Top 9 Places to Visit in Altona | Manitoba

The page created by Blaine Vancoughnett | University of Manitoba | Photo by facebook.com/manitobasunflowerfestival

Region:

Pembina Valley

Known For:

Van Gogh Sunflowers Painting Replica | Sunflower Festival | Mennonite heritage | Prairie town | Cultural events | Agricultural roots

Best For:

Festivals | Unique Landmarks | Cultural Heritage | Prairie Drives

01. Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’

Art, Kids & Family, Selfie Spot

• Address: 10th Ave. NE, Altona, MB, Canada
• Web: altona.ca
  The Sunflower Capital of Canada. The world’s largest painting on an easel is located in Altona and is a likeness of Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ painting.

02. Manitoba Sunflower Festival

Kids & Family, Selfie Spot

• Address: Altona Centennial Park, 10th Ave NW, Altona, MB
• Phone: (204) 324-9005
• Web: manitobasunflowerfestival.ca
  The Red River Valley's climate allows Manitoba to be Canada's largest producer of sunflowers. The Manitoba Sunflower Festival has been around since 1964 and occurs each summer in Altona.

03. Gallery in the Park

Art

• Address: 245 10th Ave NW, Altona
• Phone: 204-324-9610
• Web: galleryinthepark.com
  Gallery in the Park is a heritage home (built in 1902) that has been turned into an art gallery and sculpture garden. The gallery is open from June to September.

04. Home Town of Friesens’ Founder David W. Friesen

Famous Canadians, History

• Address: One Printers Way, Altona, MB R0G 0B0
• Web: david-w-friesen-printing-companys-founder
  David W. (D.W.) Friesen is the founder of one of Canada’s largest printing companies, Friesens. It started as a small confectionery store that opened in 1907.

05. Trans Canada Trail

Outdoor

• Web: pembinavalleyonline.com
  The Trans Canada Trail goes through Altona. It heads south to Gretna and west to Rosengart through Buffalo Creek Nature Park.

06. Memory Garden

Outdoor

• Address: 10th Ave and 2nd St. NE in Altona
• Phone: (204) 324-9005
• Web: altona.ca/tourism/events-attractions/memory-garden-service/
  The Memory Garden in Altona is a place where people can purchase a shrub, annual, cedar, or perennial to plant in memory of someone.

07. Night of Lights Tree Lighting

Kids & Family, Selfie Spot

• Address: 111 Centre Ave, Altona MB
• Phone: 204-324-9005
• Web: altona.ca/event/town-of-altona-night-of-lights/
  Held the last Friday in November. This celebration marks the beginning of the Christmas season.

08. Winter Carnival

Kids & Family

• Address: 227 10th Ave NW, Altona MB
• Web: facebook.com/events/mec/altona-winter-carnival-2020
  The Altona Winter Carnival is a fun event that is hosted each year for families to participate in.

09. Aquatic Center

Kids & Family

• Address: 5th Ave., Altona Centennial Park, Altona MB
• Phone: (204) 324-5288
• Web: facebook.com/pages/category/Public-Swimming-Pool/Altona-Aquatic-Centre
  The Altona Aquatic Center has many amenities for all different ages. There is a 133-foot waterslide available, and a large splash zone for kids and families.