Tourism Westman

Did you know that your doggos are welcome at Section 6 Brewing ? 🐾 🐕 🐩

Grab your furry pal(s), head on down and try one of their amazing local brews 🍺 🌾

📸 https://www.instagram.com/pawsandlights?igsh=NmkwcTc2ZGk4am11
📍 Treaty no. 2

How dreamy does a weekend escape to Turtle Village in Riding Mountain National Park sound?! 🌲 🪵 ☀️

We vote 💯 outta 10!

📷 https://www.instagram.com/turtlevillage.rmnp?igsh=MXE2ZHJwdnUzbTdycw==

📍 Treaty no. 2

Beautiful starlit night in RMNP ✨ 💫

📷 https://www.instagram.com/rominas_traveldiaries?igsh=MmhuZXVhYW0zOWM4

Check it out! 🎶 Minnedosa Tourism

Announcement 📣

We are finally able to share our news! Minnedosa will host its first ever concert in the Sunrise Credit Union Centre.

Brett Kissel will take the stage. Joining the evening will be one of Minnedosa’s favourites - Dagnabbit! Who’s ready????

Online tickets go on sale today at 12:00 pm. Physical tickets will be available next week in Minnedosa.

https://tprowest.ticketpro.ca/en/pages/1619659956?aff=minnedosa

Stay tuned for our full sell sheet with our amazing sponsors, this event couldn’t happen without them. We have more sponsors joining us, and can’t wait to share that all with you.

A year in the making!!! Let’s go!!!! 🎶

(Early bird tickets are SOLD OUT)

Tell me you’re in Killarney without telling me you’re in Killarney 🏖️🍦

Killarney Turtle-Mountain Community DevelopmentThe Beach Hut

Provincial Parks provide a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, offering countless opportunities for outdoor recreation; from hiking and camping to birdwatching,
photography and more🌲🌳🦆🥾🏕️🛶💦

Whether seeking solitude, adventure or a family-friendly destination; these four Westman parks are sure to deliver something for everyone:

https://www.tourismwestman.ca/blog/4-westman-provincial-parks-youll-want-to-visit-this-summer/

1. Turtle Mountain Provincial Park 📍
📷 Steph Explores: steph.explores https://www.instagram.com/steph.explores?igsh=MXc1MDVubXhrNTE2dg==

2. Spruce Woods Provincial Park 📍
📷 Travel Manitoba: https://www.instagram.com/travelmanitoba?igsh=bWZyd2hwdXo1ZXI=

3. Oak Lake Provincial Park 📍
📷 Sandy Black

4. Rivers Provincial Park 📍
📷 Sandy Black

💫 What a lovely time we had celebrating all of our exceptional nominees at our annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala held last night!

Despite the severe weather taking place in what seemed to be all around us - the storm somehow completely and miraculously missed us and we were blessed with absolutely beautiful weather. Considering this was our first time hosting the event at an outdoor venue - we feel incredibly lucky, indeed!

Award Recipients of the 2024 Tribute Awards were:

⭐️ Event of the Year (over 5k):
2023 Softball Canada U15 Girls Canadian Fastpitch Championship – Brandon

⭐️ Event of the Year (under 5k):
Carberry Homecoming Festival 2023

⭐️ Partnership:
Main Street Market Store & Studio - Carberry

⭐️ Volunteer of the Year:
Jim Ludlam – Souris

⭐️ Indigenous Tourism:
Turtle Village - Wasagaming

⭐️ Business of the Year (large):
The Hills Spa – Brandon

⭐️ Business of the Year (small):
Lucky Break Ranch - Rivers

⭐️ Employee of the Year:
Callie Sudak - Carberry

⭐️ Lifetime Achievement:
Don Horner & Nancy MacKay of Ski Valley - Minnedosa

Thanks to all who showed up (and braved the surrounding storm to get there) to celebrate with us and congrats to all award recipients and nominees alike!

📍 Event was held at the gorgeous Oakland Estate just outside of Brandon in Nesbitt, MB (Treaty no. 2) and the venue owners/property manager were a dream to work with - thanks so much for hosting us!

🍽️ Catering was provided by Aida's Catering/The Backyard On Aberdeen and was seriously so good (peep that dessert 🍰 🤤) - 💯 recommend - as well as their awesome event hosting facility in Brandon!

🌸 Flowers/centerpieces by The BloomBox

💫 Decor Pinnacle Event Rentals

🎤 MC Extraordinare: Mark Humphries; entertaining us at our awards for the fourth time now 😆

📷 Sabine Chorley - many thanks for capturing the evening’s highlights for us 🙏🏾

Thanks to our special guests & sponsors of the evening as well!

Just in time for your Summer Adventures! 🌳🛶🥾🌞⛺️🎣 💦

Check out our Westman Provincial Parks Merch; featuring Spruce Woods, Rivers, Oak Lake and Turtle Mountain Provincial Parks!

We’ve teamed up with Westman Promotions and are offering stickers, magnets, mugs, tumblers, apparel, coolers & more for sale on our new online shop - show your support for your favourite Westman Park and get yourself some swag today! 😎

Shop online at: https://tourismwestman.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Some items available for purchase in store at Westman Promotions and Brandon Riverbank as well!

🌲 All proceeds go directly to tourism projects in the Westman Region

Manitoba

✨ Get your tickets for the 2024 Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala! ✨

This event recognizes and celebrates the exceptional individuals, businesses, organizations and communities within the Westman region that have made significant contributions to tourism development and promotion over the past year.

Awards will be handed out in eight categories; Event of the Year (budget over 5k), Event of the Year (budget under 5k), Partnership, Volunteer of the Year, Indigenous Tourism, Business of the Year (large), Business of the Year (small) and Employee of the Year.

Twenty-seven nominations have been submitted from communities across the Region and winners will be announced at the event being held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12th at in Nesbitt, MB (just South of Brandon).

The evening includes dinner, cash bar, door prizes, networking opportunities & last but not least; the Awards Ceremony - join us in honoring Westman’s best in the Industry!

⭐️ Registration deadline is June 7th

For full list of nominees and registration info visit: https://www.tourismwestman.ca/blog/2024-tribute-to-tourism-awards-gala-registration-now-open/

👋Hey folks, the seasonal permitting process is live and ready for you.

To get your 2024 seasonal permit for your non-motorized/human-powered, wind powered watercraft to use on outlying lakes:

👉 Go to the Visitor Centre in Wasagaming 9 am - 8 pm any day of the week to take your short quiz on the AIS program
👉 Pass your quiz and head to the Boat Cove AIS inspection station for your watercraft's inspection and seasonal permit

🛑 Remember, your permit becomes void if you use your watercraft outside of and you will have to get the inspection/decontamination again 🛑

More info here: https://ow.ly/6FH850RHkcW 🛶⛵🛶⛵

Wishing you all a wonderful May Long! 🌺

📷 Photo Credit: Travel Manitoba
📍 Treaty no. 2

Great Westman road trip by Travel Manitoba !
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Clear Lake Country - Riding Mountain National Park Elkhorn Resort Spa & Conference Centre Tourism Dauphin Friends Of Riding Mountain National Park Lakehouse

Manitoba Road Trips: Riding High | Travel Manitoba Travel from Canada’s National Ukrainian Capital to Manitoba’s only accessible national park for wildlife, camping and delicious dining.

🌸 PRAIRIE CROCUS 🌸

It’s that time of year again! A beautiful sign that spring has arrived is seeing the Prairie Crocuses blooming.

The Prairie Crocus is Manitoba’s provincial flower and was chosen in 1906 as such.

With its pinkish/purpleish petals and hairy stem, this flower is such a pretty sight.However, this flower is actually not a crocus but an anemone and belongs to the buttercup family.

The Prairie Crocus can be found in sunny and dry areas in the native prairie and open woods landscapes.

Spruce Woods Provincial Park in western Manitoba is a great place to see them. During my hike in the park this past weekend, I found some bundles of crocuses along the Spirit Sands and Hogsback Trails.

📷 photo and caption: https://www.instagram.com/brittanymexplores?igsh=MWp6OXhiZ2owM2YxcQ==

📍 Treaty No. 1

Get your tickets for the Summer Fair! 🎫

Manitoba Summer Fair – Plan Your Visit | Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Plan Your Visit to the Manitoba Summer Fair Tickets for the Manitoba Summer Fair 2024 BUY EARLY AND SAVE! Take advantage of our Advance Pay one Price admission! Tickets can be purchased via AuthentiGATE. Free children’s tickets are available for those 6-12 years old and can be downloaded until Jun...

Looking for something to do this coming weekend? …

How about a trip to Minnedosa for a hike at Squirrel Hills! 🥾 🐿️

This gem of a trail system developed and maintained by Valley Life Recreation Inc. includes excellent multi use trails along with well-groomed XC ski only options.

The trail system itself is very well designed and marked, and taking place in a valley, has a fair bit of climbing and descending - for those looking for a bit of a challenge!

Be sure to stop at Farmhouse 50 or Boho Soul Market for a bite and check out Gold Leaf Boutique & Cafe and Inspire Studio for some unique finds while you’re in town! 😉

📷 Trails of 'Toba
📍 Treaty No. 2

💫 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2024 TRIBUTE TO TOURISM AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN! 💫

This year’s event will be taking place on the evening of June 12th at Oakland Estate near Brandon, MB and will be honouring the achievements of the individuals, businesses and organizations that have made significant contributions to the Tourism Industry in the past year!

Nominations are being accepted in NINE categories:

🌟 Event of the Year (budget over 5k)

🌟 Event of the Year (budget under 5k)

🌟 Marketing Excellence

🌟 Partnership

🌟 Employee of the Year

🌟 Volunteer of the Year

🌟 Indigenous Tourism

🌟 Business of the Year (Large)

🌟 Business of the Year (Small)

✨ For more info on each award and nomination forms visit tourismwestman.ca or pinned link in bio!

The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum is the only museum in Canada dedicated entirely to the airmen who trained and fought for the Commonwealth during World War II 🇨🇦 ✈️

Showcasing aircraft, artifacts and memorabilia from the time period, it’s easy to see why this site has been named one of only six designated Signature Museums in the Province.

Situated next door to the Brandon Regional Aiport, many of the site’s original buildings serve as the backdrop for a snapshot in our military history!

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🗺️ Brandon, MB
📍 Treaty no. 2

Sliding into the WEEEEEEEEKEND 🛷

📷 Sandy Black for
🗺️ Langford-Neepawa Winter Park
📍 Treaty No. 2

Amazing group and trainer at our Experiential Tourism session held at Brandon Riverbank! Thanks to Manitoba Tourism Education Council (MTEC) for bringing us this opportunity and Erica from Barrier Bay Resort for the fun & informative two days!

Fantastic opportunity to earn your OCC Field Leader Certification and membership!

Embark And Explore City of Brandon - Local Government Outdoor Council of Canada Brandon Parks & Recreation Brandon Tourism

Skate the Lake is ALMOST HERE!! ⛸️ 🏒 🥅

This weekend, Feb 17th & 18th, Minnedosa will be hosting the popular annual volunteer run, non-profit pond hockey tournament alongside Rock the Lake; a Pondspiel that began in 2018 and just adds to the already fun-filled two days! 🥌

📸 Jay & Elin Klym
📍 Treaty No. 2

Travel Manitoba SkatetheLake Minnedosa Minnedosa Tourism

Have you heard of Turtle Village RMNP, located within Riding Mountain National Park?! 🐢

The Indigenous owned and operated Glamping ‘Turtle Shells’ and Ice Fishing Village are SUCH AN AWESOME addition to the park and unique way to get out and experience all that Winter (Summer too for the accommodations and bookings are now OPEN FYI 😉) has to offer!

They also offer some great add-ons, such as Ice Fishing Village exclusive menu items to order from, prepared by The Lakehouse and Bannock making kits that you can make over the fire while staying toasty warm 🔥

For more info and to book your experience - check em out at https://turtlevillage.ca/

*First 3 photos Ice Fishing Village 🧊 🎣
*Last 3 are of the Turtle Shells 🏕️

📸 Turtle Village RMNP
📍 Treaty No. 2

Check it out until March 23rd! 🎨 🖼️

It’s February 1st and this mild weather has got us wanting to plan a Winter weekend getaway to enjoy all that the season has to offer! ❄️

What’s your favourite place to get away and unwind?

📸 .explores
📍 Treaty No. 1

‘s Spa & Stay Special is still running at the NEW Klar So Nordic Spa! 🧖🏽‍♀️ ❄️

Until March 21st, enjoy a one night stay in a room at the Elkhorn Resort and one Klar So Nordic Spa pass for $129 per person, based on double occupancy!
Want to stay for more than one night? Add a second night for only $60 per person!

Stays and Nordic Spa passes for this special are valid Sunday through Thursday and cannot be combined with any other specials or promotions. If you choose to stay for two nights, you would still only receive one Nordic Spa pass per person. This special is not valid for Chalet stays.

To book your stay, contact the front desk at 204-848-2802!

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MTEC is coming to Brandon!

Manitoba Tourism Education Council, in partnership with Tourism Westman will be delivering a FREE 2-Part Experiential Tourism Series.

This is the perfect time to discover experiences you can incorporate into your business that will increase revenues and your guest’s experience.

* Space is limited and will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis - register ASAP to ensure your spot!