Rural Municipality of Coldwell Great bird watching and hiking trails Lundar Agricultural Fair Snowmobiling Historical sites Hunters Paradise Great Camping and fun in the sun at our Beaches Lundar Community Swimming Pool www.lundar.ca Contents “Interlake Festivals” 8 “Interlake Gems” 12 2021 Manitoba’s Interlake Travel Guide is presented to you by “Outdoor Magic” 14 Interlake Tourism Association Wild Wanderings 14 Interlake Tourism Association Phone: 204-322-5378 Toll Free: 1-877-468-3752 Nature & Wildlife Viewing 18 [email protected] interlaketourism.com Birding in the Interlake 20 Hitting the Trails 22 Geocaching 27 Creative Manager Gail McDonald Fishing & Hunting 27 Design S.Thompson Designs Inc. Content Writer Gail McDonald Beaches, Lakes & Parks 30 Advertising Sales Gail McDonald Administration Melissa Van Soelen Riding the Waves 36 Photography Guy Barrett Interlake Golf Courses Sue Bauernhuber 40 Jessie Carbal Halloween Hauntings 41 Sheri Crockatt Sherry Giesbrecht Winter Wonderland 42 Todd Goranson Paul Hammer Ben Hewson “Reflections of the Past” 44 Steve Langston Gail McDonald Historical Sites & Museums 46 Y Nuestro Arahan Todd Scott Other Fascinating Interlake Heritage 55 Fraser Stewart Heritage Churches Melissa Van Soelen 56 Special Thanks to Interlake Tourism Association “Larger Than Life” 59 members for their contributions: Heather Hinam - Second Nature, Creative Interpretation, Dave Roberts [formerly of Manitoba “The Arts Alive” 60 Sustainable Development], Gerry Hammond of Spruce Sands RV Resort, Jacques Bourgeois of Oak Hammock Marsh “Tasty Temptations” 64 Front Cover Photo: Prairie Sea Kayak Adventures, Photo by Rob Jantz “Fresh Local Foods” 70 Thank you to all individuals and communities that submitted information to assist ITA in bringing you “In Our Communities” 72 this Travel Ideas Guide. If information is missing or incorrect please submit materials, additions or “Seek It, Find It, Gotta Have It!” 72 corrections for future editions to Interlake Tourism Association (address above) Peek into our Communities 76 ©2021 Interlake Tourism Association - All rights reserved. “Where You’ll Stay” 90 Disclaimer: All contents and images were provided and/or approved by the Interlake Tourism Association. No portion of this publication may be reproduced, in whole or part, without “Events” 98 the express written permission of the association. Information in this guide is obtained from a number of sources, believed to be correct at the time of publication however, this may be Map of Interlake 103 changed by a business or organization. Please make full use of the contacts provided in order to verify information. Printed in Canada Proud members of the Interlake Tourism Association Our Elected Officials Welcome You to the Interlake Region of Manitoba Manitoba’s Interlake is a tourism destination of choice! Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre at Oak Hammock Marsh Photo: Oak Hammock Marsh May your times be filled with laughter & fond memories! Manitoba Road Conditions 1-877-MBRoads (1-877-627-6237) manitoba511.ca/en/mobile/ Travel Manitoba/Voyages Manitoba Provincial Travel Guides and Highway Maps travelmanitoba.com 1-800-665-0040 Thank you for the continued support and assistance Plan your Vacation with our Itinerary given to the Interlake Tourism Association by Travel See: travelmb.ca/en/ Manitoba and the Province of Manitoba under Minister R. Eichler, of Economic Development and Interlake Tourism information Training Department. As we continue working together Interlake Guides and Tourism Maps we are building a strong Rural Manitoba tourism industry! interlaketourism.com 1-877-468-3752 Interlake Radio – CJ 107 cj107radio.com Ralph Derek Eichler MLA for JohnsonMLA for Lakeside lnterlake-Gimli Alan Jeff MLALagimodiere for WhartonMLA for Selkirk Red River North Arborg Horse Show Piper at the Manitoba Hurl the Stone at the Manitoba Photo: Jessie Carbal Highland Gathering Highland Gathering South Interlake Rockwood AG Society Due to COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS many FESTIVALS June 5th, 6th & 7th, 2020 are canceled/postponed or gone VIRTUAL! Most of their numerous annual activities/events have PLEASE keep checking websites for updates! been canceled for 2021. The Farmers Market is planned starting in Mid June. Theatre Projects MB. See Fresh from the Market section page 79. - Chautauqua: The Interlake Trail Watch:facebook.com/southinterlakerockwoodagsociety May 27th - 30th - Eriksdale Presenting Chautauqua: The Interlake Trail, a socially 69th Lundar Agricultural Fair distanced art festival full of family-friendly activities that Canceled due to COVID health restrictions celebrate and explore Manitoba’s Interlake.This festival Watch for their return early June 2022. features in person (as possible), and digital events Lundar is a FUN place to be in June. Every June for 68 years throughout the Interlake in May/June 2021. Our team of till now. Please support them when they return. Check professional artists share a wide range of performances & website for info.Visit: www.lundaragsociety.com events activating many of the beautiful outdoor public spaces with: theatre, music, dance, murals, skateboard Theatre Projects MB. jams and more! - Chautauqua: The Interlake Trail June 10th - 13th - Riverton Online offers include virtual reality experiences, - See Info on this page. workshops, and podcasts with the artists and community members from the Interlake.You can join in on our free Theatre Projects MB. online programming and see other ways to be involved. - Chautauqua: The Interlake Trail See how at: www.TheatreProjectsManitoba.ca June 17th - 20th - Selkirk This project is made possible with the generous support of - See Info on this page. Manitoba 150, Manitoba Arts Council, RBC Emerging Artist 55th Annual Manitoba Highland Gathering Project, and Roll With It Rentals. June 26 & 27, 2021 Check website for an update on the celebrations Theatre Projects MB. - Chautauqua: The Interlake Trail on the 55th Annual Manitoba Highland Gathering. June 3rd - 6th - Arborg Check: facebook.com/MBHighlandGathering or - See info above. See: manitobahighlandgathering.org/.Traditional Scottish Country dancing and socializing. Scottish market vendors.We welcome Volunteers. Call: 204-794-6587 See: manitobahighlandgathering.org Clans may gather at Legacy Park in East Selkirk or we may be Virtual! Triple S Fair & Rodeo CANCELED for 2021 Triple"S" Fair and Rodeo and Children's Festival at: selkirkfairandrodeo.com Home and Heritage displays. Sunday: afternoon Rodeo. See the vendors all weekend. Call: 204-757-7901 year-round or 204-485-4854 May-Nov. or visit: selkirkfairandrodeo.com 8 Manitoba’s Interlake Eriksdale Annual Creamery Days Fair & Rodeo Photo: M. Van Soelen Singer at the “I AM Festival” Photo courtesy of I AM Festival Arborg Horse Show Icelandic Festival of Manitoba By Arborg Agricultural Fair July 30th - August 2nd , 2021 July 10, 2021 This Star Celebration has a history of 131 years Held at the Silver Community Centre, of serving up Icelandic culture & heritage as Manitoba’s longest east off of Hwy 7, south of Arborg running cultural festival & the 2nd longest running cultural This Horse Show is for Participants only in 2021. festival in North America. Once you attend, you’ll see why! Even The Horse Show will start at 9:00am, on July 10th. in 2020 with COVID a Virtual Celebration was held! For 2021 it is unsure how the Festival will look…but they will be here for a Annual Arborg AG Fair and Rodeo celebration of Icelandic heritage through song, food, prose, and Due to COVID restrictions the Annual Arborg fun! “Islendingadagurinn”– try saying that fast – is one of AG Fair and Rodeo will be CANCELED for 2021. Manitoba’s best-attended festivals and a hit with all ages. Watch online for updates. Reenactments of Viking fighting with a Viking Village to tour. Visit: agsociety.net Email: admin@agsociety. net Huge Monday parade, along with a rooftop concert, a folk fest, Call: 204-642-2700 [GPS-N 50 50.825 W097 13.453] daily pancake breakfasts, arts & crafts sale, sand castle competitions, beach volleyball, rides for the kids and more. Gimli Film Festival Schedule of events at: icelandicfestival.com. Around Gimli. July 21st - 25th , 2021 Call: 204-642-7417 [GPS -N50 37.853 W096 59.171] Another five days of summer memories as the Gimli Film Festival celebrates it's 21st year. Due I AM Festival to COVID some parts will be virtual as in 2020. Aug 13th - 15th, 2021 There is some shows outdoors with proper - 6 miles west & 1.5 miles south of Teulon social distancing, perhaps the signature 35’ After a year off due to Pandemic, we’re celebrating our 5th year! screen in Lake Winnipeg.This is the largest film The I Am Festival team is sending out their highest intentions that festival between Toronto & the Rockies. Call: we’ll be able to gather safely this year.The event is designed to 204-642-8846. See: www.gimlifilm.com provide a space for participants to connect with nature, connect with themselves and connect with a community of individuals interested Fisher River Cree Nation Homecoming in bettering themselves. Something we need now more than ever. August 2021 The weekend is meant to let you unplug and spend intentional time No plans to hold this event at time of printing. with yourself as you participate in workshops, classes and night time This Community Celebration marks the campfires. It’s likely space is limited due to pandemic restrictions, so anniversary of the settlement at Fisher River, a follow us on Facebook for updates. See: facebook.com/iamfestival time of family gatherings. Sending love as we #spreadLove and #staySafe. WATCH for updates: www.fisherriver.com or contact: 204-645-3733 Virtual Gimli Film Viking at Festival Icelandic Festival of Manitoba www.interlaketourism.com 9 Annual Mini Threshermen’s Reunion Photo: M. Van Soelen Teulon Truck & Tractor Pull Photo: M. Van Soelen Stonewall Quarry Days Teulon Fair & Rodeo August 13th - 15th, 2021 August 21st & 22nd, 2021 At the time of printing there are no current Teulon Rodeo presents its 8th Annual Rodeo. Featuring plans for 2021 Quarry Days.