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| Kildonan Park | | This stunning 99 acre park bordering the Red River is renowned for its beautiful trees and gardens, rolling lawns, the Witch's Hut from the story of Hanzel and Gretel, Rainbow Stage summer outdoor theatre, Olympic-size outdoor swimming pool, public boat dock and designated areas on roadways for power walking and in-line skating. Winter facilities for cross-country skiing, ice skating, and tobogganing. Park admission is free, open year-round. If you would like to book a picnic site or shelter, or a garden location for your wedding pictures, please call 311 in Winnipeg or toll-free 1-877-311-4974. Web: winnipeg.ca/publicworks/parks/parksandfields.asp
Location: 2015 Main Street. | | Web: www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/parksandfields |
| 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, corn maze, a 522-apartment tower for Purple Martins and home to the Turtle Island Festival. Website: www.boissevain.ca E-mail: turtlemountain@mts.net | | Web: www.boissevain.ca |
| Lyncrest Airport | | This heritage airport has grass runways, a modern, wheelchair accessible clubhouse, the oldest home-built aircraft in Canada, unique antiques, and the largest diversity of modern aircraft types, including light aircraft on skis or floats! Look interested and you'll likely be invited on a complimentary flight or a tour of an aircraft under construction! Open during daylight hours. Free admission, free parking. Tel. 204-222-0079; 204-253-2526; Web: www.lyncrest.org Location: 57119 Murdock Road. | | Web: www.lyncrest.org |
| Falcon Lake Golf Course | | Falcon Lake Golf Course is one of Manitoba’s finest and most challenging courses. Test your skills on the 18-hole course set against the backdrop of an emerald green forest. Location: Hwy. 1 at Falcon Lake. | | Web: www.manitobaparks.com |
| Historic Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection (PHS) | | Historic Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection, recognized as a historic site by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, was built between 1936 and 1939 and is an outstanding example of the early Kievan style of Eastern Christian church architecture. Father Phillip Ruh designed the church, with iconographer, Theodore Baran (1957-58). Half-hour guided tours in July and August. Other times by appointment. Tel. 204-638-5511/638-4190. (PHS) | |
| Assiniboine Park | | Assiniboine Park comprises 153.26 hectares (403.43 acres) on the Assiniboine River. The park features a zoo, miniature railway, 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. Winnipegs 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.winnipeg.ca/assiniboinepark Location: junction of Park Boulevard and Wellington Crescent. | | Web: www.winnipeg.ca |
| Grand Marais | | Nearby Grand Marais offers entertainment and a full range of services. A provincial commemorative plaque, The Postage Stamp Province, marks the east original boundary of the province. It then measured about 130 miles east to west and 110 miles north to south. Its size and shape gave it its nickname. Web: www.grand.beach.mb.ca | | Web: www.manitobaparks.com |
| Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival | | July 14-25, 2010. North America's second largest Fringe Festival features over 140 theatre companies presenting innovative theatre. Tel. 204-9-4-FRINGE (943-7464); toll-free: 1-877-446-4500; Web: www.winnipegfringe.com E-mail: info@winnipegfringe.com | | Web: www.winnipegfringe.com |
| Beef & Barley Festival | Russell
Surrounded by a cluster of North America's top fly fishing lakes, the area welcomes numerous year-round activities - golfing, skiing, snowmobiling, fishing tournaments. Family Holiday is celebrated in July and the Beef and Barley Festival in the fall. Be sure to see the 60,000 lights on Main Street. Tel. 204-773-2456; fax: 204-773-3525; Website: www.russsellmb.com E-mail: chamber@russellmb.com | | Web: www.russellmb.com |
| Boreal Gardens | | Boreal Gardens are green houses and gardens growing local produce. Free tours are offered Sunday 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. in July and August, other times by appointment. Admission charged for groups. Tel. 204-675-8866 (6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday to Friday); fax: 204-675-2660. Location: 1.6 km/1 mi. east of town on Shore Rd. | |
| Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club | | Professional Northern League baseball from May through September at beautiful Canwest Park. Tel. 204-982-2273; toll-free: 1-888-GOLDEYE; fax: 204-982-2274; Web: www.goldeyes.com E-mail: goldeyes@goldeyes.com | | Web: www.goldeyes.com |
| Harbour View Recreation Complex | Harbour View Recreation Complex
The facility includes a nine-hole par 27 golf course, miniature golf, shuffleboard, volleyball, picnic area, driving range, lawn bowling, tennis, horseshoes and paddle boats. The clubhouse includes a cafeteria, lounge, banquet facility, viewing tower, outdoor dining deck, classroom, inner courtyard, golf pro shop and golf, cross-country skiing and tennis lessons. Open year-round. Free admission to park. Tel. 204-222-2766/222-2751 (pro shop); Website: winnipeg.ca/publicworks/parksandfields.asp Location: Kilcona Park, 1867 Springfield Road. | | Web: www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/parksandfields |
| The Symonds Kiosk | | The 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@escape.ca | |
| Signatures Craft Show | | Signatures Craft Show, held in November, presents the work of over 100 of Canada's finest artists, artisans and designers. Tel. 1-888-773-4444; Website: www.signatures.ca Location: Winnipeg Convention Centre. | | Web: www.signatures.ca |
| Centre culturel franco-manitobain | | The Centre culturel franco-manitobain is the focal point of French cultural life in Winnipeg and is home to a variety of cultural groups. Join us for Mârdi Jazz, a superb showcase for local musicians, every week of the year. La Fête de la musique (World Music Day) is a free fun-filled day of music of all genres. Village du Père Noël (Santa's Village) is an activity-filled magical land where Mère and Père Noël and their helpers have been welcoming children for over 30 years. Enjoy a healthy breakfast or brunch at Chez Cora, open year-round. Tel. 204-233-8972; Web: www.ccfm.mb.ca Location: 340, boulevard Provencher. | | Web: www.ccfm.mb.ca |
| Prairie Dog Central | Prairie Dog Central
Enjoy the yesteryear experience as you travel back in time in our turn-of-the-century vintage railway train, pulled by either an 1882 steam train or a 1958 diesel. Travel in comfort in our fully restored wooden coaches built between 1901 and 1913. Train operates May through September, holiday Mondays, special events, Halloween and Santa trains. Tel. 204-832-5259; fax: 1-866-751-2348 (toll-free North America); Website: pdcrailway.com E-mail: info@pdcrailway.com Location: Train leaves from Inkster Junction, 1 km north of Inkster Blvd., between Sturgeon Road and Route 90. | | Web: www.pdcrailway.com |
| Pinawa Heritage Suspension Bridge | | For a breathtaking stop, visit the 50 metre (650 ft.) Pinawa Heritage Suspension Bridge. Rising four metres (13 ft.) above the water, the bridge spans the Pinawa Channel connecting with hiking and skiing trail areas. A covered picnic shelter and plenty of parking on site. Website: www.pinawa.com Location: Alice Chambers Trail off Hwy. 211. | | Web: www.pinawa.com |
| 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; Website: townofbeausejour.com E-mail: beausejourdaylily@mts.net Location: First Street North. | | Web: townofbeausejour.com |
| Pinawa Ironwood Trail | | Pinawa Ironwood Trail follows the historic Winnipeg River and is a multi-use trail for walking, running, cross-country skiing and bicycling with a self-guided trail highlighting flora, fauna, historical and geographical interest. The Ironwood Trail connects the Trans-Canada Trail to the Pinawa Heritage Channel Walk. Website: www.pinawa.com | | Web: www.pinawa.com |
| Fun Mountain Water Slide Park | | Ten exciting water slides, huge hot tub, heated pools, certified lifeguards, 18-hole mini-golf, bumper boat rentals. Concession, gift shop, arcade. Picnic areas. Corporate and group bookings. Free parking. Open daily mid-June (weather permitting). Call for hours. Admission charged. Tel. 204-255-3910; fax: 204-254-4111; Web: www.funmountain.ca Location: 804 Murdock Road (just south of Highway 1 East). | | Web: www.funmountain.ca |
| Selo Ukraina | | Selo Ukraina "Ukrainian Village" is the site of Canada's National Ukrainian Festival, Dauphin's Countryfest and other major events. A 10,000-seat amphitheatre is built on the hillside, with a large stage below. A multi-purpose building can serve banquets for up to 560 people. Festival Square features an enclosed display area with a mini stage and seating area for 1,500 people. Ukrainian Heritage Village is a restored Ukrainian pioneer homestead with a church, school, two authentic homes, village hall and shoe repair shop. Call for summer hours or for appointments. Admission charged. Tel. 204-638-9401; Web: www.dauphin.ca/selo Location: 12 km/8 mi. south of Dauphin and 1 km/.5 mi. west of Hwy. 10. | | Web: www.dauphin.ca/selo |
| Thunder Mountain Water Slide Park | | Thunder Mountain Water Slide Park offers the only speed slide in Manitoba, the only whitewater rafting ride and 450-foot water twisters. Admission charged. Open daily 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. end of June to September long weekend. Tel. 204-754-4066. Location: East gate of park. | |
| 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 |
| 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 43,000, 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. | | Web: www.tourism.brandon.com |
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