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CAMPING AT SALT LAKE – VIRDEN RODEO AND WILD
CARLTON BEACH WEST DAYS

Located near Strathclair, Manitoba, there are 32 power Virden is widely known for its Virden Indoor Rodeo
lots, swimming, and beach area. and Wild West Daze. This event, held in late August,
attracts cowboys and visitors from a large area.

123 BU BOBCATS

116 THE WESTERN MANITOBA Bobcats action. Check out their website at gobobcats.ca.
Make sure to take in Brandon University
CENTENNIAL AUDITORIUM

The WMCA is a multi-purpose auditorium located next
to the Queen Elizabeth II Music Building of Brandon
University. The auditorium is Brandon’s main concert HISTORIC AUD THEATRE
hall, and plays host too many musical, dance and theatre WAR MEMORIALS
performances throughout the year. Check out wmca.ca for The historic building which houses The Aud Theatre
performance schedules. THROUGHOUT WESTMAN
in Virden was built in 1911. A local acting group A GREAT PLACE
The Forrest War Memorial is one of more than 200 performs plays within the building along with a host of
such memorials that grace Manitoba communities. activities. Check out their website at hevirdenaud.com. TO LIVE, WORK
These are proud reminders of the heroism and the AND PLAY
sacrifice that describes the character of so many
Manitoba places.
Serving the areas of
Onanole, Sandy Lake and
Newdale

• Beautiful Lakes

• Golf Courses
VISIT THE CANADIAN FOSSIL
DISCOVERY CENTRE • Hiking Trails

Located in Morden, the Canadian Fossil Discovery • Restaurants
Centre provides a great interpretation of life in the
www.wmca.ca ETERNAL SPRINGS PARK Western Interior Seaway from the late Cretaceous • Shopping
period of earth’s prehistory. The extensive collection of
204-728-9510 Have you visited this lesser-known spot in Manitoba? marine reptile fossils is the largest in Canada and is very & much more!
The “Eternal Springs” area is located 11 kms east of well represented in our gallery space. More details at
Virden and features a cute swinging bridge. discoverfossils.com.

For information call 204-848-7614 | www.harrisonpark.ca