Manitoba Visitor Guide 2021
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DAUPHIN MANITOBA VISITOR GUIDE 2021 STAY AT NORTHGATE – PAGE 6 CONTENTS Welcome to Dauphin 3 Dauphin Memorial Community COMMUNITY 66 Economic Development Dauphin 4 Centre Grounds 36 Dauphin Art Group 67 Important Contacts 4 Vermillion Sportsplex 37 Vermillion Park 38 Dauphin Pottery & Ceramics Club 67 ADVENTURES 5 Fort Dauphin Museum 40 Parkland Women’s Choir 68 Northgate Dauphin Trail System 5 Trembowla Cross of Freedom 42 Keystone Chorus 68 Selo Ukraina 43 Stay at Northgate 6 Theatre Amisk 69 Trail Map 8 CNoR Station & Dauphin Rail Museum 44 Dauphin’s Community Band 69 Ride the Region 9 The Historic Ukrainian Catholic Immigrant Services 70 Hike & Bike 8 Church of the Resurrection 45 Road Tripping 10 Dauphin Multi-Purpose Seniors Centre 71 Parks 46 Dauphin Lake 12 Dauphin Public Library 72 Skate Park 48 Parkland Paddling Club 14 Dauphin Friendship Centre 73 Family-Friendly Paddling 15 MAIN EVENTS 50 Dauphin & District Blazing Trails 16 Dauphin’s Countryfest 51 Chamber of Commerce 74 Quiet Camping 17 Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival 52 The Hub 76 Golf 18 MS Ride 54 Volunteering in Dauphin 77 Statues of Dauphin 20 Threshing Day 54 Watchable Wildlife 22 Race RMNP 55 SERVICES 79 Hunting 24 Manitoba Mudrun 56 Service Listings 79 Angling 26 Color Blast Fun Run 57 Secord Corn Maze 28 Dauphin Agricultural Fair 58 Traveling to Dauphin 83 North Mountain Adventures 29 Dauphin Chamber of Accommodations 85 Commerce Street Fair 60 Custom Group Experiences 86 PLACES 30 Rotary Lobsterfest Kitchen Party 61 Hosting Events in Dauphin 87 Watson Art Centre (WAC) 30 Dauphin’s Culture Days 62 Dauphin’s Bed & Breakfast 87 Parkland Recreation Complex 32 Hockey Night in Dauphin 63 Credit Union Place (CUP) 34 Christmas in Dauphin 64 City of Dauphin Map 88 Countryfest Community Cinema 35 Louis Riel Day at Fort Dauphin 65 RM of Dauphin Map 90 Information in this guide is subject to change at any time. Some imagery presented in this guide was taken pre-COVID. Please follow all public health orders in effect at the time of your visit. We encourage visitors to check the company or organization’s website or phone ahead before visiting to ensure they have the most up-to-date information regarding any closures. 2 Visit Dauphin | 2021 Visitors Guide WELCOME CONNECT WITH US! Follow us on social media for news and updates about all things Dauphin. City of Dauphin @CityofDauphin @CityofDauphin Use #dauphinmb and share your perspective. Welcome to Dauphin! pandemic, many of our attractions and businesses are operating with reduced Rich history and culture, inviting hours and events have been cancelled outdoor spaces, award-winning or postponed. sustainability initiatives, progressive active living and transportation, and They say “home is where the heart is”, endless recreation opportunities. so why not take this opportunity to These are just a few of my favourite rediscover your own backyard in things about Dauphin. 2021! Dauphin is a warm community, fortunate to be nestled between a 2020 was a remarkably difficult provincial and national park. Whether year—people across Manitoba were you are looking for a place to visit, forced to cope with a new normal: live, or build a business, know that provincial public health orders, travel you are welcome in Dauphin! bans, economic strains, and impacts on our mental health. Now, due to Mayor Al Dowhan the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) for Dauphin City Council dauphin.ca 3 IMPORTANT CONTACTS All numbers are 204 area code, unless indicated. Contact phone numbers Group or Contact Phone Number Emergency 911 RCMP Non-Emergency 622-5050 Dauphin Fire Department 622-3100 Hospital 638-3010 Manitoba Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 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 648-3297 V.C. Airport) White Dove Water Company 783-9154 (Wpg. Depot) (Mahihkan Bus Lines) 629-2837 (Dauphin Depot) Rail (VIA Rail) 1-888-VIA-RAIL Dauphin Taxi 638-3315 Road Conditions 622-2065 or 1-877-627-6237 manitoba511.ca Tourism Info Sites Group or Contact Phone Number City Hall (Tourism Dauphin) 622-3216 100 Main Street S. Parkland Recreation Complex 622-3150 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 200 – 1st Street S.E. Vermillion Park Campground** 622-3125 DAUPHIN 2nd Avenue N.W. or 622-3112 Dauphin Friendship Centre 638-5707 Our Economic Development Office provides one-on-one 210 – 1st Avenue N.E. Dauphin Market Place Mall 638-9396 confidential assistance to entrepreneurs and developers. 1450 Main Street S. Thinking of starting a business in Dauphin? Fort Dauphin Museum 638-6630 4th Avenue S.W. & Jackson Street We can provide site selection assistance for commercial Parkland Regional Library* 638-6410 and industrial land or vacant properties. We may also assist 504 Main Street N. residential developers with housing opportunities and provide Watson Art Centre 638-6231 104 – 1st Avenue N.W. targeted incentives. * Public Internet Access ** Seasonal We can also put you in touch with the right information and Other Useful Numbers contacts to move your project ahead as quickly as possible. Group or Contact Phone Number Doing business here already? City Hall 622-3200 Rural Municipality 638-4531 As a local entrepreneur, you are very important to us. We will help Economic Development 622-3229 you with the planning process in the start-up or expansion of your Tourism Dauphin 622-3216 Chamber of Commerce 622-3140 business. We will assist with other issues related to your projects. Dauphin Recreation Services 622-3150 Vermillion Park Campground 622-3125 In other words, do not hesitate to contact our office and start the or 622-3112 (confidential) conversation. We are here to help! Weather Information 638-6521 Contact our office at [email protected] or by calling 204-622-3229. 4 Visit Dauphin | 2021 Visitors Guide ADVENTURES NORTHGATE DAUPHIN TRAIL SYSTEM MULTI-USE IN EVERY SEASON Northgate Dauphin is a 26-km system of stacked loop, multi-use trails featuring sections for mountain bikers, hiking, trail running, and areas to gather and take in the scenery of Riding Mountain National Park’s beautiful “North Escarpment”. The main trailhead area is situated on the border of the national park, only seven minutes south of the City of Dauphin, on Highway 10. Here, at Northgate, visitors will find the Co-op Community Family Trail section—a great place to hike, bike, and play, which also connects to trails or varying and increasing difficulty within the system. The trailhead also features parking, modern washrooms and five new micro cabins available for booking! Continue to page 6 for more information. dauphin.ca 5 STAY AT NORTHGATE COZY, PRIVATE, AND NATURAL FOREST SETTINGS… PERFECT FOR THE OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST WHO ENJOYS ALL-SEASON ADVENTURES. Five all-season micro-cabins are nestled at the trailhead and make a perfect home base for your outdoor adventure. Each cabin is 100 square feet with a bunk bed (double + single mattress), Wi-Fi, table and two chairs, nightstand, clothes hooks, and a private driveway. Cabins sleep three adults, or a family of four (two adults + two children). The private deck features two bike stands, and two deck chairs. Two shared washrooms, and one shower designated for cabin guests only, is on-site! 6 Visit Dauphin | 2021 Visitors Guide Jodi & Kevin Steinbachs Meet our cabin hosts! Jodi & Kevin Steinbachs Jodi & Kevin are keen outdoor enthusiasts and avid users of the trail network. They are excited to welcome you when you book your stay at Northgate Dauphin. To ensure your safety and the safety of our local community, please check with the Province of Manitoba’s COVID-19 travel restrictions before your visit. Book your escape at airbnb.ca today! dauphin.ca 7 Map shown here is subject to some changes. For the most current map, visit trailforks.com under Northgate Trail Network, Dauphin, Manitoba. All users are asked to adhere to safety and instructional signage to ensure a quality and sustained trail experience. Download the trailforks app to navigate our trails safely! Looking for more information? Northgate Trails Dauphin @northgatetrailsdauphin northgatetrails.com 8 Visit Dauphin | 2021 Visitors Guide HyLife Back Forty Asessippi Mountain Bike Thunderhill Recreation Area, 1 Multi-Use Trail Park, Neepawa 2 Park, near Inglis 3 near Swan River Extend your visit to the area and explore the unique selection of trails our part of the province has to offer. Cycle to the depths of Riding RIDE THE Mountain National Park, plunge down Asessippi Ski Resort, check out the scenery at Thunderhill Ski Area in the summer, and visit the four-season REGION multi-use park in Neepawa. 1 HyLife Back Forty the Shell Valley River to offer a unique, Thunderhill Ski Area. Follow the large Multi-Use Trail Park constantly expanding, fun-filled, adrenaline Magnet Hill signs. adventure! Asessippi’s lift access downhill [email protected] The HyLife Back Forty Multi-Use Trail mountain bike park is designed with 204-281-2511 Park provides fun for all ages. It is everyone in mind! From open introductory located at the north end of Neepawa beginner areas to hidden, high speed, 4 Riding Mountain at 50°14'31.6"N 99°26'48.3"W. The 5.1 high intensity, downhill double blacks National Park (RMNP) km course involves increasing levels of in the bush! Asessippi is the place to RMNP has over 400 kms of trails for hikers difficulty, a pump track, and a wooden SEND IT this summer! feature track. The Park is surrounded and mountain bikers. While most of the by a walking trail. The Trail Park is What they offer: hiking trails are single use, a good portion of the extensive trail system is designated open year-round with opportunities • Chairlift Trail Access as multi-use.