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Support Your Local Services, discover these unique services you'll need when you come wish to visit us! Interpretive Panel by Second Nature

Take off from up Highway 6... CDEM - Economic Development Council for Bilingual Municipalities Second Nature, Creative Interpretation Providing support for Economic & Tourism Development - Located out of Winnipeg serving the region in Francophone communities.Working in the Interlake Long time ITA member, Second Nature Creative with St. Laurent on projects that provide tourism and Interpretation creates physical and digital interpretive economic opportunities. Do you have an idea for a exhibits that will touch visitors’ minds, hearts, and new adventure? Take a peek at their website, imagination. Helping museums, visitor centres, and other then contact them. See: cdem.com/en sites connect with their audience through Interpretive Sabados Greenhouse planning, Panel and exhibit design, Digital media planning - Hwy 6 to PR 229 [20003 Road 108 North] and creation, Illustration, maps, diagrams, and at Clarkleigh, turn east for 6 km. infographics. Interpretive writing, story editing, and Looking for something different in f lowers for your research. Contact: [email protected] or COTTAGE or home? Don’t bring flowers from the city to Visit: discoversecondnature.ca landscape at the cottage. Call: 204 -762-5879. See: sabadosgreenhouse.ca Little Mountain Sportsplex Rawluk’s Fine Foods - Hwy 513 east of Hwy 6 at Gypsumville - west of Route 90, entrance on Farmer Ave., Built in 1953, this 3-generational store in Gypsumville north of Inkster Blvd. In RM of Rosser provides Food, Hardware, Furniture & Appliances. Stop in One of the premiere sports facilities in , this for those needed items if camping or staying in the area. 213 acres of greenspace, converted farmland turned Call: 204-659-5329 multi-sports facility is home to: 28 softball diamonds, Bingo ever 6 disc field, 4 full-sized soccer fields, 3 full-sized hockey Frid ay y rinks, and a fully licensed 433 person capacity clubhouse at 7:15 featuring on-site bar & grill, patio and picnic area. See: littlemtnsports.com. Call: 204-694-3210. West Interlake Trading Co. - at Warren Grain Elevator Site-Railway Ave. Desire a unique, country experience? A trip to a farm. Agricultural displays and tours of this For Rental Info contact: Lori 204-643-5750 1948 grain elevator are coming. Are you planning an Event? We can build you an assortment of activities for various group sizes! Hosting a wedding, reunion or a conference.Talk to us! See: facebook.com/westinterlaketradingcompany 72 Manitoba’s Interlake H.P. Tergesen’s & Sons

In the Stonewall area Take a trip up Highway 7 to see what you might find? South Interlake Rockwood AG Society - Find the Red Barn 1 mile south of Stonewall on PR 236 Fraserwood Hall For all types of Agricultural based activities, - 10140, PR 231, Fraserwood including Educational opportunities for youth. With a proud history of its Ukrainian heritage and Also a Performance & Event Venue for rent. founders, the beautiful hall in Fraserwood stands as a Watch for their numerous activities post COVID restrictions. gathering place for the community and surrounding Farmers Market each Thursday. area.The Fraserwood Hall comprises a volunteer See: facebook.com/southinterlakerockwoodagsociety/ membership that promotes and hosts multiple activities Laser Jungle - 311-1st St. E, Stonewall throughout the year for all age groups. During COVID Laser Tag specializing in private parties, group events restrictions these events are halted.These include Friday and real FUN! Jungle themed arena, play one on one evening Bingo, a community picnic and annual parade, action or team game play. Great fun for all ages 7 & up dances, craft sales and an outstanding fall supper, just to and great exercise for adults. Party packages available. name a few.This wonderful facility, with its large stage and See: laserjungle.com or 204-467-7529. dance floor, is used by various area service groups, can comfortably accommodate 450 people for events Quarry Bowling Lanes - 369 - 1st St. E, Stonewall such as weddings and socials. Facility and event Strike! Spare! Rack up those points! Bowling… information at: fraserwoodhall.com great FUN for a family, party or friends.Glow bowl Bookings/Information - call to: 204-643-5750 evenings. Automatic scoring. League bowling for all ages. Laundromat attached. Call: 204-467-8218, Ingrid Bennett – Realtor - Arborgarea or: facebook.com/quarrylanes Creating smiles that will MOVE you! Looking at an life changing event… Buying a HOME? Talk to Ingrid Bennett, Global Garage & Art House - 307 Main St., Stonewall Realtor. Broker-Arborg office Interlake Real Estate. Art, Garage & Art House is a Social Enterprise Initiative of 1-888-642-8501 ARRIS, Community Living Interlake Branch, a non-profit organization that supports people living with disabilities. Check for hours due to COVID restrictions. Call: 204-467-9620, Going north in the Highway 8 area See: facebook.com/globalgarageandarthouse Northway Aviation Ltd. The Grande Bazaar - 310 Main St., Stonewall - 508 Airline Rd. St. Andrews Airport Eclectic, stimulating, artsy are some of the words that Providing passenger and cargo service to the communities fits this shop in Stonewall. Re-purposed past treasures, art of eastern Manitoba & Western Ontario since 1962. works from local artists, funky jewellery all at this Fair Proud of its safe & reliable operation in Manitoba, serving Trade Store awaits your shopping pleasure. As you drive generations of people in these communities up Stonewall's Main St. you see an intriguing collection of for over 50 years. Owners of Sasa-Ginni-Gak Lodge, one of antiques outside the store.They may bring back memories the best fly-in fishing lodges in Manitoba. Direct flight from or have you questioning what is that thing! It’s a FUNKY St. Andrews Airport to SAS Lodge. Interested in a fishing shop that may have your treasure already, they will be getaway? Email: [email protected] pleased to search for just the right piece to fit your style. Lodge: saslodge.com call: 204-339-2310 Call: 204-467-7030 or see: facebook.com/bazaar01/?fref=ts If you are going to Sasa-ginni-gak Lodge: saslodge.com Call: 204- 339-2310 or Email: [email protected] www.interlaketourism.com 73 Gaynor Family Library Canada150 Mosiac

Up Highway 9 & north along Lake Winnipeg To the south of the building the Urban Prairie offers new interpretive signage and an outdoor classroom. Watch Red River North Tourism for a Manitoba 150 special project coming. See “Hitting - supports Tourism Initiatives in the Red River north area the Trails” Open Tuesday through Friday, 9:30am to Only 20 minutes north of the Winnipeg perimeter, discover 9:00pm, Saturday, 9:30am to 5pm and Sunday 1pm world-class fishing, amazing heritage sites, incredible sandy to 5pm. See: gfrl.org or 204-482-3522. beaches and a wide choice of parks, walking trails, golf courses, markets and festivals.Take a day to follow the Kinloch Grove Event Centre historic Red River along the River Road Heritage Parkway to - 657 Chalet Beach Rd, Matlock Lockport’s famous fishing and lunch opportunities, Lower A unique Interlake event centre with outdoor Fort Garry and Selkirk’s Marine Museum / relaxing park and ceremony sites, a 3,200 sq ft. clear tent, and concrete waterfront. Cross the Red River on one of three iconic floor. Surrounded by nature, prairie skies, and twinkling bridges to enjoy the swimming, trails and nature in a stars. Capacity: 150 although COVID restrictions will be provincial park - Grand Beach, Patricia Beach or Bird’s Hill. followed with lower capacity. Prep kitchen, portable A modern casino, East Beaches Heritage Wing, the bar, ceiling drapery, chandeliers and string lights. Debwendon trail, superb catfishing, Grand Marais Your choice of caterer. See: kinlochgrove.com. Community Centre Market and the Victoria Beach market Call: 204-995-7364. round out the many tourism adventures east of the Red. Seek out the Artists and find your “Green Thumb”at the Whytewold Emporium Greenhouse Garden & Art Tour in July in 2022. Enjoy the lights and - 190 Gimli Rd, Whytewold entertainment “with a Twist”at Holiday Alley due to COVID, Find some of the most intriguing displays of flowers and changes happen! Christmas Holiday lights competition, vegetables along with custom container planting for including East St. Paul and West St. Paul. Get the details on your gardens. Healthy plants, some very distinct and attractions & local events - including the Manitoba unique flowers available, stop in, fill your garden Highland Gathering, and outdoor concerts, at: supplies here. Open daily May 1st to July.We do not redrivernorthtourism.com. sell pesticides. Call: 204-389-4567 after May 1st. Daily updates at @RRNTourism. Flow Wellness Studio Gaynor Family Regional Library - 54-60 Main St, - 806 Manitoba Ave, Selkirk Need a little Wellness as you relax by the lake? An awesome destination when looking for Tourism information, Offering Yoga, Massage Therapy, Sound Healing, WiFi access, or to enjoy a speciality tea or coffee and some Meditation,Tai Chi, Art Classes, and more. Local art bakery treats in a truly unique atmosphere.The library installations, handmade gifts, holistic products. and grounds were awarded three Green Globes for Call: 204-641-1764 See: [email protected] environmental design, operation and management.

74 Manitoba’s Interlake Walking Thru Fire - Firewalkers Farmers Hall - Quarter Mile Rd, Winnipeg Beach - located 3 miles west of Gimli on PR 231 Located on their private acreage on the edge of “Farmers Hall is an historic landmark west of the beautiful Winnipeg Beach, Long-time Married Couple Martial resort town of Gimli Manitoba. Lovingly restored by its current Artist Dale Bullied and Talk-Therapist Cassandra owners Darrell and Elaine Klym, it is fast becoming the Enns-Bullied facilitate transformation & fun events for Interlake’s premier wedding destination. As well as weddings individuals, couples, teams to become inspired and the Banquet Hall and Event Centre is an excellent venue for empowered. Activities such as Saber Dueling, Board Private Events such as anniversary celebrations, reunions, Breaking, and Broken GlassWalk with their Marquee fundraisers and corporate functions. Don’t miss the newly Events Walking on Fire & Wild-Heart Warrioress added weekly Farmers’ Night Markets featuring local Woman Retreat. Both Dale and Cassandra have producers, crafters and artisans.We also have an awesome extensive training and certification in various fields stage and acoustics to attract those musicians who to help facilitate activities. Call: 204-461-0754 need space for their for live recording sessions! See: [email protected] See us: farmershall.ca, @farmershall (on Facebook & Instagram) H.P.Tergesen’s & Sons - 82 -1st Ave., Gimli On Our Eastern Side! A store is just a store, unless it is Tergesen’s general store in Gimli! As the oldest operating general store Grand Marais Community Central in Manitoba and an excellent example of a rural - Located at 36058 PTH 12, on Highway 12 in Grand Marais community store,Tergesen’s is an institution, a must The building contains: Central Market Opens: see for visitors to the Interlake. Built in 1899 on the Mid June - Sept long, Fridays 3:00pm to 7:00pm & Saturdays corner of First Ave & Centre St, now owned and 10:00am - 2:00pm. Multiple Vendors offerings. operated by the fourth generation of the Tergesen Travel Manitoba Visitor Services, Network Centre, family. A shopping Mecca for visitors looking for a Lake Winnipeg Aquarium, East Beaches Heritage Wing, unique piece of Gimli, a wide range of books RV Park Registration Office, Living360 Centre, (especially on Icelandic Culture and the Public Washroom, Free WIFI, Grand Fitness Facility - 24/7 access Interlake/Manitoba area). Family clothing, beach (fees apply). The grounds contain:Walking paths, picnic wear, along with a varied offering of gift ware.With benches and a playground ,The Eastbeaches Veterans many original fixtures, polished hardwood floors and Memorial Garden,The Don Burdeny Memorial Park punched tin siding it retains the old time look inside and out. Became one of the first “Century Businesses” recognized by the Manitoba Government in 2012. Call: 204-642-5958 or Email: [email protected]

Support our Interlake Chamber Members During our COVID pandemic it is more important to shop local to ensure our business owners will be here after it is over.

Name of Chamber of Commerce Events Contact Information

Central Interlake Chamber Sponsor - Christmas Lights Contest Call: 204-799-3362 Shop Local Christmas Program [email protected] Eriksdale Chamber Community Yard Sale / Market Garden Call: 204-739-2628 [email protected] Fisher Branch Chamber Support Multiple Community Events Call: 204-372-6025 Promotion of the Community Visit: fisherbranchchamber.com Gimli Chamber Explore Gimli marketing and website Visit: gimlichamber.com Selkirk Biz Sponsor- Triple S Fair & Rodeo Parade in July Visit: selkirkbiz.ca Black Friday Weekend, Holiday Parade Call: 204-482-7176 Stonewall & District Sponsor - “Festival of Lights Santa Clause Parade” Visit: stonewallchamber.com Chamber Quarry Days Parade Teulon & District Chamber Sponsor -“Holiday Magic” Fireworks Call: 204-886-3910 [email protected] Community Yard Sale facebook.com/TeulonChamber www.interlaketourism.com 75 Inkster Junction R.M. of Rosser

Discover How Your HEART Beats in Our INTERLAKE Communities! Embrace nature, discover heritage, explore the arts & culture... our communities offer a lifestyle that embraces this and more. Enjoy yourselves, we want you to feel like you have come home. Come play in the R.M. of Rosser • Site of Inkster Junction, the train station the Prairie Dog Central Railway calls home. It is found on Prairie Dog Road just inside the Perimeter Highway.Take the vintage trek across the prairies. • Home to Little Mountain Sportsplex, 213 acres of beautiful greenspace, just west of Route 90. Licensed clubhouse, on-site bar & grill, patio & picnic area. • Both Players Golf course & Bel Acres Golf & Country Club are great golfing Getaways, close to Winnipeg. Wonderful on-site dining facilities available as well. • Home to Six Pines Ranch tours, Halloween Haunts and Petting Zoo - great place for fun for families of all ages. • Riding Stables,artisans, Lilyfield United Church [1907], a Manitoba Heritage site. • Visit the hamlets of Rosser, Grosse Isle and Meadows to enjoy a “true country feeling”- and delicious Fall Suppers. Go to: rmofrosser.com [GPS-N49 59.401 W097 26.907] - Prepared by Interlake Tourism

Experience Adventure, Discover Treasures and Create Lasting Memories Rural Municipality of Woodlands Phone: (204) 383-5679 I www.rmwoodlands.info

76 Manitoba’s Interlake Go West to the R.M. of Woodlands! • Enjoy summer weekends, small town charm & hospitality, visit the Warren Lions Park built by the Warren & District Lions Club-antique agricultural display in the Heritage Park, the Manitoba Lions Memorial, skateboard & playground. • Tour the West Interlake Trading Company's 1948 wooden grain elevator, learn the role of this prairie sentinel! • Swing by Whispering Winds Golf Course & Country Club, for a challenging 18 hole golf experience. Beautiful course, picturesque Clubhouse! • Stay at our campgrounds [Rubber Ducky Resort, Miami Beach & Erinview Campground]. • Visit Woodlands Pioneer Museum with artifacts, a heritage school, church & homestead buildings. They celebrate their 50th Anniversary this year • Go by snowmobile, ATV or by car, get off the beaten track, see the country.Waving wheat fields, sandy shoreline, abundant hunting & birding opportunities. Come explore! • Watch for unique Agriculture/culinary “Experiences”with new products coming. • Come see how the Warren Elevator has joined the Interlake Barn Quilt Trail! See the largest (12' x 12') Barn Quilts in Canada mounted 60ft high. Go to: rmwoodlands.info [GPS-N50 12.428 W097 39.626] - Submitted by the R.M. of Woodlands Strong Metis connection to their culture in the R.M. of St. Laurent • A strong Metis culture exists here, being the largest Metis community in Manitoba. Exhibits of the Metis culture have returned from Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC, soon to be exhibited at home in a new Exhibit building still under review. • Was a Saulteaux and Metis fishing site when first visited by Roman Catholic priests in 1826. • Commercial fishing has played a large part of the lifeblood of this RM since its inception in 1882. • Some winters a Manipogo Festival is held to celebrate the legend of the sea serpent, Manipogo- first sighted in 1908, last sighted in 2012. • Summer festivals - Metis Days celebrates the unique Metis culture and nature of the area. • In the northwest corner of the RM at Oak Point, a heritage marker denotes the one time - northern most tip of the postage stamp Province of Manitoba. • Nature walks, public beaches, sandy beaches, fishing, golfing, bonfires, ice fishing, snowmobiling, sunrises & golden sunsets. Go to: rmofstlaurent.ca (Services in French and English) - Submitted by R.M. of St. Laurent A Visit to & the R.M. of Coldwell • Where life holds a quiet & peaceful existence - a true country life – a great place to visit or live. • Enjoy wide open spaces, close to great beaches at Lundar Provincial Park & a great 18-hole golf course on the west side of Hwy 6. • Enjoy the signage on the Lundar Self-guided Interpretive Trail at Lundar Provincial Park. • NEW: Find The Goose Neck Grill at the park this summer offering tasty treats on the beach • There is a Goose Refuge southwest of Lundar. • The Lundar Goose Shoot each fall brings International visitors to compete along with the locals. • The Lundar Agricultural Fair, home to the Miss Interlake Pageant held the second weekend in June. • See the moveable Goose Statue on Hwy 6 which showcases a top feature of the area-Canada Geese. • A Junior Olympic size Swimming Pool, is joined by our new arena. We pride ourselves on a friendly welcome to our “Age Friendly Community”. • J5 Johnson Enterprises Farming Tour west of town. Go to: lundar.ca for more info. - Submitted by the R.M. of Coldwell A place for all seasons… A place for all reasons in the R.M. of West Interlake • Eriksdale has the only Creamery Museum in Manitoba which hosts an Annual Creamery Days every August, along with a fair & rodeo. • Abundant Geo-cache sites for outdoor treasure hunting off the beaten track. Historical Walking Tours of Eriksdale and Museum Tours from museum. • August long weekend is about the Eriksdale Giant Community Yard Sale held annually on the Saturday with 30+ sites each year. • Moggey’s Cabin was the hideout for Percy Moggey when he was on the loose as the first convict to escape over Stony Mountain Penitentiary’s Wall.“Over the Prison Wall”tells his story as the Manitoba convict to remain free the longest. • McEwen Park is a quiet Wayside Park, peaceful setting. Up the road you’ll find Sharptail Park that’s great for camping and picnicking. • Check out the Ashern Pioneer Museum with their Threshermen’s Reunion in September along with the Ashern Rodeo. • Ashern is Rodeo central on Labour Day weekend - starts Friday night with events to watch and participate in. A petting zoo, breakfasts, dances, fireworks and more. • Ashern serves as a major trade center in the Northwest Interlake, offers a variety of retail stores & businesses, junction of Hwy 6 & PR 325. • “Best kept secrets”- Oak Bay Lodge, Lake Manitoba Narrows & Silver Bay situated on Lake Manitoba, sandy beaches, clear blue water & numerous sand bars- great swimming spots. • Paradise for outdoor recreation- camping, fishing, 4-wheeling & snowmobiling. A hunters’ paradise for geese, ducks and Sharptail grouse along with deer, elk, moose & bear. Go to: rmofwestinterlake.com - Submitted by the R.M. of West Interlake www.interlaketourism.com 77 Cliffs

A “View” of the R.M. of Gramhamdale • Steep Rock Limestone Cliffs – awesome when you walk on them or see the reflection from the water. Watching a sunset from here is a special occasion. A bed of crocuses peeks through the snow each spring on the top of the cliffs. • Steep Rock Beach Park - a great place to get away and relax during your camping vacation. • St. Martin & Gypsumville residents are living on or in an Asteroid crater- the largest in Western Canada.The crater was created about 214 Million years ago, and is one of the best preserved in Canada & one of two or three best in the world. • Explore the heritage of the area at the Museum. • Wayside Park in Moosehorn is home to the tallest flag pole in the Interlake. • There are 1,007 kms of well-groomed snowmobile trails of which 95% are bush. • Hilbre Beach boat launch - travel the shores of Lake St. Martin and enjoy a day of fishing. • Fairford Bridge is a great spot for fishing and photo opportunity of gulls, pelicans and loons with Benson’s Big Rock Resort great for getaways of all kinds. • A great area for hunting enthusiasts for waterfowl and big game. See: grahamdale.ca - Submitted by the RM of Grahamdale July 31 Ashern Snowmobile Club’s Boat Derby September 3-5 29 th Annual Ashern Rodeo Weekend Reclaiming in the R.M. of Rockwood September 5 Ashern Pioneer Museum 29 th Annual • World renowned Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre Mini Threshermen’s Reunion at Oak Hammock Marsh - over 36 sq.km. of reclaimed September 25 Ashern Fireman’s Ball wetlands is on Hwy 67– just 15 minutes north of November 19 Christmas Craft & Bake Sale Winnipeg, Manitoba. November 26 Ashern’s Country Christmas Craft Sale • Explore the trails within Stony Mountain and around the old quarry, observe the beauty and take in some fresh air. See: Page 23 for info. • Stony Mountain Ski Hill “Celebrating over 25 years”of Skiing and Snowboarding. Embrace winter. Snowboard & th July 31 Eriksdale’s 30 Giant Community Yard Sale ski equipment rentals. See: Page 43 for info. August 7 Eriksdale Equestrian Society Annual • Take in the tranquility, venture down the 10 km. Prime Horse Show Meridian Trail. Start in Grosse Isle to Hwy 67 and through August 20-22 Eriksdale Annual Creamery Days Fair & Rodeo the community of Argyle. See: pmta.mb.ca for info. September 5 Eriksdale Corn Roast & Dance • Prairie Dog Central Railway stops in Grosse Isle where the October 2 25 th Annual Boyz N’ Bullz – Bull-O-Rama Interlake Pioneer Trail starts with hiking, biking, birdwatching. November 20 Eriksdale Museum Christmas Craft & Recently added by Grosse Isle Heritage Committee a Homebased Business Sale pioneer home, a school and a church to tour. See: Page 47 for info. (All of the events will be subject to change or cancellation • Boonstra Berry Farm- U-pick farm, strawberries & depending on COVID regulations.) raspberries and Halloween Corn Maze. Visit us at: www.rmofwestinterlake.com • The Fox Tower, one of Rockwood’s Heritage places , located or RM of West Interlake Facebook page for just East of Stonewall at 76135 Road 8E. • Brant Argyle School in Argyle, built in 1914 is a rare survivor, more info and a full updated list of events. historically. Still used as a school & the only one of its kind Ashern Office Eriksdale Office in Manitoba & possibility Canada. 204-768-2641 204-739-2666 • Visit Settlers, Rails & Trails Museum in Argyle. See: Page 49 for info. • South Interlake/Rockwood Ag Society “ Red Barn”becomes a gathering place for Ag interests. See: Page 73 for info. • Norris Lake Campgrounds. Enjoy many hours of leisure doing boating, camping and fishing. Located in the Northern part of the R.M. of Rockwood. • Wm. Kurelek Monument and Park (corner of Hwy 7 & 67) celebrating a local Interlake artist. See: Page 61 for info. See: rockwood.ca - Submitted by the R.M. of Rockwood 78 Manitoba’s Interlake

Kilns at Quarry Park Heritage Arts Centre

Finding stone in the Town of Stonewall • Quarry Park Heritage Arts Centre- rebuilt from ashes, this new building will tell the history of the area quarries and offers an amazing site for hosting events, dinner theatre, the arts & museum tours. • The McLeod Tea House- historical home on Main St. offering a traditional Tea house experience with a unique gift shop and seasonal veranda overlooking the garden. NEW dining options. • View buildings of stone - Town of Stonewall Office, R.M. of Rockwood office, Old Post Office, former general store, several churches and homes. Self-Guided drive tour or guided Heritage walking tour starting here, book here • Quarry Park – a jewel of a recreational site with ball diamonds, Kinsmen Lake, campgrounds, with several hiking/walking trails to discover (Page 23). Great recreation facilities at the Stonewall Arena, Curling Rink and Soccer fields. • Tree lined streets, small town atmosphere with stores and shops of a larger community. Go to: stonewall.ca - Submitted by Town of Stonewall Exploring in the Town of Teulon • Charles C. Castle was instrumental in bringing the railroad to Teulon and the residents asked him to name their community which he did.Teulon was his wife’s maiden name. • Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Park & Campground - a great spot for summer fun. • Enjoy walking paths and interpretive signage (including bird songs). on Crescent Creek Trail (Page 22) • Teulon and District Museum celebrates life in the Teulon district with the Dr. Hunter house as a cornerstone. • Thrill at the roar and excitement of the big trucks and tractors at the Teulon Truck and Tractor Pull each August. • Canada Day -July 1 - Celebrate Canada’s birthday in Green Acres Park. • Farmers market every Friday, July to September at DeLuca's by Co-op, on Hwy 7, hosts of Springfest, Pumpkinfest & Winterfest “Make it, Bake it or Grow it”Craft Sales. • The Teulon Golf and Country Club is a gem, welcoming all swingers to their greens. An 18 hole well established course - enjoy “chasing”that ball around the fairways. Go to: teulon.ca [GPS-N50 23.128 W097 15.659] - Submitted by the Town of Teulon

WWW.ROCKWOOD.CA TEL: 204 467-2272

80 Manitoba’s Interlake A GREAT PLACE FOR FAMILY FUN! For information: www.stonewallquarrypark.ca I 204 467-7980 Fisher Bay Photo: G. McDonald

Nature Calls You to the R.M.of Armstrong • Warm and friendly folks await you. • World renowned Narcisse Snake Dens- see nature unfolding each spring as the snakes wake up to the mating season. • East of Narcisse, on PR 231 find the Historic Site of Bender Hamlet, the first Jewish farming community in Manitoba, established 1903. • Inwood has one of the best 18 hole golf courses in the Interlake. • An abundance of natural flora and fauna- untold beauty and unique experiences. • A hotbed of birding opportunities with new trails being developed, such as the Clematis trail with interpretive signage and trails in place in 2016, also excellent for watchable wildlife. • Looking for ATV'ing, hiking/biking? Travel the Interlake Pioneer Trail through Inwood, Narcisse and north. • Wayside parks at Meleb, Fraserwood and Inwood, are great for picnics and rest stops. NEW Interpretive signage to enhance your visit to the area. • Ukrainian & Polish heritage are showcased, along with some mighty good food! See: rmofarmstrong.com [GPS-N50 30.418 W097 29.727] - Submitted by the R.M. of Armstrong

Nature Abounds in the R.M. of Fisher • We have vast areas of wildlife management land with multiple species of birds and animal residents of our boreal forests. This is another Interlake area that's a hotbed for birders as well as hunters. • The Fisher Branch Golf Course is 2 miles south of Fisher Branch & offers some unique, well treed lined fairways. • Cross country ski trails in the winter time. • Fisher Branch Golf Course - a fully serviced RV Park - sewer, water & electrical with sites adjacent to the Golf course. • Enjoy riding the Fisher portion of the Interlake Pioneer Trail - great to see birds/ birdwatching. • Winter brings a new spirit- of riding across the well groomed trails of the Northern Trail Blazers. Come for a visit & ride our trails. • Stay at one of our area’s Bed & Breakfasts that offer a variety of options for your comfort. Go to: rmoffisher.com [GPS-N51 04.945 W097 36.705] - Submitted by Fisher representative

82 Manitoba’s Interlake TOWN OF TEULON 2021 UPCOMING EVENTS Manitoba Day at the Teulon and District Museum May 12, 1pm – 3pm • Teulon Rockwood Green Acres Park Plant Sale at the Teulon and District Museum June 4, 5pm – 8pm • June 5, 9am – 1pm Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Park Canada Day July 1, Noon – Dusk • Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Park Teulon Truck and Tractor Pull Aug. 14 & 15 • Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Park Teulon Rodeo Aug. 21 & 22 • Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Park teulonrodeoclub.com Teulon Pumpkinfest Sept. 18 • Teulon-Rockwood Green Acres Park Culture Days at the Teulon and District Museum Sept. 25, 1pm – 3pm • Main Street • Admission is free Teulon Parade of Lights Nov. 19 • 7pm • Main Street Teulon Winterfest Craft Sale Nov. 19 & 20 • Teulon-Rockwood Centennial Centre Teulon and Area Farmers Market Fridays at 2pm, July and August in DeLuca’s lot next door to Coop New this year: May, July, September Moonlight Market coming to Teulon www.teulon.ca I 204.886.2314 Photo Credits: Chris Hornby, Teresa Bellows, Joyce Persowich, Teulon Tribune, Larry Nelson Noventis Credit Union Aquatic Centre

Talk through the ages at Fisher River Cree Nation • Fisher River Economic Development Council working for community, selling Cottage lots, with improved facilities such as Car Wash, Grocery store, Hardware store. NEW Solar Farm is amazing! • Community Celebration held on August long weekend each year.Visitors are Welcome. • Treaty Days held the end of July, with Fisher River Pow Wow - a celebration of Indigenous culture held the 3 days following the Community Celebration.View the colour and pageantry as dance, drumming and singing competitions take place. • Leigh Cochrane Memorial Visitors Centre is a perfect backdrop for the celebrations or to stop in for a relaxing rest by the Fisher River. • New nature refuge and Fisher Bay Provincial Park established to protect the ecological areas in and around Fisher Bay and Moose Island. • Bay River Inn & Suites offering 12 rooms, plus suite, Conference Rooms. Go to: fisherriver.com - Submitted by Fisher River Economic Development Corporation Seeing the Town of Arborg through new eyes! • Noventis Credit Union Aquatic Centre continues to be a favourite stop for families of all ages. Featuring zero entry access, spray areas, 3 wild slides and a picnic area. Open June to September. Not to be missed. • The Heritage Village offers tours Monday through Sunday starting the long weekend in May until the long weekend in September. It seems every year there is something new to see. • Stay at one of the fully serviced camp sites and walk to the Town of Arborg across the Icelandic River. • The Icelandic River is a center attraction for residents and visitors in every season. Come fish, canoe or kayak during the summer and fall months. • In winter it’s time for the Skating Trail featuring a small rink and approximately 3 km of winding trail taking you into the neighbouring Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton. • Along with skating there is a groomed trail for cross country skiing and an additional trail for snowmobiles – who said winter wasn’t fun! • Stop by the The World’s Largest Curling Rock for a selfie… - the “ROCK”towers at over 12’ from its base and reaches over 50’ in circumference. • Arborg – there really is something for everyone Go to: townofarborg.com [GPS-N50 54.415 W097 13.244] - Submitted by the Town of Arborg

84 Manitoba’s Interlake Rainbow country in the Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton • Riverton is home to Lundi, Manitoba’s largest moose statue, located next to the Riverton Transportation & Heritage Centre. Riverton Transportation & Heritage Centre is in the former Canadian Pacific Rail Station, which was the final stop on the line. The museum opens in the summer,Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm. • Riverton Campground: fully serviced, 14 RV sites. Call 204-378-2644 to book. • Provincial Park on Lake Winnipeg has a sandy beach and playground. • Sandy Bar Beach east of Riverton is great for swimming & bird watching. Popular fishing spot, especially during the winter. • Jóhann Magnús Bjarnason Monument on Highway 68 east of Highway 7 sits on a creek-side park where the Icelandic- Canadian author, poet, and teacher’s homestead was located. • Betsey Ramsay’s Grave heritage site, in the Sandy Bar area, honours John & Betsey Ramsay for educating settlers in survival techniques. • Ledwyn Pioneer Monument on PR 329 lists the district’s first immigrants from 1907 and has engraved sketches of the buildings that formed the hub of community life. • Scenic Icelandic River, creeks and marshes provide canoeing, fishing, and bird watching opportunities. • Riverton Icelandic River Walking Bridge’s balcony viewing area and embedded LED lights presents striking views. • Sigryggur Jonasson “The Father of New Iceland”monument stands at the foot of the Walking Bridge. The life sized bronze statue holds a telescope and compass. • Centennial Park in Riverton has historical monuments, a stage, picnic shelter, and new accessible pathway. Located next to the Riverton Dock, a popular fishing spot & boat launch. • Riverton has fuel, food and accommodations for snowmobilers along the Interlake Snow Trackers groomed trail system, and cottagers heading to Hecla/Grindstone/Beaver Creek. • Riverton Office: [N50 59.768 W096 59.975] Bifrost Office: [GPS N50 54.426 W097 13.255] Go to: bifrostriverton.ca - Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton Living & Playing in the R.M. of West St. Paul • West St. Paul has very strong cultural and recreational backbone, large Community Centre • Playgrounds, tennis courts, curling club with four ice sheets, and six baseball diamonds. • Perimeter Driving Range available for golfers. • Royal Manitoba Yacht Club and Marina, and another boat launch just south on the Perimeter Highway and Provincial Trunk Highway 9 are available for boaters. Go to: weststpaul.com - Prepared by Interlake Tourism Association

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A Trek into history in the R.M. of St. Andrews • Visit Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, relive the fur trade era at the oldest stone fort still intact in North America. Costumed staff, re-enact life & times of the Hudson’s Bay Company and the Fur trade that opened the Canadian west. • St. Andrews Rectory Heritage Site, 374 River Rd. Hidden treasure for history seekers. Great mix of kids & family programming, workshops year-round, new interpretive panels, new Genealogy room and groups,Tartan room, Porch concerts. • Discover the 1st road in Manitoba - take a drive along River Road, read the interpretive panels telling the story of this area. • NEW Notable Family's markers (and website) tells family stories forming a complete picture of the early settlers and history of Manitoba from 1830’s to 1880’s along River Rd. • St. Andrews Lock & Dam, one of only two in the world - more info on page 13. • Larters at St. Andrews- first class facility for 18 holes of golf, practice facility, clubhouse, coffee shop/lounge, dining & banquet facility. Full service pro-shop, winter golf school. Challenge & enjoyment for all players. • Enjoy the Farmer’s Markets: Mallard Park at Petersfield, Skinners Market closed in 2021 due to construction. Go to: rmofstandrews.com - Submitted by Red River North Tourism The Mighty Red River splits Lockport • This local gathering place for thousands of years for Indigenous peoples continues today with local restaurants, parks, markets and great fishing spots. • Once only a ferry could get you or your goods across the mighty Red River. In 1910 the St. Andrews Lock and Dam was completed forming a bridge connecting the two sides of Lockport. • With less than 500 permanent residents this thriving gathering place hosts locally owned restaurants, stores, and historic food Drive In’s that started over 90 years ago. • Lockport is not only a gathering spot for humans but for American White Pelicans and Double-crested Cormorants. You will see them glide and dive for fish, playing in the area as they wait for their daily feeds. • Drive past on the west side and watch from a distance as the birds soar and the fishing boats bob on the river. • Go to the Lockport Provincial Heritage Park, located on the lower north east bank of the Red River at Lockport, which contains one of Manitoba's most important archaeological sites. • Explore Lockport this year, come for a drive, knowing that construction on the bridge may slow your journey. Highway 9 (Main St) accesses River Road and the west side businesses. PR 204 (Henderson Hwy) brings you along the river as it winds its way north of Winnipeg. Find east side businesses easier by this access or use Highway 59 to get to Lockport quicker.

St. Andrews Lock and Dam “Lockport Bridge” Scenic Waterways I Rich in History and Heritage Camping I Great Fishing I Sightseeing First Class Golf Courses

River Road Parkway is classified as a heritage park and is a popular drive along provincial road 238, offering many scenic views of the Red River. Skinner’s Locks Market, located on River Road in Lockport. Closed in 2021 due to construction - see you in 2022! www.facebook.com/SkinnersLocksMarket Petersfield Community Club Market, located on Hwy #9 in Petersfield. www.facebook.com/Petersfieldcc

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Happenings in the City of Selkirk • Enjoy Summer Entertainment all summer long at the one of Manitoba’s most picturesque outdoor concert venues (Events are always free- never canceled just moved indoors). (COVID restrictions apply) • Experience master angler fishing on or off shore for world-class Green Backs and Monster Catfish. • Celebrating Canada Day in Selkirk is a must! Entertainment, Kids Zone, Games and the best Fireworks in the Interlake! Only 20 minutes North of Winnipeg. • Marine Museum of Manitoba, hosts six historic ships including the S.S. Keenora, Manitoba’s oldest Steamship. Perhaps you will feel the presence of her ghost! • Selkirk Park, on the Red River, has a campground, boat launch, skate park, Manitoba’s largest outdoor pool & splash pad, fairgrounds, walking trails & more! • The Red River is a Canadian Heritage River- a destination for many visitors. • Selkirk Lift Bridge, circa 1935, spans the Red River at Selkirk, replacing the old ferry. • Historic sites featured in tour book along with the RM of St. Andrews & RM of St. Clements. redrivertourism.com • Chuck the Channel Cat- standing 11 metres high, proclaiming Selkirk as the Catfish Capital of North America. • Go to: myselkirk.ca [GPS-N50 08.627 W096 52.434] - Submitted by Red River North Tourism Visiting the Village of Dunnottar • Chalet Beach with its ice fishing huts becomes a new winter village each year. • Wonderful sandy beaches in summer with the traditional Wooden Piers reaching out into Lake Winnipeg. • Bird Watching opportunities in the village. • Ponemah Station & Dunnottar train station celebrates Heritage and art.Tells the story of the “Daddy Train”and the history of the “destination”for summer fun. • Artesian well – people have come for years from miles around to get water here. • Go to: dunnottar.ca - Submitted by Whytewold Emporium Summer Haven at Winnipeg Beach • For 100+ years the Town of Winnipeg Beach has been a haven for summer vacationers. • Winnipeg Beach bandstand features live entertainment every weekend all summer long (see line up - inside back cover). • Mile long sandy beach stretching along Lake Winnipeg shoreline. • Historic water tower and the Boardwalk are highlights of this beach town along with the Whispering Giant carved statue. • Beautiful marina, skate park, restaurants offering a wide variety of menus & many unique shops. • Awesome Green space - a rebuilt & redesigned Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park & Campground. Fully accessible campground with wheelchair accessible showers, paved roads, 120 fully serviced sites, larger sites for the larger RV models. Provincial Park is a 5 minute walk to the Bandstand, shops, restaurants & services of Winnipeg Beach making it an enviro friendly place to stay. • Go to: winnipegbeach.ca [GPS-N50 29.800 W096 58.062] - Submitted by Town of Winnipeg Beach Visiting Iceland in the R.M. of Gimli • “ISLENDINGADAGURINN” [Icelandic Festival] Celebrating 131 years in 2021 - it is the 2nd longest-running cultural festival in North America celebrating culture & heritage of the Icelandic settlers. Parade, arts, music, poetry, crafts, midway, sandcastle contest, fireworks and an authentic Viking Village experience. • The Sea Wall Murals- a gift from the Gimli Art Club, has over 60 murals forming the outdoor gallery depicting events, culture, heritage, beauty and landscapes of the Interlake. • The annual Gimli Film Festival in July is one of Canada’s premiere film festivals.Various locations. Unique nightly viewings of films on the beach as the screen rises out of the waves of Lake Winnipeg. • Special Saturdays during summer feature a Beach Bash evening so bring your lawn chair, relax and enjoy the evening at the beach. • Cultural flavour, small town hospitality in a unique Waterfront business district, year round. Fabulous restaurants, intriguing shops & sites, museums, galleries with the lake as a backdrop. • Home to newest museum in Manitoba - Gimli Glider Exhibit Inc., Celebrates the 37th year since this international Aviation story took place. • Home of the Namao - research vessel berthed in the Gimli Marina, built at Riverton Boat Works to do research on Lake Winnipeg. • Go to: gimli.ca [GPS- N50 38.047 W096 59.255] - Submitted by the R.M. of Gimli www.interlaketourism.com 87 90 Manitoba’s Interlake Fishing at “The Locks” Come Explore Gimli Photo: Fraser Stewart

At Home in the R.M. of East St. Paul • Boating • Gimli Seawall Gallery • Swimming • Art gallery • Sports & recreation facilities for residents and visitors to enjoy. • Shopping • Feeding Chick-a-dee’s by hand • Seniors clubs, service clubs play important roles in the area. • Small municipality outside the City of Winnipeg, St. Clements • Skydiving • Viking Park & Statue to the north, Floodway to the east and the Red River to the west. • Kitesurfing • Berry picking • Within an hour of beaches and cottage areas along Lake Winnipeg. • Museums • Splash park Go to: eaststpaul.com - Prepared by Interlake Tourism Association • Golfing • Aquatic Centre • Hiking • Picnics in the park Journey into the Past in the • Ice cream • Bird watching R.M. of St. Clements • Dinner • Patios • Come explore the East Beaches Heritage Wing at • Sunrises • and sooo much more Grand Marais to relive the heritage of the area • Jet skiing and the heydays of Grand Beach as a wonderful summer getaway it continues to be. • Bowling come experience • Camping • Home to Grand Beach Provincial Park, voted one of the top it for 3 beaches in North America. • Kayaking yourself • Cottage country along the East Beaches of Lake Winnipeg • Canoeing this summer is a fabulous getaway. • Explore Grand Marais by taking the self-guided walking tour available here, redrivernorthheritage.com/grand-marais-walking-tour/ Gimli Motor Sports Park • Historic St. Peter Dynevor Church, built in 1854 – the only Weekends in May – Thanksgiving Aboriginal parish in the Red River Settlement. Chief Peguis of the Saulteaux, friend of the Selkirk settlers Arnes Farmer Market and defender of native land rights, is buried in the churchyard. Hwy #222 N of Gimli • Fishing at “The Locks”is a habit that dates back over May Long – Thanksgiving: Sat. & Sun. 9am-2pm 3,000 years. A gathering place for fishing, hunting and trading continues at Lockport on the Red River. • The Gunn’s Mill Site - one of nine water powered and Be sure to upload pictures of yourself 18 wind driven grist mills built in this area. Read about it in Gimli, upload using the on Henderson Hwy just south of Highway 44 by Half Moon Drive In. hashtag #getyourgimlion • Birds Hill Provincial Park offers hiking, cycling, rollerblading, to be entered into ongoing weekly prizes camping, swimming, picnic sites. • The Floodway serves as a recreational link to the Duff Roblin Parkway and the Red River North Trail/ The Great Trail. #GetYourGimliOn • Discover numerous heritage sites throughout St. Clements, linked together by a trail of geocaches. As of 2018 some of these Heritage sites are linked by QR codes to the oral Heritage stories • Go to: rmofstclements.com - Prepared by Interlake Tourism Association

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