July 2016 - Interlake Tourism Association

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Rural Municipality of Coldwell
Great bird watching
and hiking trails
Lundar Agricultural Fair
Snowmobiling
Historical sites
Hunters Paradise
Great Camping and fun
in the sun at our Beaches
www.lundar.ca
Lundar Community
Swimming Pool
Visit Manitoba Star Attractions
in the INTERLAKE
Find out more about the Star Attractions in the Interlake Tourism Region
by visiting interlaketourism.com or travelmanitoba.com
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Interlake Tourism Association
Phone: 204-322-5378
Fax: 1-866-399-8038
Toll Free: 1-877-468-3752
[email protected]
www.interlaketourism.com
Creative Manager
Design
Story Writer
Content Writer
Advertising Sales
Administration
Photography
Gail McDonald
S.Thompson Designs Inc.
Shel Zolkewich
Gail McDonald
Gail McDonald
Gail McDonald
Guy Barrett
City of Selkirk
Heather Hinam
Jacques Bourgeois
Sherry Giesbrecht
Gimli Film Fest
Gimli Ice Festival
Todd Goranson
Icelandic Festival of Manitoba
Interlake Tourism
J.B. Photography
Michel LaRiviere
Manitoba Highland Gathering
Andrew Nelson
Erin Parsons
Joyce Persowich
Marietta Philippon
RAVEN
Sandra Ross
Sherry Rozecki
Nancy Saxler
Joanne Smith
Allan Sulyma
Triple S Fair & Rodeo
Shel Zolkewich
Special thanks to Interlake Tourism Association
members for their contributions:
Gerry Hammond of Spruce Sands RV Resort
Heather Hinam of Second Nature - Adventures in
Discovery Dave Roberts of Manitoba Conservation
Photo credit for front cover: RAVEN
Thank you to all individuals and communities that
submitted information to assist ITA is bringing you
this Travel Ideas Guide. If information is missing or
incorrect please submit materials, additions or
corrections for future editions to Interlake Tourism
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“Interlake Gems”
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“Outdoor Magic”
“Experiences” - Nature
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“Experiences” - Heritage
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“Reflections of the Past”
“Roots & Connections”
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“The Arts Alive”
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“Larger Than Life”
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“Tasty Temptations”
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“On the Farm”
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“In Our Communities”
“Where You’ll Stay”
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“Events”
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Map of Interlake
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Nature & Wildlife Viewing
Magic in the Marshes
Wild Wanderings
Hitting the Trails
Geocaching
Fishing & Hunting
Beaches, Lakes & Parks
Golfing
Riding the Waves
Winter Wonderland
Halloween Hauntings
Unlocked: Stories of the Interlake
History Marches Along
Heritage Churches
“Seek It, Find It, Gotta Have It!”
Peek into our Communities
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Contents
2016 Manitoba’s Interlake
Travel Guide
“You’re Invited”
Our Elected Officials
Welcome You to
the Interlake Region
of Manitoba
May your times be filled with
laughter & fond memories!
Red River at St. Andrews-on-the-Red Church
Manitoba Road Conditions
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Provincial Travel Guides and Highway Maps
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Interlake Tourism information
Interlake Guides and Tourism Maps
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Interlake Weather
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Shel Zolkewich writes about
food, travel and the outdoors
when she’s not eating, on
the road or playing outside.
She’s a marketing consultant
and freelance writer
specializing in outdoor pursuits including fishing,
hunting and hiking. She also writes extensively
about food for a variety of publications. Shel
spends the majority of her time in Whytewold,
Gimli, Hecla, Poplarfield and Broad Valley with her
son and husband and wonders why they have a
home in Winnipeg at all.
Check out her Stories throughout the guide.
Thank you for the continued support and assistance
given to the Interlake Tourism Association by the Tourism,
Culture, Heritage, Sport & Consumer Protection Secretariat
of the Province of Manitoba.
Working in Partnership with Travel Manitoba and
working together with the Tourism Secretariat we are
building a strong Rural Manitoba tourism industry!
Manitoba’s Interlake
Manitoba Highland Gathering
5th Annual Gimli Ice Festival
March 5th - 6th, 2016
“Fire on Ice” Car Racing, Mini Sled Racing, Polar
Games Competition, frozen fish toss, kids fun time
ice fishing, hole in one ice golfing, baking contest &
auction, pancake breakfast and more.
Visit Cooley's Ice Park, designed and built at the Gimli
Harbour as part of one of the biggest Winter Festival
in the Interlake. Visit: www.gimliicefestival.com
Lundar Agricultural Fair
June 10th & 11th, 2016
Come celebrate 64 years of our fun-filled Agricultural
Fair. Large tractor pull, free grandstand entertainment,
observe the 4-H Cattle show and auction- what makes a
winner? With the Saturday parade, Miss Interlake Pageant
and a two day midway Lundar is a FUN place to be in
June. Contact: www.lundarfair.com or call 204-278-3255
50th Annual Manitoba Highland Gathering
July 2nd & 3rd, 2016
“Come get YOUR Scottish On” at the 50th Anniversary
Celebrations of Scottish heritage at Legacy Park in East
Selkirk. Local and national competitors, here for the Canadian
Championships, will take part in the Highland Dance
competitions, Piping and Drumming competitions, Heavy
Games along with the 25th Annual Provincial Canoe & Kayak
championships. Scottish foods, exhibits of Highland cattle,
Wee Heavy games & fun for the whole family.
Traditional Scottish Country dancing and socializing. Scottish
market, vendors. Volunteers welcome. Call: 204-794-6587
www.manitobahighlandgathering.org
Canada Day Celebration in Teulon
July 1st, 2015
Celebrate with entertainers from all backgrounds. Come
together as the rainbow of Canadian experiences say
Happy Birthday Canada! Call: 204-886-2327
Canada Day Celebrations – Selkirk Waterfront
July 1st, 2015
Games, Kids Zone, Fireworks and more! Entertainment
from 4-11pm. Featuring “Whole Lotta Angus” AC/DC
tribute band. Check at myselkirk.ca in case of rain.
Canada Day at Winnipeg Beach
July 1st, 2015
Family Fun Day; 1:00 pm.,ends with FIREWORKS
at 11pm. Horse drawn wagon rides, 1-5pm.
Inflatables at Bandstand, Face painting, Family
Relay obstacle. live band. See: winnipegbeach.ca
LOTS
OF FUN
Rodeo • Antique Tractor Pull •
Show • Fair • Quilt Show •
• Daily Main Stage Entertainment •
• Kid's Zone • and much more
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• Horse
JULY 15 -17
Silver, MB
www.agsociety.net
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Sails West Regatta & National Lasar Canadians
July 14th -17th, 2016
Are you a sailor? Interested in watching Youth participants
from B.C., Alta, Sask. and MB. compete in this 4-day event. Add
in the excitement and prestige of hosting the National Lasar
Canadians competition. See: www.gimliyachtclub.ca or
Call: 204-642-5961 for more info
Arborg Fair & Rodeo
July 15th -17th, 2016
“GET COUNTRIFIED”at the Hair & Tail raising speed
events highlighting our Friday Horse Show; at Silver
Community Centre,east off of Hwy 7, south of Arborg.
Dance under the stars Friday & Saturday evening!
Watch exciting bareback & bull riding ,roping &
wrestling events. Cheer on your favourite competitor
at the “Antique Tractor Pull”. Check out the “Chainsaw
July 15th -17th, 2016
Juggler“, enjoy amazing animal antics and the
Triple “S” Fair and Rodeo and Children’s Festival – three days
Children's Fun zone. Saturday morning Parade,
of fun and activities at Selkirk Park.This 134 year old AG
Society comes with a Friday night demolition derby. Saturday stunning Quilt Show, vendor tent, Cowboy size
and Sunday; horse shows, horse racing, rodeo, midway rides; Pancake breakfast, Cowboy Church Service with
dog shows; entertainment for all ages; Sunday is our Fiddling Rodeo finals on Sunday. See: agsociety.net or
& Jigging contest. Home and Heritage exhibits.
email: [email protected] [GPS -N50 50.825 W097 13.453]
Fair & Rodeo line up at: call 204-757-7901 year round or
Gimli Film Festival
204-485-4854 – May to July www.selkirkfairandrodeo.com
July 20th –24th, 2016
Another five days of summer memories as the
4th Annual Rockin’ on the Red
Gimli Film Festival showcases over 100 feature films,
July 15th-17th
Let the “Good Times Roll” at these three days of Celebrations documentaries and short films from Manitoba,
Canada and abroad in Gimli, Manitoba. Hosting film
at Half Moon Drive In- 6860 Henderson Hwy (Lockport)!
industry workshops and social events at multiple
FREE event! Friday—6:30-11, Saturday 1-8 family activities,
venues adds to the creative experience. Free evening
6:30-12:30 concert. Five(5) bands/ night plus Fireworks Friday
screenings on a 35-foot screen perched above the
& Saturday. Sunday 12-5. Family activities Saturday & Sunday; beautiful waters of Lake Winnipeg. Four indoor
Face painting, clowns, Inflatable rides, magician. Red River
screening locations. Largest film festival between
North Heritage info. Classic Car show. 204-757-2517
Toronto & the Rockies. Call: 204-642-8846.
www.halfmoondrivein.com/#!rockin-on-the-red/c1mx6
See: www.gimlifilm.com
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Vikings at Icelandic
Festival of Manitoba
Gimli Model Air Fest
July 29th - August 1st, 2016
This Star Celebration has a history of 127 years
of serving up Icelandic culture & heritage as
Manitoba’s longest running cultural festival & the
2nd longest running cultural festival in North
America. Once you attend, you’ll see why!
A celebration of Icelandic heritage through song,
food, prose, and fun,“Islendingadagurinn” – try
saying that fast – is one of Manitoba’s bestattended festivals and a hit with all ages.
Reenactments of Viking fighting with a Viking
Village to tour. Huge Monday parade, along
with a rooftop concert, a folk fest, daily pancake
breakfasts, arts & crafts sale, sand castle
competitions, beach volleyball, rides for the
kids and more. Schedule of events at:
www.icelandicfestival.com.
Around Gimli. Call: 204-642-7417
[GPS-N50 37.853 W096 59.171]
St. Laurent Metis Days
July 30th & 31st
Saturday: Parade (Float & Bicycle), Baseball
tournament, Miss Metis Interlake Pageant, Metis
Talent Show (Jigging, Fiddling, Singing, and Dance),
Metis Traditional Games, Kids Games, silent auction
and Social Evening. Sunday: Mass, Pancake
Breakfast, Mudbogging.Vendors on site.
Contact: [email protected]
Fisher River Cree Nation Homecoming
July 29th – August 4h, 2016
Join us for our Community Celebration marking the
anniversary of the settlement at Fisher River. Days
of family activities, Annual Pow Wow, Annual
York Boat Races, concerts, food stands and more.
www.fisherriver.com or contact 204-645-3733
Gimli Model Air Fest
August 12th -14th, 2016
Celebrate Canada’s history of flight at the Gimli Motorsport Park, on Minerva Road in Gimli. Family fun for all
ages, whether it is watching the skies for Jets, WW11
Fighters & high performance Aerobats. Avid hobbyists
come from across Canada & the USA to fly & showcase
their Remote Control Airplanes all weekend with an
Air Show on Sunday from 1-3pm- don’t miss a minute
of the show.Visit: gimlimodelfest.com
Call: 204-895-2615 [GPS-97:02:45W, 50:36:44N]
Teulon Truck & Tractor Pull
August 13th & 14th, 2016
FUN! EXCITEMENT! ACTION! At Teulon-Rockwood
Green Acres Park off Hwy 7 on the south end of town.
Two days of action packed power! Antiques trucks,
alcohol injected and 4 x4 and 2 wheel drive pick-ups
& tractors. Saturday’s start is at 3pm with Sunday’s
start at 2 p.m. Stay for a delicious BBQ supper Saturday
evening. Call at 204-886-7123
AUGUST 13 & 14
3:00 pm SAT. I 2:00 pm SUN.
Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Park
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Antique Tractors, Pro Stock Trucks &
Tractors, Alcohol Injected and 4x4
& 2 Wheel Drive Pick-ups & Tractors
TWO DAYS
OF ACTION
Contact Bert at 204-886 -7123
POWER!
PACKED
Stonewall Quarry Days
August 19th - 21st, 2016
For over 25 years this event has been a drawing card
for thousands of visitors to Stonewall. Local summer fair,
complete with a Midway, Huge Fireworks display, free
stage entertainment. Show n’ Shine Car Display, and
FUN for all Ages! Pancake breakfast, Petting Zoo and
food of all kinds. Quarry Days Parade on Saturday
the 20th.Tour Quarry Park Heritage Arts Centre,
learn the history behind the town and the quarries
that formed the community around them.
Visit: stonewallquarrydays.ca for all the info.
Teulon Fair & Rodeo
August 27th & 28th, 2016
Teulon Rodeo presents its 3rd rodeo (returning from
past years). Featuring full heartland rodeo schedule,
chariot races, cow pony races, mutton busting, pancake
breakfast, parade, children’s activities, 8-horse hitch,
mounted shooting demonstration and various exhibits,
displays and vendors. Rodeos at 4:00 p.m Saturday,
dance at 8:00 p.m. with rodeo action Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
See: teulonrodeo.com
24th Annual Ashern Rodeo
September 2nd- 4th, 2016
Friday night: Ashern Street Dance & Fireworks.
Saturday: Pancake Breakfast, parade, kids
entertainment, Rodeo all day with an outdoor
Cabaret featuring “Rob McLane and Against the
Gimli Model Fest
presents
R/C EXPO
2016
Grain” Saturday night following rodeo. Beer
Gardens, Food Vendors/Concessions, 50/50 Draw.
Sunday: Cowboy Church Service with Rodeo
finals. NEW- RUSH camping at Rodeo Grounds,
Contact John at (204)768-0312 or FACEBOOK.
Email: [email protected]
Homes for the Holiday House & Heritage Tour
November 24-26th, 2016
Beautiful homes and heritage sites will enchant you
with Christmas décor and novel decorating ideas for
unique indoor and outdoor spaces at the holiday
season. Rich with colour, scents & delightful tastes
you will want to get your tickets for this 2nd Annual
event- limited number sold. Proceeds to local charities.
facebook.com/homesfortheholidaysredrivernorth
Wonderful Winter Weekend
February 12th -14th, 2017
Celebrating winter fun at Winnipeg Beach.This 4 day
weekend involves Curling, Bonfire & Fireworks, Family
Fun events,; face painting, inflatables, Fishing derby,
Chili Cook-off, entertainment, pancake breakfast,
See: .winnipegbeach.ca
6th Annual Gimli Ice Festival
March 4th & 5th, 2017
Join Cooley and the gang at the 6th Annual “Fire on Ice”
Car Racing, Mini Sled Racing & skating on the lake,
Break up the Winter at Lake Winnipeg.
Visit: .gimliicefestival.com
August 8 to 14, 2016
R/C Aircraft Flying
& Ground Displays
Admission: Saturday & Sunday - Adults $5.00
Children 12 & Under are Free
Gimli Kiwanis Food Booth on site, Sat & Sun.
GMF Field
off Minerva
Road & PTH8
www.gimlimodelfest.com
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Winnipeg Beach
Diorama at East Beaches
Heritage Wing
Seek these Interlake GEMS that will get your HEART beat racing! Immerse yourself at an
INTERLAKE festival, visit a wetland refuge, discover art & heritage around every corner.
Embrace the land, the people, be enchanted by the stunning variety of “INTERLAKE GEMS”!
Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage Village
This 1930 Heritage Village nestles along the Icelandic
River alive with the various heritage that melded the
northeast Interlake area together. With a mixture of
Icelandic, Polish, Ukrainian buildings and artifacts as
a backdrop to costumed interpreters telling the tales
you will find fascinating pieces of Manitoba
history woven together under this newest
regional Star Attraction.
Bandstand at Winnipeg Beach
In the 1920s, Winnipeg Beach was the “Coney Island
of the North,” built by the CP Railway as a playground for
its employees. The Pavilion Dancehall and 300-foot roller
coaster made Winnipeg Beach a favorite playground for
Winnipeggers. Tradition continues with free outdoor
entertainment offered summer Saturday evenings, plus
holidays. Bring a lawn chair or grab a meal at a sidewalk
cafe. See the 2016 lineup at winnipegbeach.ca
or call 204-389-5186. [GPS-N50 29.883 W096 57.975]
East Beaches Heritage Wing
Opened in 2015 at the Grand Marais Community
Centre this “wing” is alive with the heritage stories
of the East Beaches of Lake Winnipeg. First Nations
were here long before the early settlers and fishers;
their tales are here along with the building of the
CN playground in the 1920's at Grand Beach.
With animated displays, videos, a miniature train
diorama and written stories bringing alive the
heritage of this rich east Lake Winnipeg land.
See: www.stclementsheritage.com or
call (204) 754-3596 [seasonal]
[GPS-N50 32.507 W096 37.184]
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Eriksdale Murals
A pictorial history of the Eriksdale community
is located on the walls of the Eriksdale Memorial
Recreation Centre and on the corner of Railway &
Highway 68 just off Highway 6. These murals have
been added over the years with the most recent
completed in 2008. [GPS- N50 51.664 W098 06.039]
Grand Beach Provincial Park
Grand Beach has been named one of the top 10 beaches in
the world.This 3 km stretch of beautiful white silica sand
with dunes rising 8m. high and a boardwalk (originally built
in the 1930’s) elicits a stroll on a hot summer day. Made
popular in the 1920’s when the CNR began building this
holiday playground.With a Dance Hall & carousel the area
grew & thrived. In 1950 the Dance Hall burnt
& the carousel was torn down. Further info at
www.stclementsheritage.com
Hecla Provincial Park
Hecla Island, largest in Lake Winnipeg, named for the
Icelandic volcano that looms in the myths of the settlers in
the late 1800s. Now part of Hecla/ Grindstone Provincial Park.
Paradise for nature lovers, there is a variety of accommodations,
sandy beaches, rocky terrain, hiking trails, golf and water
sports. Hecla Village, with multiple heritage sites, is open
during the summer months to tour and explore.
See more about the island in “Outdoor Magic”
and “Historic Sites”.
Icelandic River Walking Bridge
Natures forces- flood waters, ice floes, swept away
the link between the Village of Riverton's two sides of
town. This 4th footbridge in the village’s history, spans
the Icelandic River & connects the people as strolling
across the bridge has long been a favorite past time.
Patience, plus financial support from the DFA program
and engineering support from Stantec the historic
center pier was maintained. An amazing sight to see is
dusk to dawn lighting!!
Leigh Cochrane Memorial Visitors Centre
Travel north on Highway 17 past Fisher Branch and
you’ll arrive in the welcoming community of Fisher River
Cree Nation. Gracing an area along the Fisher River, this
Visitors Centre is a meeting place for training &
community gatherings. Named after Leigh Cochrane, a
prominent woman best known for her Aboriginal
teachings. Visit www.fisherriver.com/tourism/
or call 1-866-645-2171.
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site
As the oldest intact stone fur trading post in North
America, Lower Fort Garry is a must-see on any heritage
quest. Built in the early 1800’s as a major business and
trading site for the new Red River settlement this rich
history is showcased from May to September with special
fall events. See more in “Reflections of the Past”. Go to:
www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/mb/fortgarry/index.aspx.
[GPS-N50 06.770 W096 55.974]
Narcisse Snake Dens
Discover one of nature's oddities at the Narcisse
Snake Dens, you’ll find the largest concentration of
Red-sided Garter Snakes in the world. Viewing sites
are four subterranean Dens. Males seek out females in a
centuries old mating ritual each spring when they form
massive mating balls. Check snake activity at:
www.naturenorth.com/spring/creature/garter/Narcisse_
Snake_Dens.html. Found on Highway 17
northwest of Teulon. See more in “Outdoor Magic”.
[GPS -N50 44.106 W097 31.884]
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
Internationally recognized as a leader in “saving
wetlands through education,” Oak Hammock Marsh
is a marvelous year-round facility offering great
family activities. Connecting people with wetlands
Oak Hammock is a short drive from Winnipeg,
located on Highway 67 (between Hwys 7 & 8).
See: www.oakhammockmarsh.ca or
call 1- 888-506-2774 for more information.
See more in “Outdoor Magic”.
[GPS- N5010.320 W097 08.035]
Prairie Dog Central Railway
“Ride the rails”on this “rolling museum”- a vintage
train, with historic wooden coaches from the 1901-1913
era. The train is pulled by either an 1882 steam engine
or a 1950’s diesel locomotive. One of the oldest
regular scheduled vintage trains in Canada.
See www.pdcrailway.com or call (204) 832-5289.
See “Reflections of the Past”.
[GPS- N49 57.095 W097 16.224]
Sea Wall at Gimli
Building a retaining wall to hold back the ravages
of the fierce wind and waves of Lake Winnipeg has
proved to be a wonderful asset to art.This wall has
become one of the world's largest canvasses used
by local artists to tell the history of the Interlake.
See more in “The Arts Alive” or go to
www.gimliartclub.com.
[GPS-N50 37.923 W096 59.010]
St. Andrews Lock and Dam
One of two in the world this unique Camere Curtain
dam is a 270 metre bridge-dam spanning the Red River
at Lockport. Modified for the uniqueness of the Red
River, this movable dam consists of a series of Camere
curtains maintaining the river at a navigable depth in
summer, rolled up & removed in fall. Each curtain is
made of 50 Douglas fir laths, 4 m. long & 2 m. wide.The
Victoria, navigated thru on 2 May 1910. Designated a
National Historic Site.
Steep Rock Limestone Cliffs
Take a journey to the northwest corner of
the Interlake, you’ll feel a world away. Steep Rock
town site is northwest of Moosehorn off Highway 6.
Use the site map at the entrance to town for locating
parking & walking trails. New interpretive signage
along the trail- stroll the cliffs, or relax along the cliffs
& enjoy Lake Manitoba's beauty.
See www.grahamdale.ca or more in “Outdoor Magic”.
[GPS- N51 26.530 W098 48.338]
Winnipeg Beach Tower
Standing tall along the Lake Winnipeg shoreline
is the 85+ year-old water tower – a remnant from
the heydays of CPR rail travel to the beach. The
tower provided easy access to water for the steam
engine that pulled “The Moonlight Express” train to
The Beach. See more under “Historic Sites”.
[GPS-N50 29.756 W096. 57.733]
Ferries
The Interlake is home to two operating ferries.
For information call (204) 945-3424 or see:
www.gov.mb.ca/mit/namo/schedule.
Bloodvein / Princess Harbour Ferry
The N.M. Edgar Wood ferry runs from Islandview to
the Bloodvein Reserve. This ferry ride is approx.
1 1/2 -2 hrs. Bloodvein River is great for canoeing/
kayaking to see the blood red rocks that line the river.
[GPS- N51 43.265 W096 54.876]
Matheson Island Ferry
The C.F. Ingemar Carlson II is the last cable ferry in
southern Manitoba, operating from Islandview to
Matheson Island daily (weather permitting) spring
breakup until fall freeze-up. Catch the ferry at the
north end of PR 234 and enjoy a short 10-15 minute
ride to the fishing community on Matheson Island.
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Sunset sky on Lake Manitoba
Photo Sherry Giesbrecht
Nature & Wildlife Viewing
You will be amazed at the nature you may “just come across” in Manitoba's Interlake! We have
more than 96,000 acres of Manitoba Wildlife Management Areas, places where wildlife & nature
are protected & flourish. Places you may be “at one with nature” around each bend in the road...
Nature and the outdoors surround visitors to the
Interlake - our home is a natural haven for species of all
kinds, Eagles to white-tailed deer, elk to black bears,
wolves to grouse, moose to goose. Slow down on your
next drive along an Interlake highway, a country lane or
on your next walk on one of our numerous trails.
Take time for a look at the small animals in nature, the
many varieties of plants and insects that keep an
ecosystem alive. We're on the flyway of a wide variety of
migratory birds; here in the Interlake we are a birder’s
paradise. Open your eyes to the world around you,
enjoy the gifts of nature. Check out some of these
natural highlights of this magnificent area.
Wildflowers and butterflies are found along the myriad
well-established trail systems, offering ways to explore
Hecla by bicycle or on foot.
Explore the life of the Icelandic settlers in the preserved
historic village displays. Enjoy summer sunshine on one
of three sandy beaches or explore the snowy woods on
over 30 kms of groomed cross-country ski trails.
Whatever the season the island has so much to offer.
Lakeview Resort Hecla
Great hospitality, unique, scenic vistas, in a family
oriented facility with spa and water park awaits visitors
to this island haven. Along with one of the top rated golf
courses in Manitoba this resort provides a wonderful
destination for a unique getaway. Hiking, biking and
Hecla Provincial Park wildlifeswimming are great summer past times with crossPart of this story is from “Into the Island”
country skiing, snow-shoeing and tobogganing in
by “Naturalist, Dr. Heather Hinam
winter, Family dining in Seagulls restaurant.
Just an hour up the road from Gimli, the farmland
transforms into more rugged terrain.The land falls away Call (204) 947-1161. See: www.lakeviewhotels.com
[GPS-N51 11.183 W096 37.267]
and before you know it, you are surrounded by water;
you have crossed over to Hecla Island. Named for the
Icelandic volcano that looms in the myths of the people Hecla Village
Stroll the paths of the Icelandic settlers as you tour this
who settled there in the late 1800s, the island is the
historic settlement or take time to throw out a line off
largest in Lake Winnipeg and the showpiece of
the pier for a catch of the day. Rugged limestone cliffs,
Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park. The park is also a
pelican and cormorant nesting colonies, vast marshes
nature lover’s paradise, packing several habitats in
about 1000 square kilometers. Its combination of open and forest and a thriving moose population share the
island with remnants of the original Icelandic settlement.
water, sweeping marshes, jagged cliffs and dense
forests offers a number of opportunities for any visitor.
Solmundson Gesta Hus B & B
Being the home to over 200 species of birds avid
birders can watch pelicans and eagles patrolling along An original Icelandic home in Hecla Village with
a descendant of one of the first Icelandic families
the lake shore, listen to songbirds flitting through the
as your host, with delicious meals and superb
forest or search for water birds among the reeds.You'll
hospitality during your stay. Enjoy tales of the past,
find other critters that call the park home- moose,
feel the power of Lake Winnipeg, relax in these quiet
deer and beaver including garter snakes found in
surroundings at this charming four bedroom Bed &
crevasses in the limestone bedrock.
Nighttime may bring the chilling howl of a wolf or call Breakfast. Call: 204-279-2088 or www.hecla.ca
[GPS-N51 8.240 W096 39.848]
of an owl through the background chorus of frogs.
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Hecla Wildlife Opportunities
Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park is a great place for a
wildlife watcher to explore, with habitats ranging from
sweeping marshes to deep, dark forests. Here are likely
places to look for some of the more sought-after species.
Moose – Hecla is home to about 30 moose and there
are many more on the Grindstone Peninsula. An
evening drive down the Grindstone road may yield a
sighting if you are lucky or watch the sunset from the
Wildlife Viewing Tower, just inside the Hecla gate. The
tower is only a half a kilometer in from the parking lot
and affords a panoramic view of the surrounding
marsh and scrubland, perfect moose habitat.
Pelicans – North America’s largest birds can be seen all
over the lakeshore, but there are a few places where
they congregate.You can find them roosting at the old
ferry dock where the causeway meets the island. They
can also be seen in numbers at both Gull Harbour and
the Village harbour.
Songbirds – Between forests and marshes and
shorelines, Hecla/Grindstone is a haven for over 110
species of song birds. A large variety are found at the
parking lot at Grassy Narrows Marsh and along the
Lighthouse Trail at the north end of the island.
Beaver – Beaver lodges can be spotted all along the
main highway on Hecla south of the village. For an
up-close look at beaver behaviour, watch from the
gazebo on the West Quarry Trail as they go about their
evening activities.
Eagles – Both Hecla Island and Grindstone are home
to a number of eagles.You can spot their nests at the
tops of trees near the causeway and along the
highway running through the island. These birds are
seen most frequently along the shoreline, especially
where the road winds north of Hecla Village.
From bears and wolves to butterflies and bumblebees,
Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park can keep an avid
animal watcher very busy.
The Saint Lakes
by Shel Zolkewich
North of Hodgson and beyond the Peguis First
Nation, a gravel road takes anglers to a collection of
lakes that consistently yield big, beautiful fish. The
Saint Lakes include Lake St. George which has a
campground and Lake St. Andrew’s that offers
parking, picnic tables and firepits, but no overnight
camping. Both have boat launches. The other lakes
(Patrick, John, Peter and Andrew) are only accessible
by portage.
For hard-hitting northern pike action, visit any of
the shallow weedy shorelines around the lake and
its islands. But really, pike are likely to bite almost
anywhere on the lake, including off the dock. Expect
fish in the 30-inch range and don’t be surprised if
you have a battle with a Master Angler that’s over
41 inches.
Over on Lake St. Andrews, it’s all about northern
pike. And lots of them. Action is almost always brisk
and you can catch your limit in a matter of minutes
on some days. It’s a great spot for kids who
sometimes get bored in the boat. Most fish measure
between 25 and 30 inches—the perfect size to keep
a few for lunch. Once in a while, you’ll hook a
walleye or even a small mouth bass, which were
stocked in this lake many years ago.
Tackle:
Walleye—small spinners or jigs and minnows
Northern pike—Large spoons in classic patterns
like a five of diamonds
Second Nature, Adventures in Discovery
Discover the amazing in the everyday through
customized, guided experiences for small groups,
showcasing the nature, culture and people of
Manitoba’s Interlake. From guided rambles along
wooded trails, to team building workshops, to
weekend adventures, let us help you stop and smell
the roses and meet fascinating people in remarkable
places along the way. Explore the traditions of the
10th largest lake in the world as you take part in “Fish
& Folk Tales” or “Slow down, unplug and just be” as you
go “Slipping into the Shadows”. With over 15 years of
guiding experience, we would be happy to help you
customize your own adventure. Interpretive planning,
interpretive design & illustration. Contact: Heather
call 204.619.4119 or www.discoversecondnature.ca
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Marshes, being nature’s water filtering system,
are abundant throughout the Interlake region,
providing shelter for birds, animals, fish and all
those amphibians that kids love to catch. With
cattails and bulrushes to hide in, and calm
waters to swim upon, marshes are ideal sites to
watch the antics of a wide variety of geese and
ducks along with a multitude of songbirds.
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Wetlands were once seen as wastelands. More people
now realize the importance of these habitats as
beneficial to wildlife.They also provide clean drinking
water, protectfrom floods and give many great
opportunities to explore and admire nature. For 75+
years Ducks Unlimited has been educating and saving
wetlands to provide for habitat for a myriad of marsh
creatures.Through partnerships with private individuals,
governments and effective fundraising efforts
conservation & understanding of common goals have
become the way of the future.
Get involved- for more info: ducksunlimited.ca.
Marshy Point Goose Refuge / Marshy Point WMA
Hwy 6 to southwest of Lundar- must call ahead.
East Meadows Ranch is an integral part of the Marshy
Point Goose Refuge.The Goose Refuge ranch is 12 sq.
miles of privately owned Canada goose sanctuary. These
marshes and fields of the Marshy Point area provide a
refuge for geese and home for many other wetlands
species, such as wrens, common yellow-throats, grebes,
and other waterfowl.
It is an important staging area for waterfowl and played a
major role in the reintroduction of Giant Canada Geese to
the Interlake. Starting with 12 birds in the early 1950’s
they see upwards of 10,000 birds per year including
3,000- 5,000 goslings. Limited tours available,
call (204)739-0251. [GP- N 50 40.361 W 098 02.505]
Great Blue Heron
Photo Sherry Giesbrecht
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Netley - Libau Creek Marsh
access from Hwy 9 at Netley or Hwy 59 at Libau.
Netley- Libau Marsh, found at the south end of Lake Winnipeg
in the St. Andrews/ St. Clements area, forms the important link
between the Red River and Lake Winnipeg. Ongoing research in this
marsh to improve the quality of these inland coastal wetlands, one of
the largest in Canada that historically has been natures cleaning
machine for nutrient overload of the water from the Red River before
it enters Lake Winnipeg. Enormously vital to the health of Canada’s
6th Great Lake, (designated as a Manitoba Heritage Marsh) NetleyLibau Marsh provides habitat for waterfowl & is an excellent spot for
bird watching, while listening to the croaking of frogs amongst the
cattails. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, this is a spot you will return
to time and again. A favourite spot for hunters in the fall as birds
gather to feed and ready themselves for the flight south. Many local
outfitters provide hunting blinds and guiding in the area..
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre - WMA
This Internationally recognized Wildlife Management Area,
encompasses over 36 sq. miles of reclaimed marsh lands,
providing habitats for thousands of geese and ducks each year. In
fall the sky may be black with thousands of birds flying into the
neighbouring fields to fill up and rest before their long trip south.
It's a site to behold especially against the backdrop of a golden
autumn sunset. Try your “hand” with our Canadian Signature “Bird
in the Hand” Experience while helping with important research by
banding a real, live bird- Oak Hammock Marsh is a major stop on
the migration path of thousands of birds annually. Other animals
are seen at Oak Hammock Marsh. Kids (and adults!) love the
curious Richardson’s ground squirrels that pop up from their
holes as you meander along the pathways. Group tours are
available for schools, seniors, and others to educate interested
visitors about the value and importance of a marsh. Migration
dinners, September to June monthly astronomy classes that
features viewing the stars from the rooftop, events for mom, dad
or the whole family make up the year round activities. Appreciate
this habitat and its many inhabitants as you access the marsh by
canoe or by walking the trails, Go Geocaching! With over 50
caches at the marsh, who knows what wonders can be
discovered there! Go to: oakhammockmarsh.ca
[GPS-N50 10.320 W097 08.035]
Brokenhead Wetland Ecological Reserve
along Hwy 59, east of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Reserve.
Over 1240 hectares [3,064 acres] unique area containing rich,
calcareous (limestone, chalky) fens (marshes & lowlands), springs
within a white cedar forest.This calcareous fen is considered rare
in North America. Area also contains a high diversity of plant
species including 23 provincially rare & uncommon plants.
Twenty-eight (28) of Manitoba’s 36 native orchid species, including
the rare ram’s head lady’s slipper is found here, along with eight (8)
of Manitoba’s ten species of carnivorous (insect-eating) plants.
Long used by the local First Nation communities for collecting
medicinal plants and for cultural activities, which continue today,
this area is an eco-tourists delight. Added recently is an
interpretive trail and boardwalk on Crown Land adjacent to the
ecological reserve allowing the public safe access to visit without
causing further damage to the native plants and their habitat. See:
www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/pai/mb_network/brokenhead/
Manitou Island
Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) exist for the
benefit of wildlife and for the enjoyment of people.
The Interlake’s abundance of WMA lands play an
important role in biodiversity, conservation and
provide a place where the public can engage in a
wide variety of recreational activities, including
hunting, trapping, berry-picking and wildlife
viewing. With twenty-eight WMAs, totaling almost
600,000 acres, a wide range of habitats and wildlife
species are present.
From the wetlands and grasslands of Oak Hammock
Marsh WMA, to the aspen parklands of Narcisse
WMA and the boreal forest of Mantagao Lake WMA,
the sights and sounds of wildlife abounds. Marvel at
the vista of thousands of Canada geese returning to
their wetland roost at sunset, the sight of slithering
masses of red-sided garter snakes newly emerged
from their winter home and the sound of bugling bull
elk on a cool September morning. The many roads,
trails and waterways found in Interlake WMAs lead
to unique adventures and lasting memories. For
specific information on Interlake WMAs, go to
http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/wildlife/
habcons/wmas/interlake.html
Wander Hwy 6 for Nature Treks
Manitou Island - north on Hwy 6 to Hwy 68, west to
the Narrows of Lake Manitoba. Manitou Island is north
of the bridge, accessible by water or ice only.
(Found north of the Narrows Bridge) Travel Highway 6 to
Highway 68, west towards the Narrows. In the beginning
the waves beat upon the limestone shingles of this
island in a great lake, echoing with sounds
of the spirits. Legends and tales, the oral history of
our land, passed from clan to clan, throughout the
generations. The Great Spirit-Manitou, was said to talk
through the rocks. Discover the sound of the spirits, hear
what they say as you reach this island. Listen with your
heart as you capture the ancient feelings of this land, the
Narrows of Lake Manitoba, the Land of the Spirits, of
Manitou- the great lake and this place
would share the name: MANITOBA. Read more at:
www.gov.mb.ca/chc/louis_riel/pdf/origin_mb_name.pdf
[GPS-N51 06.842 W 098 46.651]
Mantagao Lake WMA - Hwy 6 to Ashern, 16 km
west on PR 325 This large WMA tells the story of
glaciers- eskers, beach ridges and end moraines.
The vegetation is varied, from coniferous
forest to lakeshore marsh. Mantagao Lake is the largest
of the water bodies within the WMA. Moose, elk and
white-tailed deer find their home here.
Steep Rock Limestone Cliffs
- Hwy 6 to Moosehorn, west on PR 239.
Signage to the cliffs at village entrance.
You will find these rugged limestone cliffs on the
shores of Lake Manitoba. These cliffs are one of the
most photographed sites in Manitoba. Along the
shoreline of the cliffs, you’ll discover caves to explore,
formed by the waves washing into the limestone,
eroding away the rock and over millions of years.
These same powerful waves crashing along the
shoreline, eventually has worn some of these larger
rocks into a beach of all colours – shades of blue,
green, red & black sparkle rocks from the water in the
bright Interlake sunshine.
A magnificent carpet of Manitoba crocus blankets
the top of the cliffs annually welcoming spring. Find
the Red-sided garter snakes sunning themselves in
early spring as they crawl out of their hibernating
spaces from within the cracks and crevices of the
cliffs. New interpretive signage and trails to walk
(detailed in “Hitting the Trails”). Grab a rocks seat to
watch the final golden rays of the setting sun over
the shimmering blue water. Hear the call of a loon or
watch a family of ducks’ splash playfully nearby.
Come explore this magical place.
See: www.grahamdale.ca.
[GPS-N51.26.530 W098 48.338]
Gypsumville WMA
- Hwy 6 to PR 513 – east at St. Martin Junc., to
Gypsumville, turn north and travel 3 kms.
Travel 3 kms. north of Gypsumville (off Highway 6 to PR
513) to find this habitat for white-tailed deer, black
bears, waterfowl, grouse and muskrats. Moose may be
seen here from time to time.Trembling aspen, scattered
stands of white spruce or jack pine on the ridges, with a
well defined boggy area with black spruce & tamarack.
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Heading up Hwy 7 to 17 & new wonders
Clematis WMA
- Located 8km northwest of Inwood, west of PTH 17.
Clematis WMA provides important winter habitat for
white-tailed deer, coyotes and a variety of furbearers.
Snowshoe hares, ruffed and sharp-tailed grouse are also
common sights. Occasionally you'll see elk and black
bears.The karst topography provides hibernacula or
dens for garter snakes. Aspen is the dominant tree
species, with chokecherry, Saskatoon and bog birch. It
contains several wetlands dominated by sedges and
bulrushes.
Narcisse Snake Dens WMA
- take Hwy 17 northwest at Teulon [Hwy 7],
north at Inwood to 2km north of Narcisse.
As spring breaks across the Interlake, the largest
concentration of Red-sided garter snakes in the world
begin to move from their subterranean limestone dens.
The dens, near Narcisse are visited by thousands yearly.
Annually these snakes are studied & visited by
scientists from around the world. The cold-blooded
inhabitants of the Narcisse dens crawl forth each
spring from the cold underground limestone dens to
sun themselves on the rocks. In spring, visitors are
awed by the massive mating balls comprised of
thousands of male snakes that have formed a ball
around a single female to mate. After mating, the
males leave for the summer to forage miles away from
the dens. On site is a picnic area and pathways to all
four dens, with rest areas along the way. Prime time to
view this post-hibernation party is around Mother’s
Day weekend. There are experienced guides on site
part time during prime viewing times. See updates on
viewing at: www.naturenorth.com/spring/creature/
garter/Narcisse_Snake_Dens.html
[GPS-N50 44.106 W097 31.884]
Sleeve Lake WMA - Hwy 7 to Teulon, Hwy 17 north to
Poplarfield, northwest on Hwy 68.
Sleeve Lake, was established to maintain habitat for whitetailed deer, elk and grouse. Its ridge-and-swale topography
has uplands dominated by trembling aspen with a
scattering of white spruce. Shrubs are in abundance,
including Saskatoon, red osier dogwood and chokecherry.
It is a breeding and stopover location for neo-tropical
migrant birds like the orange-crowned warbler. Watch the
roadsides for the eastern bluebird and black-billed cuckoo.
Interlake Forest Interpretive Centre - Hwy 7 to Hwy
17,continue north of Fisher Branch, near Hodgson.
The Interlake Forest Centre (IFC) offers an opportunity to
sample some unique natural history of Manitoba’s Interlake.
The facility features two self-guided walking trails along with
a log cabin shelter, an observation tower and a picnic area.
Take in both of the two self-guided walking trails: Spruce
Grove Nature Trail and Megwaakwaang Nature Trail. See
info in “Hitting the Trails”
Go to: www.thinktrees.org/Interlake_Forest_Centre.aspx
[GPS-N 50 59.648 W097 40.385]
Going north on Hwy 8 to PR 234 - seeking nature
Lee Lake WMA - northwest of Riverton off Hwy 8,
turn west onto PR 325.
Lee Lake is one of the most valuable WMA on a bird
watchers life list- it is home to the uncommon yellow
rail.The yellow rail is highly secretive, seldom seen and
rarely heard, however you may be lucky one night when
braving the mosquitos and waiting in a grassy marsh to hear
the tic-tic, tic-tic-tic yourself.
Moose Creek WMA
- 30 km. north of Riverton on Hwy 8, north on PR 234.
This WMA boasts moose, white-tailed deer, black bear, timber
wolf, Sandhill cranes and Canada geese. Along an important
migration route for bald eagles and other raptors it is
designated as a Provincial Forest, well covered by stands of
trembling aspen, balsam poplar, white birch, balsam fir, white
and black spruce, jack pine, and tamarack.
Reflections of Steep Rock Cliffs
Photo: Todd Goranson
The limestone cliffs are six to nine metres high, with caves, coves
and pebbled beaches. Bartley Kives, in his book A Daytripper's Guide to
Manitoba, describes them as "stunning... About 10,000 years of wave action and
winter ice have carved the cliffs into ledges, seats, and other eroded shapes."
- Bill Redekop, June 16, 2007
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Just 20 min. north of Winnipeg
F or mor e i n f o r m a t i o n , c o n t a c t :
Ph: (204) 4 67. 33 0 0
Toll Fr ee: 1. 888 . 5 0 M A R S H
www.oakhammockmarsh.ca
VISIT US ON:
Enjoying the Trail
Photo: Heather Hinam
Crescent
Creek Trail
Link into nature on one of our numerous
Interlake trails, found in every corner of the
region; take a hike or a bike ride and enjoy the
fresh air and sunshine. Most trails are for hiking
or biking only, however some are accessible to
motorized vehicles such as Quads and ATV’s.
Share our trails, respect all users, watch for
posted signs and please abide by the rules listed.
Be aware that this is a space for many to share,
and take your garbage out with you.
Where's your Favourite Trail...
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Interlake Pioneer Trail
Lundar Beach Marsh Trail
Little Steep Rock Trail
Interlake Pioneer Trail – North
Oak Hammock Marsh
Crescent Creek Trail
Icelandic River Trail
Narcisse Snake Dens Trails
Megwaakwaang Nature Trail
Spruce Grove Nature Trail
Riverton Riverside Trail
Black's Point Self-Guiding Trail
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1. Interlake Pioneer Trail
Start at Grosse Isle on Highway 6. This 72 mile -116 km
trail is a multi use trail for walking, hiking, biking, horse
back riding, with a portion for ATV’ing. Formerly the
Prime Meridian Trail, this is the rail bed of a former CN
rail line that cuts through the heart of the Interlake.The
trail begins at Grosse Isle on Highway 6, just 10 minutes
north of Highway 101[Perimeter].The Prime Meridian
Trail Association manages the south 10 km (6 miles) of
trail where you will find a conservation, recreation trail
and heritage trail as a spur trail of the Trans-Canada Trail.
As a haven for naturalists it boasts a variety of species:
over 240 of flowers, 170 of birds, 31 of mammals, 4 of
amphibians, 3 species of reptiles, that starts in the lush
tall grass of the Red River Valley, then marches north
thru farmland. NO motorized vehicles on the 4 miles
at south end and 2 miles by Argyle.
See: www.pmta.mb.ca
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Highway 6 leads to amazing nature
& wildlife experiences!
The Lighthouse Trail
West Quarry Trail
Chorus Frog Trail
Black Wolf Trail
Red River North Trail portion
of the Trans Canada Trail
18. Selkirk Park Community Trail
19.“Urban Prairie”- Gaynor Family
Regional Library
20. Camp Morton Creek Trail
21. Rail Trail
22. Duff Roblin Parkway Trail
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2. Lundar Beach Marsh Trail
west off Hwy 6 at Lundar.
Perfect for walking, hiking or biking makes this trail part of
your special time at the Lundar Provincial Park, a quiet
campground along the shore of Lake Manitoba directly
west of the town of Lundar on Highway 6. Trail starts at
the campground parking lot and goes for 3 km through
marsh and forest around the edge of the campground,
with new interpretive signs (spring 2016) to showcase the
rich diversity of wildlife and the importance of six different
ecosystems packed into about a square kilometre, coupled
with its location along a major migratory route,Lundar
Beach Marsh is a year-round haven for birds and
birdwatchers.Wander the trail, keep an eye and ear out for
over 100 bird species that have found niches in each of
the ecosystems. Adventure into another “hidden gem”;
another of the Interlake’s best places in the world to view
these birds in significant numbers.
3. Little Steep Rock Trail
west off Hwy 6 on PR 239, [north of Moosehorn] to Village
of Steep Rock. Little Steep Rock Trail is 4.4 km long
where you will discover signs of over 350 million
years of natural history that has shaped this world
around you.
Enjoy fabulous views from atop the Steep Rock
cliffs, remnants of a prehistoric sea bed. Gaze out
over Lake Manitoba. Keep an eye out for current
and fossil wildlife of the old Lafarge Quarry.
Search some of the northernmost aspen/oak
parkland forest for signs of its elusive residents.
The new trail emerges just south of Little Steep
Rock point, a short walk from the campground.
Find new interpretive signage along the way
that adds to your knowledge of the land you
traverse. For parking area:
[GPS-N51.26.530 W098 48.338]
Highway 7 leads to adventure…
7. Icelandic River Trail
located in the Town of Arborg east off Hwy 7.
Walk along the picturesque Icelandic River Trail as it winds along the
Icelandic River in the Town of Arborg. A new seasonal walking bridge
spans the river allowing foot traffic from the town to the Arborg &
District Multicultural Heritage Village and campground. Great for a
leisurely stroll or a fast paced walk along the river. Check out the new
Arborg Fishway signage [near the gazebo] explaining the fish ladder
on the other side of the weir. [GPS-N50 54.339 W097 12.930]
Take a Trek up Highway 17
to discover nature galore…
Turn left at the north end of Teulon to have a
new nature experience unfold!
4. Interlake Pioneer Trail – North
Gravel roads west of Hwy 7.
The northern portion of this multi-use recreation
trail includes use by ATV’s, NO other vehicles.
Running through the Rural Municipalities of
Woodlands, Armstrong and Fisher the Interlake
Pioneer Trail takes you from farmland to boreal
forest, past the Narcisse Snake Dens as well as
through small communities such as Inwood,
Chatfield, Narcisse, Broad Valley and Fisher Branch.
Managed by the South Interlake ATV Club
spring thru fall offering a “safe place to ride”, with
Snoman operating the trail in winter. A parking area
with an unloading ramp and rest stop/ picnic area
can be found at the old Woodroyd Train Station
yard. Oodles of geocaches along this trail.
See: www.siatvclub.com
[GPS-N50 16.516 W097 28.869]
8. Narcisse Snake Dens - Highway 17 north of Inwood.
The area’s 3 kms of limestone trails are open year round.
They wind through scrub aspen and grassland where hikers will see
more than just snakes. Songbirds, grouse, whitetailed deer, and a
wide variety of flowering plants abound. The site’s picnic area
provides a place for rest and replenishment. See more under WMA
section [GPS- N50 44.106 W097 31.884]
5. Oak Hammock Marsh
on Hwy 67 accessible from both Hwy 7 & Hwy 8.
This world renowned wetland offers over 30 kms of
trails for recreational uses.Trails are open for use yearround for many activities, including hiking, cycling,
horseback riding, skiing and snow-shoeing.Visitors
should register at the Interpretive Centre before using the
longer dike trails as there are no shelter, water, food, or
bathroom facilities along most of these trails.There are
many shorter trails that are suitable for leisurely
strolls. A downloadable trail map is available at
www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/about-us/trail-maps/index.html
10. Spruce Grove Nature Trail - Hwy 17 north of Fisher Branch.
This trail is located to the north of the parking area at the Interlake
Interpretive Centre located on Hwy 17 north of Fisher Branch is a
1.2 km. trail that loops through a typical black spruce stand.
Calypso, Ram’s-head Lady’s-slippers, Small Round-leaved Orchids,
all coral-root species,Yellow Lady’s-slipper, Lesser Rattlesnakeorchid, Heart-leaved Twayblade can all be found along this trail.
“Cool, dark, and damp describe the conditions found in this forest!”
It is also a good place to find boreal forest birds such as Blackbacked Woodpecker and Cape May Warbler.
Go to: hinktrees.org/Interlake_Forest_Centre.aspx
[GPS- N50 59.648 W097 40.385]
6. Crescent Creek Trail
located in Town of Teulon on Hwy 7.
A 2.5 km walking trail in the Teulon-Rockwood Green
Acres Park, located adjacent to the campground that
offers prime bird watching opportunities. Discover the
new interpretive signs that adds an exciting layer to your
walk thru the woods. Hear the birds sing thru a QR code
on one sign or learn more of the types of woods you are in.
This trail meanders through the woods and follows the small
creek that flows through the park.Visit our geocaches
located around the Town of Teulon.
[GPS -N50 22.654 W097 15.534]
9. Megwaakwaang Nature Trail - Hwy 17 north of Fisher Branch.
Megwaakwaang Nature Trail is a loop trail to the south of the
parking area of the Interlake Interpretive Centre off Hwy 17
north of Fisher Branch. It features a variety of habitats including
wetlands. Long-bracted Frog-orchid and Loesel’s Twayblade
orchids can be found along this trail. Go to:
www.thinktrees.org/Interlake_Forest_Centre.aspx or their FACEBOOK
page at: www.facebook.com/interlake.forestcentre
[GPS- N 50 59.648 W 097 40.385]
Highway 8 leads to all season opportunities…
& Hecla/ Grindstone Provincial Park
11. Riverton Riverside Trail
Meanders along the banks of the Icelandic River in Riverton. A new
Icelandic walking bridge once again spans the Icelandic River,
rebuilt following nature's crush with ice jams in 2011. Serves as a
connector for both sides of the Village of Riverton. Resting beside
this trail is the statue of Sigtryggur Jónasson- the “Father of New
Iceland” looking out over the land he settled.
[GPS-N 50 59.841 W 096 59.640]
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Light House Trail
Photo: Heather Hinam
Hiking the Hecla Island Trails is written by
Dr. H. Hinam - of Second Nature - Adventures in
Discovery. Here are some of the highlights of
over 75 km of trails winding through Hecla
Island, introducing you to an almost finite
variety of ecosystems. Take in Black’s
Point as well in Grindstone…
Grindstone Provincial Park
12. Black's Point Self-Guiding Trail - NEW Trail
signage Trailhead - Beach Parking Lot in Black's
Point Subdivision, Grindstone Provincial Park,
Length - 1.5 km loop This trail brings you
deep into a very special ecosystem:
Old Growth Boreal Mixedwood Forest
The boreal forest is a system driven by disturbance.
Fire and insect outbreaks wipe out a small percentage of
this largest terrestrial biome every year, clearing the slate for
new growth. Over decades, succession takes the previously
burned forest through increasingly complex communities.
Old growth forests are intricate and critical ecosystems that
take over a century of succession to develop. Increasingly
rare, they must be protected as important habitat, genetic
reservoirs and carbon storehouses. Discover the wonders of
Black’s Point’s old growth forest.Trail signage will help you
identify some of the species in this multi-faceted community.
By Dr. H. Hinam-Second Nature-Adventures in Discovery.
[GPS-N51 14.319 W96 44.793]
15. Chorus Frog Trail – (Approx 1.5 km return)
For a taste of Grassy Narrows Marsh, the Chorus Frog trail
offers the best variety. Start out walking through dense
willows into a rare copse of ash and oak before finally
reaching the expanse of the marsh. A short boardwalk takes
you to a viewing blind from which you can spot pied-billed
grebes and if you’re lucky, the flash of an otter. For a longer
walk back, take a left just off the boardwalk and follow the
dyke along the marsh’s edge and reconnect with the
entrance road to take you back to the trail-head.
[GPS-N51 02.731 W096 50.126]
16. Black Wolf Trail – (Approx 15 km one way)
The longest trail in the park runs along the south eastern
shore of the island. It’s wide, relatively flat grade makes it
great for cyclists. Start at the north end and skirt the edges
of the lake along an old road before turning into towering
aspen forests.The trees eventually give way into Grassy
Narrows Marsh at the south end -keep an eye out for
any signs of wolves. [GPS-N51 02.731 W096 50.126]
Highway 9…takes you right through
a city…to Beach area trails…
17. Red River North Trail portion
of the Trans Canada Trail
The Red River North Trail is 110 kilometres/ 68 miles
from north of Winnipeg to Grand Beach via Bird’s Hill,
Lockport and Selkirk.This recreational trail, preserves
access to Manitoba’s varied natural landscapes,
connecting communities and preserving culture &
heritage while promoting a better quality of life and
Hecla Island Trails
well-being.The trail is great for nature lovers, artists,
photographers, historians, cyclists and explorers13. The Lighthouse Trail – (approx. 1.5 km return) – it’s ideal for walking, jogging, hiking & biking, horseback
Pick up this trail behind the resort building. It’s an easy
riding, and snowmobiling and sightseeing.Whether you
walk that ambles through old-growth boreal mixed
begin at Grand Beach or at Winnipeg you will view the
wood forest before leading you along the shores of Lake
great inland ocean- Lake Winnipeg.
Winnipeg out onto a narrow spit of land.There, you are
You'll wander through the summer havens of Grand Beach,
treated to a panoramic view of the water from the base Grand Marais, Victoria Beach, moving into East Selkirk,
of one of the last functioning lighthouses on Lake
Selkirk and along the heritage River Road. Stop at Lower
Winnipeg.Watch for wheeling eagles and flocks of
Fort Garry NHS, view the Red River as you cross the St.
pelicans and cormorants. [GPS-N51 11.179 W096.37.246] Andrews Lock & Dam at Lockport on your way to
14. West Quarry Trail – (approx. 3.5 km return) – In Bird's Hill Park & south into Winnipeg.
the summer, this is an out-and-back trail that winds its
18. Selkirk Park Community Trail
way along the lakeshore through towering aspen and
This nature based trail, with four trails of different lengths, built to
white spruce. Stop at the lagoon and watch from the
enable bird watching, complete with four rest/ picnic stops for
protection of the screened in gazebo as red-winged
blackbirds flit among the cattails and muskrat cut a trail everyone to enjoy. Named after the birds you’ll see while you
through the still waters. At the end of the trail, discover traverse these trails enjoy discovering nature on the Chickadee
the history of Hecla as you explore the remains of both [1.95 km], Blue Jay [200m], Red Wing (blackbird) [over 3.5 km]
and Mallard [875 m] trails.Winding through the Marine Museum
a quarry and a fish station.
and into the Selkirk Park proper where swimming, camping, boat
[GPS-N51 10.887 W096 40.221]
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launch and special attractions are offered from spring
thru fall. Some of these trails are usable all seasons for
cross-country Skiing, snowshoeing and hiking/ biking in
the other seasons. Selkirk Canoe & Kayak dock & Club
house is along one of them by the Selkirk Slough.With
new interpretive signage, kiosks and Wayfinding posts
use of the trails will be more enjoyable- come explore
nature within Selkirk.This trail connects to the Red River
North Trail, as part of the Trans Canada Trail system.
19. “Urban Prairie”- Gaynor Family
Regional Library
Three (3) acres of urban prairie were planted in 2014, a
site of recreated tall grass prairie habitat, adding to the
few thousand acres remaining in North America. Acts as
a natural water run-off management system for this
Green Globe building. Over fifty different grass and
flowering plant species native to the tall grass prairie
community, along with interpretive signage depicting
the ecosystem, will hopefully inspire ways to mitigate
habitat loss. Plant identification signs on tall grass prairie
as an endangered ecosystem and a critical component
of the Manitoba Landscape will be in place soon.This
Urban Prairie will enhance the experience for residents
and visitors giving an opportunity to educate
themselves while enjoying a touch of nature just steps
away from the library doors. Gaynor Family Regional
Library is an all season Tourism Visitors Centre for Selkirk
and area, with Wi-Fi access. See: gfrl.org
20. Camp Morton Creek Trail – off PR 222 north of Gimli.
Camp Morton Provincial Park is about 5 km north of Gimli on
Highway 222.The trails on the west side of Highway 222 are
accessed off Lakeside Road.The access to the east side trails are
about 1 km further north. Great for all season use including crosscountry trails in winter. [GPS-N50 59.648 W096 59.262]
21. Rail Trail – north of Gimli along PR 222.
Found in the north portion of the RM Gimli and south portion of the
RM of Bifrost-Riverton running along PR 222 this former rail bed is used
by many summer residents and visitors as a link between the beach
side communities. Ideal for those great spring/ summer/fall
activities of walking, hiking and biking be sure to watch for the
birds and wildlife & take time to smell the fresh country air.
Highway 59… offering amazing
Provincial Park link ups
22. Duff Roblin Parkway Trail
Wildlife and vegetation along with agricultural land this trail
supports multi-use, non-motorized, four season recreational
opportunities along the floodway, including walking, hiking,
and biking in the summer with cross-country skiing and
snowshoeing in winter. Users will follow the floodway channel
on this trail that acts as a service access road to the floodway.
It is open to the public for multi purpose when not in use for
the floodway. Providing linkages to the Trans-Canada Trail and
Birds Hill Provincial Park, and in the future, the new Duff Roblin
Provincial Park, located near the south end of the floodway will
be linked also. See: floodwayauthority.mb.ca/po_recreation.html
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Geocaching is changing- smaller
caches, power trails and multiple
puzzle trails are very popular,
and it still remains one of the best
ways to showcase planet Earth.
With over 2.7 million active
geocaches hidden around the
world, and over 15 million
geocachers worldwide this
phenomenon allows us to
showcase the Interlake’s hidden
beauty for you.
As an adventure seeking traveler or a heritage explorer
you’ll plan your trips to the Interlake to find those
“off the beaten track”options we offer when you come
to explore this area of vast and interesting terrain, back
country roads and unique stories that offered.
What makes geocaching such a popular activity is its
universal appeal. Anybody can go geocaching regardless of
their age, gender and physical abilities. All that is needed
is a hand-held GPS device [or other mobile device], access
to the Internet and a keen sense of adventure.
www.geocaching.com gives you an idea of the location with
a map, and provides the exact coordinates of the geocache.
After entering the coordinates in your GPS unit your adventure
begins. Great for team building, families or make it into a
party of friends exploring places you've never been.You’ll
learn of places, history and great stories in our communities!
Geocaches range in size; most geocaches contain a log for
you to record your find.The larger ones often have small
trinkets inside for trading, things that kids just love to do.
The unwritten rule is if you take something from the cache,
you should leave something of
equal or greater value.
Learn more on geocaching basics at
www.mbgeocaching.com. It's free to join,
so get out there and enjoy the experiences.
Community Explorers on Hecla
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Big Rock Rd. Explorers
Geocaching is still a growing activity around the worldallowing travel to places you have never been with the
ablity to safely find your way back – just make sure your
GPS batteries are fully charged! Expand your horizons
this year - give geocaching a try by checking out “Cache
the Marsh X- The Migration Edition”at Oak Hammock
Marsh in September, plan a “treasure hunting tour”of
our Interlake caches or follow one of the geotrails as on
the Interlake Pioneer Trail.
For a new adventure try your “luck”on the “Cream Truck
Route Challenge” in the Eriksdale area. As you wander
along a sample cream truck route, you'll learn a bit of history
and have fun figuring out the clues.With a twenty (20)
cache challenge involving finding a highlighted letter in
each log book, you then have to unscramble the 3 words to
receive a certificate proclaiming you an “Official Cream
Truck Driver.”
Amazing Tree Quest in the Red River Corridor
Rivers West is making TREES important in your lives!
Working in partnership with the Manitoba Forestry
Association go on a Quest to search for the largest,
oldest, most striking or a community favourite.
Select your tree, nominate it- sending its specifications
and GPS coordinates along with a picture and
then you need to NAME it…Info & entry forms
at: routesonthered.ca.
Another part of geocaching is collecting
and trading trackable items such as
the Geocoin or the Travel Bug.The
produced Geocoins in 2008, 2010
& 2012.These Geocoins have
Tracking numbers, allowing you to
log on to www.geocaching.com
and track a coin around the world.
Perhaps you will be lucky to find
one of these beautiful coins
representing heritage and nature
around our region.
Catching the “BIG ONE”
in the Interlake...
The Interlake, a prime fishing destination in Manitoba
features great spots up & down the Red River, on Lake
Manitoba & Lake Winnipeg, but don't forget some amazing
catches you'll make on our smaller lakes.
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So no matter the season, no matter your equipment
there is a PLACE for YOU to drop a line!
Enjoy some great fishing tales written by one of our province's experts on
what tackle you'll need, what kind of fish you'll catch and the“BEST spots”
to go! Sit back, read away then pick your favorite NEW Fishing Hole...
East,West and North
Shoal Lakes
Sandwiched between giant Lakes
Manitoba and Winnipeg, are
three of the hottest jumbo perch
winter fisheries in Canada these
days.Want proof? Of the top 100
Manitoba Master Angler Awardwinning catches last year 95
came during the winter from the
three interconnected lakes. For
fishing and guiding info,Travel
Manitoba is a great starting place.
More info:1-800-665-0040;
travelmanitoba.com
– GORD PYZER
Long known for its
commercial fishing industry,
in fact the 2nd largest in
Canada, the Interlake is also
a spectacular spot to catch
one of our favourite fish;
pickerel or “Walleye”.
Relaxing on the shore with
the tantalizing smells of
freshly caught pickerel
sizzling in a fry pan is a
memory second to none,
ah…the taste is delicious.
Fishing the mighty Red River...
by Shel Zolkewich
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fishing almost everywhere, but if
there’s one waterway that rises above
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then passes through Netley Marsh
before spilling into the lake.
Head for the community of Lockport
where you can’t miss the huge St.
Andrew’s Lock and Dam. Join the
anglers along the shoreline where
you’ll no doubt have some luck
plucking out walleye, sauger, perch
and drum. But really, this is catfish
country. Big channel catfish country!
Be prepared to hang on tight and
hold on for a long stretch when that
big fish grabs your hook.
Along River Road, small parking lots
provide opportunities for fishing from
s of
the shoreline.The east and west side
the Red River just north of St. Andrews
Lock and Dam have always been the
most popular spots to cast a line. In the
city of Selkirk, several parks along the
shoreline provide excellent angling on
both sides of the river. Further north,
Netley Creek offers angling opportunity
where the creek spills into the river.
Fishing licences, bait, tackle, food, fuel
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Guiding Services:
Visit fishhuntmanitoba.com
Tackle:
Catfish—heavy line and reels, catfish
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The Red River is a thriving fishe
rigs with shrimp, smelts or frogs as bait
stretch between Lockport and Selkirk
Walleye, sauger, perch and freshwater
is world famous for producing huge
drum—medium tackle
catfish, providing anglers with
with pickerel rigs and minnows as bait
cast.
adrenaline rushes cast after
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Oak Hammock area
Don't overlook Lake Manitoba...
by Shel Zolkewich
The much smaller Lake Manitoba often plays second fiddle to its
massive partner to the east, Lake Winnipeg. But this productive
body of water—and the thirteenth largest lake in Canada—
shouldn’t be overlooked. It’s served as a commercial fishery for
decades and that means there are plenty of fish in this lake.
If you’re in to carp fishing, you’ll love the action at the very
southern end, where Delta Marsh spills into the lake. Efforts
are being made to control this invasive species, but for now,
it’s fun fishing.
Further north, you’ll reach The Narrows, where some of the
lake’s best fishing can be found.There’s a resort here with cabin
rentals, a restaurant and bar as well as boat rentals.Walleye
fishing abounds in these parts, but don’t be surprised if you
pull up a carp, perch, sauger, northern pike or whitefish.
Lake Manitoba is also home to legends. For more than a century,
sightings of the mysterious Manipogo have been enchanting
anglers and outdoor lovers with tales of this monster of the deep.
At the northern end of the lake, the Fairford River offers
plenty of action for those hoping to hook a giant carp and hang
on for a hard fight. It’s also a favourite for fly anglers who also
can expect to catch tulibee and northern pike. Simply fish from
shore at the Fairford Dam.
Tackle:
Walleye—pickerel rigs and minnows
Perch—tiny spoons
Carp—Mepp’s Musky Killers
Hunting
Within the Interlake with its varied wildlife are
opportunities for hunters seeking numerous types of
experiences, from game birds and waterfowl to deer
and bear.The Interlake is on the fall migratory flight
path for hundreds of thousands of geese, ducks and
cranes, making it an ideal area for waterfowl hunting.
Netley – Libau Marsh, Oak Hammock area and Hecla
Island’s Grassy Narrows Marsh on the east side and
Grant’s Lake, Marshy Point and Dog Lake on the west
side, provide excellent opportunities for both over
water and field shooting.
Grouse is a favourite with hunters in the Ashern,
Fisher Branch and Broad Valley areas in the west to
Central area of the region. Bear hunting is found in
the north closer to the 53rd parallel, with deer in
most other areas of the Interlake.
While many hunters have long term friendships with
local landowners that allow them to hunt on their
land, the Interlake offers opportunities for new
hunters to accompany a local guide that provides
them with all the Provincial licenses, equipment and
accommodations.
Some of the accommodations below are able to assist
you with permission from local landowners for hunting.
Keep in mind our Interlake campgrounds, great for
fall camping - they are excellent spots to set up for
your stay when the crowds of the summer are gone.
Accommodations and guiding services for Hunting and Fishing in the Interlake:
Name
Location
Phone Number Website
Things to do
Benson’s Big Rock Camp
& Campground
Take Hwy 6 to Hwy 513 - on Lake St. Martin
204-803-1942
www.campbigrock.com
Camping, fishing
Hunting in area
Bloodvein River Lodge
East side of Lake Winnipeg access by
Bloodvein Ferry – PR 234
204-395-2043
www.bloodveinriverlodge.com
Fishing & Hunting
Guided Experiences
Chesley’s Family Resort
Hwy 9 to Petersfield- turn east on the north
side of the bridge & follow signage
204-738-2250
www.chesleys.com
Fishing & Hunting,
Camping, Cabins
Hunting-Birds & Deer
Country Harvest Inn
Broad Valley – off Hwy 17
204-372-6618
www.countryharvestinn.com
Einarsson’s Guide Service
Dauphin River – Hwy 6 to Hwy 513
204-659-4573
www.mts.net/~deinar/index.htm Fishing, Hunting,
Guided Canoe Trips
Erinview Campground
Take Hwy 415 at Teulon to East Shoal Lake
204-278-3385
www.erinviewcampground.com Nature viewing,
hunting, fishing
Poplar Forest Lodge
& Campground
81023 Two Mile Road,
Hwy 6
204-482-5148
Narrows West Lodge
(Camping, Cabins, Lodge)
On Hwy 68 at the Narrows of Lake Manitoba
204-768-2749
www.narrowswest.com
Fishing & Hunting,
Guided Experiences
Rubber Ducky Resort &
Campground
Hwy 6 - north on PR322 to Hwy 67- west to
Rd.1W-follow signs from here to Rd.76.5N
204-322-5286
www.rubberduckyresort.com
Hunting in area-birds
Trout pond on site
Sasa-ginni-gak Lodge
Fly in fishing lodge in northeast MB. 1-888-536-5353 www.saslodge.com
Depart Northway Aviation at St. Andrews Airport
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Fishing nearby, Guided
Experiences
Fishing, wildlife &
nature viewing, Cabins
Beautiful beaches in abundance, water sports that just don’t end,
so much summer activity you can be sure a lively time awaits you!
Solitary stroll or a rockin' sandy beach- the choice is yours!
A wide and varied range of choices for parks & campgrounds
await you in the Interlake. The Lake Winnipeg parks &
campgrounds are usually the busiest, so make your
camping reservations early. Parks in the Lake Manitoba
area on the west side of the Interlake often offer a slower,
less crowded pace for visitors that enjoy “getting away from it all.
” From fully accessible RV camping to back country
Steep Rock Beach Park
non-serviced camping- take your pick! We have it all...
Photo: Marietta Philippon
Check websites for updated info if spring flooding occurs.
The West shore - Lake Winnipeg Area Lakes, Beaches & Parks
Name
Location
What You’ll Find!
Beaver Creek Provincial Park
(Beaver Creek)
Found on Lake Winnipeg north of Riverton.
Drive north on PR234-40 km. (25 miles)
north of the Hwy 8 turnoff
Northern most Provincial campground on
Lake Winnipeg
Camp Morton Provincial Park
(Camp Morton-Gimli)
Found on Lake Winnipeg. Drive north on
PR222 about 8 km. (5 miles) north of Gimli
Family Vacation cabins, group camping.
Yurt rentals, Wildlife watching, hiking, cross-country skiing,
sunken gardens, historic buildings, forested area, picnicing
Chesley’s Resort
(Petersfield)
Found on Netley Creek east of Petersfield
on Hwy 9 - watch for signs
Campsites, RV sites, cabins, sandy beaches, restaurant,
boat launch, marina at resort
Gimli Beach (Gimli)
Found on Lake Winnipeg. Drive north on
Hwy 8 or 9 from Winnipeg 100 kms
(63 miles) & find the beach in the
downtown section of Gimli
Sandy Beach, Marina, visitors centre, museum,
Sea Wall Gallery (murals) & boardwalk.
Perfect for swimming, sailing, boating and wind surfing
Grindstone
Park Provincial
(Hecla Island)
North of Winnipeg on Hwy 8 - turn left
up Grindstone Rd. towards the cottage
communities.
Sandy beaches, boat launching, walking trails (with new
interpretive signs). Winter: cross country ski & snowmobile
trails, snowshoeing trails, ice fishing
Hecla
Park Provincial
(Hecla Island)
About 165 kms (103 miles), past turn off
to Grindstone; stay on Hwy 8 across the
causeway to Hecla Island.
Lush forests, rugged shorelines, scenic beaches & plentiful wildlife.
Picnic area, playground, campground, 18-hole folf course,
marina, heritage village, boat launch, biking, sailing, fishing
Hnausa Provincial Park
(Hnausa-south of Riverton)
Found on Lake Winnipeg about 10 minutes
south of Riverton, east off of Hwy 8 to
PR 222 (north of Gimli)
Sandy beach, convenience store, boat launch,
picnic & playground right on the shoreline
River Road
Provincial Park
North of Winnipeg off Hwy 9, along the
Red River Corridor
Picnicing, shoreline fishing access, heritage sites
Sandy Bar Beach
(East of Riverton)
Near Riverton 130 km (81 miles) north of
Winnipeg on Hwy 8 then east on PR 329
Sandy beach reaching into Lake Wpg., swimming,
fishing boating, sailing and waterfowl viewing
Sandy Hook RV Resort
Close to Winnipeg, west side of Hwy 9
- in Sandy Hook
Close to Lake Wpg beach, in ground pool, playground,
restaurant, close to golfing, festivals, marinas, entertainment
Selkirk Park (Selkirk)
On Red River in City of Selkirk – access from
Hwy 9 north of Winnipeg about a
35-min. drive
Located on banks of the Red River this campground,
has a bird sanctuary, boat launch, swimming pool
with sand beach, picnic area & walking trails.
Marine Museum at entrance to park.
Spruce Sands RV Resort
(Arnes)
Found on Lake Winnipeg about 10 miles
North of Gimli, off PR 222
Sandy beach, public access, restaurant, Kayak rental,
swimming
Winnipeg Beach Provincial
Park (Winnipeg Beach)
Found on Lake Winnipeg located approx
60 km (37.5 miles) north of Winnipeg
- via Hwy 8 or 9
120 accesible fully serviced sites. Famous sandy beach,
boardwalk, Bandstand with weekend entertainers, windsurfing,
fishing, sailing, marina, wildlife & people watching
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Campground area
Chesley's Resort
WARNING: Summers in Manitoba are precious. What do you do when dad wants
to be close to a river or lake for fishing but the kids want to be somewhere with lots
of activities and mom just wants to lay back and relax? You go camping of course.
Camping by a river or lake for fishing, boating or
swimming – is that your choice? Or is going to an isolated,
rugged area for you? Is it a restful and relaxing time you
seek? If so choose one of the quieter campgrounds- the
Interlake has a multitude to select from. Do you feel the
need to stay “plugged in”? Many campgrounds offer free
WiFi, in-ground pools, activities to occupy the kids and
social offerings to keep you busy every day.
Shhh, we have a secret. Some of the best camping can be
experienced in the fall season.With our autumns offering
some of the most beautiful colours and weather, fall
camping is a great way to lengthen the camping season. Bird
watching and photography becomes the sport of choice in
fall along with the fall supper circuit in most communities
offering you some of the best home cooking available.
Tips for a great camping experience:
• Have a sense of humour
• Take off your watch
• Stay up late
• Scold less
• Laugh more
But be prepared; you may become addicted to the
camping lifestyle
For more information on the perfect campground for you,
check out the family operated campgrounds, MACAP, at
www.gorvingmanitoba.com or Travel Manitoba’s website,
accommodations section, at www.travelmanitoba.com or
Interlake Tourism at www.interlaketourism.com:
Provincial parks are listed at:www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/
parks/camping/index.html
Thank you to Gerry Hammond- Spruce Sands RV Resort
The East shore Lake Winnipeg Area Lakes, Beaches & Parks
Name
Location
What You’ll Find!
Bird's Hill Provincial Park
Northeast of Winnipeg - east off Hwy 59
Camping, picnicing, swimming, hiking trails, nature,
concerts, year-round activities, Equestrian events,
Triathlons, orienteering, wildlife viewing
Northeast of Winnipeg off Hwy 59,
(Ranks as one of top 3 beaches on the east side of Lake Winnipeg
in North America)
White silica 3 km.sandy beach, up to 8 metre-tall dunes,
boardwalk, hiking trails, swimming, sunbathing, wind surfing,
boating, fishing, concessions, change rooms, modern washrooms,
camping, entertainment, shopping, cultural events
Hillside Beach &
Beaconia Beach area
just south of Grand Beach Provincial Park
- Only 15 mins away from Grand Beach
Provincial Park
Long sandy beach, lagoon great for fishing, boating or
water skiing. Close to all the beaches in cottage country.
Nice, quiet area situated on the south east end of
Lake Winnipeg, just below the estuary of the Winnipeg River.
Lester Beach
south of Grand Beach
Beautiful white sandy shoreline, rolling hills, plenty of
pine & birch trees. Ideal for children-shallow shores.
Lockport Provincial
Heritage Park
North of Winnipeg on the lower east bank
of the Red River at Lockport
Contains one of Manitoba's most important archaeological
sites. Access to fishing on shore of Red River, picnic area,
washrooms.
Patricia Beach
Provincial Park
North of Winnipeg off Hwy 59, found at the
South end of Lake Winnipeg
Pristine, secluded, stunningly beautiful- the beaches nearnatural, unspoiled state. Sun & sand, windsurfing.
For nature lovers seeking a tranquil refuge. Excellent family
recreational beach. Picnic tables,fire pits, & drinking water taps.
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Middle of the Interlake Lakes, Beaches & Parks
Name
Arborg Aquatic Park
(Arborg area)
Location
Adjoining the Arborg Bifrost Recreational
Complex at the north end of Arborg on
Hwy 68 between Hwy 7 & Hwy 8
What You’ll Find!
Water park with slides, paddling pool area,
picnic seating area, site to rent for birthday
or family parties, swimming lessons
Erinview
Campground
Secluded spot on shore of East Shoal Lake
boat launch -canoe & kayaking,modern bathrooms &
showers, fishing, bird watching
Fisher Branch Golf &
North on Hwy 7 to Teulon, left on PR17,
New fully serviced RV campground, on golf course
Country Club & RV Campground continue north past Poplarfield - 2 miles south with driving range, licensed clubhouse with dining
(Fisher Branch)
of Fisher Branch, watch for signs for Golf Course room and lounge.
Lake St. Andrews
North on Hwy 7 to Teulon, left on PR17 to
Hodgson, PR224 to Dallas, follow signs for
St. George Provincial Park , 2kms further
Great fishing - northern pike & bass
boating and day use
Lake St. George
Provincial Park
Found on Lake St. George north of Fisher
River – take Hwy 7 to Teulon, then PR17 to
Hodgson, PR224 to Dallas, & then
37 km north to the Provincial Park
Great fishing- pickerel, perch, northern pike, beautiful
wilderness experience, wildlife viewing, 28 basic
campsites with picnic tables, firepits, firewood and
non-modern washrooms
Norris Lake Provincial Park
(RM of Rockwood - northwest
of Teulon)
Found north of Wpg on Norris Lake. Hwy 7
to Teulon (45 km - 28 miles) then west on
Hwy PR17 for 15 km (9.5 miles)
Campground, boat launch, fishing for Northern Pike,
waterskiing, swimming. Only 15 basic sites,
3 group use sites.
Old Town Campground
(East of Arborg)
On the Icelandic River east of Arborg at the
Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage
Village - Hwy 68
Picnic tables, fire pits, serviced sites, modern showers,
dump station, connected to the Icelandic River walking
trail that leads into Arborg. A short drive or energetic
walk from the Arborg Aquatic Park
Stonewall Quarry Park
(Stonewall)
Located in Stonewall, 30 km (19 miles)
north of Winnipeg on Hwy 7, then west
on PR67
Sandy beach on man-made lake, ball diamonds limestone
kilns as the focus of the park. Walking trails, campgrounds,
picnic area, Quarry Park Heritage Arts Centre
Teulon Green Acres Park
Located at the south end of Teulon
- take Highway 7 north of Winnipeg
Beautiful area in municipal park with serviced sites,
playground, museum, ball diamonds, stage, soccer pitches,
race track, interpretive signage on walking path
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St. Andrews Provincial Park
Photo: Sherry Rozecki
The Lake Manitoba Area Lakes, Beaches & Parks
Name
Location
What You’ll Find!
Benson’s Big Rock
Camp & Campground
On Lake St. Martin- NW of Winnipeg on
Hwy 6 to St. Martin Junction, turn east on
Hwy 513 to camp
Fully modern housekeeping cabins, RV, Tenting sites,
fire pits, electrical, modern central showers, boat &
motor rentals
Elm Point Campground
(Steep Rock)
Found on Lake Manitoba NW of Winnipeg,
Serviced and non-serviced sites
Travel 210 km on Hwy 6 - 25 km W on PR239,
South on Township Line, west on Elm Point Rd.
Hilbre Beach
(Lake St. Martin)
Found on Lake St. Martin- just off Hwy 6
about 41 km (25.5 miles) north of Ashern
A quiet beach open to the public
Johnson Beach
West off Hwy # 6 between St. Laurent and
Oak Point on Laurentia Rd N.
Sandy beach access
Laurentia Beach
(St. Laurent)
Located off Hwy 6, turn west at north end
of St. Laurent onto Laurentia Rd.
Sandy beach, open to public
Long Point Beach
(Lundar)
On Lake Manitoba. From Lundar (off Hwy 6)
go 8 km (5 miles) north to Rd. 120 W. turn
west and go 19.3 km (12 miles) to Long Point
Road, turn south and travel .8 km (.5 miles)
A lesser-known beautiful beach good for getting away
from it all
Lundar Beach Provincial Park
(Lundar)
On Lake Manitoba, about 100 km (63 miles)
N of Wpg on Hwy 6, turn west 19 km
(12 miles) on PR 419
Sandy beach, swimming, fishing, hiking, boat launch,
picnic & playground. Wheel chair accessible
McEwen Park
Located on the west side of Hwy 6 at
Eriksdale
Close to Long Point beach-fishing, swimming at
heritage,camping,picnic area, beside Fair grounds
Miami Beach
(Woodlands)
Man made lake. Go north of Winnipeg on
Hwy 6 to Woodlands, turn W 3.2 km (2 mi.)
Foating dock, beach volleyball, restaurant,
group camping
Narrows West Lodge/
Campgrounds
(The Narrows)
Found on Lake Manitoba, on Hwy 68 at the
Narrows of Lake Manitoba 189 km (118 mi.)
northwest of Wpg
Sandy beach, playground, marina, fishing, wildlife
viewing, convenience store, lounge, vendor
Pioneer Resort
Turn west off Hwy #6 into St. Laurent
Access to sandy beach and swimming
Roviera Resort &
Campground (Fairford)
Location is 240 km north of Winnipeg along
Highway No. 6, right at Fairford Dam
Serviced sites, showers, tap water, modern
washrooms, dump station, hiking trails, boat launch
Rubber Ducky Resort &
Campground
(Warren)
Located 20 minutes northwest of Winnipeg
on Highway 6, watch for signs
Serviced & unserviced campsites, picnic tables, fire
pits, modern amenities, in-ground swimming pool,
duck pond, playground, trout fishing, restaurant,
store, cabin & motel rooms
Sandpiper Beach
[Meindl Beach]
Restored after 2011 flood
Found on Lake Manitoba, north of
St. Laurent, west off Highway 6
Sandy beach, swimming, picnic tables,
washrooms. Great windsurfing, spectacular sunsets
Sharptail Park
(Ashern)
Found in Ashern, on Highway 6, about
2 hours north of Winnipeg
Serviced & unserviced campsites, picnic tables, fire
pits, showers, washrooms, dump station, close to
golf course & museum. Just 15 minutes from
Lake Manitoba & boat launch at Silver Bay
Steep Rock Beach
Campground
(Steep Rock)
Found on Lake Manitoba northwest of
Winnipeg, travel 195 km (122 miles)
on Highway 6, then west on PR 239
Sandy beach, marina & boat launch, hiking trails,
picnic area, playground.
Minutes from the unique lime stone cliffs at Steep
Rock town site
Twin Lakes Beach
Turn west off Hwy #6 onto Twin Beach Rd
(at MTT gas station & restaurant)
Sandy beach, swimming, windsurfing,
spectacular sunsets
Watchhorn Provincial Park
(Moosehorn)
Located near Moosehorn on Lake Manitoba,
175 km. (109 miles) north of Winnipeg on
Hwy 6, west on PR 419 for 19km (12miles)
Sandy beach, campground, convenience store,
boat launch, picnic area, excellent fishing on Lake
Manitoba
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The Interlake is a great place to play golf. There's
over 15 courses to choose from, with varying
degrees of difficulty for avid or beginner...find your
favorite course or try them all! Each of our courses
has its own special attributes such as the beautiful
vistas along with top notch golfing at the Hecla Golf
Course or some unique twists at numerous others.
Tour the region on a mini vacation, play several
courses per day, meet new challenges at every stop.
Visit as many as you can and enjoy them all!
Sandy Hook
Golf & Country Club
Course Name / Location
Holes
Phone
Website
Ashern Golf & Country Club (Public)
9
204-768-3137
http://is.gd/71FWo
Bel Acres Golf & Country Club,
near Stonewall (Semi-private)
18
204-632-8337
www.belacres.com
Fisher Branch Golf & Country Club (Public)
9
204-372-6855
www.tee-off.ca/courses/mb132.php
Gimli Golf & Country Club (Public)
9
204-642-8310
http://scoregolf.com/gimli-golf-and-country-clubgimli-manitoba-canada
Heritage Golf Course,
Highway 202, Lockport (Public)
9
204-757-2830
www.heritagegolf.ca/
Inwood Golf & Country Club (Public)
18
204-278-3536
www.inwoodgolf.net
Lakeview Hecla Golf Course
18
204-279-2072
www.westerngolfmanagement.com/dir_hecla.html
Larters at St. Andrews Golf &
Country Club (Semi-private)
18
204-334-2107
www.larters.com
Links at the Lake, Gimli (Semi-private)
18
204-642-8858
www.westerngolfmanagement.com/dir_linkslake.html
Lundar Co-op Golf & Country Club (Public)
18
204-762-5877
www.lundar.ca/golf/default.asp
9
877-646-2101
www.manipogogolf.mb.ca/
18
204-738-4653
www.netleycreekgolf.mb.ca
9
204-697-4976
www.theplayerscourse.ca/
18
204-389-5466
www.sandyhookgolf.webs.com
Manipogo Golf & Country Club,
St. Laurent (Semi-private)
Netley Creek Golf Course,
Petersfield (Public)
Players Golf & Country Club,
2695 Inkster Blvd, Winnipeg (Semi-private)
Sandy Hook Golf Course (Semi-private)
Selkirk Golf & Country Club (Public)
18
204-482-2052
www.selkirkgolfandcountryclub.com
South Interlake Golf & Country Club,
Warren (Public)
18
204-322-5335
www.southinterlakegolf.mb.ca
The Meadows at East St. Paul Golf Course
18
204-667-4653
www.themeadowsgc.com
Teulon Golf & Country Club (Semi-private)
18
204-886-4653
www.teulongc.com
*Accommodations section has a wide range of choices
Teulon Golf Club
Photo: Joyce Persowich
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Boating is relaxing – and invigorating. Whether you’re in a pontoon boat, fishing dinghy, canoe,
kayak, sailboat or wakeboard, we’ve got your water cravings covered here in the Interlake!
Gimli Yacht Club
Sailing the Inland Ocean...If you’re a sailing enthusiast,
the Gimli Yacht Club, located on the shores of Lake
Winnipeg is home to a large flotilla of keelboats & a
number of dinghies. Offers sailing lessons for children and
adults from White Sail to Bronze Sail levels. Club racing
every Wednesday evening for keel boaters and numerous
regattas during the summer. Greet the youth competitors
from SK, AB, BC, & MB July 14th -17th, 2016 at the Sails
West Regatta. Clubhouse features a large deck,
wheelchair access, kitchen, dining room, showers,
washrooms, a classroom and lockers. Designated docking
for keelboats and dinghies, water and electrical hook-ups.
Nearby marina offers docking, pump-outs, gas and diesel
sales, plus a boat launch ramp and crane and winter
storage. Visit www.gimliyachtclub.ca/ or
call 204-642-5961 for more information.
[GPS-N50 37.706 W096 58.821]
Lake Winnipeg Adventures
Beginning in May, there will finally be a lake experience
sailing from the Gimli Harbour aboard a 12 passenger
Zodiac, skippered by Captain Graham Cox. Excursions
will be 1 1/2 hours and charters will be available for
special occasions and /or groups with interest in specific
areas.Wave Dancer will run from May until October ,
dependant on weather conditions at the discretion of
the captain.Watch for signs in the Gimli Marina area
for location of vessel. Call: Capt. Graham Cox at
204-389-3583.
water to sail into if you’re wishing to go farther afield.
Be cautious, powerful storms and winds come up on Lake
Winnipeg without much advance notice. Always check the latest
weather report before heading out on the water in any watercraft
& plan a check in time with someone to ensure you arrive.
You will find marina's for docking at the Narrows of Lake
Manitoba, Steep Rock & Fairford on Lake Manitoba.Watch for the
weather, storms turn up unexpectedly on this lake as well. The
Shoal Lakes (which is now just one large lake) have kayak/ canoe
docking at the new campground. Expect to pay a fee for docking
at many of the above named sites.
Paddling your way around!
Kayaking and canoeing offers a peaceful way to enjoy our many
waterways. Find a quiet pathway on our rivers or marshes
throughout the Interlake; a great way to connect with nature. It is
still possible to put your canoe in the water and paddle for hours
without seeing another soul.
Small lakes in the middle and northern portion of the Interlake
are great for quiet paddling experiences. Some, like Otter Lake
provides a staging habitat for waterfowl & pelicans or Dog Lake,
are important habitats for white pelicans, double-crested
cormorants, great blue herons, great egrets.
Check out the Wildlife Management Area’s at:
www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/wildlife/habcons/wmas/interlake.html.
It’s the early morning songbirds and the inspiring nature of these
waterways that gain you quiet and reflective times in the Interlake.
Just 10 minutes south of Gimli, you’ll find Boundary Creek
Marina at Winnipeg Beach, or try the marinas/docks at
Hnausa, Gull Harbour on Hecla Island, Grindstone Marina,
Pine Dock and Islandview; these provide deep enough
Come aboard the Wave Dancer
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GIMLI YACHT CLUB
You're going to love the
Interlake wave action!
Get ready for the thrill of a lifetime as you match your wits
and strength against the forces of nature.The legendary
winds of Lake Winnipeg have struck fear into many a lakegoing mariner, but to speed-loving windsurfers in the Lake's
southern basin, the breezes are a blessing.
Tie down your board and head for the Lake’s south,
Beaches. From Gimli to northwest of Victoria Beach
Surf’s up at Grand Beach often…
Wind surfing or kiteboarding into Willow Island on
Lake Winnipeg & Twin Beaches on Lake Manitoba are
awesome in spring & fall when the winds are the
strongest… dress warm with a dry suit and proper gear
Other great Water Adventures
for you to enjoy:
Such a variety for you to try:
• Waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing on the lakes
• Speed boats and jet skis for those thrill seekers
• Paddle boats for rent at Gimli on Lake Winnipeg
• Paddle boats & Kayaks for rent at Steep Rock on
Lake Manitoba.
• Pontoon boats- great for a relaxing ride
The possibilities are endless.
What are you waiting for?
Jump right in and join the fun!
SAIL WEST REGATTA
COMING TO GIMLI JULY 14-17
MEET THE TEAMS FROM
BC, AB, SK AND MB
WANT TO GET YOUR KIDS
OUT IN THE OPEN AIR AND TEACH
THEM THE JOY OF SAILING?
Check out our youth dinghy lessons!
WANT TO LEARN YOURSELF?
Register now for our adult program, or
learn to cruise a larger craft with our
adult keelboat classes.
95 First Avenue, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0
204-806-0120
Nancy Folliott, Commodore
Check out our website
www.gimliyachtclub.com
for more information
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Winter Fun
Allan Sulyma
Cross-Country
Skiing at
Hecla
Youth Snowmobile Racing
Gimli Ice Fest
It's Winter... It's Manitoba... embrace it!
Winter can be long and cold or it can be invigorating and fun, the choice is up to you. Hockey,
curling, ringette, figure skating fills our recreation centers with kids and adults playing and
having fun. Fly high with kite boarding or try out that new snowboard… whatever it is you love
about winter get out into the Interlake to embrace this wonderful season!
Go ice fishing, skiing, snowshoeing, sliding, snowmobiling
or take part in a horse drawn sleigh ride.The Interlake has
well groomed snowmobile trails that connect various areas
of the region, wonderful trails awaiting your machine to
glide across them and eat up the miles exploring new vistas.
Working with nine (9) active clubs in the region the Interlake
Regional Snowmobile Association provides support to
these clubs to develop and maintain safe and environmentally
responsible trails for the enjoyment of snowmobile
enthusiasts throughout the Interlake region.
See www.snoman.mb.ca for a link to the Interlake trail
conditions. Ensure you purchase your Snopass for worry
free legal riding-available in seasonal & weekly for our visitors
pleasure. Many of our accommodations have special rates &
parking for snowmobilers. Check them out on the ITA website.
A warm up shack will keep you toasty warm after you
cross-country ski the “monkey”trails that wind in and around
this provincial campground and park. No snowmobiles allowed in
the park but access from old Rail Trail is available.
Is one of your favorite spots in the winter on the ice? A very
popular activity in Manitoba in winter is ice fishing. Many
“new communities”pop up during the winter months as ice
chalets become inhabited by those hardy souls that enjoy the
many varieties of fresh caught fish from our lakes and rivers, in
particular pickerel.
Winter kiteboarding sites at Oak Hammock Marsh & along
Lake Winnipeg. Explore a new kind of winter fun...
Gimli Ice Festival
Looking for a different way to meet old man winter?
Come to Gimli to enjoy the newest “old”winter festival
Into quieter, more serene style winter travel? Cross-country
skiing and snowshoeing are popular ways to get out, to enjoy at Gimli with on-the-lake car racing, mini sled racing for
some new scenery, fresh air and exercise. Groomed trails exist youth, frozen fish curling, Film viewing, ice fishing Bannock
& Tea on the ice, Family Ice Sculpture & more. NEW for the
in various areas of the region, some very good ones up on
5th Annual Ice Festival is the Ice Park with fabulous ice
Hecla Island, at Camp Morton Provincial Park, at Oak
Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre and the Fisher Branch Golf sculptures to enjoy. Meet up with “Cooley”the Gimli Bear Course & Campground.Trek across untouched snow or follow mascot for the festival, play around and follow him to
see what Cooley is doing! This event is held the first weekend
a forest trail- whatever you do enjoy our fresh air and
of March at the harbour in Gimli. For more info on this
sunshine and listen to the sounds of nature around you.
winter festival see the “You're Invited“ for March 2016 or
Try Camp Morton Provincial Park, 5 kilometers north of
online at: www.gimliicefestival.com
Gimli on PR 222.
Sssh… Listen… walk over newly fallen snow, listen to the crunch of the snow underfoot,
view the untouched landscapes of natures artwork and discover the beauty of winter.
Winter’s Heart BEATS in the Interlake!
Arborg
Snowman
Family
Cooley
Gimli Ice Festival
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Water Under my Feet
Photo: Jacques Bourgeois
Stony Mountain Ski Area
Celebrating over 25 years of great times and snow
adventures in the Interlake, Stony Mountain Ski
Area provides the start for a lifetime of adventure
where generations of skiers and snowboarders
have grabbed hold of that first thrill as they venture
down one hill after another. Start to ski at age 2 or
snowboards at age 6 there's an adventure for
everyone at this ski area just 7 miles north of
Winnipeg’s Perimeter Hwy on Hwy #7.
Daily grooming and 100% snowmaking.Take
lessons, grab a Family Fun Package, moms & dads
& kids spend some time together!
Call 204-344-5977
or learn more at: www.skistony.com
50th Wonderful Winter Weekend
at Winnipeg Beach
Break out of the winter doldrums at the BEACH!
Tons of winter fun at this 4 day event including a
Fishing Derby, Lions baking contest, Chili Cook-off,
Curling bonspiel, Family skating, Meat draws,
Inflatables, Face painting & lots of family fun.
Bonfire/ Marshmallows followed by Fireworks at
7:00 p.m. U Asked For It Fundraising
Social, Family Movies on Monday.
See more info at: www.winnipegbeach.ca.
Red River
north of Selkirk
Tips on Ice Fishing
by Shel Zolkewich
Fishing doesn’t stop in the Interlake once the ice comes. In
fact, it heats up for certain species.The southern end of Lake
Winnipeg is the sweet spot for ice fishing in these parts.The
Red River dumps into the lake and fish tend to hang around
through the winter. Among the species is the mighty
greenback, a walleye with an iridescent green colour.They
aren’t genetically different from other walleye. Their
colouration is thought to be due to the limestone around
Lake Winnipeg. And they tend to grow very big, many
topping 28 inches.
Lockport, Selkirk, Chalet Beach and Matlock are all popular
spots. Ice fishing success is usually brisk, but it pays to move
around if your spot isn’t producing. Double digit walleye are the
norm and you might even hook into a pike or channel catfish.
Over on Lake Manitoba, perch is the name of the game.This
lake is a favourite with families, where action is usually brisk
and kids seldom have time to get bored.
A short drive on the ice of any lake in the Interlake will put
you on a good spot. In some cases, a 15-minute walk from
the shoreline will also get you there. A small investment in a
portable shelter and propane heater will make your outings
that much more enjoyable. Or book with a guide and simply
enjoy your day.
To get in on the action and make some friends, look for
derbies in February and March that offer big prizes
Guiding Services: Visit fishhuntmanitoba.com
Tackle:
Walleye and all other species—Rapala Crankin’ Rap, rattle
baits, live minnows on a small jig
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Marine Museum
of Manitoba
Marine Museum of Manitoba
Three spooky ships to explore- Halloween fun for
families of all ages and scare factors! The haunted ghost
ship S.S. Keenora tops the list as our scariest ship. It is
not recommended for very young children [or some
adults]- it is sure to send chills up your SPINE as it creaks
and groans once on board. Watch for spooks around
every nook & cranny! The M.S. Lady Canadian is ideal for
young children to enjoy. It is decorated like the S.S.
Keenora, but there are no spooks or goblins toscare the
youngsters. Our third ship has games, fun activities for
kids. Something new every year! These ships are located
at the entrance to Selkirk Park in Selkirk. Nightly
activities from 6-9 pm scheduled for the last two
weekends in October. Want to VOLUNTEER for this
SPOOKY event? Call us. For more info visit
www.marinemuseum.ca or call 204-482-7761.
[GPS-N50 08.062 W097 19.640]
Murray’s Maze
Scary times at Boonstra’s Berry Farm near
Stonewall weekends in October. Get lost in the
10-acre Halloween Maze. The Tower of Terror has fog
and a light Show and scary music. Where are the
monsters stalking their prey in the maze? Be warned
this is not a place for small children after dark.
Daytime activities are more family oriented,
include a kids maze, hayrides and a petting zoo.
See: www.boonstrafarms.com.
Ghosts and goblins may come out to play at Oak
Hammock Marsh on the last Sunday of October. With
the geese flying south for the winter there is plenty of
room and lots of opportunities for the spooks to enjoy
the Halloween adventures along with you. It's
Pumpkin Decorating time! Create your own pumpkin
or gourd and make fabulous designs without the
sticky mess to clean up. It’s from 1 to 3 p.m. Preregistration is required. Workshop fee plus admission.
Call 204-467-3300 or see: www.oakhammockmarsh.ca
[GPS-N50 10.320 W097 08.035]
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Trains, Ghosts & Goblins! At Inkster Junction? Scary times
ahead. Dress up in your spookiest Halloween Costume &
climb onboard the last weekends of October -it's a scary
time with this nostalgic train. Join ghosts and goblins
aboard the Prairie Dog Central Railway as it travels across
the prairie landscape for Halloween Adventure. Games,
food and fun for the whole family with two trips
Halloween Brunch and two evening trips. Located at
Inkster Junction on Prairie Dog Trail, just north of Inkster
Blvd & Sturgeon Rd. For more info see
www.pdcrailway.com or call 204-832-8259.
[GPS-N 49 57.095 W097 08.035]
Prairie Dog
Central Coach
Six Pines Ranch
Six Pines annual October Haunt has grown into an
interactive experience for families with a variety of
spooktacular events for ghouls of all ages. FAMILY FUN
by DAY. FEAR by NIGHT with “R” rated Night Time
Haunts. If too sensitive you may have to sit out some
items. These spooky Halloween festivities run every
weekend during October. Shuttle service available,
book for groups. Located on Sturgeon Road, 4.2 kms.
north of Perimeter #101. See www.sixpines.mb.ca or
call 204-633-3326.
Get behind the scenes with the experts!
You have the desire to be an explorer that will take the time
to embrace & discover some of the Interlake's secret gems
firsthand. Let our experts show you their world, you can
explore a new and exciting aspect to their “everyday”!
First try your “hand” at the Interlake's first
Canadian Signature Experience Bird in the Hand
Unfurl your fingers and let a wild bird fly free! Be part of important
research by banding a real, live bird after you've learned why Oak
Hammock Marsh is such an important stop on its migration path.
Feel its feathers flutter in your gently closed palms a second before
the moment of release. You're in the marsh now, not standing on
the fringe looking in. Smell the blooming wildflowers of the
wetland as you dip, dip and swing your paddle over the side of a
long and lean Voyageur canoe. Let the bow push the bulrushes
aside to reveal a red-winged blackbird perched on a cattail.
Contact: [email protected] Call: 204-467-3300
See: www.oakhammockmarsh.ca
Link: http://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/programs/touroperators/pdf/tour-operator-brochure-2014.pdf
The Places You’ll Go and People You’ll Meet…
Photos: Heather Hinam
Whether the Interlake is an unexplored frontier or your own backyard,
Second Nature, Adventures in Discovery, will help you uncover the
amazing in the everyday through intimate and engaging experiences
with remarkable people in remarkable places. Get off the beaten track
and behind the scenes. Customizable seasonally available experiences
to create your Interlake Experience that will engage your senses.
• Explore the hidden corners of the Interlake on a photo safari.
• Discover the stories and culinary traditions of the Icelandic
settlers on Hecla Island by making and sampling tasty treats.
• Enjoy the sights and sounds of a bird-filled spring morning with
a naturalist expert.
• Learn the stories woven into over a century of commercial fishing
tradition as you perfect the art of filleting with the help of a
4th generation Icelandic fisherman.
• Take a walk in the woods on a personalized nature hike with a
naturalist and illustrator.
• Unlock the secrets of Lake Winnipeg with your own scientific
monitoring tests.
• and more...
Contact us at [email protected]
or 204-619-4119 to let us help you create your own adventure.
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Manitoba, Canada
SE L K I R K • ST. A N D R E W S • ST. C L E M E N T S
Catch fish!
Eat food!
Explore! Stay!
Repeat.
www.redrivernorthtourism.com
Music & Sweet Treats in New Iceland
Kate Ferris a local singer and songwriter (www.kateferris.ca) lives
in Gimli and wants to show you the New Iceland Heritage Museum
through the eyes of the Icelandic poets and musicians.They preserved
their memories of their homeland through music and the written word.
You will join Kate on a tour of the museum where she will introduce you
to an ancient Icelandic instrument the langspil.You will have a chance to
try playing a replica langspil skilfully made by Kate’s husband, a master
luthier.Together in the peaceful and inspiring surroundings of the
museum Kate will take you on a song-crafting journey of your own.
You´ll then stroll down the hall with Kate and meet Terry, the owner of
Amma’s Tea Room where you can try your hand at making a traditional
Icelandic treat, pönnukökur, a crepe like dessert (the trick is in the wrist
action). Eating these piping hot treats straight off the pan with a cup of
Viking blend tea or Icelandic River Roast Coffee will leave you wanting to
learn more about this unique place once known as New Iceland!
A One Hour Experience. Available year round by appointment.
Contact Tammy [email protected]
New Iceland Heritage Museum. Phone: 204-642-4001
Behind Closed Doors
Step back into Selkirk in the mid-late 1800s. Imagine the privileged life
of the well-to-do that built these Heritage homes and what it might
have been like to be a fly on the wall in those heady times.
What stories would those walls tell if only they could talk?
Those tales will spring to life in one of four guided walking tours this
summer on Thursday evenings along the oldest streets in the city.
“Behind Closed Doors” may reveal many secrets as you stroll along.
Intriguing Tales of “Saints & Sinners” or “Who Bribed the CPR”?
Hints of scandal, bribes, imposters and villainy!
These walking tours by a local storyteller/historian with four different themes
will give you all the tidbits of Selkirk’s scandalous history you might wish to
hear. After this much intrigue you’ll likely need a nice glass of wine... more
time to ask a whispered question to the storyteller who will join you!
Tea Parties “were just the thing” for the fashionable upper crust in 1916!
Join us, come in costume for the July Tea Party, enjoy an afternoon at the
historical Stuart House on Eveline St. in Selkirk
The Walks and the Tea Party must be booked in advance,
number of spots limited Available: June – September, 2015
Contact: Rob at 204-482-6248
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Archeological investigations at Lockport unearthed
charred corn kernels, hoes made from the shoulderblades of bison, and underground storage pits, up to
two meters deep.“Radiocarbon-dating charcoal and
bone recovered at Lockport […] indicate that aboriginal
people were planting corn there in 1400 AD” (Aboriginal
Horticulture - Signage). They were the earliest preEuropean farmers in Manitoba with a population from
300 to 2000 people.
(St. Clements Heritage website)
Interpretive sign
Lockport
Provincial Park
Long before European explorers reached
the Red River valley, around the time that
ancient Greece was rising to power,
Lockport and St. Clements were part of a
bountiful region of hunting, fishing, and
trading.“For the 3000 years before
recorded history, native peoples came
here to camp, hunt, and fish.
Prehistory of this region is marked by specific cultural
groups arriving/leaving the land. The first included
the Larter Culture, existing from 1000 – 200 BC. They
came to this area...“followed the bison to the shelter
of the Red River Valley in the winter months. Bison
bones and corner-notched dart points at the site
show this.” (Larter Culture - Signage)
The last group of prehistoric peoples to live along
the northern Red River was the Selkirk Culture and
are the ancestors of the modern Cree Indians,
dominant along the Red River from Lockport to
north of Selkirk until around 300 years ago, when the
European fur trade began in this region.
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Archeological evidence of the Selkirk Culture was
discovered during a restoration project of St. Peter’s
Church in East Selkirk, Mb. Restoration involved removal
of the deteriorating flooring where traces of early
aboriginal lifestyles were found dating back nearly 800
years ago. Fragments of pottery- dating between 800
and 1750 A.D., stone tools, bison bones and traces of a
hearth or fire pit were found. (We are grateful to the St.
Clements Heritage Committee for sharing this
information on the early days of settlement in the
Lockport/St. Clements area)
www.stclementsheritage.com.
Metis Settlements strong in the Interlake
Areas of the Interlake can lay claim to early settlements
of Metis people. Many came north forced out of Pembina
when it was claimed by the United States, settling in 1824
in Font du Lac (modern day St. Laurent) on the
southeastern shore of Lake Manitoba. More families
came from Winnipeg in 1826 following the Red River
flood that pushed them out of their homes. By 1850
there were twelve (12) families established here.
St. Laurent was originally a fishing, trapping and trading
community with small-scale farming. Father Camper, a
Roman Catholic priest sent in 1862 to establish a mission
here, renamed Font du Lac after St. Lawrence, a Christian
martyr. (from the Metis Homeland: Its Settlements and Communities
compiled by Lawrence Barkwell, Leah Dorion and Darren Préfontaine
Sixth edition, 2012)
St. Laurent today remains the largest Metis community in
North America. Some of their stories and artifacts are in
the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC.They remain
proud peoples, with a culture defined by lifestyle (fishing
community), strong traditions such as fiddle music,
Jigging, language (English, French & Michif) as well as
religion.They celebrate with annual festivals keeping alive
traditions and stories such as the one of Manipogo
“a serpent-like lake monster that reportedly resides in the
deep waters of Lake Manitoba, a creature anywhere between
12-50 feet in length” remains part of their everyday life.
Unlocked Trunks on display at
various Interlake museums
“UNLOCKED: Stories of the Interlake” Traveling Trunk Exhibit is in its last year of
travel in the region. Encapsulating unique stories from ten (10) Interlake museums
in a Traveling Trunk Exhibit offering these “tales” to you, immerse yourself in the
vast range of stories, from Icelandic dreams, tales of bank robberies with horses to
the ravages of fire on the prairie landscape.
The Interlake boasts a rich heritage, stemming
from its multicultural mosaic.You'll experience
the natural history of the region, a doctor's life
and our rich nautical heritage. Intriguing tales of
the first woman bus driver in Canada to a Cream
Truck journey and the importance to the early
prairie farmers. Follow UNLOCKED as it finishes
its travels throughout the Interlake in 2016.
Follow the KEY to all ten partners. Explore these
stories at Selkirk, Stonewall, Eriksdale, Ashern and Arborg in 2016!
“Tale tellers” include the Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage
Village, Ashern Pioneer Museum, Eriksdale Museum, Marine
Museum of Manitoba, New Iceland Heritage Museum, Oak
Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre, Quarry Park Heritage Arts
Centre, St. Andrews Rectory & Heritage, Teulon & District Museum
and Woodlands Pioneer Museum.
Treasure your Passport to the
“UNLOCKED” - keep it with
you as you travel the tour and
receive a stamp at each of the
partners and an entry for the
Prize package sponsored by
Interlake member businesses
- one prize package at the
end of each year.
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Woodlands Pioneer Museum
Lundar Museum
Eriksdale Museum
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Ashern Pioneer Museum
Moosehorn Heritage Museum
Quarry Park Heritage Arts Centre
Teulon & District Museum
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From thousands of years to hundreds
of years times change yet these
historic sites of the 1800 -1900’s
remind us of life long ago!
River Road Heritage Parkway
St. Andrews Rectory and Heritage Centre
Captain Kennedy House
St .Andrews Lock & Dam
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site
Dunnottar Train Station
Winnipeg Beach Boardwalk
White Rock Monument at Willow Point
New Iceland Heritage Museum
Gimli Glider Museum
Gunn’s Mill Site
Thomas Bunn House
East Beaches Heritage Wing
Grand Beach getaway
Interlake Heritage starts inside the
west Perimeter 101
1. Prairie Dog Central Railway
- found on Prairie Dog Trail, east of Sturgeon
Keeping the Heritage of the Railroad alive, 2016 will
be a year of fun themed events and experiences
aboard the Prairie Dog Central Railway. From Great
Train Robbery’s, Magic Train’s and our Canada Day
Celebration, each unique event offers a unique
experience. Hop on board with family and friends,
make some great family memories as we travel up
the line. Ride the Rails and experience the history of
the settling of Canada while travelling in one of our
turn of the century coaches, all five beautifully
restored. The coaches will be pulled by either our
majestic 1882 Steam Locomotive or one of the
mighty 1950's diesel engine’s as we travel through
the beautiful prairie landscape. Food and drink plus
an assortment of arts and crafts for sale at the
train stop. Details on each day and theme at
www.pdcrailway.com/ or 204-832-5289.
[GPS-N49 57.095 W097 16.224]
Making heritage stay alive along Hwy 6...
2. West Interlake Trading Co. Elevator Site
- in Warren
Against the prairie skyline a “Prairie Sentinel” stands
attesting to the agricultural base of the area. Built in
1948, it is one of the last wooden grain elevators in
the Interlake, found at the West Interlake Trading Co.
site in Warren. Developing custom experiences in
the west Interlake for over 10 years this group
would enjoy building a special event for you.
Call: 204-461-4040. [GPS- N50 08.005 W097 32.928]
3. Warren Memorial Park
- in Warren, Railway Ave.
Built by the Warren & District Lions this park has a
Heritage Park with a display of antique agricultural
equipment, showcasing the farming base in the area.
This park includes the Manitoba Lions Memorial area,
walking paths, flower gardens, Skate park, playground
and picnic site. Adjacent to the Elevator site in Warren
on Railway Ave. For info: [email protected] or
call 204-461-1896.
4. Woodlands Pioneer Museum
- beside Hwy 6 at Woodlands
This museum houses a collection of original buildings
consisting of two schools, a pioneer log cabin and
St. Luke’s Anglican Church from the Poplar Heights
area. Occasional church services are still held here.
These buildings form a mini pioneer town of regional
history c1850 to the present, telling of the many
hardships of pioneer life. Includes an assortment of
agricultural artifacts. Opens June 30th – Sept 5th,
Hours: 11am -5pm daily Thursday to Monday
Call: 204-383-5589 for info & hours.
5. Lundar Museum
- Railway & Main St.
A caboose & jigger, two log houses (one late 1800’s),
Mary Hill School, Notre Dame church, CNR station &
a CN tool shed are featured with artifacts including tools,
furniture, farming & transportation equipment plus
assorted clothing & household items.The church is
designated as a library, with hundreds of books-many in
the Icelandic language. Call for open times in July & August.
Call: 204-762-5677
6. Eriksdale Museum
- Railway Ave. in Eriksdale
Demonstrating the importance of a creamery to the
Prairie farming community in the ‘40’s & ‘50’s this
is the only creamery remaining in Manitoba. The
1950’s creamery has been restored and boasts many
fascinating artifacts from its operational days.
Treasures from the old St. John’s Anglican Church
reside here as well. What do you know about making butter
or ice cream? Listen close to discover how! Next door to the
creamery the tourism info building houses the original store
counter, complete with cheese cutting and wrapping station,
Qu arry Park Heritage Arts Centre
Stonewall, Manitoba
Phone: 204 467-7980
www.stonewallquarrypark.ca
Hours of Operation: 11a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily
Great space for meetings, parties,
w e d d i n g s - i n d o o r & out
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Eriksdale
Creamery
Arborg & District Multicultural
Heritage Village
which stood in the local General Store for years.
Follow the Cream Truck Route GEO Challenge with
20 new geocaches – find them all and become an
“Honorary Cream Truck Driver for a Day”. Call:
204-739-2140. [GPS-N50 51.717 W098 06.299]
equipment from the Canadian Forces Station at Gypsumville.
Explore a replica of St. Thomas Lutheran Church & Buztynski
Heritage House – a typical farm homestead from the 1900s,
built with hand hewn logs harvested from the area.
Open 10am - 4pm Tuesday to Saturday,
7. Moggey’s Cabin
- 3 miles northeast of Eriksdale
Come see how the only person to escape from Stony
Mountain Penitentiary survived the winter in this
“Home in the Wild” cabin north of Eriksdale. Built by the
infamous Percy Moggey, hear the story of how he
supplemented his meager food supplies while hiding
from the law. To arrange tour, call 204-739-2666
8. Ashern Pioneer Museum
- off Hwy 6, at south end of Ashern
This collection of heritage buildings includes the
first Anglican Church in the area, a log house, post
office, municipal office, Darwin school, and a CNR
building. Learn the story of the last bank robbery
using horses as part of the UNLOCKED tales. Discover
what Ashern looked like in the early days as you
explore the finely crafted miniature town of Ashern
now on display. Discover “Threshermen`s Day”, held
the second weekend of September! Learn firsthand
how threshing of grain was done by the early prairie
settlers.Take an opportunity to check out the Vintage
farm machinery and equipment on site. Open July
& August. Call: 204-768-3147 for details.
9. Moosehorn Heritage Museum
- Hwy 6 to Moosehorn, Railway Ave.
Housed in the Masonic Hall in Moosehorn, museum
includes the former CNR station- home to local
artifacts, photos, farm machinery & technical
Journey Hwy 7 & Hwy 17 seeking heritage gems
10. Quarry Park Heritage Arts Centre
- in Stonewall, Hwy 67 west of Hwy 7
Newest to the Interlake's museum/ heritage collection is
the Heritage Arts Centre at Quarry Park in Stonewall.
After the former museum burned to the ground in 2007,
this new magnificent building is here to commemorate the
importance of the limestone quarries and the heritage
of the area. Embrace the history of stone and its role
throughout the years or view the old quarry from one
of the balcony areas. Programming for schools and school breaks
available. Full stage, curtaining, A/V capabilities makes it a perfect
site for meetings, weddings, live theatre or gala productions.
The UNLOCKED Traveling exhibit returns this fall -come
engage in the tales of Interlake heritage. Book your event.
See: www.stonewallquarrypark.ca or call 204-467-7980
11. Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
- on Hwy 67, east of Hwy 7
While some may not consider Oak Hammock Marsh a
museum it is a wonder of natural history. Usually we spend our
time at the Marsh exploring the walkways, finding the bugs
and frogs, however next visit take some time to discover the
underlying foundation to the wetlands and natural formation
that we find in the area. Oak Hammock Marsh (OHM) is proud
to be a part of the UNLOCKED – discover what tale they tell!
Visit to find out! Go to Magic in the Marshes for more on OHM.
Go to: www.oakhammockmarsh.ca
[GPS-N50 10.320 W097 08.035]
D i s c o v e r t h e h i s t o r y o f t h e a r e a a s y o u t o u r t h r o u g h t h i s h i s t o r i c a l Vi l l a g e .
Experience the feeling of stepping into the past as you walk in the footsteps of those who lived
and worked in these beautifully restored buildings 80-100 years ago! Our tour guides are
excitedly waiting to relay the stories and history of each building. Be ready to be captivated!!!
For more info 204-376-5079 or 204-376-5653 • www.arborgheritagevillage.ca
You can also camp in the “Old Town Campground” adjacent to the Heritage Village.
22 electrical sites, water available & trailer dump site, showers, etc.
For bookings call 204-376-5866
A Tr a v e l M a n i t o b a
Star Attraction
Destination.
Need to host a party or meeting? Book the beautiful, old, fully equipped Heritage Hall
for your event. For Bookings call Pat 204-376-5079
w w w. a r b o r g h e r i t a g e v i l l a g e . c a
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12. Teulon & District Museum
- Green Acres Park,Teulon
Medical history resides in the three-story Dr. Hunter house, once
a hospital & residence of Dr. Hunter who served the Ukrainian
population in the Teulon / Inwood area. Collection contains
books, medical tools & clothes.You’ll find a Ukrainian log house
with an outdoor bake oven, Teulon’s former shoe repair shop,
railway caboose with CNR & CPR displays, a Doll house, St. Mary’s
Ukrainian Catholic Church c1920’s, two schools & a large
agricultural equipment display. Teulon & District Museum Tea is
held each July. Call: 204-886-2216.
13. Kaschyshyn Agricultural Collection - east of Inwood.
A hobby turned to a collection of over one hundred antique
tractors. Mr. Kaschyshyn, owner and collector, has a passion for
keeping the agricultural roots of the prairies alive. Other antique
farm equipment found at his Inwood area homestead.
Call: 204-278-3462 for viewing.
14. Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage Village
- Hwy 68 - east of Hwy 7, just east of Arborg turnoff
The history of this region dates back to 1900, when Icelandic
and Polish/Ukrainian settlers moved here to break the land.
The Heritage Village celebrates this blended heritage,
highlighting the challenges and triumphs of the lives of the
early pioneers. Showcasing a broad selection of heritage
buildings from around the Interlake enjoy discovering what
new building has joined the collection! Added to their
village is a 200+ painting collection of Interlake churches by
artist Millard Barteaux's. Enjoy the lovely setting, nestled
along the Icelandic River on the east side of Arborg.
Rent their circa 1937 Parish Hall, full catering available.
Camping next door in a full-service 22-site campground.
Congratulationsto our NEW Manitoba Star Attraction.
Call: 204-376-5653. See: www.arborgheritagevillage.ca
[GPS-N50 54.167 W097 12.501]
Take Hwy 8 to see a rare Icelandic Village
15. Riverton Transportation & Heritage Centre
- Main St., Riverton
Formerly Aboriginal hunting grounds, the Riverton area was
settled in 1876 by Icelandic settlers. It has a long history as
a shipping destination by railroad, tractor trains, float
planes, boats & road (using the Icelandic River & Lake
Winnipeg initially) for passengers’ routes, goods &
services. Showcasing the fishing industry and the
rail heritage this restored 1900’s CPR station tells
the story of the Ukrainian and Icelandic peoples
that settled this area. Tours available by
appointment only. Call: 204-378-2281 or
See: www.rivertoncanada.com/heritage-museum.
[GPS-N50 59.881 W096 59.834]
16. Hecla Village – Hecla Island
First settled in 1876 by Icelandic immigrants & was
part of “New Iceland” – which also included Gimli,
Lundi (modern day Riverton) & Arborg.Today, Hecla
Historic Village includes the Community Hall, a log
house, old Hecla Schoolhouse, Tomosson`s Boarding
House, Hecla Church, dock, ice house, fishing boats,
tool shed, with Hecla General Store & Solmundson
Gesta Hus (Guest house).Take a self-guided walking
tour or tour with a guide from Hecla/Grindstone
Provincial Park. Services every Sunday in summer at
11:00 in Hecla Church. Camp at Hecla Provincial Park.
See: www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/parks/popular
_parks/hecla_grindstone/hecla_village.html
Heritage and water flow together
along Hwy 9
17. River Road Heritage Parkway
- Hwy 9 to PR 238 north of the Perimeter Hwy 101
Following the scenic Red River this 11 km. heritage
road was an 1800's settlers cart path and the first
“highway” in Manitoba. It offers visitors multiple
interpretive displays, walkways, and historic
landmarks to stop at such as the Scott House
(just a shell), Twin Oaks (private home), built in
1850’s as a private girl’s school. On the corner of
St. Andrews Rd & River Road you’ll discover
St. Andrews-on-the-Red Anglican Church and
St. Andrews Rectory. A bit north at 417 River Rd.
is the Captain Kennedy House and its fabulous
English Gardens. At the north end is the Hay House,
still a private Residence since 1861.
Dedicated to preserving the unique history of New Iceland in Manitoba.
Dressing like
a Viking!
Lake Winnipeg Visitor Centre
Open Daily May - September
www.nihm.ca
TRAVELLING EXHIBITS • EVENTS • GROUP TOURS • GIFT SHOP
Tel: 204 642-4001 I Email: [email protected] I #108 94-1st Ave., Gimli
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St. Andrews Rectory
and Heritage Centre
18. St. Andrews Rectory and Heritage Centre
- 374 River Road
“Knowing your past lets you plot your future!”The varied
history of the St. Andrews area is showcased in this Parks
Canada National Heritage site found in St. Andrews.
Heritage of the Red River settlement in this former
residence of the Anglican Minister for St. Andrews-on-the
-Red Church will be featured. Come explore the 9.8 acres
of property.Their garden will feature fresh grown
vegetables similar to what would have grown & eaten in
the mid 1800's. Gift Shop featuring local and unique items
|Wednesday Family Nights | Children's Activities | Tours |
Self-guided Tour: Explora App | Picnic seating. Open June 6
to September 2. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday -10:00am - 5:00pm l Wednesday 10:00am - 8:00 pm
Sunday noon - 5:00 pm. Call: 204-339-6396.
See: www.standrewsrectory.ca
[GPS-N50 04.153 W 096 58.659]
See St. Andrews-on-the-Red in Heritage Churches
19. Captain Kennedy House
- 417 River Road
This historic stone building was once the home of Captain
William Kennedy, explorer, entrepreneur and trader. Enjoy
the English Garden while the building is closed for repairs.
20. St. Andrews Lock & Dam
- Lockport east off Hwy 9
This 100+ year old connection across the Red River is not
just a bridge, but a lifeline for residents & visitors.The project
is one of two of its type in the world & took 10 years to
build. A movable dam with floodgates, that could raise at
any time, was very important due to the ice jams in the
spring that could cause damage to a permanent
structure. With an under estimated cost of $150,000 in
1910, the budget was broken when the final cost on
completion came in at a whopping $3.5 million. Built to
regulate water levels to allow for larger size ships to pass,
St. Andrews Lock & Dam at Lockport has provided access
for freight and passengers to open up trade routes from
Winnipeg to Lake Winnipeg. Superb fishing in this area.
[GPS-N50 04.957 W 096 56.527]
See Little Britain Church in Heritage Churches
21. Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site
- 5925 Hwy 9
Canada Heritage, in 2011, named LFGNHS one of the
top ten (10) Canadian Heritage sites. In 2012 the Red
River Settlement area around LFGNHS celebrated
its bicentenary. As the oldest stone fur trading post in
North America that is still intact, Lower Fort Garry is a
must-see for any history buff. With 200+ years of
heritage to engage you, buildings dating from
1830-1850 and costumed interpreters that transport
you back to the mid-1800s as they re-enact life at this
19th century Hudson’s Bay Company trading post. The
Big House (built 1830-1832) is being restored for 2016.
This inspiring riverside location, site where Treaty #1
was signed between the Ojibwa and Swampy Cree of
Manitoba & the Crown. Open May to September.
Special tours, weddings, Fur trade experiences...
let the adventure begin! Fright Nights at Halloween
add to a haunting good time!
See: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/garry
204-785-6050 [GPS-N50 06.770 W096 55.974]
Gift Shop featuring local & unique items | Wednesday Family Nights
Children's Activities | Tours | Picnic seating
Self-guided Tour: Explora App
Address: 374 River Road,
St. Andrews, Manitoba, Canada
Phone: 204-339-6396
www.standrewsrectory.ca
OPEN: June 6 - September 2 – Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 10 am-5 pm • Wed 10 am-8 pm, Sat noon-5 pm
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22. Marine Museum of Manitoba
- Selkirk Park, Selkirk
Who’d have expected a marine museum on the prairies?
This historical attraction makes Selkirk a must-see for
marine history buffs. An opportunity to explore six restored
ships that include the S.S. Keenora, Manitoba’s oldest steamship,
built in 1897. Explore the ships, discover how travel on our
waterways changed the prairie landscape over 200 years ago,
aiding in opening up Manitoba to settlement.These nautical
massive artifacts of life on the water are located at the entrance
to Selkirk Park, a vital area in the settlement of the Red River by
Lord Selkirk in 1812. Open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday & 10am6pm weekends & holidays May through September. Admission
charged. Group tours arranged. Scare yourself silly once summer
is done - “Halloween Haunts” take over 3 ships in October.
See: www.marinemuseum.ca or call 204-482-7761.
[GPS-N50 08.062 W097 19.640]
24. Winnipeg Beach Boardwalk
- downtown Winnipeg Beach
Dancing the night away are now memories
of the grandeur of the early 1900’s when the
CPR built this playground for their
employees. Included was the 14,000 square
foot Pavilion Dance Hall & the 80 room
Empress Hotel complete with its own
orchestra- the destination of thousands of
summer visitors. Repair of May 2015 storm
damage on the beach front will be ongoing
this year. Live performances on the
bandstand weekends over the summer
highlights its exciting 100+ year history.
See: www.winnipegbeach.ca
[GPS-N50 29.826 W096 57.955]
23. Dunnottar Train Station
- Railway St., Ponemah
Once a stop of the “Daddy Train” running from Winnipeg
to “The Beaches,” what’s now known as the Dunnottar Station
Museum is actually the fully refurbished Matlock CPR station
c1904. Historic photos, vintage police siren & a velocipede (an
early form of track inspection vehicle) are among the unique
items at the museum. Every year new items are added to the
collection by donations. The Station is home to a Geocache. Next
door the vintage 1930's Ponemah Beach grocery store and Post
Office is open as an Art Center in the summer. Check out the
handmade quilt used as a fund raiser for the museum.
See: dunnottarstation.org/museum/ or 204-389-5682
[GPS- N50 28.212 W096 57.353]
25. White Rock Monument at Willow Point
- east off Hwy 9
Erected on November 28, 2005 on Willow
Island (just south of Gimli,) this location marks
the spot where the first Icelandic settlers were
thought to have landed on the shores of Lake
Winnipeg.The white rock provided protection
where Jon Johansson, the first IcelandicCanadian child, was born on October 21, 1875.
For more see: www.virtualmuseum.ca/pm.
LEARN:
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About the origin, ecology and health of majestic Lake Winnipeg
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How early inhabitants of the then remote and rugged area lived
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How the newly-built railroad and a beach resort beside one of the
world's most beautiful beaches changed the face of the area forever
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What’s next for the East Beaches area that
now has a popular provincial park and
thousands of visitors each year
exhibit
Featuring award winning
le’
Tab
‘Putting Food on the
Grand Marais Community Central I 36058 PTH 12, Grand Marais, MB I [email protected] I Phone: 1-204-754-3596
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Thomas Bunn house
New Iceland
Heritage Museum
26. New Iceland Heritage Museum
- 94-1st Ave, Gimli
Discover the tales of this unique chapter in Canada’s history
at the New Iceland Heritage Museum in Gimli.The story of
New Iceland, a tract of land outside of the boundaries of
the then “postage stamp” province of Manitoba, is featured
here. New Iceland had its own constitution for a period of
12 years before officially becoming a part of Canada. A ten
minute film and dynamic exhibits bring this story to life. In
keeping with the Viking connection of the early settlers
costumes are on hand so you can discover your own inner
Viking! In the Stephan J. Stephanson Gallery we host
traveling exhibits portraying a variety of themes. A short
walk along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Winnipeg will
take you to Gimli’s towering Viking statue and to a buried
York boat in a hill. Continue your walk through Gimli’s harbour
where a thriving local fishing industry and recreational
boating co-exist to the museum’s second location;
The Lake Winnipeg Visitor Centre – nestled beside the
harbour, where the natural history of Lake Winnipeg and
the fishing industry are depicted through exhibits that
include a 500-gallon fish tank and a 1940s whitefish boat.
Call 204-642-4001 or see: www.nihm.ca.
[GPS-N37.37.853 W096 59.171]
27. Gimli Glider Museum
- “This one-of-a-kind Museum will be located in Gimli
with the exact location to be announced.
Several significant parts from the Boeing 767 and
additional memorabilia from Captain Pearson will reflect
on the emergency landing July 23rd, 1983. Where were
You WHEN... see memorabilia never seen before.
More info: [email protected]
Going “Grand” up PR 204, PR 508
then onto Hwy 59
28. Gunn’s Mill Site
- just north of 6860 Henderson Hwy
Interpretive sign reads: "Aboriginal people camped near
the rapids above this site for at least 30 centuries before
European settlers arrived”.
Following the 1821 amalgamation of the two fur trading
company’s former employees gained strips of land along
the Red River in the form of river lots (188-330 ft. wide) by
2 miles long providing forest, hay & river access for all. By
1835 about 70 families lived in this area. The Gunn family
established a grist mill here in 1854 – one of nine water
powered & 18 wind – driven mills built in the area.
[GPS-N50 7.173 W96 52.901]
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29. Thomas Bunn House
- off Bunn Rd, East Selkirk
Built in 1862 for Thomas Bunn, a Métis farmer and a wellknown lawyer & politician of the day. He was active as a
representative in both Louis Riel's first Provisional
Government and Manitoba's first Legislative Assembly. This
Provincial Heritage stone house was built by stonemason
Samuel Taylor. Owned and operated as a Bed & Breakfast by
Fraser & Bev Stewart this home was first named Victoria
Cottage after Queen Victoria. Staying in this Heritage home,
with its 3 ft. stone walls, with large rafters of squared timbers
fastened with wooden dowels at its peak is an intriguing
historical experience. Check in B & B section for info.
[GPS-N50.07.25.19 E96.53 23.95]
See St. Peter's Dynevor Anglican Church in Heritage Churches
30. East Beaches Heritage Wing
- Grand Marais Community Central
Opened in July 2015, this Heritage wing melds story telling
with technology, encapsulating the heritage of the East
Beaches of Lake Winnipeg, its Aboriginal beginnings, its
Metis roots, and the heydays of Grand Beach. Becoming the
playground of the CN Railway staff in 1916, with the largest
Dance Hall in North America, a carousel, hotel and
boardwalk it is now portrayed in a diorama featuring all this
plus a train you can run. Enjoy the sounds of the train plus
carousel and dance hall. Locals tell the stories of their family
and life on the East beaches, the hardships and milestones
over the years. Discover Grand Beach nearby, with its white
sand dunes, sandy beach running along the shoreline.
Named as one of the top ten beaches in North America.
See: www.stclementsheritage.com/index.php/
visit-our-heritage/east-beaches-heritage-wing/exhibits
31. Grand Beach getaway
- north on Hwy 59
Once settled by a large Metis community, the western shore
of Lake Winnipeg and Grand Beach became a magnificent
retreat when the Canadian Northern Railway built its line
and set up the resort along the “Grand” beach in 1917. In
the early days, the grandest of all buildings was the Dance
Pavilion, reported then to be the largest dance hall in the
Commonwealth, unfortunately destroyed by fire in 1950.
Grand Beach features 3 km of fine, white sand with dunes
that rise up to 12 meters above the beach, now ranking as
number three among North American beaches. The
boardwalk that extends along the beach was originally built
in the early 1930s - great for an afternoon stroll
along the beach. Check out the signs depicting
the past glory of one of Manitoba's oldest resorts.
St. Clements Church,
1178 River Road
Their Special Place in the History of Manitoba…Relying on their strong faith while making a home in
this chosen land the immigrants relied on their strong religious faith. The region is home to many
historic churches, built in the styles of their homeland and containing lovely iconography of their varied
faiths. Along with the churches you will find numerous genealogy & burial records. Here are a few
churches to get you started or go see Millard Barteaux’s collection of 200+ church paintings at the
Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage Village to start you on a visual tour.
St. Andrews-on-the-Red Anglican Church
- St. Andrews Rd. & River
Buffalo hide Road, on the River Road
covered
kneelers Heritage Parkway.
Built between 1844 -1849,
this is the oldest stone
Anglican Church of the Ascension - 286 2nd St West, Stonewall
church in Western
This church opened on July 8, 1882 built by local volunteers
Canada, a National Heritage Site that is still used for
under the direction of Enoch Williams who donated the
public worship.The kneeling benches are covered in
building stone from his quarry.The center altar window was a gift
buffalo hide, many original inside fixtures remain.
from town founder S.J. Jackson, given in memory of his daughter
Explore and find many of the early Red River pioneer
Anna who died at a young age.The chancel was added in 1906.
families in Manitoba that rest in the graveyard here.
Knox Presbyterian Church - Eveline St. & McLean Ave. in Selkirk You will recognize the names from reading Manitoba
Built in 1880 as a much smaller structure (36’ x 38’), the church was history. Check event listing for possible tour dates on
Sunday afternoons. Donations welcome.
enlarged following a plan by the Winnipeg architect Mr. S. Hooper.
Call: 204-334-6405.
The new cornerstone was laid in 1904.The hall was added in 1967.
Older parts of the building rest on a fieldstone foundation.The
interior showcases a steep pitched ceiling resulting in excellent
acoustics, curved wooden pews, intricate woodwork, exceptional
memorial windows and three Leo Mol stained glass windows.
All Saints of Erinview - Hwy 415, east shore of East Shoal
Built in 1884, this Anglican church is located on the historic
“Faith Trail” [a pioneer wagon route from Winnipeg across the
Interlake].The church continues to hold regular masses and
uses its original organ!
Lilyfield United Church - RM of Rosser on Lilyfield Rd.
Lilyfield Presbyterian Church was erected on site in 1907, serving
until 1925 when it became Lilyfield United Church. A nearby cairn,
dedicated on 21 June 1992, commemorates the church, as well as
Lilyfield School No. 226 that once sat across Lilyfield road to the
north, and Lilyfield Community Hall situated west of the church
from 1909 to 1968.
Little Britain Church- 5879 Hwy 9 north of Lockport.
Built between 1872-1874 with the tower added in 1920 as a
World War I memorial.The architectural style originates from
medieval Gothic traditions and one of only five surviving original
Red River Settlement area stone churches.The oldest United
Church in Manitoba and in Western Canada, it is still used for
weekly services.They have mapped most of the cemetery for
Genealogy studies. Call: 204-757-2489
St. Peter Dynevor
Anglican Church
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Little Britain Church
St. Cyprian Anglican Church
- 60 2nd Street S.E.,Teulon.
A very picturesque church constructed in 1899
2 miles east of town, first service held on Feb. 4,1900.
Moved to its’ present location Jan 24,1909 services
began the following Sunday. Info: 204-886-2330
St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church
- Highway 8 to PR 231.Travel 3 kms north to Dnister Rd
and turn west, go one mile down a gravel road.
Take Highway 8 to PR 231.Travel 3 kms north to
Dnister Rd and turn west.The church is one mile down a
gravel road.This church is designated a Municipal
Heritage Site and was built in 1906 by early Ukrainian
settlers. Located north of Gimli in the area known as
Dnister, this very simple log structure is adorned with
one dome (banya) in the Ukrainian tradition and
reminds us of the pride and tenacity of the Ukrainian
settlers who broke this land with little resources than
their hands and courage.
St. Nicolas Ukrainian Catholic Church
- Poplarfield, Hwy 17 & 68.
Built between 1910-1913, St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic
Church is the oldest surviving building in the RM of
Fisher. It is a good example of the architectural
traditions of the Boyko region of Ukraine, as shown in
the use of a three chambered plan (vestibule, large
domed sanctuary and apse) and a distinctive tiered
dome. Its log construction, although hidden, is a link to
the old country, and one of only 10 known surviving
examples in Manitoba.The highly decorated church
interior contains paintings created by noted Manitoba
iconographer Jacob Maydanyk.
Fisher Branch
Ukrainian Catholic
St. Peter's Dynevor Anglican Church
- off PR 508 & Church Rd.
Located on the east bank of the Red River, three miles
north of East Selkirk, at the mouth of Cook’s Creek. Built
in 1853 it is the second oldest stone church in western
Canada. Serving the first Aboriginal agricultural
community in Western Canada the settlement was
established in 1834.The original peoples in this area were
Cree, later joined by Ojibway and Sauteaux in the late
1790's. Reverend William Cockran arrived in 1824, to serve
the spiritual needs of the Red River settlers. Soon after, he
met and became friends with Chief Pegius, leader of the
Saulteaux peoples. Chief Pegius, one of the first chiefs to
sign Treaty #1 at Lower Fort Garry, assisted in planning the
building of St. Peter's Church with Rev. Cockran in 1851.
The building was overseen by master stonemason
Duncan McRae who also built Little Britain Church,
St. Andrews-on-the-Red & Rectory & Twin Oaks.
St. Peter's Parish, known by names such as the Old Stone
Church of St. Peter's and the Indian Settlement. Chief
Pegius is buried here. [GPS-N50 08.112 W096 49.714]
St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church - Winnipeg Beach
Winnipeg Beach's architectural jewel is almost completely
symmetrical which is unlike many of the Roman Catholic
churches of that period. Built in 1904 in a Greek-cross plan,
a style of architecture that can be traced all the way back
to the late Italian Renaissance (circa the mid-16th century).
The “onion dome” at the very apex of the structure, is
readily seen on other Ukrainian churches in the rest of the
Interlake.Taking a walk through the cemetery you get a
glimpse of the early history of Winnipeg Beach, with the
earliest grave markers coinciding with the arrival of the
Ukrainian settlers in the late 1800's, about 20 years after
the Icelandic settlers of Willow Creek
in 1875. (information by Michael Forrest)
All Saints of Erinview
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Visit one of these older Interlake churches to learn the history of the religious devotion of
the Interlake region over the years! While some of these now are part of a museum, many
of them are still used for worship services.
Name of Church
Location
What You’ll Find
Arborg Unitarian Church
River Road & Ingolfs
Street, Arborg
Originally built in 1927 & remodeled in 1961.The church is still in use
and has been designated a heritage site by Arborg. For info, 204 376-5007
Arnes Lutheran Pioneer
Memorial Church
Arnes Road 222 North
Founded in 1900. One of the early Icelandic churches
Grunnavatns Lutheran Church Icelandic communities This church was built in 1913, given the name Grunnavatns, which
- Now Stony Hill-Otto Lutheran of Stony Hill and Otto means ‘shallow lake’ - likely in reference to nearby Shoal Lake.
Church
districts, east of Lundar The church expresses Lutheran architectural traditions in the central
tower and tall peaked steeple. An annual service is still held in the
church, now renamed the Stony Hill-Otto Church.
Hecla Community Church
Hecla Island Village
Built in the late 1870’s to serve the need of the Icelandic settlers on
the Island and it remains today to hold non-denominational worship
services every Sunday in the summer.
Holy Cross Church
Inwood area
Built in 1915 by local craftsmen Ivan Harasymchuk and Semen Masyk,
this Greek Catholic Church stands out from others of the type
through the design of its distinctive tower and cupola.
A beautiful chandelier captures your attention as you enter the church.
Knox Presbyterian Church
308 2nd Ave North,
Built in 1883 as a Presbyterian Church on land donated by town
founder Stonewall S.J. Jackson.
Meadow Lea United
Hwy #227 at Meadow
Lea
Built between 1890-1891. Formerly Meadow Lea Presbyterian Church.
Became a United Church in 1965. Weekly services held.
St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church Winnipeg Beach
Celebrated their centenary in 2010.
St. Clements Anglican Church
1178 River Road,
St. Andrews
Built between 1862-1863 as the official church for the employees of the
Hudson’s Bay Company working at nearby Lower Fort Garry. Construction
was started in 1857, however the bell tower was not finished until 1920.
Sts. Cyril & Methodius Roman
Gimli Area
Built in1921, having endured the loss of two churches to fire - in 1909
& in1911.The third incarnation still stands.The architecture is based
on the symbolism of the Holy Trinity, with the three-tiered bell tower,
the three-chambered floor plan and the three windows in the nave.
St. Demetrius Parish Church
Arborg & District
Multicultural Heritage
Museum
Started in 1918 in Bjarmi, finished in 1920 as a Roman Catholic Church.
Moved to museum in 2007
St. Michael’s of Archangels
Roman Catholic Church
Meleb- RM of
Armstrong
Built in 1917 by local Polish settlers, head carpenter (and local shopkeeper)
Michael Gottfried.This modest building is the proud repository of profound
faith.The church last used in 1964 and recently restored by local group.
St. Paul’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church
Moosehorn areaRM of Grahamdale
Built from 1918-1921,by German settlers from Volhynia area (an area
bordering Russia.) For over 40 years high tower bell was rung on New
Year’s Eve from 11:45 p.m. -12:15 a.m. Baptismal font, altar, pews and pump
organ still in use today.The church built in very German style, compact
nave and solid tower set into the building- used for special occasions.
Ukrainian Catholic Church of
the Blessed Virgin Mary
Zbruch- RM of
Armstrong
The design of this church clearly expresses the religious convictions of
the early Ukrainian immigrants to the Malonton area of Armstrong.They
brought the splendor of more elaborate churches found in Ukraine to
their simplified, one-room design.
Warren United Church
MacDonald Ave.
in Warren
Built in 1912-1913 as the Warren Methodist Church, has held a Fall Supper
since 1911 as fund raiser, Congregation list dates back to the 1881-1882
registry at Meadow Lea Presbyterian Church, earliest settlers traveled
many miles by horse and buggy until they built their church.
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Fancy Dancer
Piping Band at Manitoba Highland Gathering
Reaching into our past, we look for guidance from the “spirits of our ancestors”.
We celebrate through song and dance, through food and stories to keep the
connections to our roots alive and strong!
The Aboriginal Peoples of the Interlake
Spread throughout the region, celebrations of Aboriginal
culture are held by most of the First Nations communities
sometime during the summer. It is a time to honour
ancestors, to maintain traditions and to build strong
family connections.
Fisher River First Nation hosts their annual Community
Celebration at the Leigh Cochrane Memorial Visitor Centre.
Entertainment and heritage celebrations start
with their Treaty Days Celebration, the end of July
featuring talent shows, competitions, square-dancing
and sporting events.The Annual Community Celebration
& Homecoming is the August long weekend, followed by the
Annual Ada Wilson “Grey Cloud Woman”Memorial Pow Wow
for 3 days which features dancers and drum groups from
all over North America. Visitors are welcome.
Info: www.fisherriver.com
Peguis First Nation, the largest First Nation community
in Manitoba, lies 190 km. north of Winnipeg.They host their
week long Treaty Days in mid July, celebrating their heritage,
featuring live music, sporting events, other celebrations and
contests.Traditional dance and drumming as well as singing
competitions are the main components of their Pow Wow.
See: www.peguisfirstnation.ca for dates.
Treaty One Day at
Lower Fort Garry
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Metis Days & Music – Celebrating the unique and
varied culture of the Metis peoples usually involves
music. Fiddling, jigging and singing are recognized
talents, as is story telling.The roots of the Metis
peoples run deep in Manitoba, back to the time of
Louis Riel & the founding of the province in 1870.
One of the largest Metis communities in Manitoba is
found at St. Laurent, on Highway 6, on the shores of
Lake Manitoba. Built along the old Mission Trail,
these communities host celebrations each summer.
Metis Days Celebrations at St. Laurent is held
each August Long weekend with music, dancing,
Miss Metis contest, Mud-bogging and a weekend
slow pitch tournament. A fun-filled weekend for all
ages await you when you kick back and relax to
some fiddle music. Festivities are also held at
Oak Point Community Club, a community north
of the town of St. Laurent on Hwy 6. Relax to the
music, take part in the dancing and play hard
during a weekend of slow pitch. Camping
available on site. See: www.oakpointfestival.ca
Chapil Barn Quilt Barn Quilt Trail
Photo: Michel LaRiviere
Quilts have always told a families story, it’s like their DNA!
Join us as we build an Interlake Quilt Trail to tell our stories…
Heavy Games
Photo: Manitoba Highland Gathering
Our Scottish Connections
Long ago the bagpipes wailed over the land of heather.The
Scottish clans, some thrown off their land, needed a fresh
start. Lord Selkirk, purchased land along the Red River in
the Territories [now Manitoba], then sent settlers to start a
new life. Arriving in 1812, they farmed, living along the Red
River, many surviving only with the aid of the Aboriginals
who taught them how to live in this foreign land.The
Scottish Clans and visitors arrive each June for the annual
Manitoba Highland Gathering, held in East Selkirk.
Keeping alive the sights and sounds of the bagpipes, the
tradition of the highland fling, the taste of haggis and the
love of a wee dram of Scotch makes this a festival you don't
want to miss.Watch the tartans swirl and define the clans.
Come to research your connections, your clan with the
Scottish Heritage Societies. Come get your Scottish On!
See: www.manitobahighlandgathering.org
Here comes the Icelandic Vikings
Long known for fierceness in battle & their Seafaring
ways, their Norse ancestors were fighters whereas the
Icelandic settlers that arrived on the shores of Willow
Island in October of 1875 brought a love of poetry &
prose, of history & family.They came as fishers and
farmers learning to deal with tough times in a new land.
Strong family ties, their heritage, their foods [Vinarterta,
ponnukokur], the belief in a better life lives on today.
Viking reenactment at Icelandic Festival
Thousands of descendants return home annually to
“Islendingadagurinn” or the Icelandic Festival of
Manitoba celebrating their 127th Anniversary in 2016,
known to be the second longest continually running
cultural festival in North America.The Vikings arrive August
long weekend, the town of Gimli swells to over 50,000
people, reconnecting “new & old Vikings” with
their ancestry. Get Dinged...become a Viking for
a weekend! See: www.icelandicfestival.com
Have you had your Pyrohy’s or Holubtsi this year?
Immerse yourself in the taste of the Ukrainian culture at least
once a year! We know that life is not all about FOOD? Or do
we? Food and culture seems to be tied closely in all nations.
The third large wave of immigration to the Interlake were the
many Ukrainian families, many settling in the northern area of
the region. Keeping their culture vibrant in the Interlake with
their dancing, their food, the artistic work of egg decorating
and traditional costuming keeps these ties rooted strongly in
their new homeland. Come celebrate with them. Many
communities host Malanka’s [New Year’s Eve on the
Julian calendar] along with showcasing the regions Ukrainian
Dance groups.
Go to the “You’re Invited” or the “Events” section
for dates on all these Cultural Celebrations!
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Gimli Sea Wall Gallery
Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage Village [ADMHV]
A lifetime of recording Interlake history hangs on the walls
in the Old parish hall at the Village. In 2014 Millard Barteaux,
donated his entire collection of 200+ paintings of Interlake
churches. The religious history of the pioneers & their
struggles to maintain their faith while living in this new land
is depicted for all time. For more on Bart's work,
Go to: arborgheritagevillage.ca Call: 204-376-5079
[GPS-N 50 54.167 W097 12.501
2016 ARTSCAPE Fine Art/Fine Craft
Third year for this pop-up summer gallery & sales shop
in the Winnipeg Beach Plaza. Mix of artists producing
fine crafts, jewelry, pots & sculpture along with paintings,
prints, reproductions & art cards.
Call: 1-204-389-5633, Email: [email protected]
Gimli Film Festival – Every summer, the Gimli Film
Festival showcases over 120 feature films,
documentaries and short films from Manitoba, Canada
and abroad, that promise informative, fascinating and
riveting entertainment.The five-day festival in July has
free evening screenings on a 35-foot screen perched
above the beautiful waters of Lake Winnipeg.When
the sun sets on this scenic prairie town, thousands of
people make their way down to Gimli beach with
their blankets and chairs.They are dedicated to
celebrating the art, education and entertainment of
film! It is the largest film festival between Toronto
and the Rockies. Call: 204-642-8846 or See
www.gimlifilm.com [GPS-N50 37.853 W096 59.171]
Gwen Fox Gallery – Selkirk – Art and history blend
wonderfully in this c1907 Selkirk Post Office Building,
home to the Gwen Fox Gallery and the Selkirk
Community Arts Centre Inc.The gallery showcases the
talented GFG members works with exhibits changing
monthly February to December. Find a unique piece of
art, choose from a wide variety of unique Artisan gifts
for those special “someone’s”at the gallery gift shop.
Open Tuesday to Saturday 11-4pm year round, except
Gimli Art Club & Sea Wall Gallery
January. Corner of Main Street & Manitoba Avenue
Celebrating for over 45 years as a driving force in the Interlake’s artistic (101-250 Manitoba Ave). See: gwenfoxgallery.com or
community, the Gimli Art Club is firmly entrenched in the history of the call: 204-482-3517 [GPS-N50 08.695 W096 52.355]
area. The seawall at Gimli Harbour features over 70 artworks by local
members and has been immortalized in the new limited edition
Interlake “BARN QUILT Trail – Quilts have always
book,“The Seawall Gallery.”Stroll along the Seawall Gallery, watch
told a families story, it’s like their DNA! Join us as we
an artisan paint on a part of the 977' concrete that has become a
are“Quilting Our Roots Together” across the region
quintessential piece of the Interlake. Browse the Gallery,
on our Interlake Quilt Trail! You'll take a self-guided
purchase art cards, prints and original local works of art at the Art
tour
of the Interlake Barn Quilt sites (now at 20),
Club next to the harbour from May 21 thru September 4th
catching works of the painted Quilting art gracing the
See: www. gimliartclub.com or call: 204-642-8217.
[GPS-N50 37.910 W096 52.355]
Bulrushes Gallery – “Home is where the art is”and that’s at the
newest Interlake gallery located just west of Winnipeg Beach at
801 Kernstead Rd. Offering a unique collection of Canadian art,
this tranquil backdrop is perfect, as you wander through
paintings, drawings, prints and some “curious”objects.Wide mix
of works and styles. Thursday through Saturday, Noon to 5:00 pm
Call: 204-389-3941 or see: bulrushesgallery.ca
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Gimli Film Festival
sides of old barns (or other buildings). From the brilliant 8' x 8'
Harvest Sun on the east side of the Chapil Barn at the Arborg
Heritage Village to My Stars at the Matlock Community Club
you'll see variety and glimpses of the Interlake's beauty! Do you
have a building and a story to share? Would you like to paint &
join the trail? Janice: [email protected]
“South of the Lakes Art Tour”with
Prairie Oak Regional Arts Council
Talented, creative artists call the southwest area of the
Interlake home.Touring, you will be visiting artisans and
studios in the Stonewall,Warren, Rosser, Stony Mountain
and Teulon areas.Their annual mid-September art show
includes more than 15 sites to visit, often finding a group
Lakeside Quilters – Lakeside Quilt Show & Sale
A talented group of fabric artists who make pictures
and heritage come to life with needle and thread.
Some heritage quilt patterns, others of more recent
designs.The Lakeside Quilt Show is a stunning
show of quilts, quilted articles and Challenge Quilts (to
be donated to Nova House) displayed as part of your
experience on Aug 14 & 15th at the Gimli Curling Rink.
Purchase gifts, buy quilting supplies. Silent auction.
Prizes awarded for top three quilts & top three Challenge
Quilts as voted by visitors. Email: [email protected]
Ponemah Arts Centre – Heritage and the arts come
together every summer in this c.1929 former Post Office
/grocery store at Central Ave. & Railway St., Ponemah.
Summer months sees a mecca for a quilting group. Local quilt
artist Betty Jackson uses her “fabric talents”to create a prize
for the Dunnottar Station Museum, located next door.
Call: 204-389-5682 or www.dunnottarstation.org/artcentre/
Quarry Park Heritage Arts Centre- Stonewall
Rebuilt from ashes this amazing new “ hidden gem” has a
theatre stage and sound system, room to host events, gala
dinners, weddings and art exhibits. Huge glass walls allow
natural light in, balconies overlook the old quarry with access
during events. An amazing space for art exhibits, live
entertainment, cultural events and more. Take in the heritage
displays while you are there. Call: 204-467-7980
See: www.stonewallquarrypark.ca
“Quilting our Roots Together” is the theme
of the Interlake Barn Quilt Trail. As you travel
throughout the Interlake, you will spot more than
20 buildings displaying painted quilt blocks.
Please contact us if you have a barn or another perfect spot
where you would like to display your favourite quilt blocks.
If interested in joining the Interlake Barn Quilt Trail
or would like more information on this rapidly
growing North American attraction,
go to www.interlakebarnquilts.com or
email [email protected].
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Start of Gimli Sea Wall Gallery
of artisans gathered at one location,increasing your
experience.Creative art classes offered at the 55+ Centre
in Stonewall.Call (204)467-9991,E-mail [email protected]
The A-Spire Theatre & A-Spire Players
Live theatre, a Municipal Heritage 1905 church and the
A-Spire Players makes for an excellent combination with
performances by local talent and theatre groups from
around the province.The A-Spire Theatre, with a unique
steeple and a raven guarding the front door has performances
mainly from June until the end of August, on weekends.
Located on 2nd Ave., Gimli. Call: 204-641-4627
“The WAVE Artists Studio Tour”
- Winnipeg Beach Arts & Culture Co-op
Our “Inland Oceans”Inspires many artisans from “The WAVE”
Interlake Artists Studio Tour with studios along the west
side of Lake Winnipeg.These bi-annual self-guided driving
tours are held in June & September, granting access to a
multitude of fine art forms and mediums of more than 45
artisans. Identify stops on the tour by the blue & white flags.
The artisans invite you to their studios to discover their
inspiration.Take home a special Interlake-inspired treasure!
See: watchthewave.ca/ for details, pick up a copy of the
Wave Tour map and brochure to explore the arts!
Wm Kurelek Monument
Located at Hwy 7 & 67 in a roadside park, this monument
celebrates the life and work of a renowned Ukrainian
Canadian Interlake artist.Wm Kurelek was raised at a
Dairy farm in the Stonewall area, starting out as a self
taught artist.This monument depicts paintings sketched
from his memories of growing up in the Interlake and later
his visits home as well as a biography.Well known for
160 works on the Passion of Christ,William also illustrated
a number of children’s books.
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Interlake Statues & Mascots
The Wheel at Fisher Branch - NEW this year
Photo: Joanne Smith
Explore our “Larger than Life” statues dotting the landscape of the Interlake,
read the stories, snap a photo for your own “Adventure Scrapbook!”
Canada Goose -Lundar - Hwy 6
Check out the largest goose in Manitoba, sitting on a
revolving mount that turns the goose with the force of
the winds. Located in the roadside park on Highway 6, the
goose statue was designed & built by an Interlake artist in
honour of the Canadian geese who visit this area along
their north-south flyway. [GPS-N50 41.678 W098 02.465]
Chuck the Channel Catfish - Selkirk
You’ll find this colourful catfish welcoming visitors to
Selkirk in front of Smitty’s Restaurant on Main Street.This
friendly fibreglass fish, standing 11 metres high, proudly
proclaims the City of Selkirk as the “Catfish Capital of North
America.”[GPS-N50 08.007 W 096 53.106]
Curling Rock-Arborg - Hwy 7 & 68
This monument is said to be the world’s largest curling
rock and is a tribute to two local teams who made it to
the Provincial finals, one going on to win the Nationals.
[GPS-N50 54.621 W097 12.960]
Gimli Viking - South end of 2nd Ave. in Gimli
This impressive 15-foot high statue stands guard along
the shores of Lake Winnipeg.The Viking, erected in
1967 as part of the Manitoba Centennial project,
honors ancestors of the Icelandic people who settled
the Gimli area (then New Iceland) in 1875.
[GPS-N50 37.788 W096 59.209]
King Buck-Poplarfield- Corner of Hwy 68 and 17
This sculpture was placed in Poplarfield in 1991 paying
tribute to the bountiful white-tailed deer and their
importance as sustenance to the early pioneers.Today,
the local deer continue to provide food and recreational
sport for hunters. [GPS- N50 53.387 W097 36.205]
Komarno Mosquito - West on PR 229, off Hwy 8
The name Komarno translates to “mosquito infested” in
Ukrainian! It’s a title that most places would rather not
acknowledge, but Komarno proudly holds claim to the title
of “Mosquito Capital of the World.” Come see this big critter
and give him a swat! [GPS-N50 30.356 W097 15.158]
Mallard Duck at Petersfield - Mallard Park, Hwy 9
Residents wished to have a symbol to represent the
surrounding area and the village.The Mallard duck was
chosen because of its abundance in the Petersfield, Netley
Lake and Netley Marsh areas. [GPS-N50 18.269 W096 58.593]
Meleb -Park-Cumming Mushroooms - Hwy 7
Meleb Park along with its giant mushroom statue opened
in 1994to celebrate 90 years of settlement and a war
memorial to honour the area’s veterans.The Meleb area,
is a renowned prime mushroom Interlake picking site.
Found at this park are replicas of area schools and one
church as well as a Ukrainian bake oven. An annual celebration
picnic takes place in July. [GPS-N50 43.688 W097 13.613]
“Lundi” Moose -Riverton - Hwy 8
Built in 2007, the moose, chosen as the symbol for the
large numbers that once roamed the forests of the Riverton
area.The moose meat helped the settlers survive the cold,
long winters of this land.“Lundi”was the original name for
Riverton when the Icelanders settled here in 1876.
[GPS-N50 59.881 W096 59.871]
Sharptail Grouse at Ashern - Hwy 6
Celebrating the “Land of the Sharptail Grouse”, the statue
at Ashern is in the Sharptail Grouse Park and represents the
large population of the birds in the area. Sharptail grouse
hunting is popular in the region. Camping & picnicsites at
park. [GPS-N51 11.094 W098 21.098]
S-sam & S-sara Garter Snakes at Inwood
Erected in Inwood Park to honour the massive number
of Red Sided Garter snakes that call this area home.
You’ll find the monument next to the Interlake Pioneer Trail.The
snakes hibernate in the limestone crevices in dens over the
winter and come out each spring.The largest concentration of
Red-Sided Garter snakes are found at Narcisse Snake Dens north
of Inwood. [GPS-N50 30.516 W097 29.707]
“The Wheel” at Fisher Branch - Hwy 17
Unveiled in July 2015, this massive Wagon Wheel is
situated in the entrance park on the east side of town.
The Wheel is constructed of a type of metal used in
bridge construction- it is meant to naturally rust to a
nice rustic wagon wheel type color, avoiding costly
upkeep.The Wheel was chosen to continue the
early 1900 story of Fisher Branch being the “Hub of the
Interlake”, as they served a large surrounding area.
Now “A Community Reinventing the Wheel”!
“Whispering Giant” at Winnipeg Beach - Hwy 9
Unveiled July 1st, 1991, this impressive statue stands as a
tribute to the Aboriginal people of Manitoba and a symbol
of brotherhood in Winnipeg Beach.This is the 67th carving
in a long trail of “Whispering Giants” that began in 1970 and
now reaches throughout most of North America.
[GPS-N50 29.908 W096 58.158]
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1. Anderson's Hitch ‘n Post Ranch
- 10 mins. north of the Perimeter Hwy 101
A little bit new... lots of old... celebrating over 30 years
of serving tasty, mouth watering signature Baron of Beef.
It’s no wonder the Hitch ‘n Post Ranch is a favourite place
for your special event and for a taste of the past in their
dining experience.This is a banquet hall like no other,
catering weddings, conventions or parties of all sizes,
with room for up to 600 people. Explore the hundreds
of artifacts lining the walls. Open to the public for Buffet
luncheons the 1st Wednesday of May thru to October.
See: thehitchnpost.com or call 204-467-2544.
[GPS-N50 02.055 W097 24.103]
2. Trails North Grill
- MacDonald Ave, Warren
A friendly welcoming family restaurant in the heart of
Warren (across from the Warren Lions Park) offering a
healthy choice menu plus specials to tempt your taste
buds. Jen’s special Char Broil design-your-own burger.
Licensed restaurant. Ice cream lovers haven with
choices galore. Off site menus for 10 or more.
See: tngrill.com Call: 204-322-5008
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1. Anderson's Hitch ‘n Post Ranch
2. Trails North Grill
3. Healthy Chef
4. Dockside Dining Room
5. Good Neighbors
6. The Beach Comber at Steep Rock Beach Park
7. Summit Cafe
8. Appy Place Lounge
9. Cravings Restaurant
10. McLeod House Tea Room & Gift Shop
11. Danny’s Whole Hog BBQ & Smokehouse
12. Old Hammock Cafe
13. Blue Skies Pastry
14. Fry-Days Restaurant & Lounge
15. Rosie’s Café
16. Broad Valley Catering
17. Arborg Hotel Eldhus Dining
18. Arborg Bakery
19. Integrity Foods
20. Seagulls Restaurant
21. Ricky's All Day Grill
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Skinners Restaurant
Gaffers Restaurant & Lounge
Half Moon Drive In
Provisions Market and Cafe
Barney Gargles
Smitty’s Family Restaurant
Roxi's Uptown Café
Ubuntu Cafe & Bakery
Hunt’s Country Roadhouse
Lakoon Café at Chesley’s Resort
Whytewold Emporium
Amma’s Tea Room & Gift Shop
Seagulls Restaurant
Ship & Plough Gastropub
Sugar Me Cookie Boutique
The Beach Sands Restaurant
Mango’s Restaurant
Spirit Rock Cafe and Inn
Grand Beach Diner
Station House Restaurant
Potenza's Restaurant and Bar
Ty's Cafe and Bakery
3. Healthy Chef
- Hwy 6 at the Eriksdale Inn
Enjoy the Healthy Chef, a casual dining restaurant with
Chef Syam creating healthy taste infused foods with
many different ethnic styles and tastes, learned from
years of training with select Executive chefs.
Healthy fusion takes your favorite tastes and adds a
clean taste with fresh produce and low fat protein
options. Still serving up some deep fried goodies and
burgers too. Anthony McLean, a Canadian actor, was
astounded to find this amazing food tucked into this
small Inn 100 kms. north of Winnipeg. Discover
them at: Healthy-Chef.ca and see what Anthony
has to say. Call: 204-739-2027.
4. Dockside Dining Room
- on Hwy 68 at Lake Manitoba
At the Narrows West Lodge, offering fresh caught pickerel
and other options. Chef Klaus brings a European flair to the
menu. Full buffet Sunday Brunches. Enjoy the view of Lake
Manitoba, the Narrows Bridge, and gorgeous sunsets.
Call: 204-768-2749 or narrowswest.com
5. Good Neighbors
- 13 Main St in Ashern off Hwy 6.
Truly distinguished tasty dishes are waiting for you.Take
a bite out of a Good Neighbor burger that features beef,
bacon, egg, ham, Swiss & Mozza cheeses, onion, lettuce with
a steak spice aioli sauce – tantalizing to your taste buds and
easy to remember by name. Looking for a dining
atmosphere for an evening out, go no further for amazing
ribs or tasty pickerel. Chef Bill Mead’s strong reputation in
the west Interlake area continues- fact is you'll have a hard
time staying away! Call: 204-768-4444..
6. The Beach Comber at Steep Rock Beach Park
- off Hwy 6 and PR 239
Need a place to grab a bite to eat while at the beach or
in the Steep Rock area? Tasty morsels in this beach side
restaurant all summer. No need to cook… enjoy your
summertime fun at the beach. Opens May 8th.
Trekking Hwy 7 & 17 for scrumptious tastes
7. Summit Cafe
- 23 Main St., Stony Mountain
Just blocks off Hwy 7, you'll discover an intriguing cafe
with comfortable and unique surroundings, including
their floor covered in re-purposed pennies. Family-run
restaurant offering a wide array of tasty options.
Seen on “You Gotta Eat Here” in February 2016!
Special event days such as Valentines & New Years Eve.
Open: Tues– Sun, 11am - 8 pm. Call: 204-344-0205
or see: summitcafe.ca
8. Appy Place Lounge
- 363 Main St. Stonewall- west of Hwy 7
Come in, sit down, its time for you & your friends!
This small, intimate gathering place found in the heart of
Stonewall is a perfect fit to relax and visit, while you
dine on a selection of your favorite foods you'll love to
share. Or Not! Chicken wings your way, Blair's secret sauces,
sharing platters or stand alone dishes. It's a perfect place
to share conversations along with sampling delectable
foods. It's all waiting for you to enjoy.
See: facebook.com/appyplacelounge /or call: 204-467-9890
9. Cravings Restaurant
- in Stonewall - Hwy 67 & PR 236
A family restaurant with a flair for trendy menu items
that will entice you and provide delectable dining
experiences. From scratch appetizers, tasty breakfasts
to customizing your meals to fit your cravings!
Check for days and open times at: cravingson67.com
or Call: 204-467-9078.
10. McLeod House Tea Room & Gift Shop
- 292 Main St. in Stonewall
Discover us in this charming and comfortable setting,
a Historic 100-year old home where we serve you
homemade lunches, desserts and afternoon tea.
Special evening events near Christmas for your dining
and shopping pleasure. McLeod House offers dining on
the main floor, wheelchair accessible. Summer months
seating includes a screened-in verandah overlooking the
back garden area & pond.We offer a daily menu of
homemade soup, sandwich choices, salads- freshly made
dressing and a daily special, homemade pies, scones,
cheesecake, bread pudding and a variety of loose teas.
Wander through our upstairs gift shop filled with clothing,
purses, jewellery, gift-ware, gourmet food and garden decor.
Special events, high tea, teacup reading, hours and map
available at: mcleodhousetearoom.com or
204-467-2303 [GPS-N50 08.185 W097 19.590]
11. Danny’s Whole Hog BBQ & Smokehouse
- east of Hwy 7 on Hwy 67
Summer in Manitoba needs to include an event with Danny's!
Full service catering of whole pork, baron of beef, whole
chickens & turkeys, lamb or bison on Danny’s customdesigned cookers- what's your choice. Slow roasted BBQ
ribs & prime rib are hits! Is your mouth watering yet? Try
“Danny’s Own”custom brand of BBQ sauces, pick up your meal
ready to serve, or pick up a cooker, your meat of choice, cook
and serve at your own backyard BBQ. It’s easy! Order extras to
complete your meal. See: dannyswholehog.com or
Call: 204-344-5675 [GPS-N50 08.267 W097 10.689]
MANITOBA'S PREMIER BANQUET FACILITY
Weddings Conventions Business Meetings
Anniversaries Company Picnics Fundraisers
Christmas Parties & Much More!
FOR GROUPS OF 50 PEOPLE TO 500 PEOPLE
Grosse Isle, Manitoba
www.thehitchnpost.com I (204) 467-2544
[email protected]
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12. Old Hammock Cafe
- at Oak Hammock Marsh, Hwy 67
From a Marshy Morning Song or a Sandpiper
Sandwich breakfast, your day will start with tasty
delights as you watch the birds wake up in the marsh.
Specialties like Wild Rice and Mushroom soup or a
Roasted Veggie Sandwich will make your lunch stop a
delectable delight. From mid September to late October
Migration feasts are hosted in the company of thousands
of birds flocking south along with hundreds of the
human kind enjoying savory dishes created by
the chefs at The Cafe! Call: 204-467-3300.
16. Broad Valley Catering
- off Hwy 17 at Broad Valley
Delicious homestyle cooking including traditional pyrohys
[perogies], holubtsi [cabbage rolls], your special requests and a
wide selection of mouth watering desserts. Catering at your
location for grads, weddings, luncheons or dinners. Enjoy great
meals as guests at their Country Harvest Bed & Breakfast in Broad
Valley.You’re welcomed with the motto:“No request is impossible
to handle”. See: countryharvestinn.com or call: 204-372-6618
[GPS-N50 59.233 W097 39.263]
13. Blue Skies Pastry
- 52 Main St.,Teulon
Inhale the fragrance of freshly baked breads, cookies
and sample Janet’s own speciality – the “Sticky Buns”.
Homemade soups are hearty & a delicious treat served
on site at the bakery. Blue Skies offers catered meals,
including homestyle perogies & cabbage rolls. Located
at 52 Main St.,Teulon. Call 204-886-2289
17. Arborg Hotel Eldhus Room
- 285 Main St., Arborg.
A favourite with locals and visitors their tasty foods are served
up in the lounge with seating inside and an outdoor patio for
summer months. Eldhus, with daily specials and menus
changing seasonally (their pickerel with its crunchy coating
is a delight) is your dining stop when in the Arborg area.
Call 204-376-5453. [GPS-N50 54.470 W097 13.104].
14. Fry-Days Restaurant & Lounge
- Hwy 7 at Teulon
Found near the old “Whiskey Trail” from the days of
the early pioneers, Fry-Days are located at the south
end of town, perfect for snowmobilers to stop by.
Owners Teresa & Blair have put their years of
restaurant experience into action with a new look,
tantalizing daily specials, delicious favourites and new
offerings to tempt you into stretching your taste buds.
Appetizing savory dishes await you. Meeting banquet
room available. Lounge is connected with VLT's on
site. Call: 204-886-3682
Tasty tidbits northwest on Hwy 17
15. Rosie’s Café
- northwest end of Inwood
When you are in the Inwood area for a hike, viewing
snakes or passing through, Rosie’s “All Day Breakfast”
suits anyone’s taste buds. On Hwy 17 you will find
tasty home style foods. Open 8 a.m.-9:00 p.m. daily.
Call: 204-278-3358
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18. Arborg Bakery
- 303 Main St, Arborg
No trip to Arborg is complete without a stop by this bakery for
your favourites that you’ll take home to recall your visit with
every bite. Fresh baked daily, breads, cakes, donuts, cinnamon
buns- the list goes on and on. Added to this is the outdoor
patio, for you to enjoy along with an ice rink in winter.
Speciality soft ice cream also. What a place to be for a treat!
See: facebook.com/Arborg-Bakery-150981101681837/
or call: 204-376-5564
Journey north for tasty delights on Hwy 8
19. Integrity Foods
- Located 10 miles north of Riverton
Located on the family farm, this welcoming bakery uses
ancient grains such as Spelt and Kamut –both tasty and
wonderful for your health. Yummy breads, cookies & more baked
on-site in either an indoor or outdoor wood-fired brick oven.“Pizza
Night” Friday & Saturday June through September. Drive up, order
your pizza, relax and enjoy the garden, farm & play area for kids.
Then dine on your delicious pizza.You can even pick the veggies
to go on your pizza if you wish! Integrity Foods products
are available at selected health food stores in Winnipeg
and some Interlake stores. See: www.integrityfoods.ca
20. Seagulls Restaurant [Hecla Resort]
- Hecla Island
Carrying on the tradition of the Lakeview Hotels family
the restaurant at Lakeview Resort Hecla features
similar menu selections to Seagulls in Gimli. With a clay
oven already installed, pizza will be a staple of the
family style restaurant. Gazing out the wall of windows
at the outdoor ponds or seated on the outdoor patio
the view of Lake Winnipeg adds to the dining
experience that will await you on your visits to this
hotel on Hecla Island. Call for info: 877-355-3500
See: www.lakeviewhotels.com/hotels/hecla.
Taking a Side Trip to Lockport
between Hwy 9 & Hwy 59
Maple Grove Tea House
- Closed for repairs.
22. Skinners Restaurant
- Hwy 44 west of Locks Dam & 608 River Rd.
Defying the odds in 1929, Skinners was opened with its World
Famous Hotdogs, which are still being served today. After 87
years the 10 cent hotdog & 5 cent fries are gone but the
tradition lasts of taking that scenic drive out to Lockport for a
great hotdog.The original Skinner’s location at the St. Andrews
Lock and Dam (River Road) is the oldest hotdog outlet in
continuous operation in Canada. Drop by one of the two
Interlake locations to reminisce about a first date, meeting their
spouse or dancing the night away can be done with the help of
photos that line the walls of the dance hall or hockey stars.
The dance hall turned game room remembered along with the
oldies music. Stop by either of the Interlake locations for your
taste of nostalgia. See: skinners.ca or call: 204-757-2981
21. Ricky's All Day Grill
- corner of Hwy 9 & 44 at Lockport
Family friendly dining in the restaurant attached to
the Petro Can. Menu includes a wide variety of
choices- from an all-day breakfast, to tasty and
tempting burgers, pizzas to Prime Rib for your dinner
option. Dining room is comfortable with a fireplace
and flat screen TV's. Features a weekend brunch.
Using local ingredients [where possible] Ricky’s has a
menu that features burgers, steaks, ribs, pasta, pizza
and West Coast salmon and halibut.
Call: 204-757-4700
23. Gaffers Restaurant & Lounge
- southeast of Locks Dam - Hwy 44
Great full service dining experience on the Red River at
Lockport. Patio rooftop dining allows for gazing upon the Red
River, tasty food and delicious drinks allows for good times
with good friends to be shared in a friendly atmosphere.
Drop by the lounge to watch a game, share some laughs or
just to relax. Banquet, meeting and conference facilities. Great
space for just your size of party. Free WiFi for our guests.
Follow us on: facebook.com/GaffersLockport
to stay up to date on happenings in the Lockport area.
Call: 204-757-2350 for reservation or conference booking.
Tasty Delights await you on Hwy 9
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tastebuds!
5753 HWY 9
AT HWY 44
(Next to Petro Canada)
204.757.4700
www.gotorickys.com
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24. Half Moon Drive In
- 6860 Henderson Hwy, Lockport
It's about 78 years of delivering on their promise of
Canada's Best Hotdog that makes Half Moon
a great place to end up after a drive along the Red River- a
longstanding family tradition for visitors from around the
world. Along with serving these famous “dogs”, the Half
Moon serves hamburgers, ice cold Pepsi, homemade fries as
well as soft & hard ice cream. If you love the 50's & 60's
music, décor and cars you will love this place. Stop by 6860
Henderson Hwy. south of Lockport to sample some tasty
morsels along with your Rock & Roll fix. Celebrating YOU
(OUR customers) with the 4th Annual “Rockin on the Red”
Music Festival! Music, food and lots of FUN!
Call: 204-757-2517 or see: halfmoondrivein.com
portions, desserts made on site, making them great
for sharing. Open 7 days a week (8 am -11 pm).
Call: 204-785-8663 or see: barneygargles.com
26. Barney Gargles - 185 Main St., Selkirk
Barney’s, well known by any dessert lover within
50 miles of Selkirk, is also a great family restaurant
with appetizing & enticing entrees. If you are a Fish
& Chip person you need to try them here. Generous
Catering on site for meetings.
See: ubuntucafe.ca or call: 204-785-2398
27. Smitty’s Family Restaurant - 168 Main St., Selkirk
You will find this well-known brand name restaurant
as part of the Selkirk Inn & Convention Centre, with
Kelly’s Lounge next door. Select from your favorite
menu items- lots of tasty variety. Bring the kids,
family and enjoy a dining out experience. Banquet
& meeting rental also. Call: 1-800-930-3888 or
See: selkirkconferencecentre.ca/Smittys.
28. Roxi's Uptown Café - 219 Manitoba Ave, Selkirk
Family restaurant serving tasty home made soups, wraps,
Sandwiches plus full dinners. All day Breakfasts.
Homemade desserts are generous sizing. Great
25. Provisions Market and Cafe
portion size, good place for family and friends to meet.
- at Lower Fort Garry NHS 5925 Hwy 9
Opening for the season in May 2016, they will be featuring Catering available off site. Call: 204-482-1900
a new and exciting seasonal menu for your culinary
29. Ubuntu Cafe & Bakery - 806 Manitoba Ave, Selkirk
delight. If you have ever dined at Promenade Cafe & Wine inside the Gaynor Family Regional Library
in Winnipeg then you're going to want to see what they Unique eatery/coffee shop serving speciality coffee,
are cooking up at the Fort! Catering on site for weddings, tea & other beverages, from scratch pastries, cakes,
anniversary’s. Special menu for the Fort Scary Halloween freshly baked hand crafted bread. Homemade soups.
in October. See: provisionslowerfortgarry.com
Using primarily local ingredients, Fair Trade coffees.
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30. Hunt’s Country Roadhouse
- on Hall Rd. off Hwy 9 between Petersfield and Clandeboye
Offers year-round onsite catered meals for small
groups and seasonal service for up to 250 people
including dance floor and stage. Formerly the
St. Andrews/Petersfield Fire Hall this unique dining
facility offers a walk down memory lane as you enjoy
baron of beef or pork loin dinners. Collections of bottles,
tin toys, jukeboxes & firehouse memorabilia.
By reservation only. Call: 204-738-2719
31. Lakoon Café at Chesley’s Resort
- 212 Tom Prince Dr. east off Hwy 9 at Petersfield
This great little gem of restaurant has Thai food & homemade pizza along with other Canadian cuisine. Fabulous
view of the beach and water. Eat in or take out.
Open Fri-Sunday, call 204-738-4859 for hours.
10 km north of Riverton
Check us out at www.integrityfoods.ca
Phone: 1 866 378 2887
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32. Whytewold Emporium - 193 Old Gimli Rd., Whytewold
Delightful seasonal restaurant provides an eclectic blend of food
& shopping in Whytewold. Specialties of the house include freshly
made savory or sweet crepes and pizzas cooked in the outdoor
brick oven fired up with cherry & oak wood. Special BBQ rib nights.
Reserve early for these as they sell out quickly. Dining inside or in
screened in veranda Whytewold Emporium offerings includes live
entertainment most weekends, farmers market on site. with fresh
garden veggies most of the summer. Shop for silver jewellery and
collectibles. A greenhouse is attached to restaurant - open May 1st for
gardening supplies, flowers and herbs. See: wwemporium.com
or call: 204-389-4567. [GPS-N50 27.281 W096 57.119]
35. Ship & Plough Gastropub
- 42 Centre St., Gimli
Food and beverages have the same importance at this
restaurant/ pub. Since opening in 2013 Scott has
brought an English pub atmosphere to an Icelandic
town with rave reviews. Fresh, delicious food such as
pickerel fish tacos, meatball appetizers or baked brie
will serve as the basics food options. Now homemade,
hand cut fries have been added.Three course dinners
for special days like Valentine’s, St. Patrick’s Day,
Mothers Day and Fathers Day. Offering home cooking
with fresh ingredients and four distinct beers on tap
in a unique pub environment is where it’s at. Live
33. Amma’s Tea Room & Gift Shop - 94-1st Ave,Waterfront Centre music brings a new flavour to the “pub scene” in the
Amma’s is best known for its wonderful scones and Devonshire
area. Pub quiz nights with funds raised going to local
cream with fresh preserves. A fabulous selection of teas to soothe
charities continue weekly. Open for lunch on weekends,
your soul and an adjacent gift shop for that something special.
with a 25-seat outdoor seasonal patio. See:
Limited, but tasty lunch menu offerings. Icelandic menu options.
Special occasion dinners. See: ammastearoom.net or 204-642-7232. facebook.com/shipandplough. Call: 204-642-5276.
36. Sugar Me Cookie Boutique
34. Seagulls Restaurant - 10 Centre St., Gimli
- 41 Centre St., Gimli
Found on Lake Winnipeg in the Lakeview Resort & Conference
What could be more enticing than speciality
Centre, this lovely dining room offers captivating views of the
decorated cookies for your wedding, anniversary
beach and Gimli Pier with a waterfront patio for the summer.
or special event? Time honoured recipes make
Start with a 3 Cheese Flat Bread that is great for sharing but
delectable baked goods, including pies, cinnamon
perfect just for you. Seagulls offers a fine pickerel dinner - plus
buns, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, vinetarta [original
other tantalizing dinner specials. Casual attire. Banquet rooms for
prune & other flavours]. Carrie has brought her
large groups and special functions. Imagine your wedding
passion for baking and her wonderful personality
with Lake Winnipeg as your backdrop!
together to create a niche shop in the heart of Gimli.
See: lakeviewhotels.com/hotels/gimli/
It's well worth the trip just to taste these delights!
or call: 204-642-4145. [GPS-N50 37.926 W096 59.073]
See: sugarmecookieboutique.com, Call: 204-651-2661.
Highway 44 - Lockport
204-757-2981
River Road - Lockport
204-757-2951
Forks Market - Winnipeg
204-942-7832
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37. The Beach Sands Restaurant
- turn east off Hwy 222 at Spruce Sands RV Resort
Wander from the public sandy beach or take a drive to
satisfy your cravings with freshly baked cinnamon buns
and other freshly made tasty treats. Have a quick snack or
try one of the 16 flavours of hard ice cream [sugar free
options too] or one of 24 flavours of soft ice cream.
You will have a hard time deciding – repeat visits are
definitely a necessity to sample all. Call 866-642-5671.
[GPS-N50 47.189 W096 58.884]
We're travelling Hwy 59 towards
Grand Beach
38. Mango’s Restaurant - at South Beach Casino Resort
Mango’s Restaurant is best known for its amazing
seafood and Prime Rib buffets. Offering daily buffets,
with Canadian and tropical favourites including BBQ ribs,
steak and lobster. Open 7 days a week, come to the
Casino, spend the night at the on-site hotel- extend
your visit and the opportunity for taste tempting foods.
See: southbeachcasino.ca or 1-877-775-8259.
39. Spirit Rock Cafe and Inn - Grand Beach Road
Combination Hotel, coffee shop and gift shop as a bonus.
Friendly hosts and flavorful foods. Fancy coffees.
See: facebook.com/staygrandbeach,
or call: 204-754-2265
40. Grand Beach Diner - 79 Grand Beach Rd, Grand Marais
Serving up great Chinese food that is reputed to be fresher
and tastier than in the city. Pizza and Canadian dishes available
year round. Call: 204-754-3211
41. Station House Restaurant - 36042 PR 12, Grand Marais
Restaurant and bar, breakfast thru to full dinners.Year round,
extended summer hours. Call: 204-754-8133
See: facebook.com/GrandBeachCentralStation
42. Potenza's Restaurant and Bar - 42 Parkview, Grand Marais
Delicious, fresh, old school Italian way pizza- some of the best
in Manitoba.Try it to compare. Great patio, live entertainment
June thru August. large screen TV.
Call: 204-754-8825 or see: facebook.com/Potenzas.
43. Ty's Cafe and Bakery
- Hwy 12, Sandbar Motor Hotel, Grand Marais
Chef Tyler provides food-service on Grand Beach’s
famous boardwalk and at his main location.The impossibly
tall burgers, breakfast poutine or the Big Kahuna Burger
are favorites. Daily specials. Call: 204-754-2900,
see: facebook.com/sandbargrandbeach
South Beach Casino
By Shel Zolkewich
Mango’s Restaurant
As Prairie dwellers, we love a good seafood
spread.That explains the enormous popularity
of the Thursday night crowd at Mango’s
Restaurant in the South Beach Casino.
The Surf & Turf Buffet features favorites from
land and sea including crab legs and lobster.
If you love shrimp, you’ll find endless varieties
on the buffet. And for $19.95, it makes it all
that much better.
Specialty buffets continue with the Friday Night
Beach Buffet featuring prime rib along with
other delights.There’s a prime rib buffet on
Saturday too. In fact, you can enjoy the buffet
for breakfast, lunch or dinner daily.
Beyond the buffets, there’s all you can eat ribs
on Monday and a mouth-watering 16-ounce,
T-bone dinner on Tuesday. Both these are
offered at an astounding $12.59.
It’s all about choices here, and you’ll find even
more on the menu. Chicken fingers get special
attention, breaded in sour cream and onion
potato chips and served with two dipping
sauces. Lighter appetites will love the TBLT
Sandwich—layered on quinoa bread, brushed
with secret sauce and loaded with smoked
turkey breast, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese,
tomato and lettuce.
In a nod to Manitoba flavours, there’s poached
pickerel on the menu. It’s infused with curry
and kefir leaves, smothered in cream and
served with a creamy spinach and Manitoban
wild rice medley.
Steak lovers won’t be disappointed with the
baseball sirloin. It’s eight ounces of Certified
Angus Beef, grilled to perfection and served
with baked ricotta gnocchi, wild mushrooms
and creamy spinach.
For live entertainment, step into the Blue
Dolphin lounge. Order an overflowing plate of
nachos and the signature South Beach cocktail
and enjoy the show!
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A Day on the Farm...
Having FUN on the farm in the Interlake!
Looking to pick berries, purchase fresh veggies or
grass-fed meats, explore a corn maze, take a trail
or sleigh ride, take part in Halloween, or find a
farm friendly petting zoo… so many options to
explore. Watch for Open Farm Days in September!
Just outside of Winnipeg and off to Hwy 6
Six Pines Ranch / Petting Farm - on Sturgeon Road
4.2 kms. north of Perimeter Highway 101
It’s fun going to the Farm. Fully insured & guided Farm
Tours include a petting zoo with friendly goats, baby-soft
lambs, bunnies, kittens, & puppies & fine-feathered friends.
A mobile petting zoo available. Group tours can be
arranged. See: sixpines.mb.ca or Call: 204-633-3326
Century Farm Country Market
- off Hwy 6, east of Warren at Road 77N & 3 W
Country market offers fresh veggies, delicious baking
with an assortment of artisan products. Held June 3
to September. Friday 4 pm-7 pm, Sunday 9am -12 pm.
Call: 204-322-5364
Watersong Farms
- Hwy 67, east of Warren, or11kms. west of Stonewall
ON FARM state of the art indoor aquaculture system
producing Steelhead Trout. Smoke house and butcher
shop. Products include fresh/frozen poultry, trout
[smoked, regular fillets, whole dressed].
Variety of meat products on site.
Call ahead for hours and to ensure availability.
Email: [email protected] Call: 1-877-322-5558
Marche St Laurent Market- Hwy 6 to St. Laurent
Organic Veggies, BC fruit, baking/bread, honey, preserves,
bison meat and flea market vendors. Open May long
to Thanksgiving weekend. Fri 4pm- 8 pm, Sat and Sun
10 am-3 pm. Contact: [email protected]
Make Skinner’s Locks
Market a destination
this summer.
This unique outdoor market is located in the lot next to Skinners Restaurant
on River Road in Lockport. Open Sundays, from June 12th – Sept. 11th, 2016
from 12 noon – 5:00 PM. Featuring unique artisans, crafters, home bakers,
soap, jewellery, artists and much more. Fresh Manitoba vegetables when
ready. Stroll through the market while enjoying a world famous Skinner’s
hotdog or ice cream or relax in the park across the street located at the
historic St. Andrews Locks & Dam site. Ample free parking.
Open rain or shine. See www.facebook.com/skinnerslocksmarket.
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Dora Friesen of
Integrity Foods
Natural Raised Pork - Argyle - between Hwy’s 6 & 7
Since 1999 the Smith farm has held a Canadian Quality
Assurance raising pork in a natural environment. Mixed
family farm since 1953. Order your pork ahead, pick up
or delivery are available. Call: 204-467-8590 or
see: naturalpork.ca
Heading east from Stonewall on
Hwy 67 & up Hwy 7
Boonstra Berry Farm- between Hwy’s 6 & 7
- Not just a Berry Farm! School Tours, learn how to “milk a
cow”, walk in the woods with trained guides, playground,
hayrides & petting zoo. Fall Corn Maze. Near Stonewall.
Fresh strawberries & raspberries. Fall strawberries too.
Pre-pick available. Fall Corn Maze. Call: 204-467-8480
See: boonstrafarms.com
Danny’s Whole Hog BBQ & Smokehouse
- Hwy 67 between Hwy 7 & 8
See description on page 59. See: dannyswholehog.com
or call 204-344-5675.
The Last Dance Ranch
- on Hwy 7 next to Crabby Steeve’s (Rd 104 & 105).
A small, diverse farm in Manitoba's Interlake focusing
on sustainable living. Providing healthy, wholesome
food & natural products. Spring workshops in soap
making, cheese making & home spa bath & body care
products. See: facebook.com/thelastdanceranch or
call: 204-955-9183
Nourished Roots - off Hwy 7 between Teulon & Arborg
Connecting people with the skills & inspiration to build
community, to grow & eat good food. It is a 320-acre
farm that hosts the DIY Homesteader Festival annually.
See: nourishedroots.ca
Prairie Grass Fed Meats - northeast of Arborg
The Simundsson Farm is a 4th generation farm in
operation since 1901, offering beef and lamb products
raised the Natural way – grass fed. Pre-order,
Farm Gate sales & delivery options available.
See: prairiegrassfed.com or call: 1-888-376-2369
Taking Hwy 8 to rest, to learn and
for tasty treats!
Cloverdale Crafts School at Cloverdale B & B
- east off Hwy 8 on Cloverdale Rd.
A place to experience, learn, appreciate & develop skills
in music, art, crafts, gardening, cooking & dance.
Classes promote the cultivation of heritage & artisan
knowledge, ideas & skills thru high quality instruction.
Stay at this B & B for a restful country experience.
Call: 1-866-341-4827 or see: cloverdalefarm.ca
Interlake Meadows Farm - 1 1/4 Mile west of Hwy 8
on Rd 116 (Camp Morton RD)
Grass-fed beef, Pastured chickens, Free range eggs,
berries for picking. Call: 204-642-9623
See: interlakemeadowsfarm.com
Integrity Foods -10 km. north of Riverton
See description on page 60
Call 1-866-378-2887 or see: integrityfoods.ca
[GPS-N51 04.947 W097 16.560]
Looking for food, artisan products
Markets up Hwy 9
Skinners Locks Market
- 608 River Rd, Skinners Restaurant parking lot in Lockport
Skinner’s Locks Market is your destination this summer.
This unique outdoor market is Open Sundays, from June 12th
– Sept. 11th, from 12:00 - 5:00 pm. Featuring unique artisans,
crafters, home bakers, soap, jewellery, artists and much more.
Fresh Manitoba vegetables when ready.Visit the market, enjoy
a Skinner’s hotdog or ice cream, relax at the park and check out
the historic St. Andrews Lock & Dam. Ample free parking.
Open rain or shine. See: facebook.com/skinnerslocksmarket.
Mallard Duck Park Farmer's Market - 8960 Hwy 9
Petersfield Community Club holds a weekly market every
Sunday for your shopping pleasure. Products range from
fresh fruit, veggies, baked goods, ice cream, local artisan
products, tasty tidbits food. Epicure, Pampered Chef,Tupperware
& others. Every Sunday June 26th - Sept 4th, 10am-3pm.
Interested Vendors call: Sandra 204-485-6069
U-picks - Always remember to phone the farm before you go so you are not disappointed
and find them closed or out of berries. Here are some of our operators:
Name
Location
Phone Number
What We Offer
Arnes area
Camp Morton
Lockport area
312 Railway Ave., Warren
204-378-5429
204-642-9623
204-757-9153
204-467-8672
Strawberries
Strawberries, raspberries
Raspberries, saskatoons, Evans sour cherries
Pickup only. U-Pick at Grosse Isle interlakesasktoons.com
Boundary Creek Farms
Jasperson’s Greenhouse & Nursery
Jonathon Farms
Knor’s Garden Korner
Winnipeg Beach
Stonewall Area
Teulon Area
Teulon Area
204-389-4146
204-467-9843
204-804-2930
204-866-2857
Vegetables, other foods
Bedding plants, trees & shrubs, fresh veggies
Assorted vegetables
Assorted vegetables
Farmer’s Market:
Farmers Market map: www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/food/upick/farm_mkt_web.pdf
Country Market at Stewart
Century Farm
Hwy 6, Warren area
Marche St Laurent Market
Hwy 6, St. Laurent [email protected] Fri 4-8 pm, Sat/Sun 10-3 pm May Long-Thanksgiving
Berry Farms:
Anderson Berries
Interlake Meadows Farm
Pic-n-Pay Lockport Berries
Interlake Saskatoon’s
Vegetable Gardens:
204-322-5364
Fri- 4-7, Sun 9-12
June 3 - Sept
Lundar
Goose Statue Hwy 6
204-762-5883
Tues. & Fri.
Mid July - early September
Teulon & Area
Hwy 7 by Co-op
204-886-2857
Fridays
July 3 - September 4
Arborg
292 Main Street
204-376-3300
Friday 10-2pm
June 17 - September 9
Skinner’s Locks Market
Hwy 44 - 608 River Road, Lockport
204-485-2335
Selkirk Waterfront
Eveline St., Selkirk
204-482-8047
Saturday 10-2pm
July 2nd to Sept 24 Rain/Shine
sncfarmersmarket.com
Petersfield
Mallard Duck Park
204-485-6069
Sundays 10-3pm
Fresh vegetables, artisan products
Whytewold Emporium
190 Gimli Rd.
204-389-4567
Sunday
Gimli Harbour
Off 1st Ave.
204-254-5660
Sat. 9:30-2:30pm
June - Mid Sept Weather permitting
Sat. & Sun.
May - October
Arnes
10 miles N of Gimli 222 204-642-5411
See Craft Sales and off season Farmer’s Market in the Event Listing
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Cool Dozen Micro
Golf in Selkirk
Play, party, shop and other unique services you'll need when you come to visit us!
Cool Dozen Micro Golf
– Selkirk Town Plaza, Unit 104-366 Main St, Selkirk
Looking for a challenge? Indoor mini golf with a wild twist!
This tropical escape is for experienced & novice golfers.
The size of the greens, banking & elevation changes,
waterfall, jump hole and sand traps all work to create
Manitoba's finest golf playground, an enjoyable & exciting
challenge for all ages. It’s a great place for a party, family
event, team windup, Community & Charity fundraisers
available… just ask us! Catering options. Open 7 days a
week. Call today: 204-785-PUTT (7888). See: cdmgolf.ca
Laser Jungle – 311-1st St. E, Stonewall
Let the kids blow off some steam
Laser Jungle is the BEST Laser Tag experience in
Manitoba specializing in private parties, group events
and real FUN! Play tag in a jungle themed arena with
one on one action or team game play. Great fun for
all ages 7 & up and great exercise for adults. Party
packages are available for groups with games, food
and space. Go to: laserjungle.com or call 204-467-7529.
[GPS-N50 08.115 W097 19.517]
Quarry Bowling Lanes – 369 - 1st St. E, Stonewall
Strike! Spare! Rack up those points! When was the last
time you went bowling? Bowling - great for a family,
party or friends. Glow bowl in the evenings on weekends.
With automatic scoring the hard work is done for you.
League bowling for all ages and all levels of skill. It is
never too late to try – great way to spend some time when
it's cold outside. Laundromat attached. Call: 204-467-8218.
West Interlake Trading Co.
West Interlake Trading Co.
– Warren area
Are you looking for a unique
country experience? Perhaps a
trip to a farm? Are you planning a
reunion or a convention and are
looking for side trips that offer a
new and exciting experience?
We can help you put an event
together, offering an assortment
of activities for various group
sizes! Call: 204-461-4040.
Shop Local, Spend Local, Support Local
www.fisherbranchchamber.com
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Shop till you Drop
Whytewold
Emporium Greenhouse
– 190 Gimli Rd,Whytewold
Find some of the most intriguing
displays of flowers and vegetables
along with custom container planting
for your garden at the cottage or at home.
Healthy locally grown, with some very distinct
and unique flowers available, so make sure to
Global Garage & Art House – 307 Main St.,Stonewall stop in and fill up on your garden supplies here.
Carrying a variety of home decor, jewelry and art this Open daily from May 1st to July.We do not sell
shop is waiting for you. Garage & Art House is a Social any pesticides. Call: 204-389-4567 after May 1st.
Enterprise Initiative of ARRIS, Community Living
H.P.Tergesen’s & Sons – 82 -1st Ave., Gimli
Interlake Branch. Community Living – Interlake Inc.
A store is just a store, unless it is Tergesen’s general
is a non-profit organization that supports people
store in Gimli! As the oldest operating general store
living with disabilities. Call: 204-467-9620,
in Manitoba and an excellent example of a rural
see: facebook.com/globalgarageandarthouse
community store,Tergesen’s is an institution, a must
Whytewold
Emporium
see
for
visitors
to
the
Interlake.
Built
in
1899
on
the
The Grande Bazaar – 310 Main St.,Stonewall
Greenhouse
corner of First Ave & Centre St, it is now owned and
Eclectic, stimulating, artsy are some of the words
operated by the fourth generation of the Tergesen family.
that fits this NEW shop in Stonewall. Re-purposed
A shopping Mecca for visitors looking for a unique piece of
past treasures, art works from local artists, funky
Gimli, they carry a wide range of books (especially on Icelandic
jewellery all at this Fair Trade Store awaits your
Culture and the Interlake area/ Manitoba area. Family clothing and
shopping pleasure. Looking for something special? beach wear, along with a varied offering of gift ware.With many
Stop by, perhaps you can order it or find it there in original fixtures, polished hardwood floors and punched tin siding
the shop.They would be pleased to search for just it retains the old time look inside and out. Became one of the first
the right piece to fit your style. Call: 204-467-7030 “Century Businesses”recognized by the Manitoba Government in
or see: facebook.com/bazaar01/?fref=ts
2012. Call: 204-642-5958 or Email: [email protected]
Sabados Greenhouse
– Hwy 6 to PR 229 [ Road 108 North] turn east for 6 km.
Looking for something different for planting at your
Cottage or home? You don’t have to bring your
summer flowers from the city when you wish to
landscape at the cottage…Check out this Lundar
area greenhouse at 20003 Road 108 North.
Call: 204-762-5879 or see: sabadosgreenhouse.ca
PHONE: 204.389-2342 • CELL: 204.792.6459 • EMAIL: grushka.mymts.net
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An Intriguing MIX of SERVICES
Gaynor Family Regional Library
– 806 Manitoba Ave, Selkirk
What an awesome destination for visitors to the area
looking for Tourism information,WiFi access, or to enjoy
a speciality tea or coffee and some bakery treats in a
truly unique atmosphere.The library and grounds were
awarded three Green Globes for environmental design,
operation and management.The Urban Prairie will offer
new interpretive signage and an outdoor classroom
opening in 2016. See “Hitting the Trails”for more info.
The library is open Tuesday through Friday from
9:30am to 9:00pm, Saturday from 9:30am to 5pm and
Sunday 1pm to 5pm. See: gfrl.org or 204-482-3522.
Grushka Gutters – Wpg Beach & area
You've made the big step! You've invested in real estate at
the lake. Be it a vacation home or a full time residence
you may need repairs to your gutters, eavestroughing or
downspouts.This reliable, trust worthy business will be
glad to help you out with your repairs. Call or Email Fred
for a quote and get your investment fixed up so you can
enjoy and relax this summer.
Call: 204-792-6459 or email: [email protected]
Ingrid Bennett – Realtor
Creating smiles that will MOVE you! Are you looking
for that life changing event… Buying a HOME?
Talk to Ingrid Bennett, Realtor. Broker-Arborg office
Interlake Real Estate. 1-888-642-8501.
Red River along River Road
Red River North Tourism
– supports Tourism Initiatives in the Red River north area
Fun, heritage and many adventures will be found as you
travel along the Red River area from Winnipeg to the mouth
of Lake Winnipeg. During the early days of exploration of
western Canada many Aboriginal peoples from this area
assisted the Red River settlers that arrived with the fur trade.
Fairs & Festivals celebrate the Scottish heritage of early
settlers, along with the Agricultural stories of the area. Known
as a source of some of the best and biggest Cat fish the Red
River keeps visitors coming back year after year. Amazing
sandy beaches, hidden nature retreats, walking trails, and
history galore are found throughout this tourism destination.
See: redrivernorthtourism.com for events and attractions.
Red River West- Red River Corridor
The Red River as a destination for travelers is a great route for
heritage and beautiful scenery. Covering the Red River from the
US- Canada border through to the mouth of Lake Winnipeg
this group is a think tank of tourism ideas.This natural
environment is packed full of tourism adventures to enjoy.Take
a walk, absorb the heritage, learn in both official languages.
Keeping what we have for future generations and for you, our
visitor, go out enjoy and explore. Partake in the newest tour- the
“Flood Tour”to view how high the Red River gets each spring.
See how the Red River takes on a life of its own as spring
breakup comes. All from safe, designated sites.
For self-guided tours see: www.routesonthered.ca.
When visiting our Interlake communities stop by a local shop – find a treasure that changes
your visit into a life long memory, pick up supplies and food when camping or stop by for a
meal instead of cooking during your vacation.
Support our Interlake Chamber members
Name of Chamber of Commerce
Events
Contact Information
Arborg & District Chamber
Christmas Lights Contest
[email protected]
Ashern & District Chamber
Community BBQ, Pancake Breakfast
at Rodeo, Welcome Wagon Gift Baskets
or see: ashern.ca
Fisher Branch Chamber
Support Multiple Community Events
Promotion of the Community
Call: 204-372-6025
see: rmoffisher.com/localbusiness.asp
Riverton & District Chamber
Hosts Christmas Dinner & Dance
Shop Local Christmas Program
[email protected]
or see: rivertoncanada.com/business
Selkirk Biz
Sponsor- Triple S Fair & Rodeo Parade in July
Black Friday Weekend
Visit: selkirkbiz.ca
Call: 204-482-7176
Stonewall & District Chamber
Sponsor - “Festival of Lights Santa Clause Parade” Visit: stonewallchamber.com
Teulon & District Chamber
Sponsor - “Holiday Magic Parade of Lights”
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Call: 204-886-3910
or Email: [email protected]
Woodlands Community Development Corporation
Phone: (204) 383-5679 I www.rmwoodlands.info
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Children playing in the
RM of Woodlands
J.B. Photography
Welcome to our Interlake life! Find the BEAT that fits you!
Embrace nature, discover heritage, explore the arts & culture... our communities offer a
lifestyle that embraces this and more. Enjoy yourselves, we want you to feel like you have
come home. On the Interlake map on pages 99-100, check the locations of our communities.
Here's OUR top reasons to come see us!
Come play in the RM of Rosser
★ Site of Inkster Junction, the train station the Prairie Dog Central Railway calls home. It is found on Prairie Dog Road just
inside the Perimeter Highway.Take the vintage trek across the prairies.
★ Both Players Golf course & Bel Acres Golf & Country Club are great golfing Getaways, close to Winnipeg.
Wonderful dining facilities available as well.
★ Little Mountain Sportsplex- great site for regular slowpitch and tournament play.
★ Home to Six Pines Ranch tours, Halloween Haunts and Petting Zoo- great place for fun for families of all ages.
★ Riding Stables,artisans, Lilyfield United Church [1907], a Mb. Heritage site.
★ Visit the hamlets of Rosser and Meadows to enjoy a “true country feeling”- and delicious Fall Suppers.
★ The Pinkerton’s TV series, was taped in Grosse Isle at the Prairie Dog Site, Community Hall etc
Go to: rmofrosser.com [GPS-N49 59.401 W097 26.907] - Prepared by Interlake Tourism
Go West to the RM of Woodlands!
★ Enjoy summer weekends, small town charm & hospitality, visit the Warren Lions Park built by the Warren & District
Lions Club-antique agricultural display in the Heritage Park, the Manitoba Lions Memorial, skateboard & playground.
★ Tour the West Interlake Trading Company's wood grain elevator, learn the role of this prairie sentinel!
★ Swing by South Interlake Golf & Country Club, for a challenging 18 hole golf experience. Beautiful course,
picturesque Clubhouse!
★ Stay at our campgrounds [Rubber Ducky Resort & Miami Beach].
★ Visit Woodlands Pioneer Museum with artifacts, a heritage school, church & homestead buildings.
★ Go by snowmobile, ATV or by car, get off the beaten track, see the country. Waving wheat fields, sandy Lake Manitoba
shoreline, abundant hunting & birding opportunities. Come explore!
★ Watch for unique Agriculture/ culinary “Experiences” coming soon
Go to: rmwoodlands.info [GPS-N50 12.428 W097 39.626] - Submitted by the RM of Woodlands
Strong Metis connection to their culture in the RM of St. Laurent
★ A strong Metis culture exists here, being one of the largest Metis communities in Manitoba. Exhibits of the Metis culture
was in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC, soon to be exhibited at home.
★ Was a Saulteaux and Metis fishing site when first visited by Roman Catholic priests in 1826.
★ Commercial fishing has played a large part of the lifeblood
of this RM since its inception in 1882.
★ In winter the Manipogo Festival celebrates the legend of the sea serpent, Manipogo- first sighted in 1908, last sighted in 2012.
★ Summer festivals- Metis Days celebrates the unique Metis culture and nature of the area while the Oak Point Music
Festival features music & slow-pitch tourney.
★ In the northwest corner of the RM at Oak Point a heritage
marker denotes the one time-northern most tip of the postage stamp sized Province of Manitoba.
★ Nature walks, public beaches, sandy beaches,fishing, golfing, bonfires, ice fishing, snowmobiling, sunrises & golden sunsets.
Go to: rmofstlaurent.ca (Services in French and English) - Submitted by RM of St. Laurent
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A Visit to Lundar & the RM of Coldwell
★ Where life holds a quiet & peaceful existence- a true
country life – a great place to visit or live.
★ Enjoy wide open spaces, close to great beaches at Lundar Provincial
Park & a great 18 hole golf course on the west side of Hwy.6.
★ Enjoy the new signage on the Lundar Self- guided Interpretive
Trail at Lundar Provincial Park
★ There is a Goose Refuge southwest of Lundar.
The Lundar Goose Shoot each fall brings International
visitors to compete along with the locals.
★ The Lundar Agricultural Fair, home to the Miss Interlake
Pageant held the second weekend in June.
★ Local produce available at a twice weekly Farmers market
from July to Sept. at the Goose Statue on Hwy. 6 which
showcases a top feature of the area- Canada Geese.
★ A Junior Olympic size Swimming Pool. We pride ourselves
on a friendly welcome to our “Age Friendly Community”.
★ J5 Johnson Enterprises Farming Tour west of town.
Go to: lundar.ca for more info. - Submitted by the RM of Coldwell
A place for all seasons… A place for all
reasons in the RM of West Interlake
★ Eriksdale has the only Creamery Museum in Manitoba which
hosts an Annual Creamery Days every August, along with a
fair & rodeo.
★ Abundant Geo-cache sites for outdoor treasure hunting
off the beaten track. Historical Walking Tours of Eriksdale
and Museum Tours from museum.
★ Check out the Ashern Pioneer Museum with their
Thresherman’s Reunion in September.
★ Ashern serves as a major trade center in the Northwest
Interlake, offers a variety of retail stores & businesses,
junction of Hwy 6 & PR 325.
★ Ashern is Rodeo central on Labour Day weekend - starts
Friday night with events to watch and participate in.
A petting zoo, breakfasts, dances, fireworks and a midway.
★ The Murals of Erikdale were painted by local artists at
2 locations - along the recreation center and the small ECU
building.There are now 10+ murals depicting our history.
★ Moggey’s Cabin was the hideout for Percy Moggey’s when
he was on the loose as the first convict to escape over Stony
Mountain Penitentiary’s Wall.“Over the Prison Wall” tells
his story as the Manitoba convict to remain free the longest.
★ McEwen Park is a quiet Wayside Park, peaceful setting with
serviced and unserviced campsites. Up the road you’ll find
Ashern Sharptail Park that’s great for camping and picnicking.
★ “Best kept secrets” -Oak Bay Lodge, Lake Manitoba Narrows
& Silver Bay situated on Lake Manitoba, sandy beaches, clear
blue water & numerous sand bars- great swimming spots.
★ Paradise for outdoor recreation- camping, fishing, 4-wheeling
& snowmobiling. A hunters paradise for geese, ducks and
sharptail grouse along with deer, elk, moose & bear.
★ August long weekend is about the Eriksdale Giant Community
Yard Sale held annually on the Saturday with 30+ sites each year.
Go to: rmofwestinterlake.com
- Submitted by the RM of West Interlake
Mar 19 & 20 Ashern Winter Carnival Weekend
May 21
Mud Bog Ride
Ashern & District Chamber of Commerce
June 30
Community Yard Sale & BBQ
July 30
Ashern Boat Derby
Sept 2-4
Ashern Rodeo Weekend
Sept 11
Ashern’s 24th Annual Mini
Threshermen’s Reunion
Nov 25
Counrty Christmas Craft Sale
Dec 3
“Santa Claus is Coming to Town”
March 25
April 9
May 7
July 30
Aug 6
Aug 19-21
Sept 4
Oct 15
Nov 19
Eriksdale Game & Fish Fishing Derby
Canadian Cancer Society
Variety Show and Dinner
Manitoba Hydro/Royal Winnipeg
Ballet - Satellite Dance Recital
Eriksdale Giant Community Yard Sale
Eriksdale Equestrian Society Annual
Horse Show
Eriksdale Annual Creamery Days
Fair & Rodeo
Eriksdale Corn Roast
20th Annual Boyz N’ Bullz
Eriksdale Museum Christmas Craft
& Home Based Business Sale
Visit us at: www.rmofwestinterlake.com
for more info and a full list of events.
Eriksdale Office (Main)
Ashern Office
204-739-2666
204-768-2641
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Steep Rock Cliffs
A “View” of the RM of Gramhamdale
★ Steep Rock Limestone Cliffs – awesome when you walk on them or see the reflection from the water. Watching a
sunset from here is a special occasion. A bed of crocuses peeks through the snow each spring on the top of the cliffs.
★ Steep Rock Beach Park -a great place to get away and relax during your camping vacation.
★ St. Martin & Gypsumville residents are living on or in an Asteroid crater- the largest in Western Canada.The crater was
created about 214 Million years ago, and is one of the best preserved in Canada & one of two or three best in the world.
★ Explore the heritage of the area at the Moosehorn Museum.
★ Wayside Park in Moosehorn is home to the tallest flag pole in the Interlake.
★ There are 1,007 kms of well-groomed snowmobile trails of which 95% are bush.
★ Hilbre Beach boat launch - travel the shores of Lake St. Martin and enjoy a day of fishing.
★ Fairford Bridge is a great spot for fishing and photo opportunity of gulls,
pelicans and loons with Benson’s Big Rock Resort great for getaways of all kinds.
★ A great area for hunting enthusiasts for waterfowl and big game.
See: grahamdale.ca - Submitted by the RM of Grahamdale
Reclaiming in the RM of Rockwood
★ World renowned Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre- over 36 sq.km
of reclaimed wetlands on Hwy 67– just 15 minutes north of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
★ Stony Mountain Ski Hill “Celebrating over 25 years” of Skiing and Snowboarding.
Embrace winter. Snowboard & ski equipment rentals.
★ Prairie Dog Central Railway stops in Grosse Isle where the Interlake Pioneer Trail starts with hiking, biking, birdwatching.
★ Boonstra Berry Farm- U-pick farm, strawberries & raspberries and Halloween Corn Maze.
★ The Fox Tower, one of Rockwood’s Heritage places can be can be toured daily, located just East of Stonewall at 76135 Rd 8E.
★ Brant Argyle School in Argyle, built in 1914 is a rare survivor, historically. Still used as a school & the only one of its kind
in Manitoba & possibility Canada.
★ South Interlake/ Rockwood Ag Society “ Red Barn” becomes a gathering place for Ag interests.
★ Norris Lake Campgrounds. Enjoy many hours of leisure doing boating, camping and fishing.
Located in the Northern part of the R.M. of Rockwood.
★ Wm. Kurelek Monument and Park (corner of Hwy 7 & 67) celebrating a local Interlake artist
See: rockwood.ca - Submitted by the RM of Rockwood
www.rockwood.ca
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TOWN OF TEULON 2016 UPCOMING EVENTS
St. Cyprian Anglican Church Beef Dinner and Dance
April 16
Springfest Craft Sale
April 30 • 10am – 3pm • Teulon-Rockwood Centennial Centre
Canada Day
July 1, Noon – Dusk • Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Park
Manitoba Day at the Teulon and District Museum
May 12 • 1pm – 3pm • Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Park
Teulon and District Museum Tea
July 9 • 1pm – 3pm • Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Park
Messtival
Aug. 6 • Noon to 4pm • Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Park
Teulon Truck and Tractor Pull
Aug. 13 & 14 • Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Park
Liliane Baron South Interlake Breast Cancer Walk
Sept. 11 • Starts at Noon • L.J. Baron Realty (#62 Main St.)
Pumpkinfest
Sept. 24 • 10am – 4pm • Teulon-Rockwood Centennial Centre
Teulon Rodeo
Aug. 2016 • Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Park
Teulon and District Museum celebrates Cultural Days
Oct. 2 • 1pm – 3pm
Green Acres Art Centre Mall in the Hall
Nov. 5 • 10am – 3pm • Teulon-Rockwood Centennial Centre
Winterfest Craft Sale
Nov. 18 & 19 • Teulon-Rockwood Centennial Centre
Teulon and Area Farmers Market
Fridays at 3pm • Starting July 15, #7 Highway
www.teulon.ca I 204.886.2314
Photo Credits: Chris Hornby, Teresa Bellows, Joyce Persowich, Teulon Tribune, Larry Nelson
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Kilns at Quarry Park
Heritage Arts Centre
Finding stone in the Town of Stonewall
★ Quarry Park Heritage Arts Centre- rebuilt from ashes, this new building will tell the history of the area quarries and
offers an amazing site for hosting events, dinner theatre, the arts & museum tours.
★ The McLeod Tea House- historical home on Main St. offering a traditional Tea house experience with a unique gift shop
and seasonal veranda overlooking the garden.
★ View buildings of stone - Town of Stonewall Office, RM of Rockwood office,
Old Post Office, former general store, several churches and homes.
★ Quarry Park – a jewel of a recreational site with ball diamonds, Kinsmen Lake, campgrounds, great recreation facilities at
the Stonewall Arena, Curling Rink and Soccer fields.
★ Tree lined streets, small town atmosphere with stores and shops of a larger community.
★ Go to: stonewall.ca - Submitted by Town of Stonewall
Exploring in the Town of Teulon
★ Charles C. Castle was instrumental in bringing the railroad to Teulon and the residents
asked him to name their community which he did.Teulon was his wife’s maiden name.
★ Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Park & Campground - a great spot for summer fun.
★ Enjoy walking paths and new interpretive signage on Crescent Creek Trail.
★ Teulon and District Museum celebrates life in the Teulon district with the Dr. Hunter house as a cornerstone.
★ Thrill at the roar and excitement of the big trucks and tractors at the Teulon Truck and Tractor Pull each August.
★ Canada Day -July 1- Celebrate Canada’s birthday in Green Acres Park.
★ The Teulon Golf and Country Club is a gem, welcoming all swingers to their greens.
An 18 hole well established course - enjoy “chasing” that ball around the fairways.
Go to: teulon.ca [GPS-N50 23.128 W097 15.659] - Submitted by the Town of Teulon
Nature Calls You to the RM of Armstrong
★ Warm and friendly folks await you.
★ World renowned Narcisse Snake Dens- see nature unfolding each spring as the snakes wake up to the mating season.
★ Inwood has one of the best 18 hole golf courses in the Interlake
★ An abundance of natural flora and fauna- untold beauty and unique experiences
★ A hotbed of birding opportunities with new trails being developed, such as the Clematis trail with new interpretive
signage and trails in place in 2016, also excellent for watchable wildlife
★ Looking for ATV'ing, hiking/ biking? Travel the Interlake Pioneer Trail through Inwood, Narcisse and north.
★ Wayside parks at Meleb, Fraserwood and Inwood, are great for picnics and rest stops.
★ Ukrainian & Polish heritage are showcased, along with some mighty good food!
See: rmofarmstrong.com [GPS-N50 30.418 W097 29.727] - Submitted by the RM of Armstrong
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Fisher Bay
Nature Abounds in the RM of Fisher
★ We have vast areas of wildlife management land with multiple species of birds and animal residents of our boreal forests.
Great for birders as well as hunters.
★ The Fisher Branch Golf Course is 2 miles south of Fisher Branch & offers some unique, well treed lined fairways.
★ Cross country ski trails in the winter time.
★ Fisher Branch Golf Course-a fully serviced RV Park- sewer, water & electrical with sites adjacent to the Golf course.
★ Fisherton Ranch Rodeo, northwest of Fisher Branch is held annually each August long weekend, bringing competitors
from far and near. Break out your western duds and join us.
★ Winter brings a new spirit- of riding across the well groomed trails of the Northern Trail Blazers. Come for a visit & ride our trails.
★ Stay at one of our area’s Bed & Breakfasts that offer a variety of options for your comfort.
Go to: rmoffisher.com. [GPS-N51 04.945 W097 36.705] - Submitted by Fisher representative
Talk through the ages at Fisher River Cree Nation
★ Community Celebration held on August long weekend each year
★ Treaty Days held the end of July, with Fisher River Pow Wow - a celebration of Aboriginal culture held the 3 days following
the Community Celebration. View the colour and pageantry as dance, drumming and singing competitions take place.
★ Leigh Cochrane Memorial Visitors Centre is a perfect backdrop for the celebrations or to stop in for a relaxing rest by the Fisher River.
★ New nature refuge and Fisher Bay Provincial Park established to protect the ecological areas in and around Fisher Bay,
Moose Island. Go to: fisherriver.com - Submitted by Fisher River Economic Development Corporation
Seeing the Town of Arborg through new eyes!
★ Arborg Credit Union Aquatic Park is the only one of its kind in the Interlake. With spray features, three wild slides and
the “pool” you’ll have a “splashing good time”! Picnic area on site.
★ The World’s Largest Curling Rock- the “ROCK” towers at over 12’ from its base and reaches over 50’ in circumference,
celebrating the long history of excellence in curling.
★ Walking trails are wonderful with over 6 kms. of trails for a leisurely stroll or brisk walk with a path along the Icelandic
River including a walking bridge to the Heritage Village.
★ NEW Star Attraction! Come explore the Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage Village, a gift to the eyes, a store of
knowledge of life on the prairies in a small town village setting.
★ Communities in Bloom brings colour and textures. Achieving a 5 out of 5 rating several years makes for an attractive,
pleasant place to live and visit. Come stay for awhile.
★ Sporting facilities and activities provide visitors and residents with opportunities to connect with their neighbours,
meet new friends and welcome visitors to our town.
Go to: townofarborg.com [GPS-N50 54.415 W097 13.244] - Submitted by the Town of Arborg
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A Haven for Nature in the RM of Bifrost-Riverton
★ Riverton is home to Manitoba’s largest moose - “Lundi Moose”
which sits on the grounds of the Riverton Transportation & Heritage Centre.
★ Hnausa Provincial Park on Lake Winnipeg has sandy beach, playground, dock/ marina for boats.
★ Arnheidarstadir, a Historical Site monument,is located east of Arborg on Highway 68, honours Johann Magnus
Bjarnason, noted pioneer, author, poet and teacher.
★ The scenic Icelandic River, marshes and creeks excellent for hunting and fishing & birding.
★ Betsy Ramsay Gravesite, in the Sandy Bar area, is a municipal heritage site honouring John and Betsy Ramsay,
for their help with the early settlers in the area.
★ Ledwyn Pioneers Monument commemorates immigrants from Ukraine, Poland, Iceland, Germany and Britain who
arrived starting in 1907. Ledwyn once had four stores, a hall, and a post office.
★ Icelandic walking bridge is open in Riverton, complete with LED lights for nighttime walks and
.seating in the middle of the bridge, over the center pier that remained from the old bridge.
★ Statue of the Sigtryggur Jónasson,“The Father of New Iceland”, stands proudly beside the new bridge.
★ Gateway and last minute shopping before Hecla/ Grindstone/ Beaver Creek parks.
Go to: rivertoncanada.com [GPS-N50 59.768 W096 59.975]
Go to: rmbifrost.com [GPS-N50 54.426 W097 13.255] - Submitted by the RM of Bifrost-Riverton
The Canalta Selkirk is Now Open.
Consumers rated
five Canalta Hotels
in Saskatchewan in the
top ten – out of 200!
March 2015
All the great amenities and signature service you’ve come to expect from Canalta Hotels are now
available in Selkirk. Our brand new hotel features a heated indoor pool, hot tub, fitness centre,
meeting room, and business centre. You’ll enjoy all the perks of being a Canalta Hotels guest during
your stay including free Wi-Fi, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, and warm buttery
popcorn. We are conveniently located near Highway 9 and close to Boston Pizza, Tim Horton’s and
Canadian Tire.
Go to canaltahotels.com for locations
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or call 1-844-484-7474 to book.
Living & Playing in the RM of West St. Paul
Lower Fort Garry
★ West St. Paul has a very strong cultural and recreational backbone with newly constructed
National Historic Site
community centre, numerous parks and sports venues within boundaries.
★ Playgrounds, tennis courts, curling club with four ice sheets, and six baseball diamonds.
★ Perimeter Driving Range available for golfers.
★ Royal Manitoba Yacht Club and Marina, and another boat launch just south on the Perimeter Highway
and Provincial Trunk Highway 9 are available for boaters.
Go to: weststpaul.com - Prepared by Interlake Tourism Association
A Trek into history in the RM of St. Andrews
★ Visit Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, relive the fur trade era at the oldest stone fort still intact in North America.
Costumed staff, re-enact life & times of the Hudson’s Bay Company.
★ St. Andrews Heritage Centre & Rectory, a hidden treasure for history seekers to discover. Located at 374 River Rd.
programming underway for 2016.
★ Discover the 1st road in Manitoba- take a drive along River Road, read the interpretive panels telling the story of this area.
★ St. Andrews Lock & Dam, one of only two in the world - more info in page 34-37.
★ Larters at St. Andrews- first class facility for 18 holes of golf, practice facility, clubhouse, coffee shop/lounge, dining &
banquet facility. Full service pro-shop, winter golf school. Challenge & enjoyment for all players.
★ Cats on the Red - Canada’s leading authority for fishing charters on the Red River for the “Legendary” channel
catfish & trophy walleye!
Go to: rmofstandrews.com - Submitted by Red River North Tourism
St. Andrews Lock and Dam “Lockport Bridge”
Scenic Waterways I Rich in History and Heritage
Camping I Great Fishing I Sightseeing
First Class Golf Courses
River Road Parkway is classified as a heritage park and is a popular drive
along provincial road 238, offering many scenic views of the Red River
Petersfield Community Club Summer Market, located on Hwy #9 in
Petersfield. Open Sundays, from June 26th – Sept. 4th from 10am - 3pm.
www.facebook.com/PetersfieldCommunityClubsSummerMarket
Skinner’s Locks Market located on River Road in Lockport.
Open Sundays, from June 12th – Sept. 11th from noon-5pm.
www.facebook.com/SkinnersLocksMarket
www.rmofstandrews.com
Twitter@RMofstandrews
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Dunnottar piers
Photo: G. Barrette
Visiting the Village of Dunnottar
★ Chalet Beach with its ice fishing huts becomes a new winter village each year.
★ Wonderful sandy beaches in summer with the traditional Wooden Piers reaching out into Lake Winnipeg.
★ Bird Watching opportunities in the village.
★ Ponemah Station & Dunnottar train station celebrates Heritage and art.Tells the story of the “Daddy Train” and the
history of the “destination” for summer fun.
★ Artesian well – people have come for years from miles around to get water here.
Go to: dunnottar.ca - Submitted by Whytewold Emporium
Happenings in the City of Selkirk
★ Enjoy Summer Entertainment all summer long at the one of Manitoba’s most picturesque outdoor concert
venues (Events are always free)
★ Experience master angler fishing on or off shore for world-class Green Backs and Monster Catfish
★ Celebrating Canada Day in Selkirk is a must! Entertainment, Kids Zone, Games and the best Fireworks in the Interlake!
Only 20 minutes North of Winnipeg
★ Marine Museum of Manitoba, hosts six historic ships including the S.S. Keenora, Manitoba’s oldest
Steamship, perhaps you will feel the presence of her ghost!
★ Selkirk Park, on the Red River, has a campground, boat launch, skate park, Manitoba’s largest outdoor pool
& splash pad, fairgrounds, walking trails & more!
★ The Red River is a Canadian Heritage River- a destination for many visitors
★ Selkirk Lift Bridge, circa 1935, spans the Red River at Selkirk, replacing the old ferry
★ Historic sites featured in tour book along with the RM of St. Andrews & RM of St. Clements.
★ Chuck the Channel Cat- standing 11 metres high, proclaiming Selkirk as the Catfish Capital of North America.
Go to: myselkirk.ca [GPS-N50 08.627 W096 52.434] - Submitted by Red River North Tourism
• WHAT’S HAPPENING IN 2016 •
Local food, quality entertainment & fun for the whole family
FREE EVENTS
Saturday June 18
Friday July 1
Ray St. Germain
Canada Day Celebrations
Entertainment Featuring “Whole Lotta Angus”
AC/DC tribute band
Games, Kids Zone, Fireworks and more!
Saturday July 23
Munticultural Extravaganza
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BRING A LAWN
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Games, Kids Zone, Fireworks and more!
Featuring Dreams & Rumors (Fleetwood Mac tribute)
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Gimli Harbour
Summer Haven at Winnipeg Beach
★ For 100+ years the Town of Winnipeg Beach has been a
haven for summer vacationers.
★ Winnipeg Beach bandstand features live entertainment
every weekend all summer long
(see line up - inside back cover).
★ Mile long sandy beach stretching along Lake Winnipeg shoreline.
★ Historic water tower and the Boardwalk are highlights of this
beach town along with the Whispering Giant carved statue.
★ Beautiful marina, skate park, restaurants offering a wide
variety of menus & many unique shops.
★ Beautiful green space- a rebuilt & redesigned Winnipeg
Beach Provincial Park & Campground.This is a fully
accessible campground with wheelchair accessible showers,
paved roads, 120 fully serviced sites, larger than normal,
allowing for the larger RV models. Provincial Park is a
5 minutes walk to the Bandstand, shops, restaurants
& services of Winnipeg Beach making it an enviro
friendly place to stay.
Go to: winnipegbeach.ca [GPS-N50 29.800 W096 58.062]
- Submitted by Town of Winnipeg Beach
Visiting Iceland in the RM of Gimli
★ “ISLENDINGADAGURINN” [Icelandic Festival]
Celebrated 126 years in 2015 - it is the 2nd longest-running
cultural festivals in North America celebrating culture &
heritage of the Icelandic settlers. Parade, arts, music, poetry,
crafts, midway, sandcastle contest, fireworks and an
authentic Viking Village experience. Try your hand at
making Chainmail!
★ The Sea Wall Murals- a gift from the Gimli Art Club, has
over 60 murals forming the outdoor gallery depicting
events, culture, heritage, beauty and landscapes of
the Interlake.
★ The annual Gimli Film Festival in July is one of Canada’s
premiere film festivals. Various locations. Unique nightly
viewings of films on the beach as the screen rises out
of the waves of Lake Winnipeg.
★ Three special Saturdays this summer feature a Beach
Bash evening so bring your lawn chair, relax and enjoy
the evening at the beach
★ Cultural flavour, small town hospitality in a unique
Waterfront business district, year round. Fabulous
restaurants, intriguing shops & sites, museums, galleries
with the lake as a backdrop.
★ Home of the Namao- research vessel berthed in the
Gimli Marina, built at Riverton Boat Works to do research
on Lake Winnipeg.
★ Go to: www.gimli.ca [GPS-N50 38.047 W096 59.255]
- Submitted by the RM of Gimli
May 28
June 11-12
July 2 - 3
July 9
July 10
July 7- 10
Ride for Dad
Wave Artists Studio Tour
Canada Day Celebrations
Lobsterfest
Cruisin' Gimli Beach Car Show
EAA B-17 Aluminum Overcast
(Authentic World War 11 B-17
Flying Fortress Bomber)
Western Canadian Tour
July 16
Gimli Beach Bash
Kenny Shields with Streetheart
July 20 - 24 Gimli Film Festival
July 22- 24 Rotary Book Sale
July 29-Aug 1 "Islendingadagurinn"
Gimli Elvis Fest
Aug 6 - 7
Aug 12-14 Gimli Quilt Show
Aug 12-14 Evan King Memorial
Road Hockey Tournament
Aug 13
Gimli Beach Bash
Whole Lotta Angus
Aug 13-14 Gimli Model Air show
Aug 20
Beach Treasure Hunt 10 a.m. on beach
Aug 20- 21 Biking to the Viking (MS Bike tour)
Aug 27
Gimli Beach Bash
Aaron Lines / Opener Jarry Sereda
Sept 3 & 4 Wave Artists Studio Tour
Sept 4
Taste of the Interlake
(Community Dinner in the street)
Sept 24
Nuit Blanche
Gimli Motorsports park holds races
throughout the summer
Check out www.gimlimotorsportspark.com for more info.
*All dates subject to change.
For more information on summer events in
Gimli call 1-204-642-6697
Use the #getyourgimlion Hashtag when
uploading pictures of you
Check out our Facebook to stay up
to date on events and contests.
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Historic St. Peter
Dynevor Church
At Home in the RM of East St. Paul
★ Sports and recreation facilities for residents and visitors to enjoy.
★ Heritage Golf Course – 9 hole Golf Course with great food.
★ Seniors clubs, service clubs play important roles in the area.
★ Small municipality outside the City of Winnipeg, St. Clements to the north, Floodway to the east and the Red River to the west.
★ Within an hour of beaches and cottage areas along Lake Winnipeg.
Go to: eaststpaul.com - Prepared by Interlake Tourism Association
Journey into the Past in the RM of St. Clements
★ Come explore the new East Beaches Heritage Wing at Grand Marais to relive the heritage of the
area and the heydays of Grand Beach as a wonderful summer getaway it continues to be.
★ Home to Grand Beach Provincial Park, voted one of the top 3 beaches in North America.
★ Cottage country along the East Beaches of Lake Winnipeg is a fabulous getaway.
★ Historic St. Peter Dynevor Church, built in 1854 – the only Aboriginal parish in the Red River Settlement.
Chief Peguis of the Saulteaux, friend of the Selkirk settlers and defender of native land rights, is buried in the churchyard.
★ Fishing at “The Locks” is a habit that dates back over 3,000 years. A gathering place for fishing,
hunting and trading continues at Lockport on the Red River.
★ Birds Hill Provincial Park offers hiking, cycling, rollerblading, camping, swimming, picnic sites.
★ The Floodway serves as a recreational link to the Duff Roblin Parkway and the Red River North Trail/ Trans-Canada Trail.
★ Discover numerous heritage sites throughout St. Clements, linked together by a trail of geocaches.
Go to: rmofstclements.com
- Prepared by Interlake Tourism Association
• Overnight & Seasonal
Camping
Grand Beach
• Camping Cabin • Motel Rooms
• 2 Pools • 2 Hottubs
• Bumper Boats • Scheduled Activities
• Fun for the Whole Family
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West Side:
Rubber Ducky Resort & Campground
Sharptail Park
Box 165, Warren, Manitoba R0C 3E0
1-866-254-7636 rubberduckyresort.com
Box 370, Ashern, Manitoba R0C 0E0
204-768-2641 ashern.ca
• Serviced & unserviced sites- over 150 sites
• Two (2) in ground pools, fire pits, playground, hot tub rentals,
Modern washrooms & showers
• RDR Grill on site, common room, Satellite TV, mini golf, screened
in movie area, planned activities, Bumper boats,
• 4 room B & B motel style units available year round,
camping cabin
• 18 hole golf course close by
• GPS-N50 07.821 W097 29.125
• Serviced & unserviced campsites with showers, washrooms,
dump station
• Picnic tables, fire pits, close to golf course & museum
• Playground area, stores and services nearby
• Just 15 minutes from Lake Manitoba
• Boat launch at Silver Bay- go west of Ashern on Silver Bay Rd.
• GPS-N51 11.094 W098 21.098
Steep Rock Beach Park
Shallow Point Campground
Hwy 6, 45 minutes NW of Winnipeg, 5 mins N of St. Laurent
204-290-4231 shallowpointcampground.com
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Private beach on Lake Manitoba, kayak rentals, beach volleyball
Horseshoe pits, main play area for young children
Laundry service, modern washrooms with showers
Wireless internet, snacks & drinks, bottled water, firewood
Games room with pool, fussball, table tennis, shuffleboard
McEwen Memorial Park
Box 10, Eriksdale, Manitoba R0C 0W0
204-739-2666 eriksdale.com
• Daytime picnicking or spend the night
• Campers may utilize the ball park & horseshoe pits when needed
• Summer sports including slo-pitch & baseball in the park,
swimming Long Beach - about 15 miles
• The 15 acre rodeo/equestrian area is adjacent to the park
• GPS-N50 52.040 W098 06.927
Narrows West Lodge Campground
Oakview, Mb. R0C 2K0 At the Narrows of Lake Manitoba
Hwy 68 • 204-768-2749 narrowswest.com
• 213 developed campground sites + 1 cabin for rent
• Sandy beach, marina & boat launch
• Hiking trails, fishing, swimming, picnic area, playground, open
recreation area, picnic shelter for events, ATV trails nearby
• Activities on site, huge Canada Day Celebration
• Great area for pontoon boat cruises, kayaking, canoeing,
paddle boats
• Minutes from the unique limestone cliffs at Steep Rock town site
• GPS-N51 27.637 W098 46.547
Benson’s Big Rock Camp & Campground
P.O. Box 170, Gypsumville, Manitoba ROC 1J0
Cell Phone: 204-803-1942 campbigrock.com
• Secluded campground on Hwy 513 at Lake St. Martin
east off Hwy 6
• Modern housekeeping cabins, treed campsites, electric
hookups, picnic tables, fire pits, central shower
• Boat & motor rentals, fishing licenses available
• Birders paradise, beautiful scenery
• Great area for hunters, birds & deers
Campground and RV Park beside the Narrows West Lodge
Fishing, hunting are great, sandy beach, marina, boating area
Volleyball courts, planned events for area
Store, vendor, lounge with VLT’s, Dockside Dining room
GPS-N51 10.710 W098 02.497
Hosting Since 1969
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866-437-6556 steeprockbeach.ca
204 •389 •5389 www.sandyhookrvresort.com
248 Large Well Treed Sites • Water & Sewer • 30 amp Hydro • Pool • Playground
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Middle:
Stonewall Quarry Park Campground
Old Town Campground
166 Main Street, Box 250, Stonewall, Manitoba R0C 2Z0
204-467-7980 stonewallquarrypark.ca
Box 4007, Arborg, Manitoba R0C 0A0 [Arborg Heritage Village]
204-376-5079 arborgheritagevillage.ca
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Non-serviced tenting sites to full serviced pull thru sites
Modern washrooms, showers, dump station, playground
Campfires permitted, firewood for sale
Campers pay admission to Kinsmen Lake, Interpretive Centre.
Check in: 11 am. to 9 pm. Check out: 2 pm.
East Side:
Erinview Campground
Box 417,Teulon, Manitoba R0C 3B0
204-278-3385 erinviewcampground.com
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Connected to Icelandic River walking trail
22 serviced sites, Dump station
Picnic tables, fire pits at each site, Modern showers
Next to the Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage Village
GPS-50 54.198 W097 12.519
Thirty (30) semi private sites, with several large group areas
Modern bathrooms & showers, Dump available
Boat launch for canoe & Kayaks
Nature viewing, hunting, fishing
Chesley’s Resort
212 Tom Prince Dr. Petersfield, Manitoba R0C 2L0
204-738-2250 chesleys.com
Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Campground
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Cabins with bath, motel, kitchenettes, sitting rooms, color TV
Great spot for hunting & fishing
On Netley Creek, boat launch, marina, sandy beach, playground
Access to Red River & to Netley Marsh
Grocery store & Thai restaurant on site
Boat, canoe rentals- gas on water
Box 69,Teulon Manitoba R0C 3B0 Ph. (204) 861-0366
e-mail: [email protected] www.teulon.ca
Selkirk Park Campground
• Located in Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Park
• 12 new serviced sites complete with sewer hook ups, 12 hydro
and water sites and a number of non-serviced sites
• Daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal rates available
• 2.5km walking trail with interpretive signage
• Museum, playground, and one of the best 18-hole golf courses
nearby. Group Use Area available
• GPS-N50 22.671 W097 15.473
490 Eveline St., Selkirk, Manitoba
204-785-4950 myselkirk.ca/parks/selkirk-park
Fisher Branch Golf Course & RV Campground
Sandy Hook RV Resort
Box 213, Fisher Branch, Manitoba R0C 2Z0
204-372-6855 tee-off.ca/courses/mb132.php
Box 85, Sandy Hook, Manitoba R0C 2W0
204-389-5389 sandyhookrvresort.com
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Two miles south of Fisher Branch on Hwy 17
Twelve (12) fully serviced campsites [water, sewer & hydro]
Located by Hole #8 of the golf course
Some unserviced sites available
Wireless 4 G at golf course, lounge & restaurant at club house
GPS-N51 03.367 W097 36.237
• 200-acre park with Selkirk Park Pool & Splash Pad
• Variety of Camping options, Boat launch, picnic areas, skate
park, Kayak & canoe club and dock area
• Selkirk Community Trail with Interpretive signage & Wildlife
Bird Sanctuary
• Open May Long weekend to late October, 7 days a week, gates
locked 11pm-6am
On Hwy 9 between Winnipeg Beach & Gimli
Family owned RV park with 248 well treed serviced sites
Playground, in-ground pool, planned activities in the park
Golf courses, festivals, arts, beach, marinas, hiking, biking,
museums close by
• Entertainment on weekends in nearby Winnipeg Beach and Gimli
• GPS-N50 31.399 W096 58.566
A 300 unit RV Resort located just
10 minutes north of Gimli on the
beautiful shores of Lake Winnipeg.
2 time WINNER
Interlake
Tourism Awards
• Large Sites with 30/50 amp
Electrical, Water, Sewer
• Store • Bake Shop • Cafe
• Laundry Facilities • Propane Sales
• 6 Acre Playground • Putting Green
• Marina & Golf Course Nearby
• Wireless Internet at Cafe
• Park Model Sales
Join us for a day, a week or a season
Phone: (204) 642-5671 • Toll Free: 1-866-642-5671 • www.sprucesands.ca
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Autumnwood Motel & Campground
19150 Gimli Park Rd, Gimli, Manitoba R0C 1B0
204-642-8835 autumnwoodresort.com
• On 50-acre resort minutes to Lake Winnipeg & downtown Gimli
• Motel open year round, 200 site campground May Long to late
September (weather permitting). On site managers
• Full hookup, water & electrical sites, internet access for seasonal
campers,Treed & open sites, 15 & 30-amp service
• Modern washrooms, laundromat, shower house. Dump station
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Lake Winnipeg West Shore:
Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park
• 120 fully serviced sites,fully Handi-cap accessible campground
• Wheelchair accessible showers, paved roads, larger than normal
sites allowing for larger RV ‘s
• Sandy beaches, nearby marina, entertainment, shops, skate park,
restaurants, hotel
Camp Morton Provincial Park
• 19 campsites, 5 group use areas as well as a recreation hall
which is available for rent
Spruce Sands RV Resort
Box 129, Arnes, Manitoba R0C 0C0
866-642-5671 *sprucesands.ca
• Family owned RV park -315 serviced sites,10 minutes north of
Gimli, on Lake Winnipeg, Park Model RV sales
• Sandy beach, playground, golf course & marina nearby, activities
in park, hiking, biking, Kayak & bike rentals
• Beach Sands Restaurant –fresh baking daily, Soft & hard ice cream
• Arts, culture, heritage within a short drive
• Near 2 Farmer’s Markets held each weekend, entertainment in Gimli
• GPS-N50 47.325 W096 58.932
Hnuasa Provincial Park
Hwy 222, 22 km. north of Gimli
• Sandy beach west shore of Lake Winnipeg, close to a federal
dock, 5 basic sites, 36 electrical
• Basic and electricity-serviced campsites, playground, modern
washrooms, showers
Hecla Provincial Park Campground
Grand Marais Community Central & RV Park
Box 146, Grand Marais, MB R0E 0T0
204-754–3596 grandmaraisccandrvpark.ca/rvpark.html
• Open May long to October long weekends
• 46 sites with water, electricity (30/50amp), fire pit & picnic table,
• Washrooms, coin operated shower, laundry room, sewer dump
station on site for campers only
Provincial Parks
Non Members
West Side:
Lundar Provincial Park
• Electrical and 7 basic sites. Modern washrooms, water taps,
a dump station and firewood are supplied in the campground
• Sandy beach, playground, swimming, boating
• Access to new interpretive signage & walking trail
• Two beaches, individual shower suites, large sites, lush forest
• 6 loops in campground, one for seasonal campers
Hwy 59/Lake Winnipeg East Shore:
Bird’s Hill Provincial Park
• Large campground with basic to fully serviced sites, 24 km
from Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Wide variety of activities, including Folk Festival
Patricia Beach Provincial Park
• Main attraction is the beach, backed by sand dunes
• Beach makes for pleasant walks, access for swimming
• Picnic areas and washrooms located within the park
Watchorn Provincial Park
Watchorn Bay- off Hwy 6 on PR 237
• Swimming, boating, canoeing, fishing, boat launch at Watchorn Creek
• 25 basic campsites, 22 electrical and a group use area
• Named one of the top 3 beaches in North America
• Large campground with basic to fully serviced sites, cabins nearby
see Beaches & Parks section for other listings
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Norris Lake Provincial Park Campground
• 15 unserviced campsites + 3 group use sites- overnight & day use
- Highway 17 north of Teulon
• Variety of activities including fishing for northern pike,
waterskiing, swimming, boating, canoeing
• Private group sites overlook the lake and are surrounded by trees
Lake St. George Provincial Campground
Lake Manitoba Fishing Derby
Photo: Sherry Gisbrecht
Hwy 7 to Teulon, Hwy 17 to Hodgson, north on PR 224 to Dallas,
NE 35 km. on gravel towards Jackhead, follow signs
• Wilderness experience, excellent fishing for walleye, northern pike
& perch. Northern pike and bass at Lake St. Andrews, just two kms. away
• 28 basic campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, firewood and
non-modern washrooms, Boat launch and dock
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Rubber Ducky Resort & Campground
Box 165 Warren, Manitoba R0C 3E0
Call 204 322-5286 rubberduckyresort.com
P.O. Box 170 Gypsumville, Manitoba ROC 1J0
Cell Phone: 204-803-1942 campbigrock.com
• 4 room B & B motel style units – available all year
• Two (2) In ground pools, fishing pond, fire pits, hot tub rentals,
playground, mini golf, Modern washrooms & showers
• RDR Grill on site, common room, Satellite TV,
• 18 hole golf course close by
• Secluded campground on Hwy 513 at Lake St. Martin east off Hwy 6
• Modern housekeeping cabins, treed campsites, electric
hookups, picnic tables, firepits, central shower
• Boat & motor rentals, fishing licenses available.
• Great area for hunters, birds & deer
Lake Manitoba Cottages
Narrows of Lake Manitoba- Highway 68
lakemanitobacottages.com
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All season-self contained 3 bdrm & 4 bdrm log cottages
BBQ & Hot tubs on private deck overlooking Lake Manitoba
Fully equipped kitchen, living room, TV, Wii, electronic games,
Fire pit, large yard, secluded area, sandy beach
Fishing, hunting, boating, hiking , ATV’ing, X country ski are
Steep Rock Beach Cabin
Box 27, Steep Rock, Manitoba R0C 2Y0
866-437-6556 steeprockbeach.ca
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Quaint, clean, tidy cabin, 1 bdrm, + 2 futons, sleeps 6
Modern bathroom, no towels or bedding provided
Kitchen basic necessities, including BBQ & propane
Private yard, BBQ on deck, Fire pit, overlooking marina
Close to sandy public beach, playground & cafe
West Side, Hwy 6:
Rubber Ducky Resort – B & B
Box 165 Warren, Manitoba R0C 3E0
Call: 204-322-5286 rubberduckyresort.com
• Four motel style rooms, private baths, available year round
• Kitchenette for snacks, hot tub, open year round. Futon folds out for
extra bed
• Access to both in-ground pools in summer, fishing pond, biking,
close to 18-hole golf course
• RDR Grill on site, games room, Satellite TV, ATV’ers and
Snowmobiler’s welcome
• GPS-N50 07.821 W097 29.525
Highway 7 & 17
Skippers Lodge B & B
Box 856,Teulon, MB. 99036 11 Rd. R0C 3B0
204-771-7419 or 204-886-2390
• Nature lover’s paradise, 160 acres, field & woods, access to AFrame living room, overlooks Netley Creek
• Cedar home has entire “South Wing”for guests to relax & enjoy
facilities. Sitting room with TV & PC, internet access
• Enjoy nature walks, birding, skiing, and other outdoor activities.
July Sunset Sky
Photo: Sherry Gisbrecht
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Camp Morton Provincial park
Book thru the Provincial Conservation online system
at: http://prspub.gov.mb.ca
• There are 14 Family Vacation Cabins & 6 Yurts.
• The cabins offer: 6, six person units and 8, four person units and
the yurts will accommodate 4 people or a family of 5
Hecla Island Provincial Park
Book thru the Provincial Conservation online system
at: http://prspub.gov.mb.ca
• 19 one-room family vacation cabins
• Can accommodate two, four or six persons
• A central washroom / shower building is also wheelchair
accessible
Simply Living Wellness Retreat
Box 31, Inwood MB, R0C 1P0 204-278-3611
204-467-5771 simplylivingwellnessretreat.com
• Slow down & experience the gift of life through nature’s simplicity
• One Day Wellness retreats, Custom designed retreats built to suit
your needs, health thru nature in Manitoba’s Interlake
• Variety of accommodations to choose from
Country Harvest Inn
Box 22 Broad Valley, Manitoba R0C 0K0
Call: 204-372-6618 countryharvestinn.com
• Separate house with 3 bedrooms, jacuzzi tubs, private baths,
shared kitchen, living & dining room. Satellite TV.
• Catering services are available as well.
• Quiet community, great for nature lovers, birding,hunters, walking
• Great place for ATV’ers & snowmobilers and outdoor enthusiasts
• GPS-N50 59.233 W097 39.263
Highway 8 & PR 234
Cloverdale B & B
785 Cloverdale Rd. St. Andrews, MB. R1A 4J8
204-482-4853 www.cloverdalefarm.ca
• Hand made log home, rustic elegance in the 3 rooms with
shared family style breakfast.
• Close to bird sanctuary, golf courses, heritage
• Access to traditional craft school
East Selkirk
Solmundson Gesta Hus
Fidler House B & B
Box 76, Riverton, Manitoba R0C 2R0
Call: 204-279-2088 hecla.ca
Box 1, Grp 310, RR3 Selkirk, MB. R1A 2A8
Call: 204-482-5547 bedandbreakfast.mb.ca
• Located on Hecla Island in historic Hecla Village overlooking
Lake Winnipeg in Hecla Provincial Park
• Four rooms, full breakfast, hot tub, gazebo, shared living & dining
rooms. Dinner additional charge
• Hiking, birding, fishing, swimming, nature viewing
• One of the original Icelandic homes on Hecla – 4th generation
• Enjoy Spa treatment with Reiki, Hot House, Chi Machine & ERE
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Fully equipped house, large yard, space to roam
Seeped in heritage of the area, take the new Self drive Heritage tour
Geocache your way around area of special heritage sites
Heritage home available also- The Bunn House- 150+ year old
whitewashed stone house, with metre thick walls modern
facilities fit nicely with character of home
• GPS-N50 07.399 W096 53.435
The Last Straw Bed & Breakfast
Lot 74 Little Deer Cottage Subdivision, 60 km. north of Riverton
Calders Dock – PR 234 Call: 204-276-2899
bedandbreakfast.mb.ca/properties/the-last-straw-bb/
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Eco-friendly straw-bale post & beam home on Lake Winnipeg’s shore
Great viewing of eagles & pelicans or the lake in its many faces
One Queen bedroom, private bath, private screened gazebo
Opportunity for evening campfires, close to Matheson Island by ferry
Full breakfast, complimentary home baked evening snack, dinner is
available at additional charge
Highway 9:
Evergreen Gates Bed & Breakfast
1138 River Road St. Andrews, Manitoba R1A 4A7
Call: 877-901- 0553 evergreengate.ca
• On historic River Road in St. Andrews- just south of Selkirk
• Three (3) unique themed rooms, with private baths
• Kitchenette,TV lounge, reading area, extensive library, shared
hot tub, deck, views of an amazing garden. Peaceful
• Make it your special private getaway. Special arrangements for
families, weddings. Small meeting room for up to 10 people
• GPS-N50 07.335 W096 54.229
Harlequin House Bed & Breakfast
62 Tyler Drive, Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 2A8
Call: 204-785-8442 1-866-402-0875
bedandbreakfast.mb.ca/listing.php?id=harlequin
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Lavishly appointed spacious rooms with private baths and river views
Comfortable guest lounge for watching movies, playing games or relaxing
Award winning kitchen serving up full and continental breakfasts
Ten acre river front property, peaceful and secluded
Enjoy the views, spectacular sunsets and pelicans in season
Historic churches, Lower Fort Garry, fishing, boating & golfing nearby
Poplar Forest Lodge & Campground
81023 Two Mile Road, Box 452, East Selkirk, Mb R03 0M0
204-482-5148 [email protected]
• Queen, Double & Single room available, shared bathroom,
amenities basket, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi, Central Air
• Full breakfast, screened room, Park like setting, campground also
Bridgeview B & B
Box 12, Grp. 224, RR 2 1246 Breezy Point Rd.
St. Andrews, Manitoba R1A 2A7 204-482-7892
• Outdoor Adventure waterfront retreat on the Red River.
• Three rooms, gazebo, cozy dining room, close to golf, hiking,
fishing, wildlife watching and more
Water’s Edge Bed & Breakfast
18 Mallard Drive, Box 655, Gimli, MB. ROC 1B0 204-642-2787
bedandbreakfast.mb.ca/properties/waters-edge-bb/
• In Siglavik, waterfront property accessible to Lake Winnipeg
with boat dock, room to dock canoes or kayaks
• 2 Queen rooms, hot tub on deck, fire pit,TV access,Wi-Fi
accessible, surrounded by trees and water
• Full breakfast, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options
• Children and pets welcome, “Our Home is Your Home”
Land ‘N Sea Bed & Breakfast
109113 PTH 9, Gimli, Manitoba R0C 1B0 204-642-3491
bedandbreakfast.mb.ca/properties/land-n-sea-bb/
Located in Broad Valley, Manitoba
Only 10 min. from Fisher Branch
85 miles North of winnipeg
★ Snowmobile, ATV and Hiking Trails ★
★ Jacuzzi Tub ★ Satellite TV ★ Free WiFi ★
★ Full Kitchen ★
★ Children’s Play Structure ★
★ Large Room for Entertaining ★
• Close to the sandy beaches of Lake Winnipeg
• In winter, enjoy snowmobile trails or ice-fishing
• Three rooms, newly renovated lower level a games area, Jacuzzi,
high speed internet, Wi-Fi access, cable TV
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Fraserwood Tourist Hotel
Hwy 6 Motel
PR 231, Fraserwood, Manitoba R0C 1A0
1 hour NW of Winnipeg on Hwy 6
204-646-2470 hwy6hotel.com
• Morel’s Café on site, Bar (Club 231)
• Accommodations starting at $25
• 6 rooms, Wi-Fi access, restaurant, bar, convenience store
• 1/4 mile from Lake Manitoba, great for fishing, camping,
hunting, ice fishing & ATV adventures
Arborg Hotel
Lundar Motor Hotel
Box 396 Lundar, Manitoba R0C 1Y0
204-762-5566 lundarmotorhotel.com
204-643-5304
285 Main St. Arborg, Manitoba R0C 0A0
204-376-5453 arborghotel.com
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Eldhus Family Restaurant, Lounge, Beer Vendor & Laundry Mat
Workspace, Wifi connection, laptop connection
Meeting rooms available, Outdoor patios
GPS- N50 54.470 W097 13.104
• 22 Newly Renovated Modern rooms have fridge, coffee,
microwave, Satellite TV, wireless Internet, air conditioning
• Bar, VLT’s, Licensed Restaurant
• Close to Lundar Provincial Park
Traveling Inn
Interlake Motel
273 Sunset Blvd, Arborg, Manitoba R0C 0A0
204-376-5261 facebook.com/TravellingInn
Box 593, Ashern, Manitoba R0C 0E0
204-768-2817
• Modern units, air conditioning, shower & bath
• Cable TV, Kitchens, Fridges
• Car Plugs-Ample Paved Parking
Super 7 Service Motel
189 Provincial Highway 7 S,Teulon, Manitoba R0C 3B0
204-886-3777
• Located on Highway #7 behind Esso
• 8 newly renovated motel rooms available
• Coloured TV, air conditioning
Teulon Motor Hotel
122 Main Street,Teulon, Manitoba R0C 3B0 204-886-2263
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VLT’s in lounge, air conditioning
Teulon Chinese Café • Licensed restaurant in hotel
Eat in or Take out • Call 204-886-3341 to order food
Minh’s Restaurant & Motel
Box 527, Fisher Branch, Manitoba R0C 0Z0
204-372-6331
• No information available on number of rooms
• Chinese restaurant on site
Toria’s Inn
Lot 29, Koostatak, Manitoba R0C1S0
Fisher River Cree Nation, 204-645-2253
• 4 motel style rooms available, complete with TV, bath
• Located just outside of the main community at Fisher River
Cree Nation- directly north on Highway 17
• 9 rooms with 2 double beds in each- 4 newly renovated
• Bar, Beer Vendor, VLT’s open 7 days a week
• Available to rent for Social, Private parties, showers
East Side:
Hamilton House Motel
6 Main St.Winnipeg Beach, Mb. R0C 3G0
204-389-2169 www.hamiltonhousemotel.com
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27” Satellite TV & DVD Player
Full bathroom (tub, shower, sink)
Kitchenettes-full fridge, stove, pots, pans, dishes
Autumnwood Motel & Campground
19150 Gimli Park Rd, Gimli, Manitoba R0C 1B0
204-642-8835 autumnwoodresort.com
• On 50-acre resort minutes to Lake Winnipeg & downtown Gimli
• Motel open year round, 200 site campground May Long to late
September (weather permitting). On site managers
• 17 guest rooms with microwave, fridge, coffee maker, cable,
internet & air conditioning, some have jetted tub, some
kitchenettes, one room wheelchair accessible
• Common room with fireplace & satellite TV, small meeting room
Viking Inn
7-78th Street P.O. Box 131, Gimli, Manitoba R0C 1B0
vikinginn.ca
• 21 spacious rooms, Full Bath,Television (cable, 3 movie channels),
Wireless Internet, Fridge, Coffee Maker, Wake-Up Calls
• The Viking Bar, outdoor patio, VLT’s, vendor
• Gimli Garden [Chinese restaurant] on site
Fishing with a Red Sunset
Photo: RAVEN
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Hwy 59 Side:
Riverton Motor Inn
Sand Bar Motor Inn
83 Main St N, Riverton, Manitoba R0C 2R0
Phone: 204-378-5118
Box 39, Lot 3, Hwy 12, Grand Marais, Mb, R0E 0T0
204-754-2900 sandbarmotorinn.com
• Nine (9) rooms all refurbished with flat screen TV, satellite, fridge,
table and chairs
• Completely renovated Beverage Room / Lounge, A/C, Beer vendor,
VLTs, Outdoor licensed deck off lounge
• Recently renovated restaurant with a new tasty menu
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On Hecla Island at northern tip 204-279-2180
offseason 204-842-6884 gullharbour.com
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2-6 unit motels, 2 bedroom cabin
Restaurant, convenience store and beer vendor
Boat docking facilities, boat launch, sewer pump out
Tours and boat, rental, marina, gas
4 rooms, refurbished 2013, double beds, mini fridges
WiFi, flat screens & Satellite T.V., modern bathrooms
Custom built package for your stay for groups or trades
Breakfast included in room stay
Spirit Rock Inn
6 Donald Street, Grand Marais, R0E 0T0
204-754-2265 Facebook: spiritrockcafeandinn
• One-of-a-kind Hotel, open year round, free wireless
• Luxury rooms (summer rates & winter getaway packages)
2nd level personal suites off a wrap around deck
• Located close to the beach, park or lake
• Cafe and Gift Shop (Fall hours: Friday to Tuesday, 10am to 5pm,
closed Wednesday & Thursday)
Surf’s Up
Photo: RAVEN
Birchwood Motor Hotel
Box 29,Traverse Bay, Mb. R0E 2A0
1-204-756-2596 thebirchwoodhotel.com
• Guest room selection- 3 types with daily maid service
• Work desk, mini fridge, A/C, microwave, coffee maker, roll-away
cots, blow-dryers, wake-up call, foldout couches
• Satellite TV, hot-tub rooms. Wi-Fi in public area.
• Accommodate large functions –banquets, conferences
10 room modern hotel (built in 2009)
Fully licensed lounge with fresh house made food
◆ Laundromat with oversize washers & dryers
◆ Cold beer vendor
◆ 7 VLT machines
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• The Traveling Inn has nine rooms with 2 double beds
• Bar, Beer Vendor & VLTs
• Open 7 days a week
• Available to rent for Socials,
Private Parties, Showers & More
Call: 204-376-5261
273 Sunset Blvd. I Arborg, MB
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Narrows West Lodge
Canalta Hotel Selkirk
Oakview, Manitoba R0C 2K0 At the Narrows of Lake Manitoba
Hwy 68 on Lake Manitoba 204-768-2749 narrowswest.com
1061 Manitoba Ave., Selkirk, R1A 3T7
Call: 1-844-484-7474, 204-482-7474, www.canaltahotels.com
• Lodge - 4 Queen size rooms, 2 Hot tub suites, meeting room
• Chalet/cottages available for rent, campground and RV Park
• Fishing & hunting excellent in area (guiding services available),
nature adventures, sandy beach, store, vendor, lounge with VLT’s,
marina, ATV’ing area
• Dockside Dining room, Gibson’s Lounge -outdoor patio
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Lakeview Resort & Conference Centre
Lakeview Hecla Resort
10 Centre St., Gimli, Manitoba R0C 1B0
1-877-355-3500 www.lakeviewhotels.com
Highway 8 - Hecla Island, Hecla, Manitoba R0C 2R0
204-947-1161 www.lakeviewhotels.com
• On 360 acres in Hecla/ Grindstone Provincial Park with
hiking/ biking trails, bird & wildlife viewing
• Mix of guests rooms & suites, King size suites, wheelchair accessible
rooms, conference & meeting room facilities
• On site Seagulls Restaurant & Lounge, Free high-speed wireless
& hardwire internet access
• Indoor pool with 3 story water slide and water umbrella, hot tubs
• Outdoor pool & splash pad, patio
• Beside Hecla Golf Course, outdoor sports area, beach volleyball court
East Side:
Selkirk Inn & Conference Centre
162-168 Main St. , Selkirk , Manitoba R1A 1R3
204-482-7722 selkirkconferencecentre.ca
Newly built 84 room hotel, 9 different room types,
One meeting room, free high speed internet access
24 hr coffee, full continental breakfast
Pool, hot tub, steam room with 24 hour gym facility
Close to shopping and restaurants
Fish cleaning area at hotel
• Overlooking the Gimli Marina, sandy beach, Sea Wall Art Gallery
on the shore of Lake Winnipeg. Shopping, galleries, museums nearby
• Mix of guests rooms & suites, luxury vacation suites, wheelchair
accessible rooms , conference facilities
• Seagulls Restaurant, Lounge Patio, comfortable lounge, conference
facilities and dining/catering facilities on site
• Indoor & outdoor pool, whirl pool, sauna, exercise room,
boutique shops, Honeymoon packages
• GPS-N50 37.928 W 096 59.121
Highway 59:
South Beach Casino & Resort
Box 777, One Ocean Drive, Scanterbury, Manitoba R0E 1W0
877-775-8259 www.southbeachcasino.ca
• 35 recently renovated rooms, internet access, room with hot tub,
Handicap accessible room, Kitchenette rooms
• Banquet facilities- capacity up to 155 people
• Smitty’s Restaurant, Kelly’s Bar & Grill
• Selkirk is Catfish capital of the world, fishing & hunting area
• Red River Heritage sites nearby • GPS- N50 08.007 W096 53.106
• About 30 min. north of Winnipeg on Hwy 59 on the way to the
east beaches of Lake Winnipeg
• Hotel has 95 rooms, lavish suites, tropical pool,
• Banquet space for 300 for conferences, weddings
• Mango Restaurant- buffet specials daily, Blue Dolphin Lounge
• 40,000 sq. ft casino, live poker tables, Entertainment Friday & Saturday night
• Special “Stay & Play”packages, golf packages
Narrows West Lodge
P.O. Box 170 Gypsumville, Manitoba ROC 1JO
Cell Phone: 204-803-1942 www.campbigrock.com
Located at the Narrows of Lake Manitoba
• Secluded campground on Hwy 513 at the north end of Lake St. Martin
• Modern housekeeping cabins, treed campsites, electric hookups,
picnic tables, fire pits, central shower
• Boat & motor rentals, fishing licenses available.
• Big Rock – meteorite landing site near by
Bloodvein River Lodge
General Delivery, Bloodvein River, Manitoba R0C 0J0
866-780-3340 www.bloodveinriverlodge.com
• Timber lodge on waters edge, modern facilities with beautiful common room
• Hunting & fishing guides, boat rentals, eco-tours
• Arrive by air or take the scenic view by Islandview and across the
ferry in the summer
• Great for getaways & small conferences
• Local guides include story telling, campfires, history, Aboriginal
teachings, cultural vacation
Chesley’s Resort
Located on Netley Creek, access to Netley Marsh
& Red River, Lake Winnipeg area
• Providing fishing & hunting guiding services
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• Providing fishing & hunting guiding services
• See Campgrounds or Resort & Conference Centre sections
for further info on accommodations
Sasa-ginni-gak Lodge – SAS Lodge
Fly out of St. Andrews Airport
Mail: PO Box 70, Arnes, Manitoba R0C 0C0
1-888-536-5353 In MB. 204-336-0798 www.saslodge.com
• SAS Lodge is a remote, fly in fishing camp in Atikaki Provincial
Wilderness Park in northeastern Manitoba
• Refurbished & several new cabins for their 50th Anniversary in 2012
– ten cabins of different sizes with twin & some double beds
• Modern showers & amenities, deluxe cabins have separate facilities
• Boat & motor for every two guests
• Trails, great fishing, wildlife viewing, back to nature experience
• Accessible only with Northway Aviation
Einarsson’s Guide Service
Box 149, Gypsumville, Dauphin River, Manitoba R0C 1J0
204-659-4573 www.mts.net/~deinar/loca.htm
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Located in Dauphin River off Hwy 513 –east off Highway 6
Access to Lake Winnipeg from Dauphin River
Manitoba’s
Log cabins, kitchenettes, full bath, restaurant
on site Interlake
Guiding services for hunting, fishing or set up for canoe trips
OHM
NIHM
PDC
SARHS
COS
Oak Hammock Marsh
Prairie Dog Central
St. Andrew’s Rectory Historic Site
City of Selkirk
(204) 467-3300
(204) 642-4001
(204) 832-5259
(204) 339-6396
(204) 785-4946
oakhammockmarsh.ca
nihm.ca
pdcrailway.com
standrewsrectory.ca
cityofselkirk.com
April 2016
May 2016
1st - 30th - Gabriel Gely Exhibit
- Gwen Fox Gallery.
Call: 204-482-4359 See: gwenfoxgallery.com
3rd - Birding Hour - Common Marsh Birds - OHM
Learn about common birds at the marsh.
Pre-register.Workshop fee is $5 plus admission.
3rd & 10th - Loon Carving Workshop - OHM
Learn to carve your very own Loon,
pre-registration required.
9th - 6th Annual Canadian Cancer
Society Variety Show & Dinner
Eriksdale Rec Centre. Homemade Pie, Silent
Auction. Dinner - 5:30pm. Live entertainment.
Contact Debbie: 204-739-2606
9th - Photo Walk Workshop - OHM
Bring your camera or even your phone
and explore the many photogenic areas
of the marsh.Workshop fee $10 plus
admission, pre-registration required.
9th - Dinner,Theatre and Dance
- Arborg Community Hall. Fundraiser for
Arborg Heritage Village, doors open 5pm.
Email: [email protected] for more information.
16th - Dance and Win – Fraserwood Hall
Supper at 6pm and dancing 7pm.
Call: 204-643-5556 or fraserwoodhall.com
21st - Astronomy Night - Telescopes - OHM
Learn about the different types of
telescopes and find out what equipment
is best suited for your needs.
22nd - Earth Day Celebration - OHM
Celebrate Earth Day at Oak Hammock! Participate
in a compost tour or a green building tour.
May 21st - June 30th - UNLOCKED:
The Stories of the Interlake - Arborg Heritage
Village.Ten Traveling Trunk Exhibit with
tales from the Interlake Museums.
See: interlakeunlocked.com Call: 204-376-5079
22nd - Heritage Book Launch
- Gaynor Family Regional Library, Selkirk.
Selection of Heritage books from local
collectors telling stories of the Red River
North. Call Rob: 204-482-6248.
23rd - Meadows Spring Dinner Dance At Meadows Community Club, Hwy 221.
Tickets $25. Broke N Busted playing.
Call: 204-322-5394 for tickets
23rd - Tack, Craft & Trade Sale - Silver
Community Hall, Call: 204-642-2316
23rd & 24th - Nest Fest Weekend - OHM
Come to the marsh and explore the
different types of nests.
24th - Lundar Elks Old Time Dance Lundar Community Hall.
1:00-5:00pm Call Elsie: 204-762-5476.
30th - Springfest Craft Sale - TeulonRockwood Centennial Centre. By the
Teulon and Area Farmers Market. 10-3pm
It’s a “make it, bake it or grow it” Sale. Call:
204-467-9064 or teulonfarmersmarket.com
30th - Eriksdale Museum's
Scrapbooking/Card Making Fun Day
9am-8pm. Call Andrea: 204-739-8002
or email: [email protected]
or [email protected] to register
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May - Oct - Lake Wpg Adventures Gimli
Marina - Excursions on Wave Dancer
(1.5 hrs) Call: 204-389-3583
Artscape Opens for the summer - Winnipeg
Beach. Pop Up Gallery in Wpg Beach Plaza,
facebook.com/pages/Artscape-Fine-ArtFine-Craft
1st - 31st - Joan English Exhibit
- Gwen Fox Gallery
Call: 204-482-4359 See: gwenfoxgallery.com
1st - Whytewold Emporium Greenhouse
opens 7days a week and food service
begins May 6th.Visit: wwemporium.com
4th - Hitch’n Post Ranch Lunch Buffet
Go to the country for lunch 11:30-1:30pm
$15, enjoy a Roast Beef Special.
Call: 204-467-2544 for takeout
options/reservations or thehitchnpost.com
7th - Eriksdale Dance Troupe Annual Recital
- Eriksdale School. Manitoba Hydro/Royal
Winnipeg Ballet School Satellite program.
Includes Ballet,Tap and Jazz, guest dancers
from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Doors open
- 6:30 pm, show- 7:30pm. Rainbow auction,
reception. Call: 204-739-2628
7th - Digital Photography 101 - OHM
Half day workshop will help you to take
better pictures Pre-register.
Workshop $15 plus admission.
8th - Mother’s Day Celebration - PDC
Treat Mom to a unique day of relaxation
and enjoyment aboard the train.
Enjoy the music by Fire and Ice.
8th - Mother’s Day - OHM
Treat Mom to a delicious lunch
11:30-2pm in our Café.
Wildflower Sale supplied by Prairie Originals.
Horse-drawn wagon rides from 12:30-3:30pm
8th - Mother’s Day Breakfast - Lundar
Golf Course.Treat mom to breakfast.
Call: 204-762-5877.
8th - Mother’s Day Brunch - Lakeview
Resort Gimli.Treat Mom to brunch from
10-2 pm. Call: 204-642-8565
12th - Manitoba Day - Eriksdale
Creamery Museum. Activities TBA.
Call: 204-739-2140.
12th - Manitoba Day Teulon District
Museum - In Teulon Rockwood Green Acres
Free Admission to Museum 1-3pm.
Enjoy tea/coffee & cake. Call: 204-886-2216
14th - International Migratory Bird Day - OHM
One of the best areas in North America to watch migratory birds.See songbirds up close by participating in
bird banding or join our warbler workshop.
14th - Birding Hour - Birding by Ear - OHM
Learn some basics for identifying bird songs
14th-15th - Interlake Juried Art Show Stonewall Quarry Park Heritage Arts Centre
- various art forms competing for top prizes.
Call: 204-467-9991, [email protected].
15th - Great Train Robbery - PDC
Bonnie & Clyde are back and at it again. Keep
your eyes peeled for this troublesome duo.
15th - A Bird in the Hand - OHM
Participate in a real live songbird band
followed by a canoe excursion or guided
birding walk on trails $20/person plus admission
May Long – East Beaches Heritage Wing
at Grand Marais Community Centre opens
History of Lake Winnipeg’s East Beaches
Call: 204-754-2596
20th - Coldwell Community Foundation BBQ
Lundar Memorial Park,11-2pm Call:204-762-5052
20th - Oct 9th - Marche Market
- St Laurent. Get your organic veggies &
other delicious treats Fri 4-8pm, Sat & Sun
10-3pm. Email: [email protected].
21st - Gimli Art Club & Gallery Opens for the summer season
21st - Indoor Spring Craft & Vendor Market
Wpg Beach Community Centre, 9-3pm.
Pancake Breakfast, Silent Auction & more.
Visit: www.winnipegbeach.ca.
21st - Mud Bog - Ashern
Call Derrick: 204-768-0145.
21st - Spring Craft & Garden Sale –
Fraserwood Hall. 10-3 pm.
Call: 204-642-9414 or 204-642-9392.
21st - 23rd - Get into Wetlands Weekend OHM. Participate in one of our many surveys,
watch a movie or join us for behind the
scenes critter feeding of our live animals.
23rd - Arborg Heritage Village - opens for
season. Monday to Sat. weekly. Call: 204-376-5653
27th & 28th - Fisher Chamber of
Commerce Town Yard Sale
Fisher Branch. Call: 204-372-6618
28th - Supper at the Hitch ‘n Post - PDC. Ride
along the rails and enjoy Roast Beef and all the
trimmings including made from “scratch”dessert.
28th - Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad Gimli. Ride from Wpg to Gimli. More info &
registration at motorcycleridefordad.org
28th - Early Riser - Birding & Breakfast - OHM
Join our Resident Naturalist on a morning
walk in the marsh. After the walk, enjoy a
full hot breakfast in our Café.
Cost is $12/person plus admission
28th & 29th - Archaeology, Rocks &
Minerals Weekend - OHM
Be dazzled by the beauty of minerals and
fossils from all over the world. Displays, a
rock silent auction, films, flint knapping
and gold panning. Horse-drawn wagon
rides on Sunday from 12:30-3:30pm
28th - Sept 5th - Amazing Tree Quest
- Rivers West.Visit: routesonthered.ca for more
info and nomination form regarding the search
for trees in the Red River Corridor.
29th - Doors Open - Red River North Area.
Enjoy tours of selected historical building
in Selkirk, St. Andrews and St. Clements.
Call Rob: 204-482-6248.
29th - Woodlands Pioneer Museum Dinner
At the Woodlands Hall enjoy a delicious
supper. Starts at 5p.m. Call: 204-322-5339
29th - Lundar Elks Old Time Dance Lundar Community Hall.
1-5pm Call Elsie: 204-762-5476
June 2016
June 1st – June 30th - UNLOCKED: The
Stories of the Interlake - Arborg Heritage Village
Ten Traveling Trunk Exhibit with tales from the
Interlake Museums. See: interlakeunlocked.com
for info Call: 204-376-5079.
May 20th - Oct 9th - Marche Market
- St Laurent. Organic veggies & more.
Fri 4-8pm, Sat & Sun 10-3pm. See page 66.
Gimli Art Club & Gallery Open daily
Artscape Open for the summer Winnipeg Beach. Pop Up Gallery in
Wpg Beach Plaza. See:
St. Andrew’s Rectory and Heritage Centre
- Opens June 6th - Sept 2.
374 River Rd, St. Andrews, Gift shop,Tours,
children activities.Visit: standrewsrectory.ca
Petersfield Community Club's Summer
Market - Mallard Park (Hwy#9 Petersfield).
Every Sunday 10-3pm June 26th to Sept 4th.
Call: 204-738-3121 for info.
Skinners Locks Market - River Road, Lockport
Every Sunday 12-5pm, June 12th - Sept 11th
Visit: facebook.com/skinnerslocksmarket
Steep Rock Beach Park Craft/Flea Market
At New Pavilion. Every Saturday Morning
Fisher Branch Job & Trade Fair
Call: 204-372-6618.
May 28th- Sept 5th - Amazing Tree Quest
- Rivers West.Visit: routesonthered.ca for
more info and nomination form regarding
the search for trees in the Red River Corridor.
May - Oct - Lake Wpg Adventures Gimli Marina
Excursions on Wave Dancer (1.5hrs)
call: 204-389-3583.
4th - Wader Walk - OHM. Put on a pair of
waders and explore the marsh, pre-register,
workshop fee $10 plus admission.
5th - Entertainment Express - PDC
Chris without the Hat does caricatures &
his perilous juggling act.
5th - Breast Cancer Motorcycle Pledge Ride
- Main Street Winnipeg Beach.
11-2 pm, 100’s of custom bikes
also featuring South Thunderbird.
Visit winnipegbeach.ca for information.
9th - Bulrushes Gallery Opens - Wpg Beach
Thurs - Sat, 12-5pm. Call: 204-389-3941
see: bulrushesgallery.ca
10th & 11th - Lundar Agricultural Fair
Midway, horse and cattle shows, home living
exhibits, home of the Miss Interlake Pageant.
Call: 204-278-3255 or visit: lundarfair.com
11th - Legion Annual Indoor Craft Market
- Wpg Beach.Visit: winnipegbeach.ca for info.
11th - Pancake Breakfast - Marine
Museum of Manitoba – Selkirk.
Enjoy pancakes, sausages,
coffee, juice & tour the boat.
Visit: marinemuseum.ca for more info.
11th & 12th – The WAVE Interlake Artists
Studio Tour. Along Lake Winnipeg,
Wpg Beach & Gimli. Local Artists open
their homes & studios. See: watchthewave.ca
Bonnie & Clyde are back and at it again. Keep
your eyes peeled for this troublesome duo.
16th & 30th - Walking Tours of Heritage
- Selkirk. A “Saints & Sinners” walk, or
stories about the Villainous Hotel Man!
6:30-8:30pm, a glass of wine at Benjamins
$15/person Call: 204-482-6248.
18th - Viking Cup Regatta for Dinghys
- Gimli Yacht Club. Call: 204-642-5961
18th - Ray St. Germain - Waterfront Park,
Selkirk. Enjoy the live music 8pm,
rain [indoors] or shine.
Call: 204-785-4946 or visit: myselkirk.ca
18th - Interlake Relay for Life - Wpg Beach
Cancer Care fundraiser (12pm-12am) also
featuring a musical guest at 7pm.
Visit: winnipegbeach.ca
19th - Father’s Day on the train - PDC
“All Aboard” and away we go to spend the
day with Dad. Steam Engine No. 3 will take
the lead along the Prairie.
19th- Metis Jamboree - Inwood
Community Hall. 1-5pm
Contact Shannon: 204-861-2500.
19th - Father’s Day Breakfast
1st - 30th - All Members' Show - Gwen Fox
- Lundar Golf Course.
Gallery Call: 204-482-4359 See: gwenfoxgallery.com Treat dad to breakfast. Call: 204-762-5877
1st - Hitch’n Post Ranch Lunch Buffet
19th - Father’s Day - OHM
Go to the country for lunch 11:30-1:30 pm. A fun-filled day for Dad and the entire family.
Horse-drawn wagon rides-12:30-3:30pm
Enjoy $15 Roast Beef Special.
Call: 204-467-2544 for reservations or take and Waterbug derby from 11-2pm.
Special lunch in Café from 11:30-2pm.
out options or see: thehitchnpost.com
24th - Ashern & District Chamber of
1st - Sept 5th - A-Spire Theatre - Gimli.
Commerce Community Yard Sale & BBQ
Weekend performances of theatre plays,
musical, improve, comedy, readings & more. 11-2pm BBQ at Chamber Kiosk,Visit: ashern.ca
or Email: [email protected] to book a table.
4th - Eriksdale Museum Membership
24th - 25th Hec'n Back - Gimli Yacht Club.
Day BBQ. 11-2pm. Pay $10 Membership
Race for keelboats from Gimli to Gull
Free BBQ. Call Doreen: 204-739-5322 or
Harbour & return. Call: 204-642-5961
Email: [email protected].
25th - Nature Art Workshop - OHM
Make your own nature inspired jewelry,
take home a clay pendant. Pre-register,
workshop fee $20 plus admission.
26th - Garden Party at Stuart House - Selkirk
Enjoy the elegance of a 1916 Garden Tea
Party. Call: 204-482-6248.
26th - Lundar Elks Old Time Dance Lundar Community Hall.1-5pm.
Call Elsie: 204-762-5476
26th - Fraserwood Family Parade & Picnic
1-4pm parade begins at 12pm. Call: 204-643-5556
26th - Summer Bird Census - OHM. Come and
help us keep track of the species that occur at
Oak Hammock during the summer. Lunch will
be provided and prizes awarded. Call before
June 24th to register. Cost is $5 plus admission.
30th - Grettir Lobsterfest - Lundar Memorial
Arena. For tickets contact: 204-762-5399
30th - Woodlands Pioneer Museum
Opens for the Season
July 2016
July 1st - July 30th - UNLOCKED: The Stories
of the Interlake - exhibit at Marine Museum,
Selkirk Park.Traveling Trunk Exhibit, tales from
the Interlake. See: interlakeunlocked.com for info.
Free Fitness Saturdays 9am - Wpg Beach
Bandstand. Alternating fitness classes,
Every Sunday 10-3pm to Sept 4th.
Call: 204-738-3121 for info.
Skinners Locks Market - River Road, Lockport
Every Sunday 12-5pm, June 12th - Sept 11th.
Visit: facebook.com/skinnerslocksmarket
St. Andrew’s Rectory and Heritage Centre
- Open till Sept 2. 374 River Rd,
St. Andrews, Gift shop,Tours, children
activities.Visit: standrewsrectory.ca.
Woodlands Pioneer Museum open till Sept 5.
at New Pavilion every Saturday Morning.
Dwag Days - Selkirk Waterfront
Every Wednesday in July & August
11:30-1:30pm. Bring a lunch, visit a vendor
enjoy the live entertainment.
July - Children’s Summer Camp Programs
At Arborg Heritage Village. Dates TBA
July - Sensational Senior Fun Days
- Arborg Heritage Village. Dates TBA
Gimli Art Club & Gallery Open daily
Artscape Opens for the summer - Wpg
Beach. Pop Up Gallery in Wpg Beach Plaza,
May 28th - Sept 5th - Amazing Tree Quest
- Rivers West.Visit: routesonthered.ca
for info and nomination form regarding the
search for trees in the Red River Corridor
May - Oct - Lake Wpg Adventures Gimli Marina
Call: 204-389-3583.
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OHM
NIHM
PDC
SARHS
COS
Oak Hammock Marsh
Prairie Dog Central
City of Selkirk
May 20th - Oct 9th - Marche Market
- St Laurent. Organic veggies & more.
Fri 4-8pm, Sat & Sun 10-3pm. See page 66.
June 1st - Sept 5th - A-Spire Theatre - Gimli
musical, improve, comedy, readings & more.
1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd,
29th, 30th - Pizza Night at Integrity Foods
Brick oven, fresh made pizza on the farm, 5-9pm.
Visit: integrityfoods.ca or Call: 1-866-378-2887.
1st - 31st - John Valentine, Audrey Waytiuk,
Yvonne Sabirsh & Anne Snihor Exhibit
- Gwen Fox Gallery. Call: 204-482-4359
See: gwenfoxgallery.com.
1st - Canada Day - LFGNHS
Free birthday cake, enjoy the special activities
and crafts as we celebrate Canada Day!
1st - Canada Day Celebrations - Eriksdale.
Visit: rmofwestinterlake.com & eriksdale.com
for list of activities in each community.
1st- Canada Day Celebrations - Inwood
Community Hall. Pancake Breakfast
8-11am. Call Henry: 204-278-3405.
1st - Canada Day - PDC
Enjoy the celebrations on the train with live
music, tour the renovated Heritage House
and enjoy cake at Inkster Junction!
1st - Canada Day - Teulon-Rockwood Green
Acres Park. Noon to Dusk. Family fun day
featuring multi-cultural entertainment,
children’s games and activities, silent auction,
dinner to purchase and a fantastic fireworks
show at dusk. Call: 204-886-2327.
1st - Canada Day Celebration - OHM
Celebrate Canada day at the Marsh, bring
the family for an exciting day of all things
Canada. Cupcakes will be served at 2pm,
horse-drawn wagon rides from 12:30-3:30pm.
1st - Celebrate Canada Day - St. Andrew’s
Rectory Historic Site of Canada. Join us for a
BBQ and other activities from 11-3pm.
1st - Canada Day Celebrations - Winnipeg
Beach. Family fun day 1-11:30pm with
fireworks. Featuring musical guests
Ricky Bogart & The New Casbah Band at 7pm.
1st - Canada Day Celebrations - Selkirk
Waterfront. All day, free admission, featuring
“Whole Lotta Angus”, fireworks and more!
Visit: myselkirk.ca or Call: 204-785-4946.
1st - Gimli Yacht Club Open House
Call: 204-642-5961.
2nd - Celebrate Canada 2016
- Steep Rock Beach Park
Craft/flea market, kids’ activities, catered
supper, live music, outdoor movies & fireworks.
Visit: steeprockbeach.ca for more info.
2nd - Mystical Magical Train - PDC
Jump aboard to Grosse Isle where you can
watch Patrick the Magician shows us his
spectacular tricks, illusions & sleight of hand.
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(204) 467-3300
(204) 642-4001
(204) 832-5259
(204) 339-6396
(204) 785-4946
oakhammockmarsh.ca
nihm.ca
pdcrailway.com
standrewsrectory.ca
cityofselkirk.com
2nd - Live on the Bandstand - Sweet Alibi
- Wpg Beach. Bandstand at 7pm.
Visit: winnipegbeach.ca.
2nd - Canada Day Garage & Bake Sale - Hecla.
10-3pm, sponsored by the Hecla Historic
Village Association. Call Tanya: 204-641-1051
or Sharon: 204-641-6640.
2nd & 3rd - 50th Manitoba Highland
Gathering - Legacy Park, East Selkirk. Pipe &
Drum, Dancing and Heavy games competitions,
kayak races,Wee Willy’s Pub, Scottish market,
Scottish foods, entertainment for the whole
family. Visit: manitobahighlandgathering.org
2nd & 3rd – Canada Day Parade & Celebration
- Gimli. Lots of activities organized visit: gimli.ca
4th-8th - Swimming Lessons - Winnipeg
Beach. Partnering with the Red Cross and
the Interlake Swim Association.
Go to the country for lunch 11:30-1:30 pm.
Enjoy their $15 Roast Beef Special.
Reservations or take out options
Call: 204-467-2544 or visit: thehitchnpost.com.
6th, 13th, 24th, 20th - Family Nights
- St. Andrew’s Rectory Historic Site of Canada.
Enjoy an evening of activities with the
family 6:30-7:30pm.
7th - Lunch at the Hitch ‘N Post - PDC
Savor the delicious BBQ Roast Beef lunch
with all the fixings, special Hitch ‘N Post
Beans and a heart-warming Apple Crisp.
7th, 14th, 21st, 28th - Kids Activity Day
- St. Andrew’s Rectory Historic Site of Canada.
1-4pm Enjoy a bonfire, bannock baking, log
sawing and Metis Games.
9th - Take a Train Back in Time - PDC
Come onboard and experience Canadian
railroading as it was 100 years ago.
9th - Live on the Bandstand - Broke &
Busted - Wpg Beach Bandstand at 7:00 pm.
9th - Teulon and District Museum Tea
- Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Park.
1-3 pm a tour of the 9 buildings of the
Museum including Dr. Hunter House, a
municipal heritage building enjoy some
tea/coffee and cake. Call: 204-886-2216.
9th - Cruisin’ Gimli Beach Car Show - Gimli.
Visit: gimli.ca for information.
Be vigilant as we dodge the horseback
robbers as they look for their next haul.
10th - St. Andrews Walking Tours
Heritage come alive at selected sites in
St. Andrews Learn the real stories & tales.
Begins at 1pm. Call: 204-482-6248.
10th - Wild Edibles Workshop - OHM
Hiking adventure harvesting edible varieties
of Common wetland plants. Preparation tips.
Taste delicious prepared samples and take away.
11th - 15th - Swimming Lessons - Wpg Beach.
Partnering with the Red Cross and The Interlake
Swim Association.Visit: winnipegbeach.ca
14th-17th - 2016 Sail West - Gimli Yacht Club.
Canada Sailing Championships. Call: 204-642-5961.
14th & 28th - Selkirk Heritage Walking Tour
6:30pm start, wine after at Benjamins,
$15/person, tickets at Gaynor Family
Regional Library. Call: 204-482-6248.
15th-Teulon and Area Farmers Market Opens
Every Friday until Sept 2nd in DeLuca’s
lots next door to Co-op (Hwy 7).
Visit: www.teulonfarmersmarket.
15th-17th - Arborg Fair & Rodeo
Fireworks on Friday night in Arborg and
Rodeo & Ag events at Silver Community Club.
Visit: agsociety.net for information.
15th-17th - Triple S' Fair & Rodeo
- Selkirk Park. 3 Days of fun & entertainment,
midway rides, dog & horse shows and rodeo.
Home Exhibits.Visit: selkirkfairandrodeo.com
15th-17th - Boardwalk Days - Wpg Beach.
Wonder Shows Midway, outdoor craft
market, parade, fireworks & more. Featuring
Krazy Madness Band at 7:00pm on Saturday.
Visit: winnipegbeach.ca for more info.
15th-17th - Rockin’ on the Red - Half Moon
Drive Inn, Lockport. Free event, concert &
fireworks both Fri & Sat, family activities.
Visit: halfmoondrivein.com / Call: 204-757-2517.
16th - Triple S' Fair Parade -Selkirk.
Parade at 10:00 am. Sponsored by Selkirk
Biz. Call: 204-482-7176 or visit: selkirkbiz.ca.
16th - Multicultural Extravaganza Selkirk Waterfront. Entertainment by
Folklorama from 7-10pm, free admission.
Visit: myselkirk.ca or call: 204-785-4946.
16th - Gimli Beach Bash- Call: 204-642-6697
or visit: gimli.ca for more info.
16th - Goose on the Loose - Scavenger Hunt
- OHM. Gather clues and help solve the
Goose on the Loose mystery at the marsh.
17th - An Introduction to Print Collecting
- Bulrushes Gallery - Wpg Beach. 11-2pm
free presentation at the gallery, register at:
204-389-3941 or visit: bulrushesgallery.ca.
17th - Propellers,Track and Wheels - PDC
Enjoy PT Cruisers and model airplanes at
the Junction. Climb through the cab of the
Diesel locomotive & enjoy the live on board music.
18th-29th - Long Point Water Safety Swim
Program - Long Point Beach, Lake Manitoba.
Two weeks of swimming lessons, Red Cross
certified instructors. Call: 204-739-5249 or
19th - Lundar Farmer’s Market Opens at
the Goose. Every Tues & Fri until Sept 9th
4-6pm. Call Wendy: 204-762-5525.
20th-24th - Gimli Film Festival - Gimli
Five days of film, indoors and outside at night
on a 35’ screen in Lake Winnipeg. Call:
204-642-6697 or visit: gimli.ca for more info.
22nd -24th - Rotary Book Sale - Gimli.
Call: 204-642-6697 or visit: gimli.ca for info.
23rd – Prairie HOG Train Robbery
(Evening Event) - PDC
Those darn train robbers are at it again.
Maybe this late departure will throw the
cowboys and gals off. Once at our
destination, enjoy a Pork on a Bun Dinner.
23rd - Live on the Bandstand - Dust Rhinos
Wpg Beach. Bandstand at 7:00 pm.
23rd - Birding Hour - Butterfly
Identification Workshop - OHM
Learn about these winged creatures during
this birding hour. Pre-register.Workshop fee
is $5 plus admission.
24th - CJOB Family Day on the train - PDC
Join us onboard for a trip hosted by
Manitoba’s favorite Information Super Station.
29th-Aug 1st - “Islendingadagurinn”
Icelandic Festival of Manitoba - Gimli.
Celebrate Icelandic culture & heritage,
pancake breakfast, concerts,Vikings Village
concerts & more. Visit: icelandicfestival.com.
August 2016
1st – 31st - Loro Blande, Shirley Miren, Althea
Cunningham & Arny Hjaltadottir Exhibit
Gwen Fox Gallery. Call: 204-482-4359
August - UNLOCKED: Stories of the Interlake See: gwenfoxgallery.com.
- Traveling Trunk Exhibit. 5 trunks at Eriksdale
1st - RCMP Musial Ride - LFGNHS
Museum, 5 at Ashern Pioneer Museum with
Visit: parkscanada.gc.ca/garry for more
tales from the Interlake.
details on show times.
See: interlakeunlocked.com for info.
3rd - Treaty # 1 Commemoration at LFGNHS
Lundar Farmer’s Market at the Goose
Enjoy the cultural events as we
Every Tues & Fri until Sept 9th 4-6pm.
commemorate the making of Treaty 1.
Call Wendy: 204-762-5525.
3rd - Car Club Visit and BBQ - St. Andrew’s
Free Fitness Saturdays 9am
Rectory Historic Site of Canada.
- Winnipeg Beach Bandstand. Alternating
fitness classes.Visit: winnipegbeach.ca
3rd - Hitch’n Post Ranch Lunch Buffet
Enjoy their $15 Roast Beef Special.
Call: 204-467-2544 for reservations or take
Every Sunday 10-3 pm to Sept 4th.
out options or visit: .thehitchnpost.com.
Call: 204-738-3121 for info.
Skinners Locks Market - River Road, Lockport 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st - Family Nights Every Sunday 12-5pm June 12th – Sept 11th. St. Andrew’s Rectory Historic Site of Canada.
Enjoy a fun filled evening with the family
Visit: facebook.com/skinnerslocksmarket.
6:30-7:30pm.
St. Andrew’s Rectory and Heritage Centre Opens till Sept 2nd. 374 River Rd, St. Andrews, 4th – Lunch at the Hitch ‘N Post – PDC
Savor the delicious BBQ Roast Beef lunch
Gift shop,Tours, children activities.
with all the fixings, special Hitch ‘N Post Beans
30th - Live on the Bandstand - TBA
Woodlands Pioneer Museum Open till Sept 5th and a heart-warming Apple Crisp.
- Wpg Beach. Bandstand at 7:00 pm.
11th, 18th, 25th - Kids Activity Day –
May 28th-Sept 5th - Amazing Tree Quest - 4th,
St. Andrew’s Rectory Historic Site of Canada.
Rivers West. Visit: routesonthered.ca for
30th - Mystical Magical Train - PDC
1-4pm Enjoy a bonfire, bannock baking, log
info and nomination form regarding the
Jump aboard to Grosse Isle where you can
sawing and Metis Games. Call: 204-339-6396
search for trees in the Red River Corridor.
watch Patrick the Magician shows us his
or visit: standrewsmuseum.weebly.com
spectacular tricks, illusions and sleight of hand. May-Oct - Lake Wpg Adventures Gimli Marina
6th - Eriksdale Equestrian Society Annual
30th - Eriksdale Public Library Giant
Horse Show – At McEwen Park Rodeo
call: 204-389-3583.
Book Sale. 9-5pm. Call: 204-739-2668,
Grounds 9am (rain location Eriksdale
May 20th-Oct 9th - Marche Market - St Laurent. Recreation Centre Arena) Call Kelly or
Ruby: 204-739-2119 or text: 204-739-3761.
Organic veggies & more.
30th - Eriksdale 25th Giant Community
Fri 4-8pm, Sat & Sun 10-3pm.. See page 66.
Yard Sale - sponsored by the Eriksdale &
6th - Trains and Automobiles - PDC
District Chamber of Commerce. 9-5pm
June 1st-Sept 5th - A-Spire Theatre - Gimli. As you arrive on-site, enjoy the Carnival style
multiple sites in village. Concessions
tunes of De Boomstam’s Dutch Organ. Revel
in town. Call: 204-739-2077 or Facebook
musical, improve, comedy, readings & more. in the beauty of the vintage vehicles then
Eriksdale & District Chamber of Commerce.
Locomotive No.3 will lead the way to Grosse Isle.
July 30th - Eriksdale Market Garden 6th - Rock the Waterfront - Selkirk.
- New Pavilion. Every Saturday Morning.
Opening day.Sat. 10-2pm, "If you Make,
Call: 204-449-2221 or visit: steeprockbeach.com Visit: myselkirk.ca or call: 204-785-4946.
Bake it, or Grow it”call: 204-739-2628, or or
6th - Messtival - Teulon-Rockwood Green
Dwag Days - Selkirk Waterfront - Every
Acres Park. 12-4pm, a fun filled family
Wednesday
in
July
&
August
11:30-1:30pm.
30th - Ashern Boat Derby - Reed Island,
afternoon where you can get messy without
Bring
a
lunch,visit
a
vendor
enjoy
the
live
entertainment.
Lake Manitoba. Contact Jay: 204-768-0070.
getting into trouble! Call: 204-861-0366 or
email: [email protected].
30th-Aug 1st - Hazy, Lazy Days of Summer August - Children’s Summer Camp Programs
- Arborg Heritage Village. Dates TBA.
- OHM. A toe-dipping contest in our
6th - Live on the Bandstand - High Ridge
Call Pat: 204-376-5079 for details.
artesian spring and build a milk carton
Road - Wpg Beach. Bandstand at 7:00 pm.
boat to race. Cool off with fun water games August - Sensational Senior Fun Days
or a canoe adventure in the marsh.
– Arborg Heritage Village. Dates TBA. Call Pat:
6th & 7th - Gimli Elvis Fest
204-376-5079 for details.
31st - Annual Hecla Parade - Sponsored
Call: 204-642-6697 or visit: gimli.ca for information.
by the Hecla Village Association with help
July 30th- September 24th - Eriksdale Market
from Riverton Friendship Centre. Parade at Garden. Sat. 10-2pm, "If you Make, Bake it,
7th - Great Train Robbery - PDC. Let steam
1pm, events at Village Hall 11-2:30pm
locomotive No. 3 lead the way as we remain
or
Grow
it”call:
204-739-2628,
or
Email:
BBQ, Silent Auction & bake sale.
vigilant and keep a lookout for these bandits.
[email protected].
31st - Prairie Dog Central Family Fun Day - PDC
7th - Prairie Fruit Workshop - OHM
The diesel takes us to Grosse Isle to experience Gimli Art Club & Gallery Open daily
Learn about the edible varieties of common
the trail and join us for a fun filled family day
Teulon and Area Farmers Market runs
wetland plants Taste some delicious prepared
that will offer amusement for everyone.
Friday’s July 15th to Sept 2nd
samples and take away recipes. Pre-registration
in DeLuca’s lot next to the Coop on Hwy 7.
required, workshop $5 plus admission.
31st - Perogy & Kolbassa Feast Visit: teulonfarmersmarket.com
Fraserwood Hall.12-8pm
7th - 2nd Annual Hecla Triathlon - Hecla
Call: 204-643-5556 for more info.
Artscape Opens for the summer - Wpg Beach Provincial Park. Beautiful location to run, bike,
Pop
Up
Gallery
in
Wpg
Beach
Plaza,
visit:
and swim your way to the finish line.
31st - Live on the Bandstand - Rock the
House - Wpg Beach. Bandstand at 7:00 pm. facebook.com/pages/Artscape-Fine-ArtFine-Craft See:www.heclatri.com, 204-451-1349
5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th 7th - Duck & Run - OHM. Stride past muskrat
- Pizza Night at Integrity Foods
huts, sprint along a path lines with cattail stands
31st - Lundar Elks Old Time Dance
Brick oven, fresh made pizza on the farm, 5-9pm. but watch your step with the honks and quacks!
- Lundar Community Hall.
Visit:
integrityfoods.ca
or
call:
1-866-378-2887.
Pre-registration required.
1-5pm. Call Elsie: 204-762-5476.
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NIHM
PDC
SARHS
COS
Oak Hammock Marsh
Prairie Dog Central
City of Selkirk
11th & 25th - Selkirk Heritage Walking Tour
6:30pm start, wine after at Benjamins,
$15/person, tickets at Gaynor Family
Regional Library. Call: 204-482-6248.
11th - 14th – Collection of Arthur & Lucy
Adamson - Bulrushes Gallery - Wpg Beach.
An exhibition of important Manitoba artists,
visit bulrushesgallery.ca or call: 204-389-3941
12th - 14th – Evan King Memorial Road
Hockey Tournament - Gimli.
Contact Braedan King 204-641-0218 or
email: [email protected].
12th - 14th - Gimli Model Air Fest
- Off Minerva Rd.Three days of flying with
Sunday Air Show. See: gimlimodelfest.com
or call: 204-642-6697
13th - Leukemia Cup Regatta - Gimli yacht
Club Race for the Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society of Canada. Call: 204-642-5961
13th – Gimli Beach Bash
Call: 204-642-6697 or
visit: gimli.ca for more information.
13th - Live on the Bandstand – Rhonda
Hart at Wpg Beach. Bandstand at 7pm.
Visit: winnipegbeach.ca for details.
13th - Lundar Pool Gala
Visit: www.facebook.com/lundar.pool
13th - Pancake Breakfast – Marine Museum
of Manitoba – Selkirk. Enjoy pancakes,
sausages, coffee, juice & tour the boat
Visit: "http://www.marinemuseum.ca"
marinemuseum.ca.
13th & 14th - 5th Annual Lakeside Quilters
Show & Sale - Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4.
Gimli Recreation Centre, proceeds to local
Charities. Call: 204-389-3976 or see:
Facebook.com/lakesidequiltersinterlake
13th & 14th - Teulon Truck and Tractor Pull
- Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Park.
Two action packed days of power! Featuring
trucks and tractors including
alcohol injected, mini mods and antique
trucks call: 204-886-7123.
13th & 14th - Dragonfly Festival - OHM
Discover the fascinating world of dragonflies
that inhabit marshes and other wetlands.
Participate in a dragonfly safari and
dragonfly food art contest to win great prizes.
14th - Mush-Ko-Tay (Grosse Isle and Prime
Meridian Trail Prairie Day) - PDC
The diesel takes us to Grosse Isle to experience
the trail and its many flowers and species along
the way. Enjoy the stopover packed with
activities such as mini train ride and more.
14th – St. Andrews Walking Tours
Heritage come alive at selected sites in
St. Andrews, learn the real stories & tales.
Begins at 1pm. Call: 204-482-6248.
19th – 21st - Eriksdale 12th Annual Creamery
Days Fair & Rodeo Parade - guest speakers,
BBQ, live entertainment, games and races for
the kids. An added feature is the Fair and Rodeo,
with tractor pull, barrel racing and more.
Call: 204-739-5322 or 204-739-2140,
Contact Scott: 204-739-3637 or
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(204) 467-3300
(204) 642-4001
(204) 832-5259
(204) 339-6396
(204) 785-4946
oakhammockmarsh.ca
nihm.ca
pdcrailway.com
standrewsrectory.ca
cityofselkirk.com
19th - 21st - Quarry Days - Stonewall.
Enjoy a weekend of fun and excitement,
midway, Quarry parade on Aug 20th.
Entertainment both Friday & Sat. with
fireworks. See: stonewallquarrydays.ca
20th - Blue Grass Bonanza - PDC
Sit back and tap those toes with Donovan onboard
along with live music during the stopover.
20th - Live on the Bandstand - A R Cash &
The Rebels Wpg Beach. Bandstand at 7:00 pm.
Visit: winnipegbeach.ca for info.
20th - Birding Hour – Boreal Forest Birds - OHM
Learn which groups of birds live in the boreal forest.
20th - Arborg Street Festival
Starts at 9:30am family fun all day long with
street Hockey, local entertainment, kid’s zones,
and lots of food. Call: Susan: 204-642-1217.
20th & 21st - MS Bike Tour - Biking to the
Viking Stonewall to Gimli & Return.
Visit: mssociety.ca for more info.
21st - Great Train Robbery - PDC
Let steam locomotive No. 3 lead the way as
we remain vigilant and keep a lookout for
these bandits.
21st – Bird on the Hand - OHM
Participate in a real live songbird banding
session followed by a canoe excursion or guided
walk $20/person. pre-registration required.
22nd – Waterfront Festival - Selkirk
Waterfront. Concert from 4-11pm. Free Admission
Visit: myselkirk.ca or call: 204-785-4946.
27th - Live on the Bandstand - Free Ride Wpg Beach. Bandstand at 7:00 pm.
27th - Visiting our Manitoba Farm Heritage PDC. Arrive at the station early to see the
vintage farm equipment. The historian will
share stories of farming in Manitoba.
Be sure to take home some of the home
grown produce or baked treats.
27th – Gimli Beach Bash
Call: 204-642-6697 or visit: gimli.ca for info.
27th & 28th - Teulon Rodeo
Enjoy two full days of the Rodeo
Call: 204-886-3283 for more information.
28th - Mystical Magic Train - PDC
Abbra-ca-Dadabra! A day planned with
amazing tricks, sleight of hand and illusions
at the stopover in Grosse Isle.
28th - Lundar Elks Old Time Dance
- Lundar Community Hall. 1:00-5:00pm.
Call Elsie: 204-762-5476.
September 2016
September - UNLOCKED: Stories of the
Interlake - Ten Traveling Trunk Exhibit with
See: interlakeunlocked.com.
Lundar Farmer’s Market at the Goose
Every Tues & Fri until Sept 9th 4-6:00 pm.
Call:Wendy: 204-762-5525.
Skinners Locks Market - Lockport
Every Sunday 12-5pm June 12th - Sept 11th.
Visit: www.facebook.com/skinnerslocksmarket.
St. Andrew’s Rectory and Heritage Centre Opens till Sept 2. 374 River Rd, St.Andrews,
Gift shop,Tours, children activities.
Visit: www.standrewsrectory.ca.
Woodlands Pioneer Museum Open to Sept 5
May 28th - Sept 5th - Amazing Tree Quest Rivers West.Visit: routesonthered.ca for more
info and nomination form regarding the
search for trees in the Red River Corridor.
May - Oct - Lake Wpg Adventures Gimli
Marina Excursions on Wave Dancer (1.5hrs)
Call: 204-389-3583.
May 20th - Oct 9th - Marche Market - St Laurent.
Organic veggies & more.
Fri 4-8pm, Sat & Sun 10-3pm. See page 66
Sept 1st - Sept 5th - A-Spire Theatre - Gimli
musical, improve, comedy, readings & more.
July 30th- September 24th - Eriksdale
Market Garden - Saturday-10-2pm "If you
Make, Bake it, or Grow it". Call: 204-739-2628 or
Artscape Opens for the summer
- Winnipeg Beach. Pop Up Gallery in
Wpg Beach Plaza, visit:
2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th - Pizza Night
at Integrity Foods- Brick oven, fresh made pizza
on the farm, 5-9pm. Visit: integrityfoods.ca or
call: 1-866-378-2887.
1st-30th - All Members' Show - Gwen Fox
Gallery.Call: 204-482-4359 See: gwenfoxgallery.com
1st & 2nd – Lundar Elks Annual Yard Sale
- Elks Community Hall. 9-6pm.
Call Elsie: 204-762-5476.
2nd - 4th - Ashern Rodeo Weekend Rodeo at
Ashern Rodeo grounds,street dance,pancake
breakfast,fireworks,downtown parade,rodeo
dance,cowboy church service.Contact John:
204-768-0312 or email:[email protected]
3rd - Take a Train Trip Back in Time - PDC
Join us onboard for a historical trip into rural
Manitoba. Enjoy the open prairie landscape
and revel in the vintage coaches.
3rd -The Biivver Band - Wpg Beach Bandstand
Starts at 7:00 pm. Visit: winnipegbeach.ca.
3rd - Legion Fall Supper - Wpg Beach.
Enjoy the annual fall supper.
3rd -4th - Commodore’s Cup Regatta - Gimli
Yacht Club. For dinghys and keelboats.
Call: 204-642-5961.
3rd-4th - The WAVE Interlake Artists Studio
Arts Tour - Along Lake Winnipeg,Wpg Beach &
Gimli Area. Local Artists open their homes and
studios. See: watchthewave.ca.
3rd - 5th - Labour Day Weekend - OHM
Visit the marsh as we prepare for the arrival of
thousands of geese and ducks, horse-drawn
wagon rides on Monday from 12:30-3:30pm.
4th - Whole Lotta Angus & Big Stick - Wpg
Beach. Bandstand at 7pm. Visit: winnipegbeach.ca
4th - Petersfield Community Club's Summer
Last of season. Every Sunday 10-3 pm.
Call: 204-738-3121 for info.
4th - Coldwell Community Foundation BBQ Lundar Heritage Park.11-2pm.Call Greg: 204-762-5052
4th - Eriksdale Corn Roast - Old Time Dance
1-5 pm. Supper of corn and all the fixings 5-7pm
and evening dance 9pm-1am. Contact Kelly:
204-739-2119 or Email: [email protected]
Be on the lookout for the brazen cowboys and
gals who are ready to ambush the passenger
train. Stay alert and try to elude those outlaws.
5th - Lazy Labour Day - PDC
Sit back, relax and unwind on this holiday Monday.
Keep your eye on the beautiful scenery.
Enjoy $15 Roast Beef Special.
out options or visit: thehitchnpost.com.
7th - South Thunderbird Band – Wpg Beach
Bandstand at 7:00 pm. Visit: winnipegbeach.ca
10th - Railway Fall Supper (Evening Run) - PDC
Let our majestic steam locomotive No. 3 lead the
way to a sumptuous, made-from-scratch Fall Supper.
10th - Western Hoe Down - Fraserwood Hall.
Supper- 6:30 pm, dancing to follow, call:
204-643-5556 for tix.
10th & 11th - Beach Scape Harvest & Traditional
Music & Arts Festival - Winnipeg Beach
Fall Festival featuring craft market, contests
traditional performances and more.
Remain alert and inform our onboard staff if
you see any suspicious activity, because rumor
has it that the cowboys and gals on horseback
are up to their old tricks again.
11th - Liliane Baron South Interlake Breast
Cancer Walk - L.J Baron Realty (#62 Main St.)
Registration at Noon with the walk to follow.
Call: 204-886-2393 for details.
11th - Ashern Pioneer Museum 24th Annual
Mini Threshermen's Reunion - Ashern
Pioneer Museum. 12-4pm,Tours of the
museum and threshing demo, contact:
204-768-3051 or museum: 204-768-3147.
11th - Geocaching Workshop - OHM
Learn all about the popular high-tech
scavenger hunt “Geocaching”. Pre-register.
Workshop fee is $5 plus admission.
11th - Cache the Marsh IX - OHM
Join us for some geocaching fun for the whole
family. Explore some lesser known areas of the
marsh using a GPS receiver.
15th - Astronomy Night – Fall Constellations
& Star Party - OHM. Come and explore the fall
night sky and learn more about the stories
behind the fall constellations. Meet members of
the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada!
17th - The Entertainment Express - PDC
The mighty diesel heads down the line while
Chris without the Hat does caricatures and his
perilous juggling act.
17th - Grettir Sportsplex Dinner & Dance Lundar Memorial Arena.
For tickets contact: 204-762-5399.
17th - Under the Boardwalk Show ‘n Shine Wpg Beach. A Pancake Breakfast,Trophies and
Prizes including live music 9-4pm
17th & 18th - South of the Lakes Art Tour
Artist studio tour in Stonewall,Teulon,Warren,
Rosser areas call: 204-467-9991.
October 2016
October - UNLOCKED: The Stories of the
Interlake - Ten Traveling Trunk Exhibit with
Will be on display at Quarry Park, Stonewall.
See: interlakeunlocked.com.
1st - 31st - Willy Carleton Exhibit - Gwen Fox
Gallery. Call: 204-482-4359 See: gwenfoxgallery.com.
1st & 2nd - Migration Festival - OHM
Come see and hear a spectacular fall natural
event, songbird banding 10-12pm and stay for
the roof-top fly-in at dusk. Horse-drawn
wagon rides this weekend from 12:30-4:30pm.
1st & 5th - Fall Migration Dinners - OHM
Experience the sights and sounds of fall
migration while enjoying an elegant three
course dinner. Dinner will be followed by a rooftop migration presentation & fly-in of the geese
and ducks at sunset.Pre-registration is required.
18th - Member’s Appreciation Day -OHM
2nd - Cultural Days - Teulon & District
Join us from 11-3pm for a BBQ lunch, activities, Museum. 1-3pm Free Admission, tour the
bake & veggie sale.
9 buildings of the museum and stay for
coffee and cake, Call: 204-886-2216.
18th – Warren Fall Supper & Bake Sale
3-6pm call: 204-383-5017 reservations not required. 5th - Hitch’n Post Ranch Lunch Buffet
23rd, 28th, & 30th - Fall Migration Dinners - OHM Enjoy $15 Roast Beef Special.
Experience the sights and sounds of fall migration
while enjoying an elegant three-course dinner. A
out options or visit: thehitchnpost.com.
roof-top migration presentation & fly-in of the geese
7th - Elks Goose Shoot Supper & Calcutta
and ducks at sunset. Pre-registration is required.
- Lundar Community Hall. Call: 204-762-5444.
24th - Eriksdale Public Library
8th - Elks Goose Shoot Hunt & Dance Scrapbooking Day - Eriksdale Recreation
Lundar. For tickets contact: 204-762-5444.
Centre. 9-8pm. Contact Andrea: 204-739-2140
8th - 10th - Thanksgiving Weekend - OHM
Email: [email protected] to register.
One of the best geese viewing times of the
24th - Railway Fall Supper (Evening Run) year! Make a pine cone bird feeder to take home.
PDC. Let our majestic steam locomotive No. 3
Horse-drawn wagon rides on Sunday & Monday
lead the way to a sumptuous, made-fromfrom 12:30- 4:30pm. Birdseed sale, all weekend.
scratch Fall Supper.
10th - Woodlands Community Fall Supper
- Woodlands Community Hall. 3-6pm.
24th - Teulon and District Agricultural
No Reservations required.Take Out
Society Pumpkinfest & Farmers Market 10-4pm. Prizes awarded for largest pumpkin, Available. Call Wendy: at 204-383-5295.
best carved and more also vendors who
14th - Malcolm’s Halloween Forest Opens
“make it, bake it or grow it”. Call: 204-886-2098 Contact: 204-762-5982.
or visit: teulonfarmersmarket.com
15th - Fall Supper - Fraserwood Hall.
Supper at 6:00 pm dancing to follow
24th - Bird on the Hand - OHM
Call: 204-643-5556 for more information.
Participate in a real live songbird banding
session followed by a canoe excursion or
15th - Lakeview Hecla Half Marathon
guided walk $20/person, pre-register.
5km, 10km and half marathon options.
25th - Meadows Community Club Fall Supper Starts at 11:00 am. Call: 204-451-1349
See: heclahalf.com for info.
Hwy 221, sittings 4pm & 6:30pm reservations
required.Call: 204-322-5637.
15th - Variety Show & Dinner - Lakeview
25th – Birding Hour – Migrating Birds -OHM Hecla Resort. Sponsored by Descendants &
Discover where many species of birds spend their Friends of Hecla Island. 6pm, annual
winter. Pre-register, workshop $5 plus admission. fundraising for the museum. Call: Heidi:
204-644-2185 Maxine: 204-279-2061
25th - Lundar Elks Old Time Dance - Lundar
or Sharon: 204-279-2088 for tix.
Community Hall.1:00 -5:00pm. Call Elsie:
15th - 20th Boyz and Bullz, Bull-O-Rama 204-762-5476.
Eriksdale Recreation Centre. Door open at
4:45 for a steak supper. Bull Riders Canada
approved event followed by a cowboy
Last regular run for the season.We have been
social. Contact Ben: 204-739-3276
trying to dodge this gang of desperados all
or Email: [email protected].
season but they always strike when we least
expect. Enjoy live music by Fire and Ice.
16th - Lundar Fall Supper Contact: 204-762-5957.
30th - Annual Culturama Evening - Arborg
20th - Astronomy Night - Migration - OHM
Heritage Village. Contact Pat: at 204-376-5079
Learn more about migration and how our
for details.
migrating birds use the stars to navigate. Rooftop
observation will follow the indoor session.
18th - Prairie Dog Central Family Fun Day PDC.The diesel takes us to Grosse Isle to
experience the trail and join us for a fun filled
family day that will offer amusement for everyone.
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21st - 23rd - Halloween Haunt - Marine
Museum - Selkirk.Selkirk Park. 6-9pm spooks
around every corner. 3 ships, 3 levels of fun.
Call: 204-482-7761 Visit: marinemuseum.ca
22nd - Igor’s Spooktacular Brunch - PDC
Jump onboard for this ‘spooktacular’ brunch
Trip. Igor is lurking around every corner!
Join in Igor’s Haunted Workshop - this
morning trip is ideal for younger passengers.
22nd - Meadows Fall Dinner Dance At Meadows Community Club, Hwy 221.
Tickets $25. Call: 204-322-5394
23rd - Howlin’Halloween Express (Evening Run)
- PDC. Igor will choose from the spookiest
costume for prizes. Goody bags, hotdog, chips
and drink during the quick stopover at Grosse
Isle. Chris Without the Hat performs, visit Igor`s
Haunted Workshop!
23rd - Annual Membership Drive &
Complimentary Fall Supper Arborg Heritage Village, Call: 204-376-5079.
23rd - Migration Magic Farewell Concert - OHM
Enjoy an evening of classical music as we say
goodbye to our feathered friends. A wine and
cheese will be featured during intermission.
Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Silent auction during intermission.
26th - Gaynor Family Regional Library
Halloween bash - Selkirk. Costumes, crafts,
games, and treats FREE admission 6:30-9:30pm.
28th - 30th - Halloween Haunt - Marine
Museum - Selkirk. Selkirk Park 6-9pm spooks
around every corner 3 ships, 3 levels of fun
Call: 204-482-7761.Visit: marinemuseum.ca
29th - Igor’s Spooktacular Brunch - PDC
Jump onboard for this ‘spooktacular’ brunch
Trip. Igor is lurking around every corner!
Join in Igor’s Haunted Workshop - this
morning trip is ideal for younger passengers
29th - Howlin’Halloween Express (Evening Run)
- PDC. Igor will choose from the spookiest
costume for prizes. Goody bags, hotdog, chips
and a drink during the quick stopover at
Grosse Isle. Chris Without the Hat performs,
visit Igor`s Haunted Workshop!
30th - Lundar Elks Old Time Dance Lundar Community Hall. 1-5pm.
Call Elsie: 204-762-5476.
30th – Howlin’Halloween Express (Evening Run)
- PDC.Last run of the season! Dress in your
spookiest costume as Igor will choose his favorite;
prizes,goody bags,hotdog,chips and a drink
during the quick stopover at Grosse Isle.Enjoy the
amazing juggling by Chris Without the Hat before
touring Igor`s Haunted Workshop,only if you dare!
30th - Halloween Party & Pumpkin
Decorating - OHM. Decorate your own
pumpkin/gourd & make fabulous designs.
November 2016
1st-30th - Gayle Halliwell Exhibit - Gwen Fox
Gallery. Call: 204-482-4359 See: gwenfoxgallery.com
5th - Fall Supper - Silver Community Hall
Contact Monique: 204-642-2316 or email
Tamara: [email protected].
5th - Green Acres Art Centre Mall in the Hall
Craft Sale - Teulon-Rockwood Centennial
Centre. 10-3pm. Call: 204- 886-3192 or
visit: greenacresartcentre.org.
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5th - West Interlake Trading Co. Craft Sale
Warren Collegiate Institute,Warren. 35+ tables
10-4pm. Lunch available. Call: 204-461-4040
6th - Eriksdale Community Fall Supper - Eriksdale
Recreation Centre. Starts at 4:30-6pm. Take-out
meals and deliveries in town available. Contact
Donna: 204-739-5573 or Carole: 204-739-5525.
6th - Birding Hour - Birding through your
Kitchen Window - OHM. Only 10% of
Manitoba birds will stay for the winter.What
do they eat? What should you feed them?
11th - Remembrance Day Ceremony and
Luncheon - Eriksdale Rec Centre, sponsored
by Legion. Ceremony at 10:50 am, dinner at
12:30 pm. Contact Joyce: 204-739-5453,
12th - Gramma’s Posse Cookie Caper –
Eriksdale Memorial Community Centre on
Railway Ave.1:00-3:00 pm. Contact Donna:
204-739-5313 or Sandra: 204-739-2605
12th - Fall Craft,Trade & Bake Sale Fraserwood Hall. 10-3 pm. For information
call: 204-642-9414 or 204-642-9392.
17th - Astronomy Night - Astrophotography OHM. Learn the basics of imaging the sky and
explore the fall night sky. Rooftop observation
will follow the indoor session.
18th - Santa Parade of Lights - Selkirk.
7pm, down Eveline St., Heap Ave to Superior Ave.
18th - Christmas Craft Sale - Ashern Legion Hall.
11-4pm To book a table.Contact Katie:204-768-3175.
18th & 19th - Winterfest Craft Sale - TeulonRockwood Centennial Centre.To book a table
call: 204-467-9064 or visit: teulonfarmersmarket.com
19th - Eriksdale Museum Christmas Craft &
Home based Business Sale - Eriksdale Rec
Centre. 10-3pm.Tables of crafts,
home based business gift ideas. Lunch
available. Prizes to be won. Call: Doreen:
204-739-5322 or [email protected]
19th & 20th - Festival of Trees & Craft Sale Selkirk Rec Centre Complex Banquet Hall.
10-3pm, visit: myselkirk.ca or call: 204-785-4946.
22nd - Old Fashion Christmas Concert Fraserwood Hall.Concert begins at 2pm
visit: fraserwoodhall.com for details..
24th - 26th - Homes for the Holidays Selkirk.Tour inside and outside of the nine
properties along the Red River North.
Take in some caroling or Christmas shopping.
Tix limited, call Louise: 204-482-7892 or
Heather: 204-785-3360
25th - Fisher Branch Midnight Madness
Call: 204-372-6618 for more details.
25th - Country Christmas Craft Sale - Ashern
10-7pm. Bake tables, Silent Auction & more.To
book a table contact LIFE Office: 204-768-2187.
25th-27th - Selkirk Biz 5th Annual Black
Friday Weekend
Visit: itsallrighthere.com, or call: 204-482-7176.
26th - Lundar Christmas Craft Sale - Lundar
Community Hall.11-3pm. Call: 204-762-5525.
26th - Santa at the Marsh - OHM
Santa is making an early stopover at the
marsh. Join him on a horse-drawn wagon ride
or have your picture taken with him. Enjoy tasty
treats in the Café.Wagon ride 12-3pm.
Community Hall. 1:00 -5:00pm.
Call Elsie: 204-762-5476.
December 2016
1st-31st - Gordon Howard Carvers, Painters
and Quilters Exhibit - Gwen Fox Gallery.
Call: 204-482-4359, See: gwenfoxgallery.com.
2nd - Christmas on the Bandstand - Wpg
Beach.We welcome Christmas with wagon
rides and Santa 4-10pm.
2nd- Festival of Lights Santa Parade - Stonewall.
Enjoy the lights and parade begins at 7pm.
3rd - Breakfast with Santa - Lundar
Community Hall. 9-1pm. Call: 204-762-5278.
3rd - "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" - Ashern
Centennial Hall.Hosted by the Ashern & District
Chamber of Commerce 2:00 pm - Free Movie & Treats,
visit: ashern.ca or Email: [email protected]
3rd - Santa Breakfast in Warren
- By West Interlake Trading Co.Warren
Memorial Hall. 9am- Noon. Call: 204-461-4040
19th - Santa at the Marsh - OHM
Join us from 1-3pm for holiday high tea enjoy
a selection of tasty canapés and treats made
fresh in our Café. Pre-registration is required.
Community Hall. 1-5pm. Call: Elsie 204-762-5476.
15th - Astronomy Night - Winter Constellations
- OHM. Meet winter constellations as we
prepare for the winter solstice and watch the
night sky from our rooftop observation deck.
17th - Water Tower Wonderland - Water
Tower Rink, Selkirk. Visit: myselkirk.ca or
call: 204-785-4946.
17th - Christmas Bird Count - OHM
Calling all bird enthusiasts! Help us count our
winter resident species. Pre-register by
December 15th.The fee is $5 plus admission.
18th - Birding Hour - Songbird Banding - OHM
Join us to learn the ins and outs of songbird
banding pre-registration required, workshop
fee is $5 plus admission.
31st - New Year’s Eve Social- Fraserwood Hall.
8pm-1am. Lunch provided call: 204-643-5556 for tix.
February 2017
Annual Arborg Ag Society Dog Show Date TBA - Silver Community Hall.
Call Monique: 204-376-5959.
17th-20th - Wonderful Winter Weekend
Festival - Wpg Beach. Enjoy a full weekend of
curling, fishing, fireworks and more.
19th-22nd - Eriksdale Community Club
Winter Carnival - Eriksdale Rec Centre. Kids
curling, hockey, Casino night, pancake breakfast,
scavenger hunt, kid’s activities & movies, hay
rides, stick curling, pickerel dinner. Ice show:
Eriksdale Skating Club. Carnival dance and
crowning of the 2017 Carnival Queen.
Contact Kelly: 204-739-2119
or Email: [email protected].
March 2017
4th & 5th- Gimli Ice Festival
Fire & Ice Car racing, kids snowmobile racing
on ice. Fish toss, kid’s activities, ice fishing.
Gimli Art & Museum tours.
See: gimliicefestival.com for details.
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ALL SUMMER LONG
★
★
Festivals ★ Sandy Beaches ★ Music ★ BBQ ★ Camping ★
Picnics ★ Dining ★ Marina ★ Water Sports ★ Fishing ★
SUMMER 2016
ON THE BANDSTAND
IN WINNIPEG BEACH
PROVINCIAL PARK
with beautiful Lake Winnipeg as its backdrop
Canada Day
Celebrations
July 1st
Bo ardwalk
Days
th
July 15th -17
OTHER EVENTS
Indoor Spring Craft & Vendor Market ........ May 21, 9am
Breast Cancer Pledge Ride ...................... June 5, 11am
The Wave Artists’ Studio Tour ................ June 11 & 12
Legion Annual Indoor Craft Market ................ June 11
Interlake Relay for Life ................ June 18, noon-12am
Canada Day Celebrations .................................... July 1
Swimming Lessons ........................ July 4-8 • July 11-15
Free Fitness Saturdays .................... July & Aug. 9am
Boardwalk Days .............................................. July 15-17
Legion Fall Supper .............................................. Sept 3
The Wave Artist’s Tour................................ Sept 3 & 4
BeachScape Harvest & Traditional
Music & Arts Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 10 & 11
Under the Boardwalk Show ‘n Shine ...... Sept 17, 9am
Christmas on the Bandstand .............. Dec 2, 4-10pm
Wonderful Winter Weekend Festival ............ Feb 17-20
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FI R EWO1st
July
& th
July 16
BAND DATES
South Thunderbird ................................ June 5, 11-2pm
-Part of the Breast Cancer Pledge Ride
TBA .......................................................... June 18, 7pm
-Part of the Interlake Relay for Life
Ricky Bogart & the New Casbah Band .... July 1, 7pm
-Part of our Canada Day Celebrations
Sweet Alibi .................................................. July 2, 7pm
Broke ‘n Busted ........................................ July 9, 7pm
Krazy Madness ........................................ July 16, 7pm
Dust Rhinos .............................................. July 23, 7pm
TBA .......................................................... July 30, 7pm
Rock the House .......................................... July 31, 7pm
High Ridge Road ........................................ Aug 6, 7pm
Rhonda Hart .............................................. Aug 13, 7pm
A R Cash & the Rebels .............................. Aug 20, 7pm
Free Ride .................................................... Aug 27, 7pm
The Biivver Band ........................................ Sept 3, 7pm
Whole Lotta Angus & Big Slick .............. Sept 4, 7pm
South Thunderbird Band ........................ Sept 7, 12pm
Follow us on
*Some event times and dates may change.
THE TOWN OF WINNIPEG BEACH
YOUR SUMMER RECREATION DESTINATION
Check out our website or call events line for entertainment dates and times
204-389-5126 www.winnipegbeach.ca
190 Gimli Road, Whytewold, MB.
(45 minutes North of Winnipeg)
(204) 389-4567 I www.wwemporium.com

July 2016 - Interlake Tourism Association

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