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EASTERN 48 Falcon Lake Golf Course is one of Manitoba's finest and most challenging courses. Test your skills on the 18-hole course set against the backdrop of an emerald green forest. location: Hwy. 1 at Falcon Lake Falcon Lake Townsite off Hwy. 1 offers full amenities, campground, accommodation and an array of recreational activities on Falcon Lake. There's a professional golf course, miniature golf, tennis, horseshoes and a year-round riding stable. Whiteshell Provincial Park PROVINCIAL PARK WHITESHELL This spectacular park offers over 2,729 km²/1,689 mi² of dazzling waters and lush forests. Park visitors of all ages enjoy hiking, mountain biking, tennis, quiet beaches and water sports of all kinds. Over 200 lakes offer walleye, northern pike, perch, smallmouth bass and lake trout fishing excitement. A year-round playground, the Whiteshell offers winter lovers cross-country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, winter hiking, skating and snowmobiling. The park has three entrance points: Hwy. 1 from the east or west, from the south on the La Vérendrye Trail at Hwy. 44 and driving northward on PR 307. To enter the park from the north take Hwy. 11 on the La Vérendrye Trail to Seven Sisters on PR 307. p: 204-945-6784 toll free: 1-800-214-6497 e: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca w: www.manitobaparks.com Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary and Visitor Centre provides an upclose view of goslings in spring and fall during migration. The Centre features an interpretive program, displays, exhibits, self-guiding hiking trail and an observation gallery overlooking a small pond. Open daily May long weekend to September long weekend 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; September to Thanksgiving weekend, Friday to Sunday and holiday Mondays 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. School programs and group bookings available. location: ½ km east of Rennie on Hwy. 44 p: 204-369-3157 b Bannock Point features petroforms: stones laid out on the bedrock in the shapes of turtles, snakes, geometric designs and a Thunderbird. They are believed to have been made centuries ago by First Nations people for their value in teaching and healing ceremonies. location: north of Pine Point Rapids p: 204-369-3157 Caddy Lake on Hwy. 44 is the beginning of the ancient Whiteshell River canoe route. Gas, groceries, seasonal accommodations and camping are available on this picturesque lake. Activities include canoeing, fishing, boating, camping and hiking. Caddy Lake Rock Tunnels are rock caves created by railroad construction. Entrance by motor boat or canoe provides an interesting access to a wilderness campsite for a picnic, afternoon of fishing or to begin the 170 km Caddy Lake canoe route. location: boat access, north end of Caddy Lake p: 204-349-2201 for water levels Falcon Ridge Ski & Recreation Area offers winter activities for the whole family including downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Pro shop, equipment rental, snowboard and downhill ski lessons. Also enjoy cycling and hiking in the summer. location: 100 Ridge Rd., Falcon Lake p: 204-349-8273, 204-349-8445 f: 204-349-3287 e: barb@falcontrailsresort.com w: www.falcontrails.mb.ca Lily Pond is a notable location not only for the profusion of white fragrant and yellow species of water lilies but for the bedrock cliffs which exhibit igneous intrusion. The pond was formed when soft rock was scooped away from glaciers. location: Hwy. 44, west of Caddy Lake Mantario Hiking Trail is the longest in the Canadian Shield area of Western Canada. Hike over 60 km of rugged Precambrian terrain. This challenging trail is intended for experienced backpackers. location: PR 312 at Caddy Lake or north Shore Big Whiteshell Lake, PR 309 Pine Point Rapids, this 8.2 km trail consists of two loops through the boreal forest along the Whiteshell River, past waterfalls and rapids. Allow four hours to hike the entire trail. location: north of Betula Lake on PR 307 Falcon Ridge Ski & Recreation Area