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Manitoba motorists have long broken up their drive between Brandon and Winnipeg with the sight of the Halfway Tree, but there’s not just one tree vying for the title
The Manitoba Agricultural Museum will bring visitors old-fashioned holiday cheer during weekends in December
Tis the season for community tree lighting ceremonies, winter festivals and Santa Claus parades. The Manitoba Agricultural Museum near Austin is likewise in the holiday spirit. The facility in central Manitoba is getting ready to welcome visitors for two weekends of night-time programming. Winter Wonderland evenings will run Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 13-15 from 5-8 […] Read more
International Peace Gardens on the U.S.-Canada border mix outdoor recreation with history and curated garden spaces
The International Peace Gardens, about 24 kilometres south of Boissevain on Highway 10, are known for their botanical grandeur. There’s an extra layer of beauty in late September, when fall foliage is in its prime but before the first killing frost. For the best experience, choose a sunny day, take your camera and grab your […] Read more
A road trip that stops at the birthplaces of some of the province’s most beloved stories is worth considering this summer
From Nellie McClung to Margaret Laurence, rural Manitoba has been home to many notable authors. Often, the author’s background has influenced the topics they write about and where they place their stories. Day trippers this summer can get a taste of local literary culture by visiting the setting for novels or places where their writers […] Read more
The agri-business landscape in the western Manitoba village of Austin expands with the arrival of textile processing.
Glacier FarmMedia – The western Manitoba village of Austin has a new facet in its agri-business landscape: textile processing. The Austin Woollen Mill, owned and operated by Bryan and Lynda Driedger, held a grand opening earlier this spring. Visitors were introduced to the steps of wool processing as they toured the new facility. The facility […] Read more
