Outdoor Attractions
Discover
Birtle Riverside
Park where recreational
opportunities are plentiful. The 9 hole
golf course,
tennis courts,
swimming,
playgrounds,
campgrounds,
and picnic and open play areas are all
located in the park. This is a mature
green space that residents and visitors
have enjoyed almost since Birtle began.
The “falls” and floating bridge are a
popular stop for anyone looking for a
scenic photo opportunity. (put photo in
background or off to side)
The Birdtail Valley cuts deeply into the
prairie landscape and is a beautiful
backdrop for outdoor activities in all
seasons.
Cross country ski trails, located on the
side of the valley 2 1/2 minutes west of
town, double as hiking and birding
trails.
Hunters will enjoy the many
opportunities to practice their sport.
There is a large deer population as well
as ducks, geese, pheasant and wild
turkey in this area. Moose and elk can
be found further north towards Riding
Mountain National Park.
The Snake Creek Sportsmen Association is
involved with the conservation of
wildlife habitat and works closely with
the Gun Club and Ducks Unlimited. They
host an annual archery shoot in spring.
Fishermen or nature lovers will enjoy
the meandering Birdtail River.
Keen fishermen land pickerel, jackfish
and catfish. If you prefer to observe
nature, canoeing allows you to witness
nature uninterrupted. A quiet paddle on
the Birdtail reveals beavers at work,
muskrat at play, turtles sunning
themselves, deer drinking and an
assortment of other birds and animals
drawn to the water for their sustenance.
As the HEAVY HORSE CAPITAL OF CANADA, it
is not unusual to see a horse drawn
wagon or sleigh for any special event
from a child’s birthday party to the
summer fair or the Christmas sleigh
ride.
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Birdtail Country
Museum: This museum received
special recognition from the National
Communities in Bloom judges in 2007.
Upstairs features the re-creation of a
1903 home while the main floor displays
interesting collections of local
artefacts.
New feature displays are featured each
season. Tours available.
Open July and August, Monday to Friday
1pm to 5pm. Phone 842-3633. Off season
tours by appointment at 842-5342.
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Whoo’s
That? Costume
Barn – Over 3000
costumes with some tucked
even safely into the “Tickle
Trunk” The lower level of
the barn, Elly the creative
owner/designer has recreated
sets from the old west. You
can dress in period costume
and have your own photo
shoot. |
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Local self guided tours – brochures
available at the Tourist Info Centre:
Birtle Self Guided Heritage Walking Tour
Bridges of Birtle and District
Regional Tours:
Gardens of Western Manitoba: a self
guided garden tour - find the info on
how and where to find the hidden
treasures that you now have access to at
http://gardenswestmb.cimnet.ca/cim/64.dhtm
Find the Birtle and area gardens at
http://gardenswestmb.cimnet.ca/cim/64C424_692T29976.dhtm
Several self guided theme driving,
walking and biking tours
www.valleylands.ca
The Valleylands include the Assiniboine
and Qu’Apelle River Valleys and their
tributaries.
