DISCOVER THE HOME OF WINTER DÉCOUVREZ LE FOYER DE L’HIVER Starting January 1, 2018, admission to Parks Canada places @RidingNP #RidingNP for youth 17 and under is free! There’s no better time to create @PNRiding #PNRiding memories with the whole family. parkscanada.gc.ca À compter du 1er janvier 2018, l’entrée aux sites de Parcs parcscanada.gc.ca Canada sera gratuite pour les jeunes de 17 ans et moins! Il n’y a pas de meilleur moment pour créer des souvenirs inoubliables avec toute la famille. To book your campsite | Pour réservez votre site de camping : reservation.pc.gc.ca | 1-877-737-3783 Dauphin 2018.indd 1 08/01/2018 12:56:45 PM CONTENTS ADVENTURES 4 Dauphin Rail Museum 40 Important Contacts 67 Roadtripping 4 The Historic Ukrainian Catholic WAC Gallery 68 Church of the Resurrection 41 Early Mornings & Late Nights 6 Dauphin Pottery & Ceramics Club 70 Skate Park 42 Hike & Bike 8 Dauphin Art Group 71 Parks 43 Dauphin Lake: Rainbows, Parkland Women's Choir 72 Eagles & Northern Lights 10 Keystone Chorus 72 Parkland Paddling Club 12 MAIN EVENTS 44 Theatre Amisk 73 Family-Friendly Paddling 13 Dauphin’s Countryfest 45 Community Band 73 Blazing Trails 14 Canada’s National Bratstva 74 Winterlife 15 Ukrainian Festival 46 Quiet Camping 16 Manitoba Mudrun 48 Dauphin Multi-Purpose Seniors Centre 75 RM of Dauphin Camping Information 17 Race RMNP 49 Golf 18 Color Blast Fun Run 50 Dauphin Public LIbrary 76 Courage 20 Dauphin Chamber of Dauphin Friendship Centre 77 Statues of Dauphin 20 Commerce Street Fair 51 Through the Lens 78 Watchable Wildlife 22 Dauphin Agricultural Fair 52 Dauphin & District Big Game 24 Threshing Day 53 Chamber of Commerce 80 Big Fish 25 Rotary Lobsterfest Kitchen Party 54 Living Green: Dauphin is Building Rotary Wine Tasting 54 a Sustainable Community 82 PLACES 26 2020 Manitoba Summer Games Communities in Bloom 84 Powered by Manitoba Hydro 55 Watson Art Centre (WAC) 27 Volunteering in Dauphin 85 WAC Events 27 MS Ride 56 Parkland Recreation Complex 28 Take the Leap 57 SERVICES 87 Dauphin’s Culture Days 58 Credit Union Place (CUP) 30 Service Listings 87 Countryfest Community Cinema 31 Hockey Night in Dauphin 60 Traveling to Dauphin 91 Dauphin Fairgrounds 32 Louis Riel Day at Fort Dauphin 62 Lodging & Camping 93 Vermillion Sportsplex 33 Christmas in Dauphin 63 Custom Group Experiences 94 Vermillion Park 34 Monthly Events for 2018 64 Fort Dauphin Museum 36 Hosting Events in Dauphin 95 Trembowla Cross of Freedom 38 COMMUNITY 66 Dauphin’s Bed & Breakfast Options 95 Selo Ukraina 39 Welcome to Dauphin 66 City of Dauphin Map 96 CNoR Station & New Resident Welcome Program 67 RM of Dauphin Map 98 dauphin.ca 3 ADVENTURES One of the best ways to explore an area is to hop in your car and get lost on the backroads. Road tripping is entirely flexible—no timetable, no deadlines, no schedule. You can take that detour you’ve always wanted to and find new places to picnic, hike, ride, or simply rest. The Parkland has a ton of hidden gems perfect for a day on the backroads with your camera and a good buddy or two. 4 Visit Dauphin | 2018 Visitors Guide Light Painting Photography Kyle Schappert has been creating light painting images since the summer of 2014. He first gained an interest in the genre soon after learning long exposure photography from friend and photographer Joel Boily. He started creating various shapes using sparklers and flashlights and later began experimenting with burning steel wool and magnesium. “I’ve spent countless hours lurking in the middle of the night, searching for new locations to practice my craft and bring new perspectives to light through the art of steel wool and light painting photography”. Kyle’s brand of steel wool photography garnered much attention from local media in Winnipeg and also landed him a feature back in April of 2015 in Maclean’s Magazine. Later in 2016, Kyle purchased a set of custom light painting tools including a saber and fiber optic brush. He crossed paths with another Winnipeg light painter, Kevin Dowd, and they’ve been collaborating extensively over the past several months, perfecting various methods with a wide array of specialized gear. dauphin.ca 5 EARLY MORNINGS & LATE NIGHTS by Kyle Schappert The R.M of Dauphin provides plenty of beautiful backdrops and scenes to discover for a photography enthusiast such as myself, from Lake Dauphin to Riding Mountain National Park and the miles upon miles of rustic farmland in between. The following photos represent a few of my fondest moments while travelling around the R.M. b d c e 6 Visit Dauphin | 2018 Visitors Guide f g HWY 20 N. b Sunrise at Rainbow Beach – Early Morning Light. Date of sunrise: October 7th. I much enjoyed watching the sunrise on the shore of Lake Dauphin at Rainbow Beach. The vibrant colors reflected marvelously off RAINBOW BEACH the water and I couldn’t think of a more therapeutic place to drink my morning coffee. c Sunrise at Rainbow Beach – Visit from a Willet. Moments before the peak of the rising sun, I received a pleasant visit from a willet. The bird KM 49 was busy in search for breakfast. At this point, a rainbow-like spectrum of colors filled the sky and how fitting being a Rainbow Beach. d Sunrise at Rainbow Beach – The First Sun Peak. The sun was running a little later than expected due to some cloud cover but the first peak MOON LAKE marvelously made up for lost time. I was preoccupied checking out some interesting shapes of driftwood on shore when the first rays of lights began to shine through the clouds. e Morning Take-Off. I was driving down Hwy 20 just North of Dauphin when I spotted a couple large gaggles of snow geese in a nearby field. This was my first time seeing such large groups of snowbirds in person and I found the sight awe-inspiring, especially when hundreds of the birds took flight in unison. That’s a moment I’d like to recreate in the future for sure! f One Night at KM 49 – Northern Lights. I visited the KM 49 site just minutes from Dauphin going south on Hwy. 10. What a great view of the sky! I thought I was in the market for a night of stargazing but the sky over the mountain surprised me with the Northern Lights. g One Night at KM49 – The Milky Way. You can clearly see the night sky from all angles at KM 49. I was sitting in one of the chairs watching h the Northern Lights towards the north and by the time I moved out of the chair, you could see the Milky Way to the south. That’s what I call 360 degrees of beauty! i h Moon Lake Madness – If You Wish Upon a Star. Moon Lake is another great spot where I spent a couple late nights enjoying the company of the stars, and it’s just up the road from KM 49. There’s nothing but the sights and sounds of Mother Nature surrounding you, and if you’re lucky you might even see a shooting star… i Moon Lake Madness – Illuminated Fog. I have grown to love exploring the mysteries of the night at Moon Lake. When the fog rolls, everything starts looking mystical, almost like you could be in a different world. Am I dreaming? My imagination is always at work when I’m at Moon Lake. dauphin.ca 7 HIKE & BIKE Riding Mountain National Park (RMNP) is a unique mix of habitats characteristic of eastern, western, and northern Canada. The intersection of environments forms a diverse pattern of forests, grasslands and valleys which allows for a variety of mammals, such as black bears, moose, elk, wolves and coyotes. Reeve’s Ravine Trail Riding Mountain National Park has over 400 kms of trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and horse packers. in Riding Mountain While most of the hiking trails are single use, a good National Park! portion of the extensive trail system is designated as multi-use. Only a short drive from Dauphin, several hikes Reeve’s Ravine Trail is located on the can be accessed from park roads, including Highway east side of the park and provides an 10. The park’s trail network is largely interconnected 11.5-kilometre loop trail that rises 541 feet with many trails only accessible from other trails rather from the trailhead to the summit. Access than road-accessible trailheads. Thanks to the efforts this and other trails on Highway 19, the of several local volunteer organizations, many trails are East Gate entrance, and take a rolling, open to cross-country skiers and back-country skiers scenic drive through the east escarpment during the winter months. The Manitoba Escarpment with endless opportunities for photography provides exceptional viewpoints over the park and the and wildlife viewing. surrounding region. The RMNP and Duck Mountain Provincial Park websites provide year-round lists of current trail conditions. Between the two parks, there are over 450 kms of trails to enjoy, ranging from easy to difficult and allowing for walking, biking, horse back riding and, in some cases, ATVs. Get out and experience Dauphin’s beautiful surroundings today! There are trails for absolutely everyone, including the Boreal Trail in RMNP, a fully accessible interpretive trail! Reeve’s Ravine Trail East Gate McCreary Clear Lake Visit the Dauphin Derailleurs Cycle Club on Facebook Fat Bike Rentals now available in RMNP! for info on cycling programming and events in the Email [email protected] or call 204-848-7275 Dauphin area.