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Ste. Rose du Lac Nestled between Lake Dauphin and Lake Manitoba, Ste. Rose du Lac 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 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 cross-country and downhill 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. Explore local pioneer life, the history of the logging industry and agriculture at the Swan Valley Historical Museum. A heritage plaque commemorates the Red Deer Lumber Company and other area mills. Attend the Swan Valley Harvest Festival and explore the Swan Valley Historical Museum Archives at the Northwest Regional Library. Museum is open from May to September. Admission charged. location: 1 mi north of Swan River on Hwy. 10 p: 204-734-3585 Winnipegosis Housed in a former CNR station built in 1897, the Winnipegosis Museum includes a 20 m/65 ft freighter, the "Myrtle M." Open June to mid-September. p: 204-656-4818 Visit Medd House Museum, 1912, a two- storey wooden house and the home of Winnipegosis first doctor, Dr. Medd. Open June to September or by appointment. p: 204-656-4818 EVENTS APRIL 2012 1 SUN 8 15 22 29 MON TUES 2 3 9 16 23 30 10 17 24 WED 4 11 18 25 THURS 5 12 19 26 FRI 6 13 20 27 SAT 7 14 21 28 125 MAY 2012 1 SUN 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 8 15 22 29 MON TUES WED 2 9 16 23 30 THURS 3 10 17 24 31 FRI 4 11 18 25 SAT 5 12 19 26 MAY 2012 APRIL 2012 April 7 l DAUPHIN Watson Art Centre – presents Spread the Word p: 204-638-6231 w: www.watsonartcentre.com April 13-15 l ROBLIN Hockey Manitoba Development Squad Centennial Arena p: 204-937-3287 April 22 l BINSCARTH Vagabond Theatre – presents The Cemetery Club p: 204-532-2287 w: www.vagabondtheatreco.com April 29 l ROSSBURN Vinok Ukrainian Dance Concert Community Hall p: 204-773-0027 May 1-31 l DAUPHIN Watson Art Centre – presents Manitoba Art Network's Stampworks Exhibition p: 204-638-6231 w: www.watsonartcentre.com May 19 l ONANOLE At the Farm Gate Market p: 204-636-2085 May 25 l DAUPHIN Watson Art Centre – presents Spread the Word p: 204-638-6231 w: www.watsonartcentre.com w: www.rmbr.ca w: www.rossburn.ca Watson Art Centre – Dauphin P ARKLAND