Travel Manitoba Vacation Guide

Fall Winter 2012 / 2013

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Marcel Dzama, The Queen [La Reina] (detail), 2011. Polyester resin, fiberglass, plaster, steel, and motor. Courtesy David Zwirner, New York ST AR A T TR A C TION S 40 INTERLAKE HECLA PROVINCIAL PARK Lush forest, rugged shoreline, scenic beaches and bountiful wildlife blend within this pristine park land. Venture through the park's many hiking and cross-country ski trails. Other facilities include a campground, vacation cabins, a bed and breakfast home, tennis courts, and a championship 18-hole golf course. location: north of Riverton on Hwy. 8 p: 204-945-6784 toll free: 1-800-214-6497 Hecla Village features a 1 km self-guiding trail through the restored village, tracing the history of Icelandic settlement in the area. Restored buildings include a church, community hall, 1920s school, Icelandic home and a village store still in operation. Hecla Island is named after an Icelandic volcano. Guided walks by a park interpreter are available in summer. Hecla Fish Station contains an exhibit on commercial fishing. Get Back to Nature! Hurry to Hecla Heritage Home Museum is a restored and furnished Icelandic household from the 1920s and 1940s periods. The Wildlife Viewing Tower is a popular morning and evening rendezvous for for marshes, museums and more wildlife viewers and photographers. The Grassy Narrows Marsh hiking and biking trails lead you to boardwalks and viewing blinds to gain spectacular views of waterfowl and wildlife. SEPT 29–DEC 31, 2012 CELEBRATING 100 YEARS! Winnipeg Now is part of the WAG's Centennial celebrations. See full listing of exhibitions, events and programs at wag100.ca. Winnipeg Art Gallery 300 Memorial Boulevard • Winnipeg, MB, Canada • 204.786.6641 • wag.ca

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