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Portage la Prairie offers an abundance of activities and amenities for
visitors throughout the year. Here are a few of the 'must see' attractions to include
during your visit...
Shindleman Aquatic Centre & The PCU Centre
Island Park
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Shindleman Aquatic Centre is Manitoba's largest leisure/wave pool. Located at the new PCU centre on Island Park, the leisure pool includes 6-25metre swim lanes, lazy river, tots pool area, zero beach and ramp entry, 212 ft waterslide and 14 person whirlpool.
The PCU Centre (opened in 2010) is one of the largest, most modern multi-purpose recreation facilities built in Manitoba in recent history. It is home to two NHL regulation size arenas, the Shindleman Aquatic Centre, a 4,000 square foot fitness centre equipped with new cardio and resistance training machines, a 230 person multi-purpose room, a variety of meeting rooms, skate sharpening services, food servies and recreation staff offices. Website |
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Island Park
Crescent Road West & Royal Street
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The scenic Island Park
is nestled in the city's center and offers a variety of activities such as, picnic sites,
playground areas, arboretum and maze, tennis courts, 18 hold golf course, horse racing track,
aquatic facility, strawberry farms, and Crescent Lake.
During the winter months the park transcends into a winter paradise with cross country ski trails,
a skating rink and toboggan slides. Admission to the park is free. |
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Delta Marsh
Located North of the City
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The marsh is home to a wide range of migrating
waterfowl in the spring, summer and fall. Many famous people such as,
Clark Gabel and Ernest Hemmingway have visited the marsh for sporting
activities. It's a great place for bird
and outdoor adventurists and only a short distance from
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Canada Day Celebrations
Island Park
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The city celebrates our
great nation's birthday with a full day of family fun. The day begins with
a pancake breakfast, followed by concerts in the park and ending with a fire
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Fort la Reine Museum and Pioneer Village
At the junction of Highway 1A East & 26
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Step
back into the pioneer days as you stroll through the historic museum and village
of Fort la Reine. Historic artifacts are on display and guided tours are
available by arrangement. |
Strawberry Picking Season
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Known as the 'Strawberry Capital of Canada', Portage la Prairie boosts
ready-to-be picked berries throughout the month of July. You can call the
Berry Hotline for more information at 1-800-588-7425. |
These are only a few of the fun activities Portage la Prairie
has to offer. For a complete list of ongoing activities and amenities in Portage la
Prairie, please visit www.city.portage-la-prairie.mb.ca
or portageonline.com
 Search the Manitoba Lodging web
site for
additional accommodations
throughout the province.
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