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Ste. Rose du Lac Nestled between Lake Dauphin and Lake Manitoba, Ste. Rose offers excellent summer and winter recreation facilities. Serving a trade area of nearly 5,000 people, it is ideally suited for cattle ranching and was declared Cattle Capital of Manitoba in 1979. Local attractions include a large stone structural replica of the famous grotto at Lourdes, France and the Ducks Unlimited Wildlife Sanctuary. Hoof N' Holler Days are held the October long weekend. p: 204-447-2154 f: 204-447-2893 e: srrc@mts.net Swan River Nestled in the Swan River Valley, Swan River is a picturesque area located between the Duck Mountains and the Porcupine Provincial Forest. Enjoy fishing, beaches, hiking trails, waterskiing and boardsailing or downhill and cross- country skiing, snowmobile trails and ice fishing. The town boasts rodeo action at the Northwest Round-up held at the end of July. Swan River Valley was recognized as the 1998 Forestry Capital of Canada. SWAN VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Swan Valley Historical Museum depicts local pioneer life, history of the logging industry and agriculture. A heritage plaque commemorates the Red Deer Lumber Company and other area mills. The museum holds the Swan Valley Harvest Festival the last weekend of August. Swan Valley Historical Museum Archives located downtown at Northwest Regional Library. Open daily mid-May to mid-September, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. Adult admission $2.00 location: 1 mi north of Swan River on Hwy. 10 p: 204-734-3585 Winnipegosis WINNIPEGOSIS MUSEUM Winnipegosis Museum is housed in a former CNR station built in 1897 and includes a 20 m/65 ft freighter, the "Myrtle M." Open June to mid-September. p: 204-656-4818 MEDD HOUSE MUSEUM Medd House circa 1912 is a two- storey wooden house, the home of Winnipegosis first doctor, Dr. Medd. Open June to September or by appointment. p: 204-656-4818 EVENTS JANUARY 2012 SUN 1 8 15 22 29 MON TUES 2 3 9 16 23 30 10 17 24 31 WED 4 11 18 25 THURS 5 12 19 26 FRI 6 13 20 27 SAT 7 14 21 29 107 JANUARY 2012 Jan 2 – Jan 31 l DAUPHIN Watson Art Centre - presents Dori Fee Photography Exhibition p: 204-638-6231 w: www.watsonartcentre.com Jan 14 l DAUPHIN Watson Art Centre - presents Spread the Word p: 204-638-6231 w: www.watsonartcentre.com Jan 22 l STE. ROSE DU LAC Star Skate Event - Ste. Rose Skating Rink p: 204-447-2154 Jan 29 l DAUPHIN Watson Art Centre - presents Cynthia MacLeod p: 204-638-6231 w: www.watsonartcentre.com FEBRUARY 2012 1 SUN 5 12 19 26 MON TUES 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 WED 8 15 22 29 THURS 2 9 16 23 FRI 3 10 17 24 SAT 4 11 18 25 FEBRUARY 2012 Feb 1 – Feb 29 l DAUPHIN Watson Art Centre - presents Cheryl Orr-Hood Exhibition p: 204-638-6231 w: www.watsonartcentre.com Feb 4 l SHELLMOUTH Shellmouth Snowmobile Derby -Shellmouth Community Hall p: 204-564-2124 Feb 7 l BINSCARTH Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre - presents The Melville Boys, Vagabond Theatre p: 204-532-2287 w: www.vagabondtheatreco.com Northwest Round-up –Swan River P ARKLAND