Prairie Mountains & Pioneer Settlers Pass - $18.99 / pass

The Prairie Mountains & Pioneer Settlers Pass lets you take in the majestic beauty and wildlife of Riding Mountain National Park, and then see how the great wave of Ukrainian immigration to Manitoba brought new architectural forms to the prairies and early settlement artifacts and monuments.

The Prairie Mountains & Pioneer Settlers Pass includes: one single adult admission into Riding Mountain National Park, one single adult admission into the Fort Dauphin Museum, admission into Trembowla Cross of Freedom Historic Site (donations accepted), one single adult admission at the Wasyl Negrych Pioneer Homestead, and one single adult admission into the Watson Crossley Community Museum.

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Riding Mountain National Park

The park rises dramatically from the prairie landscape and protects a wide variety of wildlife and vegetation areas. The park has a bison herd, hiking trails, panoramic views of the prairies, a marina, beach, golf, tennis, restaurants, shops, resort accommodations, and campgrounds. It is haven for the outdoor enthusiast and wildlife viewers. Stop at the Visitor Centre for complete information.

Offer: One single adult admission

Location: Hwy 10, Clear Lake, Wasagaming MB

Contact: (204) 848-7275

www.pc.gc.ca/riding

Season: year round

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Fort Dauphin Museum

This museum is suggestive of an 18th century fur trade post surrounded by a wooden palisade. Take a walk through history and see the blacksmith shop, school, church, and pioneer homes as well as western Canada's first Archaeological Laboratory with more than 80,000 artifacts.

Offer: One single adult admission

Location: 140 Jackson St. Dauphin MB

Contact: (204) 638-6630

Season: May to June, September Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

July to August, daily 9:00am-5:00pm

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Trembowla Cross of Freedom Historic Site

Visit the roadside historic site and see the commemorative plaques, monuments, and a collection of historic buildings that pays tribute to the new life of early Ukrainian settlers who struggled for in seeking land and political freedom. It is the site of the first Ukrainian Catholic mass in Canada in 1897 and St. Michael's, the first Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada. Museum buildings open by calling.

Offer: Admission by donation

Location: Trembowla Road, Hwy 491 Dauphin MB

Contact: (204) 638-9641 or (204) 638-4609 or (204) 655-3376

www.dauphin.ca

Season: May to September, 10:00am - 5:00pm daily, by appointment

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Wasyl Negrych Pioneer Homestead

One of the most impressive folk sites in North America, contains the oldest known Carpathian-style (Ukrainian) house and the most complete set of period farmyard buildings in Manitoba. This is also a Provincial Heritage Site.

Offer: One single adult admission

Location:

From Junction of Hwy's 5 & 274, 17.3km/10.5mi N and 3.2km/2mi E, Gilbert Plains MB

From Junction of Hwy's 5 & 10, 17.6km/11mi N and 4.3km/2.5mi W Gilbert Plains, MB

Contact: (204) 548-2326

www.gilbertplains.com

Season: July-August, daily 10:00am-5:00pm

Off season-by appointment

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Watson Crossley Community Museum

A museum complex depicting the homes and lifestyle of the late 19th and early 29th century prairie ancestors as well as antique tractors, cars, and a miniature replica of the Burrows Lumber Mill.

Offer: One single adult admission

Location: 450 Railway Ave N, Grandview MB

Contact: (204) 546-2040

www.grandviewmanitoba.net

Season: late June to August, daily 10:00am-5:00pm