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Earth is the
canvas at
Bannock Point
ck on!
Ro
>>You'll be ready to rock after
perusing the petroform figures
on display at Bannock Point in
Whiteshell Provincial Park.
Aboriginal teachings suggest
the figures — made from stones
laid out on bedrock in the shape
of turtles, snakes and other
geometrics — were left behind
by ancient ancestors so that all
who visited the site could learn
from their teachings. In summer,
park interpreters offer guided
tours of the petroforms, imparting
insight into the significance of the
prehistoric displays. Also known by
the Anishinabe as Manito Ahbee, or
"where the Creator sits."
Bannock Point Petroform
Rollin' down the River
>>Routes on the Red — Follow in the path of the
voyageurs, survey the shores of Lake Agassiz, or learn
about the legacy of long-gone glaciers through a series
of more than 20 self-directed tours. Explore the culture,
history, and geography of the Red River Valley, whether
by foot, cycle, canoe or car. Learn more about the fur
trade, First Nations history, and the routes of early
settlers — by touring glacial lakebeds, former trading
posts, and real-world sites later commemorated in books
by Carol Shields and Gabrielle Roy. Tours range from a
few hours (for a leisurely stroll through historic
St. Norbert) to a few days (for a multi-site road and canoe
trip exploring the waterways of the early fur trade). See
PHOTO: Kevin WOlk
www.routesonthered.ca for a full list of itineraries,
as well as educational supplements, downloadable
brochures, and festival and event information.
