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THE BRANDON SUN • LAKE LIFE • SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2023
WESTMAN RESORTS AND CAMPGROUNDS FOREST HILLS CABINS/
INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN CAMPGROUND Adjacent to the International Peace Garden, 90 kilometres south of the Trans-Canada Highway along Highway 10, the area is characterized by undulating hills, marshland, deciduous forest and shallow lakes. Thirty-six campground sites as well as overflow camping for tent camping. Location: International Peace Garden Phone: 1-888-483-6733 Online: peacegarden.com/camping MINNEDOSA BEACH CAMPGROUND Site of the 1999 Pan-Am Games rowing, canoeing, and kayaking events, Minnedosa Lake has a beautiful sand beach, picnic areas, play structures, baseball diamonds and a soccer field. Their lakeside campground has 170 campsites, 15- and 30-amp service and playground. Located on PTH 262 on the northeast edge of town, they offer a great place to “get away from it all.” Call for reservations or visit their website for information and rates. • Location: Beach Road, Minnedosa • Phone: 204-867-3450 • Online: minnedosa.com/p/minnedosa-campground TURTLE CROSSING CAMPGROUND Turtle Crossing is situated on a sprawling 65-acre parcel of land bordered by the Assiniboine River to the south, Lake Percy to the north, and farmland to the east and west. Just far enough away from the Trans-Canada Highway to eliminate the traffic noise, and only a short drive from Brandon’s City centre. The park features free Wi-fi, coin laundry, playground, five kilometres of hiking or bike trails and fire pits at every site. The Assiniboine River provides an opportunity for fishing, kayaking, swimming, and tubing or you can cool off and paddle around in our gigantic wading fountain. Kayaks, canoes, river tubes, and one-person inflatable boats are available for rent on site. • Location: On Grand Valley Road off 18th Street
WILLIAM LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK
RV PARK AND MEETING PLACE Forest Hills Cabins/RV Resort is situated 13 kilometres south of Carberry on Highway 5, bordering Spruce Woods Provincial Park and adjacent to the Sands Hills Casino. The cabins opened on Dec. 29, 2014, to the public and contain all the amenities to make your stay enjoyable. Each cabin comes with two queen size beds, a sofa bed, full kitchen, dishes and cutlery for six, HD/smart TV, free Wi-Fi, free coffee, bedding and linen, towels, hot tub, propane barbecue, six patio chairs. The RV park consists of 46 sites, with water and electric hook up, with your choice of 30- or 50-amp service. Located in the centre of the RV site is a washroom facility containing four showers and wheelchair accessibility. • Location: Carberry, next to Sand Hills Casino • Toll free number: 1-866-228-3132 • Online: slfnforesthills.com TURTLE MOUNTAIN RESORT Nestled in the Turtle Mountains adjacent to the shores of Lake Metigoshe is where you will find the Turtle Mountain Resort. Check out their trading post for your grocery, fuel, liquor, beer and firework needs while you are at the lake. The Velvet Antler Café has a tasty menu of breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert options, including ice cream! Stay in their one- or two-bedroom cabins for a night, a long weekend or a week. • Location: 400 Stevens Cres., Lake Metigoshe • Phone: 204-747-3919 • Online: tmresort.ca BOISSEVAIN LIONS CAMPGROUND A 20-minute drive from Canada-U.S. border. Twenty- two RV sites, 12 standard sites. Campground is located next to heated swimming pool. Children’s playground and wading pool. The campground provides serviced sites with water, power and sewer and some partially serviced sites with just water and power. There is also a tenting area. • Location: Boissevain • Phone: 204-534-6192 • Online: boissevain.ca/recreation/campground RIVER CROSSING GUEST HOUSE Guesthouse is by the river’s edge at the site of a historic river crossing on the Assiniboine River also known as the Treesbank Ferry or Clark’s Crossing. Open year round for people to enjoy all four seasons in the countryside. Make some tracks along their shady, well- groomed trails. • Location: Road 45 North, Wawanesa • Phone: 204-724-9903 • Online: river-crossing-guest-house.business.site
Home of the Turtle’s Back Trail. Located to the east of Turtle Mountain Provincial Park. A challenging yet rewarding hike up the Turtle’s Back Trail provides you with a spectacular panoramic view of Southwest Manitoba. It passes through Turtle Mountain Community Pasture, which offers you a glimpse at where local livestock roam and graze. The park is well- liked by windsurfing enthusiasts because of its rounded shape, clear water and gas-motor restrictions. The lake is stocked with brown trout, making it a favourite for anglers. It also has a swimming and beach area. The amphitheatre provides weekend interpretive shows during the summer. For more information, contact Manitoba Conservation in Boissevain. • Location: 84 kilometres south of Brandon on Highway 10, seven km east on PR 341, eight km south • Phone: 1-888-482-2267 EMERALD ISLE MOTEL & RESORT Beach, camping May to September, air-conditioned, cable TV, wireless high-speed internet on beautiful Killarney Lake. Fridges, microwaves, coffee in rooms. Snacks, pizza, beverages in office, cold beer vendor. • Location: 103 Water Ave., Killarney • Phone: 204-523-4215 SMOKEY HOLLOW Open year-round, Smokey Hollow is located in Onanole, just six minutes from Riding Mountain National Park and Clear Lake. You can expect clean, comfortable and quiet accommodations in a peaceful and relaxing environment with easy access to many dining and activity options. We offer many on site amenities including a swimming pool, conference center, wireless internet, cable TV and movie channels. • Location: 350 Highway 10, Onanole • Phone: 204-848-2600 • Online: smokeyhollow.ca MOOSWA RESORT AND ARBUTUS CABINS The Mooswa Resort is a landmark fixture in Riding Mountain National Park. In operation for 56 years, this resort boasts a variety of rooms consisting of six chalets, eight suites, and two cottages, all poolside. Located adjacent to the Mooswa Resort are the Arbutus Cabins, a small enclave of six cabins. These are the largest rental cabins located in the national park. The newer, spacious, self-catering cabins are the ideal
• Phone: 204-720-5826 • Online: turtlecross.com CRYSTAL CITY MUNICIPAL TRAILER PARK
Beautiful, well-treed park with well-equipped playground. The site has barbecue pits, modern washrooms, sewage disposal and a nearby golf course. • Location: Off Highway 3 near Crystal City, approximately 18 kilometres north of the U.S. border. • Phone: 204-873-2591 • Online: tourismwestman.ca/camp/crystal-city- municipal-trailer-park
location for your family or group to gather. • Location: 27 and 28 Mooswa Dr., corner of Mooswa Drive and Columbine, Wasagaming • Phone: 1-855-586-3575 • Online: mooswa.com
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