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Farm and Wildlife Trail
Southern Manitoba has a diverse range of rural
and wilderness scenery to explore and this
delightful self-drive itinerary highlights the best of
the region, exploring the beaches and islands of
Manitoba’s lakes, encountering the bears and
wildlife of Riding Mountain National Park and
tasting traditional ranch life on a prairie farm.
Sunflowers in southern Manitoba
Pisew Falls, Manitoba
Day 1
Drive from Winnipeg to Oak
Hammock Marsh before continuing
via the Icelandic heritage village of
Gimli to Hecla Island Provincial Park.
Day 2
Having discovered the delights of
Hecla, drive across the narrows of
Lake Manitoba to Riding Mountain
National Park for a two night stay.
Upon arrival join a four hour black
bear watching trip.
Day 3
Join an early morning wildlife safari
in the national park, followed by
another evening of bear viewing.
Day 4
Head south through Brandon to the
small rural town of Boissevain for a
stay on a small working farm.
Day 5
After a full farm breakfast return to
Winnipeg at the end of your tour.
Bears in Riding Mountain National Park
Hecla Island
In the heart of Lake Winnipeg, Hecla Island
measures just six by twenty-six kilometres.
The island is a paradise for wildlife and nature
enthusiasts, forming part of Hecla Provincial Park,
created in 1969 that also protects four separate
islands: Black, Goose, Deer and Punk. Settled in
the 1870s by Icelandic people, Hecla village has
now been restored and provides a fascinating
insight into the lives of the original settlers. You
can follow a trail through Grassy Narrows Marsh
or relax on a sandy beach: whichever you choose
you’re likely to see moose, white-tailed deer and
black bears, as well as some of the 180 bird
species found in the park.
HECLA OASIS RESORT,
HECLA ISLAND
Surrounded by the spectacular natural beauty
and the clear waters of Lake Winnipeg, Hecla
Oasis Resort is located within Hecla Provincial
Park. The resort has been recently refurbished
to provide modern comfortable rooms and the
extensive range of amenities includes several
restaurants, a spa and wellness centre, a superb
golf course and a water park with three indoor
swimming pools and another in the open air.
Manitoba’s Icelandic heritage
TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL
Our private tailor-made journeys offer
complete freedom of choice. The itineraries and
accommodation shown are designed to give you a
flavour of what is possible and can be tailored to suit
your preferences. Prices vary according to selected
accommodation and season, please telephone us
to discuss your individual requirements.
Manitoba: Canada
Telephone: 01993 838 700
First Nations dancer
Historic grain elevators
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