone church has massive stone walls, small painted windows, a steep roof and a full wooden steeple. A Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque commemorates the church site. Kneeling benches are covered with buffalo hide and many original fixtures still remain. (PHS) | | Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html |
| Falcon Lake Townsite | | The Falcon Lake Townsite off Hwy. 1 offers full amenities, campground, accommodation and an array of recreational activities on Falcon Lake. There's a professional golf course, miniature golf, tennis, horseshoes and a year-round riding stable. | | Web: www.manitobaparks.com |
| Churchill | Churchill
The Polar Bear Capital of the World is the only human settlement where polar bears can be observed in the wild. The bears tip the scale at over 1,300 pounds, stand 10 feet tall and can move with surprising speed and agility. Best viewing time is October to early November.
Churchill is also famous with birders - some 250 species of birds including the rare Ross Gull, nest or pass through on their yearly migrations.
In summer, white beluga whales surface and plunge in the blue-green waters of the Churchill River. You’ll be talking distance of the most vocal whales in the world. More than 3,000 beluga whales come in early July to feed and calve. Seals can also be seen in the harbour and caribou are frequently sighted along the coast.
Churchill, population 1,000, is accessible by air or the Hudson Bay Railway line, which was built over permafrost and muskeg in 1929 and required a crew of 3,000 to complete. The two-night, one-day trip on VIA Rail from Winnipeg to Churchill (1,600 km/1,000 mi.) provides comfortable bedrooms or roomettes and fine Manitoba cuisine in the dining car. Calm Air, Kivalliq Air run regular scheduled air service from Winnipeg, Thompson and Gillam year-round.
On the tundra, lichens and miniature shrubs and flowers bloom each spring and fall. A short distance inland are patches of taiga (sub-arctic) forest, with black spruce, scattered white spruce and a thick mat of lichens.
Visitors are awestruck upon seeing the haunting beauty of our aurora borealis (northern lights). Blue, green and white in colour, they swirl and dance in the still northern sky - with performances that can be seen on clear nights. According to legend, the northern lights will dance their way down to earth if you whistle at them. Why not give it a try? Website: www.churchill.ca E-mail: town@churchillmb.net | | Web: www.churchill.ca |
| Little Dance Hill | Pilot Mound
The community in the heart of the Pembina Valley was named for a mound that can be seen from 25 km/16 mi. away. It was known as Little Dance Hill by the Assiniboin First Nation and a landmark for explorers and settlers travelling across the prairie. | | Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html |
| Bannock Point | | Bannock Point features petroforms: stones laid out on the bedrock in the shapes of turtles, snakes, geometric designs and a Thunderbird. They are believed to have been made centuries ago by First Nations people for their value in teaching and healing ceremonies. Tel. 204-348-2846 (Nutimik Museum) for summer tour dates and times. Location: north of Pine Point Rapids. | | Web: www.manitobaparks.com |
| Shoal Lake | | This beautiful progressive community and surrounding area offer year-round recreation including fishing, hunting, golfing, camping, boating, swimming, birding and hiking, ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. The countryside is adorned with Ukrainian heritage sites, waterfowl and wildlife. Visit the Police and Pioneer Museum, Manitoba's only North West Mounted Police museum, and the Prairie Mountain Regional Museum with its heritage village and collection of horse-drawn vehicles. Open July and August or by appointment. Celebrate Just 4 U Daze (June) and the agricultural fair (mid-July). Tel. 204-759-3343; fax: 204-759-2740; Web: www.shoallake.ca E-mail: slrcdc@goinet.ca | | Web: www.shoallake.ca |
| Snow Lake | Snow Lake
The discovery of major ore deposits led to Snow Lake's development as a major mining centre. You will find excellent fishing, canoeing, abundant flora and fauna, resorts, a Manitoba Star Attraction mining museum, Sunset Bay beach. Enjoy history and view the Aboriginal pictographs dating back 1,500 years. Tel. 204-358-2551; fax: 204-358-7703; Website: www.snowlake.com Location: on PR 392. | | Web: www.snowlake.com |
| Miami Railway Station Museum | | Miami Railway Station Museum, built in 1889, is a national historic site depicting the life and times of the rural station agent. Open June to August, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays or by appointment. Admission charged. Tel. (204) 435-2013/435-2115. Location: Hwy. 23. | |
| Wasagaming Townsite (PHS) | | Wasagaming Townsite, on the south shore of Clear Lake, provides a variety of recreational activities including a fine 18-hole golf course, surfaced tennis courts, lawn bowling and canoeing. Motels, resorts, shops, restaurants, a cinema, campsites, a boat rental facility and a big dance hall are also found in the townsite. Two 1930s log buildings, the Park Theatre and the Wigwam Restaurant are designated as provincial heritage sites. Wasagaming Weekend is a true family affair. (PHS) | | Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html |
| Routes on the Red | | Explore the culture, geography, history and wildlife of Manitoba's Red River Valley with more than 20 self-directed tours. Walk in the footsteps of voyageurs, discover the legacy of glaciers and grasslands or cycle the shores of ancient Lake Agassiz. Comprehensive tour itineraries and fabulous reasons to walk, cycle, drive or paddle your way along the Red River are available. Web: www.routesonthered.ca | | Web: www.routesonthered.ca |
| 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; Web: www.rmgimli.com E-mail: rmgimli@rmgimli.com | | Web: www.nihm.ca |
| St. François Xavier | St. François Xavier
This community dates from 1823 when Cuthbert Grant, an outstanding Métis leader, established a Métis settlement. It was the home of Pascal Breland, an influential business and political figure, and Pierre Falcon, one of Manitoba's earliest song writers. Location: on PTH 26. | | Web: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/index.html |
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