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| Whiteshell Provincial Park | |
| 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 |
| Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage Village | |
| The Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage Village is a working museum and interpretive centre showcasing the multicultural history of rural life and farm communities of the Interlake region prior to 1930. Nestled on 12.9 ac between the Icelandic River and Highway 68, the village features five historic buildings completely restored, school, church, windmill, Parish Hall for private parties and community events, aboriginal encampment area, Ukrainian outdoor bake oven, 1921 CPR caboose. Tours from mid-June to September. Admission charged. Tel. 204-376-5079 Web: www.arborgheritagevillage.ca E-mail: info.admhv@mts.net |
| Grand Beach Provincial Park | |
| Grand Beach Provincial Park Resting along the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg, Canada's fifth largest lake and next to the historic La Vérendrye Trail, are powdery white sand beaches and grass-topped dunes that make this one of the top beaches in North America. The dunes reach as high as 8 m/30 ft. A lagoon supports many species of birds. An excellent place to swim, wind surf or hike, three excellent self-guiding walks: Spirit Rock Trail, Wild Wings Trail and the Ancient Beach Trail. The Park also features a campground, outdoor amphitheatre, picnic shelters, a restaurant, concession services and wheelchair access to the beach. Tel. 204-945-6784; toll-free: 1-800-214-6497. |
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| Caddy Lake Rock Tunnels | |
| Caddy Lake Rock Tunnels are rock caves created by railroad construction. Entrance by motor boat or canoe provides an interesting access to a wilderness campsite for a picnic, afternoon of fishing or to begin the 170 km Caddy Lake canoe route. Tel. 204-349-2201 for water levels. Location: boat access, north end of Caddy Lake. |
| 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. |
| Crow Wing Trail | |
| Crow Wing Trail, now part of the Trans-Canada Trail, closely parallels the original trail route. It connected the Red River Settlement to the railway hub of St. Paul, Minnesota, and wound through the scenic grounds of what is now the Saint-Pierre-Jolys Museum site. The first printing press of the Winnipeg Free Press was originally carried along this historic trail. |
| Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park | |
| Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park This historic vacation spot offers a famous sand beach, a restored boardwalk, outdoor stage, swimming, picnic areas, a marina and tennis courts. Nearby are restaurants, stores, churches and recreational facilities. It also boasts one of the best wind surfing bays on Lake Winnipeg. Tel. 204-945-6784; toll-free: 1-800-214-6497. Location: PTH 9, near PR 229. |
| 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. |
| 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: 204-358-2112; Website: www.snowlake.com Location: on PR 392. |
| Assiniboine Park | |
| Assiniboine Park comprises 153.26 ha (403.43 ac) on the Assiniboine River. The park’s highlight attraction is the Assiniboine Park Zoo, as well as the new Qualico Family Centre, expanded duck pond, Winnie-the-bear statue, walking and biking paths, a conservatory, the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden and a Tudor-style pavilion that is home to the Terrace 55 Restaurant and Pavilion Gallery Museum. The Lyric Theatre, the Mayors Grove, Citizens Hall of Fame, a French formal garden and English Garden are among the many pleasing sites. Facilities for tobogganing, cross-country skiing and ice-skating are available in the winter. Winnipeg’s only cricket tournaments are played in the park. The park may be accessed from Portage Avenue, via a footbridge over the Assiniboine River. Website: www.assiniboinepark.ca Location: junction of Park Boulevard and Wellington Crescent. | |
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| Lorna Smith Nature Centre | |
| Lorna Smith Nature Centre This protected habitat contains a variety of prairie plants and wildlife species in an untamed, natural setting. Tel. (204) 747-2530; fax: (204) 747-2956; Website: www.tmcd.ca Location: near Boissevain. |
| High Bluff (PHS) | |
| High Bluff The eastern Dakota (Sioux) of Minnesota traditionally built "cunkaske" - wooden palisades, piles of stones and earthen entrenchments - around their camps and villages for protection. This is the site of a cunkaske and known as The Flee Island Entrenchment. Location: on PR 277, 10 km/6 mi. north and .5 km/.3 mi. west of High Bluff. (PHS) |
| Bloodvein River | |
| The Bloodvein River, a Canadian Heritage River, originates in Ontario and flows through Atikaki 200 km/124 mi. to Lake Winnipeg. This rugged whitewater river travels through pristine Canadian Shield and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. |
| Cape Merry Battery | |
| Cape Merry Battery features the remnants of a gun powder magazine from the fur trade era (1746). Strategically misplaced, the battery was dismantled and rebuilt in 1749 on its present site. Designed to supplement the defenses of PWF, the battery was constructed with six cannon emplacements. One lone cannon stands today, a stark reminder of its intent. Plaques honour Rev. Rasmus Jensen and the Fort Churchill fur trade post. Guided tours are available, please check Parks Canada office for tour times. Tel. 204-675-8863 Fax: 204-675-2026 Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca E-mail: mannorth.nhs@pc.gc.ca Location: on the east shore of the Churchill River across from Prince of Wales Fort |
| Portia Marsh Interpretive Centre | |
| Portia Marsh Interpretive Centre The boardwalk captures the lush, wild character of a healthy marshland and the vigour of the wildlife it encompasses. The marsh offers a colourful walking trail. There is a sheltered picnic site adjacent to the marsh. Tel. 204-767-2101; Web: www.mts.net/~alonsacd Location: north of Alonsa. |
| 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. |
| Pinawa Dam Provincial Park | |
| At the Pinawa Dam Provincial Park, the Pinawa Generating Station was Manitoba's first year-round hydro generating plant and marked the beginning of hydroelectric development on the Winnipeg River. The 193 ha park lies in the heart of "Cottage Country" on the Pinawa Channel/Winnipeg River system, on the edge of the Canadian Shield. The townsite of Old Pinawa is approximately 1.5 hours drive from Winnipeg. "The Friends of Old Pinawa", a volunteer organization, have made the park more attractive and help promote tourism in the area. Toll-free: 1-800-806-0412 Web: www.pinawa.com Location: 8 km north of Pinawa |
| 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. |
| Nopiming Provincial Park | |
| Nopiming Provincial Park Named from an Anishinabe word meaning "entrance to the wilderness." The park features towering granite outcrops, stands of black spruce and more than 700 lakes, several of them with fly-in or drive-in fishing lodges and outcamps. Its wildlife includes woodland caribou in season (seldom seen this far south). Campgrounds can be found at Beresford, Bird, Black lakes and Tulabi Falls. Tel. 204-945-6784; toll-free: 1-800-214-6497; Web: www.manitobaparks.com E-mail: nrinfo@gov.mb.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 |
| 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 |
| Wekusko Falls | |
| Wekusko Falls Two suspension bridges and trails lead visitors along and over a series of falls and rapids on the Grass River. There's a campground, beach, playground and boat launches accessing Wekusko and Tramping lakes. Open May to September. Tel. 204-945-6784; toll-free: 1-800-214-6497. Location: 15 km north on PR 392 from PTH 39. |
| Lady's Slipper Viewing Area | |
| Lady's Slipper Viewing Area The rare flowers growing here are some of the most beautiful of the orchid family. There are five species of Lady’s Slipper found in the Canadian Prairies and two of them are at this site. The Showy Lady’s Slipper, which is endangered and only seen on rare occasions, appears from the end of June to early July. Tel. 204-767-2101; Web: www.mts.net/~alonsacd Location: 6.4 km/4 mi. north of Amaranth off Hwy. 50. |
| Crystal City Community Printing Museum | |
| Crystal City The Crystal City Community Printing Museum houses western Canada's largest collection of century-old printing machinery still in perfect operating condition. Printing of the local paper began in 1881 until 1952. The shop also housed a small job printing business in the original building using letter press machinery. The print shop is a designated provincial heritage site marked with a Manitoba Heritage Council plaque. Open year-round, Monday to Friday by appointment. Admission charged. Location: 212 Broadway Street South. |
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