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Riding Mountain National Park This park rises above the surrounding prairie, sitting atop the Pembina Escarpment in the province's southwest. This national park offers perfect terrain for hiking, not to mention ways to relax beside the picturesque Clear Lake. The park offers ideal conditions for wildlife viewing. In addition to moose, wolves, black bears and elk, there is also a resident herd of prairie bison at Lake Audy. Don't forget your camera! Rent bikes all-year long with Friends of Riding Mountain National Park, a volunteer group offering equipment rentals and programs to help you explore the park's many trails. Try geocaching or join their volunteers on a heritage walk to learn about the community of Wasagaming and its history. Find a wide variety of accommodations in Riding Mountain—from parking your RV or tent in the Wasagaming campground to booking a cozy bed in the Arbutus Cabins, Arrowhead Family Resort, Elkhorn Resort, Lakehouse Boutique Hotel or Riding Mountain House. There are plenty of options to match the kind of experience you're looking for! Riding Mountain Historical Society & Pinewood Museum is located in a 1932 building known as the 'Hall Cottage' or 'Casa Loma', this is Riding Mountain's only historical museum, showcasing photos and artifacts from Clear Lake's past. Stop in at the Parks Canada visitor centre to learn more about the region's Indigenous history and ongoing cultural connections. While a trip to Riding Mountain National Park is about enjoying nature, don't forget the park's townsite, Wasagaming, which offers a range of dining and shopping options. Choose from Italian at T.R. McKoy's, tasty bar food at 1929 Dining and Lounge, or skip straight to dessert with a massive, soft, sweet cinnamon bun from Whitehouse Bakery. Several shops in town carry everything from clothing to giftware and souvenirs like The Cove, The Sugar Shop and Clear Lake Trading Post. parkscanada.gc.ca/riding discoverclearlake.com Spruce Woods Provincial Park This park holds a real geological surprise. Wind-blown sand dunes up to 30 metres high rise up completely unexpectedly from the surrounding prairie landscape. The Spirit Sands, remnants of a glacial delta, are Manitoba's only sandy, desert-like areas. When you approach the eerie Devil's Punch Bowl, contemplate how this unique, ever-moving blue-green pool was formed. Its special connection to the Spirit Sands has drawn people to this region for centuries. manitobaparks.com Whiteshell Provincial Park Located on the eastern side of the province, the main focus of this area is the Canadian cabin lifestyle. The lakes welcome visitors for various water activities such as canoeing, kayaking, swimming, water skiing and fishing. Explore the park's trails on a hike, bike tour or horse ride. Discover cottage country in Whiteshell Provincial Park from gorgeous lakefront cabins like Betula Lake Resort, Caddy Lake Resort and Otter Falls Resort. Adults-only cottages in the park include Barrier Bay Resort and Tallpine Lodges. Falcon Trails Resort and Falcon Beach Ranch are great options for enjoying the wilderness of the park. Spend the day exploring the trails and stay overnight in luxurious lakefront cabins. Enjoy delicious year-round dining at Brereton Lake Resort Restaurant or Hi-Point Restaurant and Lounge in West Hawk Lake. The burgers in Brereton or the homemade pizza at Hi-Point pair well with an afternoon hike and a local lager. explorethewhiteshell.com Nopiming Provincial Park Just next to Whiteshell Provincial Park is Nopiming which means "entrance to the wilderness" in Anishinaabemowin. With its many lakes and rivers and the Canadian shield landscape, it is a true paradise for adventurers. manitobaparks.com TRAVELMANITOBA .COM 13 WASAG AM I N G CAD DY L AKE R I D I N G M O U NTAI N NATI O NAL PAR K

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