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Where the Stories About Life are Told

Take the opportunity to observe Riding Mountain National Park's bison herd in their native fescue prairie. Join a guided tour for a closer look at these fascinating creatures. A park expert will show you the importance of the park's unique habitat. Then cap off your day around an evening campfire. Lie back and watch the stars light the night sky!
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Saskatchewan's Heroes

Tour the grounds of the historic village of Batoche located on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, the site of dramatic armed conflict in 1885 between the Métis provisional government and the Canadian government. Discover this Métis community, its unique river lot system used by the area residents and the historic importance of Batoche to this country.
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Simply breathtaking

Go beyond your idea of the prairies and search out the tundra, forests and exceptional landscapes in Manitoba and Saskatchewan's national parks and national historic sites. See beluga whales on the Churchill River and polar bears in their natural habitat. Find peace and beauty in a pristine boreal forest or travel back through 150 million years of geological history. Remember to stop and take a breath.

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Hiking Through Time

Hiking the Gorge Creek Trail in Riding Mountain National Park is like traveling through 150 million years of geological history. Follow the trail through the steeply sloped gorge cut from the bedrock that forms part of the dramatic landscape of the Manitoba Escarpment. Watch for rarely seen birds, black bears and elk in this rugged terrain. The sights are spectacular!
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Adventure on the Tundra

Be one of the few who have had the opportunity to visit the remote and beautiful Wapusk National Park on the shores of Hudson Bay. Fly in by helicopter for an adventure of a lifetime. Hike on the tundra, meet scientific researchers and look for caribou, wolves, arctic fox and over 250 species of birds. You may even see a polar bear!
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The Accessible Arctic Experience

The tranquil beauty of Cape Merry Battery National Historic Site awaits you. Easily reached from Churchill, this stunning northern location is ideal for bird and whale watching. Join Parks Canada staff for a guided walk and learn about this site's role in the epic struggle between the English and the French for control of Hudson Bay. Then take some time to watch as thousands of beluga whales travel the Churchill River in summer.
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Unexpected. Unfenced. Unforgettable

Visit Prince Albert National Park's Westside. Ride horseback near the plains bison herds with a local ranch guide. Grab your bicycle and head out along the trails or paddle the Sturgeon River. Pause atop the hillside overlooking the river for outstanding views of the landscape. Watch the only population of plains bison roaming freely on their historic Canadian range.
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Wild Grasslands

Scenic rolling hills, rugged coulees and steep ravines await you at Grasslands National Park. No need to feel overwhelmed. Parks Canada staff will introduce you to this beautiful and complex terrain through a fascinating interpreter-led tour. For an extreme experience, try camping in the wilderness! Enjoy the sights and sounds of the native prairie landscape under the starlit night skies.
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Live what is real

Step back in time and see what life was really like! Surround yourself with the sights and sounds of bygone eras at Manitoba and Saskatchewan's national parks and national historic sites. Experience western hospitality; take on the role of a fur trader, a North-West Field Force soldier or a settler. Discover the history and culture of the prairies for yourself.

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Fur Trade First-Hand

Meet the personalities that bring Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site to life. Take a behind-the-scenes tour. Hear bold stories about the fur trade era. Test your skill as a blacksmith or a fur packer. Make fire with a flint and steel. Spin wool. Participate in a workshop and learn an historic craft or skill. You're guaranteed a memorable experience!
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Hudson's Bay Company Encounter

Visit Prince of Wales Fort, built by the Hudson's Bay Company on the Churchill River 250 years ago. Watch stone masons rebuild the fort's walls using 17th century techniques. At Sloop Cove, see signatures carved into the bedrock by the brave employees who worked here. Local operators offer tours and transportation.
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The Guns are Blazing

Relive a great era, when the North West Mounted Police ruled the prairies! Come and experience Fort Walsh. History comes alive as guides dressed in period costumes lead you through buildings furnished to the 1880's. Watch live horses, taste fresh baking at the cook tent and see how historic weapons were used.
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Cowboy Coffee

Listen to cowboy stories of the open range, go for a horse-drawn wagon ride and taste a cup of traditional cowboy coffee. Western hospitality awaits you!
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Let the fun begin

Come in, take some time to play and experience something special at the national parks and national historic sites in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Try your hand at geocaching, shiver at real and curious ghost stories, do the chores in a fur trade fort or dress up as a Mountie and be part of an exhilarating courtroom trial. Let your senses be your guide.

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A Summer Job with a Difference!

Kids can "sign on" as a worker for the Hudson's Bay Company at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site and take part in entertaining activities every Wednesday in July and August. Leave the chores to the kids! These special "Children's Days" are a great opportunity to learn first-hand about the day-to-day life in Red River during the mid 1800s.
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Cache Me If You Can!

Take a fun filled, self-directed GPS tour; a high-tech history hunt at The Forks National Historic Site! Do you have what it takes to solve a history mystery at The Forks? Choose from two intriguing "cases." Using GPS technology and a self-guided booklet, track down the elusive history at The Forks and locate a hidden geo-cache.
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Kids, Arrest Your Parents

Kids, join the North West Mounted Police and dress in their uniform of red tunics and pill box hats. At Fort Walsh, you can arrest your parents, perform North West Mounted Police drills and go on a scavenger hunt. Adults, participate in a "real" trial and defend yourself from accusations of minor offences.
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Hiking, Geocaching, Canoeing, Art and more!

Bring your hiking shoes, bikes or canoes and explore the amazing views of the South Saskatchewan River along the scenic trails at Batoche National Historic Site. Let our helpful staff assist you in planning your Batoche experience.
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Fascinating people

Follow in the footsteps of great Canadian heroes and icons and hear their compelling stories. Discover the fascinating cultures of First Nations and the Métis who shaped this land. Meet local experts who are waiting to share their experiences with you. Delve into history and culture and uncover something unique in Canada's heartland.

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Spend Time with an Expert

Sign up for unparalleled experiences in Riding Mountain National Park led by park interpreters and experts. Relax with your family at the "Songs of Riding Mountain Campfire". Hike through Grasshopper Valley to look for evidence of past wildfires. Ride a horse-drawn wagon with costumed actors to a Second World War era prison camp and spend some time as a park prisoner!
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Our Land, Our Stories

Visit this Parks Canada "must see" attraction in Churchill's historic train station. View the wonders of Wapusk National Park and the national historic sites in Northern Manitoba through interactive exhibits. Look into a life-sized polar bear maternity den. Explore the connection between aboriginal people and the caribou. Meet local experts at interpretive programs throughout the summer and fall.
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Tansi - Hello - Tawaw

Celebrate the grandmothers and grandfathers who travelled the land of Prince Albert National Park and used the water, trees, plants and animals. June 21st commemorates Aboriginal Peoples all across Canada. A day marking the rich heritage of the First Nations and Métis, their languages, culture, and deeply rooted traditions.
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He Who Walks by Night

Celebrate Grey Owl! To some a charlatan, Archie Belaney gained worldwide attention in the 1930s posing as Grey Owl, an "Indian" nature writer and lecturer. But behind his façade, this passionate man delivered a groundbreaking conservation message that is still powerfully relevant. Take the pilgrimage to his last home, "Beaver Lodge". Head to the Nature Centre to learn more or ask an interpreter to share his history.
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