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| St. Andrew's-on-the-Red Anglican Church (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| Built between 1845 and 1899, St. Andrew's-on-the-Red Anglican Church (PHS) is the oldest stone church in Western Canada still used for public worship. This Gothic Revival church has massive walls, small painted windows, a steep roof and a full wooden steeple. A Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque commemorates the site. Kneeling benches are covered with buffalo hide and many original fixtures still remain. |
| St. François Xavier (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| 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. |
| Stott Site (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| 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) |
| The Boundary Commission - NWMP Route (CDC - Roblin-Cartwright) | |
| 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 |
| The Narrows (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| 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 |
| Trans-Canada Trail (Manitoba Recreational Trails Association) | |
| 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 |
| Wasagaming Townsite (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| 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) |
| West Hawk Lake (Manitoba Conservation (MD)) | |
| 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 |
| Whitemouth Municipal Museum (Whitemouth Municipal Museum/Heritage Day) | |
| 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. |
| Whiteshell Provincial Park (Manitoba Conservation (MD)) | |
| Whiteshell Provincial Park This spectacular park offers over 2,729 km²/1,689 mi² of dazzling waters and lush forests. Park visitors of all ages enjoy hiking, mountain biking, tennis, quiet beaches and water sports of all kinds. Over 200 lakes offer walleye, northern pike, perch, smallmouth bass and lake trout fishing excitement. A year-round playground, the Whiteshell offers winter lovers cross-country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, winter hiking, skating and snowmobiling. The park has three entrance points: Hwy. 1 from the east or west, from the south on the La Vérendrye Trail at Hwy. 44 and driving northward on PR 307. To enter the park from the north take Hwy. 11 on the La Vérendrye Trail to Seven Sisters on PR 307. Tel. 204-945-6784; toll-free: 1-800-214-6497; Web: www.manitobaparks.com E-mail: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca |
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