In “Should I Stay...” Part 1, I suggested that the question many people are asking, given the craziness going on in the world today, do I really want to go outside of my country, or province for a vacation?

Whatever your immediate answer may be, Red River North offers a wide variety of events, activities, and attractions that are reason enough to stay. And given the ever-increasing cost of everything, particularly gas, many people are choosing to stay closer to home.

If you’re a person who is interested in History, Red River North is a goldmine. When my late wife and I chose to move here, we were amazed at the wealth of historical sights to see. After all, this area was home to many of the founders of this province, largely because of the fur trade. Where else will you be able to visit a genuine stone fort built in the early 1800’s (Lower Fort Garry), and one of the oldest stone churches on the prairies, (St. Peter Dynevor), which was home to the only First Nations parish in the Red River Settlement, prior to it becoming the province of Manitoba.

In addition, there are several “must see” museums, including a unique marine museum; yes, a marine museum on the prairies, and the award-winning East Beaches Heritage Wing in Grand Marais.

We might not host The Olympics, or the World Cup, but there is plenty for the Sports/Sporting Tourist to see and do here! There are opportunities to take part in sporting events, or travel here to watch sporting events, such as the games of two junior hockey teams. For people who want to partake in sports (often called fitness tourists), the opportunities are endless: golf, swimming, cycling, hiking, fishing (particularly ice fishing), curling, and much more.

And for the Event/Festival Tourists, how about The Highland Gathering, Holiday Alley, a rodeo, musical performances at the Selkirk waterfront, markets, kids ice-fishing derby, a paddling challenge, or year-round activities at Oak Hammock Marsh? There is a veritable smorgasbord to feast on.

Red River North also has plenty for people interested in Nature/Wildlife Tourism, for people who really love being next to nature (think birdwatching, hiking through forest trails, and studying local vegetation); Culinary Tourism, (sampling and enjoying local cuisine) and two of the fastest growing forms of tourism, Indigenous Tourism, (activities, experiences and businesses owned, operated, or controlled by Indigenous and Métis Peoples and rooted in their traditions and lands) and Medical/Wellness Tourism, (travelling to treat existing conditions or to pro-actively improve well-being). These will be dealt with in future articles.

I hope I have made the point that there really is no need to go, because the region has so much to offer if you stay….
“Whatever the season,
There’s always a reason,
To spend time in Red River North”.

Red River North Tourism Inc. (RRNT) honours the traditional territories of all the lands and waters across Canada, especially those of the Red River North, appreciating the many descendants who continue to reside in this region. Respect is paid to the Indigenous Elders and Métis leaders, past, present, and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture, and hopes of their people.

RRNT acknowledges the Treaties were intended to peaceably share and care for the lands in this unceded Territory, understands the harms of the past, and is dedicated to moving forward in a spirit of truth, openness, collaboration, and partnership with all peoples and cultures.

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