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2015 Westman Passport Inside! SOUTHWEST MANITOBA 2015 TRAVEL GUIDE 1 open Your journey becomes sweeter when you meet wonderful people along the way. From the open road to open hearts, you belong in Brandon. 1-888-799-1111 www.brandontourism.com TOURISM 2 SOUTHWEST MANITOBA 2015 TRAVEL GUIDE Welcome to Southwest MANITOBA A prairie escape Imagine a land as rich in heritage as it is in wheat. A land where the horizon stretches on seemingly forever, where the sky is vast and blue, and where every sunset is an occasion to remember. Now imagine yourself here – in Southwestern Manitoba. Southwestern Manitoba remains today, as it has been for thousands of years, an inviting and abundant land, full of promise and prosperity. It was the promise of the land which drew the Native inhabitants hunting bison, the first explorers like La Verendrye, and later the fur traders and coureurs de bois. Come and explore, and you will be drawn in too. From Riding Mountain in the North to Turtle Mountain in the South, from fields of wheat to fresh water lakes, valleys, vistas and unique desert-like ecosystems; no matter where you go, you’ll find that Southwestern Manitoba is a land known for its hospitality. Manitoba’s Southwest Year-Round Travel TABLE OF CONTENTS Guide is brought to you by TOURISM WESTMAN Boundary Trail 3 Yellowhead Highway 52 #5 217-10th Street Brandon, Manitoba R7A 4E9 Pierson ...................................... 3 Birtle ........................................ 52 Telephone: (204) 726-1513 Melita ......................................... 3 Shoal Lake & Oakburn ........... 54 Fax: (204) 727-5832 Waskada .................................... 5 Strathclair ............................... 56 Toll-Free: 1-888-347-4342 E-mail: [email protected] Deloraine ................................... 6 Sandy Lake .............................. 58 Website: www.tourismwestman.ca Boissevain ............................... 8 Minnedosa ............................... 58 DESIGN & LAYOUT Killarney .................................. 15 Neepawa ................................... 62 Tom Powell Design Studio Cartwright, Mather Gladstone ................................ 65 & the RM of Roblin .................. 17 PRINTING Leech Printing Ltd. City of Brandon 67 Red Coat Trail 19 ADVERTISING SALES & ADMINISTRATION Reston ..................................... 19 Riding Mountain National Park 73 Michelle Frechette Souris ...................................... 20 © Tourism Westman. All rights reserved. No portion Wawanesa ................................ 23 76 of this publication may be reproduced, in whole or Provincial Parks in part, without the express written permission of Ninette ..................................... 25 the publisher. The publisher makes no warranties Dunrea ..................................... 28 for the products or services advertised in Manitoba’s Birdwatching 77 Southwest Travel Guide, and appearance of said Belmont ................................... 28 ads should not be considered an endorsement. The publisher and Tourism Westman will not be Baldur ...................................... 30 Winter 79 responsible for injury, loss or damages which result from readers’ participation in any event or activity Glenboro .................................. 31 featured in this publication. Information in this Hartney & the RM guide is taken from a number of sources, believed Fishing 80 to be correct at the time of publication; however, of Grassland ............................ 33 a business or organization may change or cease operations, and events listed in the guide may Golfing 82 be cancelled or rescheduled. Users of the guide Trans Canada Highway 35 are encouraged to make full use of the contacts provided in order to verify information. Elkhorn ................................... 35 Hotels & Motels 84 Miniota .................................... 37 Members of Tourism Westman welcome you to Southwestern Manitoba Virden ...................................... 39 Campgrounds 86 Oak Lake ................................. 42 Hamiota .................................... 42 B&Bs & Guesthouses 88 Rivers ...................................... 46 Rapid City ................................. 47 Map of Southwest Manitoba 89 Shilo ......................................... 47 Carberry ................................... 49 Austin ....................................... 51 Working with Westman through tourism and business development CONTENTS 4 SOUTHWEST MANITOBA 2015 TRAVEL GUIDE Pierson Campground – The Town of Pierson recently Pierson upgraded their campground. There are five new fully serviced sites, which include water & sewer hookups and Marking the start of Manitoba on #3 Highway, Pierson is 30-amp power. Cost is $20.00 per night; call the municipal a productive and focused community. Oil, cattle and grain office to reserve (204) 634-2231. form the economic backbone of the community. In fact, Pierson boasts one of the few remaining country elevators still operating. A strong community spirit keeps this community active and well. http://rmofedward.ca. Melita Nestled in the Souris Valley, the Town of Melita features Carnival of Crafts – This annual event takes place in beautiful scenery for the snowmobiler and birdwatcher Pierson on the first Saturday in October and brings crafters alike. Dubbed the “Grasslands Bird Capital of Manitoba”, and artisans from far and wide to display and sell their Melita provides opportunity for great natural, recreational works. About 80 crafters are on hand at what has been and historic exploration. For more insight into Melita, called one of the best craft shows outside the City of visit the Town of Melita website at www.melitamb.ca. Winnipeg. The event is held at the Edward Sports Centre and has been a fundraiser for the local skating rink for Sunny the Banana and Breezy the Blue Jay – Located over 25 years. For more information, contact Betty Mayes at the corner of Highway #83 and Front Street, this smiling at (204) 634-2482. 33 Foot, 6500 pound banana welcomes you to Melita the “Banana Belt”. The banana is holding a blue jay in its hand NWMP/Boundary Trail – There are several places in and sporting a t-shirt that reads “IBA” or “Important Bird Edward municipality where the original 1873 trail to mark Area”. Banana Days is an annual weekend event that will the 49th parallel can be seen. The same trail was used be held on August 7th, 8th and 9th, 2015. Three days in 1874 by the NWMP on their trek west to bring law of family fun! and order to what was then the NW territories. Antler River Historical Museum – Occupies one of the Heritage Restaurant – This unique enterprise was built most historic buildings (1893) in Melita. Exhibits include by the Pierson community in 2004. Situated on the site of an extensive collection of Native Artifacts from local digs, the former hardware store and totally constructed through wildlife display of 325 mounted birds, rural school room, fundraising from a local volunteer committee, it is leased picture room, turn-of-the-century pioneer home, art out and is now a thriving restaurant business. collection, agriculture related equipment, farm tools, and horse and wagon display. Located at the corner Lodging – Wren House (contact Audrey Clark (204) of Summit and Ash Street. 49˚ 16’ 22” N 100˚ 59’ 29’ W. 649-2258), located near Lyleton – Charming guesthouse Open By Appointment. Phone Bill at (204) 522-3438 providing the perfect base for bird watching or just plain or (204) 522-6302. relaxing. The guest house is equipped with all the amenities of home so no extra packing required, you can A.F. “Fred” Jensen Trophy Room – The personal even buy your food and beverages right here in Pierson. collection of A.F. Jensen, one man’s hunting and fishing travels, is on display in the Trophy Room adjacent to the Birders’ Paradise – The Rural Municipality of Edward, museum. This prairie gem features a unique display of where Pierson is located, is a Birdwatchers Paradise. birds and animals from around the world. 49˚ 16’ 22” N Many species of upland birds make this area their home, 100˚ 59’ 29’ W. Phone Bill at (204) 522-3438. such as; Prairie Chickens, Partridges and Pheasants. You might just also be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Eurasian Doves that have been making this area their home for the last few years. If you keep your eyes peeled, there may even be a moose to make friends with while you are busy watching the birds. BOUNDARY TRAIL SOUTHWEST MANITOBA 2015 TRAVEL GUIDE 5 Sourisford Prehistoric Linear Mounds – The largest Melita Banana Days cluster of mounds in Manitoba is located in the Melita Region, part of one of the densest areas of archaeological sites in Manitoba, including composite linear mounds unparalleled in Canada of their type and size. The mounds can be found along the banks of the Antler River, 17 km (11 miles) south of Melita. 49˚ 7’ 2” N 101˚ 1’ 0’ W. Central Park and the Cenotaph – This war memorial lists the names of those who died during the South African War, WWI, WWII and the Korean War. The park has a modern playground and three baseball diamonds. Located in Melita Central Park. 49˚ 16’ 23” N 100˚ 59’ 25’ W. Contact the Town of Melita at (204) 522-3413. Sourisford Park (Coulter) – “Oldest Park in Western Canada.” Located 16 km (10 miles) south of Melita on Highway #83 at the Junction of the South Antler Creek and the Souris River. 49˚ 8’ 6” N 101˚ 0’ 29’ W. The park is home to the annual Pioneer Picnic, 2011 marked its 130th. The picnic is held each year