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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.) |
| Miniota Municipal Museum | |
| Miniota The Miniota Municipal Museum includes a pioneer home, Native artifacts and fossils. Open July and August daily and by appointment; June and September by appointment. Admission charged. Tel. (204) 567-3690/567-3505/567-3643. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Pinawa | |
| Pinawa This resort-like community offers adventure for every season; hike, bike or golf in summer. Ski the scenic cross-country trails in winter or access the network of snowmobile trails that connect with the Can-Am Trail. Imagine yourself in a place, then discover the secret in Pinawa. |
| 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. |
| The Scarecrow Forest | |
| The Scarecrow Forest is a half mile gravel trail winding through acres of bush with friendly scarecrow scenes waiting around each corner. Zip line rides, tractor train rides, play structures, mega sandboxes, bale maze, petting farm and a corn trail will entertain you all day. Tel. 204-371-5556 Web: www.pennerpumpkins.com E-mail: shirley@pennerpumpkins.com Location: north of Steinbach on Hwy. 12, 2.75 mi east on PR 311 (toward Giroux) |
| Marina on Clear Lake | |
| The Marina on Clear Lake offers cruises on The Martese, a 62-foot 98-passenger tour boat. Lunch cruise, mid-day cruise, dinner cruise and an evening dessert cruise allow visitors to enjoy the sights of Clear Lake. Open May long weekend to Thanksgiving. Tel. 204-867-7299 or 848-1770. |
| Neepawa | |
| Neepawa Neepawa is a Cree word meaning "abundance or plenty". The town is also known as the "World Lily Capital". The Neepawa & Area Lily Festival is celebrated the third full weekend in July. Tel. 204-476-8811; toll-free: 1-866-893-0381; Website: www.lilyfestival.com E-mail: info@lilyfestival.com |
| Trembowla Cross of Freedom Historic Site and Museum (PHS) | |
| Trembowla Cross of Freedom Historic Site and Museum (PHS) is the site of the first Ukrainian Catholic Divine Liturgy held in Canada in 1897. St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, preserved as the oldest in Canada (1898), a monument of the first Ukrainian Catholic Bishop Nykyta Budka, a grotto, pioneer home, Trembowla school and other historic buildings and plaques are also on site. Open daily, end of May to end of August, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by appointment. Donations accepted. Tel. 204-638-9641, 204-638-4609, 204-655-3376 or museum 204-638-9047. Location: 8.8 km/5 mi. northwest of Valley River, off Hwy. 362 on Hwy. 491, Trembowla Road. |
| Parks Canada Visitor Centre in Churchill | |
| The Parks Canada Visitor Centre features exhibits about the human and natural history of the area. Staff provide information on Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site, York Factory National Historic Site and Wapusk National Park. Interactive and interpretive programs as well as DVDs and videos are offered year-round. Tel: 204-675-8863 Toll-free: 1-888-773-8888 Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-866-787-6221 Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/wapusk Email: mannorth.nhs@pc.gc.ca |
| 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. |
| Lily Pond | |
| Lily Pond is a notable location not only for the profusion of white fragrant and yellow species of water lilies but for the bedrock cliffs which exhibit igneous intrusion. The pond was formed when soft rock was scooped away from glaciers. Location: Hwy. 44, west of Caddy Lake. |
| Snow Lake Murals | |
| The Snow Lake Murals pictorially represent the unique mining history and culture of the area. Tel. 204-358-2551. |
| Town of Altamont | |
| Home of author Gabrielle Roy, "The Road to Altamont". Part of Trail 2000, close to Pembina Valley, St. Lupicin area. Bat capital of Manitoba. Altamont has the oldest natural curling ice arena in Canada. |
| Miner Statue | |
| Miner Statue stands 4 m/13 ft, and was erected in 1981 as part of the city's 25th anniversary celebrations. Location: Mystery Lake Rd., Hwy. 6 |
| Riverbank Discovery Centre and Trail System | |
| Riverbank Discovery Centre is home to the Brandon & Region Tourism Centre, Brandon First and Ducks Unlimited Canada offices. The Centre contains tourism information on the area, Canada and the U.S., souvenirs and interpretive information on the natural beauty of the area. It serves as a starting point for the extensive Assiniboine Riverbank Trail system. The trails run 17 km/10.5 mi. along the Assiniboine River, including a network of parks and pathways linked to the Red Willow pedestrian bridge. The trail system ranges from natural river bottom forest to paved lit walkways, linking many sports venues to downtown. Open year-round. Tel. 204-729-2141; toll-free 1-888-799-1111; Web: www.riverbank.mb.ca E-mail: info@riverbank.mb.ca Location: 545 Conservation Drive. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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