Category: Outdoors

TransCanada Trail

The TransCanada Trail runs straight through the Central Manitoba Region! With over 300 KM of trail past farm fields and through valleys, the small towns along the trail offer unparalleled hospitality.

Explore the Central Manitoba interactive map for amenities along the TransCanada Trail.

Pembina Threshermen’s Museum

Explore ‘Life in the Past Lane’ at the Pembina Threshermen’s Museum in southern Manitoba (Hwy #3 between Winkler & Morden).
Five designated heritage buildings plus many others await your arrival and provide acres of old-fashioned fun as you step back in history and experience life as it was in a pioneer prairie town.
Come for a few hours or stay for the day! Experience any of our many special events throughout the season … or check out our historic village with its sawmill, antique tractors, early 1900s steam engines, old-time General Store, Blacksmith Shop, flour mill and stationary engines. Enjoy the interactive corn grinding, ‘washing’ station, ‘kiddie’ barrel train ride and Kid’s Activity Center.
The Valley Harvest Maids Hall is available to rent throughout the year for weddings, birthdays or other gatherings. Everyone is invited to stop by during the museum’s fundraisers for delicious meals such as perogy dinners and fish fry!
Are you a photographer and need a new location for a photoshoot? Call ahead and schedule some time to snap photos of history or get some great wedding, grad or family pictures!
Any way you look at it … a ton of adventure awaits you, so go to our website at: www.threshermensmuseum.com for geocache coordinates and more details on ALL our family fun events and exciting highlights!
We are open from mid-May to the end of September. The facilities are available in winter by appointment.
Get your Frequent Visitor Card so you can “come play for the day … the PTM way” more often!
“Preserving the Gems of the Past ~ for Those of the Future”

Canola Fields

Throughout the region from July – August, visit the Central Manitoba region to view our iconic canola fields.

Portage EX Campground

The campground is conveniently located near Portage Golf Course, Splash Island Water Park, Stride Place, and Island Park Family Park & Play. The campground offers 44 sites with electric and water service, 30 Amp hook-ups, 24-Hour clean modern washrooms, Coin-operated showers, and an Entertainment building available.

Cypress River Millenium Park

Cypress River Millenium Park is a wetlands preservation area on Highway 2 in the @rmofvictoria.
Placed on the @thegreattrail, It’s the perfect spot to do some bird watching, spot all kinds of wildlife, has lots of grassy space, and a shelter for a picnic! Bring some nets and buckets to do some critter dipping to see how this ecosystem thrives or just stop and listen to all of the activity around you. How many different types of critters can you spot?

The Manitoba World War 1 Museum

Get a sense of what life was like by walking in a simulated trench network with a no-man’s land. Experience seasonal exhibits with a behind the lines Headquarters and encampment. Visit the Artefact Room to inspect dozens of uniforms and artifacts used by soldiers of the Great War.

Join us August 8, 2021, at “A Day in the Trenches” to witness Living History Presenters demonstrate various aspects of the Great War

Open Weekends (June 1 to September 15, 2021)

1200hrs to 1600hrs

Location 3 Miles West of La Riviere

Turn right off Hwy 3 at Rd 58W

One Mile North right at Rd 16N

Located on the premises of the Silver Springs Bed and Breakfast.

Delta Beach

Located on the south shores of Lake Manitoba, this location offers four seasons of adventure!

Junkyard Dogs

Based out of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, the Junkyard Dogs Cycling Club (JYD) is the longest-running cycling club in the city. Enjoy their trails year-round on bike or cross country skis.