The view from the marsh at Cypress River Millennium Park.

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

The swinging bridge is a more recent addition to the facilities at Eternal Springs.

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


St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Sandy Lake, Man.

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

A boardwalk cuts over the water at Ominnik Marsh in western Manitoba.

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

The entry gate of the Fort Dauphin Museum.

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


The top of the stone wall provides a unique perspective of the bell tower and grounds.

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

Using my car as a blind allowed me to capture this photo of a flock of swans.

Take me home, country roads — or on a day trip

There’s plenty to see right here at home in Manitoba this spring

With the arrival of spring, it’s time to start planning some day trips, and it’s not too early to take that first one. Even before the leaves are out or the grass is green, a drive around rural Manitoba can be an interesting experience. Just be sure, that if you do venture off pavement and