Arborg | Manitoba - 1000 Towns of Canada

Top 4 Places to Visit in Arborg | Manitoba

**Created by Blaine Vancoughnett | University of Manitoba
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Photo by Travel Manitoba, CC BY 2.0

Region:

Interlake

Known For:

Icelandic heritage | Icelandic Festival of Manitoba roots | Icelandic River | Cultural traditions | Prairie town | Community events

Best For:

Cultural Heritage | Local Festivals | Prairie Drives | Small-Town Charm

Arborg and District Multicultural Heritage Village

History

The Arborg and District Multicultural Heritage Village was once an empty field in Arborg, MB. In 1999 a grassroots organization created the idea of building a heritage village in the town next to the Icelandic river. There are now 14 buildings that have been moved and added to create the village.

The World’s Largest Curling Rock

Selfie Spot

The town of Arborg is home to the world’s largest curling rock. It is located just outside the Arborg curling rink. The rock was built in 2005 to pay tribute to two local high school curling teams who won the provincial high school curling championship titles.

Arborg Public Library

The Arborg public library is located on Main Street in the commercial section of the town. Most towns have their own public libraries but the part that makes Arborg’s library special is that it is located in the historic CPR (Canadian Pacific Railway) station.

Arborg Bakery

Shop

Arborg Bakery has been around since the 1940s and is known for its European bread recipes. The bakery is quite well known and is a popular place to stop while in town. Even though the bakery has been around since the 1940’s the original building remains almost the same as when they opened it.