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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

TRY SOMETHING
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!
More details at asessippi.com

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.

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