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                                                                                                                                         THE OXBOW NATURE                                           CLAY BANKS –
                                                                                                                                         TRAIL                                                      BISON JUMP

                                                                                                                                         Oxbow Nature Trail is a                                    This site in the Municipality of
                                                                                                                                         3.1-kilometre loop trail located near                      Cartwright-Roblin, north of the
                                                                                                                                         Minnedosa that features a river and                        Village of Cartwright, is believed to
                                                                                                                                         is good for all skill levels. The trail is                 be where from about 2,000 to 1,200
                                                                                                                                         primarily used for hiking and running.                     years ago, Indigenous people of the
                                                             CAMPING AT A VARIETY OF                                                     For more details check out                                 Besant culture stampeded bison over
                                                                                                                                         alltrails.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                    the cliffs, later carving the carcasses
                                                             LOCATIONS                                                                                                                              for use as food, tools, shelter, and
                                                                                                                                                                                                    clothing.
                                                             No shortage of camping options in Westman!
                                                                                                                                         MINNEDOSA LOWER                                            CP STATION
                                                                                                                                         WEST BIKING TRAIL
   12         THE NORTHERN LIGHTS                                                                                                        The trail connects Heritage Village                        (CPR) station at Virden is a rare
                                                                                                                                                                                                    The former Canadian Pacific Railway
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Manitoba fieldstone station.  It was
                                                                                                                                         to the Rotary Swinging Bridge. From
                                                                                                                                                                                                    built by CPR in 1900.
             Although the phenomenon is most spectacular in the
   northern reaches of this country, the natural wonder known as the                                                                     there to the Oxbow Trail and then
                                                                                                                                         onto the trail to the dam.
   northern lights or the Aurora Borealis can be seen throughout all
   of Manitoba. Look for the latest aurora forecast on the Astronomy
   North website:
   astronomynorth.com/aurora-forecast/
                                                             ASESSIPPI SKI AREA AND
                                                             RESORT

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                                                             Discover Manitoba’s Largest Ski Resort! Asessippi
                                                             boasts 26 downhill runs, three chair lifts, two terrain
                                                             parks, and four snow tubing lanes.                                                                                                            DIFFERENT
                                                                                                                                                                                                        THIS SUMMER!
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                                                                                                                        Perfect for Birthday Parties,
                                                             DAKOTA FIRST NATION                                        Stag/Stagettes & Corporate Events.

                                                             WINTER FEST                                                Visit our website for more information
         WE’VE GOT WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR TONIGHT!          Sioux Valley Dakota Nation stage its annual Winter         kickinaxethrowing.com
           Whether you want to join us for dine in or enjoy our    Fest for four days at the end of January. The event is   204-730-5425
            delicious food on your home patio this evening!   a long-standing tradition in western Manitoba and
          Give us a call at 204-726-0207 to make a reservation    is a combination of cultural and aboriginal sports.   Contact us for hours at our new location
                                                                                                                        across from The Dock on Princess.
                  or place your order for takeout!           Check out the Facebook account Dakota-Nation-
                                                             Winterfest.

    612 ROSSER AVENUE, BRANDON | 204-726-0207 | BENNYS.RESTAURANT
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