Minnedosa | Manitoba - 1000 Towns of Canada

Top 9 Places to Visit in Minnedosa | Manitoba

The page created by Rylan C Ewen | Red River College | Photo: Minnedosa 1887, Image Courtesy of University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections

Region:

Parkland

Known For:

Lake Minnedosa | Minnedosa Beach | Heritage downtown | Valley views | Outdoor recreation | Prairie charm

Best For:

Beach Days | Scenic Views | Outdoor Activities | Parkland Trips

Heritage Village

The Minnedosa District Museum and Heritage Village is an old pioneer village featuring 9 restored heritage buildings from days past. The village is furnished with period artifacts, a water wheel, a trout pond and a windmill all placed to show you exactly what life was like.

Bison Park

An authentic way to see Manitoba’s most sacred animal in a natural habitat. The park allows visitors to view the bison plains from all sides of the fenced compound along the walking trail. Newborn bison calves arrive every spring and are always worth the trip for their antics.

Fish Ladder

Located directly below the Minnedosa Spillway, the 22 pool and riffle structure allow various species of fish to travel from Little Saskatchewan River into Minnedosa Lake and further up the chain of lakes.

Ishii Japanese Garden

This garden is a tranquil, relaxing getaway capturing the essence and bliss of a traditional Japanese garden. Made in partnership with Minnedosa’s sister city Ishii, Japan, where delegates from both communities have visited back and forth.

Rotary Swinging Bridge

The bridge crosses the meandering Little Saskatchewan River. Built by the Minnedosa Rotary Club. Located on the Oxbow Nature Trail and Historic Walking Trail.

Home Town of NHL Goalie Curt Ridley

Drafted in the second round for the 1971 NHL draft to the Boston Bruins, Curt Ridley went on to play for 3 teams with a combined total of 104 games. Curt was born in Minnedosa in 1951. He raised in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

Trout Pond

Immediately downstream from Minnedosa Lake, the Minnedosa Trout Pond is stocked with brown and rainbow trout. Rainbow trout are sought after by many anglers for their hard and gamey fight.

Rockin the Fields of Minnedosa

“Canada’s Premier Classic Rock Festival” Come rock out every August long weekend for a classic rock festival overlooking scenic Lake Minnedosa.

Home Town of Adventurer Kate Rice

Kate Rice was a famous Canadian woman known for being the first woman prospector.