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fravel around Mmnitobm’s interimtae
Highway 6
Outdoor
Adventures
ighway 6 runs from
Winnipeg into the
North-western
Interlake. Farm vaca-
tions, camping, fish-
ing, hunting and wildlife viewing make
this area an exciting vacation destina-
tion for the outdoor enthusiast.
Whether you are just passing through,
staying a few hours or a few days, it’s
yours to explore and enjoy. The com-
munities of this area offer a wide range
of services, festivals, friendly people
and plenty of country hospitality.
Only 40 minutes from Winnipeg,
visit St. Laurent for their annual Metis
Days festival celebrating the unique
early period of Manitoba’s history and
Metis culture. St Laurent is known for
its excellent cottage and beach develop-
ments.
Lundar, the home of the Canada
Goose, is the regional service centre in
the RM of Coldwell. Of interest to trav-
ellers are the museum, special events,
the farmers market and a golf course.
Recreation and camping facilities
include a junior Olympic swimming
pool and the Lundar Beach and
Recreation Park. Lundar hosts the “All
Canadian Goose Shoot” every fall, as
well as the summer fair and winter car-
nival. Nearby is the Swan Creek Fish
Hatchery, one of only three in
Manitoba.
Visitors to Eriksdale can enjoy a
visit to the museum or to McEwen
Memorial Park which offers ovemight
camping or a quiet place to stop for a
picnic. Eriksdale hosts an annual fall
com roast and several major ball tour-
naments.
The Narrows connecting the north
and south basins of Lake Manitoba
offers resorts, camping, and superb
fishing. It is from this point that the
Ancient Cree called “Manitobau” or
from “Channel of the Great Spirit”,
which the province gets its name.
Ashern, the service centre of
Highway 6 and home of the Sharptail
Grouse, offers a complete range of
activities and events. Visit the museum
or attend the annual Fun Fair. Play a
round of golf, stop by the cattle auc-
tion, or shop at the local stores.
Sharptail Park offers ovemight camp-
ing. Ashern hosts the internationally
recognized “One-Box Sharptail Hunt”,
during the fall. Visit Silver Bay, the
local beach and cottage area.
The Village of Moosehorn, 13 km.
north of AShern, offers a museum,
motel and local services. Plan to visit
the Watchorn Provincial Recreation
Park which boasts excellent swimming,
overnight camping and a boat launch.
Steep Rock Beach (above) and
Campground, twö and one half hours
Northwest of Winnipeg is an excellent.
camping and fishing area. Boasting a
superb beach and picturesque lime-
stone cliffs, it offers ovemight camping,
boat launching, inland marina, board-
walk, restaurant and several stores. For
those with families, there is an excel-
lent children’s entertainment and play-
ground area.
Further north, the Fairford Dam
and fish ladder are a unique attraction
of the area. Wildlife abounds in the
region with excellent fishing on the
Fairford River, Lake St. Martin and
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Pharmacist: V.T. Eyolfson
Store Hours:
Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Boyd Benson
Jason Zuk
Ron Rogowsky
Grace Fridfinnson
Alvin Johnson
Dwayne Bardarson
Miles Gislason
John Marten
Don Solinski
Phone
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Anama Bay. The Davis Point Game
Farm has buffalo, elk, wild boar and
deer.
The Communities of Gypsumville
and St. Martin offer a full range of ser-
vices and are the last chance for food
and fuel on the route to Northern
Manitoba. Fishing supplies, guiding
and boat rentals are available at
Anama Bay.
Highway 7
Heart of the
Interlake
ithout a doubt, the
areas along Lake
Winnipeg and Lake
Manitoba offer a
remarkable variety of
magnificent scenery. However, the
land between the lakes also has its
unique attractions. History, wildlife,
natural attractions and summer fairs
and cultural festivals offer something
for everyone. Highway 7 — it’s a natur-
al vacation destination.
The communities along Highway 7
offer a host of events and attractions
which appeal to a variety of interests,
come and visit — you’ll be glad you
did! Stonewall, only 20 minutes away
from Winnipeg was the centre of lime-
stone quarries which operated from
the early 1880’s to the late 60’s.
Although no longer the economic
mainstay of Stonewall, the quarries
influence is still evident throughout the
town today. The beautiful old stone
buildings, the celebration of the annual
Quarry Days and the Stonewall Quarry
Park are a tribute to its past. The Park,
Visitor Centre and Kinsmen Lake
make Stonewall an attractive day trip
or extended vacation destinations.
A few kilometers east of Stonewall
is Oak Hammock Marsh, the home of
Ducks Unlimited Interpretive and
Conservation Centre. This 3,500
hectare marsh supports tens of thou-
sands of waterfowl during migrations
and is home to more than 260 species
of birds and 25 mammals. The annuál
Waterfowl Celebration is held on loca-
tion in mid-May of each year.
The Town of Teulon, celebrating its
75th Anniversary in 1994, is home to
the Interlake, Regional Arts Centre,
Teulon Museum, Teulon/Rockwood
Green Acres Recreation Park and the
Teulon Golf and Country Club. Each
summer the community hosts the
Agricultural Fair and Stampede, base-
ball tournaments, the Teulon Tractor
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