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Attractions
LOG CABIN TOURIST CENTRE
Located at the corner of HWY #3 and Main Street in Manitou you will find the “Log House” Tourism Centre. The house was built in 1884 in what is believed to be the CPR style. A committee of volunteers moved and restored the building in a turn of the century style with donated furnishings.
| The building is open to the public seasonally from July 1st until the second weekend in September. Open 7 days a week 11:00 a.m. – 8 p.m. Call 204-242-2765. |
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The Manitou Opera House, built in 1930 with Arts and Crafts influenced architecture, has a proscenium stage, a partially sloped auditorium, and a four-step balcony. The house holds 385 patrons for concerts and will seat 100 for small banquets.
| Owned by the Town of Manitou, the Opera House is managed by the Opera House Management Committee, a group of community volunteers. See a list of upcoming events... If you would like to book the Opera House for an event, please call our booking agent at 204-242-2171. |
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If you would like to contact us or if you would like to be on our e-mail list, please e-mail us at athor@mts.net
Manitou Opera House
325 Main Street
Manitou MB R0G 1G0
Canada
PEMBINA VALLEY HONEY GARLIC & MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL
The annual Honey Garlic & Maple Syrup Festival takes place on the first Saturday following Labour Day. The planning committee works hard all year to organize this well attended festival where visitors can get a “Taste of the Pembina Valley”.
| Activities available to enjoy are Pancake Breakfast, Craft Show and Sale, Farmer’s Market, Display Booths, Honey, Garlic & Maple Syrup Vendors, Free Stage Entertainment, Cooking Demos, Historic Town Tours, Soap Box Derby, Gourmet Alley, Beverage Gardens, all topped off with a delicious Buffet Supper. For complete event details and schedules please visit: |
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Come and take the plunge, run, jump, and dive off a platform with a 150 foot drop zipping across the trees.
Or sit, relax and feel like a bird as you zip-line across the ravines with breath-taking views of the Pembina Valley .
Get away from the noise and the hustle and bustle of the city.
Sit down, relax, and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the Pembina Valley.
This 30 acre site is located two miles west and two miles north of Manitou. The site consists of two parcels of wooded and open grassland areas divided by a stream and marshland. A 100-foot floating boardwalk connects the two pieces of land.
| There are about three km’s of hiking trails (colour coded for trail distances) designed in loops so you can walk part or all of them. The site and trails are limited wheelchair accessible, and provide restroom access and picnic/rest area. Along the trails you can see over 35 wild flowers in season from spring to fall. There are also birds, waterfowl, and you might see a deer in the woods or a beaver in the water. |
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We welcome schools, groups, seniors and families.
For further information contact:
Binney Corner Nature Preserve Committee c/o Pembina
Valley Conservation District
Box 659 – 261 Main Street, Manitou, MB R0G 1G0
p hone 204-242-3267
f ax 204-242-3281
e-mail : pvcd@goinet.ca
The park is located 6.6 km west on Hwy #3, 3.2 km north and .8 km east from Manitou. Just watch for the signs.
| Operated in conjunction with the Archibald Museum, this relaxing park is located on Mary Jane Lake, great for fishing, boating and water-skiing. One cabin and many camping spaces are available, with or without hydro. There is a beach area, games area and boat launch. Contact 204-242-2235 for reservations. |
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The middle two weeks of July see the tiny little hamlet of LaRiviere become the region's centre of activity, as the renowned Oak Valley Productions stage their annual Passion Play at its picturesque outdoor theatre.
| Oak Valley is active throughout the year, together with the local Manitoba City Theatre group, in presenting numerous plays and dinner theatres at the magnificant Manitou Opera House. |
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| The scenic Pembina Valley is one of the most beautiful areas in southern Manitoba. Home to thousands of species, a visit to the Valley is the perfect way to strip away the stress of day to day life. |
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The museum is located 6.4 km west of Manitou on Hwy #3 and 6.4 km north. Watch for signs.
| Guided tours will show you through three fully furnished homes (2 of which were once occupied by famous author and activist, Nellie McClung) the LaRiviere CPR Station (Provincial Historic Site), a church, and the three-story barn jammed to the rafters with artifacts from days gone by. This museum is a must see. |
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The Archibald Historical Museum is privately owned and operated seasonally. Open May-September, noon- 8 p.m. Closed Wednesday and Thursday unless you have an appointment. Contact 204-242-2235 for more information.
PEMBINA VALLEY PROVINCIAL PARK
| Located adjacent to the Pembina Valley, Camp, offer a natural preserve of local wildlife and vegetation. |
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| Grandma's Farm is Located just five minutes from Manitou along Highway # 3. Opening for the season every May long weekend, "Grandma" is always anxious to show off new arrivals and old favorites like the miniature donkeys and pot-bellied pigs. |
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Whether you're an alpine skier, a cross-country skier, a snowboarder, or even a golfer, there's plenty for you at Holiday Mountain. Alpine Skiing at Holiday Mountain is as good as it gets in Manitoba.
The ski facilities are comprised of two double chair lifts, a t-bar and two rope tows, with a total uphill capacity of 5000 people per hour. The Terrain park continues to be modified. Holiday Mountain now has a large table-top as well as a small table-top, along with 3 different rails including a rainbow rail.
| If you're a beginner, the Holiday Mountain Ski School offers instruction for young and old alike. The resort offers ski and snowboard lessons designed for individuals or entire groups. The school programs, of course, are famous with schoolchildren, teachers and parents all over Manitoba. |
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The gorgeous 9 hole golf course offers a challenging layout carved from the natural side hills of the scenic Pembina Valley.
Manitou's swimming pool was completed in July 2003. The Facility boasts several leisure amenities, including;
- junior olympic (25m) main tank
- integrated wading pool
- zero depth beach entry
- aerated bubble bench
- three waterslides
- "The Little Dipper" wide slide
- "The Twister" 120 foot fume slide
- "The Plunge" side by side rocket slide
- geysers and fountains
- grass deck area
- large shade structure
The pool is open seven days a week from mid-June to early September. Programs include Red Cross, Preschool and Swim lessons, LifeSaving Society leadership courses, aquacize classes, adult/figness swimming, public swimming, and swim team practices and competitions. The Facility is also available for private rentals at a cost of $90/hr (including GST)
For further information please call the pool at 204-242-2636 (during swim season) or 204-242-2515 (in the off season)
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Manitou Community Golf Course is open seasonally to the public. The nine hole licensed golf course is challenging and well manitained. Drop in and play a round anytime! |
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