Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba
Recreation



The beach in Lac du Bonnet There are over 60 kilometers (35 miles) of waterways in the region in and around Lac du Bonnet. The area is a popular fishing region; second only to the Red River. Situated at the boundary of prairie farmland and boreal forest, the RM of Lac du Bonnet is also a bird watchers' paradise. Over 300 species of birds can be found within a few kilometers of the Winnipeg River.

Swimming, boating, water skiing, baseball and slo-pitch are popular summer activities, and are enjoyed by locals as well as thousands of cottagers and campers who spend their summer vacations in the area. Winter activities include snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and ice fishing.

Snowmobiling is a poplar winter sport during the winter

An active Recreation Commission with a full-time staff coordinates many programs and activities year round in conjunction with the town. A water-ski facility and club, power toboggan club and groomed trails, archery, walking and cycling trails, and Old Pinawa Dam Provincial Heritage Park are located in the RM of Lac du Bonnet.

Lac du Bonnet Community Centre
Lac du Bonnet Community Centre

Lac du Bonnet Community Centre The ribbon was cut to officially open halls A and B of the Lac du Bonnet Community Centre on March, 1999. The four bowling lanes were up and running by June and the curlers were throwing rocks that fall. The Lac du Bonnet Community Centre, with its 3 halls, bowling lanes and curling is fulfilling the needs of the community of Lac du Bonnet. For more information call (204) 345-6737.

AREA HIGHLIGHTS

Lac du Bonnet Town Dock / Beach
Park Avenue at Third Street

Old Pinawa Provincial Heritage Park
P.R. 520 South

EVENTS

February:Winterfest
Snowmobile Poker Derby
Curling Bonspiels
March:Curling Bonspeils
May:Community Yard Sale
June:Fishing Derby
July:Canada Day Celebrations
Farmers' Market (Saturdays)
August:Winnipeg River Water
Weekend (Boat Poker Derby, Personal Water Craft Races)
Slo-Pitch Tournament, Midway
DecemberChristmas Craft Sale

For more information contact the Rec office at 345-8816.



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