Just a few of the local events and attractions:

smllriver.gif (6645 bytes)Little River Rockfest

What has for the past five years been termed the Minnedosa Classic Rock Weekend has now been replaced by the Little River Rockfest. The August long weekend concert will once again grace the shores of our lake but under a brand new ownership of local and area business people led by President Jack Denbow of Souris.   Performance Promotions of Yorkton and Minnedosa, under the direction of Rob Walischuk and Tom Crook, have been hired  to book the entertainment and take care of the production.  This year's festival will feature Poison, Styx, Kim Mitchell, Survivor, Dr. Hook, The Knack, Lighthouse, and many more!

For more details, got to http://www.littleriverrockfest.com

sno-x1.jpg (23701 bytes)sno-x2.jpg (23528 bytes)Snow-X Can Am Racing

As Part of the Can-Am Circuit, Minnedosa draws well over 100 Sno-X riders to the valley each winter to 'strut their stuff' in front of hundreds of loyal Sno-X fans.

Downhill & Cross-Country Skiing for all abilities

ski.jpg (14539 bytes)For the Downhill enthusiast, Ski Valley, located just minutes from Minnedosa, sports 6 machine groomed runs designed for everyone, from beginner to expert.  And if you've never skiied before, their certified ski instructors will have you on the slopes in no time!

If Cross-Country Skiing is more to your liking, then look no further than Squirrel Hills, located just outside of Minnedosa.  Spend a quiet afternoon gliding along the 6 kilometers of well-marked trails that wind their way through the beautiful hills surrounding Minnedosa Valley.   And, when Spring arrives, these same trails are converted into a challenging network of hiking paths!

bison.jpg (15469 bytes)Bison Park

Centuries ago, herds of bison numbering in the millions walked these lands.  1996 saw the return of the Plains Bison to the Minnedosa Valley.  Located along the Beach Road, within the Town of Minnedosa, is Bison Park, home to 10 three-year-old bison cows and one bison bull.  The parking lot and surrounding trails are designed to provide the viewer with a once-in-lifetime experience to see these majestic animals.

beach.jpg (17021 bytes)Minnedosa Lake

The gem of this community, Minnedosa Lake has played host to the Paddling and Rowing events of the 1997 Canada Summer Games as well as the XIII Pan American Games and is widely known for it's calm waters and beautiful surroundings.  Whether swimming, boating, jetskiing, or waterskiing, Minnedosa Lake is where it's at.

Riding Mountain National Park

Located just 30 minutes from Minnedosa, Riding Mountain National Park protects a wide variety of wildlife and vegetation areas. The park has numerous hiking trails, lakes, and picnic areas.  Agassiz Tower, situated towards the nothern edge of the park, overlooks a panoramic view of the prairies stretching out to the north. Wasagaming, the park's townsite, offers a full range of visitor services including restaurants and shopping.

For more information on Riding Mountain National Park, simply CLICK HERE.

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