Souris | Manitoba - 1000 Towns of Canada

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Souris | Manitoba

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Region:

Westman

Known For:

Souris Swinging Bridge | Plum Festival | Souris River | Historic town | Prairie landscapes | Small-town charm

Best For:

Unique Landmarks | Local Festivals | Prairie Drives | Quiet Getaways

Agate Pits

Kids & Family Outdoor

Discover rare finds and unearth buried treasures when you visit the Souris Agate Pits.

Canada’s Longest Swinging Bridge

Selfie Spot

That’s right Souris is home to Canada’s longest swinging bridge, measuring at 604 feet. With a lot of history behind this official Manitoba Star attraction, like it originally being built in 1904 and reconstructed due to the great floods through the province.

Victoria Park

Outdoor

With all the history flowing through Souris it is no surprise that this 50-acre oasis is known as one of the oldest parks in the country. Tons of space and activities are found at the park, like hiking, fishing, geocaching, elks’ playground, swimming, and camping.

The Hillcrest Museum

History

Step back in time at the Hillcrest museum by seeing all the fascinating displays of life in the early 1900s. Jam-packed with historically significant artifacts from early prairie life to Aboriginal collections, to the foundation of Souris and its parts in the world wars.

The Plum Museum/Visitor Centre

History

The 1883 church building is set in the heart of Souris to preserve the history of its beautiful town. The museum is a must-stop for all visitors to the town, as it doubles as the visitor information centre, they have all the info on the ins and outs of this wonderful town.

Souris Outdoor Pool

Kids & Family

The best place to beat the heat in the hot Manitoba summers. This heated outdoor pool provides fun for any age with its four slides, lazy river, and beach-like entry.

The Mystical Old Oak Tree

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It’s estimated that the tree has been left unfettered since 1497 A.D., which pre-dates all recorded history in North America.