North of Winnipeg
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What’s Going On In Southern Manitoba? North of Winnipeg Captain William Kennedy House Location: 417 River Road, St. Andrews Telephone No.: (204) 334-2498 About 45 minutes north of the University of Manitoba on Highway 9. This gothic revival-style stone house was built in the mid-1800s as part of the Red River Settlement and features Maple Grove Tea Room. Gimli Location: The junction of Highway 9 and Provincial Road 231 Telephone No.: (204) 642-7974 About 1 hour and 45 minutes north of the University of Manitoba on Highway 8. Founded by Icelandic settlers in the 1800s, Gimli boasts unique shops and restaurants and stunning waterfront views of Lake Winnipeg. Grand Beach Provincial Park Location: Near the end of Highway 12 North Telephone No.: (204) 754-5040 About 2 hours north of the University of Manitoba on Highway 59. Grand Beach is frequently recognized as one of the world’s best beaches for its beautiful, white sand and relaxing atmosphere. Hecla / Grindstone Provincial Park Location: Highway 8 between Riverton and Hecla Telephone No.: (204) 378-2261 About 3 hours and 15 minutes north of the University of Manitoba on Highway 8. A collection of islands in Lake Winnipeg’s south basin, Hecla / Grindstone Provincial Park possesses diverse wildlife and limestone beaches. Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site Location: 5925 Main Street, St. Andrews Telephone No.: (204) 785-6050 About 50 minutes north of the University of Manitoba on Highway 9. Built in 1831, Lower Fort Garry is the oldest intact stone fort in North America and acted as a supply hub for fur trade posts in Manitoba. Marine Museum of Manitoba Location: 490 Eveline Street, Selkirk Telephone No.: (204) 482-7761 About 1 hour north of the University of Manitoba on Highway 9. Love all things nautical? This museum showcases ships and artifacts dating back to the 1850s, with a focus on Manitoba’s marine history. Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre Location: 1 Snow Goose Bay, Stonewall Telephone No.: (204) 467-3300 About 1 hour north of the University of Manitoba on Highway 7. A hotspot for bird enthusiasts, Oak Hammock Marsh was restored from farmland to its natural wetland to provide a wildlife habitat. South of Winnipeg Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre Location: 111-B Gilmour Street, Morden Telephone No.: (204) 822-3406 About 1 hour and 30 minutes south of the University of Manitoba on Highway 3. Do you “dig” fossils? The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre features the largest collection of marine reptile fossils in Canada. Hy-Wire Zipline Adventures Location: N49 03.648 W98 30.489 (south of Manitou in the Rural Municipality of Pembina) Telephone No.: (204) 242-3396 About 2 hours and 15 minutes south of the University of Manitoba on Highway 3. Soar as high as 150 feet above ravines in the Pembina Valley on this outdoor adventure. This zip line course takes about 2 hours to finish. East of Winnipeg Mennonite Heritage Village Location: 231 Highway 12 North, Steinbach Telephone No.: (204) 326-9661 About 50 minutes southeast of the University of Manitoba on Highway 1 East. Explore a turn-of-the-century Mennonite village, similar to those found in southern Manitoba in the early 1900s. Whiteshell Provincial Park Location: Highway 1 East, just west of Falcon Lake Telephone No.: (204) 349-2201 About 1 hour and 30 minutes east of the University of Manitoba on Highway 1 East. Whiteshell Provincial Park is the gateway to the Canadian Shield and features beaches, pine forests, rivers, cliffs and a meteorite-formed lake. West of Winnipeg International Peace Garden Location: Highway 10 at the U.S.-Canada Border Telephone No.: (204) 534-2510 About 3 hours and 30 minutes southwest of the University of Manitoba on Highway 1 West and Highway 10 South (1 hour south of Brandon). Located at the U.S.-Canada Border, this symbol of peace and friendship boasts pristine scenery, unique wildlife and exotic botanical gardens. Riding Mountain National Park Location: Highway 10 between Brandon and Dauphin Telephone No.: (204) 848-7275 About 4 hours northwest of the University of Manitoba on Highway 1 West, Highway 16 and Highway 10 North (1 hour north of Brandon). Part of the Manitoba Escarpment, Riding Mountain National Park emerges as an island of wildlife and lush forest in a sea of agricultural land. Spruce Woods Provincial Park Location: Highway 5 between Glenboro and Carberry Telephone No.: (204) 834-8800 About 2 hours and 20 minutes west of the University of Manitoba on Highway 2. Spruce Woods Provincial Park is home to the Spirit Sands, a prairie desert set against a spruce forest backdrop in scenic western Manitoba. .