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                TAKE IN THE                                                KENTON DAM SITE                                                                                                                     Photo provided by Tourism Winnipeg
                WESTMAN REPTILE                                            Kenton Dam, located south of
                GARDENS                                                    Kenton, was developed for camping,
                                                                           swimming, and fishing, and makes an
                Located near Douglas, the Westman                          ideal location for the annual Canada
                Reptile Gardens is an indoor exhibit                       Day celebrations. The dam was first
                of North America’s most varied                             constructed on the Brierwood Creek in
                collection of reptiles, amphibians, and                    1969.                                                                     Photo provided by Tourism Winnipeg
                arachnids under one roof. For more
                details go to reptilegardens.ca.                                                                           VISIT THE MANITOBA MUSEUM
                                                                                                                           IN WINNIPEG


                                                                                                                           Set off on a thrilling voyage of excitement and
                TOUR THE MARGARET                                          VISIT THE CARBERRY                              discovery at the Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg. In
                                                                                                                           the Museum Galleries, you can travel through time.
                LAURENCE HOUSE                                             PLAINS MUSEUM                                   Check out their website at manitobamuseum.ca

                Margaret Laurence, an internationally                      Visit the Carberry Plains Museum                                                                   99          THE FORKS IN WINNIPEG
                renowned author, was born and raised                       and experience early prairie life. Next
                in Neepawa. Laurence lived here in                         door to the Museum, visit the fully-                                                                           The Forks have been a meeting place for
                her grandfather’s house from l935 to                       restored Gingerbread House. For                                                                    over 6,000 years. Situated at the junction of the Red and
                l944. Built ca. l894, the house, and                       more details go to townofcarberry.ca/                                                              Assiniboine Rivers, this year-round, historical landmark
                her grandfather John Simpson figured                       carberry-plains-museum.                                                                            delights with its exceptional culinary offerings, unique
                prominently in the Manawaka novels.                                                                                                                           shopping, diverse attractions, and memorable events.
                See neepawatourism.ca                                                                                                                                         For more details go to theforks.com




                                                                                                                           NATIONAL INDIGENOUS                                       HERITAGE HOME FOR THE ARTS
                                                                                                                           PEOPLES DAY CELEBRATION                                         Killarney’s Community Arts & Culture Centre

                                                                                                                           National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, is a                            • Art Exhibitions
                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Performing Arts
                                                                                                                           day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and                   • Workshops for all Ages & Experience
                                                                                                                           contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis              • Rentals for Special Events & Meetings
                                                                                                                           Indigenous peoples of Canada.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  44 Water Avenue, Killarney
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Open All Year
             Things To Do and See                                                                                                                                                             Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 4:00 pm

      • Manitoba Automobile Museum
      • Pioneer Home Museum
      • CPR Historic Center & Arts Mosaic
      • Elkhorn Golf Course
      • Virden Wellview Golf Course
      • Elkhorn Spray Park
      • Virden Swimming Pool
      • Eternal Springs
      • Kenton Dam and Campground                                                                                          TAKE IN SCENIC VIEWS BY
      • Virden Lions Campground                                                                                            HORSEBACK
      • Elkhorn Campground                                                                                                 Spring, summer and fall are the best seasons to

   Check out our trendy shops and dining                                                                                   horseback ride while enjoying some of Manitoba’s                          For more information call 431-734-0394
                                                                                                                           most scenic views. Check out travelmanitoba.com/
       and more unique experiences at                                                                                      things-to-do/outdoor/horseback for more details.                           or email ktmartscouncil@gmail.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                          www.killarneyarts.com
       www.prairiegatewaytourism.ca
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