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| The Narrows | |
| 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 |
| Caddy Lake | |
| Caddy Lake on Hwy. 44 is the beginning of the ancient Whiteshell River canoe route. Gas, groceries, seasonal accommodations and camping are available on this picturesque lake. Activities include canoeing, fishing, boating, camping and hiking. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Routes on the Red | |
| Explore the culture, geography, history and wildlife of Manitoba's Red River Valley with more than 20 self-directed tours. Walk in the footsteps of voyageurs, discover the legacy of glaciers and grasslands or cycle the shores of ancient Lake Agassiz. Comprehensive tour itineraries and fabulous reasons to walk, cycle, drive or paddle your way along the Red River are available. Web: www.routesonthered.ca |
| 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. |
| Cartwright | |
| Cartwight A welcoming community located at the intersection of Highway 3 and 5, Cartwright dates back to the late 1800s. The Clay Banks were used in the early days as a buffalo drop. Enjoy camping, golfing, swimming, hiking and celebrate Ponderosa Days on August long weekend. Tel. 204-529-2590 Fax: 204-529-2288 Web www.cartwrightroblin.ca Email: edocart@hotmail.com |
| Parks Route | |
| This route follows PTH 5 from the Canada-USA border to the Saskatchewan-Manitoba Boundary, traversing through prairie and parkland geographic regions. It accesses four major Manitoba parks: Spruce Woods Provincial Park with its fascinating sand dunes; Riding Mountain National Park with its bison herds; Duck Mountain Provincial Park with its fishing and camping and Asessippi Provincial Park where Lake of the Prairies has been created. Contact: The Parks Route Association, Box 64, Cartwright, MB R0K 0L0. Tel. 204-529-2590; fax: 204-529-2288; Web: www.parksroute.ca E-mail: edocart@hotmail.com |
| St. François Xavier | |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Falcon Lake Townsite | |
| The Falcon Lake Townsite off Hwy. 1 offers full amenities, campground, accommodation and an array of recreational activities on Falcon Lake. There's a professional golf course, miniature golf, tennis, horseshoes and a year-round riding stable. |
| Miami Railway Station Museum | |
| Miami Railway Station Museum, built in 1889, is a national historic site depicting the life and times of the rural station agent. Open June to August, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays or by appointment. Admission charged. Tel. (204) 435-2013/435-2115. Location: Hwy. 23. |
| 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 |
| Trans-Canada Trail | |
| 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 |
| Powerview-Pine Falls | |
| Powerview-Pine Falls These communities line the shore of the Winnipeg River. The area celebrates the 4-P Festival promoting the power, paper, pea and pickerel with three days of family activities every Labour Day weekend. Tel. 204-367-8483; Web: www.powerview-pinefalls.com E-mail: munclerk@mts.net |
| 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. |
| Sprague/Northwest Angle Provincial Forest | |
| Sprague/Northwest Angle Provincial Forest Sprague is the gateway to the Lake of the Woods and the Northwest Angle. Moose Lake Provincial Park and Birch Point Provincial Park, found within the forest, offer visitor accommodation, picnic area and campgrounds. Buffalo Bay is an international body of water bordering Manitoba, Ontario and Minnesota.Location: access via PTH 12 or the Trans-Canada and PR 308. |
| 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) |
| Assiniboine Trail | |
| The Assiniboine Trail commemorates an early transportation route used by Aboriginals, European explorers, fur traders and settlers. The trail runs along PTH 26 from St. François Xavier to Portage la Prairie. It follows the Assiniboine River as it passes through the historic river lot parishes. Métis families began settling in the area around 1814 and several of Manitoba’s oldest churches are located along the route. Contact: Central Plains Inc., 56 Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1. Tel. 204-856-5000; fax: 204-856-5006; Web: www.centralplains.mb.ca |
| Asessippi Townsite | |
| The Asessippi Townsite was established in 1882 by the Shell River Colonization Company. When the railway failed to pass through the town, the inhabitants resettled in Roblin. Today, all that remains are the ruins of abandoned buildings. A commemorative plaque recalls the history of the town. |
| The Boundary Commission - NWMP Route | |
| 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 |
| Border to Beaches Trail | |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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