Things To See
Longest in Manitoba (over 600 feet). Located directly below the Minnedosa Spillway. 22 pool and riffle structures. Allows various species of fish to travel from Little Saskatchewan River into Minnedosa Lake and further up the chain of lakes. Most action in early spring during spawning season. Fish species include walleye, northern pike and white sucker.
Take a stroll beside the lake along our flag walk. The short trail spans the distance between the Heritage Village and the spillway. Views of Lake Minnedosa, Walking Trail, Bison Compound & a marsh filled with activity.
Minnedosa has a sister city, Ishii, Japan, which was initiated to promote friendship and facilitate the mutual understanding of our respective cultures. Visits by delegations have occurred back and forth between the two communities.
A Japanese Garden has been developed in Minnedosa located behind the Minnedosa Regional Library. It was designed by a group of University of Manitoba students, who also put some labour into the project, along with some local volunteers. This garden is a tranquil, relaxing getaway capturing the essence of a traditional Japanese garden.
The garden is open during the same hours as the library:
- Tuesday 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
- Wednesday to Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Contact the Library to arrange access after hours.
PHONE: 204-867-2585
Accessed on the gravel road going towards the Minnedosa Cemetery. Provides a spectacular view of Minnedosa Lake, beach and campground, Bison Park, Heritage Village and Rotary Suspension Bridge. Great place to take pictures!
Located between downtown Minnedosa and Minnedosa Lake and Beach on PR 262 (Beach Road), the compound allows visitors to view bison from all sides of the compound along the walking trail. Newborn bison calves arrive every spring. Be careful not to feed or approach the fenced-in animals.
There is a parking lot along the highway
GPS: N 50° 14.996' W 099° 49.758
Located at the junction of Highway #10 and #16, the rest area has washroom facilities, picnic areas, tourism information & overnight parking for trucks.
Built by the Rotarians. Located on the Oxbow Nature Trail and Historic Walking Trail close to the Heritage Village. Crosses the meandering Little Saskatchewan River.
Located on Main Street behind the cenotaph. Purchased from Camp Shilo and brought to Minnedosa in 1970. Sealed shut to help prevent injuries to children climbing on it. Was recently sandblasted, repainted and the 12th Manitoba Dragoon decal placed on it.
Located west of the Main Street railroad crossing. Built in 1910 after a fire destroyed the original station. Save our Station committee is renovating the building, in which part of it will be returned to a period in the 1940’s with waiting room ticket office and telegrapher’s office.