PEARLS OF THE PRAIRIES

serves up the best of the West! Are you wanting to jump into your truck, horse and saddle in tow, and strike out for parts unknown? Whether you prefer drifting along on the summer breeze, riding up a mountain trail, taking in a small-town rodeo or looking for that perfect spot to blend into the landscape, the opportunities are endless. Hand-plucked by province, these selections are just teasers. Try them as appetizers and get into the full menu before the summer’s over!

by DEBBIE MACRAE

Clearwater Lake Provincial Park

With white sandy beaches, hiking trails, fabulous flora and fauna and water so clear you can see the bottom 35 feet below, Clearwater Lake Provincial Park, is a camper’s paradise. Hiking, fishing, boating, swimming and camping make this a Manitoba favourite. Lose the boat keys and you can stay out here forever! Located 40 kilometers north east of The Pas, Manitoba.

Manitoba’s only pro rodeo offers something for everyone, in addition to some of the top names on the Canadian rodeo circuit. Kids can compete in mutton bustin’ or gymkhana events – ever heard of Bribe-a-horse 22? Then, the event’s sharing of Indigenous culture through the traditional teachings of beading, dancing, wildlife tanning and leather working is extremely educational for guests. Finally, shopping, a midway, live music and time lapse escape rooms add another level of entertainment. manitobastampede.ca