Looking for a road trip this Canada Day? These small communities in southwestern Manitoba have a rich history worth checking out this summer.
Summer 2025 day trip ideas: Explore southwestern Manitoba
Looking for things to do this summer in Manitoba? Small communities in the southwest have history worth checking out
Friends of the Bluebirds to mark 50 years
Conservation group Friends of the Bluebirds has been putting out nesting boxes and performing bird counts for the last half-century in western Manitoba
Conservation group Friends of the Bluebirds has been putting out nesting boxes and performing bird counts for the last half-century in western Manitoba.
Which is Manitoba’s real Halfway Tree?
The drive between Brandon and Winnipeg in Manitoba has long been broken up with the sight of the Halfway Tree, but there’s not just one tree vying for the title
The drive between Brandon and Winnipeg has long been broken up with the sight of the Halfway Tree, but there’s not just one tree vying for the title in Manitoba.
Have you seen this bird?: Recovery of the red-headed woodpecker
Manitoba is seeing more of the dramatically coloured red-headed woodpecker
Manitoba birdwatchers have been happy to see more sightings of the red-headed woodpecker in the last few years.
Top ideas to get outdoors this Louis Riel weekend
The Louis Riel long weekend is a great time to sled, skate, ski, showshoe or otherwide enjoy the outdoors, and rural Manitoba has a long list of hidden gem day-trip locations.
The Louis Riel long weekend is a great time to sled, skate, ski, showshoe or otherwide enjoy the outdoors, and rural Manitoba has a long list of hidden gems for day-trips.
Winter Wonderland nights coming to Manitoba Agricultural Museum
The Manitoba Agricultural Museum in Austin will be open evenings with sleigh rides, bonfires and holiday decorations for select dates in December
The Manitoba Agricultural Museum in Austin will be open evenings with sleigh rides, bonfires and holiday decorations for select dates in December.
A display of remembrance
LEST WE FORGET: The display in MacGregor is one of many local programs, initiatives and projects that commemorate Remembrance Day in rural communities in Manitoba
LEST WE FORGET: The display in MacGregor is one of many local programs, initiatives and projects that commemorateRemembrance Day in rural communities in Manitoba.
Lauder Sandhills and Broomhill ripe for discovery
The Lauder Sandhills and Broomhill wildlife areas are first-class options to spot threatened bird species and interesting plants and take in some hiking too
Nestled in southwestern Manitoba, the Lauder Sandhills and Broomhill wildlife areas are first-class options to spot threatened bird species and interesting plant species.
Fall colours pop at the International Peace Gardens
As a day trip option, the site on the U.S.-Canada border mixes outdoor recreation with history and curated garden spaces
If you're looking for a fall day trip, the turning leaves, hiking trails, curated gardens, conservatory cacti displays and more at the International Peace Gardens are a strong contender.
Riverbank recreation worth a stop in Brandon
Brandon’s Riverbank Discovery Centre is a convenient stop for walking, environmental tourism, paddling, local history and more
Your next trip to Brandon should include time for the trails, wildlife and conservation education, cultural features, events and outdoor fitness facilities at the Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre.
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