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PEMBINA V ALLE Y 62 Spectacular Parks and Outdoor Places HOLIDAY MOUNTAIN RESORT This resort has 11 slopes for skiing and snowboarding, two chairlifts and a carpet lift. Over 1,000 sets of rentals and 100% snow-making equipment. It has Canadian Ski Patrol, CSIA and CASI certified instructors. There are two motels, a main chalet, licensed dining room, cocktail lounge and a licensed day lodge. location: La Rivière p: 204-242-2172 f: 204-242-2639 e: info@holidaymountain.com w: www.holidaymountain.com b PEMBINA VALLEY PROVINCIAL PARK Challenging hikes through the deciduous forest open up to expansive views of the Pembina Valley spillway. With a birds eye view, there are many wildlife viewing opportunities along the valley slopes in this 440 ac park. location: southwest of Morden, near Hwy. 31 and PR 201 p: 204-945-6784 toll free: 1-800-214-6497 STEPHENFIELD PROVINCIAL PARK The park features fishing and recreation facilities including a beach, campground, yurts and boat launch. location: 23 km/14.5 mi west of Carman on PR 245 beside the Boyne River p: 204-945-6784 toll free: 1-800-214-6497 ATTRACTIONS Altamont Home of author Gabrielle Roy, "The Road to Altamont". Part of Trail 2000, close to Pembina Valley, St. Lupicin area. Bat capital of Manitoba. Altamont has the oldest natural curling ice arena in Canada. Altona Altona is the Sunflower Capital of Canada, twinned with Emerald, Australia. The Manitoba Sunflower Festival is celebrated the last weekend in July. The Altona Park has an outdoor stage, sporting facilities, playground, campground and an aquatic centre. The world's tallest painting on an easel, a replica of Van Gogh's Sunflowers, stands 76 ft high at the northeast entrance of Altona. e: info@townofaltona.com w: www.townofaltona.com b ALTONA AQUATIC CENTRE Altona Aquatic Centre features 35,000 ft² of fun with water slides, water cannons, spray toys, swimming areas, beach volleyball. Open June to Labour Day. Admission charged. location: Altona Park p: 204-324-9005 f: 204-324-6472 e: rone@townofaltona.com w: www.townofaltona.com b BUFFALO CREEK NATURE PARK Buffalo Creek Nature Park features a small lake, field house, fishing programs, large hill, lit trails, cross-country skiing, skating, snowboarding and tobogganing. b GALLERY IN THE PARK Altona's Gallery in the Park includes a spectacular indoor art gallery surrounded by an outdoor sculpture garden and water fountains, where one can appreciate a variety of art mediums. p: 204-324-9005, 204-324-6468 f: 204-324-6472 e: info@townofaltona.com w: www.townofaltona.com Cardinal STE. THÉRÈSE CHAPEL Travellers are welcome to visit the historic Ste. Thérèse Chapel, a picturesque representation of Gothic and Romanesque architecture built in 1927 by local residents. Open daily in July and August, by appointment May, June and September. Donations accepted. location: ½ mi south of junction of PR 244 and 245 Carman An oasis on the prairies, the Boyne River flows through this beautifully treed community. Kings Park, located in the centre of town, offers an aquatic centre with two water slides, tennis courts, picnic area and campground. A 6 km pathway features four river bridges and a tall grass prairie. Carman celebrates the Blizzard Fest in February and the Carman Country Fair in July. e: info@townofcarman.com w: www.townofcarman.com b Holiday Mountain Resort Credit: Dustin Cochrane Photography.