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 Table of Contents
STAR ATTRACTIONS 4

ROADSIDE CURIOSITIES 8
The 2023 Central Manitoba
Visitor’s Guide is published by MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS 12

CENTRAL MANITOBA TOURISM MAKING A SPLASH 16

1-877-324-6645
[email protected]
SEE YOU AT THE FAIR 20
www.centralmbtourism.ca HISTORY COMES ALIVE 26
@CentralMBTourism Museum Listing 33

THE NEW MERIDIAN EXHIBITION CENTRE 38

@CMBTourism
HIGH ADRENALINE ADVENTURES 40

FIND YOUR GROOVE 44

DESIGN EXPERIENCE THE ARTS 48

Tom Powell Design
GOLFING 52
PRINTING 18 Hole Courses 53
Quantum Graphics 9 Hole Courses 54

CAMPING 56

YOU GOTTA EAT HERE 60

Restaurant Directory 64

FRESH FROM OUR FARM 72

Farmers Markets 73

NOT JUST FOR SUMMER 74

Visit our website! MAKE IT A WEEKEND 78

ACCOMMODATIONS 80
Hotels & Motels 80
Bed & Breakfasts 82
Cabins & Cottages 83

MAP 85

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be unexpected changes to the information contained within this guide. Please connect directly with the event
or attraction that you are interested in for up-to-date information about how they are affected by changing restrictions and guidelines. For information
about current health orders and restrictions in the Province of Manitoba, visit www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/

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CITY OF DISCOVERY
mymorden.ca
 Star Attractions
M anitoba’s Star Attractions program
includes 63 major tourism attractions
across the province. From iconic
destinations and historic hot spots to
cultural centres and outdoor gathering
spaces, keep your eyes open for Star
Attractions signs as you travel to find these
can’t-miss stops. The Central region is home
to four of these iconic experiences that we
encourage you to visit.
The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre in
Morden is home to the largest collection of marine
vertebrate fossils in Canada. Guests flock to here for
a peek at the creatures that made their home here in the
waters of what was the Western Interior Seaway during the “Bruce”
Canadian Fossil
Cretaceous Period from 80 million years ago. Be sure to visit Discovery Centre,
“Bruce”, the centre’s most famed artifact — a 13 metre (43 foot) Morden
mosasaur declared by the Guinness Book of World records in 2014
as the world’s largest skeleton of its kind. With more than 1,000 artifacts
catalogued and new exhibits introduced regularly, discoveries await at this
area destination. The centre offers guided tours, birthday party programming
as well as summer programming and a venue for special events and receptions
as well. Learn more at www.discoverfossils.com or phone 204-822-3406.

Fort la Reine Museum,

Portage la Prairie
Portage la Prairie’s Fort la Reine Museum celebrates
300 years of prairie settlement history in the heart of
Canada. Explore all 28 heritage buildings and take part in
a truly enriching experience that highlights the history of
Western expansion and pioneering, the creation of the Canadian
Pacific Railway, Canada’s role in WWI and WWII, and how Canadian domestic
life was shaped throughout the 20th century. This destination also proudly
boasts the world’s largest indoor collection of Allis Chalmers equipment,
memorabilia, and other agricultural marvels. Take part in special events and
cultural programs, or enjoy an educational tour provided by a living history
interpreter. There is much to see at the Fort la Reine Museum. Find more at
www.flrmuseum.com or phone 204-857-3259.

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 S T A R AT T R AC T IO NS

Island Park,
Portage la Prairie

Enveloped by five kilometres of

Crescent Lake, Portage la Prairie’s
Island Park is a jewel at the heart
of the City. This destination is
home to the 18-hole Portage
Golf Club, the Portage Exhibition
campground and event venues, tennis courts, disc golf,
walking trails, wildlife habitat and more. The feature outdoor Manitoba
Water park, Splash Island is a popular draw from visitors from Agricultural
Museum,
far and wide during the summer and the adjacent Stride Place Austin
recreation complex features two ice rinks, a fully equipped
fitness centre and the indoor Shindleman Aquatic Centre, equipment with more than 500 pieces of machinery housed
plus meeting and conference facilities for groups of all sizes. on site. The Homesteaders’ Village provides a snapshot view
You can find more about each of these island venues at of life on the prairies for settlers with more than 20 heritage
islandontheprairies.ca buildings furnished and equipped with period artifacts and
The Manitoba Agricultural Museum at Austin is dedicated to displays. This facility also includes an on-site campground,
collecting vintage farm machinery and buildings from 1900 picnic areas and gift shop. This destination offers tours and
and beyond. Located on 320 acres, this historical site is home hands on experiences and events throughout the year. Find
to Canada’s largest collection of vintage agricultural out more at mbagmuseum.mb.ca or phone 204-637-2354.

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 Local farms, local eggs.

The eggs available in Manitoba grocery stores are produced

by local egg farmers like the Lee family from Holland, MB.
Regulated egg farmers meet high standards in food safety
and animal care.
Roadside Curiosities

E lm Creek is home to the World’s Largest Fire Hydrant.

Standing 8.9 meters (29.5 feet) tall, this attraction was
built by local firefighters and unveiled on Canada Day in 2001.
It eclipses a similar monument, touted as the ‘world’s largest’
in Beaumont, Texas by five and a half feet.
Millions of years ago, the lush farmland which drives
our regional economic was underwater. The creatures
that navigated the channels of the Western Interior seaway
were truly monsters of the deep. Even the creatures that
we recognize today were of Jurassic proportion during
this era. The Archelon Turtle in Morden that greets visitors
at the west end of the City represents a life-sized likeness
of the amphibious reptiles that called this area home during
that period. Unveiled in 2017, this creature boasts a reach
of four and a half metres wide.

World’s Largest
Fire Hydrant,
Elm Creek

Archelon Turtle, Morden

The Dutch roots of their community are

celebrated with the Holland Windmill which
also serves as the town’s visitor information
centre. With accompanying tulips and now
the addition of a mini golf course on the site,
this community destination is growing
to become more than a quick photo
opportunity along Highway Two.
Drop in for a visit. Holland Windmill

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In Roland, visitors are greeted to the community

by the World’s Largest Pumpkin. This eye-catching
landmark was erected in 1990 to celebrate the
community’s centennial and to honor the achievements
of local grower Edgar Van Wyck whose 570-pound
pumpkin set a world record in 1977. Now, at an annual
festival in the community held each fall, pumpkins
from across the Province and beyond tip the scales
at well over 1,000 pounds for top honors — similar
to the actual weight of this monument, which tips
the scales at 1,684 pounds.

World’s Largest Pumpkin, Roland

La Riviere was the first Manitoba home of the wild The creativity of Bob Cain is on display in downtown
turkey. To celebrate that introduced and continue Treherne at the Glass Bottle Buildings. Started in 1979,
to promote this game in the area, the nine-foot the project evolved from a single one-room house made
Wild Turkey Statue greets visitors to the valley town. of 4,000 bottles to construct a chapel, a wishing well,
Chances are that your visit to the community will offer and a fully functional outdoor washroom enclosed in
more than just a glimpse at this likeness, but chances a structure entirely comprised of bottles as well. In 2007,
are good that the village was relocated from the Cain family farm to
Wild Turkey Statue,
you’ll also see its present location where it continues to be a popular
La Riviere some of these attraction for visitors each year.
feathered flocks Glass Bottle
roaming about Buildings,
Treherne
the town and
surrounding
wilderness.

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 World’s Largest Coke Can,
Portage la Prairie

North America’s Largest Smoking Pipe, St. Claude

North America’s Largest Smoking Pipe can be found in

St. Claude. The symbol commemorates the early settlers to
the region who emigrated from a town in France of the same
name where the principal industry is the manufacturing of
smoking pipes. This monument stands five feet high, is 19
meters long and weighs just over 400 pounds. The distinctive
monument in the R.M. of St. Francis Xavier which has
signaled the
The White Horse, western approach
“Blanco Diablo”, to Winnipeg since
St. Francis Xavier
1966, The White
Horse, “Blanco
Diablo” serves as a A century old water tower has become one of Portage
solemn observance la Prairie’s most striking visitor curiosities. Standing
of a Cree legend 26 meters (85 feet) tall, the World’s Largest Coke Can was
from the 1690’s, commissioned by the Coca Cola company and remains
symbolizing a tragic a popular attraction for travelers discovering the City.
tale of true love and The beauty of the natural flora, creating a small rose-covered
murder. Plaques ‘isle’ along the water after a spring rain inspired the name
on site at this for the place we now call Roseisle in the R.M. of Dufferin.
monument tell the The name became official in 1901 when the town began
tale of the conflict and changing alliances on the western to take shape with the arrival of the railroad. In 1991,
prairies that pre-dates European settlement to the region. the Roseisle Pioneer Monument — a large rose — was
conceived and was designed and built by local welder

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A tribute to the survivors of the

Roseisle Pioneer Monument
residential school system are
celebrated on the grounds of a
site that once housed one of these
institutions. On the urban reserve
lands at Keeshkeemaquah in
Portage la Prairie, the Long
Plain First Nation has erected a
monument standing 25 meters (85
feet tall) with a 3.6 meter (12 foot)
Golden Eagle perched atop. The
symbol looks to the East to signify
the beginning of a new day as the
sun rises on today’s fresh start.
Golden Eagle,
Keeshkeemaquah,
Portage la Prairie

World’s Largest Painting

on an Easel, Altona

Clifford McPherson and painted by area artist Stephen

Jackson. The monument stands as the centerpiece in
a beautiful garden at the heart of town.
On your next visit to Altona, be sure visit the World’s
Largest Painting on an Easel. Don’t miss this giant
likeness of Van Gogh’s sunflowers. You’re sure to spot
it easily, as this popular attraction, celebrating
Altona’s active art community stands
23.3 meters (76.5 feet) tall.

Hockey Stick, Winkler

Hockey lovers will be astonished to find a 65-foot 3,000 lb

Hockey Stick in Winkler welcoming future hockey stars
to the city when they visit the Winkler Centennial Arena.
The giant hockey stick was built to welcome participants
in the 2019 National Women’s U18 Championship.

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Municipal
Highlights
T he Rural Municipality of Victoria offers a variety of
activities for everyone. From shopping on the main
streets in Holland and Cypress River, to incredible trails
links right from the golf course to some of Carman’s
other exciting recreation areas. Wind up at the baseball
diamond or make your way down to King’s Park for some
for hiking, quadding, and snowmobiling — we have it all! sandy beach volleyball, a game of tennis, or a nice picnic
Don’t miss the Prairie Wind Music Festival held annually at one of the picnic shelters.
the first weekend of June in Cypress River where people from Worked up an appetite yet? It’s time for some grub! Choose
all over come to enjoy the music, artisan vendors, and food from feel-good food like chicken fingers & fries, pizza & wings,
trucks a plenty. While Holland hosts events from a Family or satiate your sweet tooth with some bakery items! Whether
Fun Canada Day celebration to the Santa Claus Parade you’re in the mood for a grab-and-go snack, would like some
the first weekend in December. It doesn’t matter the season; casual dining, are interested in a retro drive-in experience,
we have plenty to do and look forward to seeing you soon! or look forward to a full-service sit-down restaurant, you’ll
www.rmofvictoria.com find exactly what you’re craving among their variety
of restaurant options.
Boyne Regional
Library, Carman Surrounded by lush farm land and the sweet smell of fresh
country air, discover Altona, Manitoba a beautiful oasis
on the prairies offering a quality of life that’s hard to beat.
Plan your trip to Altona from the comfort of your home
with their online map at altona.ca/tourism/map
Enjoy the great outdoors at the Altona Campground, located
within walking distance of Altona’s many amenities, it’s
the perfect place to call home during the summer. All sites
include 30 amp electrical & water service, and easy access
to washroom and shower facilities, and a playground.
Book today calling 204-324-9005.
Discover four seasons of fun at Buffalo Creek Nature Park.
During the Spring and Summer season at the nature park
come out and enjoy the trails, and the beautiful surroundings.
Welcome to Carman, Manitoba. Travel close to home Enjoy a day of cycling or walking along an 8-foot wide asphalt
and uncover beauty and excitement in your own back yard. trail. The trail reaches Altona from the south via the rail line
Just a skip and a hop form Winnipeg, Carman is a growing trail to Gretna and from the west at the Buffalo Creek Nature
town with an enormous spirit and a lot to explore. Make sure Park. This trail is part of the longest multi-use trail in the world
to add this charming town to your destination list. — The Trans Canada Trail. After a day on the trails, dip your
Once you get there, you’ll be met with nature’s beauty: fresh line in the water for catch and release fishing. This is a popular
air and gorgeous views. Start your day off early with one of spot for tobogganing in winter as well as pleasure skating
the best 18-hole golf courses in the region. Tee off at dawn on the pond, which is cleared and flooded. The field house
and make your way across the course, then enjoy a refreshing makes an ideal warm up spot for changing, restrooms
walk (or cycle) down the Carman Community Pathway which or a hot cup of hot chocolate.

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MUN IC IPA L HIGHL IGH T S

Dive into fun at the Altona Aquatic Centre, located in

Altona Aquatic Centre, Altona
Centennial Park –the best place to spend a day in the sun!
Feel the rush of a plunge down the 133-foot waterslide.
Or, stay cool while splashing with the kids among the centre’s
spray columns, water geysers, water cannons and jumbo
spraying sunflower. There is also a Junior Olympic size pool
to float your day away in. The Altona Aquatic Centre also offers
picnic and sunbathing area, single and family change rooms,
bathrooms, showers and lockers, and a poolside concession
stand to fill hungry tummies. The centre offers special family
rates, season passes, swimming lessons, group rentals, and
special public swim sessions for tots, teens, adults and families.
Altona’s signature event, the Manitoba Sunflower Festival is held
on the fourth weekend of July and features great food, music, art,
and a field of sunflowers for your perfect photos. Other events
include a weekly Saturday morning Farmer’s Market, an
annual Canada Day Celebration, and Winter Carnival.
Appreciate a beautiful sunny day in Altona’s many outdoors
recreational spaces. Play ball at one of Altona’s 14 baseball
fields or stake out your spot in the batting cage to perfect
that homerun hit. Grab your racquets and a friend to play
a round of tennis or badminton. Or spend a few hours
touring the town on one of their many walking trails!
Delve into the Arts in Altona –nestled within an expansive
sculpture garden with lovingly maintained grounds, the
Gallery in the Park is a heritage home turned art gallery.
With two seasons of exhibits per year, each visit is a fresh
experience. Altona is home to great amenities,
great food, and great fun.
Plan your trip today at altona.ca!

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Making a Splash
W hen the temperatures climb in the summer,
few opportunities provide greater refreshment
than finding your way to the nearest body of water.
The central region is home to a number of great natural
and man-made lakes as well as some of the most dynamic
and well-designed aquatic venues. When you’re coming
to visit, be sure to bring your bathing suit.

Splash Island,
Portage la Prairie

Manitou Swimming Pool

In Altona, the Aquatic Centre is the best place to spend

a day in the sun. Feel the rush of a plunge down the 133-foot
waterslide or stay cool while splashing with the kids among
the centre’s spray columns and water cannons, geysers and
jumbo spraying sunflower. To check schedules and get more
information visit altona.ca or call 204-324-9005.
Visitor’s to Morden are pleasantly surprised to discover the
attraction that awaits at Colert Beach in the Lake Minnewasta
recreation area. This three-kilometre lake was created by
damming Dead Horse Creek, creating a beach oasis that a scenic hiking and cycling trail that connects the beach
offers a great venue for swimming, fishing, boating and more. to the heart of downtown Morden. Visit www.mordenmb.ca
With an illuminated boardwalk and access to washroom, to learn more or call 204-822-4991.
shower and camping facilities on site, this destination offers

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The shallow southern shoreline of Lake Manitoba contributes to create Delta Beach,
Lake Manitoba
one of the region’s most iconic beach vistas at Delta Beach. This natural
setting which is a popular spot for fishing and sailing sits close to the
nearby Delta Marsh, a popular spot for bird watchers and outdoor
enthusiasts. Adjacent to a recently re-developed campground and
recreation area, this year may be the year to re-discover the Delta.
Learn more at www.deltabeachcampground.ca or call 204-857-7772.
Situated near the Cottonwood campground, the Treherne Aquatic
Centre is a junior Olympic pool with zero-depth beach entry. Features
include tot slide, integrated wading pool, lazy river and bubble bench,
diving board and waterslide. With a grassed lounge area with picnic
tables and shade structure, the pool is also available for bookings for
splash parties. Find more at www.treherne.ca.

With the iconic Prairie View Elevator Museum Portage la Prairie is home to a unique combination
providing a familiar prairie backdrop, the sandy of amenities allowing for year-round play in the
shores of Sunset Beach in Plum Coulee provide an water. Best known for Splash Island, it’s outdoor
Sunset Beach,
Plum Coulee
unexpected oasis at the heart of the surrounding waterpark that is open from June to September
agricultural lands. This popular destinations for each year, right next door the indoor Shindleman
families may be one of the region’s best kept Aquatic Centre allows visitors to enjoy the pool
secrets … until now. no matter the season or the weather. Both offer
barrier-free beach entry, water slides, lazy river
Carman’s King’s Park is home to two popular
and additional water features to delight swimmers
water features. In addition to the popular heated
of all ages. See more at www.strideplace.ca
pool with waterslide which is an established
or call 204-857-7772.
summertime favorite, they’ve now also added the
Kin Splash Zone for younger children featuring
interactive water table and other exciting features.

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M A K I NG A SPL A SH

The Winkler Aquatic Centre

is a family-friendly public
pool set in the heart of the
city featuring a twisty
waterslide, speed slides,
diving boards, climbing
wall, hot tubs, zero-depth
beach entry, spray park,
kiddie pool, family change
rooms, drink machines and
canteen. With the Campground,
Park, Arts & Culture Gallery,
and Grandeur’s beautiful
flower garden all within
walking distance this place is
sure to keep you coming back.

Winkler Aquatic Centre, Winkler

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 Th e s k y ’
s
the limit in
Clearwater Skyway

World War I Museum Crystal City Printing Museum Star Mound Schoolhouse United Community Arts

Visit us at louisemb.com
Proud of our history on the prairies. The old and the new.
 Winkler Harvest Festival

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See You at the Fair

Y ou’re in for a celebration of French-Canadian culture and

its Joie de vivre when you attend the Montcalm Heritage
Festival held in St. Joseph on the grounds of their museum. Portage Ex

Learn from historical interpreters, visit the workshops of the

blacksmith and leathersmith and visit century old homes that
tell the tale of a different era of our prairie past. Please don’t
leave before having supper, you will not be disappointed.
Visit museestjoseph.ca/festival for the full schedule. The Annual Portage Ex
The 12th annual Turkeyfest & Duck Race takes place is an exciting blend of
in La Riviere during the third week of June. The event is all your favourite fair
designed to promote good outdoor fun and activities for components; midway
the whole family and serves as a major fundraiser for local attractions, livestock
recreation services and programs. With old-fashioned picnic & domestic competitions,
races and games, bike decorating contests, mural painting live music & so much
and the crowd-pleasing rubber duck race down the Pembina more! Come stay with us in our beautiful, fully-serviced
river. More information is available at www.pembina.ca campground on The Island on the Prairies. Located in a
convenient walking distance to Portage Golf Club, Stride
Experience a traditional small country fair and celebrate the Place, Splash Island & Island Park. Learn more on our website
achievements of youth in agriculture through participation in at www.portageex.com
the local 4-H club at the annual Manitou Agricultural Fair.
Take part in a cattle show & sale, gymkhana, handi-craft and Sunflower Festival, Altona
photo competitions, plus sport and activities for all ages. For
more information contact [email protected]

Manitou Agricultural Fair

Altona’s signature event is the Sunflower Festival,

celebrating the sunflower which has been grown
by area farmers for more than 75 years and boasting
a venue for “All Out Fun”. Held theld on the fourth
weekend of July, the event includes a downtown festival
and kick off party, baseball tournaments, queen pageant,
a huge Saturday night stage show and more. A Saturday
morning free pancake breakfast and free watermelon

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SEE YO U AT T HE FA IR

and rollkuchen on Sunday afternoon are just some of Winkler’s Harvest Festival is held during the second
the highlights of this popular festival. Watch for strategic weekend of August and includes live performances by
plantings of the sunflower as you arrive in the sunflower great entertainers complimenting an amazing midway.
capital of Canada. Stay on top of the announcements for For a complete schedule and to learn more about the
this year at www.manitobasunflowerfestival.ca event, visit www.winklerharvestfestival.com

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 SEE YO U AT T HE FA IR

Manitou Honey, Garlic & Maple Syrup Festival

Portage Potato Festival,
Portage la Prairie

Held each year on the 3rd weekend in August, the Plum

Fest began in 2002 following Plum Coulee Centennial
celebrations in 2001. Our free event is totally family oriented.
Come see what 2023 has to offer. Visit www.plumfest.com
A taste of the Pembina Valley is promised when you
visit the Manitou Honey, Garlic & Maple Syrup Festival
in September. Be sure to come hungry because the event
includes a pancake breakfast, gourmet alley, barbecue
lunches, food sampling and a buffet dinner in addition
to a slate of entertainment and attractions. The town
also rolls out the red carpet with guided tours of local
historic sites and more. All the information is available
at www.pembina.ca

Held annually The Roland Pumpkin Fair falls on the first

Saturday of October. Highlighting the regions agricultural
strengths, the Great Pumpkin & Vegetable Commonwealth
Weigh-Off showcases stunningly large local produce; the 2019
champion was a pumpkin weighing in at 1,660.5lbs! The days
activities start with a pancake breakfast and craft show, with
fun family activities through out the day. Take a break to enjoy
some specialty pumpkin desserts in the Pumpkin Patch Tea
Room before heading off to see the classic car display, face
painting and free entertainment on the main stage. End day
your of pumpkin fun with the full course Harvest Supper and
leave Roland full of good food and pumpkin filled memories.
Visit us at www.rmofroland.com

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 - from summer to winter -

EXPLOREMORDENWINKLER.COM
 Portage la Prairie
Farmer's Market
Portage la Prairie has a year-round Farmer's Market!

• Seasonal Veggies • Seasonal Fruit • Baking •

• Lemonade • Woodworking • Bath Bombs •
• Soap • Crafts • And so much more! •
Summer Hours: Wednesday 3:30 - 6:00
& Saturday 10:00 - 2:00
Winter Hours: Saturday 10:00 - 2:00

Find us on Facebook @PortageFarmersMarket or

contact Jodie 204-745-7073 for
more information

Located in Portage la Prairie, MB. REAM. UILD. IVE.

History Comes Alive

C anada’s contribution to the war effort during

the Great War of 1914 to 1918 is the sole focus
of the Manitoba WW1 Museum near Pilot Mound.
The collection includes photographs, military uniforms,
medals and equipment that outline the roles and conditions
that our soldiers experienced in battle. The museum
also includes one of the most comprehensive archives
of Canadian military personnel during that era. For an
immersive experience, this site also features a partial
trench for visitors to experience what life was like during
Manitoba WW1 Museum, Pilot Mound
the era of trench warfare. Contact [email protected]
to schedule your visit, or visit louisemb.com.

Neubergthal, Altona

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Recognized as one of the best-preserved single street

Mennonite villages in North America, the Neubergthal is a
National Historic Site of Canada. Though very much an active
community where families live and work today, the self-guided
walking tour provides a unique perspective of the settlement
that first took shape here in the 1870’s. Seasonally, tours are
available of select properties to illustrate the lives of families
who lived in these housebarn properties. Find more
information at neubergthalheritagefoundation.com
Housed in a building that has stood since 1881, The Crystal
City Printing Museum showcases a remarkable collection
of original printing machines — all in working order.
The building was originally the printing shop and office
for the community’s local newspaper, the ‘Rock Lake Herald’,
established in 1881 by Thomas Greenway — later Manitoba’s
Prairie View Elevator
seventh premier. This living history destination allows Museum, Plum Coulee
visitors to step back through time to an era long before the
convenience of desktop publishing. See the presses in action,
learn about the painstaking processes, and even take home a In Plum Coulee, a vacant grain elevator was transformed
memento of your visit. To arrange your tour, call 204-873-2591 to turn a fading prairie icon into a vibrant destination
or visit louisemb.com promoting culture and preserving the community’s past.
The Prairie View Elevator Museum has been developed
to illustrate all aspects of pioneer life on the prairies —
Crystal City Printing Museum on the homestead, in the one room schoolhouse, and more.
Have you ever been curious about the functional operation
of a grain elevator? They have retained some fixtures and
exhibits that share a snapshot of that as well. Find us on
Facebook @PrairieViewElevator.
The Musée St. Joseph Museum was established to preserve
the history and culture of the Rural Municipality of Montcalm
for the enjoyment of the residents and visitors to the area.
This bilingual museum offers an immersive experience as
you walk through their historical and agricultural villages.
The Manitoba Sugar Beet Producers Collection preserves
the history of sugar beet production in Manitoba. It includes
machines for sowing and harvesting the sugar beet, and
also displays many objects related to the industry. With more
than a century of photography history, The Laurent Fillion
Collection features rare cameras and more common ones,
from daguerreotypes dating back to 1850 to Land cameras
of the 1970s. For more information on their other collections
and upcoming events, visit www.museestjoseph.ca!

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The Fort la Reine Museum features over 25 heritage

buildings that exhibit the history of the Canadian
Prairies. From Pioneering, Indigenous Traditions,
Agriculture and Industrial Innovations, there is much
to see! Special events and programs make your visit
special. Take part in a Tea Party Tour, Escape Room
Experience, the new Museum Corn Maze, Fright at
the Museum, or Yuletide (Special events are offered on
specific dates). Visit us at flrmuseum.com to learn more.
Located in the heart of the prairies and devoted to
preserving the history of the town of Somerset and
the Lorne Municipality, the Somerset Lorne Citizens
Museum welcomes all! Come for a visit to see beautiful
artifacts and displays donated and loaned from Lorne
citizens, past and present. Displays include a world
class gem and rock collection, military artifacts,
historic homemaking items , and more! Learn more at
www.facebook.comSomersetLorneCitizensMuseum
Fort la Reine Museum,
Portage la Prairie

Crystal City The original machinery

Printing Museum
from 1881 - in action!
Admission: Adults $5;
Students $2; Under 5 - Free
Groups welcome!
Call ahead to arrange your
tour of the working museum
(204) 873-2591
www.louisemb.com
218 Broadway St. S. Crystal City, MB.

Oldest operating print shop in Western Canada!

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Since opening in 1978, the Treherne Museum has grown to include

five buildings, boasting thousands of interesting artifacts and displays,
including one of the largest gun collections in Western Canada.
Showcasing over 140 different types of antique guns, including rifles
dating back as early as the 1700’s. Other features include a tiny replica
town modeled after Treherne in the early 1900’s, a pioneer house
built in 1906, one of Manitoba’s most complete blacksmith shops,
and a collection of early farm machinery and agriculture-related
implements. Make the trip to Treherne this year to experience
this museum, and more! Visit our Facebook page to learn more
at www.facebook.com/trehernemuseumMNT
Find Twice the historic fun in Miami at the Miami Museum and
the Miami Railway Station Museum. The Miami Museum features
a 40-foot mosasaur fossil, vintage fashion pieces, and other artifacts
from a time gone by. Open in 1889, the Miami Railway Station
Museum, now a national heritage site, was a working train station
The Treherne Museum, Norfolk
until the 70’s. In present times, it is a rare surviving example of
a Canadian Northern railway station — now home to a museum
featuring railway history exhibits and a restored 1914 Canadian
Pacific Railway Caboose. Guided tours are available by appointment.
Visit us on our website at miamirailwaymuseum.com to learn more.
Visit Manitoba’s first wind farm and The Saint Léon Interpretive
Centre, dedicated to Environmental Awareness. Comprised of four
interactive galleries on salamanders, birds, wind energy, and living
green. Learn about the life cycle of salamanders, hear nature calls,
and learn how to reduce our ecological footprint and help the
environment. programs offered in French and English.
Visit our website at www.stleon.ca to learn more!
This bilingual museum is two museums in one! Musée des Pionniers
et des Chanoinesses is dedicated to the pioneers of Quebec and
the old countries who rebuilt their lives in “La Montagne” with faith
and courage. The Pioneers Museum offers a great display of artifacts
describing life in late 1800’s and early 1900’s. You can learn about the
first doctor, the first veterinarian and the founder of Notre-Dame.
With models of the train station and a 1920’s kitchen, you really step
into a life from long ago. Half of the museum is dedicated to the
“Chanoinesses”, better known as “Les Soeurs du Sauveur”, an order
of religious women who came from France to help establish the
community of Notre-Dame de Lourdes. This museum is a tribute
to their education and apostolic work and ensures they will long
be remembered. Come to www.notre-dame-de-lourdes.ca/museum
to learn more!

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A visit to St. Claude provides opportunities to see more

than one museum attraction. First, a rare surviving
example of a stand-alone community jail has become
the St. Claude Gaol Museum. This one-room jailhouse
has been immaculately restored for the enjoyment
of guests each year. Their promise to visitors is that
this is “the only place in Canada where you can have
fun in prison.” While in town, don’t forget to also
check out the Manitoba Dairy Museum which
shares the story and evolution of early dairy
processes through to the modern approaches
used today. The museum grounds also include
exhibits celebrating the successes of the industry.

Manitoba Dairy Museum, St. Claude

The name Nellie McClung

is well known throughout
Canada for her successes as both
an author and a trailblazer for
women’s rights. Nellie resided in
the Pembina Valley and Nellie’s
Homes of Manitou features
two of the actual homes where
McClung lived during her life in
the area. Both the Hazel Cottage
where Nellie boarded as a
16-year old teacher and the
McClung House where she
and her family lived for many
St. Claude Gaol Museum years are furnished and
decorated for visitors to tour
and enjoy. Open from May
to September, tours may
be arranged by calling
204-242-2765 or
nellieshomes.ca

Jim’s Vintage Garage,

Headingley

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Located in Carman’s beautiful King’s Park, this local

community museum is committed to preserving local
history and creating a space where history can be enjoyed
by all ages. The Dufferin Historical Museum includes
a main building displaying several exhibits such as
a farming display, General Store, various Indigenous
artifacts, and much more. Find out more at
dufferinhistoricalmuseum.ca
Celebrating over 50 years of keeping
our heritage alive the Pembina
Threshermens Museum showcases
acres of old-fashioned fun and
adventure. Step back to the early
Dufferin Historical Museum 1900s when you enter the outdoor
pioneer village museum. Featuring
16 historical buildings and vintage
farm equipment, you’re sure to
have fun, the ol’-fashioned way.
Visit our website to learn more at
www.threshermensmuseum.com

Pembina
Threshermens
Museum

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Museum Listing Dufferin Historical Museum

Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre

111-B Gilmour Street, Morden
204-822-3406
discoverfossils.com

Crystal City Printing Museum

218 Broadway Street S., Crystal City
204-873-2591
louisemb.com

Darlingford School Heritage Museum

197 Bradburn Street, Darlingford
204-246-2232

Darlingford War Memorial

212 Bradburn Street, Darlingford
Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Dufferin Historical Society Museum Highway 34, Austin
King’s Park, Carman 204-637-2354
dufferinhistoricalmuseum.ca ag-museum.mb.ca

Elie Roman Catholic Convent Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame

R.M. of Cartier 111-D Gilmour Street, Morden
GPS: N49.90073, W97.76111 204-822-4636
mbhof.ca
Fort la Reine Museum
2652 Saskatchewan Avenue E, Portage la Prairie Manitoba Dairy Museum
204-857-3259 3rd Street, St. Claude
flrmuseum.com 204-379-2609

Fort Dufferin Historical Site Manitoba World War I Museum

River Road West, Emerson 57130 16 North, Pilot Mound
GPS: N49.03048, W97.20214 204-825-2961

Holland Emmanuel Historical Church Marringhurst Heritage House

114 Barr Street, Holland Argyle
204-526-2717 204-825-2958

Jim’s Vintage Garages Miami Pioneer Museum

5353 Portage Avenue, Headingley 3rd Street at Kirby, Miami
204-889-3132, Ext 4
jimsvintagegarages.ca

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Miami Railway Station Museum

Highway 23, Miami
miamirailwaystationmuseum.com

Morris & District Centennial Museum

350 Main Street South, Morris
204-746-2169

Musee de Pioneers & Chanoinesses Museum

55 Rogers Street, Notre Dame de Lourdes
204-248-7220
notre-dame-de-lourdes.ca/museum

Musee St. Joseph Museum

25 Brais Boulevard, St. Joseph
204-737-2244
museestjoseph.ca

Nellie McClung Heritage Site

1 Main Street
204-242-2765
nellieshomes.ca GET INTRODUCED TO A
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE THAT
YOU NEVER KNEW EXISTED.
Pembina Threshermen’s Museum
Highway 3, between Morden & Winkler www.islandontheprairies.ca

204-325-7497
threshermensmuseum.com

Pilot Mound Museum

201 Lorne Avenue, Pilot Mound
louisemb.com

Plum Coulee Elevator Museum

Main Avenue, Plum Coulee
204-829-7748

Roland 4-H Museum

72 Third Street, Roland
roland4hmuseum.ca

Second Chance Car Museum

Railway Avenue & Vanzile Street, Treherne
secondchancecarmuseum.ca

Somerset Lorne Citizen Museum

302 3rd Street, Somerset Miami Railway
Station Museum
Star Mound Museum
Snowflake
GPS: N49.05975, W98.72491
louisemb.com 35
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St. Ambroise Entrenchment, Ste Therese Chapel

Provincial Heritage Site R.M. of Lorne, 204-248-2372
St. Ambroise GPS: N49.49421, W98.55431
GPS: N50.22673, W98.07728
Treherne Museum
St. Anne’s Anglican Church 183 Vanzile Street, Treherne
Highway 26, Poplar Point 204-723-2044
GPS: N50.04392, W98.02364 treherne.ca

St. Claude Gaol Museum The Old Mound

Provincial Road 240, St. Claude Little Dance Hill
204-379-2679 Municipality of Louise
GPS: N49.22472, W98.91239
St. Eustache Roman louisemb.com
Catholic Church
St. Eustache Winkler Heritage Museum
GPS: N49.97459, W97.77985 Southland Mall
777 Norquay Drive, Winkler
Saint Léon Interpretive Centre 204-362-2933
35 Baie du Lac, St. Léon winklerheritagesociety.ca/museum.html
204-242-4374 Winkler Heritage Museum

SAINT CLAUDE MUSEUMS

Service in English & French
July & August
Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 2 - 5
pm May/June & Sept/Oct, call for appointment

MANITOBA DAIRY MUSEUM ST. CLAUDE GAOL MUSEUM

Open July & August Open July & August
Mile 60 Park, 3rd St., St. Claude 5, PR 240, St. Claude
Phone: 204-379-2323 or 2609 Phone: 204-379-2679
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
 Art Exhibitions ~ Performances ~ Gift Shop
Classes/Workshops ~ Music Lessons

Open Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

38 Centre Ave. W.
goldenprairieartscouncil.com
Carman, Manitoba @GoldenPrairieArtsCouncil
(204) 745-6568
 Miami Miami
Railway Station

Museum
Home of the Giant Mosasaur
Museum
A National Historic Site!
This authentic 1889 prairie
Pioneer • First Nations • Military Items train station is one of the
last of is kind, offering a
Open Saturday & Sunday
glimpse into a bygone era
June - September of travel across the plains
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
New to the museum
is a 1914 Canadian
For Pacific Caboose being
information restored to its former
contact: glory!
Joe Brown
204-435-2888 For more information visit us online:
@MiamiRailwayStationMuseum
40 ft. Mosasaur
fossils on display! @MiamiRailroadMuseum

@MiamiRailway
miamirailwaystationmuseum.com

Situated in the village of Miami on

the corner of Cole St. and Kerby Ave.
Visit the Railway Museum when in town!
 Walking Track

The New Meridian

Exhibition Centre
WORK & PLAY IN WINKLER EVENTS

A 7-year concept in the making, the brand-new

Meridian Exhibition Centre is open! This sprawling,
modern facility was designed to exceed Winkler and
Large-capacity events will find their forever home at the MEC.
Seasonally, the fieldhouse is transformed into a Community
Hall by laying hard floor paneling over the turf. This ultra-strong
the surrounding areas’ needs for recreation, events, feature is capable of handling sprinter vans and other vehicles
and professional gatherings. Walking through the doors, for setup and teardown. A large-scale catering kitchen, multiple
the walls rise around you in clean, intersecting lines that concession stands, and mobile bars are also available to utilize,
lend to the enormity of the building. Artfully designed, which transform and diversify event-types.
grey-scaled concrete with pops of orange and yellow In the Community Hall, the towering, 19,300 square foot
create an aesthetically pleasing, contemporary experience. open-concept space is made bright by floor-length windows.
Towering, floor-to-ceiling windows cast natural light into Overhead, copper paneling creates an industrial yet welcoming
every room, drawing the outside in. sophistication. This 1,200-person space is ideal for conferences,
tradeshows, banquets, and vendor markets.
RECREATION
The recreation portion of the building consists of a fieldhouse, PROFESSIONAL GATHERINGS
ice arena, and walking track. The fieldhouse is vast; there are Walking up the wide staircase to the second floor, guests
19,000 square feet of squishy turf for soccer, ultimate frisbee, enter the open lounge. Leather chairs, couches, small tables,
disc golf, and other activities. Above the space are bleachers and artwork decorate the space, which is perfect for couples
that seat up to 180 spectators. or small groups to rendezvous in.
The ice arena has even more to celebrate. It’s massive, Clients can also hold business meetings in the professionally
boasting an NHL sized ice sheet, 6 dressing rooms, and nearby equipped meeting rooms, which overlook different areas
concession. It’s also one of the only sledge-hockey facilities in of the MEC and offer plenty of natural light. The Executive
Manitoba. Spectators, rejoice! The nearly 400 bleachers have Meeting Room comfortably hosts up to 14 for corporate
heated flooring, so your toes stay toasty while you watch. gatherings and has oversized windows and a floor-to-ceiling
For day users, the 115-meter walking track overlooks the soccer view of the fieldhouse.
pitch and ice arena, so you’re entertained while you walk or jog.

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Gatherings aren’t just for adults though! Children will

love the new state-of-the-art Play Room in the heart of
the building. It includes a mini stick hockey area and an
FX interactive projection system that tracks movements
and gestures, so kids can interact with audiovisual effects,
transporting them into new worlds of entertainment.
The MEC of Winkler, with its streamlined, ultra-modern
facilities, naturally lit spaces, and highly accessible layout
will draw residents and visitors for generations to come.
The facility offers something for everyone, from corporate
clients to hockey families, and is completely mobility
accessible. You can glide across the arena in ice skates,
do laps in sneakers around the walking track, or click
Arena
your heels at the head of the Executive Meeting Room.
Bring your family, friends, or coworkers and a few changes
of shoes and join us for your next activity or event at the
Interior Field
Meridian Exhibition Centre.
To find the many different ways you can experience the
Meridian Exhibition Centre, please visit www.theMEC.ca
and be sure to follow the City of Winkler’s Facebook page
at www.facebook.com/cityofwinkler

Meridian Exhibition Centre – Aerial View

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High Adrenaline Adventures

I t’s true, the vast open prairies and the rolling hills of the
Pembina Valley are a destination for many looking to enjoy
the soundtrack of nature, marvel at spectacular sunsets and
Prairie Hill Mx is one of Manitoba’s premier motocross
facilities. Working with the Manitoba Motocross Association
hosting races for the Provincial Championship series.
gaze up at endless starry skies. But that doesn’t mean that we Located in the Municipality of Louise near Pilot Mound,
don’t have something in store for those whose heart beats at they are celebrating their 14th year of operation in 2023
just a little higher tempo. The Central region is also home to and continue to develop their site to provide the best
some events and attractions that offer thrills and an experience for both the racers and fans alike. Along with
opportunity for adventure that you won’t soon forget. races they also host open practices, private riding days
and have even hosted a wedding. For more information
call 204-825-4288 or catch them on Facebook at
prairiehillmx/prairiehillracing

Prairie Hill Mix,

R.M. of Louise

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HIGH A DR E N A L I N E A DV E N T U R E S

Central Plains Rec Plex,

Southport
A full mind and body workout is promised on the
largest indoor climbing wall in western Manitoba
at the Central Plains Rec Plex at Southport, just
3 kilometres south of Portage la Prairie. Improve
your strength, endurance and skill on their 30-foot
climbing wall with multiple routes to choose from.
The facility is also home to a running track and
fitness centre as well as Southport Bowl, a five-lane
five pin bowling alley offering league play as well
as special event bookings for private functions.
Their website centralplainsrecplex.com offers
more detail.
St. Jean ATV Derby
If soaring through the air gets your heart pumping,
then you want to head to Manitou and buckle up
for Hy Wire Zipline Adventures. Where else can
you soar at heights of up to 200 feet over the scenic In the small community of St. Jean Baptiste Manitoba, you will
Pembina Valley? Offering Manitoba’s longest and
find Canada’s Largest ATV Derby. The St. Jean ATV Derby is
highest ziplines, this destination offers eight different
a weekend long event held on the third weekend of September.
lines and options to experience the full course, a partial
The trail, about 40 kilometres in length, is located along the
course and even a single line “bucket list” special for
scenic Red River and is sure to challenge even the most
those who just want to sample the experience for the first
experienced ATV enthusiast. They start off the weekend
time. Open daily, groups of up to 15 may be scheduled
with “Friday Night Lights” mud bog contests and evening
per session. Be sure to check out the anti-gravity space
sphere while on site as well! Schedule your adventure entertainment. Saturday morning starts with registration,
by calling 204-242-3396 or visit hywirezipline.ca silent auction & quad raffle tickets before you hit the trail.
Lunch can be found about half way through the trail, with
homemade soups, chili, burgers, hot dogs, snacks & drinks.
Hy Wire Zipline With the check stops along the way, you can take a rest to
Adventures,
Manitou enjoy riding through mud holes or watch the machines go
tearing through or getting stuck. Upon return to the park, you
can enjoy supper from one of their vendors, canteen or stick
around for the draw for prizes and evening entertainment.
Visit us at www.stjeanatvderby.ca to learn more.
Runners of all ages and abilities challenge the course each fall
at the Rotary Republic Park for the Portage the Prairie Dirt
Dash. Co-presented by the Portage Community Revitalization
Corporation and the local Rotary club, this annual event
challenges runners with a series of skill-testing obstacles and,
Portage the of course, mud. With new obstacles added to the course each
Prairie Dirt Dash, year, the great equalizer of the course is dubbed “Goliath”
Portage la Prairie
and has stymied even the hardiest of competitors. Dash as
an individual or compete as a team and dress to impress
with your family and friends.

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Find Your Groove

F or fans of live music, Central Manitoba offers a wide

variety of venues and events to see your favorite artists
(and future favorites you’ve yet to discover) in intimate and
The Harvest Moon Festival celebrates the harvest
season and local food production which is at the heart
of Manitoba’s economy, while providing a venue to link
interactive settings. Here, the setting shares equal billing with our rural and urban communities. The festival is a key
the artists themselves in creating a lasting memory that will to promoting the generous spirit of the host town of
forever connect you with this region. In addition to concert Clearwater, the talents of local artists, mouth-watering
theatres and arts venues, this area is also home to some produce of local growers and the Harvest Moon Learning
of the most highly anticipated music festivals in the Province. Centre while enjoying the embrace of the Pembina Valley.
The festival welcomes over 2,000 patrons annually and the
revenue generated from the event offers an economic
boost to Clearwater organizations and businesses and
the Municipality of Louise. Get the latest news on the
upcoming line up at harvestmoonfestival.ca

Harvest Moon Festival,

Clearwater

44 C E N T R A L M A N I T OB A T OU R I S M Jenny Ramone Photography

 F I N D YO U R GR O OV E

Free your spirit at Whoop & Hollar Folk

Festival — the signature event of the
R.M. of Portage la Prairie in 2023. Share
in the warmth of an authentic grassroots
festival, featuring some of the very best
Manitoba musicians playing over an entire
weekend. Experience the true heart and
spirit of the prairies, while walking the
winding nature trails, enjoying the wild
pollinator garden, and discovering the
magical assortment of trees. Dance the
night away, bring an instrument and join
a jam session, or perform at an open mic
in the quaint red barn. Fun for all ages!
Be sure to check out the interactive
workshops and “Creative Corner” art
station, plus “Artisan Alley” featuring
a variety of artwork and handmade gems.
Food vendors will cater to a variety of tastes (picnics are
welcome). Free tent camping Friday & Saturday with
weekend pass. Tickets, performers, and details at
whoopandhollar.com.

Visitors to Cypress River have come to recognize this Highway

2 community as the ‘Little Town with the Big Sound’ thanks
in large part to the Prairie Wind Music Festival which has
been hosted for the past seven years. The event presents
a diverse blend of music and boasts that the small town
hospitality, intimacy and production quality at this event
venue are what make it a ‘must attend’ event each year.
See some of Canada’s hottest acts sharing the bill with
emerging artists while celebrating music and community.
Featuring rock, blues, country, old-time, jazz and children’s
music — the line up offers something for everyone. Stay in
Whoop & Hollar Folk Festival,
touch with us at prairiewindmusicfest.wordpress.com R.M. of Portage la Prairie

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GROWING. STRONGER. TOGETHER.
carmanmanitoba.ca
 Darlingford HISTORY • HERITAGE • COMMUNITY SPIRIT

SCHOOL MUSEUM MEMORIAL PARK ZION-CALVIN UNITED CHURCH COMMUNITY HALL

Our School, built in 1910, now This unique memorial was dedicated on Built in 1908, it is a well preserved This is an excellent modernized facility with
offers four rooms with historic July 5, 1921. Instrumental in its creation example of a wood frame Gothic a full kitchen for hosting community events
artifacts. Imagine the life of an was Ferris Bolton, who lost three sons in Revival Church. View the landmark and private functions such as wedding
early homesteader, learn about WW1. Tablets inside the Chapel display bell tower that is still rung on socials, and family gatherings. The variety
“Old” Darlingford and “New”
the names of 223 local veterans who occasion and sit in the original of events that bring us together help to
Darlingford, view WW 1 and WW11
exhibits, and enter a vintage multi served and died in both World Wars. pews and feel the calm that nurture our community spirit especially
grade school classroom. They are recognized at the annual surrounds you. when a meal is involved.
Memorial Service. Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. Rentals 204-332-1265.
Open weekends, June 10 – Sept. 10,
1 – 5 pm, and by request. Annual Memorial Service with lunch year round. Community Events already scheduled are:
to follow, July 2.
Call 204-246-2307 or 204-823-0626. Guided tours by museum staff. Fall Supper, Oct. 29 (204-246-2187)
Wheelchair accessible. Guided tours by museum staff or email
[email protected] Craft Sale, Nov. 18 (204-246-2351)
197 Bradburn St. Wheelchair accessible.

WWW.PEMBINA.CA
Experience the Arts

A rts and culture are no longer the exclusive domain

of large urban centres. Over the past several years,
the appetite for the arts and the talents of rural artisans
Altona’s Gallery in the Park was established in 2007
in the former Schwartz heritage house to celebrate the
centennial of Friesens, one of Canada’s premier book
has come into focus with a growing number of community printing companies. The art and sculpture gallery which
arts associations and rural galleries. Central Manitoba is open from May to October has hosted art showings
is home to some of these destinations which both feature by leading artists such as Luther Pokrant, Ray Dirks, Peter
the works of celebrated artists, but also are serving to Sawatzky and Leo Moll. Admission is free to rural Manitoba’s
introduce newcomers to the arts and unlock the creativity leading art and sculpture gallery. You can find out more
of a new generation of emerging talent across the prairies. at galleryinthepark.ca

Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment

Gallery in the Park,

Altona

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At Winkler Arts & Culture they are not only fostering an

appreciation for the arts but are focused on celebrating
the culture that brings art to life. Their gallery, housed in
a modern and somewhat industrial-themed design, hosts
a variety of exhibitions and special events throughout the
The arts community in Carman convenes at the Golden year as well as being available for rentals for special events.
Prairie Arts Council — a non-profit organization that offers Their website offers a unique opportunity for artists in
educational programming. Situated in a heritage building, the community to submit their work for consideration
their venue houses their exhibition art gallery, workshop and on their website and social media galleries, to be part
music rooms in addition to a gift shop and outdoor courtyard. of a group exhibition, to be featured for a solo show, or
Find out what exciting exhibition is in store for the coming to be offered for sale in their gift shop. Visit winklerarts.com
months or sign up for one of their classes for adults or children to explore more.
in either visual or performing arts and discover your artistic
What began as a gathering of artists collaborating to exhibit
abilities. Please visit goldenprairieartscouncil.com to see all
and sell their work in 1988 has grown to become a hub for both
the reasons you need to visit soon.
the visual and performing arts in Morden and surrounding
Patrons of the arts may know the Prairie Fusion Arts & area including ten municipalities, two cities, two towns and
Entertainment for its three galleries which host exhibits a first nation. The Pembina Hills Arts Council makes its home
from artists ranging from local talent to nationally celebrated in a distinguished legacy building on Stephen Street where it
artists. But the Centre also nurtures the talents of those who houses its gallery as well as offers a variety of classes throughout
are just discovering their artistic abilities as well with classes the year. The organization’s reputation as a champion for the
in paint, sculpture, dance and much more throughout the arts has also led to partnerships with other organizations
year. On site, the 440-seat William Glesby Theatre also offers and their site often serves as the ticket outlet for concerts
a dynamic schedule of events and performances throughout and events coming to the area. Visit pembinahillsarts.com
the year. Learn more at prairiefusion.ca for an in-depth look.

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In Crystal City, the Parklane Theatre has become the hub for local
performing arts in the Municipality of Louise, live theatre and
concerts. Opened in 1953 following the dismantling of the Royal
Music Hall & Deluxe Theatre which had been on the same site, live
productions and events are hosted at this unique venue. Performers
who have graced the stage here claim that the Parklane Theatre has
the best acoustics of all their touring stops. You can keep up to date
with the latest schedule announcements on their Facebook Page
@Parklane Theatre or website louisemb.com
One of the most acclaimed wildlife carvers in North America
resides in our area and crafts his creations from the Loon Magic Art
Studio in Plum Coulee. Artist Neil Fehr is best recognized for his
customized antler carvings which have been implemented into
handles for knives, fishing rods, or just as a stunning piece of its
own. Capturing wildlife in vivid detail, Neil’s work has drawn the
attention from buyers and collectors around the world. His gallery
is open to the public, by appointment by calling 204-829-3236.

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E X PER IE NC E T HE A R T S

The performing arts aren’t limited to just indoors — Annette

Heal has been the driving force for the last decade to present Oak Valley’s
Outdoor
an outdoor series of performances under the banner of Amphitheatre,
Concerts in the Park. Held at the outdoor bandstand on La Riviere
Portage la Prairie’s Island Park, this Thursday evening
concert series held during the months of July and August
are free to the public and feature a variety of emerging and
established artists from across Canada. Concerts in the Park
was recognized as the 2018 CMT Event of the Year with
a budget of under $5,000. Bring a lawn chair and
stake your preferred spot to enjoy the show.

The experience of live theatre is amplified by the

overwhelming setting at Oak Valley’s outdoor amphitheater
Concerts in the Park, at La Riviere. Celebrating their 24th season in 2023,
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba’s Award-Winning Passion Play, based on the
biblical account of Christ has been performing before
enthusiastic audiences each summer. Be sure to get your
tickets early as these performances are held only during
two weekends each July. Learn more about this spectacular
venue at passionplay.ca
In Morden, Central Manitoba has retained a unique attraction
from the past as home to one of only three remaining drive in
cinemas in the Province. Once a common site on the prairie
landscape, most theatres of this style have since closed.
But Morden’s Stardust Drive-In keeps the traditional of
open-air cinema alive. Located near the Lake Minnewasta
recreation area, the iconic screen is easy to spot from the
highway and presents feature Hollywood blockbusters each
weekend at dusk throughout the summer.

Stardust Drive-In,
Morden

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 Golfing

I t’s true what they say: A bad day on the golf

course still beats your best day at the office.
Whether you’re looking for a quick afternoon
retreat or are planning a golf vacation, Central
Manitoba is sure to have the course that offers
the challenge that you’re looking for. Offering
the calm of the country setting we are home
to a variety of both nine and eighteen-hole
courses that we’re sure you’re going to want
to try again… and bring a friend.

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18 Hole Courses Club

Rentals
Cart
Rentals
Dining
Room
Pro
Shop
Golf
Lessons
Driving
Range

Bridges Golf Course (Starbuck)

Carman Golf & Curling Club

Kingswood Golf & Country Club (La Salle)

Minnewasta Golf & Country Club

Portage Golf Club

Scotswood Links (Elm Creek)

Winkler Golf Club

G OL F I NG

9 Hole Courses
Club
Rentals
Cart
Rentals
Dining
Room
Pro
Shop
Golf
Lessons
Driving
Range

MacGregor Town & Country Golf Club

Manitou Golf

Miami Golf & Country Club

Morris Golf

Oakview Golf & Country Club (Gretna)

Pilot Mound Town & Country Club

Roland Golf Course

Southport

Treherne Delahunt Golf & Country Club

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 At Southport Golf Club, enjoy a fun and challenging 9-hole
course with a unique layout, designed for all levels of play.

@SouthportGolfClub 204.428.6030 SouthportGolfClub.ca

Whether you like to hike, fish, bike, canoe, skate, sit by the campfire
or hang out at the beach, Lake Minnewasta has something for you!
www.mymorden.ca/lake-minnewasta
Camping

ALTAMONT CYPRESS RIVER LA RIVIERE

Altamont Centennial Park Agricultural Sports Grounds La Riviere Centennial Campground
204-744-2246 204-743-2123 Oak Valley Park
204-242-2509
ALTONA DARLINGFORD
La Verendrye Wayside Park LETELLIER
Altona Centennial Park
204-324-9005 Letellier Community Park
Medicine Line Guest Ranch
204-737-2329
204-246-2173
204-737-2681
ARDEN Pembina Valley Camp
Lansdown Centennial Park 204-246-2008 MANITOU
204-368-2403
Manitou Centennial Park
EMERSON
204-242-2838
AUSTIN Emerson Centennial Park
204-373-2002 Mary Jane Park — R.M. of Pembina
Manitoba Agricultural
204-242-2825
Museum & Campground Prairie Oak Beach & Campground 204-242-2235
204-637-2354 204-304-1445 204-242-2554

CARMAN HOLLAND MACGREGOR

King’s Park Holland Agricultural Grounds MacGregor Lions Club Campground
204-745-2684 204-526-2263 204-685-2582

CRYSTAL CITY
MIAMI
Crystal City Campground
Miami Citizens Park
204-873-2591 / louisemb.com
204-435-2457

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C A M PI NG

MORDEN NOTRE DAME Miller’s Camping Resort

204-857-4255
Cornerbrook Farm Campground Notre Dame Campground
204-822-5099 204-248-7290 Portage Industrial Exhibition
Campground
Lake Minnewasta Recreation Area
OAKVILLE 204-857-3231
204-822-4991
Morden Tourist Park Morrison Sports Park
RATHWELL
204-822-5431 204-267-2577
Bambi Gardens Campground
Happy Bones Ranch & Campground 204-749-2203
PILOT MOUND
204-822-4756
Pilot Mound Campground
Post Road Vistas Campground ROCK LAKE
204-245-0680 / louisemb.com
204-822-5887
Trail’s End Campground
204-325-2460
PLUM COULEE 204-825-8335
Stardust Drive-in Campsites
204-822-5253 Coulee Campground
ROLAND
204-829-3419
Stanley Centennial Park Roland Centennial Park
204-822-6251 204-343-2061
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE
MORRIS Creekside Camping & RV Park
SIDNEY
204-267-7002
Big “M” Centennial Park Shady Oaks RV Resort
204-746-2169 Delta Beach Campground
& Campground
204-857-7772
Scratching River Game 204-466-2777
& Fish Park Lynch’s Point Campground
204-274-2725

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SOMERSET ST. JOSEPH TREHERNE

Somerset Centennial Park St. Joseph Campground Cottonwood Campground
204-744-2171 204-737-2244 204-723-2044

ST. AGATHE ST. LEON WESTBOURNE

Parc Cartier Park Campground Interpretive Centre Ofty’s Riverside Campground
204-882-2696 204-744-2821 204-274-2705

ST. CLAUDE STEPHENFIELD WINKLER

Mile 60 Park Campground Stephenfield Prov. Recreation Park Winkler Tourist Park
204-379-2469 204-828-2366 / 204-242-2950 204-325-8333
Winkler Campground
ST. FRANCOIS XAVIER SWAN LAKE 204-325-8212
Winnipeg West KOA Royal Canadian Legion Park
204-864-2201 204-836-2358

ST. JEAN BAPTISTE

St. Jean Regional
Recreational Park
204-758-3517

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The Neubergthal National Historic Site
Early permanent agriculture
settlement on the open prairies
Mennonite Street Village | Drop in for a visit & tours
5 miles SE of Altona in The Municipality of Rhineland
Stories live here
www.neubergthalheritagefoundation.com @NeubergthalCommons
You Gotta
Eat Here
C lose your eyes and you experience it all over again.
The ambience, the flavors, the aromas and the
experience of a great meal in a quaint bistro that you
discovered on your travels. It’s true that a great dining
experience can become the hallmark of a vacation that
you love to share with others — the first memory you recall
of your visit, and the tip that you want to share with anyone
you know who plans to visit that same destination. Be sure
to treat your taste buds to some of our signature local fare
CK’s Lounge, Winkler
on your next visit.
“Every day something good is cooking” in Portage la Prairie
at Over the Coals. Serving a wide range of Greek specialties, Enjoy a night out in Winkler at CK’s Lounge. Relax in front
flame broiled chicken, and their famous pork strips, of the fireplace or stop at the bar to watch a sports game on
everyone in your party is sure to find a dish to enjoy. their large flat screen TV’s. The large semicircular booths and
They prepare each meal fresh to order, and are committed couches are ideal for intimate gatherings or to relax after a hard
to giving their guests the finest quality food and service day’s work. Enjoy their delicious lounge menu or check out their
at the most comparable price. Offering dine-in at their selection of late-night specials. Drink specials featured daily
licenced restaurant on Saskatchewan Ave. E, pick-up, and wing nights every Tuesday and Sunday night. A hot spot
and delivery to the Portage and Southport area, let for Winnipeg Jets games, Monday night NFL football, and
Over the Coals do the cooking tonight. Learn more Supercross, along with great local bands and weekly trivia
at www.overthecoals.ca nights to keep things interesting. Visit us at our website
qualityinnwinkler.com/cks-lounge to learn more!
Over the Coals, Portage la Prairie You’re in for a treat when you visit Clearwater Junction
Restaurant, located in the heart of Clearwater. Offering
fresh, authentic and & homecooked meals, It’s more than
just a diner and coffee shop. Open daily for breakfast and
lunch Monday to Thursday and then Breakfast, lunch
and dinner Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Lunch offers
a selection that is straight from the heart featuring
such favourites as soup with house-made noodles,
and sandwiches piled high with locally
sourced meats and produce. For supper,
you’ll be delighted by a menu that
is altered daily to delight diners
with new flavours through out
the season. With everything
made from scratch, this bistro
is one of the region’s premiere
destinations for supper.

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Grumpy’s Bar & Grill is Altona’s local spot. Home to some

Mole Guacamole, great times, great food, great people and of course ice-cold
Portage la Prairie
beer. The patio is the perfect spot to unwind after a long day
while enjoying one of their signature burgers and a cold one.
Learn more at www.altonahotel.ca/eat-drink
Discover authentic Mexican food in Portage la Prairie at Mole
Guacamole. Don’t miss out on homemade mole described
as “the best thing I ever had”. Other authentic family recipes
on their menu include Sopes, Chimichangas, and Lime
Margaritas! All of these are made daily from fresh ingredients
and passed down through many generations. Learn more
at www.bestmoleguacamole.com
Explore the Morden Winkler area through your taste buds!
Explore Morden Winkler is putting their local restaurants to
the greatest test. The taste test. Over 20 restaurants are serving
up their very best and letting YOU choose the winner. The heat
is on for Burger Week, Pizza Week, and French Fry Week, with
more to come in 2023. Visit us at exploremordenwinkler.com
Experience authentic German cuisine at Crazy Lady’s
Cafeteria and Take Out in Carman. Serving meals made
from scratch in a cafeteria style restaurant, the friendly
and welcoming staff make you feel like one of the family.
Their specials change daily along with a selection of
homemade soups. Fresh schnitzel in made many unique
ways are a local lunch favourite. Don’t forget to check out
their well-stocked freezers on your way out for an easy and
quick supper at home.
Delight your sweet tooth at Annajo’s Bistro in Plum
Coulee. Food lovers beware, you’re in for a tasty surprise! Altona Hotel, Bar & Food, Altona
Their full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus will satisfy
your hunger, but save room for their fresh made desserts
and specialty coffees. Serving out-of-the-ordinary, great
homemade food — NOT fast food. For more information visit
annajosbistro.wixsite.com/annajosbistro or follow them on
social media @annajosbistro for drool worthy food photos.
Winner of the Central Manitoba Tourism 2020 Tourism
Innovation Award, the Altona Hotel has brought a depth and
variety of activities and events into Altona. The Altona Coffee
House is Altona’s premier coffee, breakfast and lunch spot.
All of their food is made fresh in-house, using the finest
ingredients available and using local whenever possible.
Annajo’s Bistro, Plum Coulee

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C harley B’s is a burger and ice cream joint located

850 Main St. Winkler focusing on serving the
community with local, quality ingredients. You will
find classic flavours with a unique twist at this small
city drive-in. Open the warmest 8 months of Manitoba’s
year. offering take-out at it’s finest; just ask the locals.
Charley B’s creates small batch hard ice cream; flavours
contrasting from Classic Chocolate to In-Season Fruit
Crumble and anything in between. Ice cream isn’t the
only place they shine, taste one of their mouth-watering
burgers. Their biggest and baddest is the Big Bad Wolfe
Burger. A freshly made beef patty slapped onto a sizzling
hot grill beside local farmer sausage, smoked ham and
crispy bacon, 2 kinds of cheese and simple mayonnaise;
a drive-in’s take on local Winkler cuisine. Make Charley B’s
a MUST-EAT nect time you visit Southern Manitoba.
Visit us online at charleybsgrill.ca
Charley B’s, Winkler

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YO U G O T T A E AT HER E

Over the last 40 years, the Somerset Food Bar & Lounge
has not only become a staple of the community, but a
benchmark in “small town dining”. It’s the commitment
from their family & staff to serving better food with bigger
smiles that has made them the best kept secret restaurant
in Manitoba. Check out their flame grilled burgers, the
greatest ribs ever, pizza, steak, really famous fried chicken
and so much more! Learn more at www.hellofoodbar.com
Come for the taste, stay for the visit at Coffee Culture Café &
Eatery. With locations in Morden and Winkler, it’s the perfect
place to stop for a quick snack or lunch, and a specialty drink.
Coffee culture is redefining the European café experience
with artisan crafted coffee beverages, fresh food & a décor
that exudes a casual, cozy & relaxing ambiance. Visit us
online at www.coffeeculturecafe.com to learn more. Somerset Food
Bar & Lounge,
In Treherne, you find a serving of nostalgia at L&J’s Drive Inn. Somerset
Serving up classic drive-in foods, they have a menu full of beef
and chicken burgers, fried chicken, fries and other sides, and
of course ICE CREAM! Are you gluten free? You can eat here! Coffee Culture Café & Eatery,
Open seasonally for the summer months, L&J’s is a must stop Morden & Winkler
on your next road trip. Learn more at ljsdriveinn.ca

L&J’s Drive Inn,

Treherne

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RESTAURANT DIRECTORY
ALTONA Subway CLEARWATER
Highway 1
Altona Diner Clearwater Country Market
119-67 2nd Street NE 204-637-2080 8-36 MB-342
204-324-6656 204-873-2689
CARMAN
Altona Hotel & Altona Coffee House Clearwater Junction Restaurant
61 Centre Avenue E Bell Aura Bistro 33 Boundary Trail
204-324-5241 77-2nd Avenue SW 204-873-2623
204-745-6088
Ang’s Pizza N More
58-2nd Avenue NE Big Willy’s Pizza CRYSTAL CITY
204-324-8955 7 Centre Avenue W Just Beecuzz Café
204-745-6787 210 Broadway Street
Chicken Chef
5 Centre Avenue E Breakaway Family Restaurant 204-873-2150
204-324-1200 10-4th Avenue SW Prairie Harvest Restaurant
204-745-6785 205 Broadway Street
Four Winds Motel
PTH 30 Carman Bakery & Pastry 204-873-2601
204-324-5305 A-59 Main Street S
204-745-2452 CYPRESS RIVER
Lok Lok Garden Restaurant
54 Main Street Carman Motor Inn Anderson Family Farm
204-324-6041 44 Centre Avenue W 204-743-2154
204-745-3733
Oma’s Kitchen Cypress Motor Inn
67-2nd Street NE Chicken Chef 139 Railway Avenue
204-324-5360 22-1st Street SW 204-742-2119
204-745-2031
Pizza Haven
Crazy Lady’s Cafeteria & Take Out ELIE
36-2nd Avenue NE
204-324-8772 204-745-2722 Tim Horton’s
McGee’s Original Grill 9 PR 248 N
Potpourri of Flavours by Jose
115-4th Avenue NE 96 Main Street N 204-353-4101
204-324-1623 204-745-5099
ELM CREEK
Subway Subway
46-6th Street SE 82-4th Avenue SE Elm Creek Café
204-324-8890 204-745-3698 26 Main Street N
204-436-2256
The Ice Cream Hut Syl’s Drive In
63-4th Avenue NE 132-4th Avenue SE Ma’s Drive In
204-745-2432 Highway 2
204-324-6836 204-436-2345
Tidbit Restaurant
AUSTIN 74 Main Street S The Wooden Spoon
204-745-6448 Highway 2
Austin Bake & Coffee Shop
204-436-3390
30-2nd Avenue Tim Hortons
204-637-2028 150-4th Avenue SE
EMERSON
Hill Top Inn 204-745-3461
Pho Gia Thanh Restaurant
PTH 34
102 Church Street
204-637-2526
204-373-2499

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YO U G O T T A E AT HER E

GLENLEA MACGREGOR MIAMI

Prairie Berry Hampton Café The Station Bar & Grill
2385 Andrechuk Road 67 Hampton Street E 503 Norton Avenue
204-226-7425 204-685-3199 204-435-2535

HOLLAND MANITOU MORDEN

Cultured Herb Greg Nadin’s Burger Shack Bella’s Castle Restaurant & Tea Room
118 Broadway Street Highway 244 & Highway 3 572 Stephen Street
204-526-2700 204-242-2778 204-823-0810
Hollander Motor Inn Manitou Bakery & Coffee Shop Big Oak Farm
101 Broadway Street 409 Main Street 204-822-8288
204-526-2191 204-242-2144
Boston Pizza
TT’s Return Restaurant 215 La Verendrye Boulevard
LA RIVIERE 304 Main Street 204-822-3222
Siggi’s Restaurant 204-242-2830
Chicken Chef
114 Railway Avenue Spotlite Chinese Food 479 Stephen Street
204-242-3472 412 Main Street 204-822-5457
204-242-2195
LETELLIER Coffee Culture Café
301 Stephen Street
Barnay’s Restaurant 204-822-9422
21-2nd Avenue W
204-737-2249
YO U G O T T A E AT HER E

Dairy Queen Chicken Chef PLUM COULEE

650 Thornhill Street 133 Main Street
Annajo’s Bistro
204-822-5568 204-746-3633
289 Main Avenue
George’s Kitchen & Ice Cream George’s Burgers & Subs 204-829-3578
802 Thornhill Street 135 Boyne Avenue W
Meadows Grill
204-822-6166 204-746-2423
50 Highway Avenue
Ichkaben Doner Kabab Restaurant Kam Loon Restaurant 204-542-9021
204-384-8981 119 Main Street NW
Sunset Diner
204-746-6575
Kitchen of Spices 48 Highway Avenue
431-774-0425 Santa Lucia Pizza 204-829-3434
111 Main Street
Kopper Kettle Family Restaurant
204-746-2336 PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE
870 Thornhill Street
204-822-6100 Subway A&W
1-116 Main Street S 40-24th Street NW
Resturante Dos Banderas
204-822-6045 204-746-6685 204-857-8336
Lam’s Lucky Restaurant Aalto’s
NOTRE DAME 2401 Saskatchewan Avenue W
321 Stephen Street
204-822-3982 Big Al’s Burgers 204-857-9745
164 Notre Dame Avenue W Bill’s Sticky Fingers
Little Caesars 204-248-2343
1-76 Thornhill Street 210 Saskatchewan Avenue E
204-822-8100 Chen & Gan’s Kitchen 204-857-9999
204-248-2012 Boston Pizza
Marathon Pizza
204-822-6228 2180 Saskatchewan Avenue W
OAKVILLE 204-239-8200
McDonald’s
Stooks Restaurant Burger King
A-25 Thornhill Street
116-2nd Street 2208 Saskatchewan Avenue W
204-822-5599
204-267-2222 204-239-8200
Morden Motor Inn
780 Thornhill Street PILOT MOUND Burnside BBQ
204-822-6272 204-871-4198
Haw’s Family Restaurant
Subway 123 Broadway Avenue W Café on Prince
610 Thornhill Street 204-825-2338 206 Prince Avenue
204-822-6463 204-240-7010
Home Bakery
WangDao Bistro 132 Broadway Avenue Chicken Chef
282 Loren Drive – Unit 5 204-825-2669 1310 Saskatchewan Avenue W
204-384-9264 204-239-0101
Pizza Time
105 Railway Street S Chronic Tacos
MORRIS 204-825-2224 237 E Saskatchewan Avenue
Bill’s Famous Pizza 204-239-4714
Call-Inn’s Hotel
655 Main Street S 125 Broadway Avenue E Dairy Queen
204-746-6229 204-825-2800 200 Saskatchewan Avenue W
Burke’s Roadhouse on 75 204-857-6047
Yogi’s Esso
355 Main Street S Dick’s Café
204-825-2133
204-746-2222 134 Saskatchewan Avenue E
204-857-4241

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YO U G O T T A E AT HER E

Domino’s Pizza Over the Coals SOMERSET

1810 Saskatchewan Avenue W 232 Saskatchewan Avenue E
GG’s Drive Inn
204-857-5757 204-239-4477
103-3rd Street
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant Pizza Hotline 204-744-2035
324-5th Avenue NW 315 Saskatchewan Avenue W
Somerset Food Bar & Lounge
204-857-6720 204-856-2222
306-3rd Street
Jimmy’s Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen 204-744-2042
1746 Saskatchewan Avenue W 2275 Saskatchewan Avenue W
204-239-0378 204-239-5055 STEPHENFIELD
KFC Season’s Family Restaurant PROVINCIAL PARK
1275 Saskatchewan Avenue W 1943 Saskatchewan Avenue W Sparks Drive Inn
204-857-5321 204-856-1077 South of the park entrance
Lakeshore Restaurant & Bar What’s The Scoop 204-828-3655
Portage Golf Club 204-239-8555
204-857-5686 ST CLAUDE
Subway (East)
Lita’s Station 315 Saskatchewan Avenue E Oriental Chef
904 Saskatchewan Avenue E 204-239-4338 220 Cypress Avenue
204-240-1397 204-379-2727
Subway (West)
Little Caesar’s 50-24th Street NW Tallboys Grill & Pub
302 Saskatchewan Avenue E 204-239-0028 Highway 2
204-239-5530 Tavern United 204-379-2491
Manitoba Dining Hall 2401 Saskatchewan Avenue W
Days Inn — Highway 1 204-857-9745 ST JEAN BAPTISTE
204-857-9791 Tim Horton’s Bistro 758
Mary Brown’s Chicken 550 Saskatchewan Avenue W 166 Caron Street
1101 Saskatchewan Avenue W 204-857-5222 204-758-3550
204-692-1688 Tim Horton’s (West) SWAN LAKE
May Mei’s 2450 Saskatchewan Avenue W
116 Saskatchewan Avenue E 204-239-1215 Jana’s Kitchen
204-857-4555 16-3rd Street
Tornado’s Restaurant & Lounge 204-836-2665
McDonald’s 1107 Saskatchewan Avenue W
25-25th Street NW 204-857-9300 Swan Lake Hotel Restaurant,
204-857-6893 Bar & Beer Vendor
Unc’s Diner 26 Lorne Avenue
Mole Guacamole Highway 1 East 204-335-2300
177 Saskatchewan Avenue W 204-856-7077
204-692-1777 The Tea Spot
RATHWELL 33-4th Street
Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual 204-836-2845
2273 Saskatchewan Avenue W Dayner’s Den
204-239-5299 204-749-2324 TREHERNE
Om Indian Cuisine Ho Wah Garden Restaurant
190 River Road – Unit 5 ROSEISLE
276 Railway Avenue
204-240-2442 Roseisle Community Grocery 204-723-8120
Oriental Pearl 204-828-3479
100-1st Avenue N L & J’s Drive Inn
10 Saskatchewan Avenue W Highway 2
204-857-6895 204-723-2795

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Prairie Hearth Market Del Rios Smitty’s Restaurant

163 Smith Street 644 Main Street 777 Norquay Drive
431-900-3000 204-325-5273 204-325-7075
Treherne Bakery DJ’s Family Restaurant Subway
270 Railway Avenue PTH 14 654 Main Street
204-723-2466 204-325-8080 204-325-7868
Domino’s Pizza Szutu’s Chinese Restaurant
WINKLER 585-1st Street 268 First Street
204-331-3009 204-325-6818
A&W
920 Main Street Flavours of Mexico Taco Time
204-325-5332 370 Main Street 1525 Diamond Drive
204-325-1655 204-331-5201
Charley B’s Classic Grill
& Ice Cream Parlour Iceburg Drive-In That Burrito Place
850 Main Street 110-15th Street 204 Main Street
204-331-3663 204-325-7474 204-325-5025
Chicken Chef King’s Deli Tim Horton’s
Main & Mountain 725 Main Street 880 Main Street
204-325-9380 204-384-0808 204-331-1525
CK’s Lounge McDonald’s Toppers Family Restaurant
851 Main Street 750 Norquay Drive 495 Main Street
204-325-4381 204-325-4143 204-325-5033
Country Kitchen Meimei Chinese Restaurant Triangle Oasis Restaurant
851 Main Street 235 Main Street 880 Centennial Street
204-325-8799 204-325-9586 204-325-8922
Cucina Filipinas Rice & Noodles Mulligan’s Restaurant & Lounge Twister’s Family Restaurant
573 Main Street 400-15th street 400 Memorial Drive
204-384-7890 204-325-9499 204-325-1957
Dairy Queen Outpost Grill Valley Bakery
785 Main Street N Junction Highway 3 & 14 251 Main Street
204-325-7886 204-331-4486 204-325-8861
Dimi’s Doner Kebabs and Gyros Pizza Hut Whitecap Coffee
307 Manitoba Road 155 Cargill Road 555 Railway Avenue S
204-362-6844 204-331-1453 Winkler Pizza
Dave’s Dine ‘N Dash Ralph’s German Restaurant 880-15th Street
951 Southview Drive 802 Main Street 204-325-5181
204-362-2239 204-325-9500

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 Celebrating 10 years!
HELGA ROSE HOEPPNER
INCOME TAX SPECIALIST

7-158 BOYNE AVE W MORRIS, MB

PH: 204-746-RITS (7487)

FX: 204-746-7406 EMAIL: [email protected]

 STAY & PLAY IN

• 52 Spacious Suites • 9-Hole Golf • Fitness Area • Accessible

• Common Laundry Course • Gymnasium Entrance
• Main Floor Lounge • Licensed • Rock Climbing • 5 Lanes
• Wheelchair Clubhouse Wall • 5-Pin Bowling
Accessible • Driving Range • Indoor & Outdoor • Bumper Rails
• Outdoor Patio • Putting Green Track • Glow Bowling
• Complimentary • Golf Cart & Pull • Ball Diamonds • Brews + Bites
Wi-Fi Cart Rentals • Soccer Field Food Kiosk
• Serviced Parking • Golf Club Rentals • Brews + Bites • Multi-Purpose
Food Kiosk Rooms

Southport is part of the beautiful Central Plains Region of Manitoba and is conveniently
located just 3km South of Portage la Prairie, MB.

@SouthportAirport 204.428.6030 Southport.ca

Fresh From ALTONA
Berry Hill Farms 204-324-8083

Our Farm CARMAN

Dufferin Market Gardens 204-745-3077
Prairie Adventure Farm 204-745-2678

CYPRESS RIVER
Anderson Family Farm 204-535-2261

FRIEDENSFELD
Schmidt Farms Ltd 204-325-7251

GLENLEA
Prairie Berry 204-226-7425

GRETNA
Border Farms 204-327-5573

MORDEN
Big Oak Farm 204-822-8288
D&M Farms 204-822-6761
Shady Lane Saskatoons 204-822-3323

J ust one bite and you already know —

nothing beats the fresh, crisp taste
of Manitoba fruit and vegetables direct
OAKVILLE
The Little Red Barn 204-267-2421

from the orchards and acreages where PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE

they are grown. The Central region offers Connery’s Berry Farm 204-428-3924
multiple avenues to connect directly with Mayfair Farm 204-857-4581
the producers that are feeding our families Munro’s U Pick 204-428-3100
and have your pick of the freshest produce Riverbend Orchards 204-870-1140
available. From opportunities to harvest
ROLAND
the berries yourself from the vine to the
Graham’s Groves 204-745-6000
farmer’s market where those wares
are prepared as pies and preserves, TREHERNE
if you are craving fresh food, direct Country Side Saskatoons 204-749-2232
from the farm, we’ve got you covered.
WINKLER
Garden Valley Vegetable Growers 204-325-8484
Heartland Fresh Pac 204-325-6948
The Potato Store 204-331-3150
Wendy’s Strawberry U-Pick 204-325-9017
Winkler Covenant Growers 204-325-5999

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Farmers Markets
ALTONA MORDEN
July to September June to October
Saturdays 10:00am – Noon Thursdays 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Main Street beside Chicken Chef Corner of Stephen Street & 8th Street
@altonafarmersmarket
204-324-6259 OAKVILLE
[email protected]
June to August
Thursdays
CARMAN Oakville Community Centre
June to September 204-267-2192
Fridays 4:00pm – 6:30pm [email protected]
Dufferin Agricultural
Society Fairgrounds PILOT MOUND
204-745-3077
June to September
Thursdays 5:00pm – 6:00pm
CLEARWATER
September PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE
During the Harvest Moon Festival
Year Round
www.harvestmoonfestival.ca
Saturdays 10:00 – 2:00pm
Wednesdays 3:30pm – 6:00pm in summer
CRYSTAL CITY Saskatchewan Avenue across from the Dairy Queen
June to September 204-240-7541
Tuesdays 5:00pm – 6:00pm
TREHERNE
CYPRESS RIVER July to August
July to August Thursdays 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Saturdays 10:00am – Noon Cottonwood Park
163 Cypress Avenue 204-723-2774

HOLLAND WINKLER
July to August June to October
Wednesdays 4:30pm – 6:00pm Tuesdays 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Holland Agricultural Grounds Winkler Curling Rink
[email protected]

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Not Just for Summer

I f looking out across the blanket of fresh snow sparkling

beneath a cloudless, blue sky beckon you to get outdoors,
you’ll be grateful for the open spaces and a wide variety of
winter recreation in the Central region that will invigorate
your soul. Whether you crave the silky swish of skis across
fresh powder or your heart beats faster at the thought of
snowmobiling the region’s miles of groomed trails, we have
got you covered. Sure, we are a popular destination for
families and guests of all ages during fair weather, but the
adventure that awaits you here is not just for summer.
Some may be surprised to discover that the Pembina Valley
region defies Manitoba’s stereotype as miles upon miles of
flat farmland for as far as the eye can see. Holiday Mountain
Ski Resort at La Riviere has been a popular destination for
Summer’s hiking trails through the prairie wilderness
downhill skiers and snowboarders for 60 years. Featuring two
of our primarily agricultural lands readily avail themselves
chair lifts and a beginner lift to get you to the top of the hill to
for winter recreation and cross-country skiing at multiple
challenge the runs at your skill level, you can bring your own
sites across the region. The Boundary Trails/Burwalde
gear or rent it on site. Plan to stay a little longer with cozy
Woods Honey Farm, directly west of the Winkler Bible Camp
accommodations in one of 10 chalet-style cabins on site
on Highway 3 has become a popular winter destination with
as well as a selection of food and beverage options at one
groomed trails. Similarly, Treherne’s Bittersweet Trails offer
of their two chalet dining rooms or on-site lounge.
20 kilometres of trails that wind with the landscape across
the prairies and through the woodlands offering a unique
journey along the shores of the Assiniboine River.

Holiday
Mountain Ski
Resort,
La Riviere

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With Canada’s national pastime, hockey dominating most

recreational sports schedules across the Province, you’re sure
to find a venue to find a venue and team to participate in
recreational or competitive leagues in most communities.
But if it’s just ice time that you’re after to enjoy some skating,
you will be delighted to discover that in addition to numerous
recreation facilities that offer public ice skating, seasonally,
there are also a number of outdoor rinks that emerge through
the efforts of community volunteers and local recreation
departments. In Portage la Prairie, the skating trail on
Crescent Lake is regularly maintained throughout the winter
and includes a warming shed and rest areas along the route.
New villages of sports people begin to form each winter when
our region’s lakes hibernate beneath a sheet of ice at the peak
When the snow flies, you can be certain that local
of the season. The huts roll out from shore across the seasonal
snowmobile enthusiasts find reason to rejoice. Our region is
access to facilitate ice fishing when the temperatures dip well
home to five snowmobile clubs that maintain groomed trails
below zero degrees. Just as with those that head out in their
and promote the sport through routes that link several rural
boat over the summer, everyone has their favorite spot and
communities. Promoting rider safety, route signage, warming
their own time-tested strategies to catch the big one. Local
sheds and an expansion of trails you are invited to become
outfitters and sports shops can help provide you with some
a member and take part in club activities and rallies,
tips and tools of the trade before you head out to hook your
or just to enjoy the trails at your own leisure.
prize catch.
But remember, this hobby is best enjoyed
when you stick to the established trails
as hazards can be hidden beneath
the snow in uncharted territory.

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 Golf two of the best courses in MB while
enjoying a relaxing stay at the only full
service hotel in the Pembina Valley

204.325.4381
qualityinnwinkler.com
Make It
A Weekend
E xplore at Southport! Southport has facilities to help you
have fun and live a healthy and active lifestyle. In our
recreation centre, Central Plains RecPlex, you can reach new
heights on our 9m rock climbing wall, enjoy a classic game of
bowling, or take things up a notch and hit the gym in our large
fitness area with cardio and weight equipment. Make your
visit a weekend getaway and book your stay in Barker Suites.
Come visit our website at southport.ca to learn more.
A unique and distinctive property nestled in the heart of
Carman; the Oxbow Inn is a wonderful home away from
home. We are convinced that there can be luxury in simplicity.
With cleanliness being our top priority, it is with pleasure
and commitment that we strive to ensure your room will have
everything you need to be comfortable. Please be our guests
at the Oxbow Inn, the independent inn with a difference.
Learn more at www.oxbowinn.ca.

Central Plains RecPlex, Southport

Oxbow Inn, Carman

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Set in the rolling hills and natural scenery of Swan Lake

you will find Prairie Paradise Retreat, a Bed & Breakfast Central Plains RecPlex, Southport
and spa set on 160 acres of literal paradise in the Manitoban
prairies. This retreat is perfect for the outdoors enthusiast
with hiking, bird watching, quadding, horseback riding,
golf and fishing nearby. In the winters you can enjoy hunting,
tobogganing, snowmobiling, and skiing. Your day starts with
a big country breakfast to fuel you for all of your adventures!
End your day with a relaxing dip in their seasonal pool or
with a few spa treatments. Retreat packages are available.
Call 204-836-2024 or email [email protected]
to book your next vacation.
Find your home away from home at the Winkler Quality Inn
& Suites. Located in the heart of the City of Winkler, close
to a variety of local attractions, this full-service hotel can
accomodate families of any size, including your furry family
members! Make the most of your stay by booking one of their
Stay N’ Play Packages. Learn more at qualityinnwinkler.com
This historic beauty, built in 1898 as a church, is now Bell Aura
Bed, Breakfast & Bistro, furnished in antiques and art from
top to bottom in Carman. This serene and secluded B&B
is the perfect spot for reconnecting with an on-site yoga
and meditation studio, many cozy reading nooks, lounges
and sitting rooms. A delightful and nutritious breakfast
is created from scratch and included with your stay. They
can accommodate all dietary needs. Visit www.bellaura.ca
to learn more.

Winkler Quality Inn & Suites

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Accommodations
Hotels & Motels
ALTAMONT HEADINGLEY Super 8 by Wyndham PORTAGE
204-822-2003 LA PRAIRIE
Altamont Hotel Headingley Motor Inn
204-744-2246 204-888-8865 Traveller’s Inn Barker Suites
204-822-4515 100 Musketeer Road E
Motor 6
ALTONA Southport
204-896-9000
MORRIS 204-428-6030
Altona Hotel
204-324-5241 HOLLAND Burke’s Motor Inn Canad Inns
204-746-2222 Destination Centre
Four Winds Motel Hollander Hotel
204-857-9745
204-324-5305 204-526-2191 Santa Lucia Hotel
Bar & Grill Portage Days Inn
CARMAN LA SALLE 204-746-2335 by Wyndham
204-857-9791
Blue Crescent Hotel La Salle River Inn Morris Stampede Inn
204-542-0732 204-736-4900 204-746-6879 Hi-Way Motel
204-857-8771
Carman Motor Inn
LA RIVIERE NOTRE DAME Mynarksi House
204-745-3733
Grenier Mini-Motel 250 Centennaire Drive
The Oxbow Inn Holiday Mountain
204-248-2276 Southport
204-745-6176 204-242-2172
204-428-6030

LETELLIER OAKVILLE Sunset Motel

CYPRESS RIVER
Oakville Motor Hotel 204-857-7031
Cypress Motor Inn Prairie’s Edge Motel
204-737-2699 204-267-2533 Super 8 by Wyndham
204-743-2119
204-857-8883
MANITOU PILOT MOUND Westgate Inn Motel
ELIE
Manitou Motor Inn Call-Inn’s Hotel 204-239-5200
Elie Hotel
204-242-2830 125 Broadway Avenue E Yellow Quill Motel
204-353-2340
204-825-2800 204-857-3086
EMERSON MORDEN
PLUM COULEE SOMERSET
Maple Leaf Motor Inn Best Western Plus
204-822-6116 The 829 Inn Somerset Hotel
204-373-2594
204-325-2528 204-744-2112
Emerson Hotel Morden Motor Inn &
204-373-2050. River Side Village
204-822-6272 ST. CLAUDE
Star Motel Tallboys Grill & Pub
204-822-4494 204-379-2491

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ST. JEAN WINKLER

St. Jean Hotel Best Western Plus
204-758-3591 204-331-1400
Days Inn & Suites
ST. LUPICIN by Wyndham
Morning Vale Inn 204-325-8888
204-248-2739 Quality Inn & Suites
204-325-4381
TREHERNE
Triangle Oasis Motel
Birch Motel 204-325-4348
204-723-2535
The Local
204-723-2323

Best Western Plus, Winkler

Barker Suites, Southport

Altona Hotel

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Bed & Breakfasts

ALTONA MACGREGOR PILOT MOUND STE. AGATHE
Inn Among The Willows Hampton B&B Rock Lake Suite Gite Maison pres
204-324-4224 204-685-3199 Rock Lake — de la Rouge B&B
Maple Grove Heritage Municipality of Louise 204-882-2493
ARDEN Estate B&B 204-825-2536

Main Beach Farm B&B 204-685-2483 Silver Spring B&B SWAN LAKE
204-368-2240 204-825-2961 Prairie Paradise Retreat
MORDEN (Day Spa & B&B)
AUSTIN A Rocha Prairie Canada PORTAGE 204-836-2024
204-246-2059 LA PRAIRIE
Henderson Hollow B&B
204-466-2857 A Wee Bit of Heaven B&B Farm Away Retreat
204-822-6908 204-870-1564
BRUXELLES Bella’s Castle
ST. FRANCOIS XAVIER
Carelsfield Inn B&B 204-823-0810
204-526-7430 Assiniboine Trail
Siemens B&B
Guest House
204-822-1973
CARMAN 204-864-2792
Bell Aura B&B MORRIS Whitehorse Escape B&B
204-745-6787 204-864-2119
Quiet Pines B&B
204-746-8926
DELTA BEACH
Blue Heron View B&B NEUBERGTHAL
204-857-7454
The Herdsman House
204-324-1612
ELIE
The Morning Dove
L’Auberge Clemence B&B Bell Aura Bed, Breakfast & Bistro, Carman
204-353-2183 204-304-1664

HASKETT
Wakerobin B&B
204-325-8453

LETELLIER
Fraser House B&B
204-737-2284

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Cabins & Cottages

AUSTIN LA RIVIERE
Squirrel Creek Holiday Mountain Resort
Getaway Cabin 204-242-2172
204-637-2445
SIDNEY
CLEARWATER Shady Oaks RV Resort
Harvest Moon Eco-Cabins & Campground
204-873-3858 204-466-2777
There’s
So Much
to Explore
W e’ve shared many of the
highlights of the Central
Manitoba region in the pages of
this guide. We encourage you to
find out what adventure awaits for
you in each of our communities
and invite you to take time to enjoy
the surprise discoveries along
your way.
Once you’ve experienced them all,
you may also want to see what other
great attractions and events that
TOURISM Elm Creek

Manitoba has to offer. Check out

WESTMAN
their websites and visitor guides to
see what you can discover through

Tourism Westman
Interlake Tourism
Tourism Winnipeg
Eastman Tourism
Island on the Prairies
Explore Morden Winkler
Darlingford

Plum Coulee

Clearwater

Gretna
 Visit

July 28-30, 2023 in Altona, Manitoba

 Plum Fest
August 18th, 19th,
& 20th, 2023
Plum Coulee,
Manitoba

FREE FAMILY FUN!

Come for the free children's activities,
free stage entertainment, Old Time
Dance, & much, much MORE!
plumfest.com @plumfest
 Visit
www.centralmbtourism.ca
for a full listing of events
across the region.

@CentralMBTourism @CMBTourism

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be unexpected changes to the information contained within this guide. Please connect directly with
the event or attraction that you are interested in for up-to-date information about how they are affected by changing restrictions and guidelines.
For information about current health orders and restrictions in the Province of Manitoba, visit www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/
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