Lake of the Prairies is a man-made lake measuring 67 kilometres long. It is one of the larger lakes in the western half of the province and one of the more popular recreation destinations in the region for water sports.
Delta Marsh is recognized as a designated wildlife protection area and a bird gaming site (hunting). The wetland environment is one of the largest lacustrine marshes (marsh located in or on the edge of a lake) in North America. It is the largest marsh in the Lake Manitoba region.
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site of Canada is a popular destination today for sightseeing, tours, guides and history. Throughout the historical attraction are actors dressed in period costumes going about their day. Again, the 1850s has returned tot he fort with fur traders, trappers...
The 40 hectare (99 acre) park is home to many beautiful flower gardens, large grass lawns and the site of some of the province's tallest and oldest trees. The main gardens in the park include the South Garden, North Garden and the Rock Garden.
Many activities are enjoyed on Dauphin Lake in the summer months including swimming, canoeing, kayaking, boating, water skiing, windsurfing and fishing. During the winter months one can ice fish and snowmobile on the lake.
Assiniboine Forest is a natural wilderness park measuring 287 hectares (700 acres) located in the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The protected forest is an urban park consisting of aspen and oak trees, numerous wetland areas, grassland prairie and a selection of wildlife.
The Eleanor Kidd Gardens is a vibrant display of floral colors. There are gardens of annuals and perennials surrounded by groves of trees and various shrubs.
The elongated park follows along the shores of the big lake. A serviced campground and an unsupervised beach are located on the north end of the park. In the south end of the park there is a network of inter-connecting backcountry recreation trails exploring a boreal forest.
The Riverwalk Promenades are located in the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The entire riverwalk experience involves exploring two river pathways. One is called the Red Riverwalk Trail and it follows the banks of the Red River and the other, called the Assiniboine Riverwalk Trail.
English Garden is a horticultural attraction and floral sightseeing destination situated in Assiniboine Park in the City of Winnipeg. The gardens measure over 1.2 hectares (3 acres). They were created in 1926 and are home to a wide selection of trees, shrubs, annual and perennial flowers.
Winnipeg is the Capital City of Manitoba, Canada. The Manitoba Legislative Building, home to the Provincial Government of Manitoba, is located in the City of Winnipeg on the banks of the Assiniboine River.
The Forks National Historic Site is a 9 acre park with open green space , interpretive displays, and sculptures situated next to The Forks Market Plaza, Johnston Terminal and Festival Park, so there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The park is a year round recreation destination highlighted by a 3 kilometre trail named the Vermillion River Walking Trail. The trail provides easy access to the wetland environment therefore providing some great wildlife and bird sightseeing opportunities.
Kil-cona Regional Park is one of the largest recreation parks located in the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The green space park measures over 99 hectares (440 acres) and consists of large grass lawns, forests and a network of ponds, wetlands and canals.
The main features of the park are the day use area, the two marina channels, a campground and the long kilometres of sandy beach. The Manipogo Provincial Park is fortunate to enjoy long stretches of sandy beach as it provides lots of room to move and, maybe, even find a private spot for reflection.