Winter 2007/2008 - The Cottager Magazine

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Winter 2007/2008
Rene’s Marine
1565 Dugald Rd.
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 661-8178
www.winnipegwatersports.
com
Gordon Trailer Sales
& Rentals
Twin City Crossroads
Thunder Bay, ON
1-877-939-2631
(807) 939-2631
www.gordontrailersales.ca
L.A.D. Enterprises
700 Ferry Rd.
East Selkirk, MB
204-482-7966
Enns Brothers
WINNIPEG
McGillivray @ Perimeter
(204) 895-0212
Morris
Hwy 23 West
(204) 746-6777
Portage la Prairie
Hwy 1A West
(204) 857-3451
www.ennsbros.com
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Lakeside Marina Ltd.
#1 Hwy 105
Red Lake, ON
1-877-873-3681
(807) 727-2366
Gimli Snowmobile
Centre
Hwy #9
Gimli, MB
(204) 642-7017
Contents
Winter 2007/2008
4
Editor’s Greeting
6
Cool Gifts with Warm Wishes
8
Cooking With Fire
11
Season’s Readings
12
Return to the Call of the Wild
14
Hey Baby It’s Cold Outside
15
A Winter Oasis
17
Hot Toddies for Chilly Bodies
20
New Year’s Eve on the Slopes
24
What’s On and Where to Stay
28
Riding Mountain Elk Fest
44
Beaver Days in the Whiteshell
51
Winter in Kenora
Cover: Ray Fortner
Dogsledding at Kenora
Winter 2007/2008
Winter Greetings
I
am never really ready for the first snowfall.
It interrupts my illusion that I live in a fair
weather climate, not one that holds records
for the coldest average temperatures on the
planet Earth. There was a time when I simply survived winter, rather
than embraced its crisp, austere beauty. That changed when I realized
that some of my friends and family looked forward to the snow and
the falling mercury. For some, winter is not only an opportunity to
wear wooly clothing and really big boots, it’s an opportunity to play.
Whether hitting the slopes, the cross-country ski trails or the rink,
they focus on the fun factor far more than the wind chill factor.
After all, “it’s a dry cold,” as we Manitobans like to say, and as long
as you’re dressed for it, winter affords one months (sometimes up to
five months) of sporting options – hockey, curling, skating, skiing – as
well as outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, snowshoeing or dog
sledding. With the required equipment, all that’s needed is the right
attitude… and a lot of snow (or ice).
In Manitoba, unique events such as the Trappers’ Festival in
the Pas, Festival du Voyageur in St. Boniface and Manipogo in St.
Laurent, among others, celebrate our northern traditions, spirit and
ability to entertain ourselves in subzero temperatures. There are also
Beaver Days at Falcon Lake, The Elk Festival in Riding Mountain
National Park, and a New Year’s eve ski run at Asessippi Ski Area. All
that and a bevy of snowmobile and ice fishing derbies in and around
the Whiteshell and Lake of the Woods.
Winter sports, events and festivals are happening all over Manitoba
and Northwestern Ontario and we’ve compiled listings of what’s on
and where to stay to help you get the most out the season.
For those whose idea of winter activity is stoking the fireplace and
lifting a warm beverage, we’ve also suggested a few season’s readings
and some hot toddies to sip while you enjoy the snow… through the
window.
Bundle up or snuggle up, and enjoy the season.
Barbara Edie
Editor
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Publisher
Glenn Halgren
Contributing Editor
Barbara Edie
Advertising Sales
Marian Boles, Karlie Grabeldinger,
Lori Vialoux
Project Coordinator
Carl Buffie
Layout & Design
Shelly Makus, Makus Design
Contributors
Barbara Edie, Tracy Edmonds-Leckie
Duncan Stokes, Rick Vandervliet
Photography
Asessippi Ski Area, Ray Fortner,
Fort Whyte, Tracy Edmonds-Leckie,
The Forks, Tourism Kenora,
Travel Manitoba, Rick Vandervliet
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Cool Gifts with Warm Wishes
Add a little warmth, comfort and joy to your home or cottage with these gifts
available from Lake Life, 440 Academy Road, Winnipeg.
From Authentic Models, perfect gifts
for kids and kids at heart. The AM kids
collection includes boat in a bottle,
junior compass, nautical journal, knot
kit and juggling balls. For those big
kids, beautiful reproduction sailboats choose from Americas cup models,
classics, cruisers, pond yachts and
speedboats.
Handcrafted metal moose head
sculpture brings a touch of
nature inside. Available in medium or large size. Bears, bison,
deer, wolf and other critters also
available!
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Slow and steady wins the race. Join this
majestic creature as he goes for a stroll in
the north woods. Beautiful 48” 100 per cent
wool hook’n braid rug.
There’s no more comfortable way to add a
touch of the outdoors to your home or cabin
than these wonderfully soft throws. High-low
Berber pile with brushed back.
Emma Bridgewater Polka dots 4-cup teapot. A perfect cup of tea from the famous English
pottery line will warm you from the inside!
Available in 2- cup and 4-cup settings.
Outdoor accessories
Fireplace gloves
These specialty leather gloves offer added safety
around the fireplace or campfire. Felt-lined fingers
and reinforced palms add extra protection and comfort. Note: these gloves help handle heat and hot
objects, but are not fireproof.
Available at www.spitjack.com.
Winter Tilley Hats
When the weather gets chilly, you’ve still got Tilley.
Stylish winter headgear from the people who created
the original outdoor classic, this Tilley hat is Canadianmade and 100 per cent merino wool. Tuck-away ear
warmers will also help keep you warm at the lake, on
the slopes or hiking around town. The merino wool hat
comes in black or camel, while a textured wool version
is available in charcoal or “autumn tweed.” Available at www.tilley.com.
Winter 2007/2008
Cooking with Fire
T
he thrill of the grill doesn’t have to end with the
onset of winter, deliciously grilled meals can
continue long into the winter months. Bruce
Frankel, a former chef and restauranteur, is the founder
of SpitJack.com, a company devoted to cooking with
fire. He says grilling indoors can be a safe, easy way to
enjoy summer recipes year round.
“Most people have not even considered grilling
inside their homes because they assume they’ll spend
the day fanning the smoke detector or cleaning up
afterwards,” says Frankel. “The truth is, you can grill
any meal in your fireplace as long as you have the right
tools and equipment.”
People are drawn to fire, which fuels their interest in
fireplace cooking. Part of the intrigue, says Frankel, is
due to human nature’s primal instinct to work with fire;
the other part is the unsurpassed flavour of fire-cooked
food. “I want to bring the soul and satisfaction of fireplace cooking to a whole new generation of enthusiasts
who want ‘the real thing’ – the experience of eating
fresh foods right off the fire,” he adds. “Fireplace grills
are a great way to bring your favourite backyard cooking tool into your living room so you can enjoy favourite recipes all year long.”
For those fired-up about cooking on the grill – indoors
or outdoors – and information about how to build a fire,
as well as a full of line of cooking accessories, fireplace
grills and rotisseries, go to www.spitjack.com.
Spit Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Cider “Gravy”
(recipe courtesy of SpitJack.com)
Ingredients:
2 pieces boneless pork loin - 2-3 lbs. each
String for tying
For the rub:
1 tbsp Kosher salt
1 tbsp granulated garlic
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh (or dried) thyme
1 tsp finely chopped fresh (or dried) sage
For the sauce:
1 cup apple cider
1 tsp apple Balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp sweet butter, cut into 1⁄2 inch tabs
1 Mix the garlic, pepper, Kosher salt and herbs together
to form a rub.
2 Spread about 1 tbsp of the rub evenly on the “meat”
side of each loin.
3 Stack the two loins with the fat side out and tie
securely.
4 Spread the remaining rub on the outside of the loin
and let cure for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
5 Build a hot fireplace fire or prepare a grill rotisserie
using the indirect cooking method and drip pan.
6 Secure the pork on the spit and place on the rotisserie unit. Cook, watching carefully, until the inside
temperature reads 150°.
7 Remove from the fire, de-spit the roast and let rest for
at least 10 minutes.
8 Pour off and reserve most of the fat from the drip
pan and then deglaze with the apple cider and cider
balsamic. Reduce by 1⁄2 and then add the butter, tab
by tab while keeping the pan moving. Strain through
a fine strainer, correct the seasoning and keep warm.
9 Untie and carve the roast. Serve with the sauce at
table.
Serves 6-8
Fireplace grill from Spitjack.com
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Season’s Readings
When Jack Frost is nipping at your nose that’s the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book. ‘Tis the season
to read about Canadian holiday traditions, how to keep fit while playing in the snow or learning a few new tips
about photographing nature, wildlife and landscapes.
National Audubon Society Guide
to Nature Photography
Sleds, Sleighs & Snow
A Canadian Christmas Carol
By Tim Fitzharris
Firefly Books, 192 pages with 220 colour images
Edited by Anne Templeman-Kluit
Firefly Books, 292 pages
In this revised edition, author Tim Fitzharris,
known for his Nature column in Popular
Photography magazine, shares his techniques in
capturing the beauty of nature. Foolproof strategies and professional methods for shooting landscapes, birds, wildlife, forests, flowers and more
are clearly explained and illustrated with 220
inspiring images. A sure fire way to improve your
photography skills and portfolio.
The joys of Canadian holiday traditions come to life
in this showcase of some
of Canada’s finest writers. Stories by authors
including Margaret
Laurence, Lucy Maude
Montgomery, Grey Owl,
Emily Carr, Stephen
Leacock and Robert
Services capture the
essence of Christmas
in Canada – from coast
to coast, and from the
early days to modern
times. This collection also features antique Christmas cards,
photographs, recipes and drawings that reflect the season.
Skiing & Snowboarding Fitness
By Mark Hines
Firefly Books, 144 pages
It’s time to hit the slopes and this valuable guide offers the
pre-season training needed to maximize your fitness, skill
and enjoyment on the snow, while avoiding injury. Written
by a personal trainer and exercise scientist, this well-illustrated guide contains workout and fitness programs that
can be completed in weeks or months, to benefit skiiers and
boarders of all levels.
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Return to the Call of the Wild
Rick vandervliet I
f you want to experience
paradise in comfort when the
temperature’s below zero, try
a unique adventure that will take
you back to the rustic lifestyle
of the early trappers and voyageurs. There is no noise or fumes
- just the sound of your dog team
whisking you through the silent
surroundings of the wilderness of
Northwestern Ontario.
Burton Penner has been running his adventure tourism business west of Vermilion Bay since
1989 under the name of Borealis
Dogsled Adventures. Guests travel
by dogsled through the boreal forest in an environment where an
adventure can last as long as six
days and never crosses a single
road. It’s a rustic experience where
members of the party have their
own sleds along with the necessary
provisions to feed their dogs and
themselves, plus any personal gear
they need to keep them comfortable at the bush camps at the end
Log outpost camp
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Dogsledding through the bush
of the day. Arctic weight sleeping
bags are provided for every guest.
The only things they have to bring
are personal items such as clothes,
toothbrushes and cameras. When
reservations are made, Penner
sends a list of clothing items the
guests should bring for the trip.
The adventure vacation is a
hands-on experience and each trip
is tailored to the client’s wishes.
Adventures can be as short as a
day trip or up to two weeks but
the average length is three to four
days. Penner accompanies each
tour to insure a total wilderness
experience in a completely safe
environment yet gives the guests
an opportunity to test their wings.
The vacationer is trained in harnessing his or her dog team, mushing the dogs, feeding them when
it’s meal time and getting them
ready for the night.
The size of the team depends
of the size of the person they’re
pulling. A 200-pound man might
require six dogs to pull the sleigh
while a slender person might only
require a three-dog team. Each
team pulls only one guest and his
Getting supper ready in the log outpost camp
Insulated arctic oven tent
or her provisions. A typical party
consists of four to five people.
There is no age limit for participants, and Penner has accommodated toddlers as young as
18 months and visitors as old as
81. Generally, a guest must be at
least 12 before he can mush his
own team. People with disabilities
are also welcomed. In 18 years of
tours, Penner says he has never
had a negative experience.
Nights are spent in log camps in
the surrounding wilderness. The
cabins are a day apart and for
longer tours, he provides state of
the art insulated arctic oven tents
which keep campers cozy in -40
degree temperatures. All heating is
by wood stove and guests can participate in splitting the firewood.
When nature calls, accommodation is the little shack out back of
the camp. Food is provided and
cooked on a propane stove. An
example of an evening meal is
stroganoff, steaks or chili, a salad
and veggies. Breakfasts are hearty
and may include blueberry pancakes or bannock.
While sledding through the forest, the guests are taught bush lore
– how to read animal tracks and
other specific signs of animal life.
Because of the quiet nature on the
trip, it is not uncommon to see
wildlife.
Distance traveled on any given
day depends on the conditions of
the trail. On a well-packed trail, it
is possible to make up to 50 kilometres in a day. If it is after a heavy
snowfall and trail has to be broken,
there are times when five kilometres might be the day’s limit. The
dogs are not overtaxed or forced
to run. It is in their nature to work
and they are happiest when they
are pulling a sleigh on a forest
trail. The dogs’ well being is one
of the most important factors in
a tour. When the dogs are having
fun everything else falls into place.
There are 31 working dogs in the
operation and each one looks forward to the first snowfall as if it
were a gift.
The busiest time for Borealis
Dogsled Adventures is between
Christmas and the end of March.
Those wishing to reserve a trip
should apply in early fall to ensure
being accommodated in the upcoming season. Most of the guests arrive
from the American mid-west with
a secondary market coming from
Europe. Some guests return as many
as four or five times.
For more information: log on to
www.canada-dogsled.com, email
[email protected] or call
1-888-240-3739 toll free.
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Hey Baby It’s Cold Outside
I
n winter in Manitoba and
Northwestern Ontario, fighting the elements may be considered an extreme sport. Here,
winter is neither for the feint
of heart nor the overexposed.
Hypothermia and frostbite are
serious risks of the season.
Hypothermia
Hypothermia is the lowering of
the body’s core temperature. It
can happen in water or on land,
and does not require extreme
cold. Wind and wetness, such as
moisture under sweaty clothes,
increase the risk of hypothermia.
Dress warmly in water-resistant
layers, and wear a hat, gloves and
warm winter coat. Staying dry is
important, if you start to sweat,
cool off a little.
If frostbite occurs:
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DO NOT RUB the area, this can cause more damage.
Remove clothing and re-warm the skin using a person’s body heat
(e.g., underarms) or by applying warm compresses.
Avoid direct heat, which can burn the skin.
Dry skin gently without rubbing.
If the skin has blisters do not break them, apply a dressing.
Do not walk on frozen feet or toes.
Seek medical attention, especially if white or grey-coloured patches appear or if the area is numb.
The 4 “P”s of frostbite.
1. Pink - affected areas are reddish. This is the first sign of frostbite.
3. Pain - affected area is painful
5. Patches - white, waxy feeling patches appear
6. Pricklies - area feels numb
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Staying warm is all about the
layers: the inner layer (closest to the
skin) should have “wicking” properties to move any moisture away
from the skin; the middle layer
should insulate against the loss of
your body heat while keeping the
cold outside air away; and the outer
layer should be a wind-breaker
to reduce the chances of cold air
reaching the insulating layer.
If immersed in cold water,
quickly remove wet clothes. Keep
moving to generate body heat,
and get to a warm place as soon
as possible. Use several layers of
blankets (heated in a dryer, if possible) to warm up. If alert, drink
warm beverages but do not drink
anything alcoholic. If there are
signs of hypothermia, such as
mumbling and changes in levels
of consciousness, seek immediate
medical attention.
Frostbite
Frostbite results from freezing
temperatures, poor circulation
and skin exposed to extreme cold.
Frostbite is most common on
extremities (fingers and toes) and
exposed areas such as the ears,
nose and cheeks. It is identified by
unnaturally white and numb skin
surrounded by harsh red colouring.
It is critical to dress appropriately for the weather and the wind
chill. Cover up and layer well,
making sure that socks fit loosely
within your boots. Mitts with liners are warmer than gloves. Windproof outer garments, extra layers,
thermal underwear and a balaclava or scarf over the face will also
offer some protection. Two pairs
of socks, wool if possible, also help
keep feet warm and dry.
A Winter Oasis
T
he new five-star Radisson
Resort Hecla on Lake
Winnipeg is now open,
with its spa and wellness centre, the Hecla Oasis Resort, to
be ready in 2008. In addition
to the European-style spa, the
resort features 90 guest rooms,
a family water park, a pet spa,
an 18-hole golf course, three
restaurants and conference and
banquet facilities.
In the winter months, those
looking for a tranquil getaway can
check out Hecla Island’s self-guided outdoor activities including
cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing
and more. The Hecla Oasis Resort
also offers some unique guided
winter programs, such as snowshoeing adventures both by day
and by starlight, owling excursions, and workshops on snow
ecology. The resort is located
in Hecla/Grindstone Provincial
Park, a two-hour drive north of
Winnipeg. For more information
call toll free: 1-800-267-6700 or
log on to www.heclaoasis.com.
Other
Manitoba Spas:
Riding Mountain
Solstice Spa
Elkhorn Resort and Conference
Centre
Riding Mountain National Park
1-866-355-4676; (204) 848-8739
www.elkhornresort.mb.ca
Winnipeg
Giselle’s:
[email protected]
• City Spa
2nd Floor, Portage Place
(204) 956-5400
Day Spa
#30-166 Meadowood Dr.
(204) 253-0900
• The Spa
1851 Grant Ave.
(204) 985-0900
Riverstone, The Spa at the Forks
Inn at the Forks
75 Forks Market Rd.
(204) 944-2444
www.innforks.com
Ten Spa
Hotel Fort Garry, 10th Floor
222 Broadway
1-866-585-0772; (204) 946-6520
www.fortgarryhotel.com
Urban Oasis Mineral Spa
Clarion Hotel
1445 Portage Ave.
1-800-424-6423; (204) 774-5110
www.clarionhotelwinnipeg.com
Renderings of the new Hecla Oasis Resort
Top: The Oasis Waterfall
Bottom: The Oasis Courtyard
Nejmark Architect
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Chop Your Own Christmas Tree in Manitoba
1. KERNEY’S TREE & RASPBERRY FARM, STONEWALL
LOCATION: About 2 km west off
Highway 236 on Road #83, 9.6 km
north of Stonewall. Watch for signs.
Phone: (204) 467-5059
Email: [email protected]
7. HEMMINGER’S TREES & WREATHS, HAZELRIDGE
LOCATION: 8 km north of Anola on
Highway12, then 0.8 km west on
Hazelridge Road.
Phone: (204) 755-2938
2. R & C TREE COMPANY, NETLEY
LOCATION: 5 km north of Petersfield
Rd. between Highways 8 and 9 on
Taylor Road (91N). Just 30 minutes
from the North Perimeter.
Phone: (204) 738-4350
8. KOKOMO WOODS, STEINBACH
LOCATION: 6.4 km east of Steinbach
water tower on Highway 52, and 0.3
km north on Kokomo Road. Watch
for signs.
Phone: (204) 326-9470
3. COUNTRY PINES, TYNDALL
LOCATION: 1 km west of Tyndall off
Highway 44 Service Road. Watch for
signs.
Phone: (204) 268-1557 or cell
(204) 268-0641 for more information.
9. C D TREES, STEINBACH
LOCATION: 11 km south of Steinbach
on Highway 12 and 1.6 km east.
Watch for signs.
Phone: (204) 326-6222
Website: www.cdtrees.com
4. FIRST STREET TREES, BEAUSEJOUR
LOCATION: 6 km south of Park Ave.,
Beausejour on First St.
Phone: (204) 268-1372
5. WINDRIFT TREE FARM, BEAUSEJOUR
LOCATION: 8 km past Tyndall on
Highway 44. Watch for signs.
Phone: (204) 771-1921
6. CLOVERLEAF TREE FARM, ANOLA
LOCATION: 11 km north of Anola on
Highway 12 or 1.6 km north of the
junction of Garven Road and Highway
12. Or 8 km south of the junction of
Highways 44 and 12. Signs posted.
Phone: (204) 755-2217
Website: www.cloverleaftreefarm.ca
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10. TIMBER TRAILS TREE FARM, STEINBACH
LOCATION: 12.5 km south of
Steinbach on Highway 12, and 2 km
east. Watch for signs.
Phone: (204) 434-9812
Website: www.timbertrails.ca
11. DEER MEADOW TREE FARM,
LA BROQUERIE
LOCATION: 5 km east of La Broquerie
on Highway 210, and 5 km south on
Gagnon Road. Watch for signs.
Phone: (204) 422-5700
12. SLEEPY HOLLOW CHRISTMAS TREE FARM, WELLWOOD
LOCATION: 3.2 km north of the Town
of Wellwood, 6.5 km east on the left
hand side. Signs Posted.
Phone: (204) 834-2316
Hot Toddies for Chilly Bodies
BLUEBERRY COFFEE
1 oz Blueberry Schnapps
Add one mug of hot coffee.
Top with whipped cream.
CANADIAN COFFEE
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup Rye whiskey
3 cups coffee; hot, black, double
strength
Topping:
3/4 cup whipping cream
4 teaspoons maple syrup
Whip cream with maple syrup
until soft mounds; set aside.
Divide maple syrup and whiskey
among 4 warmed heatproof glass
mugs.
Pour in coffee and top with maplewhipped cream.
CAFÉ DIABLE
2 tablespoons sugar,
5 oz dark rum or brandy,
2 orange twists,
10 whole cloves,
2 cinnamon sticks
Hot black coffee (4-5 cups)
Place all ingredients except the
coffee in a chafing dish. Heat gently, stirring constantly. Ignite and
allow to burn for 1 minute. Slowly
add coffee. Ladle into heatproof
glass mugs; remove the spices.
Makes 4-5 servings.
HOT TODDY
2 oz Canadian Whiskey
2 teaspoons sugar,
4 cloves,
1/2 cinnamon stick,
Grated nutmeg
In an Irish coffee mug, combine all
(except nutmeg). Add boiling water
to fill. Stir well. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
MULLED WINE
One bottle red wine
One peeled and sliced orange (keep peel to add zest
to taste into cooking pot)
1/4 cup brandy
8 - 10 cloves
2/3 cup honey or sugar
1 vanilla bean (or 3 cinnamon
sticks depending on which flavour
you prefer)
1 tsp fresh or 2 tsp ground ginger
(allspice can be substituted)
Combine all ingredients in either a
large pot or a slow cooker.
Gently warm the ingredients on
low to medium heat (avoid boiling) for 20 25 minutes.
Stir occasionally to make sure that
the honey or sugar has completely
dissolved.
When the wine is steaming and the ingredients have blended well it is
ready to serve. Strain or ladle into mugs (leaving seasonings behind)
and enjoy! Serves 4 - 6
TEA WITH A KICK
WHITEOUT
2 oz of Rooibos strawberry truffle tea
1 oz of vodka
1/2 oz of Grand Marnier
Take a martini glass and moisten the rim
with the juice of one fresh strawberry. Then
take 2 oz (1 tablespoon) of Strawberry
Rooibos Truffle tea and grind it in a blade
grinder. Then sift the tea through a fine
screen mesh and add fine white sugar to
the ground tea. Rim the martini glass with
the tea/sugar powder. Then make a cup of
tea using the Rooibos Strawberry Truffle
tea in a BREWT* tea infuser so that no fine
tea leaves get into the shaker. Then add
the tea, vodka and Grand Marnier into a
shaker over ice and shake hard. Pour into
the Martini glass. Garnish with a slice of
fresh Strawberry. Think of summer while
watching the whiteout outside.
CHOCO-MINT MADNESS
2 oz Callebaut Chocolate liquid chocolate
1/2 oz Navan Vanilla Cognac
1/2 oz Creme de Cacao
1 oz Black Mint tea
Moisten the shooter glass rim with creme
de cacao liquer then rim the shooter glass
with a mix of ground black mint tea and
Callebaut chocolate drink powder. Take
a shooter and add the Callebaut liquid
chocolate to the bottom of the shooter
glass. Then add the Navan and the Creme
de Cacao on top. Finally make a cup of
black mint or organic herbal mint tea and
add a little of the tea to the head of the
glass. Enjoy.
*Tea recipes provided by CTC BREWT
(www.brewts.com). Non-alcoholic ingredients can be purchased from Stephen
& Andrews or Cornelia Bean Ltd. in
Winnipeg.
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SKIING IN MANITOBA -
Manitoba is home to
many terrific skiing
locations, situated
throughout the province.
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- IT ROCKS!
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New Year’s Eve on the Slopes
W
hy ring in the new year
in front of a television
set when you could be
bringing in 2008 in true Canadian
style, swooshing down the ski
slopes at midnight. Asessippi Ski
Area and Winter Park creates a
New Year’s Eve to remember, while
you get a head start on that New
Year’s resolution to get more exercise. December 31 on the ski hill is
a great time for the whole family,
with the focus on fun, and activities for all ages and stages.
It’s a marathon day for Asessippi
staff, who open the winter park at
9 a.m. and remain open to bring in
the New Year on the slopes, in the
village, on the deck or in the pub.
“For years we tried the traditional cabaret style New Year’s Eve
but that just wasn’t our market.
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Our entire positioning is geared to
offering an affordable getaway for
the middle income family,” said
Roz Pulo, Director of Marketing
for Asessippi. “Once we put the
whole family back in to our New
Year’s Eve celebrations things really took off.”
This is the resort’s third annual
Family New Year’s Eve event. The
tubing park is open until 11 p.m.
and the squirrel chair is open until
11:45 p.m. to give guests enough
time to gather at the top of the run
for a final midnight descent to the
village.
If you need to warm up, there
are plenty of activities inside: at 9
p.m. there is an additional games
area geared toward younger guests,
plus movies set up in the sugar
shacks. The arcade style “Drop
Zone” is located downstairs and
is a hit for many ages. Food and
beverage services also offer a great
Steak Night special along with a
limited food court selection available late in to the evening.
Skiing or snowboarding in the
valley is a terrific way to celebrate
the New Year and can be enjoyed by
all ages. Day tickets are valid until
close, so winter enthusiasts can
come anytime during the day or
evening to hit the slopes and enjoy
the atmosphere. With almost 1000
people spread out on the ski hills
and in the village, the whole resort
is alive and buzzing in an outdoor
New Year’s party that would make
Dick Clark jealous.
For more information call (204) 564-2000 or visit www.asessippi.com.
Ski Deals
Grade 5 SnowPass
Children in Grade 5, or who are 10 years-old, can ski and
ride for free at their favourite hills this winter courtesy of the
Canadian Ski Council and partner resorts across Canada.
The Grade 5 SnowPass program offers eligible Canadian
children up to three free days of skiing or snowboarding at
each participating ski area in their region.
Participating Manitoba ski hills include: Asessippi Ski
Area and Winter Park, Falcon Lake Ridge Ski Area, Mystery
Mountain Winter Park and Stony Mountain Ski Area.
The Grade 5 SnowPass booklet includes up to three
ski-free coupons for each ski area as well as coupons for discounts or rebates on lessons and equipment rentals. Some
participating areas also offer a bonus Grade 6 coupon that
can be used next season. Each Grade 5 student who
applies
will receive either an Eastern or Western SnowPass booklet,
depending on where they live in Canada.
For a chance to win ski and snowboard prizes, each
SnowPass applicant can enter the “Tell a Friend” referral
contest. If you tell your friend about the SnowPass program and they send in an application, you’ll be entered
in a draw for some amazing prizes like Sport Chek gift
certificates, lift passes, equipment, and more.
Grade 5 SnowPass applications are available online
at www.snowpass.ca and www.passeportdesneiges.ca.
Applications are also available Canada-wide from Grade 5
elementary school teachers and at Sport Mart, Sport Chek,
Sports Experts, and Intersport stores. The program begins
Dec.1, 2007 and SnowPass booklets will be mailed out to
applicants beginning Nov. 19, 2007.
National Learn to
Ski/Ride Week
Courtesy Travel Manitoba
Winter sports are some of the best ways to maintain an
active lifestyle, and Canadian ski resorts are making their
own New Year’s resolutions to help more people get on
the slopes and off the couch by making it affordable and
easy to learn to ski or snowboard.
January 12-20, 2008 is National “Learn to Ski and
Ride Week” and ski areas across Canada will be offering
discount packages designed with beginners in mind.
Participating areas will offer 50% price reductions and “2
for 1” discounts on packages that include a beginner lift
ticket, equipment rental and a beginner lesson, everything you need to get you started on the slopes!
In Manitoba, the Stony Mountain Ski Area is participating in National Learn to Ski and Ride Week. Find more
information on learning how to ski and ride, visit
www.skicanada.org.
Manitoba Ski Trails
Manitoba is home to many great cross country ski trails.
Check out www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/parks/winter_reports/cross_country_skiing_report.html
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Snowmobile Safety Tips
Source: Snoman, www.snoman.mb.ca Drive Defensively
Be alert for potential danger. Watch out for:
• Thin ice and open water
• Grooming equipment
• Oncoming snowmobiles
• Unforeseen obstacles beneath snow
• Unexpected corners, intersections and stops
• Road and railway crossings
• Trees and branches on the trail
• Bridges and approaches
• Wildlife
• Other trail users (skiers, hikers)
Don’t Drink and Ride
1 Even small amounts of alcohol can drastically affect
reaction time. Alcohol is involved in over 70% of snowmobiling fatalities.
2 Alcohol increases susceptibility to cold and hypothermia. Chances of survival and treatment of injury can be
greatly affected.
3 The Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Act now mirrors the
Highway Traffic Act. If convicted of driving a snowmobile while impaired, you will lose all driving privileges
(car, truck, motorcycle, off-road vehicles and snowmobiles).
4 COPs On Snow is a non-confrontational patrol of volunteers acting as the eyes and ears of the law. They are
on the trail to offer assistance by distributing maps and
brochures. They will also document any infractions and
alert the local police.
Snowmobile Repair Kit
This basic repair kit can provide immediate help
when your snowmobile is in trouble.
• spare belt
• spare spark plugs
• manufacturer’s tool kit
• extra wrenches
• nuts & bolts sized for your sled
• tow rope
• pry bar
• duct tape
• wire
• jack-knife
• cellular phone (but may have limited service range)
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Be Cautious After Dark
• Always wear outer clothing with reflective trim.
• Never ride alone at night.
• Slow down after dark. Nine out of 10 snowmobiling
fatalities occur after dark.
Avoid Riding on Ice
• If you must cross ice, test the thickness of ice before
venturing out on it. Ice must be at least 25 cm, or 10
inches, thick before it’s safe for snowmobiles or all-terrain vehicles. Then stay on the packed or marked trail.
• Don’t stop until you reach shore. If you hit slush, don’t
let off the throttle. If you are following someone who
hits slush, veer off to make your own path.
• If you travel over lakes and rivers, use a buoyant snowmobile suit and carry a set of picks to help grip the
edge of the ice more easily.
If you do break through the ice:
• Kick vigorously into a horizontal position and swim to
the nearest ice edge. Place hands/arms on unbroken
ice while kicking hard to propel your body onto the ice,
like a seal.
• Once clear, stay flat and roll away to stronger ice.
• Stand, keep moving and find shelter fast.
Dress Properly
• Wear layers of clothing.
• Avoid cottons and sweatshirts that retain moisture,
making you cold and clammy and may lead to hypothermia.
• Wear good snowmobile gear made of materials that
retain heat, release moisture and resist both water and
wind. Try to find suits that are water and wind proof.
Border Explorers at a trail near Flin Flon Snowman
Snowmobile Trails & Clubs
Central Region Trails and Clubs
Trails in this area
Winkler, St. Jean and Altona
Portage la Prairie, Rosendale and St. Ambrois
Assiniboine River, Springstein, Starbuck,
Fannystelle, Elie, Elm Creek,
Brunkild, Domain, St. Agathe, La Salle,
Oak Bluff, Headingley
Swan Lake, Somerset, Notre Dame, Altamont,
St. Leon, Manitou, Darlingford, Morden,
La Riviere, Snowflake, Pilot Mound, Crystal City, Clearwater and Mariapolis
Cypress River, Treherne, Holland, Sprucewoods , St.Claude, Stephenfield,
Notre Dame du Lourdes
Carman, Roseisle, St. Claude, Miami, Winkler,
Roland, Elm Creek
Maintained by
Border Valley Sno-Goers
Club Snow Inc.
Cross Country Snow Drifters
Pembina Valley Snowkickers
Rolling Range Riders
Sno-What Snowmobile Club
Snoflies Snowmobile Club
Eastern Region Trails and Clubs
Trails in this area
Maintained by
Beausejour, Tyndall, Stead, Mars Sand Hills,
Gull Lake
Brokenhead Trailblazers
Pinawa, Seddon’s Corner, Lac du Bonnet,
Seven Sisters, Whitemouth, Elma
Eastman SnoPals
Lac du Bonnet, Bird River, Lee River
Lee River Snow Riders
Pine Falls, Powerview, St. George
Maskwa Snowmobile Club
Milner Ridge, South of Pine Falls
Mooswa Lake Snow Riders Inc.
Nopiming Provincial Park, Bird Lake
Nopiming Sno-Mads
Grand Beach, Belair Forest, Stead
Northstar Hillclimbers
Richer, St. Anne
Snowraiders Snowmobile Club
South Junction, Woodridge, Can-Am,
Moose Lake, La Broquerie,
Steinbach, Sandilands Provincial Forest
Southeast SnoRiders
Oakbank, Anola Springfield Pathfinders
Birds Hill Park, Libau, Selkirk, Hwy 59
Springhill Trailblazers
Victoria Beach, Albert Beach, Hillside Beach,
Traverse Bay, Belair,
Lake Winnipeg trail to Hecla Island
Victoria Beach Snow Drifters
St. Malo, Ile des Chenes, St. Agathe,
St. Pierre-Jolys
Voyageur Trail Grooming Association
Whiteshell Provincial ParkWhiteshell Snowmobile Club
Interlake Region Trails and Clubs
Trails in this area
Winnipeg Beach, Arborg, Gimli, Riverton,
Hecla
Inwood, St. Laurent and Oak Point
Steep Rock, Falkner
Ashern, Moosehorn
Maintained by
Interlake Snow Trackers
Inwood Snowmobile Club
Lake Side Snow Drifters
Log Cabin Snowmobile Club
Woodlands, Warren, Marquette,
St. Laurent
Fisher Branch
Stony Mountain, Stonewall, Balmoral, Argyle
St. Martin, Gypsumville
Northern Lites Snowmobile Club
Northern Trail Blazers
South Interlake Snow Riders
St. Martin’s Power Toboggan Club
Northern Region Trails and Clubs
Trails in this area
Flin Flon, Creighton
Gillam
The Pas, Clearwater Lake Park
Snow Lake
Thompson, Paint Lake Park
Maintained by
Border Explorers Snowmobile Club
Gillam Snowmobile Club
Kelsey Trail Sno Riders
Snow Lake Sno-Drifters
Thompson Trailbreakers Inc.
Western Region Trails and Clubs
Trails in this area
Maintained by
Dauphin
Dauphin Snowmobile Club
Grandview, South Duck Mountain Park,
Ashville, Ethelbert, Gilbert Plains
Intermountain Snowmobile Club
Birch River, North Porcupine Mountain
North Mountain Riders
Ochre River, Ste. RoseOchre River Snowmobile Club
Neepawa, Carberry, Minnedosa, Sandy Lake Prairie Mountain Snow Drifters
Roblin, Southwest Duck Mountain Park
Roblin Snowmobile Association
Angusville, Asessippi Ski Area & Winter Park,
Birtle, Elphinstone, Foxwarren, Hamiota,
Inglis, Miniota, Oakburn, Oak River, Rossburn,
Russell, St.Lazare, Sandy Lake, Shoal Lake,
Strathclair, Waywayseecappo & Vista
Snowtraxx Snowmobile Club
Goodlands, Waskada, Turtle Mountain Park,
Deloraine, Elgin, Hartney, Lauder, Souris,
Oak Lake, Virden, Melita
Southwest Snow Trackers
South of Brandon, Shilo, Carberry, Douglas Sprucewoods Snodrifters
Swan Valley, North Duck Mountain Park,
Wellman Lake, Cowan, Thunder Hill Ski Area Swan Valley Snowmobile Association
Wawanesa, Glenboro, Belmont, Ninette,
Dunrea, Killarney and south
to the US border
Tri-Lake Trail Busters
Boissevain
Turtle Mountain Trail Riders
Brandon, Minnedosa, Oak River,
Rapid City, Rivers
Valleyview Sno-Riders
Virden
Virden Valley Runners
Courtesy of Snoman, www.snoman.mb.ca
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What’s On and Where to stay
A list of some of the activities and events in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario
Northern Region
CHURCHILL
Mar (third week) Aurora Winterfest
Mar 29
Hudson Bay Quest, international dog
sled race from Churchill, Manitoba to
Arviat, Nunavut; and Mushers Banquet
in Arviat after the finish of the race.
Churchill Lights Courtesy Travel Manitoba
GILLAM
Dec 2
Santa Claus Parade; (204) 652-5488
Dec 24 – 28
Christmas Break Skate
Dec 31
New Year’s Eve Social
Jan 25 – 27
Bantam Hockey Tournament
Feb 8 – 10
Mites Hockey Tournament
Feb 14
Family Valentine’s Day Dance
Feb 15 – 17
Novice Hockey Tournament
Feb 29 – Mar 2 Walter Peters Memorial Hockey Tournament
Mar 10 – 16
Winter Carnival Week
Mar 14 – 16
Atoms Hockey Tournament
Mar 24 – 28
Spring Break Day Camp (tentative)
TBA
Family Sponge Hockey Tournament
TBAGillam Snowmobile Club Poker Derby
Where to stay
Aurora Gardens Restaurant and Motel; (204) 652-6554
Gillam Motor Inn; (204) 652-2670
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FLIN FLON
Feb 8, 9 & 10
Bust the Winter Blues Festival, a
family event including a bonfire,
curling bonspiel, baking events,
family dance, trivia night, pancake breakfast and more;
contact Aimee Deans, (204) 681-7542.
Where to stay
Bakers Narrows Lodge; 1-866-603-6390
Westwood Lodge; (204) 687-6307
Yoho Bay Bed & Breakfast; (204) 687-3051
Legacy Bed & Breakfast; (204) 687-4101
Flin Flon Friendship Centre Hostel; (204) 687-3900
Oreland Motel; (204) 687-3467
Royal Hotel; (204) 687-7534
Victorial Inn; (204) 687-7555
Courtesy Travel Manitoba
THE PAS
Dec 1
Dec 2
Feb 13 – 17
Feb to Mar Apr 5 Opasquia School Craft Sale
Carrot Valley Craft Sale
Trappers’ Festival
Exhibit on the Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival at the museum
Bill Bannock Fishing Derby
Where to stay
Grass River Lodge, The Pas; (204) 358-7171
New Vickery Lodge, Clearwater; (204) 624-5429
Carpenter’s Clearwater Lodge, Clearwater; (204) 624-5467
Evergreen Resort, Clearwater; (204) 624-5750
THOMPSON
Feb 8 – 10
Winterfest, Recreation Centre;
(204) 677-7952
SNOW LAKE
Mar 1
Snowmobile Races; (204) 358-2732
Where to stay
Barlett’s Diamond Willow Inn & Willow House;
(204) 358-2842
Bluenose Bed & Breakfast; (204) 358-7305
Lakeshore Bed & Breakfast; (204) 358-9638
Snow Lake Motor Inn; (204) 358-2331
Trapper’s Festival Courtesy Travel Manitoba
Winter car survival kit
The Canadian Automobile
Association recommends the following items be kept in the trunk
of your car.
• shovel
• sand or cat litter
• traction mats
• tow chain
• compass
• cloth or roll of paper towels
• warning light or road flares
• extra clothing and footwear
• emergency food pack
• booster cables
• ice scraper and brush
• matches and a “survival” candle
in a deep can (to warm hands, heat
a drink or use as an emergency
light)
• fire extinguisher
• extra windshield washer fluid
• fuel line antifreeze
The following items should be kept
in the cab of your car.
• road maps
• flashlight
• first aid kit
• blanket (special “survival”
blankets are best)
If you get trapped in a storm or
snowbank, don’t panic!
Avoid overexertion and exposure.
Shovelling and bitter cold can kill.
Stay in your car. You won’t get lost
and you’ll have shelter.
Keep fresh air in your car. Open a
window on the side sheltered from
the wind.
Run your motor sparingly. Beware
of exhaust fumes and the possibility of carbon monoxide. Ensure the
tailpipe is not blocked by snow.
Use the candle for heat, instead of
the car’s heater, if possible.
Set out a warning light or flares.
Put on the dome light. (Overuse of
headlights may run your battery
down.)
Exercise your limbs vigorously.
Keep moving and don’t fall asleep.
Keep watch for traffic or searchers.
Wear a hat, as you can lose up
to 60 per cent of your body heat
through your head.
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Western Region
RIVERS AND DISTRICT
Dec 1
Santa Claus Parade, Rivers;
(204) 328-7494
Jan 1
New Year’s Day Levy, Royal Canadian Legion; (204) 328-7830
Jan 16 – 18 Masters’ Bonspiel, Rivers Curling Club; (204) 328-7173
Jan 18 – 20
Mens’ Bonspiel, Rivers Curling Club; (204) 328-7799
Jan 25 – 27
Ladies’ Bonspiel, Rivers Curling Club; (204) 328-7173
Feb. 22 – 24
Mixed Bonspiel. Rivers Curling Club; (204) 328-5237
Mar 8
Junior Bonspiel, Rivers Curling Club; (204) 328-7813
Mar 18 – 20
Seniors’ Bonspiel, Rivers Curling Club; (204) 328-7243 or (204) 328-7110.
Where to stay
Cozy River Inn Bed & Breakfast; (204) 328-4457
Upland House Bed & Breakfast; (204) 566-2318
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ASESSIPPI PARKLAND – RUSSELL, INGLIS,
BINSCARTH, ANGUSVILLE & SHELLMOUTH
Dec1 – 31
Victorian Dickens Historical Christmas, Russell Inn, Russell; (204) 773-3437
Dec 5
Russell Game & Fish Big Buck Night; (204) 773-3461
Dec 7 – 9
Opening Weekend, Asessippi Ski Area & Winter Park; (204) 564-2000
Dec 7
Farmers’ Bonspiel, Binscarth;
(204) 532-2173
Dec 8
Santa Day, Binscarth; (204) 532-2514
Dec 8Get Amped, Evening Rail Jam: Asessippi Ski Area & Winter Park;
(204) 564-2000
Dec 31
Asessippi Family New Year’s Eve; Torch run at midnight. Asessippi Ski Area & Winter Park; (204) 564-2000
Jan 5, 12, 19 & 26 Asessippi Winter Fest Days, Outdoor
Bar & BBQ, Asessippi Ski Area & Winter Park; (204) 564-2000
Feb 2
Feb 4 – 9
Feb 9
Feb 9 & 10
Feb 9 – 11
Feb 16 – 17 Feb TBA
Feb TBA
Mar 1
Mar 1
Mar 8
Mar TBA
Snowmobile Derby, Shellmouth Community Hall; (204) 564-2124
Seniors’ Bonspiel, Binscarth;
(204) 532-2173
Snowmobile Poker Derby, Angusville Hall; (204) 773-2338
Female Snowboard Freestyle Camp, Asessippi Ski Area & Winter Park;
(204) 564-2000 Mixed Bonspiel, Binscarth;
(204) 532-2173
Half Pipe Competition, Asessippi Ski Area & Winter Park; (204) 564-2000 Russell Ladies Open Bonspiel, Russell; (204) 773-3493
Redliners Auto Club Ice Rally Challenge, Russell; (204) 773-3071,
or 773-338
Coca Cola Family Festival, Asessippi
Ski Area & Winter Park; (204) 564-2000
Annual Snowmobile Derby, Hosted by Inglis Fire Department, Inglis;
(204) 564-2603
Asessippi Slope Style Prairie Throw Down, Asessippi Ski Area & Winter Park; (204) 564-2000
Russell Mixed Open
Bonspiel, Russell;
(204)773-3493
Inglis
Asessippi Bed & Breakfast; (204) 564-2486
Bear Creek Bed & Breakfast; (204) 564-2696
Little Village Inn; (204) 564-2585
Shell Valley Inn; (204) 564-2033
Inglis Hotel; (204) 564-2414
Inglis Hall: (204) 564-2414
Railside Inn; (204) 773-2430
Weather Vane Inn: (204) 564-2464
Binscarth
Binscarth 580 Hotel; (204) 532-2459
Binscarth Village Guest Haus;(204) 532-2173
BRANDON
Mid-Dec
Jan 15 –17
Jan 31 – Feb 2
Mar 31 – Apr 5
Power Smart Waterfall of Lights, Brandon Skating Oval;
(204) 729-2150
Manitoba Ag Days, Keystone Centre; www.agdays.com
Lieutenant Governor’s Winter Festival;
(204) 729-2171
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, Keystone Centre; (204) 726-3590
Where to stay
Shellmouth
Asessippi Bunk House; (204) 564-2000
Asessippi Sugar Shacks; (204) 564-2000
Russell
Asessippi Inn; (204) 773-2002
Azee Sunset Lodge; (204) 773-2919
Boulton Manor Bed & Breakfast;
(204) 773-3267
Hank’s Hide-A-Way; 1-800-292-6228
Jolly Lodger; (204) 773-2177
Prairie Lake Lodge; (204) 773-3335
Russell Inn; 1-800-665-0678
Sanderson’s Hill Bed & Breakfast;
(204) 773-2220
Silver Creek Bed & Breakfast;
(204) 773-2729
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Riding Mountain Elk Fest
Rick vandervliet
L
ooking for something
new this winter? Head to
the Riding Mountain Elk
Fest, from February 8 – 10, for
events that include winter kiting,
high-tech treasure hunts and ice
sculpting. It all takes place in the
town of Wasagaming and Riding
Mountain National Park.
The fest kicks off on Saturday
with a pancake breakfast, and
then beckons visitors to try out
the skiing, snowshoeing, snow
sculpting and winter kiting.
Winter kiting means strapping
on a snowboard and latching
onto a specially designed kite
that lifts and pulls you across the
snow, through the air and across
the lake to the other side.
Another unique activity, called
geocaching, involves a high-tech
treasure hunt using GPS technology to find the hidden loot.
And then there’s “people curling” where people slide themselves, rather than curling rocks,
down a hill on toboggans in an
attempt to hit the bulls eye at the
end of the slope.
Families can work together to
build a quinze or an igloo, the
former being a giant pile of snow
that’s been allowed to settle then
hollowed out making a cozy little
outdoor winter retreat. Igloos are
constructed of cut blocks of snow.
For those who want to build
something out of ice, The
Elkhorn Resort provides blocks
of ice and tools for participants
to try their hand at ice sculpting.
The resort also offers sleigh rides
with a team of horses that pulls
riders of all ages. In addition,
children can check out a dogsled
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exhibition where they can experience being pulled by a team of
huskies.
After a full day’s activity, a
pickerel fish fry in the evening
is held at the cook shack behind
the park’s visitors’ centre. In
the meantime, hockey enthusiasts can join in a three-on-three
hockey tournament for the kids
on the surrounding ice surfaces.
For these and other events during the Elk Festival, visit www.
friendsofridingmountain.com
Winter kiting at Elk Fest Courtesy of Friends of Riding Mountain National Park
Jules Chartrand honorary fisher puts the big lure down the hole to entice
Manipogo to come and be part of the festival.
Where to stay
Braeview Bed & Breakfast; (204) 727-4594
Casa Maley; 1-877-727-2900
Irma’s Bed & Breakfast; (204) 726-5149
The White House; 1-888-944-8347
Victoria Inn; 1-800-852-2710
Brandon’s Keystone Centre
RIDING MOUNTAIN and DAUPHIN
Dec 1
Christmas at the Fort; Fort Dauphin Museum; (204) 638-6630
Dec 17 – 21
Christmas Bird Count, Riding Mountain National Park
Jan 19
Dauphin Fish
Wildlife Association Awards Night,
11th Ave Hall,
(204) 638-6735
Feb 9 – 10
SnoCross Racing,
DMCC Fair Grounds; (204) 648-4329
Mar 15
The Original Dauphin Lake Ice Fishing Contest; (204) 638-0608
Mar 16
Intermountain Sport Fishing
Enhancement
Kids Ice Fishing Derby,
Dauphin Lake,
(204) 638-3658
LAKE MANITOBA NARROWS
Mar 1
Ice Fishing Derby; (204) 768-3253
ST. LAURENT
Mar (TBA)
Manipogo Festival;
(204) 646-2392
WINNIPEGOSIS
Dec 14 Mar 15 – 16 Skate with Santa; (204) 656-4791
Winnipegosis Winterfest;
(204) 656-4791
Ice fishing at the Manapogo Festival
Where to stay
Elkhorn
Elkhorn Resort, Riding Mountain
National Park; 1-800-ELKHORN
Dauphin
Sir Edgar House Bed & Breakfast;
(204) 638-2852
Super 8 Motel; 1-800-800-8000
Boulevard Hotel; (204) 638-4410
Tower’s Hotel; (204) 638-4321
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Interlake Region
SELKIRK and STONY MOUNTAIN
Dec 1 – 2
East Selkirk, Advent Carol Concert;
St. Peter Dynevor Old Stone Church; (204) 482-3319
Dec 1 – 31
Members Show & Sale Exhibit, Selkirk
Community Art Centre; (204) 482-4359
Dec 15
First Blood Snowboard Competition, Stony Mountain Ski Area;
(204) 344-5977
Mar 15 & 16
Springfest, Stony Mountain Ski Area; (204) 344-5977
Mar 16
Second Helping Snowboard Competition, Stony Mountain Ski Area; (204) 344-5977
Where to stay
Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast; 1-866-572-7309
Cloverdale Bed & Breakfast; (204) 482-4853
Cox Bed & Breakfast; (204) 757-2324
Evergreen Gate Bed & Breakfast; (204) 482-6248
Fidler House Bed & Breakfast; (204) 482-5547
Selkirk Inn & Conference Centre; (204) 482-7722
Stony Mountain Motor Inn; (204) 344-5511
STONEWALL
Dec 1
Dec 1 – 2
Dec 7
Dec 7
Jan 3 – 7
Jan 5 – 7
Christmas Luncheon, Bake & Craft Sale, Odd Fellows Hall; (204) 467-5469
Santa Trains Excursions, and
Breakfast with Santa Trains
(Prairie Dog Central); (204) 832-5259 or
Ticketmaster (204) 253-2787
Stonewall Parade of Lights,
7 p.m.; (204) 467-5354
Santa Claus Parade; (204) 467-5924
2008 Target Junior Women’s Curling, Stonewall Curling Club
Stonewall Winter Carnival,
Quarry Park; (204) 467-4774
Where to stay
Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast; (204) 467-5996
Rockwood Motor Inn; (204) 467-2354
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OAK HAMMOCK MARSH
For all Oak Hammock events call: (204) 467-3300
Dec 9
Tree Trimming Party
Dec 13
Astronomy Night (winter
constellations and meteor shower)
Dec 15 Christmas Bird Count
Dec 26 Marshland Wonderland
Feb 2 World Wetland Day & Groundhog Day
Feb 3 Groundhog Snow Golf Tournament
Feb 14 Candlelight and Stars
Feb 23 – 24 Voyageur Weekend
Mar 8 – 9
Outdoor Adventure Weekend
Mar 20 Astronomy Night (spring
constellations)
Mar 21 – 24
Easter Weekend Celebrations
Mar 23 Snowbird Beach Days
Mar 31 – Apr 4 Wild, Weird and Wonderland
Gull Harbour Area
LOCKPORT
Jan 26 – 27 Lockport Children’s Winter Festival, Lockport Floodway; (204) 757-2222
GIMLI
Jan 23 – 27 Manitoba Scott Tournament of Hearts,
Gimli Curling Club; (204) 642-9062
Where to stay
Always Summer Bed & Breakfast;
(204) 642-7013
Gimli Hotel; (204) 642-5270
Lakeview Resort; (204) 642-8565
Misty Lake Lodge & Convention
Centre; (204) 642-8407
Viking Inn; (204) 642-5168
FISHER BRANCH
Feb (TBA)
Fisher Branch Winter Carnival;
(204) 372-6618
MAPS COURTESY OF MANITOBA CONSERVATION
Camp Morton
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Red River Region
WINNIPEG
Dec 1 – 2
Dec 1 – Jan 6
Dec 1 – Jan 6
Dec 8 – Jan 6
Jan 1
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Festival of Trees and Lights, Assinboine Park Conservatory; (204) 837-4324
Assinboine Valley Railway Christmas
Light Run, 3001 Roblin Blvd., near Assinboine Park; 6:30 to 9 p.m.; No
reservations required; (204) 837-1305
Canad Inns Winter Wonderland,
Red River Exhibition Park;
(204) 989-3456
Fire and Ice Show, Assiniboine Park Conservatory; (204) 986-4732
Lieutenant Governor’s New Year Levee, Legislative Building;
(204) 945-2752
Let it Snow
Jan 11 – 13
MCA Women’s Curling Bonspiel
Jan 11 – 13
Western Kitchen and Bath Show, Winnipeg Convention Centre
Jan 17 – 23 MCA Men’s Curling Bonspiel
Jan 25 – 27 Junior Speedskating Championships
Jan 25 – 27
Riverpond Classic Shinny Hockey Tournament
Feb 9 – 10Golf Expo Canada
Feb 15 – 24
Festival du Voyageur, Western Canada’s largest winter festival,
Voyageur Park; (204) 237-7692
Feb 21 – 24
Mid Canada Boat Show
Feb 28 – Mar 2 RV Show
Mar 8 – 16 2008 Tim Hortons Brier, curling
championship, MTS Centre
Centennial Concert Hall
Events
Winter Park Programs at
The Forks
Dec 1
Shevchenko’s “Kateryna” Ukrainian Cossack FolkOpera Ballet. Tickets available at Ticketmaster at
(204) 780-3333 or www.ticketmaster.ca
Jan 13 – Mar 2, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (weather permitting)
Teepee storytelling and art, horse drawn wagon rides,
snow scuplting classes, snowboard instruction, skating
and more.
• Great-West Life Snow Sculpting Workshops
Learn about snow sculpting and create your own
work of art. Snow blocks and child-friendly carving
tools are provided. Each participant is invited to take
his or her creation home.
• Investors Group Teepee Story Telling and Art
Program
Two traditional teepees are set up with a beautiful
view of the river. Gather around and learn about the
history of the teepee in the Aboriginal community
and put your knowledge into action as you build
your own teepee to take home.
• Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Hop on the wagon in front of The Forks Market and
enjoy the festive lights as you take a trip around The
Forks the old-fashioned way. Horse drawn wagon
rides run every Sunday.
Dec 2
Historia Presented By SPK Iskry with Sokol Folk
Ensemble. Tickets available at Ticketmaster
(204) 780-3333 or www.ticketmaster.ca
April 3 – 6
Home Expressions Show,
Winnipeg Convention Centre
The Forks
Dec 7
Dec 8
Dec TBD
Dec 8 – 22
Dec 8 – 22
Dec 14 & 15
Dec 21
Dec 31
Feb 1 – 3 Feb 3
Mar 1
Royal Dance at The Forks, 7 p.m.
Santa Breakfast at The Forks, 10 a.m. (to be confirmed)
Santa Pictures at The Forks.
Bring your camera and take your free picture with Santa; Friday 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 12 to 4 p.m.
Christmas Festival at The Forks; Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Christmas Crafts for Kids at The Forks;
Saturdays and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m.
Presented by Michaels Arts and Crafts.
Live Nativity Pageant at The Forks; Friday (Dec14) from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday (Dec15) from 4 to 8 p.m.
Arctic Glacier Winter Park launches at The Forks – for the official
celebration of winter. Skate on 1.2 kms of trails, shoosh down the toboggan chute or leap off the professionally
designed snowboard hill. Skate rentals are available.
Scotiabank Family New Year’s Eve at The Forks; family activities begin at
3 p.m.
Iron Man Curling Bonspiel,
ACU Rivertrail, The Forks
Ice Bike Race, ACU Rivertrail,
The Forks
National Screen Institute Snowscreen, The Forks
Hockey at The Forks Courtesy The Forks
Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Dec 21– 30 Nutcracker
Tickets at www.ticketmaster.ca or (204) 253-2787
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Dec 7 & 8
Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
Dec 9 “The Snowman” by Howard Blake
Dec 14 – 16 Holiday Express with Steve Bell
Tickets at www.wso.mb.ca or
(204) 949-3999
Jan 1
Salute to Vienna. Tickets available at
Ticketmaster at (204)780-3333 or www.ticketmaster.ca
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Winter Fun at Fort Whyte
For more information about activities and fees, go to www.fortwhyte.org
Dec 2
Dec 9
Dec 15
Dec 16
Dec 23
Dec 26
Dec 27
Dec 28
Dec 30
Jan 6 Jan 13
Father Christmas in the Forest,
12 to 3 p.m. Join Old St. Nick in
the Fort Whyte forest and have your
photo taken with him.
The Gingerbread Trail, 2 to 3 p.m.
Build and decorate your own gingerbread forest. Pre-register at
(204) 989-8364.
Breakfast with Santa,
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Don’t stew about it, take a hike,
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a bowl of Bison
Ragout at the café, then take a hike
departing at 2 p.m.
Festive Kids’ Craft, 1 to 3 p.m.
Horse drawn Sleigh Rides & Kids
Craft, beginning at 12 p.m; activities
free with regular admission, except
sleigh rides $4 per person.
Family Craft, rolled beeswax candles,
beginning at 12 p.m; activities free
with regular admission.
Inuit Games, beginning at 12 p.m;
activities free with regular admission.
Kids’ Craft, New Year party hats and
favours, beginning at 12 p.m;
activities free with regular admission.
Family Winter Fun Days, 1 to 3 p.m;
free with regular admission.
Kids’ Craft, 1 to 3 p.m., and horse
drawn sleigh rides beginning at noon.
Jan 20
Live on the Wild Side, a workshop to
learn the basics of winter survival,
1 to 3 p.m. Horse drawn sleigh rides
beginning at noon.
Jan 27
Movie & popcorn, “Beavers”, a film
that follows a family of beavers as they
grow, play and transform. Showtimes
1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free with regular
admission.
Feb 3
Scavenger Hunt on Snowshoes,
1 to 2 p.m. Free with regular admission.
Feb 10
Quinze Building Workshop,
12 to 3 p.m. Free with regular admission.
Feb 14
You and Your Sweetheart Night,
6 to 10 p.m. Outdoor activities and ice
skating, as well as dinner and live music at
the Buffalo Stone Café. Members $89 per
couple; non-members $99 per couple.
Feb 16GPS and Compass Navigation,
7 to 9 p.m. at Fort Whyte Alive
Interpretive Centre. Hosted by Paddle
Canada instructors. Free for members of
Paddle Manitoba and Fort Whyte Alive.
Non-members suggested donation $4.
Feb 17
Trappers’ Festival, 12 to 3 p.m. Fun
competition of outdoors skills, including tea boiling, hatchet throwing and
snowshoe races. Participate as a team
or individual.
Feb 24
Hypothermic Half Marathon.
Winter at Fort Whyte Top of the Richardson run toboggan slide Courtesy of Fort Whyte & Garry Frankel
Courtesy of Fort Whyte & Travel Manitoba
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Winnipeg
Skating Ponds
Winnipeg Area
Cross Country
Ski Trails
Assiniboine Park Duck Pond
Kildonan Park Duck Pond
Harbourview Recreation Complex
St. Vital Duck Pond
Assiniboine Park
Birds Hill Provincial Park
Harbourview
Kildonan Park
La Barriere Park
St. Vital Park
Windsor Park
Courtesy of The Forks
Courtesy of Travel Manitoba
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Where to stay
(Winnipeg Bed & Breakfasts)
Almost Home Bed & Breakfast; (204) 663-4292
Banner Bed & Breakfast; (204) 256-8721
Beechmount Bed & Breakfast; (204) 775-1144
Eleven Linacre Road Bed & Breakfast; (204) 269-4639
La Hacienda; (204) 297-7480
Maison Grosvenor Bed & Breakfast; (204) 475-9630
River Gate Inn; 1-866-397-3345
The Columns Bed & Breakfast; (204) 470-4803
West Gate Manor; (204) 772-9788
Feb 8 – 10
Feb 9
Feb 16
Mar 1
Mar 15
LA SALLE
Jan 2 – 6
Jan 16 – 20
Mar 6 – 9
TBA Men’s Curling Bonspiel;
contact Ken Uruski (204) 736-4232
Ladies’ Curling Bonspiel;
contact Trinda Kostal (204) 736-9204
Mixed Curling Bonspiel;
contact Gary VanDenBussche
(204) 736-4881
Juniors Curling Bonspiel
Where to stay
Canad Inns Portage la Prairie; 1-888-332-2623
Days Inn; 1-800-239-7466
Hi-Way Motel; (204) 857-8771
Midtown Motor Inn; (204) 857-6881
Sunset Motel; (204) 857-7031
Super 8; 1-800-800-8000
Westgate Inn Motel; (204) 239-5200
Yellow Quill Motel; 1-800-239-7255
GRANDVIEW
Jan 20
Mar 15
Winter Family Day
Winter Carnival
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE
Thru’ to Feb. 2008 MJHL Portage Terrier Hockey; www.portageterriers.com
Nov 16 – Jan 6 Manitoba Hydro Power Smart Island of Lights Drive Through Displays;
(204) 239-8334
Dec 4-22
Portage & District Arts Centre Student & Members Art Show; (204) 239-6029
Dec 7
Jingle Bell Breakfast;
(204) 239-4848
Dec 7
Santa’s Parade of Lights;
(204) 857-7778
Dec 13
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
in Concert,
William Glesby Centre; (204) 239-6029
Jan 18 – 20 & Northern Lifestyles & Winter
Jan 25 – 27
Survival Workshops;
(204) 857-8637 or 1-866-770-5372
Jan 26
Robin Chestnut and Azucar Cubana Dance Troupe,
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Simplot Western Canadian
Pond Hockey Championship;
(204) 239-8326
Winterfest, Island Park; (204) 239-8321
Johnny Cajun Band,
The Dust Poets,
Spring Craft Sale & Flea Market, Herman Prior 55+ Centre;
(204) 857-6951
ALTONA, MORDEN, WINKLER
Nov 24
Santa Arrives,
Southland Mall, Winkler;
contact (204) 325-9074
Dec 2
Skate with Santa,
Morden Recreation Centre,
12:15 to 3 p.m; (204) 822-6992.
Dec 2
Singing for Supper,
concert by Tom Jackson,
Morden Alliance Church at 7 p.m. Tickets $15; contact Kathy Menzies (204) 822-3193.
Dec 4
Friendship Centre Christmas Banquet, Morden Friendship Centre;
(204) 822-3555.
Dec 4 – 22
Pembina Hills Artists’
Christmas Show,
Morden
Dec 10 – 12
Dec 31
Jan 20
Feb 2
Feb 3
Feb 7 – 9
Mar 9
Mar 15 & 16
Chahl Prospects Game, Winkler Arena; contact Winkler Flyers; (204) 325-9411 Friends of Dance,
New Year’s Eve dance,
Morden Recreation Centre;
contact Elmer Evenson
(204) 822-3676.
Public skating,
Morden Recreation Centre,
12:15 to 3 p.m; (204) 822-6992
Altona Winter Carnival;
(204) 324-9005
Public skating, Morden Recreation Centre, 12:15 to 3 p.m.
CBC’s Hockey Day in Canada,
Winkler; contact Deb Penner,
(204) 325-5600
Public skating, Morden Recreation Centre, 12:15 to 3 p.m.
Morden’s Annual Toy Show,
Morden Recreation Centre, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m; contact D. Booker at
[email protected]
LA RIVIERE
Feb 2
La Riviere Poker Derby
(204) 242-2588
ST. CLAUDE
Jan 19
Snowmobile Poker Derby
(204) 379-2636
ST. PIERRE-JOLYS
Dec 2Galerie Riviere-aux-Rats Open House;
(204) 433-7758
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The Idle Thyme
Restaurant
Licensed
Traverse Bay Corner / Hwys 59 & 11
Catering & Special Events
Snowmobilers Welcome
756-6535
Grand Beach & Area Development Corp.
Grand Marais Family Festival 7th Annual
Winter Carnival . . . .
The Eastern Beaches
Gift Shop
Julian Gorchynski
Cottage Country Rep.
Free Estimates of Value
255B Main Street Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 1S1
Local Ph/Fax 204-754-3400 Toll Free: 1-888-632-8221
www.century21jefferson.com
Decorative Home & Cottage Accents
Unique & Ever Changing Gift Ideas
Traverse Bay Corner Hwy 59 & 11
Phone: 756-3555
Hours Sun - Friday 12 - 5 and Sat 10 - 5
Schneider's
Septic Service
40084 Road 104 North
Grand Marais, MB
(204)754-2361
Year Round Service
www.grandbeachtourism.com
. . . . . . . . . . February 8, 9 & 10 For info: Bonnie - 754-3240
Eastern Region
BEAUSEJOUR
Dec 6
Dec 31
Jan 10 – 13
Jan 12
Jan 19 – 20
Jan 20
Jan 30
Feb 8 – 10
Feb 9 Feb 18
Feb 22 & 23 Feb 25
Mar 1 & 2
Mar 11 – 12 Mar 28-30
April 10
April 11, 12 & 13
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ESS Orchestra;
contact Joyce, (204) 268-2423
New Years Eve, Brokenhead River Recreation Complex;
contact Vern, (204) 635-2217
Men’s Curling Bonspiel;
contact Brian Bangert, (204) 268-3883
Malanka, Brokenhead River Recreation Complex; contact Stan, (204) 268-1188
Bantam/Bison Curling Challenge
(13 & under, 16 & under);
contact Lisa, (204) 265-3436
Frost Feast - Brokenhead River Recreation Complex: contact Irma,
(204) 268-3526
The 27th Annual Agricultural Conference - Brokenhead River Recreation Complex
Women’s Bonspiel;
contact Lucy Wutke, (204) 268-3571
Brokenhead River Game and Fish Awards Banquet; contact Jim,
(204) 268-4562
Winter Festival at the Sun Gro Centre
Spring Craft show and trade sale, Brokenhead River Recreation Complex
Carnival Queen Pageant;
contact Louis, (204) 268-4076
CPTC Snowmobile races and cabarets;
(204) 268-2049
Farmers’ Bonspiel;
contact Carl Bangert, (204) 268-4294.
Mixed Bonspiel, (minimum 1 opposite gender): contact Gary, (204) 265-3191.
ESS Orchestra, Brokenhead River Recreation Complex
Home and Leisure Show,
Sun Gro Centre
Let it Snow
Where to stay
Beausejour Hotel; (204) 268-2495
Beausejour Superior Inn & Conference Centre;
(204) 268-9050
Getaways Romantic Retreat; 1-877-347-2929 or
email: [email protected]
EASTERN BEACHES
Grand Marais
Curling at Grand Marais Recreational Centre; contact
Chris (204) 754-3058
Dec 13 – 16
50th Anniversary Bonspiel
Jan 5 – 6
Sand Bar Modified Mixed Bonspiel
Jan 11 – 13
Harvey Lacroix Men’s Cashspiel
Feb 1 – 3Grand Marais/Victoria Beach Ladies District Cashspiel
Feb 9 – 10Grand Marais Family Festival Funspiel
Feb 22 – 24
Manitoba Open Stick Curling Championship
Feb 29 – Mar 2 Ice Breaker Mixed Cashspiel
Feb 8, 9 & 10 Grand Marais Winter Family Festival; contact Bonnie, (204) 754-3240
Mar 15Grand Marais Big Swampy Ice Fishing Derby; contact Jean, (204) 754-3989
Victoria Beach
Jan 25, 26 & 27
Feb 15, 16 & 17 Feb 23
Date TBA
Date TBA
Birchwood Motor Hotel Mixed Bonspiel, Victoria Beach Sports Club;
contact Karen, (204) 756-2596
Victoria Beach Men’s Bonspiel,
Victoria Beach Sports Club
Victoria Beach Angel Classic Womens Fishing Derby; contact Angel Kraft, (204) 756-6426
Victoria Beach Family Bonspiel,
Victoria Beach Sports Club
Victoria Beach Snowdrifters Annual Poker Derby: contact Jean Paul Guenette, (204) 256-9550
Grand Beach
Date TBAGrand Beach North Star Hill Climbers; contact Eric Recksiedler, (204) 754-2317.
PINE FALLS & ST. GEORGES
Jan19
Peewee All-Star Game, Pine Falls Arena; contact Nat Osis, (204) 367-9519
Jan 20
Midget All-Star Game , Pine Falls Arena; contact J.L Papineau,
(204) 367-8570
Jan 26 &2 7
Initiator Tournament, Pine Falls Arena; contact Sean Kemball, (204) 367-4957
Feb 1 – 3
Men’s Bonspiel, Pine Falls Curling Club; contact Bill Lavallee,
(204) 367-8769
Feb 8 – 10
Ladies’ Bonspiel, Pine Falls Curling Club; contact Claudette McLeod,
(204) 367-8512
Feb 8 – 10
Voyageurs “Old Timers” Hockey Tournament; contact Raymond Houston, (204) 367-8533
Feb 15 –17 St. Georges, Winter Festival;
(204) 367-9970
Victoria Beach Bev Underhill
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Northern Rentals
1911 Dubreuil St.
Swan River, MB
1-888-266-8889
(204)734-5800
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Northland Leisure
Products Ltd
17th St. & Settee Ave.
The Pas, MB
1-888-667-4842
(204)623-3504
www.northlandleisure
products.com
Red River Yamaha
8184 Henderson Hwy. North
Selkirk, MB
(204)757-9444
Feb 16 & 17 Feb 29 – Mar 2
Mar 7 – 9
Date TBA
Novice Tournament, Pine Falls Arena; contact Deb Phillips, (204) 367-9040
RCMP Memorial Hockey Tournament; contact Doug Ashton, (204)
Bantam Girls “C” Provincials;
contact Ruth Barkhouse, (204) 367-9232
Pine Falls Winterfest
Where to stay
Bear Country Cottages, Belair; (204) 756-6666
Birchwood Motor Hotel, Traverse Bay; (204) 756-2596
Grand Sands Hotel, Grand Marais; (204) 754-2900
Inn Among the Oaks Bed & Breakfast, Grand Marais;
(204) 754-8109
Manitou Lodge, Pine Falls; (204) 367-2252
Papertown Motor Inn, Powerview; (204) 367-2261
LAC DU BONNET
Nov 23
Mar 8
Christmas Tree Lighting, Lac du Bonnet Community Centre, 7 p.m.
Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby; Recreation Office, (204) 345-8816
Where to stay
Tangle Ridge Cabins; (204) 345-4855 or
email: [email protected]
Snowmobiling at Lac du Bonnet
SHOAL LAKE, OAKBURN
Dec 7 Santa Day, Shoal Lake;
(204) 759-2733
Jan 22 – 27 Men’s & Ladies’ Curling Bonspiel,
Shoal Lake Communiplex;
(204) 759-3122
Feb 9 & 10
Thunder and Ice Festival:
snowmobile poker derby at Oakburn; ice fishing derby and snowmobile races on Shoal Lake; (204) 759-2040 or
www.shoallake.ca/Thunder_Ice
WHITESHELL PROVINCIAL PARK
The lakes, woods and trails of the Whiteshell offer all kinds
of winter activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, snowmobiling (over 200 km of trails), icefishing and downhill skiing and snowboarding at Falcon
Ridge Ski Area, at the east end of Falcon Lake. Horseback
riding and sleigh rides are also available at Falcon Beach
Riding Stable and Guest Ranch. Winter recreation maps
are available from the park offices or at
www.manitobaparks.com.
Dec 15
Opening Day Falcon Ridge Ski and Recreation Area (weather permitting); contact (204) 349-8935 to confirm.
Dec 16
Biathlon Cup Race #1, Falcon Ridge Ski and Recreation Area
Jan 20
Biathlon Cup Race #2, Falcon Ridge Ski
and Recreation Area
Feb 8 – 10
Beaver Days Festival, Falcon Lake
Feb 9
Beaver Days Snowmobile
Poker Derby
Feb 9 &10
Beaver Days Sponge Hockey, Whiteshell Community Club
Feb (3rd weekend) Whiteshell Volunteer Fire Dept. Snowmobile Poker Derby
Feb 16
Biathlon Cup Race #3, Falcon Ridge
Ski and Recreation Area
Feb 23
2nd annual Hot Dog (80s) Day,
Falcon Ridge Ski and Recreation Area
Feb 22 – 24
Ladies’ Curling Bonspiel,
Whiteshell Community Club;
contact Roy Arndt, (204) 349-8379.
Feb (TBA)
Rennie Winter Carnival
Mar 1 & 2
Biathlon Manitoba Provincial Championships
Mar 14 – 16
Men’s Curling Bonspiel,
Whiteshell Community Club;
contact Roy Arndt, (204) 349-8379.
Mar 16
Puddle Run and closing day
(weather permitting), Falcon Ridge Ski and Recreation Area
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Beaver Days in The Whiteshell
Rick vandervliet
A
mid-winter break is the
time to rejuvenate when
the temperatures are barely
climbing above the minus teens.
For a fun-filled weekend and a
chance for the whole family to chill
out, take a drive to Falcon Lake
for the 34th annual Beaver Days
Festival, taking place Feb. 8 -10.
The frosty fest invites locals and
visitors to take part in a weekend
of winter activities
To slake your thirst, the beer
gardens are open both Friday and
Saturday nights to enjoy the brew
of your choice and the adults can
take part in a casino night at the
Whiteshell Community Club on
Friday night. Kids can go upstairs
at the centre to watch movies
geared toward the young. There
are kids games on Friday with hotdogs provided for those appetites
whetted in the cold fresh air.
Saturday and Sunday morning
you can start the day with a pancake breakfast; and on Saturday
night have dinner with live family
entertainment. A snow machine
poker derby on Saturday will take
participants through the scenic
Whiteshell Provincial Park.
On Sunday the action starts at
the Falcon Ridge Ski Hill where
kids and adults alike can be pulled
by horse on their skis and snowboards. There is also a sponge
hockey tournament at the community club rink, and family skating at the hockey rink on Sunday
afternoon. Then warm up with
the chili cook off that rounds out
the day.
Kids can also take part in a
poster contest, representing the
Beaver Days theme, that will be
judged on Sunday.
For more information contact
Evelyn Proceviat at (204) 349-2607
or email: [email protected].
Family hockey, Falcon Ridge Ski &
Recreation Area and a wood carving
demonstration.
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Where to stay
Barrier Bay Resort; (204) 348-7755; www.barrierbay.com
Betula Lake Resort; (204) 348-2964;
www.whiteshell.mb.ca/betula
Big Buffalo Resort; (204) 349-2259;
www.whiteshell.mb.ca/bigbuffalo
Big Whiteshell Lodge; 1-866-892-2929;
www.bigwhiteshelllodge.com
Brereton Lake Resort; (204) 369-5352;
www.whiteshell.mb.ca/brereton
Caddy Lake Resort; (204) 349-2596;
www.whiteshell.mb.ca/caddylake
Crescent Beach Cottages & Motel; (204) 349-2214;
www.whiteshell.mb.ca/cbc
Eagle Nest Resort; (204) 884-2301; www.eaglenest.mb.ca
Falcon Beach Ranch; (204) 349-2410;
www.falconbeachranch.com
Falcon Lake Hotel; (204) 349-8400;
wwwfalcon-resort.mb.ca
Falcon Trails Resort; (204) 349-8273;
www.falcontrails.mb.ca
Inverness Falls Resort; 1-877-467-0832;
www.invernessfalls.mb.ca
Jessica Lake Resort; 1-866-635-9555;
www.jessicalake.com
Keystone Resort; (204) 349-2250;
www.keystoneresort.mb.ca
Nutimik Lodge; (204) 348-7652; www.nutimik.mb.ca
Otter Falls Resort; (204) 348-7216;
www.otterfallsresort.com
Pinewood Lodge; (204) 348-7549;
www.mypinewood.com
Riverview Lodge; (204) 348-7607; www.riverviewlodge.ca
Tall Pines Lodge; (204) 349-2209;
www.tallpineslodges.com
West Hawk Lake Resort; (204) 349-2244;
www.whiteshell.mb.ca/westhawk
White Lake Resort; (204) 348-7627;
www.granite.mb.ca/wlr
PINAWA, SEVEN SISTERS, WHITEMOUTH
Nov 30
Eastern Manitoba Concert Association
ROMANZA Christmas Show,
Pinawa Community Centre;
(204) 753-2767 or 1-800-806-0412
Dec 1
Pinawa Winter Town Market
Pinawa Community Centre,
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (204) 753-5174
Dec 9
Seven Sisters & River Hills Combined Christmas Potluck & Program;
contact Ray, (204) 348-2879
Dec 13
Pinawa Christmas Concert,
Pinawa Community Centre;
(204) 753-2406
Dec 24
Santa Claus visits Pinawa, Pinawa Firefighters. Check local paper for
route.
Jan 27
Whiteshell Cross-country Ski Loppet, Pinawa Golf Club; Time TBA.
Contact Don Ewing, (204) 753-2577
Feb 1 – 3
Ladies’ Bonspiel, Whitemouth Curling Club; contact Sandra, (204) 348-7758
Feb 21 – 24
Mixed Bonspiel, Seven Sisters Curling Club; contact Chirs, (204) 348-7735
Feb 29 – Mar 2 Mixed Bonspiel, Whitemouth Curling Club; contact Sandra, (204) 348-7758
Feb 29
Eastern Manitoba Concert Association presents Harry Manx,
Pinawa Community Centre, 8 p.m. (204) 753-2767 or 1-800-806-0412
Mar 14 Eastern Manitoba Concert presents
Montreal Guitar Trio, Pinawa Community Centre, 8 p.m.
(204) 753-2767 or 1-800-806-0412
Mar 28 Junior Bonspiel, Whitemouth Curling Club; contact Don, (204) 348-2818
Apr 17
Eastern Manitoba Concert Association presents Valdy and Gary
Fjellgaard, Pinawa Community Centre, 8 p.m. (204) 753-2767 or
1-800-806-0412
Apr 20
Manitoba Community Bands Spring Tune-up Concert, Pinawa Community Centre, 2 p.m. Contact Barb,
(204) 753-2406
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Exclusively Couples
West Hawk Lake 1-866-349-2209
www.tallpinelodges.com
www.whiteshell.mb.ca/westhawk
Big Whiteshell Lake 1-866-892-2929
www.bigwhiteshelllodge.com
Dorothy Lake 1-866-795-6343
www.mypinewood.com
Breteton Lake
1-204-369-5352
www.whiteshell.
www.keystoneresort.mb.ca
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Nutimik Lake 1-204-348-7652
www.nutimik.mb.ca
1-877-467-0832
www.invernessfallsresort.com
Margaret Lake 1-866-895-3045
www.otterfallsresort.com
Experience Winter's Fun
Right from your Door
1-204-349-8400
www.falcon-resort.mb.ca
Here are some of the many snowmobile and ski trails. , taken from
the Whiteshell Provincial Park
Winter Adventures Map.
www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/parks/
popular_parks/whiteshell/
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Northwest Ontario
THUNDER BAY
Dec 3 Dec 6
Dec 7 – 8
Dec 8 Dec 9 Jan 31 – Feb 3
Feb 8 – 10 The Rankin Sisters, A Maritime Christmas, Thunder Bay
Community Auditorium
Old Fashioned Family Skating Party, Terrace Bay Memorial Arena
Fort William Curling Club Mixed Spiel, Fort William Curling Club
CLE Christmas Craft Show,
Canadian Lakehead Exhibition
Winter Concert,
St. Paul’s United Church
Superbowl Curling Bonspiel,
Port Arthur Curling Club
Bearskin Airlines Hope Classic Charity Curling Bonspiel,
Fort William Curling Club
SNOW - SKATE - WAKE
DUSTIN SHORE & MARK THOMPSON
329 2nd Street South Kenora, Ontario P9N 1G3
Tel: (807) 468-3211 Email: [email protected]
www.myspace.com/boardanyone
S
ILK SATIN & LACE
BRAS • SLEEPWEAR • LINGERIE
SUE LOVELL
OWNER
Phone 807-468-6116 • Fax 807-468-4515
email: silksatin&[email protected]
100 MAIN STREET SOUTH, KENORA, ONTARIO P9N 1S9
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Mar 1
Mar 13 – 16
Sibley Ski Tour 2008, Sleeping Giant Park Visitor’s Centre
Downtown Volkswagen Brier Open Bonspiel, Fort William Curling Club
Where to stay
Sleeping Giant Bed & Breakfast; (807) 475-3105
Super 8; (807) 344-2612
Travelodge; (807) 345-2343
RED LAKE
Jan (TBA)
Feb (TBA) Mar (TBA)
Mar (TBA)
Red Lake Gold Rush Sled Dog Race; (807) 727-2135
Red Lake Trappers’ Festival;
(807) 727-3275
Red Lake SnoCross Races;
(807) 727-3275
Ear Falls’ Winterfest;
(807) 222-3716
SIOUX LOOKOUT
Jan 18 & 19 Winter Festival; (807) 737-1937
Feb 29, Mar 1&2 Pond Hockey Tournament;
(807) 737-3227
Mar 8 – 15
Northern Band Hockey Tournament; contact Margaret Kenequansh,
(807) 737-2662
NESTOR FALLS
Feb 29, Mar 1 & 2 Nestor Falls Winter Carnival.
KENORA and LAKE OF THE WOODS
Nov 29
Festival of Trees Seniors Evening,
LOTW Museum
Nov 30
Festival of Trees Gala
LOTW Museum
Nov 30 – Dec 1 AA Peewee & Atom Hockey Tourney, Keewatin/Kenora arenas
Dec 1 Dec 1
Dec 7
Dec 10
Dec 10 Dec 15
Dec 24
December
Jan 1 thru
Mar 31
Jan 1-5 Jan 5 – Feb 23
Festival of Trees Family Day,
LOTW Museum
Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade,
downtown Kenora, 5 p.m.
CPR Train of Lights,
CPR Tracks, 4:45 p.m. www.cpr.ca
Winter Window Competition
Lake of the Woods Museum
Open House, LOTW Museum
Manitoba Cross Country Provincial Sprint Championships,
Mt. Evergreen Ski Club;
www.skikenora.com
Festival of Lights,
Lake of the Woods Cemetery
Christmas tree hunts,
Beaver Creek Ranch, Sat. 2:30 to 4 p.m; Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Destination Kenora Ice Fishing
Challenge; contact Tracy,
(807) 466-3558 or www.timanco.ca
Day camps (for ages 7-15),
Beaver Creek Ranch, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ranch camp (for ages 7-15),
Beaver Creek Ranch, Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Jan 5
Jan 11
Kenora Nordic Trails Association presents Banff Mountain Film Festival,
St. Thomas Aquinas School.
Lake of the Woods Concert Series presents Janice Findlay
at Knox Church
Festival of Trees in Kenora Courtesy of Tourism Kenora
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Winter in Kenora
Rick vandervliet
W
inter in Kenora does
not mean being confined to your house
or cottage. Festivals and activities
abound to get you out and about
to appreciate Lake of the Woods
country during the off season.
The Lake of the Woods Museum
will hold the annual festival of
trees family day on Saturday, Dec.
1, when kids and adults alike can
enjoy the Christmas trees, wreaths
and gingerbread houses created
and donated by local groups and
individuals. These will be auctioned off the night before with the
proceeds going to the Lake of the
Woods Community Foundation.
Later that evening, starting at
5:30 the Kinsmen Santa Claus
parade winds its way through
downtown Kenora, in a procession
of colourful floats and sparkling
lights that lift everyone into the
Christmas spirit.
In a holiday-inspired tradition,
downtown merchants will vie for
the best-dressed window depicting a historical or traditional
Christmas theme in a winter window competition.
Those spending Christmas at
the cottage can also take in the
Festival of Lights at the Lake of
the Woods cemetery on Christmas
Eve. More than 2000 ice candles
are placed on gravesites by friends
and families in a celebration of
Christmas and in memory of those
who have passed on. People from
far and wide come to take in this
beautiful, spiritual winter event.
Mid December also marks
the beginning of ski season, and
Ice fishing and cross country skiing at
Mt. Evergreen Ski Club
Courtesy of Tourism Kenora
Mount Evergreen ski club opens its
doors for the downhill and crosscountry ski trails. On Dec.15, the
club hosts the Manitoba Provincial
sprint championships. The downhill area now has a Learn to Ski
park where novice skiers and
rookie snowboarders can take lessons and learn the basics before
hitting the slopes.
In February, the annual Mardi
Gras night will feature activities for
the whole family including a ‘downhill dummy race’ where people can
take any sliding contraption they
put together and ride it down the
hill. Think of it as the bathtub race
of the ski world. For exact dates and
times of these and other activities
visit www.skikenora.com.
In another Kenora winter tradition, the Destination Kenora Ice
Fishing Challenge will run from
Jan. 1 to March 31. Anyone can
participate in the fishing derby,
and organizers at the Super 8 Motel
or a fishing guide can enter your
fish. There are prizes for every fish
entered in the challenge, including free nights at the motel and
coupons for restaurants. For more
information on rules and regulations visit www.timanco.ca or contact Tracy at (807) 466-3558.
On March 16, the Keewatin
Legion sponsors a family fish
derby on Portage Bay. Kids of all
ages can compete for prizes in the
various categories of the derby. For
more information about the fishing event call the legion at (807)
547-2597.
To avoid cabin fever and find
out more about what’s happening
in Kenora in the winter go to www.
kenora.ca
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Jan 11 – 12
Jan 25 – 27
Jan 25 – 27
Feb1
Feb 1 – 3
Feb 8
Feb 8 – 9
Feb 8 – 10
Feb 22 – 23
Feb24
Feb 29 – Mar 1
AA BantamHockey Tourney,
Keewatin/Kenora arenas
Casey’s Hockey Tourney,
Lake of the Woods Men’s Bonspiel at Kenora Curling Club; contact
Gord St. Denis, (807) 468-7903
Peewee House League Hockey Tourney, Thistle Rink
Northern Ontario Senior Men’s Curling
Playdowns at Kenora Curling Club; contact Bob Hensrud, (807)468-7903
Manitoba Theatre Centre presents
At Ropes End,
Lakewood School, 8 p.m.
I.P. 2 Hockey Tourney, Thistle Rink
Ladies 61st Annual Bonspiel,
Kenora Curling Club
Midget Hockey Tourney, Thistle Rink
Frank Symonds Ski Skate Race,
Mt. Evergreen Ski Club;
www.skikenora.com
Bantam Hockey Tourney,
Mar TBA
Mar 1 – Apr 19
Mar 6
Mar 7 – 8
Mar 10 – 14
Mar 14 – 16
Mar 16
Mar 28 Mar 30 – 31
Mar 31 – Apr
Sioux Narrows & Nestor Falls Winter Carnival;
contact Meghan Barr, (807)226-5293
Ranch camp (for ages 7-15),
Beaver Creek Ranch,
Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra at Knox United Church
Atom Hockey Tourney, Thistle Rink
March break camp (Ontario),
Larry Bowen Ham n’ Egger Hockey Tourney, Keewatin Arena
Keewatin Legion Family Fish Derby on Portage Bay in Keewatin; contact Keewatin Legion,
(807) 547-2597
Kenora Figure Skating Club Show
North American First Nations Old Timers hockey tournament; contact Buck Matiowski, (807)467-7039
March break camp (Manitoba),
Northland
Leisure Products
17th St. East
The Pas, MB
Ph: 204-632-3504
1-888-632-3504
[email protected]
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Apr 1 – 3
Apr 3 – 6 Apr 4 – 6
North American First Nations Old Timers hockey
continues, Thistle Rink
North American First Nations Winterfest,
Thistle Rink; (807) 467- 4650
North American First Nations Tournament of Champions; contact Buck Matiowski, (807) 467-7039
bold beautiful
paintings of cottage country
by
pippi johnson
• large site-specific murals
• personalized greeting cards, and paintings of your view, cottage, interior or garden
• gifts, weddings and presentations
• classes and private coaching
Downhill slope at Mt. Evergreen Ski Club Courtesy of Tourism Kenora
www,pippijohnson.com
e-mail [email protected]
or Sunset Gallery, Kenora, Birchwood Gallery, Winnipeg
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Check out these websites for more information about winter getaways, activities and services.
Don’t forget the www. prefix
Asessippi Parkland asessippi.com
Beaches Realty beachesrealty.com
Bear Country Cottages bearcountry-cottages.com
Big Whiteshell Lodge bigwhiteshelllodge.com
Birchwood Motor Hotel grand.beach.mb.ca
Boardanyone myspace.com/boardanyone
Brereton Lake Resort whiteshell.mb.ca/brereton
Christmas Tree Farms realchristmastrees.mb.ca
Cross Country Ski Association of Manitoba ccski.mb.ca
Elkhorn Resort
elkhornresort.mb.ca
Enns Brothers Ltd. ennsbros.com
Falcon Lake Hotel falcon-resort.mb.ca
Falcon Ridge Ski Area falcontrails.mb.ca
Fort Whyte
fortwhyte.org
Grand Beach Development Corp.
grand.beach.mb.ca
Gordon Trailer Sales & Rentals
gordontrailersales.ca
Holiday Mountain holidaymountain.com
Honda
honda.ca
IceBike & Liquid Ice Winter Tour icebiking.com
Idle Thyme Restaurant
grand.beach.mb.ca
Inn Among the Oaks bedandbreakfast.mb.ca
Inverness Falls Resort invernessfallsresort.com
Jessica Lake Lodge jessicalake.com
Keystone Resort keystoneresort.mb.ca
Kiteboarding Manitoba kiteboardingmanitoba.com
Lake of the Woods Tourism
lakeofthewoodsmn.com
Manitoba Children’s Museum
childrensmuseum.com
Manitoba Dog Sledding Association
autobahn.mb.ca/~mdsa/home.html
Manitoba Forestry gov.mb.ca/natres
Manitoba Lodge Owners & Outfitters Association
mloa.com
Manitoba Naturalists Society mantiobanature.ca
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Manitoba Parks manitobaparks.ca
Manitoba Road & Highway conditions
highwayconditions.com/mb.htm
Mount Evergreen Ski
kenoraski.com
Northern Rentals northernrentals.ca
Northland Leisure Products
northland.argoatv.com
Nutimik Lodge nutimik.mb.ca
Otter Falls Resort otterfallsresort.com
Pinewood Lodge mypinewood.com
Pippi Johnson
pippijohnson.com
Portage la Prairie
city.portage-la-prairie.mb.ca
Plum Creek Gift Shop plumcreekgifts.ca
Rene’s Marine winnipegwatersports.com
Royal Winnipeg Ballet RWB.org
Ski-Doo ski-doo.com
Sled Rent Inc.
sledrent.com
Sno Much Fun
snowmuchfun.com
Snowmobilers of Manitoba Inc
snoman.mb.ca
South Beach Casino southbeachcasino.ca
Speedworld
speedworld.ca
Springhill Winter Sports Park
springhillwinterpark.com
Stony Mountain Ski Area skistony.com
Super 8 Kenora, Ft. Frances, Morris
timanco.ca
Tallpine Lodges tallpinelodges.com
The Forks theforks.com
Town of Dauphin
dauphin.ca
Town of Gillam townofgillam.com
Town of Pinawa pinawa.com
Town of Winnipeg Beach winnipegbeach.ca
West Hawk Lake Resort whiteshell.mb/westhawk
Westman Wilderness Club (Brandon)
westmanwildernessclub.ca
Westside Honda westsidehonda.com
Whiteshell Provincial Park whiteshell.mb.ca
Yamaha yamaha-motor.ca
Morden Motor
Red Lake
Sports &
Marine
Marine
#22 Hwy 105
Hwy #3 West
Red Lake, ON
Morden, MB
1-877-727-9120
1-888-723-7467 (807) 727-2747
(204) 822-6261
Westside
St. Croix Cycle
Avo Marine
Tyndall Power
Honda
& Marine
Sales & service Products Ltd.
Hwy #9
#105022 Hwy #11 611 Ferry Rd.
Hwy 44 on #5
Selkirk, MB
Pine Falls, MB
Oak St.
Winnipeg, MB
1-888-482-7782 1-877-367-2219 (204) 783-2343
Tyndall, MB
(204) 482-7782 (204) 367-2219
(204) 268-3006
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