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his guide is published by the CDEM (Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities) and Joie de Vivre Manitoba, its tourism sector. Joie de Vivre Manitoba was established to encourage, stimulate and coordinate the economic development of the tourism sector within the bilingual municipalities of Manitoba. It believes in the added value of the French language within the tourism industry of Manitoba and its contribution to the province’s economy. Joie de Vivre also highlights the value of these

A - Travel Manitoba Convention & Visitors Bureau B - Nilo Manalo

municipalities, their unique FrancoManitoban heritage and the special tourist products they offer.

CDEM gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba. It is also a partner of Western Economic Diversification Canada and a member of the national network RDÉE Canada.

CDEM makes every attempt to keep this guide as accurate as possible, but cannot be held responsible for errors which may have occurred.

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CONTENTS Introduction............................................. 4 Tourist Information Centres ��������������������� 6 Manitoba’s Must-Do’s................................ 8 Signature Experiences............................13 Land of Riel Winnipeg.............................14 LaVérendrye’s Shores North East ����������24 Old Dawson South East...........................26 Colourful Prairies South..........................28 Between Two Lakes North.......................33 Spotlight on the Valley South West ��������34 Wild Open Spaces North West ����������������38 Trans-Canada Trail..................................39 Embrrr-acing Winter...............................40

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DISCOVER M A N I T O B A’ S J O I E D E V I V R E !

A feast for your eyes!

Music to your ears!

ome discover the natural beauty of Manitoba: spectacular sunrises, glistening lakes, magnificent sandy beaches and nature untouched by the spoils of modern life. See the polar bears of Churchill, situated in the northern area of the province, or marvel at the eerie dance of the northern lights.

The possibilities are endless!

Come sing, dance and celebrate with us! In Winnipeg, the cultural capital of Canada, and elsewhere in Manitoba, a vibrant artistic community is yours to discover with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Winnipeg Art Gallery, the St. Boniface Museum, musical groups of every genre and numerous theatre groups, including the French-language Cercle Molière, Canada’s oldest theatre company.

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Manitoba is renowned for its many festivals.

Every year, Winnipeg plays host to over 130 festivals and special events. These include the Winnipeg Folk Festival; Folklorama, the largest multicultural festival in North America, attracting artists and spectators from across the globe; and the Festival du Voyageur, the largest winter festival in Western Canada. Dubbed the “world’s largest kitchen party”, the Festival du Voyageur is a celebration of FrancoManitoban culture, heritage and joie de vivre. It is no coincidence that you’ll find the words “Friendly Manitoba” on our license plates!

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isit the provincial capital Winnipeg, a city famous for its cosmopolitan arts scene, high-end boutiques and restaurants to please any palate. Enjoy the warm welcome of the province’s rural communities, who are proud of their culture and rich heritage. They invite you to discover their unique history by visiting local museums and historic sites, such as the Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, where interpreters tell Manitoba’s story from the perspective of the First Nations, the voyageurs, the Métis and the colonists who settled in the area in the late 1800s.

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Get a whiff of Manitoba’s great outdoors!

Savour Frenchspeaking Manitoba’s joie de vivre!

Set off for adventure! Breathe the fresh air and explore the spectacular wildlife and natural attractions of Manitoba.

There are more than 650,000 kilometres to explore, and more than 150 parks and 100,000 lakes to discover. Camp at St. Malo Provincial Park, fish on the edge of Lake Manitoba in St. Laurent, or go crosscountry skiing in St. Georges. Marvel at the annual migration of garter snakes in Narcisse, and that of the Canada geese at Oak Hammock Marsh. Admire the Red River Valley’s farmlands and the patchwork fields of the Pembina Valley region. Winter or summer, there is always plenty to do – where to start is up to you!

Winnipeg may the proud culinary capital of Canada and boast the highest number of restaurants per capita of all North American cities, but French-speaking Manitoba serves up its own brand of joie de vivre. The best way to experience it is to bask in the warm hospitality and poignant history of Manitoba’s Francophones. You will be impressed by the vibrancy of the community’s villages, scattered mostly across the southern Manitoba, from St. Lazare in the west, to St. Georges in the east, through to Winnipeg and its Francophone neighbourhoods of St. Boniface, St. Vital and St. Norbert. See the Red River

Valley Floods Interpretive Centre in Ste. Agathe, the charming small church in Ste. Geneviève and the Manitoba Dairy Museum in St. Claude. In the spring, be sure to catch the sugaring-off season in St-Pierre-Jolys, the only place in Manitoba where real maple syrup is produced. And don’t miss the Saint-JeanBaptiste festivities in La Broquerie in the month of June!

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CENTRES WINNIPEG Explore Manitoba Centre Located in the heart of Winnipeg at The Forks, the Explore Manitoba Centre is a permanent theme pavilion with incredible displays and exhibits that give both visitors and residents alike a true sense of the diversity and grandeur of Manitoba. The Explore Manitoba Centre also serves as a full-service information centre, providing visitors with information on Manitoba and Winnipeg.

Did you know that this is also where the Yellowhead Highway begins?

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Open daily: Mid-May to Labour Day, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., September to May, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

21 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg T (204) 927-7838 W travelmanitoba.com

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Tourisme Riel

The Parks Canada kiosk located in the Explore Manitoba Centre at The Forks features information on Canada’s national parks and national historic sites in Manitoba and across the country.

Open daily from May long weekend until Labour Day. Bilingual services.

Tourisme Riel operates year-round. During the summer months, it operates 3 other centres, one at the St. Norbert Heritage Park, another at the St. Boniface Cathedral and one on the Esplanade Bridge.

Services include developing francophone tourism products and services, as well as promoting the various attractions, historical sites and tourist activities in the francophone Riel region. Tourism Riel also provides guided walking tours and GPS adventures and sells tourism merchandise.

401 - 25 Forks Market Rd., Winnipeg T 1 (888) 773-8888 W pc.gc.ca

219 Provencher Blvd., St. Boniface T (204) 233-8343 or 1 (866) 808-8338 W tourismeriel.com

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Tourism Winnipeg Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. year-round, Monday to Friday.

300 - 259 Portage Ave., Winnipeg T (204) 943-1970 or 1 (800) 665-0204 W tourismwinnipeg.com

Manitoba Provincial Parks 200 Saulteaux Cres., Winnipeg T (204) 945-6784 or 1 (800) 214-6497 W manitobaparks.com

CANADA/UNITEDSTATES BORDER Highway 75 Emerson The tourist information centre is open Mid-May to Labour Day, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily and September to mid-May, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday to Monday.

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Highway 10 Boissevain The centre is open Mid-May to Labour Day, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.

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MANITOBA/ ONTARIO BOUNDARY Highway 1 The centre is open Mid-May to Labour Day, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily and Labour Day to Thanksgiving Day weekend, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Highway 1 The centre is open Mid-May to Labour Day, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.

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Highways 16 & 83 The centre is open Mid-May to Labour Day, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.

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CULTURE & HERITAGE A St. Boniface Cathedral is the most prominent and impressive monument in St. Boniface. Come study the distinctive architecture of the present-day cathedral that was constructed within the ruins of the oldest basilica of Western Canada.

190 De la Cathédrale Ave., St. Boniface T (204) 233-7304 W cathedralestboniface.mb.ca

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C Visit the shops, see the sights and enjoy all there is to discover at the crossroads of culture and history at the Forks National Historic Site, where the Red and Assiniboine meet.

105 Waterfront Drive, Winnipeg T (204) 942-6302 or 1 (888) 942-6302 W theforks.com

B The building that now houses the Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum* served as the first hospital in Western Canada and is also a symbol of the missionary work accomplished in the West by Catholic communities. The Museum is particularly proud of its exhibit on Louis Riel.

494 Taché Ave., St. Boniface T (204) 237-4500 W msbm.mb.ca E C - Brent Bellamy D - Dan Harper F,I,L - Travel Manitoba Convention & Visitors Bureau G - Parks Canada & G. Kopelow J - Travel Manitoba Convention & Visitors Bureau & Robyn Hanson

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D Travel back in time and experience the life of the voyageurs during the fur trade era. Fort Gibraltar is a replica of the original fort built by the North West Company in 1809-1810.

866 St. Joseph St., St. Boniface T (204) 237-7692 W fortgibraltar.com

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St. Joseph Museum? A village within a village! Take a stroll through one of its many restored buildings, which include houses, a school, a stable, a smithy and a general store.

25 Brais Blvd., St. Joseph T (204) 737-2244 W museestjoseph.ca

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F Come be inspired by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The Museum features 11 galleries, guided tours, interactive experiences, thoughtprovoking tours and creative use of mobile technology.

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H See how the dairy industry has evolved at the Manitoba Dairy Museum.

Imagine you are a pioneer and learn how cream and butter were made at that time.

164 Jobin Ave., St. Claude T (204) 379-2156 or (204) 379-2228 W stclaude.ca or historicplaces.ca

85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg T (204) 289-2000 or 1 (877) 877-6037 W humanrights.ca G Experience the Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site*, North America’s only restored stone fort from the fur trade era. Costumed guides will be delighted to show you around.

I The Manitoba Museum is famous for its representation of Manitoba’s rich and vibrant history, its planetarium and its science exhibits.

190 Rupert St., Winnipeg T (204) 956-2830 W manitobamuseum.ca

5925 Highway 9, St. Andrews T (204) 785-6050 W pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/mb/ fortgarry/index.aspx

J The Maison Gabrielle-Roy*, which featured prominently in the FrenchCanadian author’s works, is a must-see.

Visit the attic where Gabrielle Roy spent countless hours in meditation and the famous dormer that she immortalized in her novels.

375 Deschambault St., St. Boniface T (204) 231-3853 W maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca K Give yourself the gift of a guided tour of Old St. Boniface, the heart of Manitoba’s francophone community.

Founded in 1818, St. Boniface is also the birthplace of Louis Riel, Métis leader and founding father of Manitoba. This neighbourhood has over 35 designated historic sites to discover.

St. Boniface T (204) 233-8343 or 1 (866) 808-8338 W tourismeriel.com

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450 Broadway, Winnipeg T (204) 989-9630 W heartlandtravel.ca

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OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES A Oak Hammock Marsh gives you the chance to explore an internationally designated wetland where almost 300 species of birds can be observed. Guided tours are offered by canoe, foot or snowshoe, depending on the season.

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Grand Marais T 1 (866) 626-4862 W manitobaparks.com

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C Come face-to-face with a polar bear, lose yourself in the sculpture garden, ride a steam engine or relax in the extensive greens spaces of the Assiniboine Park & Zoo*.

2595 Roblin Boulevard T (204) 927-6000 W assiniboinepark.ca D Each of Canada’s national parks represents one of Canada’s distinct natural regions. Spanning 3,000 km2, Manitoba’s Riding Mountain National Park* is characterized by boreal forest and the unique landscapes of its aspen parkland forest and fescue grasslands.

Wasagaming T (204) 848-7275 W pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/mb/ riding/index.aspx

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G A natural oasis within the city of Winnipeg, FortWhyte Alive* is bursting with life and activity, and offers interpretive programming and an educational environment. The bison safari makes for an unforgettable experience.

1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg T (204) 989-8355 W fortwhyte.org

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South Cypress T 1 (888) 482-2267 W manitobaparks.com I E Rushing rivers, crystal-clear deep lakes, fine sandy beaches and the fresh scent of jack pines: all this and more await you at Whiteshell Provincial Park*.

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world, Churchill is also known as a beluga whale watching hotspot, a birder’s paradise, and one of the best places to experience the northern lights.

T (204) 927-7838 or 1 (800) 565-0040 W everythingchurchill.com

I Discover the magic of Bois-desEsprits, a forest along the Seine River that is home to many bird, deer and beaver habitats. You will be captivated by the sculptures carved into the trunks of dead trees, including the legendary Woody.

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Cercle Molière, is proud to showcase the talents of many Franco-Manitoban actors and playwrights.

340 Provencher Blvd., St. Boniface T (204) 233-8053 W lecerclemoliere.com B Welcome to Papillon Creations! Here,

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antiques, scrap metal and reclaimed materials are transformed into artistic creations for the home and garden.

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133 Dawson Rd., Ste. Anne T (204) 801-5095 or (204) 801-5675 W papilloncreations.ca

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219 Provencher Blvd., St. Boniface T (204) 237-5964 W maisondesartistes.mb.ca D The Winnipeg Art Gallery* is a place of learning, discovery and inspiration.

Its collection of Inuit art is the world’s largest, showcasing nearly 11,000 pieces.

300 Memorial Blvd., Winnipeg T (204) 786-6641 W wag.ca E The Centre culturel francomanitobain (CCFM) is recognized as a cultural centre and the heart of French cultural life in Manitoba. The CCFM is the community’s primary resource for French-language cultural and artistic activities of every variety.

T (204) 233-8972 W ccfm.mb.ca

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EXPERIENCES A BIRD IN THE HAND PATHWAY OF THE VOYAGEUR Oak Hammock Marsh & Interpretive Centre Unfurl your fingers and let that wild bird fly free! Do what the experts do. Be part of important research by banding a real, live bird after you’ve learned why Oak Hammock Marsh is such an important stop on its migration path.

Feel its feathers flutter in your gently closed palms a second before the moment of release. Smell the blooming wildflowers of the wetland as you dip, dip and swing your paddle over the side of a long and lean Voyageur canoe. You’re inside the marsh now, not standing on the fringe looking in. Let the bow push the bulrushes aside to reveal a red-winged blackbird perched on a cattail; a muskrat leaving a watery trail of its zigzag path. Train your ears to separate the species. Is that a whitethroated sparrow or a Franklin’s gull?

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Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge The float plane touches down in the waters of Atikaki Provincial Wilderness Park. First up is an excursion to learn the secrets to wilderness fishing and how to prepare a traditional shore lunch. Then it’s a hike along a historic portage where fur traders once walked. Along the way you see ancient pictographs and learn about the history of Aikens Lake, the Gammons River and the Bloodvein River—The Pathways of the Voyageurs. You keep your camera ready for a chance to snap a picture of a moose, black bear, caribou, beaver or muskrat. The treetops are alive with a rhapsody of bird calls. Then you return to the lodge for an evening of French-Canadian and Métis cuisine, storytelling and song. Night falls, but the day’s adventure is not done yet. You and your party head out for a spectacular star walk.

You and nature have never been so close.

THE LAZY BEAR WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE Lazy Bear Lodge Welcome to Churchill, Manitoba—the beluga whale and polar bear capital of the world, iconic Arctic outpost and staging point for an eight-day fullyguided exploration of Canada’s northern landscapes, wildlife and cultures. Via Lazy Bear Lodge’s Wilderness Expedition, adventure becomes accessible and the Arctic comes alive. Spot polar bears lumbering through tundra berries. Kayak for three days along a remote waterway.

Snorkel with friendly beluga whales. Learn of the region’s fur trader and First Nations history. Cosy up in Manitoba’s largest log cabin lodge. Discover the secrets of Canada’s north—and go wild in the Arctic.

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A PRAIRIE LEGACY: THE BISON AND ITS PEOPLE Fort Whyte Alive A short drive from downtown Winnipeg, at FortWhyte Alive, jump into a van, swing open the sliding door and get an up-close view of 30 grunting, munching herbivores - bison - the largest animal to roam the North American landscape. Meet Charlie, the herd’s bull, weighing in at over 900 kg (1984 lbs). Step into old prairie life. See

how Aboriginals, Métis, Voyageurs and pioneers lived alongside bison. Follow your guide to a Plains Cree tipi. See and feel artifacts made from bison like a spoon fashioned from a horn. Outside, try your aim at tossing the atlatl, a hunting spear/ thrower. Head to a sod-roofed home that pioneers shared with their oxen on cold winter nights. Paddle a Voyageur canoe on the lake and imagine portaging 82 kg

(181 lbs) of fur bundles. Learn to snowshoe in winter, another form of pioneer travel borrowed from the First Nations Peoples.

Then settle around a campfire and sip wild herb tea with bannock baked over hot coals. It’s the perfect end to a half-day of quintessentially Canadian experiences.

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These four Signature Experiences are offered in French and English. For a complete listing visit caen-keepexploring.canada.travel

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HISTORIC SITES & ATTRACTIONS St. Boniface Cathedral One of St. Boniface’s most striking landmarks, the St. Boniface Cathedral, attracts thousands of visitors each year!

Discover the unique architecture of the present-day Cathedral built inside the ruins of the oldest basilica in Western Canada.

Centre culturel franco-Manitobain, CCFM The CCFM is a focal point for French cultural life in Winnipeg. The CCFM features an art gallery, a restaurant, two concert halls and a French movie theater. The CCFM is a frequent host to live entertainment from classical to pop and jazz. There’s always something happening at the CCFM! 340 Provencher Blvd., St. Boniface T (204) 233-8972 W ccfm.mb.ca

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190 de la Cathédrale Ave., St. Boniface T (204) 233-7304 W cathedralestboniface.mb.ca

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St. Norbert Arts Centre This guesthouse, or hôtellerie as it was known at the time, was originally built in 1912 by the Trappist monks to lodge visitors of the monastery. It was renovated and restored before reopening in 1991.

Today the guesthouse is home to an arts centre. The architecture of the building includes a mansard roof and dormers, and its wood frame is typical of religious buildings of the time period.

100 Des Ruines St., St. Norbert T 204-269-0564 W www.snac.mb.ca

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Fort Gibraltar Take a step back in time and experience the life of Voyageurs during the fur trade era. Fort Gibraltar is a reproduction of the original fort built by the Northwest Company in 1809-1810. It played a key role in the legendary rivalry and struggle between the two giants of the fur trade: the Northwest and Hudson’s Bay companies.

866 St. Joseph St., St. Boniface T (204) 237-7692 W fortgibraltar.com

Riel House is a national historic site that pays tribute to the famous Métis leader, Louis Riel. It has been restored and furnished as it was in 1886, six months after Riel’s death. Learn more about the life and achievements of Manitoba’s founding father and his family in the house where his body lay in state following his execution for his role in the Northwest Rebellion.

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La Maison des artistes visuels francophones is dedicated to the development of Francophone visual artists and to defending their interests.

La Maison features their work in both its contemporary art gallery and community gallery. Visitors can also admire some of their work by strolling through La Maison des artistes’ wonderful sculpture garden.

Gabrielle-Roy House Gabrielle Roy’s childhood home is an important symbol that often finds its way in the great Franco-Canadian author’s works. Her books and their descriptions allow us to picture the home as it was during the period in which Gabrielle Roy lived there. For example, this house, where she was born in 1909 and resided for almost 28 years, is the setting for Street of Riches (translated from the original Rue Deschambault). Gabrielle spent her entire childhood there, as well as the beginning of her adult life.

375 Deschambault St., St. Boniface T (204) 231-3853 W maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca

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Royal Canadian Mint Every single Canadian circulation coin is produced here – literally billions each year. The Mint also makes billions of coins for more than 75 countries around the world. Visit the boutique to add to your coin collection, or discover the wonders of high-speed, high-volume coin production.

520 Lagimodière Blvd., St. Vital T (204) 983-6429 or 1 (877) 974-6468 W mint.ca

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Canadian Museum for Human Rights The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the first national museum to be built in nearly half a century, and the first outside the National Capital Region. The Museum features 11 galleries, guided tours, interactive experiences, thoughtprovoking tours and use of mobile technology.

85, Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg T (204) 289-2000 or 1 (877) 877-6037 W droitsdelapersonne.ca

St. Boniface Museum Built by the Grey Nuns from 1846 to 1851, the St. Boniface Museum lays claim as Winnipeg’s oldest building. The Museum first served as a hospital, the first in Western Canada, and remains a symbol of the missionary work done by Manitoba’s catholic religious communities. Today, the Museum boasts an impressive collection of artifacts representing the life and culture of Manitoba’s francophone and Métis communities, and includes a special exhibit on Louis Riel.

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Place Saint-Norbert At the site of the former orphanage (1905-1948), managed by the Misericordia Sisters, the Saint-Norbert Heritage Group gathered a former butcher shop, a log house, a Red River cart and the La Barrière monument. This monument, which recalls the events of 1869-1870, replaced a simple cross of yesteryear bearing Father Ritchot’s inscription “Le doigt de Dieu est ici” (The finger of God is here). Here, Riel’s followers had erected a wooden barricade that prevented access to the colony by the governor appointed by Canada.

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BOUTIQUES Au bonheur d'occasion The gift shop Au bonheur d’occasion carries a variety of items, among which are new and used books written by Gabrielle Roy, books about Gabrielle Roy and her works, as well as other souvenirs.

375 Deschambault St., St. Boniface T (204) 231-3853 W maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca

Bijou Treasures Bijou Treasures specializes in creating distinctive jewelry, using unique and rare gemstones. Its artists combine knowledge of the finest materials and craftsmanship from the east with a western flair for contemporary design.

190 Provencher Blvd., St. Boniface T (204) 233-9722 W bijoutreasures.com

Royal Canadian Mint Boutique The boutique offers unique collectable coins, clothing and a wide selection of souvenirs.

520 Lagimodière Blvd., St. Vital T (204) 983-6429 or toll-free 1 (877) 974-6488 W monnaie.ca

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found fame at important events such as the Golden Globes, the 2010 Winter Olympics and the Toronto Film Festival.

Go window-shopping, or better yet, sit down and grab a coffee and one of Constance Popp’s succulent creations.

180 Provencher Blvd., St. Boniface T (204) 897-0689 W artisanchocolates.ca

La Boutique Du Livre St. Boniface Museum Store Pick up a Voyageur or Métis souvenir at the souvenir and gift shop located in the historic St. Boniface museum, the oldest building in the City of Winnipeg.

494 Taché Ave., St. Boniface T (204) 237-4500 W msbm.mb.ca/fr/gift-shop

Voyageur Boutique The Festival du Voyageur is the largest winter celebration in all of Western Canada. Visit its boutique, open yearround, to find souvenirs from the Festival and items inspired by the fur trade era.

233 Provencher Blvd., St. Boniface T (204) 237-7692 W heho.ca

Constance Popp This Winnipeg confectionery produces veritable works of art for all occasions.

Made using Manitoba-produced ingredients, Constance Popp chocolates mix modern and traditional elements with local flavours. Constance Popp has

La Boutique du Livre offers its clients a wide array of entertainment products for the whole family: books, magazines, computer programs, DVDs, educational games and greeting cards. Nicole and Antoine Coudière are French-language educational resource specialists and will be pleased to recommend Francophone musicians, singers, and authors from Manitoba, from Canada, and from around the world.

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Real Deals Real Deals offers unique products at an affordable price. The new store features furniture and household items to help you make your home the warm and welcoming place of your dreams.

Open from Thursday to Sunday 3525 Pembina Hwy., St. Norbert T (204) 269-4242 W realdeals.net

Wayne Arthur Gallery The Wayne Arthur Art Gallery showcases many of Manitoba’s best artists and features art for every taste. You’ll find sculptures, pottery, jewellery, glass, photography and more.

186 Provencher Blvd., St. Boniface T (204) 477-5249 W waynearthurgallery.com

129 B Marion St., St. Boniface T (204) 237-3395 or 1 (888) 712-8389 W boutiquedulivre.com

Librairie à la Page At the Librairie à la Page, you will find books and music by Franco-Manitoban artists and authors and from a variety of backgrounds. The store offers a varied selection of children’s books, literature, CDs, DVDs, magazines, board games and greeting cards.

200 Provencher Blvd., St. Boniface T (204) 233-7223

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ENTERTAINMENT Le Cercle Molière Canada’s oldest theatre company, the Cercle Molière provides a pleasant atmosphere and exceptional theatre programming that regularly showcases the talents of Franco-Manitoban actors and playwrights.

Guided Walking Tour of Old St. Boniface

During the summer, Theatre in the Cemetery presents: “In Riel’s Footsteps: a guided tour with a twist. Important events and historical figures from Manitoba’s history will come to life before your eyes and show you the evolution of the small colony that developed into the metropolis we know today.

Find out about the people, the buildings and events that have shaped today’s St. Boniface. This guided walking tour will help you discover the unique architecture, atmosphere and charm of a vibrant community that reflects both the determination and joie de vivre of Franco-Manitobans. The tours are available all summer long and upon request.

190 de la Cathédrale Ave., St. Boniface T 1 (866) 808-8338 W theatredanslecimetiere.com

LaVérendrye Bowling This 16-lane ten-pin bowling alley’s pro-shop is operated by none other than two-time world champion Mike Schmidt.

Snack counter and licensed bar on site.

614 Des Meurons St., St. Boniface T (204) 237-4137 W laverendryebowling.ca

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Theatre in the Cemetery

340 Provencher Blvd., St. Boniface T (204) 233-8053 W lecerclemoliere.com

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS Bois-Des-Esprits (2 Km) Discover the magic of Bois-des-Esprits, a forest along the Seine River that is home to many birds, deer and beavers. You will be captivated by the sculptures carved into the trunks of dead trees, including the legendary Woody.

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St. Norbert Farmers’ Market Welcome to Manitoba’s largest and bestknown farmers’ market. For over twenty years, the Market has offered locally grown produce, delicious fresh baking, home-style jams and honey. It also offers homespun crafts such as jewellery, toys and furniture. The Market has become a true gathering place for residents and visitors alike.

3414 Pembina Hwy., St. Norbert T (204) 275-8349 W stnorbertfarmersmarket.ca

Elzéar-Goulet Park This park was created to honour Elzéar Goulet, a Métis martyr and member of Louis Riel’s forces. The park is located near the spot Elzéar Goulet was killed on the banks of the Red River, at the corner of Taché Avenue and Provencher Boulevard.

St. Boniface

La Barrière Park La Barrière Park is a perfect destination for outdoor activities such as canoeing, fishing, hiking, cycling and cross-country skiing.

4403 Waverley Street, St. Norbert T (204) 986-7623

LagimodièreGaboury Park

St. Léon Gardens This quaint francophone outdoor market is a must-see for those who seek fresh, locally grown, fruits, vegetables, flowers and bedding plants. Open from May to the end of September, you’ll find everything you need to taste the pleasures of summer.

419 St. Mary’s Rd., St. Vital T (204) 237-7216 W stleongardens.com

Jean-Baptiste Lagimodière was given this land by Lord Selkirk in recognition of the trip he made from the Red River to Montréal on foot, to inform the Governor that a conflict was brewing between the Hudson’s Bay Company and the North West Company. He and his wife MarieAnne Gaboury were the first couple of European descent to settle in Western Canada, and their original homestead became the birthplace of their grandson Louis Riel.

Located along the Seine River Aubert St., St. Boniface

Provencher Park Featuring many century-old oak trees, this park is situated on the south side of Provencher Boulevard. Park amenities include a playground, a public pool, and baseball and soccer fields.

St. Boniface

Trappist Monastery Provincial Park Discover the life of the Trappist monks.

Ruins are all that’s left of the Trappist Monastery, established in 1892. Fire gutted the vacated church and a residential wing of the monastery in 1983.

The Trappist fathers had left St.Norbert five years earlier, settling on a site near Holland, Manitoba in order to protect their contemplative life.

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St. Norbert Heritage Provincial Park The St. Norbert Heritage Provincial Park lies at Winnipeg’s other “fork”, where the La Salle River and the Red River meet.

Follow the evolution of St. Norbert’s francophone community and the life of the community’s pioneers as you tour the park and its historic 19th century homes.

40 Turnbull Dr., St. Norbert T (204) 945-4375 W manitobaparks.com

St. Vital Park One of Winnipeg’s most beautiful parks, it lies on the east bank of the Red River.

It features picnic areas, a playground, as well as several hiking trails. During the winter months, the park offers groomed cross-country skiing trails, toboggan slides and an outdoor skating rink.

River Road (just north of Bishop), St. Vital T (204) 986-7623

Taché Promenade This interpretive walkway runs along the east side of the Red River, between the Norwood and the Provencher bridges, and offers a spectacular view of Winnipeg and the new Canadian Museum for Human Rights. At the end of Despins Street, you will find a map indicating the locations of the path’s interpretive plaques.

St. Boniface

Seine River Trail (1.25 km) Just a few minutes from downtown, and right next to the Lagimodière-Gaboury Park, you’ll find this beautiful nature trail that follows the winding Seine River and its wild riverbanks filled with beavers, raccoons, deer and great blue herons.

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Gabrielle-Roy Route (2.6 Km)

Take in the best of St. Norbert’s heritage in one outing! This 30 km trail will thrill hikers, cyclists, amateur equestrians, kayakers and canoeists. Connected to the Trans-Canada Trail, the St. Norbert Heritage Trail takes you through the heart of the community of Saint-Norbert.

This route, named after the famous author Gabrielle Roy, leads to her childhood home at 375 Deschambault Street. Along the way you will discover her roots as well as the prairie landscape that inspired her works. The trail runs along the streets of St. Boniface and the banks of the Seine River. Much of this route follows the Trans-Canada Trail.

T (204) 786-2688 or (204) 633-9879 W trailsmanitoba.ca

Old St. Boniface Trail (9 Km)

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La Liberté Trail

Walk the Old St. Boniface Trail (part of the Trans-Canada Trail) and discover the many hidden gems of this historic quarter.

Then head out to the Forks to view Old St. Boniface from the other side of the Red River. Don’t forget your camera!

The La Liberté Trail was created in 2013 to mark the 100th anniversary of the French-language weekly newspaper La Liberté. This trail is easy to access between the Norwood Bridge and Whittier Park.

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Dean’s Diner Caribbean 205 Marion St., St. Boniface T (204) 233-2208

Dwarf No Cachette Japanese 157 Provencher Blvd., St. Boniface T (204) 691-9950

Garage Café Bistro

WHERE TO EAT À L’épi de Blé Bakery

Inferno’s Bistro French

1757 Main St., Winnipeg T (204) 334-2526

312 Des Meurons St., St. Boniface T (204) 262-7400 W infernosbistro.com

Beaujena’s

Jolly Friar

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Bistro

302 Hamel Ave., St. Boniface T (204) 233-4841 W beaujenas.com

112 Marion St., St. Boniface T (204) 233-4475 W norwood-hotel.com/dining

Boun’s Restaurant

La P’tite France

Thai

French

208 Marion St., St. Boniface T (204) 231-3005

241 St. Mary’s Rd., St. Vital T (204) 237-5468

Café Postal

Le Croissant

Bistro

Bakery

202 Provencher Blvd., St. Boniface T (204) 414-3654

276 Taché Ave., St. Boniface T (204) 237-3536

Common Sense

Lovey’s Bbq

Bistro

2-208 Marion St., St. Boniface T (204) 233-RIBS W loveysbbq.ca

490 Des Meurons St., St. Boniface T (204) 237-7909

Dairy Whip Hamburgers 383 Marion St., St. Boniface T (204) 233-5144 A

166 Provencher Blvd., St. Boniface T (204) 237-0737 W garagecafe.ca

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Marion Street Eatery Bistro 393 Marion St., St. Boniface T (204) 233-2843 W marionstreeteatery.com

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Promenade Café and Wine

Seine River Café

French

A-390 Provencher Blvd., St. Boniface T (204) 237-4864

C-130 Provencher Blvd., St. Boniface T (204) 233-7030 T cafeandwine.com

Hamburgers

Resto Gare

282 Taché Ave., St. Boniface T (204) 237-3977

French

Pizza Hotline Café 22 Italian

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Bistro

Stella’s Café / Bakery 340 Provencher Blvd., St. Boniface W stellas.ca

630 Des Meurons St., St. Boniface T (204) 237-7072 W restogare.com

Sushi Kuni

Santa Lucia Pizza

131 Provencher Blvd., St. Boniface T (204) 231-3553

Italian 4 Mary’s Rd., St. Boniface T (204) 237-4134 W santaluciapizza.com

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HOTELS Fairmont Winnipeg 2 Lombard Pl., Winnipeg T (204) 957-1350 or 1 (888) 974-7666 W fairmont.com/winnipeg

Fort Garry Hotel 222 Broadway Ave., Winnipeg T (204) 942-8251 W fortgarryhotel.com

Norwood Hotel 112 Marion St., St. Boniface T (204) 233-4475 or 1 (888) 888-1878 W norwood-hotel.com

Inn At The Forks 75 Forks Market Rd., The Forks T (204) 942-6555 or 1 (877) 377-4100 W innforks.com

Travelodge Winnipeg East WHERE TO STAY

20 Alpine Ave., St. Vital T (204) 255-6000 W travelodgewinnipeg.com

BED AND BREAKFAST Gîte de la Cathédrale B&B 581 Langevin St., St. Boniface T (204) 233-7792

La Chaumière du Village Bed and Breakfast 611 Wardlaw Ave., Winnipeg T (204) 421-5175 or 204 880-0810 W bedandbreakfast.mb.ca or www.bbcanada.com

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SHORES PowerviewPine Falls THE GREAT OUTDOORS Anniversary Park This park was created in 2002 to mark the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the Village of Powerview and the commissioning of the Manitoba Hydro dam. Take a quiet getaway – and don’t forget your picnic basket!

Located at the east end of PowerviewPine Falls, north of Highway 11

Pitre Park This park and its lovely gardens are the legacy of Marcel Pitre, an unparalleled gardener dedicated to his community.

The park serves as a backdrop for weddings and other special occasion photography. It is without a doubt one of the area’s hidden gems.

Located near the end of Elm Street, in the Town of Powerview-Pine Falls

Village Green Village Green is situated at the heart of Powerview-Pine Falls and has everything you need for family outings. The park includes a playground, tennis courts and a lovely paved walking path.

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Papertown Motor Inn 34 Walleye Lane T (204) 367-2261 W papertown.ca

WHERE TO STAY HOTELS Papertown Motor Inn 34 Walleye Lane T (204) 367-2261 W papertown.ca

Manitou Lodge 2 Pine St. T (204) 367-2252

CAMPING Blue Water RV Park & Campground Provincial Road 304 T (204) 367-4748 W bluewatercampground.ca

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St. Georges THE GREAT OUTDOORS St. Georges Beach Located east of Lake Winnipeg, this beach’s accommodations include picnic tables and a boat launch.

Highway 11 T (204) 367-4767 W villagestgeorges.ca

Blue Water Trail The Blue Water Trail is a section of the Trans-Canada Trail along which you can see the magnificent transition between the Prairies and the Canadian Shield. The trail is excellent for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding.

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DAWSON La Broquerie

Marchand

WHERE TO EAT

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

DC’s Steakhouse & Grill

Sandilands Provincial Forest

3 Tétrault Rd. T (204) 424-4050 W lavgolf.ca

Red Rose Dining Place 3 des Pigeons St. T 1 (866) 424-5302 W labhotel.ca

In this forest, you will find trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and snowmobiling. There are also picnic tables and fire pits, as well as 48 km of groomed cross-country ski trails in the winter.

Richer

WHERE TO STAY BED AND BREAKFAST

HISTORIC SITES & ATTRACTIONS

Calder House B & B, Retreat & More

Enfant-Jésus Heritage Site

T (204) 326-1837 W calderhealinghouse.com

The Enfant-Jésus Municipal Heritage Site features a Romanesque style church, a century-old cemetery, artifact displays and guided tours. This historical gem offers a window on the history of the development of southeastern Manitoba. The Métis and French built the structure using timber from the forests along the historic Dawson Road.

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Dawson Rd. T (204) 422-9369 W enfantjesusheritage.ca

WHERE TO EAT The Pink Ivy Teahouse and Gardens Seasonal 45 075 Municipal Rd. 46E T (204) 422-9435 W thepinkivy.com

WHERE TO STAY CAMPING Wild Oaks Campground T (204) 422-6175 W wildoaks.ca

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Ste. Anne

WHERE TO EAT

BOUTIQUES

Old No. 12 Café & Lounge

Papillon Creations

15 La Vérendrye Ave. T (204) 422-5955

HISTORIC SITES & ATTRACTIONS

Thirsty Cactus Bar and Grill

Monseigneur Taché Historic Site

Mexican

122 Central Ave. T (204) 422-6883

The Monseigneur Taché Historic site is situated in the middle of the scenic hamlet of Ste. Geneviève, Manitoba and dates back to 1918. A historic church made of Canadian timber is home to incredible religious artefacts. The Old Presbytery Museum’s exhibits highlight elements of the day-to-day life of FrenchCanadian pioneers and their community.

Lilac Resort Campground & Waterslide Park

WHERE TO STAY

Open July and August 98 Saltel Rd. T (204) 853-7509

Lilac Resort is more than just a campground; it is also home to a water park that will delight both young and old! Facilitators offer a wide variety of activities in and around the three pools and playing fields.

Lilac Resort Campground & Waterslide Park

Welcome to Papillon Creations! The name Papillon (butterfly in French) reflects the process through which antiques, scrap metal and reclaimed materials are transformed into artistic creations for the home and garden. You’ll find treasures that are both exciting and affordable.

133 Dawson Rd. T (204) 801-5095 or (204) 801-5675 W papilloncreations.ca

ENTERTAINMENT

TransCanada Hwy. T (204) 422-5760 W lilacresort.com

103 Dawson Rd. T (204) 422-9275

Vicky’s Drive Inn Seasonal

Ste. Geneviève

CAMPING

T (204) 422-5760 W lilacresort.com

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PRAIRIES Ile-DesChênes WHERE TO EAT Capo Di Grande Coffee House 5-597 Meadowlark Blvd.

T (204) 761-8727 W capodigrande.ca

Wrangler’s Bar & Grill

HISTORIC SITES & ATTRACTIONS Route des Roseaux Stop in front of the Roseau Route Monument, a Canadian National Historic Site unveiled in 1936 to commemorate this war route leading to Lake of the Woods. First used by the Sioux in 1733, it is one of the first of the country’s routes to Western Canada.

Lorette WHERE TO EAT Brian’s Drive-Inn Seasonal 1220 Dawson Rd. T (204) 878-2889

Dawson Trail Motor Inn

Principale St.

113 Lagimodière Ave. T (204) 878-3701

WHERE TO EAT

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

WHERE TO STAY

Letellier Hotel (Restaurant)

Lorette Farmers’ Market

CAMPING

T (204) 737-2630

Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., July to September

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Arrowhead RV Park T 1 (888) 878-4203 W arrowheadrvpark.ca

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Otterburne ENTERTAINMENT Horseback River Trails Discover a variety of trails on the back of one of your four-legged friends, Bullseye, Oakley or Spirit. Depending on the time of year, you will have the chance to explore wooded trails, riverbanks, green prairies or charming country roads. No experience necessary. Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Call in advance.

T (204) 392-2458 W horsebackrivertrails.com

St. Adolphe ENTERTAINMENT A Maze in Corn Get lost in – or better yet, find your way through – A Maze in Corn. You can also make friends at the petting zoo, go for a hayride and play in the Giant Bale Pyramid. Open August to September, A Maze in Corn is a great option for group outings.

1351 Provincial Route 200 T (204) 883-2048 W cornmaze.ca

Ste. Agathe HISTORIC SITES & ATTRACTIONS Red River Valley Flood Interpretive Centre In 1997, the town of Ste. Agathe was hit by the biggest flood seen in the Red River basin in over a century. The little town quickly came to symbolize the devastating effects of the floods that have been a constant feature of life in the Red River Valley. The Red River Valley Flood Interpretive Centre was built to help the wider public better understand the devastating effects of flooding and to highlight the courage of its victims.

WHERE TO EAT Lucky Luc’s Bar & Grill 279 Cheyenne Ave. T (204) 882-2245 W facebook.com/ LuckyLucsBarGrillStagathe

WHERE TO STAY CAMPING Sir Georges-Étienne Cartier Park T (204) 882-2696 W steagathe.ca

Parc Sir Georges-Étienne Cartier Park T (204) 882-2153 or (204) 882-2696 W steagathe.ca

THE GREAT OUTDOORS Sir Georges-Étienne Cartier Park This park is an ideal place to fully enjoy the prairie landscape. It features baseball diamonds, horseshoe pits, sheltered areas and barbecues.

T (204) 882-2337 W steagathe.ca

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St. JeanBaptiste HISTORIC SITES & ATTRACTIONS Saint Noms de Jésus et de Marie Convent St. Jean Baptiste is home to the province’s oldest remaining rural convent, established in 1897 1898.

Together with its Catholic Church, the convent was a prominent social centre through which the French language and culture flourished. It served as a residence and infirmary, a boarding and day school, a music school and a centre for senior citizens’ activities.

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St. Joseph HISTORIC SITES & ATTRACTIONS St. Joseph Museum What’s the best way to describe the St. Joseph Museum? A village within a village!

The museum features a number of restored buildings, including houses, a school, a stable, a smithy and a general store. It also features one of the largest collections of stationary engines in Western Canada. See firsthand how pioneers of the area lived and worked over a century ago.

75 Brais Blvd.

T (204) 737-2625 or (204) 324-4209 W museestjoseph.ca

144 Caron St.

St. Jean-Baptiste Church Made of Tyndall stone, this church features paintings by local artist Étienne Bissonnette.

CAMPING

Caron St.

St. Joseph Campground

WHERE TO EAT

T (204) 737-2244 W museestjoseph.ca/campground

Bistro 758 166 Caron St. T (204) 758-3550

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St. Jean-Baptiste Campground T (204) 758-3881 W rmmontcalm.com

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St. Malo ENTERTAINMENT Holy Cow Pro Putt Golf A miniature golf course the whole family will enjoy.

St. Malo Provincial Park T (204) 253-6842

Water Fun Rentals

St. Malo Provincial Park A perfect destination for family outdoor activities, this provincial park has two beaches, a campground, a picnic area, mini-golf and much more. See the dam and the Rat River dike and follow the trails that lead to the aspen forest.

T (204) 347-5437 W manitobaparks.com

WHERE TO EAT

Boat rentals for half an hour, one hour or the whole day, including canoes, kayaks, pedal-boats, aqua cycles and an 18-foot pontoon boat. Open every day from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., June to September.

Blue Steel Bar & Grill

St. Malo Provincial Park T (204) 347-5514

Holy Cow

THE GREAT OUTDOORS St. Malo Market Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., July to September L‘Auberge St. Malo T (204) 347-5976

158 St. Malo St. T (204) 347-5904 W bluesteelstmalo.com

St. Malo Provincial Park

WHERE TO STAY BED AND BREAKFAST Nestin’ On The Lakeview Albert and Hedy Janzen 9 Lakeview Rd. T (204) 347-4788 or (204) 746-5879 W bedandbreakfast.mb.ca/nestin

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HOTELS LOG HAVEN LODGE Lorraine Jones-Racine 5 Hébert St. T (204) 347-5624 or (204) 712-7086 W loghavenlodge.ca

St. Malo Golf & Cabins T (204) 347-5514 or 1 (866) 226-6880 W stmalolodge.com

CAMPING Camping Debonair Highways 59 and 403 T (204) 347-5336 W DebonairCampground.com

Ô Roseau St. Malo T (204) 427-2922 W oroseau.ca

St. Malo Provincial Park T 1 (888) 482-2267 W manitobaparks.com

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St. PierreJolys HISTORIC SITES & ATTRACTIONS Goulet House This log house was built by Moïse Goulet, a freighter who transported goods from the United States to Canada by Red River ox carts. The house is a good example of French-Canadian domestic architecture in the Red River Valley in the 18th century and was originally situated alongside trading routes near the Rat River. In 1985 it was moved to its current location, where it is now part of the St.Pierre-Jolys Museum, and restored.

432 Joubert St. T (204) 433-7002 or (204) 792-6149 W museestpierrejolys.ca

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St. Pierre-Jolys Museum Step back in time and imagine being greeted by the nuns in the parlour, then visit the chapel or Mother Superior’s small bedroom. Built in 1900, the former home of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary was a boarding school for girls aged 6 to 15. The Goulet House and the Sugar Shack are also located on the grounds of the museum.

432 Joubert St. T (204) 433-7002 or (204) 792-6149 W museestpierrejolys.ca

WHERE TO EAT

WHERE TO STAY

St. Pierre Bakery

BED AND BREAKFAST

530 Hébert Ave. T (204) 433-7763

Le Bébé Rouge Seasonal Highway 59 North T (204) 433-7082

Le Routier Sabourin St. T (204) 433-7879

Lucky Luc’s Bar & Grill

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516 Jobin Ave. E T (204) 433-7425

Oma’s Schnitzel Stube 601 Sabourin St. T (204) 433-7726

Gîte de Forest B & B 512 Côté Ave. T (204) 433-7870 or 1 (866) 661-7870 W gitedeforestbb.com

Le Château des Sages B&B 327 Sabourin St. North T (204) 433-3202 or 1 (866) 226-2770 W chateaudessages.ca

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St. Laurent THE GREAT OUTDOORS Meindl Beach Park & Sand Piper Park These beautiful parks and their beaches, located on the shores of Lake Manitoba, offer outstanding windsurfing! The spectacular sunsets that can be seen here are a favourite subject for amateur photographers. Several species of migratory birds can also be found in the area. Amenities include a picnic area and public washrooms.

T (204) 646-2259

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VALLEY Notre-DameDe-Lourdes

BOUTIQUES Atelier La Montagne

HISTORIC SITES & ATTRACTIONS Notre-Dame-DeLourdes Grotto Located west of the village’s elementary school, this quiet grotto was created in 1954 by the community in gratitude to the Virgin Mary for protecting the youth of the village against the devastating, Canada-wide polio epidemic of 1946-47.

Principale St. W notre-dame-de-lourdes.ca

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Pioneers and Chanoinesses Museum Two museums in one; with over 10,000 artefacts, this museum explores the life of the early pioneers of the region, while chronicling the history of the order of nuns known as Chanoinesses régulières des Cinq Plaies du Sauveur, who came from Lyon, France in 1891 to settle here.

55 Rogers St. T (204) 248-2687

Mountain Industries is a place where wooden handicrafts are made and sold.

The workshop was designed to give its special-needs participants the opportunity to learn professional and social skills.

Items such as wooden benches, wishing wells and wooden stables for children are available for purchase. Open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

65 Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Ave. T (204) 248-2154 W mountainindustries.ca

THE GREAT OUTDOORS French Bee Farm This 600-hive beekeeping farm offers tours on request.

179 Laurier Ave. T (204) 248-2645 W frenchbeefarm.com

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St. Claude Church

WHERE TO EAT Andy’s and Wendy’s Drive Inn Seasonal 164 Notre Dame Ave. T (204) 248-2343

Capricorne 20 Notre Dame Ave. T (204) 248-2012

WHERE TO STAY CAMPING Notre-Dame Campground T (204) 248-2348 W notre-dame-de-lourdes.ca

St. Claude HISTORIC SITES & ATTRACTIONS Cenotaphe This monument, inaugurated on July 14, 1921, is dedicated to soldiers who died in combat during the First World War and to those who have fallen since, in wars throughout the world. The monument is located on the grounds of the former sanctuary of St. Claude’s first church, which stood from 1893 to 1911.

Taché St.

This beautiful Roman Catholic church was designed by renowned Manitoba architect Étienne Gaboury. It features a computerized chime system that plays relaxing melodies at regular intervals during the day, at 12:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Open upon request (please phone in advance).

Walk the grounds of the church and you will find the old bell tower of St. Claude. The bell was taken from the second church of the parish, which was demolished in 1965 because it was too small to meet the needs of the congregation.

84 Provincial Road 240 T (204) 379-2434

St. Claude Grotto In the beginning, this picturesque grotto was located in the yard of the convent of the Sisters of the Cross. It is now part of the enclosure belonging to the first parish cemetery.

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St. Léon HISTORIC SITES & ATTRACTIONS St. Léon Interpretive Centre Come to the Saint-Léon Interpretive Centre to learn about such fascinating subjects as wind energy or the salamander, a small migratory creature that can be found throughout the region during the summer.

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St. Claude Gaol Museum Come visit the only place in Canada where you can have fun in jail! See what small town jails looked like at the turn of the 20th century. Don’t forget to have your picture taken in one of its cells. The St. Claude Tourist Office is located at the rear of the building.

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Manitoba Dairy Museum Learn how the dairy industry has evolved over the years at the Manitoba Dairy Museum in St. Claude. Imagine you are a pioneer and see how cream and butter were made at the turn of the last century.

The museum site also includes the town’s old train station, a chapel and the Bell School Museum, once a one-room schoolhouse.

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS St. Claude Community Garden Take a walk or have a picnic in these wonderful local gardens, compliments of the Friends of the Garden committee.

Volunteer artist-gardeners come together to plant and maintain these community gardens. Every year brings new surprises!

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WHERE TO EAT Tall Boys Bar & Grill T (204) 379-2491 W tallboyspub.com

WHERE TO STAY CAMPING St. Claude Campground T (204) 379-2469

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BOUTIQUES Somerset Gift Boutique At the Somerset Gift Boutique, you’ll find a variety of gifts for every occasion and scrapbooking supplies, toys, crystal, jewellery and much more.

Open Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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BOUTIQUES THE GREAT OUTDOORS

St. Lupicin Crafts Gallery

Somerset Farmers’ Market

The St. Lupicin Crafts Gallery features artists from Manitoba and elsewhere in Canada.

Open daily, from May to September, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

T (204) 746-0797

Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., July – September

Gabrielle-Roy Museum

Somerset HISTORIC SITES & ATTRACTIONS Somerset Librairy and Bookstore Somerset Library and Bookstore is a great place to browse as it contains a collection of approximately 10,000 books.

The library features adult and children’s literature in both French and English as well as archives of local interest. High speed Internet, access to Wi-Fi (wireless Internet) and photocopying are all available at the library for a small fee.

289 Carlton Ave. T (204) 744-2170

The Gabrielle-Roy Museum contains a collection of objects that once belonged to the Roy family, as well as letters written

by Gabrielle-Roy. There is also a large triptych that depicts the life and writings of the famous Franco-Manitoban author.

289 Carlton Ave. T (204) 744-2170

Somerset Lorne Citizens Museum This brand new museum opened just a few years ago. Built in a building that formerly housed a bank, the Somerset Lorne Citizens Museum is dedicated to past and present citizens of Somerset and Lorne.

Open June through August, Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Carlton and 3rd St. T (204) 774-2170

WHERE TO EAT Somerset Food Bar 306 3rd St. T (204) 744-2042

WHERE TO STAY CAMPING Somerset Campground Centennial Park T (204) 744-2717

304 3rd St. T (204) 744-2299

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SPACES St. Lazare HISTORIC SITES & ATTRACTIONS Fort Ellice and Beaver House Monument This monument, located at the junction of the Assiniboine and Qu’Appelle Rivers, 2 km southeast of Saint-Lazare, lies on the former site of old Fort Ellice, which was once a major fur trading post of the Hudson Bay Company. The remains of Fort Ellice and Beaver House are still visible today.

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This new park is the perfect spot to fish for walleye, pike and catfish. Situated at the confluence of the Qu’Appelle and Assiniboine rivers, the park is equipped with barbecues, tables and fire pits.

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TRAIL Crow Wing Trail The Crow Wing Trail is the longest section of the Trans-Canada Trail in Manitoba.

The 191 km long trail connects Emerson to Winnipeg through the municipalities of Emerson-Franklin, De Salaberry, St-PierreJolys, Niverville, Ritchot and Roseau River First Nation.

Crow Wing Trail will take you back to a time when it was a key part of the development of Manitoba. The trail was initially established in the 1800s as a route to transport goods to and from the Red River Settlement on the Red River and the Crow Wing Settlement on the Mississippi River.

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Blue Water Trail The Blue Water Trail is a section of the Trans-Canada trail that runs through the communities of St. Georges and Powerview-Pine Falls. Those who follow it will have the chance to see the magnificent transition between the Prairies and the Canadian Shield. This is an excellent trail for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding.

St. Norbert Heritage Trail The portion of the Trans-Canada Trail that winds through the city of Winnipeg covers approximately 80 km. The trail largely follows the Red River and passes through the neighbourhood of St. Norbert. The entire route highlights the area’s rich history.

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Lorne Trail This portion of the Trans-Canada Trail crosses the Pembina Valley and the communities of St. Léon, Bruxelles and Somerset where Highway 23 once ran.

Allow for some extra time in St. Léon to visit the wind farm that harnesses natural energy from the strong winds that blow across the Plains. Walk on the trail that runs along the village lake and sway to the sound of the salamanders, which are especially musical in the evening and after a strong summer rain.

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WINTER Ice Fishing With over 100,000 lakes in Manitoba, ice-fishing enthusiasts are certainly spoiled for choice!

• ST. LAURENT (ON LAKE MANITOBA) – Every year at the beginning of March, the community of St. Laurent celebrates Métis culture and the end of the fishing season with its popular Manipogo festival.

• RED RIVER – The powerful Red River winds through the French-speaking communities of southern Manitoba before flowing into Lake Winnipeg. The waterway holds an abundance of pike, walleye and many other delights!

Cross-Country Skiing • ST. VITAL PARK – A well-kept 5 km ski trail with a spectacular view of the Red River.

• WINDSOR PARK NORDIC CENTRE – Over 15 km of trails for all ages and abilities (classic & skate skiing).

Equipment rentals and skiing lessons are available. All trails are lit for night skiing.

• LA BARRIÈRE PARK – Almost 6 km of trails that are sheltered from the wind. New trail for skijoring and kicksledding.

• ST. MALO PROVINCIAL PARK – Two trails (2.4 km & 6.1 km) for classic skiing. Vehicle permit required yearround to access the park.

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• SANDILANDS PROVINCIAL PARK – 38 km of trails for classic skiing (choice of 9 trails).

Please visit ccsam.ca to find out more about ski trails in Manitoba.

Ice Climbing

Snowmobiling

The Club d’escalade de Saint-Boniface (St. Boniface climbing club, or CESB) is a club that brings together hikers, climbers and mountaineers. Every winter, the CESB builds a 20 metre high ice tower. One side of the tower is set up for beginners.

Climbing usually begins at the end of December and continues until the end of March. Check their calendar before heading out.

The entire province of Manitoba is crisscrossed by thousands of kilometres of snowmobile trails. Forests, frozen lakes, Canadian Shield, and steep slopes make for beautiful landscapes. Provincial parks offer snowmobile enthusiasts safe designated trails.

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Snowshoeing Strap on your snowshoes and head down a designated trail, or take the road less travelled in one of our many provincial parks. Whether you’re in the city or in the country, you’ll find a path to adventure on snowshoes.

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Winter Cycling A little snow won’t stop hardcore cyclists – quite the opposite in fact! These folks simply find another way to practice their favourite sport… and that’s how the Actif Epica endurance race got its start. Every year in the season of snow and ice, fans of winter cycling set out on a 130 km journey from St. Malo to the Forks along the Crow Wing Trail.

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GETAWAYS LAND OF RIEL WINNIPEG OLD DAWSON SOUTHEAST St. Boniface Golf Club Public/Private/18 holes 100 Youville St., St. Boniface T (204) 233-2497 W stbonifacegolfclub.com

Southwood Golf and Country Club

Cottonwood Golf Course Public/Private/27 holes

150 Fairway Drive, Lorette T (204) 878-2172 W lorettegolf.ca

LaVérendrye Golf

Southside Golf Course

Public/18 holes

80 Ruines des Monastères Rd., St. Norbert T (204) 269-7867 W southwood.ca

La Broquerie T (204) 424-5046 or 1 (888) 424-5046 W lavgolf.ca

Windsor Park Golf Course

Oakwood Golf Course

Public/18 holes

Ste. Anne T (204) 422-8045 W oakwoodgolf.net

LAVÉRENDRYE’S SHORES NORTHEAST

Public/18 holes

COLOURFUL PRAIRIES SOUTH Maplewood Golf Club

Pine Falls Golf Club

Public/18 holes

Public/9 holes

19 113 Curé St., St. Pierre-Jolys T (204) 433-3344 W maplewoodgolfclub.com

Powerview-Pine Falls T (204) 367-8463 W pinefallsgolfclub.com

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45 041, Municipal Rd. 41E, Ste. Anne T (204) 422-5540 W golfcottonwood.ca

Public/18 holes

10 Des Meurons St., St. Vital T (204) 986-3006 W winnipeg.ca/golf

Lorette Golf Course

Public/Private/18 holes 2226 Southside Rd., Grande Pointe T (204) 254-6709 W southsidegolf.ca

BETWEEN TWO LAKES NORTH Manipogo Golf & Country Club Public/9 holes Lake Francis Rd., St. Laurent T (204) 646-2100 or 1 (877) 646-2101 W manipogogolf.mb.ca

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GATHERINGS SUMMER 2015 Le Marché St. Norbert Farmers’ Market APRIL 2015 Sugaring Off Festival April 11 - 12, 2015 St. Pierre Jolys

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The community of St-Pierre-Jolys never misses a chance to celebrate its rich Francophone heritage! Celebrate the arrival of spring and satisfy your sweet tooth at the only place in Manitoba to produce real maple syrup.

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May to October 2015 (Wednesday & Saturday) Welcome to the St. Norbert Farmers’ Market, Manitoba’s largest open-air market! For nearly twenty years, it has been offering consumers an array of produce, fresh-baked bread and honey.

The market also sells a variety of items made by local artisans, such as jewellery, toys and even furniture! More than just a market, it is an important gathering place for the entire community.

T (204) 275-8349 W stnorbertfarmersmarket.ca

Mercredis en Musique July to August 2015 (every Wednesday) This summer, the Jardin de sculptures welcomes you every Wednesday, between 11:30 - 1:30 p.m., for a series of free concerts featuring a roster of talented local musicians. Why not make a picnic out of it by bringing your lunch and a lawn chair?

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MAY 2015 Doors Open Winnipeg May 30 and 31 2015 If walls could talk, they might change our understanding of history. During this event, over 50 buildings open their doors to the public. This free event celebrates the unique spaces of Winnipeg, as well as the city’s architecture and history.

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JUNE 2015 Montcalm Heritage Festival June 13 and 14 2015 St. Joseph Come celebrate Canada Day and harvest season in St. Joseph! Fun-filled activities include: pancake breakfast, visit of the museum, parade, petting zoo, and music

by Manitoba artists. All activities are free.

T (204) 737-2244 W museestjoseph.ca/festival

St. Jean-Baptiste Days June 20 and 21 2015 La Broquerie The village of La Broquerie hosts French Canada’s biggest holiday, St. Jean-Baptiste Day. St. Jean-Baptiste Days have been celebrated in La Broquerie since 1897!

Every year, people come together for concerts, sports and recreational activities, a special mass, a parade and much more.

There’s something for everyone!

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JULY 2015 Frog Follies & Agricultural Fair July 9 to 12 2015 St. Pierre-Jolys The idea for the Frog Follies emerged in 1970 as part of the Manitoba Centennial celebrations. Forty years later, the festival is still going strong, with its slo-pitch tournament, a parade and performances by local artists. The highlight of the weekend is the famous frog jumping championship, which draws crowds year after year!

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Bastille Day July 12 2015 St. Claude The community of St. Claude is proud of its French roots and has been celebrating the French national holiday for more than a century. Festivities include a community supper and a ceremony at the town cenotaph to commemorate the sacrifice of local French and Canadian soldiers in World War I. W stclaude.ca

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AUGUST 2015 Métis Days August 1 to 3 2015 St. Laurent

Cheyenne Summer Fest July 17 and 18 2015 Ste. Agathe

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Every year, this charming francophone community in the Red River Valley hosts Cheyenne Days, a country fair for the whole family, featuring pancake breakfast, horseshoe tournament, beach volley-ball, baseball, children’s crafts, community supper, “beer and skits”, a dance and fireworks. Plenty of fun from morning to night!

T (204) 791-1202 W steagathe.ca

Folklorama – French-Canadian Pavilion

T (204) 646-2467 or (204) 646-2680

August 2 to 15 2015 – Folklorama August 9 to 15 2015 – French Canadian Pavilion Winnipeg Winnipeg’s Folklorama is the largest and longest-running multicultural festival in the world! It lasts two full weeks and presents forty-plus pavilions that celebrate the diverse cultures found in Manitoba. The highly popular FrenchCanadian Pavilion (Pavillon canadienfrançais) features traditional dancing and jigging as well as mouth-watering FrenchCanadian specialties like tourtière (meat pie), pea soup and sugar pie. Folklorama attracts 400 000 visitors a year.

Pioneer Day

T (204) 982-6210 W folklorama.ca

St. Laurent is a proud Métis town with one of the largest Métis populations in North America. Each year, Métis Days promotes this unique métis culture.

Highlights of the celebration include dancing, fiddling and jigging, a slow-pitch tournament, parade, monster bingo and karaoke. The popular celebration of metis culture attracts hundreds of festivalgoers each year and is also an important fundraiser for the community.

August 2 2015 St. Lazare Proud of its past, the community invites you to take in its Pioneer Day festival in July. Festivities include a pancake breakfast, a parade, a ball tournament, children’s activities, a dance, and more!

Come celebrate with the Chartiers, the Fouillards and all the other local families, and be sure to drop by the Fort Ellice Interpretation Centre.

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Richer Rough Stock Rodeo August 7 to 9 2015 A weekend centered on the exciting culture of the rodeo, with competitions, music, concerts, a family fun zone, a trading post... in short, a festival for the whole family! The festival kicks off on Friday night with BULL-Nanza.

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SEPTEMBER 2015 4 P Festival September 3 to 7 2015 Powerview-Pine Falls, St. Georges The town of Powerview-Pine Falls invites you to its annual 4P Festival: Paper, Peas, Power and Pickerel, a true celebration of life in rural Manitoba. Enjoy a fishing tournament, music, a kids’ zone, fireworks, street hockey and so much more!

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St. Malo Summer Fest September 4 to 7 2015 September long weekend is party time in St. Malo! Come see the parade, enjoy a pancake breakfast, participate in the Hot Wheels Mini Races and dance into the wee hours of the morning.

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Dawson Trail Days

Culture Days

September 5 to 7 2015 Ste. Anne

September 25 to 27 2015

Named after the historic Dawson Trail that crosses the village of Ste. Anne, Dawson Trail Days are held on the September long weekend. The three-day festival features baseball, a parade, music and dancing, kids’ zone, youth talent competition and fireworks. This popular community event is a sure sign that summer is drawing to a close.

T (204) 422-6631 W steannemb.ca

Howdy Neighbour!

September 11 to 13 2015 Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes

Be part of the national movement to celebrate arts and culture! Culture Days showcases concurrent events in several locations across Canada. In Manitoba, free, hands-on and interactive activities invite the public to engage with artists in the community. Discover the “behindthe-scenes” world of artists by getting involved in a performance or taking a dance workshop.

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AUTUMN 2015 Fall Suppers

Come say hello to your friends and neighbours at the Salut Voisin! / Howdy Neighbour! Festival in Notre-Dame-deLourdes. This gathering takes place over an entire weekend and features a range of activities, including golf and basketball tournaments, guided tours of the Pioneers and Chanoinesses Museum, a craft sale, entertainment and fireworks.

In many of Manitoba’s French communities, fall is synonymous with Fall Suppers. These popular community get-togethers are essentially big buffets of home-cooked meals with mouth-watering traditional fare such as “tourtière”, “beignes croches” and “sucre à la crème”. To find out when and where these suppers are held, simply go to: sfm.mb.ca/calendrier

T (204) 248-7220 W notre-dame-de-lourdes.ca

WINTER 2015/2016

St. Jean ATV Derby September 2015 St. Jean-Baptiste T (204) 758-3826 or (204) 758-3012 W stjeanatvderby.com

Crèche Festival November 2015 - January 2016 St. Georges Every year more than 150 crèches, or nativity scenes, are put on display at the Allard Regional Library in St. Georges.

Come admire the beauty and diversity of crèches from around the world. The festival is designed to remind us of the meaning of the season.

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JANUARY 2016 St. Claude Winter Carnival The St. Claude Winter Carnival is a family festival held prior to Festival du Voyageur, just in time to get us in the festival mood with a pancake breakfast, a hockey and broomball tournament and a snow sculpture contest.

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The St. Malo Festival of Friends invites us to celebrate Franco-Manitoban joie de vivre and the joys of winter!

The Festival is an opportunity to keep Voyageur culture and traditions alive through historical interpretation, a pea soup contest (‘May the best soup win!’) and performances by local artists.

The Festival of Friends is also a way to promote the St. Malo Provincial Park’s many winter activities, such as crosscountry skiing, skating and snowshoeing.

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Winterfest

Festival du Voyageur

February 12 to 15 2016

February 12 to 21 2016 St. Boniface

You won’t want to miss the PowerviewPine Falls and St. Georges Winterfest.

Activities include a Muck Jam, crosscountry skiing, fireworks, a family bonspiel and Jail & Bail.

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In addition to being Western Canada’s largest winter festival, Festival du Voyageur is also “The World’s Largest Kitchen Party”! This unique ten-day festival celebrates the joie de vivre of voyageurs from the fur trade era. It also showcases French-Canadian culture, traditional cuisine, a host of musical entertainment, and jigging and fiddling contests. With its magnificent snow sculptures, Festival du Voyageur also celebrates winter fun with lots of outdoor activities for the entire family.

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Actif Epica February 13 2016 St. Malo, St. Pierre-Jolys, St. Adolphe, St. Norbert Actif Epica is a winter race for cyclists and runners in extreme conditions.

Racers from around the world gather to experience 130 km of winter along southeastern Manitoba’s historic Crow Wing Trail (part of the Trans Canada Trail).

The race starts in St. Malo and finishes in Winnipeg at the Forks, while weaving through St. Pierre-Jolys, St. Adolphe and St. Norbert.

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Louis Riel Day Celebrations February 13 and 14 2016 St. Lazare The St. Lazare community celebrates its Métis roots during the Louis Riel Day celebrations. Activities include tobogganing, a Barouche (Métis card game) tournament, bannock, hockey and a show featuring local singers, dancers and storytellers. This event is organized by the St. Lazare Métis Association.

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MARCH 2016 Manipogo Festival March 6 2016 St. Laurent In March, the St. Laurent Métis community invites us to celebrate the end of the ice-fishing season. The Manipogo Festival, named after Lake Manitoba’s famous serpentine monster, celebrates the region’s fishing tradition by giving traditional ice-fishing demonstrations and offering visitors delicious pickerel fillets at the Fisher’s Ball. Enjoy the Festival, but be careful –do not disturb Manipogo!

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À LA CARTE Discover seven tourist circuits with a strong Francophone flavour