If you’re a Manitoban who feeds birds during the winter, you may already know the normal customers at your feeder and in your yard. With careful observation, you might also see a few relatively rare birds to Manitoba or, given the mild winter so far, species that usually don’t overwinter here. Why it matters: Chickadees
PHOTOS: Rare winter bird bingo
Watch for unusual visitors to your winter bird feeder
Teasing out the echoes of Manitoba’s abandoned places
Author kicks off 'Abandoned' book, highlights local history
There are a lot of places in Manitoba that fit the definition of “abandoned.” There’s Smokey’s Tree Stump, a 10-foot-wide concrete sculpture sitting at the side of the TransCanada Highway east of Richer. There are rusting derelicts of Red River Cruise ships. Along the Assiniboine River, there are remnants of Hudson’s Bay Company trading posts.
Hanging onto the history of one-room schools
Calendar fundraiser spotlights historical school sites around Austin, MacGregor and Sidney
They’re found along the highways and back roads of Manitoba: pillars of stone and mortar or boulders, each fronted by a metal plate inlaid with text. If it’s one of the more travelled sites, there might be a parking area or flagpole. In many cases, that’s all that is left of rural schoolhouses that used to dot the Prairies,
Autumn explorations: It’s worth heading north
Dauphin and the north end of Riding Mountain National Park offer stunning fall colours and activities
If your time in Riding Mountain National Park has been limited to the Clear Lake or Wasagaming area, you’re missing prime day trip opportunities to the north. The north side of the park and Dauphin region feature many scenic viewpoints (see slideshow below), adventures and chances for cross-country exploration. And the time has never been
PHOTOS: Fall colours impress on road trip route
A drive in south-central Manitoba highlights the autumn leaves in all their glory
The treed landscapes of Manitoba are arguably at their most spectacular this time of year, and it’s prime time for a driving tour while leaves are at their best. With autumn winds ready to wreak havoc with the foliage, this can sometimes be a short window of opportunity. Tips for the road Plan your drive
Hidden attraction worth the hunt
A revived Eternal Springs recreational area is tough to find but a great destination
If you live in western Manitoba or are driving through that region, take a short side trip to Eternal Springs, located in a wooded, almost-hidden ravine several kilometres north of Oak Lake. Plan a picnic or a hike or take fishing gear. This spot was first developed as a recreational area in the early 1970s
Road trip spotlights Ukrainian heritage in the Parkland
Exploring the southern route of Manitoba’s Babushka Trail/Pysanky Path
Does the name “Babushka Trail” catch your interest? Or is the newer moniker, “Pysanky Path” more intriguing? Whichever you prefer, this route — spread across six municipalities in Manitoba’s Parkland — makes an interesting day trip, with an emphasis on Ukrainian culture. If you want to explore all of it, it could even take two
Discover a watery world right here at home
A rich ecosystem criss-crossed with boardwalks awaits visitors at Manitoba’s marsh-focused day trip attractions
Manitoba has a variety of landscapes and scenic features worthy of attention. Our marshes are sometimes overlooked on that list. Spring and early summer are particularly good times to explore these locations. They may not seem glamorous but Manitoba’s marshes can yield a wealth of wildlife sightings and education on these critical sites to the
From prehistory to pioneers, Fort Dauphin has it
Sightseeing: The displays at Fort Dauphin Museum span the historical spectrum
Those interested in getting a peak into Manitoba’s past may find Fort Dauphin Museum worth a visit. The facility, which covers settlers in Manitoba’s Parkland and the Métis community, fur traders and the region’s earlier Aboriginal history spanning 8,000 years, is on the west side of Dauphin, not far from the Vermillion River. Why it
See a piece of Ukraine in Manitoba
The Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception is a worthwhile destination
With warmer days approaching, it’s time to plan some Manitoba day trips. One interesting summer trip is a visit to the village of Cook’s Creek, north of Winnipeg, where an important attraction is the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception. With Ukraine much in the news these days, it’s a good time to visit
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