Manitoba, Canada Listed as a top 10 region in 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 Manitoba, Canada Listed as a top 10 region in ACTIVITIES FOR ALL SEASONS • BEACHES • FISHING • CAMPING • TRAILS • PARKS • GOLF COURSES • GEOCACHING RESTAURANTS & BAKERIES • SHOPPING • ART • CULTURE • HISTORICAL SITES • HERITAGE CHURCHES • MUSEUMS NATURE & WILDLIFE VIEWING • FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES • EVENTS • ADVENTURE • PLUS… SO MUCH MORE! Contents “You’re Invited” 9 2019 Manitoba’s Interlake “Interlake Gems” 14 Travel Guide is presented to you by “Outdoor Magic” 16 Interlake Tourism Association Interlake Tourism Association Nature & Wildlife Viewing 16 Phone: 204-322-5378 Toll Free: 1-877-468-3752 [email protected] interlaketourism.com Wild Wanderings 18 Creative Manager Gail McDonald Birding in the Interlake 22 Design S.Thompson Designs Inc. Story Writer Shel Zolkewich Hitting the Trails 24 Content Writer Gail McDonald Advertising Sales Gail McDonald Geocaching 29 Administration Gail McDonald Photography Ashern Pioneer Museum Fishing & Hunting 30 Guy Barrett Pat Bazan Beaches, Lakes & Parks Jacques Bourgeois 32 Ila Buchanan Riding the Waves Francesco Buffone 38 City of Selkirk Sherry Giesbrecht Interlake Golf Courses 42 Gimli Yacht Club Paul Hammer Halloween Hauntings 43 Ben Hewson Heather Hinam Winter Wonderland 44 I AM Festival Icelandic Festival of Manitoba Interlake Tourism “Reflections of the Past” 47 Carey Lee JB Photography Links at the Lake G & CC Historical Sites & Museums 50 Andrew Nelson Erin Parsons Other Fascinating Interlake Heritage 57 Peguis Restoration Committee Roxi’s by the Red Heritage Churches 58 Sherry Rozecki RM of Grahamdale SHL Images “The Arts Alive” 62 Skinners Locks Market Fraser Stewart St. Andrews Rectory Shaun Thompson “Larger Than Life” 65 Town of Stonewall Shel Zolkewich “Tasty Temptations” 66 Special Thanks to Interlake Tourism Association members for their contributions: Heather Hinam of Second Nature - Adventures in “Fresh Local Foods” 76 Discovery, Dave Roberts [formerly of Manitoba Sustainable Development], Gerry Hammond of Spruce Sands RV Resort, Jacques Bourgeois of “In Our Communities” 77 Oak Hammock Marsh Front Cover Photo Credit: Oak Hammock Marsh “Seek It, Find It, Gotta Have It!” 77 Thank you to all individuals and communities that Peek into our Communities submitted information to assist ITA is bringing you 82 this Travel Ideas Guide. If information is missing or incorrect please submit materials, additions or corrections for future editions to Interlake Tourism “Where You’ll Stay” 94 Association (address above) ©2019 Interlake Tourism Association - All rights reserved. “Events” 102 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 the express written permission of the association. Information Map of Interlake 111 in this guide is obtained from a number of sources, believed to be correct at the time of publication however, this may be 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 2019 Manitoba’s Interlake Travel Guide of Manitoba is presented to you by Interlake Tourism Association Manitoba’s Interlake is a Interlake Tourism Association Phone: 204-322-5378 Toll Free: 1-877-468-3752 tourism destination of choice! [email protected] Visit: interlaketourism.com 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 Plan your Vacation with our Itinerary See: travelmb.ca/en/ Interlake Tourism information Interlake Guides and Tourism Maps interlaketourism.com 1-877-468-3752 May your times be filled with Interlake Radio – CJ 107 cj107radio.com laughter & fond memories! Wake at Sunset, Lake Manitoba Photo: S. Giesbrecht Shel Zolkewich Shel writes about food, Thank you for the continued support and assistance travel and the outdoors when she’s not given to the Interlake Tourism Association by Travel eating, on the road or playing outside. She’s Manitoba and the Province of Manitoba under a marketing consultant and freelance writer specializing in outdoor pursuits including Minister B. Pedersen, of Growth, Enterprise and Trade fishing, hunting and hiking. Department. As we continue working together we are building a strong Rural Manitoba tourism industry! www.shelzolkewich.com www.facebook.com/shelzolkewich twitter.com/shelzolkewich [email protected] 6 Manitoba’s Interlake Arborg Rodeo Triple S Fair & Rodeo Singer at “I AM Festival” Photo: Carey Lee Photo courtesy of Triple S Fair & Rodeo Photo courtesy of I AM Festival Lakeside Quilters Show & Sale - Gimli Arborg Fair & Rodeo June 1st & 2nd, 2019 - Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4 July 19th -21st, 2019 at Silver Community Centre, Quilters - skilled & talented women & men that make ART east off of Hwy 7, south of Arborg from fabric! Enjoy the quilted items, from large to small, learn Friday evening enjoy "Sweet Ride with a Steak BBQ" from the experts at classes, purchase from quilting supply Performance and Parts Swap. Saturday & Sunday see vendors, vote for your favourite- the public determine the Stage show, Barrel Racing, Rodeo, Motocross,Tractor Pull, winners. Proceeds go to community charities. Children's entertainers, Circus, Prairie Exotics, Craft/Vendors. At: Gimli Recreation Centre - 45 Centennial Road Saturday night concert/dance with “Frankie and The Poor Boys”Band, (CCR Tribute and Classic Rock).Visit: Email: [email protected] agsociety.net. 204-642-2700. Email: [email protected] See: facebook.com/lakeside.quilters.54 [GPS-N 50 50.825 W097 13.453] 67th Lundar Agricultural Fair Gimli Film Festival June 14th & 15th, 2019 July 24th-29th, 2019 With a large tractor pull, free grandstand entertainment Another five days of summer memories as the Gimli & Saturday parade Lundar is a FUN place in June. Observe Film Festival showcases over 100 feature films, the 4-H Cattle Show and action and see what makes a documentaries and short films from Manitoba, Canada winner. Miss Interlake Pageant plus a 2 day Midway. and abroad in Gimli, Manitoba. Hosting film industry Home Living Exhibits, Horse Show Friday. workshops and social events at multiple venues adds Call: 204-278-3255 Visit: lundarfair.com to the creative experience. Free evening screenings on a 35-foot screen perched above the beautiful waters 53rd Annual Manitoba Highland Gathering of Lake Winnipeg. Four indoor screening locations. June 22nd & 23rd, 2019 Largest film festival between Toronto & the Rockies. Clans gather at Legacy Park in East Selkirk celebrating the Call: 204-642-8846. See:gimlifilm.com sights, sounds and Scottish culture and heritage! Enjoy the Fisher River Cree Nation Homecoming Gathering of the Clans, including the Clan Sinclair Canada's July 28th, 2019 50th Reunion & visit by the Hereditary Chieftan. Join us for our 15th Community Celebration marking Highland Dance competitions, Piping & Drumming, Heavy the anniversary of the settlement at Fisher River.Their Games along with the 27th Annual Provincial Canoe & Kayak Treaty Days are the week ahead of this, full of family championships. Scottish foods, exhibits of Highland cattle, activities, the Grey Cloud Women Memorial Annual Wee Heavy games & fun for the entire family. Traditional Powwow follows the Celebration, annual York Boat Races, Scottish Country dancing and socializing. Scottish market concerts, food stands and more, it is a time of family vendors.We welcome Volunteers. Call: 204-794-6587 gatherings. fisherriver.com or contact: 204-645-3733 See: manitobahighlandgathering.org LOTS Triple S Fair & Rodeo OF FUN July 12th - 14th, 2019 Triple"S" Fair and Rodeo and Children's Festival - three days of fun and activities at Selkirk Park Agricultural Grounds, marking 141 years of operation for the Agricultural Society. Friday night features are demolition Derby; Live Band in the EVENTS 2019 Beer Gardens Friday and Saturday nights; Saturday and ALL HELD AT SILVER COMMUNITY CENTRE GROUNDS Sunday features – Semi Pro rodeo, Quad & Truck Mud • BBQ Fundraisers in Noventis Parking Lot - May 17, 2019 bogging, midway rides, dog shows, entertainment for all. • Fair, Rodeo, & Antique Tractor Pull - July 19 - 21, 2019 Home and Heritage displays. Sunday: afternoon Rodeo. • Horse Show - July 28, 2019 • Fun Tractor Pull - Sept 29, 2019 See the vendors all weekend. Call: 204-757-7901 year-round • Annual Fall Supper - Nov. 2, 2019 or 204-485-4854 May-Nov. or visit: selkirkfairandrodeo.com Visit www.agsociety.net for details www.interlaketourism.com 9 Manitoba Highland Gathering Threshing at Ashern Museum St. Laurent Metis Days August 2nd - 4th, 2019 Saturday: Parade (Float & Bicycle),Youth softball Tournament with some former players. Miss Metis Interlake Pageant, Metis Talent Show (jigging, fiddling, singing, and dance), Metis Traditional Games, Kids Games (face painting, bouncy houses, magic show),Silent Auction and Social Evening. Sunday: Mass, Pancake Breakfast, Mudbogging. Vendors on site. Contact: [email protected] Icelandic Festival of Manitoba Arborg Tractor