The roar of an exuberate father as his son races around the motocross track, the roar of a New or Heritage Harley Davidson down the road, the roar of the zip line as you sail across the 5 escarpment paths, the roar of a young girl who discovers her first fossil at the Fossil Dig site, the roar of a crowd as an entertainer hits that high note at a festival, the roar of the hockey team as they get that all important goal, the roar of a buffalo as you sneek by on horse back in the early morning dew, the roar...
ALH Motor Speedway
Wissota sanctioned motor speedway. Check the website for their schedule of events.
(204) 822-4554
We are located 3 miles west of Morden go thru the town and west 3miles then turn North on Road 32 then 1/2 Mile North
http://www.ALHMotorSpeedway.com
Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre
Are you up for a Fossil Digging challenge? The CFDC had a 100% success rate in finding fossils in 2009 & 2010!
Become a Paleontologist and dig for ancient Sea Monster fossils.
The museum is open daily from 10am - 5pm.
Meet "Bruce", a 43 foot Mosasaur (the T.rex of the Sea), the largest Mosasaur in Canada!
Fossil Dig Adventure Tours, Guided Museum Tours and Summer Day Camps for kids are available. Learn about the largest Sea Monster fossil collection in Canada.
See for yourself why film crews from the Discovery Channel have visited the CFDC twice in the last year!
A MUST SEE!
A "Top 5 Travel Destination" - Macleans Magazine
www.youtube.com/cdnfossildiscovery
204-822-3406
111-B Gilmour Street
http://www.discoverfossils.com
Dog Town
Dogtown is an old-fashioned village which was designed and built by Linda Marie Rempel who is a collector extraordinaire. Linda decided to build the village on her property as a millenium project.This is an opportunity to have a unique experience in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Two hour tours are avalialbe by appointment only.
Linda Marie Rempel: 822-3038 or doggonedogtown@xplornet.com
1.5 miles south of Morden
Gaslight Harley Davidson
This family owned business is one of the biggest tourist attractions in our area. Featuring new and previously owned Harley Davidson motorcycles. The Ens family collection of heritage motorcyles is accompanied with a large collection of memorabilia, toys, vehicles and history. If you are a history buff, this is a must stop.
822-5877
999 Thornhill Drive
Lake Minnewasta and Colert Beach
Open May 1st through September. Features a large campground with spacious serviced sites, showers, washrooms, picnic areas, fire pits, playground, fishing (year round), water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and a hiking trail that encompasses the entire lake. Seasonal vehicle passes $30.00
204-822-4991
1.5 km west of Morden
http://www.mordenmb.com/residents/campground.shtml
Livingston Nature Park
Enjoy hiking or biking through 4 acres of area nature. Pathways guide you along Dead Horse Creek through a forest of native tree and shrub species. Squirrels, beaver and deer make this area home, together with a variety of birds including woodpeckers, magpie, nuthatches and blue jays. Rest areas, furnished with benches carved from native fieldstone, provide an opportunity to relax and listen to the flow of Dead Horse Creek and observe the natural environment.
North side of Parkhill Drive (near Glenview Drive)
Minnewasta Golf Course
Beautiful 18 hole golf course set in the escarpment of the Pembina Hills.
204-822-1209
1 mile west of Morden
Morden Park
A family space, featuring sheltered picnic areas, hiking and biking trails, playground, beach volley ball, and spray park(under development). Morden Park is the location for many annual area events. Corn and Apples Cars Show, Back 40 Music Festival, Teddy Bear Picnic.
North of Highway #3 (across from the Dairy Queen)
Morden Research Station
Established in 1915, this section of land is a tribute to A.P.Stevenson. This was an experimental farm for farmers. The Morden Research Centre offers a scenic retreat for picnics, pictures, or a leisurely walk through the various plantations.
Optimum visiting time is May through September.
Guided tours of the grounds or buildings are available for large groups only and with prior arrangements made by contacting the Centre at (204) 822-4471.
822-4471
1st Street
Mountain City Aviation
Book a flight over the Pembina Valley year round. Take a trip to play golf. website includes variety of packages offered with other local attractioins. Rates Based on 3 passenger flights.
mcafs@mts.net 204-822-5433
Morden Airport
Murals of Morden
The community of Morden hosts 8 different large Murals in celebration of our past history.
1. British North American Boundary Commission Supply Train. An original painting by Pamela Yorke Hardy. Located on the Olympic Sports building, at the corner of Stephen St. & Nelson St.
2. Sir John A Macdonald's visit to Morden - painted by Margie Friesen. Located at the corner of 7th St. and Stephen St.
3. North West Mounted Police Uniform 1874. Located on the Morden Friendship Centre building, at 306 North Railway St.
4. Baseball Hall of Fame - painted by Margie Hildebrand. Located at the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame, within the Morden Community Centre at 111 Gilmour St.
5. Chautauqua Spirit - painted by Margie Hildebrand. Located on the Morden Friendship Centre building, at 306 North Railway St.
6. Legion Mural - designed by Maurice Butler. Located on the Morden Legion building, at the corner of North Railway St. & 7th St.
7. Mosasaur Mural - Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre. Located on the Marathon Pizza building, at 290 Stephen St.
8. Rose Mural - painted by Irene Peters. Located on the east wall of Boundary Trails Place, at the corner of 1st St. and Stephen St.
204-822-2562
On the outside of various businesses.
Pembina Threshermen's Museum
Take a walk through a turn of the century prairie town, featuring a Train Station, Churches and School Houses.
Smell something unfamiliar in the air or perhaps familiar... then the sound of a high pitched whistle.... an Old Steam Engine... a Threshing Machine and families stooking... What fun!
Bring the kids let them take part in the way it used to be. Pembina Threshermen's Reunion Days, first weekend in September.
Open May through September.
204-325-7497
Highway 3 between Winkler and Morden
http://www.threshermensmuseum.com
Pembina Valley Artist Studio Tour
The Pembina Valley Artist Studio Tour takes place on September 11th and 12th/10.
Come to visit the studios of participating artists in the Pembina Valley and view the creations in picturesque studio locations. As you make your way through the Valley, see history unfold along Morden's tree lined streets graced in 19th century fieldstone commercial buildings and residences.
Experience the Great Art.
204-822-6026
Morden and area
http://www.pembinahillsarts.com/
Pembina Valley Passport Adventure
Learn to "Thresh" at the Pembina Valley Threshermans Museum, Dig up bones with Bruce, Walk the pathway around the Gallery in the Park in Altona, Visit the Train station in Miami and much much more. Pick up your Passport at any of the 19 associated museums and attractions
19 Museums and locations in Pembina Valley
http://www.pembinavalleytourism.com/Passport.html
Shadow Valley Raceway
All summer long there is a roar in the air south of Morden. The sound of motor cross competitions.
This family hosts weekly races and riders can come out Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 5pm to sunset. $10/day.
For special bookings contact Peter or Jeremy at 204-362-2201
204-822-3865
9.6 km south of Morden
Star Dust Drive Inn
One of two Drive Inn theatres left in our province. what a great family tradition. A must see.
822-5638
one mile west of Morden
The Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame
Opened in the summer of 1998, this museum hosts displays of memorabilia, special inductees, fans, and many who played or have played this favorite summer game. The outstanding players, coaches, officials, and builders from past and present.
204-822-4636
2nd and Gilmour
The Pembina Hills Art Gallery & Gift Shop
This fabulous heritage building was originally the post office and is now the Pembina Hills Art Centre, run by Artist's who live in South Central Manitoba.
The Art Gallery displays a wide selection of original arts and crafts, ideal gifts and souvenirs. They feature a variety of acrylic and watercolor paintings, drawings, photographs, stained glass windows, sun catchers, candle holders, hand carved birds, clocks, prints, painted silk scarves, hand painted china, pottery, wind chimes, cards, jewelry and leather masks.
Workshops are held through out the year.
Hours of operation Tuesday - Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturdays noon to 5pm. Closed on Mondays.
204-822-6026
352 Thornhill Street
http://www.pembinahillsarts.com
The Story of the Stones Tour
This tour was part of the 2008 Cultural Capital of Canada Chautauqua Spirit project.
It was originally designed as a guided walking tour with a special added twist. Local actors in period costumes provided a five minute introduction to each building, noting the history and architectural significance. The tour began at the Pembina Hills Arts Centre and continued on to three other heritage properties.
You can now go on your own self guided walk and listen to the audio recording of the original tour. Either visit the Morden Library for a copy of the CD or click the link (below) and download onto your Ipod.
204-822-2562
Town of Morden
http://www.mordenmb.com/musicplayer.shtml
