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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. |
| All Ages Eco-Adventures Wildlife Theme Park | |
| A year-round wildlife theme park offering adventures to people of all ages and abilities. Whether you hike the trails, relax on a horse-drawn sleigh ride or view wildlife from our Black Bear tower, you will see wildlife in their natural environment. Two-bedroom cabin in the woods for rent. Tel. 204-918-2063; Web: www.wildlife-adventures.ca E-mail: myron@wildlife-adventures.ca Location: PTH 11, north of Trans-Canada Hwy. |
| Arborg | |
| The newly constructed Arborg Aquatic Centre features spray arches and umbrellas, pre-school area with slide, 40 ft twin racing slide, four lane pool, zero beach entrance, floor geysers, large shallow play area, unique vortex area, 140 ft twisting slide, heated water. Tel. 204-376-5576 Web: www.townofarborg.com Location: 437 Recreation Centre, off Ingolfs Street The world's largest curling rock celebrates the long history of curling excellence, towering at over 12 ft from its base and reaching over 50 ft in circumference. A plaque commemorates past provincial champions. Location: 437 Recreation Centre, off Ingolfs Street Enjoy over 6 km of paved walking trails that meander along the Icelandic River and throughout the community. Trail markers highlight historical community events and accomplishments. Enjoy a leisurely skate on the Interlake's longest skating trail or play a game of shinny on the Icelandic River. Skates are available for public use. |
| 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. |
| Bakers Narrows Provincial Park | |
| Bakers Narrows Provincial Park This spot is ideal for camping, fishing and boating. There are also playgrounds, boat launches and three beaches. A scenic tower with interpretive signs accessed by a short climb, allows one to see for miles in all directions. Open May to September. Location: 19 km/12 mi. south of Flin Flon on PTH 10. |
| 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. |
| Boissevain | |
| Boissevain Beautiful, warm and welcoming, Boissevain is a Communities in Bloom winner with over 20 giant, historical murals, a 22-foot statue of Tommy the Turtle, the Artspark and a 522-apartment tower for Purple Martins. Web: www.boissevain.ca E-mail: turtlemountain@mts.net |
| 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. |
| Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre | |
| This is the first hands-on interpretive facility which will explore the ways in which food is made in Canada. Exciting and interactive exhibits lead visitors from the farmer’s wheat field to the kitchen table. A highlight of these exhibits are viewing windows into a research barn where visitors will peek into a day in the life of a pig. Visitors learn about every aspect of food production from farming practices to retail sales. The Discovery Centre also highlights ongoing research at the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment. Tel. 204-883-2524, 204-883-2532 Web: www.farmandfooddiscoverycentre.ca Location: Glenlea Research Station (south on Highway 75, 15 km past the Perimeter Highway. Turn east at Research Station Road, drive 1 km.) |
| Captain Kennedy Museum and Maple Grove Tea Room | |
| Captain Kennedy Museum and Maple Grove Tea Room was built in 1866 by Captain William Kennedy, an explorer, entrepreneur and trader. Three rooms are furnished in the style of the era. The glassed-in Maple Grove tearoom overlooks English gardens and the historic Red River. Closed most Mondays. Open May to October. Tel. 204-334-2498; Web: www.maplegrove.weebly.com Location: 417 River Road. |
| Centre d'interprétation St-Léon | |
| Learn about the wind farm, salamanders and other ecological aspects. Children receive a green passport with a stamp for each activity. Group tours welcome. Admission charged. Open summer months Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sundays by appointment. Tel. 204-242-4374; Web: www.cistleon.com E-mail: cistleon@gmail.com |
| Chuck the Channel Cat Statue | |
| Have your photo taken with Chuck the Channel Cat Statue. This 11-metre fiberglass statue stands proud on Main Street proclaiming that this is the Catfish Capital of North America. |
| 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. |
| Dauphin | |
| Dauphin Dauphin is rich with nature, culture, history and events. Nestled between the beautiful Riding Mountain National Park and Duck Mountain Provincial Park, it is a gateway to pristine wilderness, wildlife and clear blue lakes. Known as the "City of Sunshine" (sunshine 21% of the time), it is also a city of festivals, becoming home to Canada's National Ukrainian Festival and Dauphin's Countryfest, Canada's longest running country music festival. The work ethic and warm hospitality of its people have made it one of the hottest sport tourism destinations in Manitoba, having hosted such recent events as the 2010 RBC Cup National Junior A Hockey Championship. Its vibrant Ukrainian culture and pioneer past bring history alive with beautiful heritage structures and attractions. Dauphin is a hidden gem that is just waiting to be discovered both by visitors and those seeking a great place in which to live, work and raise a family. Tel. 204-622-3216 Toll-free: 1-866-566-5669 Fax: 204-622-3290 Web: www.tourismdauphin.ca E-mail: tourism@dauphin.ca |
| Eleanor Kidd Gardens | |
| Eleanor Kidd Gardens Features of the garden include a Performance Plaza, small stage, arts performances, a Fountain Plaza with a life-sized bronze sculpture by Peter Sawatsky, numerous varieties of trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials. Tel. 204-729-2141; toll-free: 1-888-799-1111; Website: www.riverbank.mb.ca E-mail: info@riverbank.mb.ca Location: adjacent to Eleanor Kidd Park, 18th Street North, Brandon. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Gimli Public School 1915 | |
| The Gimli Public School 1915 houses the municipal offices and features the attic home of Gimli’s own Huldufolk (hidden people) from Iceland. You can also play chess on the giant chess board outdoors in the friendship gardens. Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. year-round. Other times by appointment. Tel. 204-642-4001 Location: 62 - 2nd Avenue |
| 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 |
 Joie de Vivre Manitoba | |
| Découvrez la Joie de Vivre du Manitoba La meilleure façon de découvrir cette Joie de vivre est de se laisser emporter par la chaleur, l'hospitalité et l’histoire émouvante des francophones du Manitoba. Vous serez épatés par le dynamisme de cette communauté parsemée majoritairement dans le sud de la province, de Saint-Lazare dans l’ouest à Saint-Georges à l’est en passant par Winnipeg et ses quartiers francophones : Saint-Boniface, Saint-Vital et Saint-Norbert. Pour en savoir plus sur chacune des communautés, visitez www.joiedevivremanitoba.com ---------------------------------------- Discover Manitoba’s Joie de Vivre The best way to experience this Joie de vivre is to bask in the warmth, hospitality and poignant history of Manitoba’s Francophones. You will be amazed by the vitality of this community scattered mostly across the south of the province, from St. Lazare in the west to St. Georges in the east, and including Winnipeg and its francophone neighbourhoods of St. Boniface, St. Vital and St. Norbert. For more information on each Manitoba community, visit www.joiedevivremanitoba.com | |
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| 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 |
| 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. |
| Leaf Rapids | |
| Leaf Rapids The North's "hidden treasure" lies 1,000 kilometres north of Winnipeg in the heart of forests, sand eskers and 10,000 lakes. There are hundreds of km of safe navigable waterways for fishermen dreaming of trophy catches. You will find campgrounds, rustic cabins, fly-in services, guides and full services. The Town Centre houses the health centre, recreational facilities, school, shopping and stores. Tel. 204-473-2436; fax: 204-473-2566; Website: www.townofleafrapids.ca E-mail: cedo@townofleafrapids.ca |
| 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 |
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