Things To Do on Your Backroads Woodland Retreat
Sightseeing
This is a great place to visit if you want to learn more about endangered species of plants and wildlife in the Tall Grass Prairie. Pack a picnic and some bug spray and have a quiet, easy hike.
Agassiz Interpretive Trail
This is a great place to visit if you want to learn more about endangered species of plants and wildlife in the Tall Grass Prairie. Pack a picnic and some bug spray and have a quiet, easy hike.
The Roseau River is great for canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and fishing. Visit the Roseau River Park, just a 15 minute drive away. Or go a little further and take a hike around the Ducks Unlimited wildlife area near Rosa, MB.
Roseau River
The Roseau River is great for canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and fishing. Visit the Roseau River Park, just a 15 minute drive away. Or go a little further and take a hike around the Ducks Unlimited wildlife area near Rosa, MB.
This is a great option for families. There are groomed trails, guided tours, and amazing photography opts. Contact them for a tour: https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/where-we-work/manitoba/featured-projects/the-weston-family-tall-grass.html
Weston Family Tall Grass Prairie Interpretive Centre
This is a great option for families. There are groomed trails, guided tours, and amazing photography opts. Contact them for a tour: https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/where-we-work/manitoba/featured-projects/the-weston-family-tall-grass.html
Neighbourhoods
Gardenton is home to some of the oldest Ukrainian heritage in the country! Visit the Old St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church and cemetery to see settler history. Take a walk on the Prairie Shore Trail just moments away, and keep you eye out for wildlife like deer, bears, cranes, swans, and coyotes! Not to mention the Historic Timber Truss Bridge that crosses the Roseau River. Get in contact ahead of time to take a look in the Ukrainian museum, or to find out if its tubing/canoeing season.
Gardenton
Gardenton is home to some of the oldest Ukrainian heritage in the country! Visit the Old St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church and cemetery to see settler history. Take a walk on the Prairie Shore Trail just moments away, and keep you eye out for wildlife like deer, bears, cranes, swans, and coyotes! Not to mention the Historic Timber Truss Bridge that crosses the Roseau River. Get in contact ahead of time to take a look in the Ukrainian museum, or to find out if its tubing/canoeing season.
Food Scene
Eva's boasts homemade cinnamon buns, mouthwatering pizza, and burgers. All buns and crusts are homemade. The fries are fresh-cut every time. It's a favourite for miles around!
Eva's
Manitoba 12Eva's boasts homemade cinnamon buns, mouthwatering pizza, and burgers. All buns and crusts are homemade. The fries are fresh-cut every time. It's a favourite for miles around!
The Domo on the corner of Hwy 201 and 59 boasts homemade burgers, pizza, and comfort foods. Family run, and very nearby, you'll find almost anything you need at this convenient store/restaurant.
CAN-AM COUNTRY CORNER
9024 E 29The Domo on the corner of Hwy 201 and 59 boasts homemade burgers, pizza, and comfort foods. Family run, and very nearby, you'll find almost anything you need at this convenient store/restaurant.
Activities
Laura Reeves of Prairie Shore Botanicals offers guided nature walks in the Tall Grass Prairie just moments away from our retreat. You'll learn about useful plants, native wildlife, and so much more in one of these guided walks. Book a nature walk in advance by emailing: info@psbotanicals.com or call: 204-425-3520.
Laura can come to our retreat and guide you down our own trails, or you can travel to the Prairie Shore Trail just minutes away.
Prairie Tall Grass
Laura Reeves of Prairie Shore Botanicals offers guided nature walks in the Tall Grass Prairie just moments away from our retreat. You'll learn about useful plants, native wildlife, and so much more in one of these guided walks. Book a nature walk in advance by emailing: info@psbotanicals.com or call: 204-425-3520.
Laura can come to our retreat and guide you down our own trails, or you can travel to the Prairie Shore Trail just minutes away.