Contact phone numbers Group or Contact Phone Number Emergency 911 Parkland RCMP Detachment 622-5050 Dauphin Fire Department 622-3100 Ambulance 911 Hospital 638-3010 Crime Stoppers 1-800-782-8477 Parkland Crisis Centre 638-9484 & Women’s Shelter or 1-877-977-0007 Transportation to / from Dauphin Group or Contact Phone Number Airport Lt. Colonel W.G. Barker V.C. 622-3280 Bus Depot (Greyhound) 622-9500 Rail (VIA Rail) 1-888-VIA-RAIL Mayor Eric Irwin Car Rental (Mountainview Esso) 638-7874 with Luke Bryan Dauphin Taxi 638-3315 Road Conditions 622-2065 or 1-877-627-6237 www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca Tourism Info Sites Group or Contact Phone Number City Hall (Tourism Dauphin) 622-3216 100 Main Street S. or 1-877-566-5669 Message from the Mayor Parkland Recreation Complex 622-3112 200 – 1st Street S.E. Vermillion Park Campground** 622-3125 Another year down and Dauphin continues to thrive as Canada 2nd Avenue N.W. or 622-3112 celebrates 150 years! In 2017, we recognize the significance of Dauphin Friendship Centre 638-5707 this number and how it relates to our own rich history and culture. 210 – 1st Avenue N.E. Throughout the year we will commemorate Canada’s birthday with Dauphin Market Place Mall 638-9396 events, art installations, and improvements to our facilities, historic 1450 Main Street S. buildings, and outdoor spaces. Join as us we welcome artists and Dauphin Super 8 Motel (24-hour) 638-0800 1457 Main Street S. performers from around the globe at any one of our festivals or see Fort Dauphin Museum 638-6630 what amazing local talent we have! From our impressive theatre groups 4th Avenue S.W. & Jackson Street to half a century of MJHL hockey with our very own Dauphin Kings, Parkland Regional Library* 638-6410 we celebrate our history with pride and look to the future with great 504 Main Street N. optimism. There are so many elements that make Dauphin a wonderful Watson Art Centre 638-6231 place to live and visit, including a prime location between national 104 – 1st Avenue N.W. and provincial park settings, with access to lakes and outdoor rec * Public Internet Access ** Seasonal opportunities year-round. Make sure to check our guide, websites and Other Useful Numbers social accounts for everything you need to plan a visit today! Group or Contact Phone Number City Hall (Mayor Eric Erwin) 622-3200 Rural Municipality 638-4531 (Reeve Dennis Forbes) Economic Development 622-3229 Tourism Dauphin 622-3216 Chamber of Commerce 622-3140 Dauphin Recreation Services 622-3150 Vermillion Park Campground 622-3125 or 622-3112 Weather Information 638-6521 204-622-3216 • tourismdauphin.ca

2 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Connect 5 Traveling to Dauphin 6 New Residents 7 The Big Event 2017 8 Chamber Events Street Fair and Dance 22 Community Luncheon Series Breakfast Education Series 9 Dauphin’s Countryfest 10 CNUF 36 11 Manitoba MudRun 12 Color Blast Dauphin Dauphin Ag Fair 13 Dauphin Kings 14 Threshing Day Kinsmen Business Expo Parkland Career & Job Fair 15 Tapestry 15 Rotary Club of Dauphin 16 Cachefest MS Ride 17 Arts Alive 27 18 Community Events Calendar 20 20 Watson Art Centre 22 Theatre Amisk 24 The PRC Parkland Recreation Complex 26 Vermillion Park 27 Heritage 31 Statues of Dauphin 32 Shop Dauphin 48 34 Hike & Bike 36 Dauphin’s Best Kept Secret: An Endurance Athlete’s Paradise Read guide on 38 Dauphin Lake: Rainbows, your favourite 31 device! Eagles & Northern Lights 40 Geocaching 41 Golf 42 Dauphin Public Library 44 Skate Park 45 Dauphin Friendship Centre 46 The Dauphin Multi-Purpose Senior Centre LOOK FOR QR CODES THROUGHOUT GUIDE 48 50th Year of Kings in Dauphin To use QR codes you need to download a FREE QR code reader to 50 WinterLife in Dauphin your smartphone. A QR reader is a piece of software that makes QR 52 Blazing Trails! codes work, like a barcode. Once you have installed it on your phone 53 Ice Fishing it means you can take a picture of a QR code and your phone will automatically go to the website that has been scanned. 54 Custom Group Experiences 55 Hosting Events in Dauphin Scan the QR Code for a digital copy of this Visitor Guide or visit tourismdauphin.ca 56 Communities in Bloom 57 Lodging & Camping 59 Service Listings 65 Big Game The City of Dauphin is proud to be a 67 Big Fish 5 Bloom Community, National Winner 68 Map of Dauphin 70 Map of RM & Area

d a u p h i n . c a 3 Follow these accounts for news and updates about all things Dauphin!

City of Dauphin – Dauphin.ca - #Dauphin, #DauphinMB Official City of Dauphin hashtag to see what’s happening in our city. Tourism Dauphin – tourismdauphin.ca - Visit us for all must-see attractions and special events going on in our community. Economic Development Dauphin – sayyestodauphin.ca - For all business and development-related information visit us. Dauphin’s Countryfest – countryfest.ca - - #CFEST Connect with Canada’s longest-running country music festival, Dauphin’s Countryfest! Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival – cnuf.ca - - #CNUF For the latest info about Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, visit us online. Catalyst Credit Union Manitoba MudRun – manitobamudrun.com - #ManMud - Get the latest news before and see the end result after. Connect with us on social media! Color Blast Dauphin – colorblastdauphin.ca - - #COLORBLASTDAUPHIN We want to see your colorful canvas! Get info and share via social media. Dauphin Kings – dauphinkings.com - We want to see your MJHL Dauphin Kings pride! Show us via social media. Dauphin Recreation Centre – dauphinrec.com - Get the latest about everything that’s happening in our state-of-the-art complex. Watson Arts Centre – watsonartcentre.com - Stay current on concerts, events, and programming. Dauphin & District Chamber of Commerce – dauphinchamber.ca - Serving Dauphin and the surrounding business community since 1903.

4 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e TRAVELING TO DAUPHIN

Rail CNoR Station is considered one of Manitoba’s finest pieces of railway architecture. Its impressive size, picturesque roofline, dormers, turrets, and decorative brick and stonework are a remarkable focal point in the community. The station sees VIA trains pass through twice weekly enroute to northern Manitoba, often filled with passengers curious to see the tundra and polar bears of Churchill! VIA Rail offers an inexpensive and unique travelling experience for those with a little more time to explore! VIA gives mountain bikers the chance to bring collapsible bikes and camping gear for little to no charge and ride the multitude of trails in beautiful Riding Mountain, which offers some of the best terrain east of The Rockies. Check VIA’s website today to plan Automobile your trip, or for information and train schedules. There are various routes to get to Dauphin, viarail.ca depending on where you are coming from. For more information on scenic routes and points of interest on your journey, visit the Air Tourism Dauphin website. For highway conditions and weather conditions, please visit the links at bottom of this page or quick scan QR codes for quicker results. Lt. Colonel W.G. Barker V.C. Airport tourismdauphin.ca 204-622-3280

Air Shuttle Bus The Brandon/Dauphin Air Shuttle provides ground transportation daily between Dauphin and Brandon for pre-booked flights at the Brandon Municipal Airport (WestJet), medical Catcheway Convenience Store From: Dauphin To: Brandon appointments, business trips and family 201 Buchanon Avenue Departs: 9:30 am – Arrive: 11:30 am business. Visit brandonairshuttle.com for Dauphin, Manitoba R7N 2J3 Departs: 1:00 pm – Arrive: 3:00 pm more info on scheduling, prices and travelling From: Brandon To: Dauphin to the Winnipeg International Airport. Telephone: 204-622-9500 Departs: 1:30 pm – Arrive: 3:30 pm Home pick-up and drop-off is now available greyhound.ca Departs: 5:30 pm – Arrive: 7:30 pm in Brandon and Dauphin making for convenient travel to and from your doorstep. Highway conditions: www.gov.mb.ca/mit/roadinfo Weather conditions: www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html brandonairshuttle.com

d a u p h i n . c a 5 NEW Resident Welcome Program Guide Pick up your copy today!

If you are new to Dauphin, we would like to welcome you! Our New Resident Welcome Program will help you settle in our community by connecting you to the resources you need. Services, events, recreation, employment, volunteer opportunities, and housing— we make an effort to help you feel at home!

If you or someone you know has just moved to Dauphin, please stop by City Hall at 100 Main Street S. to fill out a registration card. We’ll include you in our program to receive a welcome basket, send you an email with all the links you need to stay connected, and make sure you get the answers you need! Call or email us today!

204-622-3216 • tourismdauphin.ca

6 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e 2017 The arts & entertainment scene is alive and well in Dauphin! During any given month our venues are abuzz with activity from grassroots family functions to world class entertainment. Sure, Dauphin does have the distinct advantage of hosting large events at Selo (our picture-prairie-perfect, 14,000 seat, outdoor amphitheatre), but the major festivals aren’t the only things that make this little city tick. There are art exhibits, dance and theatre performances, challenging runs through snow, mud and blasts of colour, and even more than all of this, offering visitors and residents endless memorable experiences. Check out our community events listings and our online events calendar to find out more today! Photo: Tourism Dauphin Tourism Photo:

d a u p h i n . c a 7 CHAMBER EVENTS

Mark your calendar and stay in the loop about event dates and details by checking our online, interactive community calendar at dauphinchamber.ca. Here you will find links to individual sites, contact names and numbers, and descriptions of the events you plan on attending!

Street Fair | August 3, 2017 The excitement surrounding Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival inspires the exhilarating energy of the Annual Street Fair brought to you by the Dauphin & District Chamber of Commerce. Dauphin’s downtown core is transformed to host crowds while they take in a full day of live entertainment, great for the whole family! Start the day off with an old-fashioned pancake breakfast and stay tuned for energizing performances on the stage! With an expanded kids zone, unique vendors and food, farmer’s market, horse-drawn wagon rides, Dauphin Agricultural Heritage Club displays and a packed beer gardens in the evening, there is something for everyone at the Street Fair!

Breakfast Education Community Luncheon Series | 6 days Series | 5 days The Community Luncheon Series is – group & individual are presented, The Breakfast Education Series offers designed to share information and as well as Milestone Membership professional development workshops create connections around important Awards to chamber member with a focus on current best practices community issues and events. This businesses. Also in this series is the on topics crucial to creating business important networking forum provides Chamber’s Annual General Meeting, success. A fantastic low-key, no the opportunity to celebrate local State of the City address and pressure networking and learning success stories and to build a bright tentatively new to the lineup, State opportunity with a great meal to start of the District. the day! future for our community. 2017 Series dates – held at the This series includes our Annual 2017 Series Dates: Dauphin Super 8 Banquet Room: Awards Luncheon, where the February 14, March 14, April 11, and January 26, February 23, March 30, Business Person of the Year Award May 9 – State of the City April 20, and May 25 and Community Appreciation Awards

A Thriving Business Community As one of Manitoba’s largest Chamber’s, the Dauphin & District Chamber of Commerce (DDCC), is there for every step a business takes. With over 200 active members, the DDCC is an organization vested in keeping the business community thriving in the Parkland area. The DDCC is there for all types of established businesses from franchises, small shops and even family farms.

8 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e d a u p h i n . c a 9 August 4 - 6, 2017 costumed characters, fresh baked bread and a live threshing demonstration. For over 50 years, people have flocked Also of note is the authentic Cossack to Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival camp which regularly hosts musicians, every August long weekend for an poets and dancers and hosts bands of authentic cultural experience and one merrymakers who remain in costume heck of a party! Ukrainian foods, crafts, demonstrating an authentic gypsy- entertainment and storytelling make this style camp. This includes visits from festival a feast for the senses that is Canada’s National Riding and Dancing certainly a bucket-list item for anyone Cossacks who are a mainstay of the who loved gatherings and festivals. CNUF offers day passes, weekend passes and festival and mark the official start with camping with shuttle service running an exhilarating ride through the festival periodically for revelers travelling field right up to the amphitheatre stage! from the City of Dauphin. Check out Visit cnuf.ca for update information the Ukrainian Heritage Village which on tickets and performers schedules comes alive during this event featuring in 2017!

10 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e August 12, 2017 In the Idyllic setting of Manitoba’s Parkland, on the edge of Riding Mountain National Park, The Catalyst Credit Union Manitoba MudRun Will take your breath away in more ways than one!. With 25+ unique obstacles spread out over 10 KM of rugged, challenging and stunning terrain this event will be the one that you and your friends talk about for the rest of the year. Celebrating our 5th year we will be bringing you our best and biggest event yet! Follow us on Facebook & Twitter and visit our website for information on registration, obstacle descriptions, deadlines and more! manitobamudrun.com

d a u p h i n . c a 11 August 26, 2017 Have a BLAST this summer! Join us for Dauphin’s 3rd annual COLOR BLAST 5k run/walk. You don’t need to be a runner to participate—you can walk, jog or run. This event is for everyone! It’s a great way to get out and have some fun with family and friends and make new memories. During the run you will be BLASTED every kilometer with a different color. These colors are 100% safe, edible, biodegradable and non-toxic. At COLOR BLAST, you are the canvas and when you’re finished with this 5K run/walk you’ll be an exciting and colorful masterpiece! colorblastdauphin.ca

Dauphin Agricultural Fair June 29 - July 1, 2017 The Dauphin Agricultural Society presents the Annual Dauphin Agricultural Fair. This event runs June 29, 30 and July 1, 2017 and features many livestock shows, a full midway by Select Shows, and the ever popular outdoor Demolition Derby! Conveniently located just behind the Parkland Rec Centre with ample parking, washrooms and vendors for food and drink all weekend. Visit the Dauphin Ag Society website for more information on the fair and an updated schedule of events. www.dauphinagsociety.com

12 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e Come out and watch the Dauphin Kings!

Barry Trotz, Blaine hockey. They’re about Stoughton, Butch Goring, giving back to the City of Ron Low and the list Dauphin and surrounding goes on. The Dauphin areas. You’ll see the Kings have a deep hockey Kings at a number of history and it continues to great community events this day at the outstanding during the year and Credit Union Place located throughout the hockey in the Parkland Recreation season the team takes Complex in Dauphin, part in the Dauphin Manitoba. Friendship Centre’s Hot Lunch Program at local The Kings started in the elementary schools and Manitoba Junior Hockey much more! League in the 1967-68 season and have since Interested in checking won the league seven out the Kings? Game times and taken home the night’s at Credit Union prestigious Anavet Cup Place feature a lot of twice with two RBC Cup interactive activities for appearances. fans, making it more than just a hockey game. The MJHL regular season The world famous Ruff’s runs from late September Furniture Ukrainian Night until the beginning of happens every January! March. The Kings have Tickets for games can be hosted a number of purchased on game nights high end hockey events an hour before puck drop at Credit Union Place, at the Credit Union Place including the RBC Cup and South Ticket Office. Head CJHL Top Prospects Game over to their website in 2010 and the Western DauphinKings.com, have a Canada Cup in 2014. Go Kings Go! look at their schedule and The Kings, however, are see what else the Junior A Visit dauphinkings.com for more information! about more than just club has to offer!

d a u p h i n . c a 13 Dauphin Agricultural Heritage Club presents Threshing Day | September 2, 2017 Celebrating our agricultural heritage! For an authentic look into Dauphin’s rich agricultural past, join the Dauphin Agricultural Heritage Club for Threshing Day! Watch the nearly century-old machinery come alive on the fields and celebrate a significant tradition with locals that know the secrets of how it all began! A great event for kids and families, bring a chair or get in on the action and try your hand at binding and stooking or watch the chore horse competition. Visit the Farmer’s Market for fresh produce and other goods and let the kids run free in the kids play area. Stay all day and relax to old-time music, enjoy the food, and visit with friendly people. Call today for more details on this unique event. Location: 1 km north of Dauphin on Highway 362. Phone: 204-638-7632

Kinsmen Parkland Business Career Expo & Job Fair April 22 - 23, 2017 April 19 – 6pm-8pm Credit Union Place April 20 – 9am-3:30pm This event can help you to: Credit Union Place • Introduce new products & services • Increase product positioning and Career opportunities and post secondary brand awareness institutions are waiting for you at the • Direct networking to generate new 2017 Parkland Career & Job Fair! business and sales leads Bring copies of your resume; it’s an amazing opportunity to speak with Free visitor admission potential employers and visit educational dauphinkin.ca institutions.

14 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e Rotary Club of Dauphin Annual Events February to October

Book Fair Sale

Lobsterfest

Manitoba MudRun

Radio Days

Wine Tasting

We are neighbours, community leaders Tapestry | March 18, 2017 and global citizens working together to A Celebration of Multiculturalism make things happen. Through hosting various “fun”draisers, we are able The Dauphin Friendship Centre’s to support causes dear to us, such as improved literacy and recreation Annual Multicultural Event | 1 to 4 pm facilities, and polio eradication. Together 8th Ave. Hall | FREE Silver Collection we are making Dauphin and the world an even better place to live. Join the community in celebrating performance by Fubuki Daiko who The Manitoba MudRun is one of our unique Manitoba’s unique cultural tapestry! reinvents traditional Japanese “fun”draisers which enables us to support Come one, come all to an afternoon drumming with their eclectic and local projects such as the new waterslide, of performance and food from energetic performances that are Vermillion Park Walking Bridge, and the around the world as we learn about part martial arts athleticism, part bronze statue in front of the library. the cultures that make up our meditation, and all rhythm. community, province and country. Full list of events: Join us for a trip around the dauphinrotaryclub.ca Along with local performers, this world in the comfort of your year brings us an energetic own community.

d a u p h i n . c a 15 Cachefest | September 23, 2017

Each year, the Dauphin Geocachers group puts on Cachefest – a one and a half day event suitable for geocachers of all levels from all over the prairies! Cachefest provides opportunities for newbie cachers to learn the ins and outs of caching, information on the area, and a chance to meet other cachers and hear about their adventures! Stay tuned for the theme for Cachefest 2017 by checking in at Tourism Dauphin online or following the Dauphin Geocachers on Facebook! DauphinAreaGeocachers.

MS Ride | September 9 - 10

Riding Mountain Challenge MS Bike Tour

It’s a Family Reunion! That’s what accomplishing the challenge together. volunteers who feed and watch over Riding Mountain Challenge MS The reunions provide a lifeline of the riders, keeping them warm and Bike Tour truly is. Each year, riders strength and commitment because ensuring their safety. These familiar experience the joy of getting together the riders come together annually for faces welcome the riders each year with 350 “cycling family” members one reason: the hope that one day and make them feel as if they’ve to participate in a two-day, 75km the cause of and cure for multiple never been away. The community of scenic journey through beautiful sclerosis will be known. As with Dauphin is where these riders return Riding Mountain National Park. These all family reunions, this event has each year to experience hometown family members laugh, dance and characters, memories and stories. comfort. Come join our “cycling struggle up the mountain and, in the And each event introduces new family” reunion! end, they experience the fulfillment of family members. There are over 160 tourismdauphin.ca

16 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e Dauphin’s Culture Days End of September Annually

Arts Alive for Manitoba Culture Days organizes various activities that help to celebrate culture in our community! Stay tuned for events happening all over Dauphin including musical performances, art installations, documentary films and much more! Also, watch for Dauphin’s Yardfringe (pictured, Sept. 30, 2017), a community-wide event which transforms the yards of residents into venues for artistic performance. Ride your bicycle from yard to yard and get to know the unique talents and specialties of the community. For more information on “Culture Days”, follow Dauphin’s Yardfringe on Facebook!

d a u p h i n . c a 17 COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR Mark your calendar and stay in the loop about event dates and details by checking our online, interactive community calendar at tourismdauphin.ca. Here you will find links to individual sites, contact names and numbers, and descriptions of the events you plan on attending! FEB MHSAA Curling 23-25 Provincials January 6 - 7 Viterra Men’s Regional Bonspiel – Rec Complex 19 Third Thursday Free Music – Public Library 20 - 22 Farmer’s Bonspiel – Rec Complex February 16 Third Thursday Free Music – Public Library 17 - 18 Heritage Days – Dauphin Mall 20 Louis Riel Day at Fort Dauphin 22 Peka Kucha Night – Public Library MAR Dauphin Lake 23 - 25 MHSAA Curling Provincials 18 Ice Fishing Derby 24 Comedy Night – WAC photo: ©istockphoto.com by RyersonClark photo: March 2 - 5 Men’s Curling Bonspiel – Rec Complex 11 French Affair – WAC 10 - 12 Ladies Curling Bonspiel – Rec Complex 16 Third Thursday Free Music – Public Library 18 Dauphin Lake Ice Fishing Derby 18 Tapestry Cultural Festival 18 Crocus Synchro Skating Competition – Rec Complex 31 Dauphin Kings Spring Camp Starts MAR Tapestry 18 Cultural Festival April 20 Third Thursday Free Music – Public Library 19 - 20 Parkland Career & Job Fair – Rec Complex 22 - 23 Kinsmen Business Expo – Rec Complex 29 Zirka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble – Rec Complex TBA Rotary Book Fair May 5 Mariachi Ghost – WAC 9 State of the City Address – WAC 18 Third Thursday Free Music – Public Library APR Kinsmen 20 Square Dance Competition 22-23 Business Expo 23 Graduation Powwow – DRCSS 28 MS Walk – Rec Complex June 3 Mooseknuckle Adventure Race – RMNP 15 Third Thursday Free Music – Public Library 29 - 1 Dauphin Ag Fair – Rec Complex Fairgrounds JUN Dauphin 29 - 2 Dauphin’s Countryfest 29-1 Ag Fair

18 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e July 1 Canada Day Fireworks 4 Summer Camps Start – Friendship Centre 4 Summer Camps Begin – Dauphin Rec 11 Dauphin’s Birthday Event JUN Dauphin’s 17 Centennial Caravan Car Show 29-2 Countryfest 20 Third Thursday Free Music – Public Library August 3 Annual Chamber Street Fair – Main Street 4 - 6 Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival – Selo Ukraina 12 Manitoba Mudrun 17 Third Thursday Free Music – Public Library 26 Colour Blast Run September 2 Threshing Day AUG Canada’s National 4-6 Ukrainian Festival 23 Cachefest 9 - 10 MS Ride, Riding Mountain Challenge 21 Third Thursday Free Music – Public Library 29 - 1 Dauphin Culture Days DAUPHIN KINGS 30 Selo Super Bingo – Rotary Arena SEASON OPENER! October 7 The Brothers Landreth – WAC 19 Third Thursday Free Music – Public Library TBA Watson Art Centre Gala AUG Manitoba November 12 Munrun 11 Remembrance Day Ceremony – PRC 16 Third Thursday Free Music – Public Library 24 Annual Tree Lighting – CN Park 25 Annual Parade of Lights 25 FREE Family Christmas Day – Rec Complex 28 Communtiy Zombie Walk – Friendship Centre 25 Annual Parade of Lights 25 FREE Family Christmas Day – Rec Complex December 1 Family Christmas Party – Friendship Centre AUG Color Blast 8 Christmas Dinner & Dance – Friendship Centre 26 Run 16 Youth Christmas Party – Friendship Centre 21 Third Thursday Free Music – Public Library TBA Christmas at the Fort 31 Knights on 11th Ave New Years Winterlife Events throughout the month!

For TBA dates, visit tourismdauphin.ca or call 1-877-566-5669. DEC Christmas at TBA the Fort

d a u p h i n . c a 19 WATSON ART CENTRE

20 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e The Watson Art Centre is a beautiful heritage heard. Audience members from larger cities are building located directly across from the historic always impressed by the building’s ambience. CNoR Station. The WAC (as it is affectionately Dauphin is blessed to have this unique venue called) has been around since 1905 and has and the many volunteers who work so hard held many “jobs” (town hall, police station, to put on the shows and activities for the jail, fire department, library and more) before appreciative audiences and participants. focusing on the arts. The WAC is a hub where people of all ages and backgrounds come Art at the WAC together to take in phenomenal entertainment The Dauphin Art Group helps artists pursue and training in all facets of the arts including the development of their artistic skills in a dance, pottery, music, theatre, painting, and supportive group setting while connecting quilting. One can come here to take in a play, them with the arts community in Dauphin and enjoy live music or comedy, or even taste exotic the Parkland Region. Creating art is a richly food and drink. The historic building is in great rewarding inner journey in which artists explore, repair and is a culturally significant meeting experiment, play, and translate creative ideas place for all who reside in the Parkland region. into visual reality, progressively learning, The WAC has drawn full-house crowds for developing and better understanding their nationally and internationally recognized acts chosen tools, techniques, style of expression, such as The Trews, Prairie Oyster, and ultimately themselves. The weekend 54.40 and the Sheepdogs. It has also brought workshops (instructor-led), mini-retreats (no amazing up-and-coming talent to Dauphin, instructor), and studio access provided by including Madison Violet, Nathan, Imaginary the Dauphin Art Group gives artists the time, Cities, Ray Bonneville and Romi Mayes. In space, and resources to focus on their art. addition, the Dauphin and District Allied Arts Dauphin Art Group also provides members with Association makes great efforts to support local the opportunity to exhibit their artworks in the acts by offering them a forum to be seen and gallery and at juried art shows.

MARIACHIIII GHOST • MAY 5, 2017 BROTHERS LANDRETH • OCT 7, 2017

Visit watsonartcentre.com or like us on Facebook, or email [email protected]. To purchase tickets and find out what is playing in our main auditorium or fire hall, call us today: 204-622-6231

d a u p h i n . c a 21 THEATREWATSON AMISKART CENTRE

Dauphin and surrounding communities have had a long, deep tradition of amateur theatre. From stage performances by Dauphin Dramatic Society in the mid 1920s to the formation of Dauphin’s Little Theatre in 1930, came the official incorporation of Theatre Amisk of Dauphin in 1982.

Theatre Amisk continues to flourish and the Edge was founded by several Theatre offer an array of 1-3 act plays, improv, Amisk members. Since then different musicals, classes and workshops. This members have been successful in learning non-profit community group provides and performing many improv productions both entertainment to the public and in Dauphin and other communities. training to its members. Theatre Amisk officially meets annually Theatre Amisk is also a member of in the fall and spring to review past the Association of Community Theatre productions, and to plan future (ACT) Manitoba. Since 1979, ACT has productions, classes and workshops. If held an annual provincial festival during you are interested in becoming involved, the first weekend of May. Dauphin’s please call 204-638-8789 or visit members have attended, performed and Theatre Amisk’s informative website at hosted this festival. theatreamiskdauphin.com for upcoming In 1995, the improv troupe Theatre on productions!

22 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e d a u p h i n . c a 23 Parkland Recreation Complex

The Parkland Recreation Complex is a top-shelf, multi-purpose recreation and entertainment facility. The complex features all kinds of banquet and meeting rooms and is easily transformed for any event. Credit Union Place is home to MJHL’s Dauphin Kings, but has also set the stage for stars such as Burton Cummings, Johnny Reid, and Corb Lund. With a capacity of nearly 2,800 including standing room, this facility is a second-to-none events site which also includes a 211-metre rubberized walking and running track. Just beyond the rink is the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre, a wave pool which features a 4-lane, 25-metre main tank, plus a zero-depth entry leisure area. A 12-person hot tub, water umbrella, birthday party room, and comfortable viewing area make this an ideal family destination. The curling rink offers the perfect venue to host or watch a bonspiel with 140-seat viewing lounge, which is also available to rent. On site, just a few steps away is the Rotary arena that is used for a variety of events including curling, hockey, fitness classes, yoga, summer camps for kids, and more. The DMCC Fairgrounds on the adjacent fields cover over 50 acres of land which is home to the Dauphin Fair and other events. The space features six baseball diamonds, concessions, agricultural barns, ample audience seating, and outdoor track for harness, chariot, chuckwagon and stock car racing. The outdoor skating rink, also located on the grounds, offers an ideal spot for leisurely skating with lights in the evenings and heated change rooms. The Vermillion Park Sportsplex, located just west of Vermillion Park Campground, is the heart of summer recreation in Dauphin. It includes four soccer pitches, six ball diamonds, a regulation rugby pitch, a full-service concession and washroom facility, and ample parking.

24 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e Host your Lion’s Den Strilkiwski Room The Lion’s Den provides a spacious room With almost 840 square feet in meeting or of more than 5,000 square feet and a square shape, the Strilkiwski Room can accommodate up to 200 guests in can comfortably host up to 50 guests and event with us! a banquet-style setup. Renovated in the overlooks the Credit Union Place Arena. summer of 2011, the space provides a Three meeting spaces that fresh and clean feeling and its neutral Credit Union Place Floor can satisfy various needs and colour palate allows event organizers to Credit Union Place provides a spacious accommodations easily decorate to meet their needs. conference floor of more than 17,000 Two newly renovated and square feet with capacity of 1,000 Curler’s Lounge refurnished meeting spaces guests dependent on floor setup. This Newly renovated and furnished in Catering service information neutral colours, the Curler’s Lounge space can accommodate more guests; and booking provides more than 3,500 square feet of however, you are responsible for contacting the Fire Chief and supplying Complete kitchen facilities meeting space. This meeting space can comfortably accommodate up to 80 guests a map of the floor setup and requested Portable projection screen with round tables. There are two built-in numbers. The Credit Union Place floor Portable TV/VCR/DVD unit 40" LCD TVs in the meeting space. is available April - July. Portable whiteboard easel and flipcharts Our Rates 48-Hour Package Portable LCD projector Half Day • 4 hours or less Rental Fee Includes: Free Internet access Full Day • 8 hours or less Hourly Rates • Available Tables/Chairs set up and take down, Sound Complimentary use of the System, Projection Screen and Podium Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy Walking Track, located at Damage deposit is equal to rental fee Credit Union Place and is required at the time of booking. Photocopying and faxing is Pre-event setup is negotiable and available in the Administration dependant on availability. Office (Charged accordingly) Rates Available Upon Request

d a u p h i n . c a 25 VERMILLION PARK Dauphin Recreation Services welcomes reservations from April 2 onwards for the 2015 camping season. Payment for sites is due upon reservation. Please contact us for more information on our policies, rates and information about beautiful Vermillion Park!

Vermillion Park For information on Campsite Information Vermillion Park events STREET YS 17 full-service campsites and bookings, please KEA

BUCHANON AVENUE EAST 24 water & power sites contact Dauphin 20 electrical-only sites & Recreation Services 114 unserviced sites . at 204-622-3109.

SE Summer walking trails COND AVEN FIRST STREET N.W How to Book FIRST AV UE N. Winter snowshoeing ENUE N.W. W FIRST . AVE. & cross country ski trails Call 204-622-3150 THIR SEC O . N D D Vermillion MAIN STREET NORTH AVE . Splashpark & Playground or visit the Information Park AVENUE Sportsplex OND STREET S.W Brand New Showers Desk at the Parkland SEC Rec. Centre Covered picnic area Rec Complex.

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Selo Ukraina several clay bake ovens which are used extensively during the Ukrainian festival. The Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre & Museum operates and maintains a museum and festival site to provide an The site is open to visitors from May long weekend to the environment for the awareness and preservation of Ukrainian end of August, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The site can also be rented heritage and culture. The facility, known as “Selo Ukraina”, for public and private functions, making for a truly original is located 12 kms south of Dauphin. The festival grounds, experience for events. Appointments and inquiries can be which include an outdoor amphitheatre, many outdoor made at 204-638-1554. stages, recreations hall, and kiosks, is home to Canada’s Highway 10 South National Ukrainian Festival, Dauphin’s Countryfest, Catalyst 204-638-9401 or 204-638-4374 Credit Union Manitoba MudRun and many other community N51°02’25.9” W100°04’47.6” events and organizations. The museum continues work 14U 0424288 UTM 5654669 on developing an authentic historic experience, allowing visitors to imagine the life of early pioneers to the region. The heritage village features many unique buildings including a church with original bell towers, one-room school house, general store complete with many artifacts from the 1930s - 1960s, shoe repair shop, and a community hall filled with exhibits. The site is home to the Ukrainian Musicians Hall of Fame which is filled to the brim with interesting items. Also on site are three older farm houses complete with furnishings unique to the pioneer era, and a “summer kitchen” featuring

d a u p h i n . c a 27 Fort Dauphin Museum

Fort Dauphin Museum is Manitoba’s newest Star Attraction! The museum examines life in the Parkland area including the lives and experiences of Aboriginal peoples 8,000 years ago, early explorers and fur traders, the Métis people and the early pioneer settlers. An impressive wooden palisade, suggestive of an 18th century fur trading post, protects the museum. Numerous special events are held at this site year-round. The museum features the Parkland Archaeological Laboratory, a resource centre with displays and information on more than 1,000 archaeological sites in the region. Tours are welcome year-round. Check www.tourismdauphin.ca for events at the Fort. (map P8)

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CNoR Station, a designated Manitoba Heritage Building and Dauphin Rail Museum

The Canadian Northern was the architect of both information about the more Railway (CNoR) was opened the station and nearby than 100 years of rail to Dauphin in 1896 by roundhouse, and drawings operations in the region. MacKenzie and Mann as part are available. The museum holdings include of the Lake Manitoba Railway The active rail line is still a PSC-type caboose, and one Peter Fidler’s and Canal Company’s route used daily by CN freight and can see the turntable and Grave to Winnipegosis. VIA passenger service to roundhouse nearby which The railway was the reason Churchill. VIA travellers form is now the base for the city Peter Fidler, a British Dauphin as we know it today a significant group within the public works operations. cartographer and surveyor was established, and the who worked for the many visitors to the station Dauphin rail operations in major investment in such Hudson’s Bay Company, and museum. 1954 are the inspiration for a a significant station by explored and documented From the earliest days, formal large HO scale model railway 1912 was a measure of the many of the major rivers gardens enhanced the station layout. It is the focal point for importance of the railway throughout Western Canada. grounds and were part of the younger visitors and the many in the region’s growth, in From 1819-1822 he was attraction for travellers. There school groups that visit, which large part due to the arrival employed at Fort Dauphin is still a park with pathways often combine a short trip on of immigrants by rail. The as District Manager for the and interpretive information VIA with a visit to the museum. station was vital to rail HBC. He died on December for visitors to enjoy. operations into the 1970s. Visitors from centres such as 17, 1822, and was buried The restored station contains Winnipeg can visit Dauphin at the original Fort Dauphin Thanks to a major commercial offices and by combining an exciting train site. A grave marker stands restoration completed in the Dauphin Rail Museum, ride on VIA with other local near where the fort once 2001, after the building open during the summer activities. stood, although the exact was rescued from threat of months and otherwise by site of the grave is unknown. demolition, the station has [email protected] appointment. (map R15) become an architectural 1-877-566-5669. landmark in Dauphin and The museum houses 101 - 1st Ave. N.W. N51°18’24.0” a designated Manitoba pertinent artifacts, N51°09’02.3” 100°03’07.3” W099°55’30.5” 14U Heritage building. Pratt photographs, and other 14U 0426420 UTM 5667103 0435513 UTM 5684335

28 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e CN Park Due east of the station is the picturesque CN Park. Take some time to stroll or picnic through this central gathering spot in the community.

d a u p h i n . c a 29 Trembowla Cross Architectural Walking Tour of Freedom Want to know more about Dauphin’s history Historical Site & Museum and its structures? An Architectural Walking National Heritage Site, Tour guide and map of Dauphin’s most Provincial Heritage Site historic and beautiful buildings is available for download at tourismdauphin.ca. Watch This historic site and museum honours Mary Maxim Company for QR codes around town! the first Ukrainian Catholic Liturgy The famous Mary Maxim Company, celebrated in Canada in 1897. Nearby, The Spinning Wheel Cairn on a bend in the Drifting River, known for its unique sweater designs, had its beginning in Sifton The cairn was built in 2000 to honour stands the provincially designated St. around 1935 when a young CNR Sifton pioneer families and recognize Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church (c. station master named Willard Willard McPhedrain, founder of the Mary 1898) preserved as the first Ukrainian McPhedrain founded the company. Maxim Company. (map R32c) Catholic Church in Canada. Other By 1955 Mary Maxim had grown historic buildings include a grotto, immensely and the business moved Memorial Park monuments, a pioneer home, and a its operations to 2nd Ave N.E. in At the Memorial Park, Selo Ukraina pays school displaying artifacts from an Dauphin where it continued to tribute to Ukrainian Canadians who fought early Ukrainian settlement. Originally employ many people from all over for Canada in the last century. The Tomb a wooden cross was built at the site to the region. In 1959, the company of the Ukrainian Soldier commemorates commemorate the pioneers’ freedom once again expanded and moved to the 100th Anniversary of the first arrival in a new land. Following research by a Paris, Ontario, where it still exists of Ukrainian pioneers in Canada. The historian, the history of the first Cross today. The Mary Maxim products Filip Konowal Victoria Cross monument of Freedom in Canada became known are presently sold in almost every acknowledges receipt of Canada’s highest and a permanent granite cross was country in the world and this honour for valour in combat. The site also unveiled in 1966. well-known business’ success recognizes the 80th anniversary of the Open for tours July and August or all originated from its humble end of Canada’s first national internment anytime by appointment. beginnings in Sifton. operations and there is a dedication to the Want to learn to bake bread in a peech, memory of victims of the genocidal Ukraine make borscht, or thatch a roof? You can The Historic Ukrainian Great Famine of 1932 to 1933. (map R32c) do all three at Trembowla by booking Catholic Church of the 204-638-9401 your group experience through Dauphin Resurrection Experiences at Trembowla. (map R9) Lest We Forget… National Heritage Site, 204-638-9641 or 204-638-9047 Dauphin Cenotaph was unveiled on Provincial Heritage Site N51°16’20.9” W100°15’03.6” June 19, 1924, in a ceremony attended 14U 0412734 UTM 5680870 Constructed between 1936 and 1939 by Lieutenant-Governor James Aikins and by volunteers during the peak of the Premier John Bracken. It commemorates Depression, this splendid church features men from the local area killed during the the early Kievan style of Eastern Byzantine First World War and Second World War. architecture. Designed by Father Philip Ruh Eighty more names were added following with iconography completed by Theodore the Second World War. Initially installed in Baran, this church is known as front of the Dauphin railway station, the a “Prairie Cathedral.” Guided tours, as cenotaph was moved to its present location well as tours featuring traditional Ukrainian on Memorial Boulevard in 1964. cuisine, are available upon request. See page 42 for more information. (map P16) 39 - 11th Ave. S.W. 204-638-5511 / 204-638-4618 / 204-638-4659 N51°08’31.4” W100°03’43.2” 14U 0425708 UTM 5666158

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Not an official part of the series, but Y ST IDA ST b Public Library – 504 Main St.WA N. d CN Park – 1st St. N.W. (middle of GERTRUDE ST a lovable addition to Vermillion Park, RK PA Statue Name:LILLY AVENUE CURIOSITY. CRUISE CRES. park). Statue Name: OPTIMISM. is “Berry” the bronze bear, located at the CRUISE CRES. EMMA STREET FRANCES STREET entrance to the splashpad and playground c City HallBERESFORD – AV100ENUE Main St. S. e St. Paul’s Home – 703 Jackson St. of the park. Be sure to stop by when you Statue Name: PERSEVERANCE. Statue Name: COMPASSION. visit beautiful Vermillion.

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RIVERSIDE ROAD Selo Ukraina & Riding Mountain National Park The Cloth Buttique 210 Main St. N (204) 701-2229 TheClothButtique.com

If we had to describe our business in Shop Dauphin one word, it would be “family”. Not only is our business family owned and operated, but it is created specifically for families. As the Parkland’s only eco-friendly baby boutique, we strive to offer growing families unique, quality products, right here at home. All of our products are handpicked and tested by our own family, before we even offer them to yours. We strive to provide products made by local artisans, and source all of our products as close to home as possible. SHOP DAUPHIN

Hodge Podge 831 Jackson Street (204) 638-4455

Hodge Podge is a unique shopping destination dedicated to bringing a variety of fun and fascinating things to the Parkland. We strive to have something for everyone and love being a place you can enjoy with friends and family. Proudly family owned and operated for over 10 years, we work together to create the store “everyone’s talking about”. We are always changing and rearranging so you never know exactly what you’ll find and that’s why our customers call us a must-see store when in Dauphin. Photos: Kelly Michaluk Photography Michaluk Kelly Photos:

32 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e Prairie Supply Co. 223 Mainstreet N (204) 638-7168 prairiesupplyco.com

Prairie Supply Co is located in downtown Dauphin offering an exclusive variety of lifestyle products. Prairie Supply Co strives to provide a unique and unforgettable shopping experience while offering unbeatable customer service. We are proud to support various brands from across the continent, including our own which has become a household name in our province. We provide a trending assortment of clothing, hardgoods, shoes and accessories, in order to support our ever evolving seasonal activities. Our customers are greeted with personal and professional service, exceptional product knowledge, and the reassurance of shopping local. Prairie Supply Co has been cultivated in the prairies, and homegrown in Canada.

Dauphin is a retail hub with a mix of national franchises and unique, independent boutique shops. These four locally-owned shops were voted as fan favourites in 2016! Make sure to stop in or visit them online.

Style Mercantile 27 3 Ave NE (204) 648-5955

From the minute you walk through the door, it’s obvious Style Mercantile is not your average store. Every element of local artist and boutique owner Karen Vendramin’s gorgeous shop is designed to delight your senses. The store offers offer a full range of new home décor and gift items, along with Vendramin’s one-of-a- kind, hand-painted furniture. The setting is relaxed and the inspiring displays make you want to linger as you take it all in. Since opening its doors in late 2014, this local shop has quickly grown to be one of the community’s premier destination shopping experiences.

d a u p h i n . c a 33 HIKE Reeve’s Ravine Trail in Riding Mountain & BIKE National Park! Reeve’s Ravine Trail is located on the east side of the park and provides an 11.5-kilometre loop trail that rises 541 feet from the trailhead to the summit. Access this and other trails on Highway 19, the East Gate entrance, and take a rolling, scenic drive through the east escarpment with endless opportunities for photography and wildlife viewing.

Riding Mountain road-accessible trailheads. National Park (RMNP) is Thanks to the efforts of a unique mix of habitats several local volunteer characteristic of eastern, organizations, many trails western, and northern are open to cross-country Canada. The intersection skiers and back-country of environments forms a skiers during the winter diverse pattern of forests, months. The Manitoba grasslands and valleys Escarpment provides which allows for a variety exceptional viewpoints of mammals, such as black over the park and the bears, moose, elk, wolves surrounding region. and coyotes. The RMNP and Duck Riding Mountain National Mountain Provincial Park Park has over 400 kms of websites provide year- trails for hikers, mountain round lists of current bikers, and horse packers. trail conditions. Between While most of the hiking the two parks, there are trails are single use, over 450 kms of trails to a good portion of the enjoy, ranging from easy extensive trail system is to difficult and allowing designated as multi-use. for walking, biking, horse Reeve’s Ravine Trail Only a short drive from back riding and, in some East Gate Dauphin, several hikes cases, ATVs. Get out and McCreary can be accessed from experience Dauphin’s Clear Lake park roads, including beautiful surroundings Highway 10. The park’s today! There are trails trail network is largely for absolutely everyone, interconnected with many including the Boreal Trail Fat Bike Rentals now available in RMNP! trails only accessible from in RMNP, a fully accessible Email [email protected] or call 204-848-7275

other trails rather than interpretive trail! ©istockphoto by piola666 Photo: for rates and availability.

34 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e Legend Trail

Trails Near Dauphin

CYCLING ADVENTURES

GREAT HIKES

FAMILY FRIENDLY (less than 1 hour)

d a u p h i n . c a 35 DAUPHIN’S BEST KEPT SECRET An Endurance Athlete’s Paradise

With the ever increasing popularity of events health centre offering services ranging from like mud runs, adventure races and winter physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage endurance races, it is no wonder that Dauphin and much more. is the perfect location not only to host these Dauphin is building a culture of health and events, but train for them. Annual events such wellness through its citizens but has also as the MS Ride, Riding Mountain Triathalon, Dauphin’s own Manitoba MudRun and Snowshoe invested locally in creating active transport runs have propelled the health and fitness routes throughout the city and continues industry in Dauphin and many have chosen to a strategy to link the community through make Dauphin home because of this culture. connecting trails. Dauphin Rec Services provides programming and facilities making In particular, Dauphin offers access to some of it easy for families to lead an active lifestyle. the best variation in terrain including winding, paved hills through RMNP for cycling, pristine Local athletes consider Dauphin to be the ideal lakes for swimming, and trails for running in location away from urban centres to train for the wilderness. Cross training is made possible endurance challenges across the globe and year-long through Dauphin’s facilities including although it’s our little secret for now— lane pool and indoor walking/running track we welcome you to come experience it for (Parkland Rec Centre), several gyms (ParkFit yourself at any one of our local events. & RHF, See Listings), and squash courts See our events listings today and visit us at (Dauphin Super 8). Dauphin is also a regional [email protected] for more!

36 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e TIPS FROM THE ATHLETES B Run the trails in RMNP- from the steady climbs and descents the Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy Walking track—a two lane, 211.5 of the Parks East Gate trail network to the fun and beauty of the metre oval rubberized walking track located on the upper muddy Moon Lake trail in spring and fall. But don’t stop there, concourse that is open year-round. There is plenty of space for with over 400 kms of trails that look different in every season, all kinds of training including stairs and spaces to stretch or there is enough to keep the longest distance runner entertained otherwise in this state-of-the-art facility. all year! e Endless winter cross training options from groomed c Cycle Highway 10 from Dauphin to Clear lake along the x-country ski trails, stunning snowshoe opportunities and newly Dauphin Parkway through RMNP – Stop at the White House added fat biking options. No need to grind it out indoors, bundle bakery for a cinnamon bun then bike back or get picked up (but up and get out there! going North is more fun than going south!) f Just want to run? The City of Dauphin offers beautiful tree d Get your laps in at the Parkland Rec Centre. The Kinsmen lined streets, an outdoor running track or take it off-road Aquatic Centre is the only indoor lane swimming option in through Vermillion Park. With Dauphin’s growing active living nearly a 2-hour radius—so that doesn’t hurt! Also check out community the sights are set on an expanded running network throughout the City.

Local athlete, Clayton Swanton, trains in Dauphin year-round for world-class events

d a u p h i n . c a 37 Dauphin Lake: Rainbows, Eagles & Northern Lights

Rainbow Beach Provincial Park, on the southwestern shore of the lake, is the perfect spot for an afternoon getaway or a weekend away from it all. The park offers swimming and recreation for the kids, and quiet nights by the lake for parents. Located only minutes from Dauphin, the park has both spacious and private campsites and three large “... a favourite of locals to watch public areas great for gatherings. Enjoy scenic walks the sunset near the silhouette of along the shore while kids keep busy with swimming and Riding Mountain National Park playgrounds, making sandcastles and frolicking along sand while listening to the sounds of bars that provide a safe and interesting swimming area. The the abundant local wildlife.” water bodies of Crooked and Crawford Creeks flow within the park with a boat launch and meandering pathways by the channels located just west of the campground. The beach and picnic areas, playground, ball diamonds, horseshoe pits and hiking trails contribute to the outdoor experience, while the modern washrooms and showers provide added comfort. The nearby Dauphin Lake Golf Resort offers a diversion for the vacationing golfer with a full-service club that’s great for a rainy day meal. Lake Dauphin provides excellent opportunities for fishing and recreation, and on a sunny day you will see much of this until the sun begins to set. Certainly, it is a favourite of locals to watch the sunset near the silhouette of Riding Mountain National Park while listening to the sounds of the abundant local wildlife. Come check out Dauphin Lake this summer and take in a sunrise, sunset and a free show from the legendary northern lights of Manitoba.

Directions: Located 24 km (15 miles) east of Dauphin on PTH20.

Toll Free Information: 1-800-214-6497

For directions to Sifton Beach and Stony Point Beach Campground,

see map on page 66. Photography Michaluk Kelly Photo:

38 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e Photo: Kelly Michaluk Photography Michaluk Kelly Photo: Watchable Wildlife: Bald Eagles on Dauphin Lake The mature Bald Eagle is unmistakable with its dark brown body and white head and tail. Look for the Bald Eagle near Dauphin Lake, often perched at the top of a tree Photo: Kelly Michaluk Photography Michaluk Kelly Photo: overlooking the water looking for its favourite food, fish!

Fishing Regulations for Dauphin Lake (2016 Angler’s Guide) Dauphin Lake including that portion of the Mossy River to municipal road 107 west and all inflowing tributaries - the walleye/sauger limit is 4 and all walleye between 45 cm and 70 cm must be released. All inflowing tributaries and those parts of Dauphin Lake within 1 km of their mouths are closed to all fishing, including dip netting from March 1 to and including May 13. The remaining parts of Dauphin Lake remain open in March and are closed to all fishing from April 1 to and including May 13.

d a u p h i n . c a 39 GEOCACHING Dauphin is the must-visit geocaching adventure in Manitoba. Every year caching enthusiasts from all over the world plan trips here for a caching experience of a lifetime. The area boasts some of the best caches out there. With over a thousand caches within an hour of Dauphin you won’t have to go far. The variety of unique caching containers, locations and puzzles keep people coming back each year for more. Our Dauphin Geocachers group is made up of friendly local people who share an interest in Geocaching and the outdoors. We welcome anyone that is interested in coming out to our events and learning more about this fun hobby. Dauphin has quickly become well known for hosting top notch geocaching events. In 2015 we hosted a super successful Mega Event with over 500 attendees. Last year we hosted several events including superhero invade Dauphin, coffee meetups, hiking, bonfires, potlucks, beach parties and much more. This fall we released a brand new collectible geocoin with Dauphin’s very own Superhero beaver. These are available for purchase at City Hall. We are really excited about a Searching for Bigfoot event this winter, live action CLUE game event this spring and our Cachefest 2017 event in September. We anticipate many more events and opportunities for people to find out what Dauphin has to offer through geocaching. Follow us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/dauphingeocachers. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact the organizers at Cachefest [email protected]

Sept. 9, 2017 ©istockphoto by leaf Photo:

What do you need? What are you looking for? GPS-enabled device or GPS-enabled Geocaches (the containers) smartphone with a geocaching range in size from a dime to app. Visit geocaching.com for a large five gallon pail. Every free membership. Internet access geocache contains a logbook or needed to download geocache log sheet for you to sign. information and log your finds.

Collect your own Dauphin GEOCOIN today! Dauphin Geocoins are a unique gift idea and a great travel memory! Available for purchase at City Hall, 100 Main Street South.

40 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e Clear Lake Golf Course Located at the east end of Clear Lake, the historic Clear Lake Golf Course is well known for its naturally beautiful views of the lake and boreal forest. Located in Riding Mountain National Park, it Photo: Riding Mountain National Park Photo: is a par 72, 18-hole course with grass greens and rolling fairways, as well as hills and scenic valleys. It is also known as one of the most environmentally- friendly courses in Canada, having been a finalist for the Tourism Industry Association of Canada Sustainable Tourism Award in 2009. (map R23)

204-848-4653 • clearlakegolfcourse.com

Dauphin Lake Golf Resort This 18-hole, 1,610 yard, par 70 course with a rating of 69.8 is on the beautiful shore of Dauphin Lake. A challenging course known for its rolling and slightly tiered greens, the Gilbert Plains Country Club Dauphin Lake Golf Resort course has narrow fairways, This scenic par 70, 18-hole course is located along numerous trees and shrubs, plus sand and grass bunkers, the winding Valley River on the edge of the town with water hazards on several greens. Amenities include a of Gilbert Plains. Amenities include grass greens, Pro Shop, lessons, driving range, reservations, a licensed sand bunkers, club house with licensed restaurant, restaurant and lounge with outdoor patio, club rentals, equipment and cart rentals, and pro-shop. (map R31) power or pull cart rentals, and equipment repair. Camping is just two minutes away at Rainbow Beach Provincial 204-548-2118 • golfgilbertplains.com Park. (map R17)

Under new management.

d a u p h i n . c a 41 DAUPHIN PUBLIC LIBRARY Whether you are a stay-at-home parent, a manga fan, or a business person, your public library is here to support your curiosity. From picture books to graphic novels to books on how to maximize your social networking skills, the library’s collections are broad and eclectic. If the library does not have the information you want in-house, the librarians are happy to help you track it down.

What are you interested in these days? Your library is into it too!

The library works hard to develop relationships with other community groups to assist them in achieving their mandates whether it is in the arts, business, childcare, or education. Our programming efforts are diverse and reflect the interests of our patrons and the community at large. This year over 3,000 people will take part in programs initiated or assisted by Dauphin Public Library. Not all our programs happen inside our doors— sometimes we head out and share the library’s inspirational spirit in local schools, daycares, seniors’ centres, and in the streets of our city.

42 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e Photo: Dauphin Herald Photo: Services Books, audiobooks, DVDs, E-Books, E-audiobooks Newspapers, magazines Programming & Events French language materials for youth and adults Inter-library requests Children’s Displays Free access to internet Programming • Large display space for a variety connected computers • Infant rhyme time group for of art forms Free Wi-Fi access preschool children • Regular displays by local painters, Photocopier, scanner, and • Summer reading club and quilters, and photographers card reader activities • Travelling art displays Colour printing available • Active support to other local • Special art resource books One-on-one assistance for summer camps new gadgets, e-readers, etc. • Drop-in activity, afternoons Projector rental during school in-service days Music Nights / Microfilm of the Dauphin Herald / Spring Break Performances dating back to early 1900s • National Child Day celebration • Third Thursday Music featuring Simplified language materials • February “I Love to Read” for new English readers outreach program local musicians Sign Language learning DVDs • Annual Street Fair activities • Opportunity for youth performers for babies and toddlers from elementary to high school Home delivery for shut-ins • Annual Christmas show by Youth Meeting space available (inquire) Drama group Exam proctoring for patrons • Arts Alive weekend around town studying via distance education • Pecha Kucha nights (20 images x 20 seconds)

d a u p h i n . c a 43 SKATE PARK Jorel Photo Photo: The state-of-the-art skate park facility has come into being through the efforts of many people and organizations in our community. Its history began in 2000 when George Graham, a young In 2009 a public meeting was held at the Lion’s Den to consolidate skateboard enthusiast, brought together resources and youth to get all the interest in planning and constructing the park. Out of that things started. Those early years consisted of wooden structures meeting a committee was established under the leadership of that were utilized indoors at the Dauphin Rec. Centre. A small board Rod Carberry. of volunteers consisting of Judy King, Sherry Birss, Dave Bloomfield The City of Dauphin provided the land for this location that was and Tammy Laurie worked hard to keep the seasonal facility purchased from CNR. The Province of Manitoba, in cooperation operational. Gradually those structures fell into disrepair. However, with MLA Stan Struthers, provided substantial funding. the passion for a permanent skateboard park gained momentum. Costing over half a million dollars, this park is made possible In 2006 the Healthy Dauphin Committee, lead by Bill Hart, began by the generous donations of many organizations and individuals a concerted effort to develop a plan for a skateboard park. Many in Dauphin. We now have a permanent multi-use facility for meetings were initiated with local and provincial government skateboarders, bikers and snowboarders. It will take its place representatives, along with Dauphin Rec. Services and volunteers, as one of the most utilized recreational facilities in Dauphin. who saw the need for a permanent facility. D-Town Plaza is an excellent recreational asset that will provide Dauphin Neighborhood Renewal Corporation provided funding for a a sustaining legacy to the visionaries and enthusiasts who worked feasibility study. The search for a location began. together to make it happen. 102 1st Avenue S.W. • Dauphin, MB Submitted by: Bill Hart

44 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e We Sell Traditional Aboriginal Pieces • Moccasins • Mukluks • Dream Catchers • Art • Accessories *Please note that we do customization upon request Classes We Offer • Dance Lessons • Baking Classes • Cooking Lessons • Candle Making • Knitting • Sewing • Pillow Making • Moccasins • Dream Catchers • Beading • Traditional Aboriginal Crafts And more! DAUPHIN Events • Annual Square Dance Competition • Free Summer Camp FRIENDSHIP • Picnic in the Park • Christmas Dinner CENTRE • Old Tyme Dance 210 1st Avenue N.E. • Dauphin, MB • 204-638-5707 Find us on Facebook for more information and schedule.

d a u p h i n . c a 45 The Dauphin Multi-Purpose Senior Centre: Keeping our finger on the pulse of the senior community!

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d a u p h i n . c a 47 50 YEARS OF KINGS IN DAUPHIN

November 17th, 1967. That’s the day the Dauphin Kings entered the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. It was a night they took on one of their biggest rivals, the Portage Terriers. Back then it was actually called the Central Manitoba Junior Hockey League and featured the Kings, Terriers, Selkirk Steelers and Fort Garry Frontiersmen.

Fifty years later the Kings have been Manitoba Junior Hockey season with nine straight wins and remained undefeated for League champions seven times and have been to the RBC Cup twelve games. All season long the Kings’ and Selkirk Steelers National Championship twice. The club has produced great locked horns for first overall which came to a showdown on players and coaches like Barry Trotz, Blaine Stoughton, Butch the very last night of the season at a head to head match Goring and Ron Low in the early years and Shane Luke, Bryn in Dauphin. The Kings shut out the Steelers 4–0. The Kings Chyzyk, Brenden Kotyk and Steven Shamanski in the more were then led by goaltender Ron Low, who was loaned by recent years. the Winnipeg Jets of the Western Canada Hockey League. One year after the 1967-68 season the CMJHL and the MJHL The first line of Captain Dennis Schick, Jim Cahoon and merged for the 1968–69 campaign. The Kings opened the Bob Leguilloux would combine to score 93 goals during the

48 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e season. Schick won the Scoring Championship, Cahoon came second and Leguilloux center Bob Buchy also finished in the top ten. Other forwards included the 15-year-old Blaine Stoughton. Nearing the end of the season Butch Goring and his sidekick Merv Haney quit the Winnipeg Jets and joined the Kings. The team would go on to win it’s first of seven Turnbull Cups.

Fast forward 41 years, the Dauphin Kings have a new home in Credit Union Place and hit the ice to host the 2010 RBC Cup. The Turbull Cup victory that season was Dauphin’s seventh and they had no problem getting there, disposing the rest of the MJHL that year, taking 50 of 62 games and ripping through the league’s post season going victorious in 12 of their 13 playoff affairs. The club would eventually make it to the RBC Cup Championship Game but would fall to the British Columbia Hockey League’s Vernon Vipers.

The 2017-18 hockey campaign will feature Kings Alumni, special events, giveaways and much more as Dauphin celebrates their Junior A hockey club’s 50th Anniversary. Be a part of it game by game and take a trip down memory lane by getting your season tickets!

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d a u p h i n . c a 49 WINTERLIFE IN DAUPHIN Some communities go into hibernation during the winter months. Dauphin comes alive! In 2009, Communities in Bloom ended the national Winterlights competition but our community kept going by expanding the initiative and calling it WinterLife, Dauphin. Each year the committee helps to bring together winter events such as the Parade of Lights, Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Moonlight Madness, Winter Family Fun Day, Louis Riel Day, Homes Aglow Competition, and the annual celebration of diversity in Dauphin, Tapestry. Check our event listings and online calendar for more details!

Dauphin’s focus on winter activities started The five north-end ski trails close to Dauphin Kings in 2007 when the national WinterLights Dauphin at Riding Mountain National From September to March you can competition was launched by Communities Park (Broadleaf, Beach Ridges, Crawford catch the Dauphin Kings Junior “A” in Bloom. The WinterLights Celebrations Creek, Hilton and Edwards Creek) will Hockey Club in action in the Manitoba encouraged municipalities, large and all be open for the 2016 ski season. The small, to showcase winter activities, festive north end trails in RMNP are groomed and Junior Hockey League at Credit Union celebrations, and visual decorations that maintained in partnership between the Place. The 2010 MJHL Champions, Anavet promote Canada’s appeal as a winter Dauphin North End Trails Crew and RMNP. Cup Champions and RBC Cup finalists, tourism destination and improve the Trail conditions are kept current at the the Dauphin Kings are closely involved quality of life in communities across the RMNP website. in several not-for-profit organizations in country. The program also promoted the the community and never disappoint their pc.gc.ca/riding involvement and actions of citizens and loyal fans on or off the ice. Check website volunteers of all ages, the municipal The Dauphin & District for a full schedule of Dauphin Kings home government, service organizations, Snowmobile Club games. industry, and commerce. 202 - 1st Ave. S.E., In 2007, we received five out of five This award winning club services Phone: 204-622-5461 stars for our efforts. and maintains over 400 kms of trail in the area with routes linking the or 1-877-585-4647, Snowshoeing & national and provincial parks and dauphinkings.com Cross-Country Skiing surrounding communities. Trails lead right to service areas, warming shacks, Curling With so many trail options in and around access to ice fishing and pristine Dauphin for cross-country skiing and No matter your age, you can curl! Dauphin nature. Trails connect with other routes snowshoeing, this is a prime area for has curling leagues for everyone. Whether maintained by Intermountain, Swan winter adventures! you want to curl competitively or just for River and Ochre River Snowmobile clubs fun, there is a curling league for you. Nearby trails in RMNP (map R25): offering access to the Duck Mountain These leagues range as follows: Seniors, range and the escarpment area along • Edwards Creek Trail, Moderate, 5.4 km Men’s, Ladies, Farmers (mixed), Legions • Beach Ridges, Easy, 3.5 km the Riding Mountains. For more (mixed), and Junior (children/youth). • Broadleaf Trail, Moderate, 4.2 km information on trail conditions, events, • Crawford Creek, Difficult, 10 km and downloadable resources, visit the Dauphin has one of the greatest curling • Hilton Trail, Moderate, 16 km website at: facilities in the province. • Moon Lake, Difficult, 9.2 km dauphinsnowmobileclub.com Questions? Call 204-622-3157 pc.gc.ca/riding

50 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e Skating - Tie up your skates and head to the DCT Outdoor Skating Oval behind the Parkland Rec Centre! This free skate opportunity is open 7am – 9pm, but keep in mind, it is unsupervised. Check the Dauphin Rec Services website for more information on indoor and outdoor public skating opportunities. www.dauphinrec.com

Follow Dauphin’s social accounts to learn about local ice fishing derbies and family fun fish days!

More Winter Fun! Winter is a busy time of year with lots of things to do! Visit one of our many parks to build a snowman, have a family snowball fight, make a snow angel, go tobogganing, or build an igloo. Enjoy a minor hockey tournament or curling bonspiels held throughout the winter.

d a u p h i n . c a 51 BLAZING TRAILS! Photo: Sandy Black Photo:

What does it mean to be nestled between two of the highest elevations in Manitoba? For Dauphin, it generally means a ton of snow! The trails in this spectacular region of the province have been referred to as “lovingly kept” and cover a whopping 450 kms of groomed trail. The Dauphin & District Snowmobile Club has an impressive membership of over 100 and the club is active in the region hosting a bevy of great events that are well attended each year. Keep in mind, official Snopasses are required to ride on Manitoba’s trail network. In Dauphin, Snopasses may be purchased at the following locations:

MacMillan Insurance 204-638-3115

Aspen Insurance 204-622-7776

Love & Persson Group 204-622-7600

For trail maps and other information on the Dauphin & District Snowmobile Club, please visit: dauphinsnowmobileclub.com.

52 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e ICE FISHING By Angela Gray

As we barreled across the snow and ice towards the village of fishing shacks, I glanced back at the ladies all cozy in the Bombardier and smiled. I was certain this was one of the best ways to enjoy a snowy Saturday in Manitoba.

I had signed up for a day of guided ice fishing with a group of women and our guide was Sticky’s Bait and Tackle based in Dauphin. I was a bit apprehensive—I had been fishing many times, but never in the winter and never through a hole in the ice. I wasn’t sure Find out more about blogger Angela Gray's what to expect, but being the Manitoban adventures at her blog at www.littlegraybird.ca adventurous type, I decided to give it a shot. who would be the first one to energy. As I sat there with the We met up with Sticky at catch a fish, who would catch sun beating down on me on the the edge of Lake Dauphin. the biggest fish, how many fish brisk winter day, surrounded by We were also greeted by a would we catch? Sticky just a great group of people, I was captivating 1950s Bombardier smiled and laughed and said happy. I knew I was hooked. snowmobile capable of we would not be disappointed. Hooked on ice fishing, hooked carrying a dozen people. We And we weren’t. Within on experiencing winters in piled in and set out for the minutes a scream of delight Manitoba to the fullest, shacks. We felt like royalty was heard and Sticky went and hooked on Sticky’s being shuttled in this restored running to help one of our Bait and Tackle. and unique Bombardier and novice fisherman pull in her Follow Angela @littlegraybird Are you interested in giggled as we hit snow drifts catch with ease. It’s a keeper! getting a group together and plowed right on through The first fish of the day was and booking a guided ice fishing with ease. tossed into a container and Halfway through the day it trip to beat the winter blues? It’s bets were back on as to who When we made it to the was time to take a break and a great way to experience winter would catch the next one. fishing shacks the real fun feast out on the ice. There was in Manitoba and enjoy began. Sticky gave us some We all caught multiple fish, and a fully catered lunch, cooked life to its fullest. For more demonstrations covering the with Sticky watching closely right there by the shacks. information on Sticky’s Bait basics of ice fishing. As we and helping us learn the tricks Salads, barbeque steak, fries, and Tackle and guided fishing claimed our fishing holes we of the trade we handled it like shrimp and cheesecake filled trips in the Dauphin area visit started waging bets— old pros. our bellies and replenished our stickysbaitandtackle.com.

d a u p h i n . c a 53 CUSTOM GROUP EXPERIENCES What if we told you that Dauphin’s Experience Delivery Team has the ability to give your group a lasting memory? Rich in cultural history, Dauphin has developed custom group experiences that engage the senses, teach the traditions of cultures, and showcase the amazing stories of local experts. We can help craft a tailored, memorable experience, perfect for RV tours, family reunions, corporate retreats and conferences, or any group looking for something out of the ordinary. Visit tourismdauphin.ca for more detailed descriptions of group experiences and don’t forget—we can customize!

Savour the Trembowla Flavour Learn the traditions of This experience features Ukrainian settlers; bake bread in traditional clay mouth-watering, traditional ovens; learn to make Ukrainian fare. Eat a full borscht from beginning meal of borscht, cabbage to end. Trembowla Cross rolls, perogies, beet leaves, of Freedom Historical cheese roll, sausage, and Site and Museum has desserts while you listen been immaculately to live music on traditional maintained and is the Ukrainian instruments. This perfect setting to sweep visitors back in time. package has many add- ons including Ukrainian dance performances and instruction, and traditional Ukrainian Easter bread making. Eat, sing, dance, and take away your bread leaving you with a memory you will never forget.

Dauphin’s 7-Seater CUBI: Let your group ride on the wild side! The newest attraction to our package experiences is the seven-seat conference bicycle brought to you by Dauphin Plains Credit Union. The bike is perfect for corporate purposes, offering a way to take business meetings outside in the fresh air! The CUBi is also a perfect way to see Dauphin slowly. Take the bike on Dauphin’s self-guided architectural tour, ride through town on a geocaching adventure, or grab six more friends and go on a garden tour! The bike is easy to use, safe, and features a convenient baggage area for purses, phones, jackets, or picnics! Call Tourism Dauphin today for more information!

54 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e HOSTING EVENTS IN DAUPHIN FACILITY CONTACT ROOM & CAPACITY

It’s all in the details! Looking to host an event in Dauphin? Start with Tourism Dauphin. We can help answer any questions you have about hosting your next event. We have the information you need on rentals, venues, entertainment, catering services and more!

DAUPHIN’S BED & BREAKFAST OPTIONS Sir Edgar House The Willow Tree Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast Located in the heart of “May you come as guests Dauphin’s historic district, & leave as friends” is this Sir Edgar B & B is your quaint B&B’s slogan! home away from home. 21 River Ave. W. 703 Main St. N. 204-638-2688 204-638-2930 thewillowtreebedand siredgarhousebandb.ca breakfast.com

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d a u p h i n . c a 55 Photo: ©istockphoto by dvoevnore Photo: COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM Each year, Dauphin in Bloom works on improving the quality of life in the community through green space development, floral displays, heritage conservation, landscaping, urban forestry, environmental action, and community engagement.

Dauphin in Bloom is committed to beautiful surroundings. The goal is maintaining the 5 Bloom status since to plant at least 50 trees each year 2004, the highest rating possible. to replace diseased ones, in newly The City of Dauphin has been a developed areas, as well as school National Winner three times, most yards and daycares while engaging recently in 2014 as National Class of youth to assist with forestation efforts. Champions (Small City Category) as During the winter months, we light well as placing in the top three for the up the trees and streets to make Reforestation Program, competing with the city bright and welcoming. Many 600 communities across Canada. activities are planned to celebrate The recent focus has been on creating winter including Tree Lighting, Parade quiet areas for resting and relaxing of Lights, Christmas at the Fort, while enjoying a picnic lunch and the Homes-A-Glow and Family Fun Day!

For more information on the locations of parks and playgrounds in Dauphin, check the City Map at the back of this guide. For hikes, beaches and other adventures outside the city, visit tourismdauphin.ca.

56 V i s i t D a u p h i n | 2 0 1 7 V i s i t o r s G u i d e LODGING & CAMPING Bed & Breakfast Company / Description / Amenities

Sir Edgar House A heritage home located in The Willow Tree This brand new B&B is downtown Dauphin. Enter an elegantly decorated and Bed & Breakfast era of comfort, privacy and Bed & Breakfast comes with full, homemade 703 Main St. N. quality service — the ultimate 21 River Ave. W. breakfasts and all the P: 204-638-2930 goal. Newly decorated rooms P: 204-638-2688 comforts of home. Locally and bathroom, full breakfast, sourced foods and non-toxic [email protected] wifi & air conditioning. Your thewillowtreebandb@ products are a focus for this Cordell Lind perfect retreat for a great gmail.com quaint establishment. knight’s rest. $85.00 / night Photo: ©istockphoto.com by mysticenergy Photo:

Campgrounds Company / Description / Amenities

Vermillion Park 100 Unserviced Sites Parkland Crossing Group camping only. 2nd Ave. N.W. at 24 Water, Electricity 220 Whitmore Ave. W. 20 Electricity Vermillion Park (P18) 17 Water, Electricity, Sewer P. 204-638-3333 P. 204-622-3125

Rainbow Beach 44 Unserviced Sites Sifton Beach 16 Unserviced Sites, Located at 66 Electrical Sites RM of Dauphin Modern Washrooms, Barbeque Pits Dauphin Lake (R18) P. 204-638-4531 P. 204-638-9493

Stoney Point Beach 10 Unserviced Sites Keld Park 10 Unserviced Sites, Located at 10 Electrical Sites RM of Dauphin Modern Washrooms, Barbeque Pits Dauphin Lake (R16) 204-638-4531 P. 204-638-3074

Hotels, Motels & Inns Company / Description / Amenities

Boulevard Motor Hotel Units: 17 Other amenities: Dauphin Super 8 Motel Units: 66 Other amenities: Capacity: 62 fridges, Capacity: 260 free deluxe continental 28 Memorial Blvd, Restaurant / Lounge: Both microwaves, 1457 Main St. S., R7N 3B3 Restaurant / Lounge: No breakfast, fitness centre, R7N 3K8 Indoor / Outdoor Pool: No hair dryers P. 204-638-0800 Indoor / Outdoor Pool: No steam room & squash P. 204-638-4410 Banquet Facilities: Yes F. 204-638-0808 Banquet Facilities: Yes courts, jacuzzi tub suites, Small Pets: No Small Pets: Yes fridge, hair dryers, kitchen F. 204-638-7642 Internet Access: Yes T-F: 1-800-800-8000 Internet Access: Yes facilities in common room. T-F: 1-877-999-2228 super8manitoba.com See ad, page 60.

Canway Inn & Suites Units: 67 Other amenities: Highland Motel Units: 37 Other amenities: Capacity: 260 private entrances, Capacity: 99 kitchenettes, 1601 Main St. S., R7N 2V4 Restaurant / Lounge: Both in-room coffee, 1351 Main St. S., Restaurant / Lounge: No VCRs, P. 204-638-5102 Indoor / Outdoor Pool: In. hair dryers, R7N 2V3 Indoor / Outdoor Pool: Out. fridges, F. 204-638-7475 Banquet Facilities: Yes microwaves, P. 204-638-5100 Banquet Facilities: No microwaves, Small Pets: No fridges. Jacuzzi Small Pets: Yes free continental T-F: 1-888-325-3335 Internet Access: Yes hot tub suites. F. 204-638-3720 Internet Access: Yes breakfast canwayinnandsuites.com See ad, page 54.

Dauphin Inn Express Units: 45 Other amenities: Prairie Mountain Inn Units: 42 Other amenities: Capacity: 130 fridges, Capacity: 108 kitchenettes, 35 Memorial Blvd. R7N 2A5 Restaurant / Lounge: No microwaves, 1501 Main St. S., R7N 2V3 Restaurant / Lounge: No BBQs, fridges, P. 204-638-4430 Indoor / Outdoor Pool: No DVD players in P. 204-638-4233 Indoor / Outdoor Pool: No microwaves, F. 204-638-7466 Banquet Facilities: Yes select rooms. F. 204-638-4254 Banquet Facilities: No laundry facilities, Small Pets: Yes See ad, page 54. Small Pets: No in-room coffee. T-F: 1-866-336-3500 Internet Access: Yes T-F: 1-877-638-4233 Internet Access: Yes See ad, page 54. dauphininnexpress.com prairiemountaininn.com

d a u p h i n . c a 57 Ads SERVICE LISTINGS For a complete business directory, go to dauphin.ca

Art Galleries Canadian Tire Automotive ScotiaBank Mountain View 1500 Main St. S., Dauphin Market Place Mall, Christian Assembly Watson Art Centre 204-638-9203 204-622-6260 525-Whitmore Ave. E., 104-1st Ave. N.W., 204-638-4355 204-638-6231 Duck Mountain TD Canada Trust Auto & Tire 424 Main St. N., New Life Centre Auto Service 103-1st St. S.W., 204-622-2900 404 Main St. N., ** Towing services. 204-638-1440 Car Wash 204-638-8266 CAA Members call Modern Radiator See Convenience / Gas Parkside Gospel Church 1-800-222-4357 or 113 Main St. S., Caterers S.E. 13-24-19W., dial *222 or *CAA 204-638-3660 Some restaurants also 204-638-7380 on your cell phone. offer catering services. Parkland Auto Care Riverside Evergreen AAA Towing ** 421-1st Ave. S.E. At Your Service Catering Chapel & Crematorium 114 Reimer Rd., S.E., 204-638-8946 204-638-5532 or Riverside Rd., 204-638-4337 204-638-8102 204-647-1690 Piasta Auto Riverside Cemetary Irving’s Catering & Advic Bearing & Auto 204-638-6268 204-638-5403 122-1st Ave. N.E., Food Company Piston Ring 204-638-3888 St. George’s Ukrainian 204-638-8000 Greek Orthodox Church 1250 Main St. S., Temptations Catering Denray Tire ** 804 Main St. S., 204-638-9019 204-648-5911 15 Memorial Blvd., 204-638-4704 RB Towing & Automotive** Rae & Myra’s 204-638-8904 St. Paul’s Anglican Church 204-638-5465 Homestyle Catering Dean Cooley GM 204-638-5581 404-1st St. S.W., Speedy Glass & Autobody ** 204-638-8141 25 15-3rd Ave., S.W. Trezub Catering 1600 Main St. S., St. Viator’s Roman 204-638-8307 204-572-0110 204-638-4026 Catholic Church Stykalo Automotive Service Simple Fare Dean’s Autobody 307 Whitmore Ave. E., 431 Buchanon Ave., 204-572-6226 20-2nd Ave. S.W., 204-638-4892 204-638-6253 204-638-7599 Churches Salvation Army Citadel Tony’s Auto & Electric Church of Christ FDL Auto 38-2nd Ave. N.E., 23-1st Ave. S.W., 220 Whitmore Ave. W., Wrecking & Repair 204-638-3764 204-638-5372 204-638-6321 or Hwy. #5 & #10 West, 204-638-3333 Seventh Day Adventist 204-638-5165 Twin Motors Church 1212 Main St. S., Church of Jesus Christ 922-1st St. S.W., G & S Service Centre 204-638-6804 of Latter-Day Saints 204-638-4828 500 River Ave. E., 403 Whitmore Ave. W., 204-638-6893 Banking 204-638-5110 Trinity Lutheran Church 16 Kirby Ave. E., 204-638-3923 Gordon Toomey Auto Bank of Montreal Dauphin First 2 kms west on hwy. 5 & 10 320 Main St. N., Baptist Church Ukrainian Catholic 204-638-5554 204-622-2969 37-5th Ave. N.E., Church of the Resurrection 204-638-4809 801 Jackson St, 204-638-4618 Hometown Auto Glass CIBC 1203 Main St. S., 123 Main St. N., Dauphin First Clothing United Church 204-638-0400 204-638-8045 Mens & Women’s 37-3rd Ave. N.W., Kal-Tire Catalyst Credit Union 204-638-4319 Gloria Gayle’s 305 Main St. S., (Drive-Thru ATM) 212 Main St. N., 204-638-9166 Grace Bible Church 204-638-5074 505 Main St. N., 1910 Mountain Rd., Mark’s Work Wearhouse Kelleher Ford 204-622-4500 204-638-4911 Dauphin Market Place Mall, 204-638-6200 Sales & Autobody** RBC Royal Bank Jehovah’s Witnesses 1650 Main St. S., 202 Main St. N., 201-7th Ave. S.W., Parkland Source for Sports 204-622-3673 204-638-4920 204-638-5110 6-1st Ave. S.W., 204-638-7057

d a u p h i n . c a 59 Ads Sharon’s Lingerie Walmart The Trophy Corner Hair For You 207 Main St. N., Dauphin Market Place Mall, 12-2nd Ave. N.W., 113 ½ Main St. S., 204-638-7605 204-638-4808 204-638-7472 204-638-2988 Watson Art Centre Mari-Rae Hair Centre Prairie Supply Co. Florists, Gifts 213 Main St. N., 104-1st Ave. N.W., 208 Main St. N., 204-638-7168 & Treasures 204-638-6231 204-638-9112 Warehouse One - Aitken’s Jewellers Gas Stations New Way to Health - The Jean Store Dauphin Market Place Mall, See Convenience/Gas Therapeutic Massage 17-3rd Ave. N.E., Dauphin Market Place Mall, 204-638-0543 Grocery / Specialty 204-638-8972 204-447-5401 Almost New Store Canada Safeway Shear Passion Hair Studio 220 Main St. N., Dauphin Market Place Mall, Convenience/Gas 414 Main St. N., 204-638-4745 7-Eleven Food Store 204-638-0490 204-638-9465 Dauphin Consumer’s Co-op 109 Main St. S., Balloon Tycoons Shelley Kowaluk 18-3rd Ave. N.E., 204-622-3770 318 Main St. S., Massage Therapy 204-638-6003 Catcheway Convenience 204-638-4417 420 Main St. N., Dauphin Farmer’s Market 204-638-9642 (Domo Gas & Car Wash) Canada’s National 201 Buchanon Ave., Fridays, July - September Ukrainian Festival Boutique Touch of Beauty 204-638-4676 Extra Foods Dauphin Market Place Mall, 17-3rd Ave. N.E., 15-1st Ave. N.E., Co-op Gas Bar & 204-638-4366 204-622-4600 204-622-2925 Convenience Foods Liquor Stores Dauphin’s Countryfest Health Basics 102 Mountain Rd., & Beer Vendors 204-638-6326 28-2nd Ave. N.E., 129-1st Ave. N.E., 204-622-3700 204-638-8451 Boulevard Hotel Co-op Gas Bar & 28 Memorial Blvd., Car Wash Dauphin Kings Hockey Club Nutter’s Bulk & Natural Foods 19-3rd Ave. N.E., 204-638-4410 1301 Main St. S., 202-1st Ave., S.E., 204-638-4081 Dauphin 204-638-6038 204-622-5464 Western Bakery Community Inn Dauphin Husky Fountain of Flowers 19-2nd Ave. N.W., 104 Main St. S., 222 Main St. S., 2-17 3rd Ave. N.E., 204-638-3441 204-638-4311 204-638-8249 204-638-4601 White Dove Water Company The Liquor Mart Extra Foods Gas Bar 130-1st Ave. N.W., Hodge Podge 616 Main St. S., 95-1st Ave. N.E., 204-629-2837 204-622-7070 204-622-2937 831 Jackson St., 204-638-4455 Hair & Body Care Lounges / Fas Gas Dauphin Night Clubs Service Home Hardware Beauty and the Barber 20-2nd Ave. N.W., 904 Main St. S., 421 Main St. N., Boston Pizza 204-638-7454 204-638-5762 204-638-8442 Dauphin Marketplace Mall Body Expressions - Nails 204-638-9017 Mountainview Esso Lemon Tree Florist 13-1st Ave., S.W. Boulevard 1475 Main St. S., 111 Main St. N., 204-648-7730 28 Memorial Blvd., 204-638-7874 204-638-7807 Charmed Salon 204-638-4410 Fudd’s Corner Store Only Deals 20 Memorial Blvd., Mr. Mikes 1502 Mountain Rd., Dauphin Market Place Mall, 204-638-4080 10 1st Ave S.E., 204-638-5015 204-638-2974 Cuts Ahead 204-701-6453 Town & Country Market 111-1st Ave. S.W., Royal Canadian Legion #20 (Shell) 500 River Ave. E. Picture Your Frame 204-638-7070 309 Main St. N., 204-638-5311 21-4th Ave., N.W. Hair by Carol 204-638-4053 204-638-3499 Department Stores 1015 Main St. S., Smitty’s Lounge Sydor Farm & Garden 204-638-8253 Canadian Tire Hwy. #10 S., Dauphin Market Place Mall, 1500 Main St. S., Hair Essentials 204-638-8022 204-638-4900 36-1st Ave. N.W., 204-638-9203 Thunder’s Lounge 204-638-6686 The Fiddle Lore Store Home Hardware 19 Memorial Blvd., 201 Main St. N., Chop Shop 204-638-6080 421 Main St. N., 22-1st Ave. N.E., 204-638-4170 204-638-8442 204-572-4328 Photography Mega Deals Style Mercantile 2nd Ave Hair Studio Kelly Michaluk Photography 304-320 Main St. N., 119-2nd Ave., N.W. 10-2nd Ave. N.W., 515 Main St. N., 204-701-0131 204-638-5955 204-638-0894 204-638-4091

d a u p h i n . c a 61 Ads Realtors Figures for Her Café Trocadero Thunder’s Country 15 2nd Ave. N.W., 622 3rd St. S.W., Restaurant (L) Action Realty 204-638-0547 204-638-1444 19 Memorial Blvd., 803 Main St. S., 204-638-6080 204-638-8899 Kang’s Taekwondo Coffee Creations Academy Bagel & Espresso Tim Horton’s Century21 MacMillan.com 201 Main St. N., 403 Main St. S., 1565 Main St. S., Dauphin Market Place Mall, 204-638-3265 204-638-7739 204-638-329 204-638-7947 Ladies Choice Fitness Corrina’s On Boulevard Shopping Centres Mountain View Realty 216 Main St. N., 28 Memorial Blvd. Dauphin Market Place Mall 115-1st St. SW, 204-638-4898 204-701-1100 1450 Main St. S., 204-638-8999 Parkfit Gym Dauphin Coffee Co. 204-638-9396 Re/Max of Dauphin 17 3rd Ave. N.E., Dauphin Market Place Mall Sporting & 204-638-3730 1022 Main St. S., Hong Kong Café (L) Fishing Goods 204-622-7770 Parkland 123 Main St. S., Black’s Cycle & Recreation Complex 204-638-5800 Recreational Sporting Goods* Indoor Wave Pool KFC 211 Main St. S., Vehicles & Repairs 200 1st St. S.E., 1122 Main St. S., 204-638-4751 Ashville Arctic Cat 204-622-3112 204-638-5844 Northern Angler 204-548-2121 Parkway Lanes Dauphin Lake Golf Resort Fly & Tackle* (5/10 pin bowling) Dauphin Speed & Clubhouse Restaurant (L), 17-7th Ave. N.W. 1236 Main St., Sport - Polaris & Honda Dauphin Beach, 204-638-7740 204-638-6432 885 Whitmore Ave. E., 204-638-9400 [email protected] 204-638-8995 Squash Courts Lee’s Restaurant (L) Parkland Source for Sports (Super 8 Motel) Parkland Yamaha Speed 8-7th Ave. S.E., 6-1st Ave., S.W. 1457 Main St. S., Performance 204-638-0773 204-638-7057 204-638-0800 Sticky’s Bait, 1900 Main St. S., McDonald’s Tamarack Yoga Tackle & Guiding* 204-638-0990 Restaurant Unit B, 506 Main Street S., 1301 Main St. S., Reit-Syd 1461 Main St. S., tamarackyoga.ca 204-638-3658 531 Buchanon, 204-638-4644 Parkland Paddling Club * fishing licence outlets 204-638-6443 Mr. Mikes 204-470-4872 10 1st Ave S.E., Welding Recreation White Pelican 204-701-6453 Leon’s Mobile Welding & Fitness Kayaking Tours, Pizza Hut (L) Services 204-638-0494 Beach Volleyball 1575 Main St. S., 309-2nd Ave. N.E., Courts / Tennis Courts Restaurants & Cafes 204-622-5555 204-638-0048 Call 204-622-3150 or L = Licensed Premises Smitty’s Family visit the Parkland A&W Restaurant Restaurant (L) Recreation Complex at 1121 Main St. S., Hwy. #10 S., 200-1st St. S.E. 204-638-5243 204-638-8022 Ramsay Health & Fitness Adelina’s Pizzeria Subway 36-2nd Ave. S.W., 11 2nd Ave. N.E., 204 Main St. S., For more information 204-629-9743 204-638-6888 204-638-7484 about services in the Dauphin Lake Golf Club Boston Pizza Sung’s Restaurant (L) Dauphin area visit 258 Lake R. W., Dauphin Dauphin Marketplace Mall 104 Main St. N., our website for more Beach, 204-638-9400 204-638-9017 204-638-8002 information.

d a u p h i n . c a 63 Ads If you’re a hunter you will find no better place, as you will find some of the largest BIG whitetail deer and black bear in North America. The area is also home to elk, GAME moose, waterfowl and game bird hunting, and there are numerous guides and outfitters available to show you the way. For complete hunting regulations and information, contact Dauphin’s Manitoba Conservation office, or visit their website.

Guides & Hunting Outfitters Licence Outlet Backroad Adventures Manitoba Conservation 204-638-6268, piasta.com 2nd Avenue S.W. 204-622-2205 / 1-800-214-6497 Drop Tine Outfitting gov.mb.ca/conservation/wildlife/ 204-638-2915 / 204-648-5083 hunting/ droptineoutfitting.com Sticky’s Bait, Tackle & Guiding Ledoux’s T’n’T 1301 Main Street S. Outfitting & Guiding 204-638-3658 / 204-648-3166 204-733-2609 manitobabiggame. stickysbaitandtackle.com com Northern Angler Fly Fishing & Hunting Adventures 204-638-7740 northernangler.mb.ca Sticky’s Bait, Tackle & Guiding 1301 Main St. S. 204-638-3658 / 204-648-3166 stickysbaitandtackle.com For a complete Riverside Lodge listing of 1-866-214-8402 outfitters, visit huntriverside.com Manitoba Lodges Harvest Lodge & Outfitters 204-628-3491 / 1-855-629-3491 Association huntharvestlodge.com at mloa.com

d a u p h i n . c a 65 Ads Fishing is a favourite pastime in the area because of the many wonderful lakes for people to enjoy. Dauphin Lake has produced 11 different BIG Master Angler species – three other species can be caught ten minutes away at the Vermillion Reservoir and FISH 21 of the 30 eligible Master Angler species can be caught within a 50-minute drive of Dauphin. Finishing third in Canada in the “Ultimate Fishing Town” contest is a testament to the passion of the fishers and quality of fishing in the area.

Some lakes have special regulations; consult the Manitoba Anglers’ Guide for complete information at gov.mb.ca/conservation/fish

Dauphin Lake northern pike, perch and walleye. Riding Mountain Try Gull Lake for stocked brook Dauphin Lake is a trophy walleye National Park (RMNP) trout, rainbow trout, splake, lake fishery with fish weighing 1.4 to whitefish and sparr and Laurie The lakes of RMNP are open to 1.8 kg (3-4 lbs) or more! Try your Lake for lake trout, brown trout, fishing but are subject to separate luck catching northern pike and splake, northern pike and perch. rules and regulations. A Manitoba Master Angler walleye. The record Fish for stocked bass and trout Angling License is not valid in RMNP. catch of a 71.45 cm (32") walleye in Perch Lake (catch and release, Moon Lake, south of Dauphin in the was made at Dauphin Lake on electric motors only). Shilliday northeast section of RMNP, is a quiet February 16, 2002. A number of Lake is stocked with rainbow and lake with northern pike and perch. boat launches are available, and brown trout (electric motors only). Motorized boats are permitted, but Rainbow Beach Provincial Recreation Walleye, northern pike, perch must be carried to the lake (approx. Park offers camping and swimming. and smallmouth bass can be 300 m /1,000 ft). Dauphin Lake is a shallow lake, so caught in Singuish Lake. take care when boating. (map R18) Vermillion Reservoir Fly-Fishing Duck Mountain Located on the northern boundary Provincial Park Fly-fishing is a thriving sport in of RMNP close to Dauphin, the the Parkland. Try the Vermillion Vermillion Reservoir is stocked with A number of great fishing lakes River Reservoir or these stocked and rivers can be found in this park, smallmouth bass, brown trout, and lakes in Duck Mountain Provincial all within a one-hour drive. Try East rainbow trout. It is a great place for Park: Childs, East Blue, Gull, Laurie, Blue Lake, stocked with trophy fly-fishing and catching Master Perch, Shilliday, and West Blue. rainbow trout, splake, and lake trout Angler brown trout. The record Manitoba’s only full-service fly- or West Blue Lake for walleye, lake catch at Vermillion Reservoir was fishing shop is in Dauphin. trout, brown trout and perch. Fish a 58.42 cm (23") smallmouth bass, Child’s Lake for lake trout, northern Contact Northern Angler Fly & caught on August 10, 2003. Only pike, splake, walleye and perch. Tackle at 204-638-7740 or visit electric motors may be used. Elk Lake is a small lake with 17 - 7th Ave. N.W. (map R27)

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FRANCES STREET Crocus Bay – A5 Maple Ave. – C2 Whitmore Ave. – D2 5th St. SE – D4 Cruise Crescent – D2 Margaret Ave. – B2 William St. – B2 6th Ave. NE – B4 BERESFORD AVENUE Davidson Ave. – A4 Marigold St. – A5 1st Ave. NE – C3 6th Ave. NW – B3 Dorothy St. – C5 Maryland Ave. – B2 1st Ave. NW – C3 6th Ave. SE – D3 Dunfield Ave. – B4 Memorial 1st Ave. SE – C3 6th Ave. SW – C2 Earl Ave. – B4 Boulevard – C3 1st Ave. SW – C3 7th Ave. NE – B4 Edgar Ave. – C4 Merrell Ave. – C4 1st St. NE – B4 1st St. 7th Ave. NW – B4 Edward Ave. – B4 Merrell Place – B5 NW – B3 7th Ave. SE – D3 Edward Place – B5 Mountain Rd. – C4 1st St. SE – C3 7th Ave. SW – C2 Elm St. – D1 Oak Ave. – D1 1st St. SW – D2 8th Ave. NE – B4 Elmay St. – C5 Park Crescent – B5 2nd Ave. NE – C3 8th Ave. SE – D3 Emma St. – E1 Parkway St. – D2 2nd Ave. NW – B3 8th Ave. SW – C2 Evason Ave. – C4 Phillips St. – C4 2nd Ave. SE – C4 9th Ave. SE – D2 RIVERSIDE ROAD Forrest Ave. – A4 Pioneer Ave. – D1 2nd Ave. SW – C3 9th Ave. SW – D2 Frances St. – E1 Poplar Ave – C1 2nd St. NE – C4 10th Ave. SE – D2 Selo Ukraina & Riding Mountain Fuller St. – B5 Railway Ave. – A1 2nd St. NW – B3 10th Ave. SW – D2 National Park Gertrude St. – D2 Reimer Rd. – A1 2nd St. SE – D3 11th Ave. SE – D2 Hawthorne Ave. – A4 River Ave. – B4 2nd St. SW – C2 11th Ave. SW – D2 Hedderly St. – B4 Riverside Rd. – E1 3rd Ave. NE – C4 12th Ave. SW – D2 69 Sifton Sifton 32A A 32 32G G 32 32D D 32B 32 32C 32 B C 32E 32 E 32 32F F RO

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