While travelers are very familiar with Manitoba’s signature cities, Winnipeg and Churchill, the province also boasts a number of small towns where hospitality and local spirit shine. According to Michel LaRiviere, Travel Manitoba’s international marketing specialist, groups can enjoy that hometown feel at the following four destinations:
Dauphin Tucked between Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipegosis at the edge of Riding Mountain National Park, the city is known for its arts and culture scene and sites pertaining to the area’s Ukrainian heritage.
Gimli A haven for settlers who founded New Iceland on the shore of Lake Winnipeg in 1875, Gimli pays tribute to its Nordic roots at the Icelandic Heritage Museum and during Islendingadagurinn, a summer festival.
Morden The city’s largest resident, a 43-foot marine reptile named Bruce, who resides at the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre, is just one of the many historical figures groups can encounter in this Pembina Valley gem.
Wasagaming The main town site is home to the southern visitor center for Riding Mountain National Park. Visitors can enjoy the area’s natural beauty and take part in a number of activities centered around the popular Clear Lake.
For more information, email LaRiviere or visit travelmanitoba.com.
Top photo: Gimli’s Islendingadagurinn festival
Photo by icelandicfestival.com
