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Henry Trail -- A fur trader, chronicler of the old North-West,
Alexander Henry's life (1765-1814) epitomizes that of the voyageur.
Following his trail, today's road tripper will discover -- through
the towns, forts, museums, and spectacular scenic spots -- a sense
of the area as it was when the voyageurs lived it.
Archibald
Historical Museum -- this site hosts a veritable village of
local Manitoba history, its heritage
buildings colourfully furnished with innumerable artefacts of
times gone by. Near La Riviere.
Telephone: 204-242-2825, 204-242-2554, or 204-242-2235.
- Open mid-May
to mid-September
- Wheelchair
accessible
- Camping
- Call to book
your tour
A
Rocha Pembina Valley -- environmental conservation
Raptor Spring
Migration: Birding at its best! The magnificent Pembina Valley corridor
is a premier spot to observe these magnificent birds as they wend
their way north each spring. Join the official counters who will
be out on site daily the entire month.
- Official counting
dates: 15 March to 15 April
- Up to 13 species
of raptors including golden and bald eagles, plus 11 different
types of hawks
- Wear suitable
outdoor clothing and footwear
- Bring binoculars
- Take a chair
and a bag lunch if you plan on a substantial viewing time (will
be provided by Memory Lane to guests requesting them)
- Directions:
highway
31 south, east on 201 to intersection with Pembina River. Parked
vehicle(s) will guide you.
Beneath the Oaks
Gallery -- artist gallery and gift shop featuring periodic exhibitions
of local art work. Beautiful setting. Tea will be served with a
day's notice. Thornhill, Manitoba.
Telephone:
204-822-3380
Email: svb@mts.net
Boundary
Trails Heritage Region -- history, museums
Buffalo Jump
-- take an afternoon for a pleasant drive meandering through the
Pembina Valley and several Manitoba villages. Your destination is
a spectacular cliff and valley plain, site of an ancient First Nation's
buffalo jump, not far from Cartwright. Self-guided map is available
at Memory Lane.
Canadian
Fossil Discovery Centre -- tours and in-field experiences
Chautauqua
Spirit -- Morden--2008 Cultural Capital of
Canada celebration. Morden is finishing up a fabulous year of cultural
and artistic experiences.
Golfing:
Graham's
Groves -- You pick: varieties of berries (wheelchair
accessible). Also, we sell: fresh berries, frozen saskatoons,
pies and pie filling, Saskatoon and black currant nectar. Picnic
area.
Telephone: 204-745-6000
Grandma's
Miniature Farm
-- a must visit for children
Holiday
Mountain -- skiing, snowboarding, golfing
Hy-wire
Zipline Adventures -- Opened on May 1, 2008 in the Pembina Valley,
Hy-wire Zipline offers you a thrilling but safe "zip"
experience sometimes 150 feet above the valley floor.
Manitoba
Country Vacations Association -- school tours and farm vacations,
including B&Bs
Manitoba
Recreational Trails -- for walking, biking
and horseback riding
Morden
Heritage Building Tour -- pick up self-guided tour at Memory
Lane or download your own
Morden
Town -- recreation, amenities, history, beauty, Morden has it
all
Pembina
Hills Art Centre -- exhibitions, gift shop,
workshops
Pembina
Thresherman's Museum -- Come visit this heritage site, featuring
authentic historical buildings which are a part of our local story.
Open may through September, the highlight of the season is the annual
thresherman's reunion, where you can enjoy observing or participating
in old-time
farm activities.
Pembina
Valley Camp -- riding, hiking, bird watching,
photography
Pembina
Valley Online -- for information about just about anything happening
in the valley
Pembina
Valley Park -- hiking trails, birding, photography
Pembina
Valley Snowkickers -- snowmobile trails
Pembina
Valley Tourism -- for the big picture on year-round fun in the
valley
Post Road Memorial
Trail -- using an excellent self-guided map (available at Memory
Lane Inn) explore the founding towns and villages of the Mennonite
West Reserve.
- See original
housebarns.
- Travel the
old post road used to guide settlers safely during winter months.
- Appreciate
the beauty and value of the cottonwood trees in the development
of the villages.
St. Leon's Windmills
-- This area hosts a 2,300-acre wind farm. In all, there are 63
of these majestic monoliths gracing the local countryside. These
windmills generate sufficient energy to power 41,000 homes. Stop
by the interpretive centre in the village.
Telephone:
204-242-4374
Email:
cistleon@gmail.com
Sleigh
and hay rides:
- Opawaka Creek
Farm -- Telephone: 204-246-2174
- Telephone:
204-242-2870
Star Mound School
Museum -- 1886 one-room school house; first nations burial mound;
panoramic view of region
Telephone: 204-873-2600 or 204-822-1973
Theatre: Candlewick
Productions -- outdoor theatre near La Riviere in
the beautiful Pembina Valley
Oak Valley Productions
-- producers of the well-known
passion
play "The Carpenter"
The
Quilters' Jewel -- A destination must for anyone interested
in learning about making quilts, purchasing fabric, patterns, resources,
gifts. A warm, welcoming ambience--the Quilters' Jewel has it all!
Therapeutic Touch
-- enjoy a relaxing session with a licensed therapist. This is an
all natural, non-invasive, drug free, research-based therapy. Morden,
Manitoba.
Telephone: 204-822-5193
Email: mjdresler@mts.net
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