Things to Do

SEE THE BEAUTY OF SOUTHWESTERN MANITOBA, explore the natural beauty of the Turtle Mountains Provincial Park where there is something for everyone. Take in the fantastic floral show including the clock at the International Peace Gardens, or see the Turtle Mountains from one of the fabulous trails.  Boissevain offers horse drawn carriage tours of its beautiful town including its murals, many floral displays and historic buidings.
Geocaching
Geocaching in the Turtle Mountains is a high tech version of treasure hunting that is gaining popularity around the world. There are literally millions of caches (hidden “treasures”) just waiting to be found. This is an “all ages and ability” appropriate adventure game!

GPS units and instructions on how to play are available at the Boissevain Visitor Centre (located next to Tommy Turtle ). For more information call 1-800-497-2393.

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Murals
Over 20 professionally painted murals narrate the story of Boissevain’s history in larger than life murals. The murals depict themes as diverse as the one room schoolhouse, the old sawmill in the Turtle Mountain, a pioneer kitchen, Saturday night in Boissevain, to the largest outdoor mural located on the side of a grain elevator in downtown Boissevain.

Guided mural and garden tours are available for small and large groups. For tour times stop by the Boissevain Visitor Centre (located next to Tommy Turtle).  For more information, call 1-800-497-2393.

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Museums
  • Irvin Goodon International Wildlife Museum 
    The Irvin Goodon International Wildlife museum is the winner of the 2001 Manitoba Tourism Innovation Award. The goal of the museum is to build a bridge of understanding for people of all backgrounds about the wonders of nature. It contains over 300 animal exhibits, with each scene detailing the animals in their natural habitats, revealling their behaviours. Guided tours of the museum are available.



  • Moncur Gallery - Peoples of the Plains
    While in Boissevain, you can glance further back into the area’s history at the Moncur Gallery. Established through the collection of ancient artifacts by William Moncur, an avid local amateur archeologist, the gallery specializes in the history of the Aboriginal people who first came to the area 11,000 years ago. There are more than one thousand artifacts, including  projectile points, ceremonial & food preparation items,  from the time when the first people of the region lived among the Turtle Mountains.



  • Beckoning Hills Museum
    The Beckoning Hills Museum houses a collection of artifacts from Boissevain and area, ranging from old uniforms and fashions, old piano, old kitchen appliances, tools, school items, photo displays, and even a three room home. If you like history, you’ll love exploring this enormous warehouse of unique collections and antique items gathered from many families throughout Boissevain and region. For more information contact 204-534-6544 or [email protected].

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Parks  
When touring the town’s many attractions, a stop at Boissevain Arts Park is an absolute must. Located in the core of the community you will discover an oasis of colour and beauty which will lure you in to where flower lined brick paths and perennial gardens surround a gazebo, offering a quiet peaceful moment amongst blossoms and greenery.

Take the kids to the Kinsmen Park for a romp in the newly renovated playground.

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Peace Garden
The International Peace Garden is a 2,339 acre botanical garden devoted to world peace. Thousands of tourists visit this floral attraction located on the Manitoba-North Dakota border. Find the hours and location of the Peace Garden here.

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Tommy the Turtle
Tommy the Turtle, Boissevain’s 28 foot tall, 10,000 lb statue stands proud watching over Boissevain. The turtle was erected in 1974, a symbolic icon for the community and the connection to the Turtle Mountains. 

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Birdwatching 
At Whitewater Lake Bird watchers can explore the detailed nature and wildlife of Whitewater Lake. The lake’s shallowness and large size (22,000 acres on average) make the region ideal grounds for the nesting and staging of more than 250 species of birds; birdwatching in Manitoba at its best! Whitewater Lake is located 15 minutes west of Boissevain.

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Canoeing, Fishing & Boating
Find a wide variety of lakes to enjoy by canoe or boat. The Boissevain dam is just five minutes outside of town. And the Turtle Mountain Provincial Park, 15 kilometres south, has many lakes to choose from.

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Golfing  
Golfing is at its best in the southwestern corner of Manitoba offering beautiful scenery, rolling and level fairways and country clubs open to the public. Plan a Turtle Mountain golfing holiday and take in the two popular well-manicured grass green courses with challenging layouts, few crowds and economical green fees.

  • The Boissevain Golf Club, located only two minutes south of Boissevain, offers a 9 hole (par 33) course in a rolling, well-treed, natural setting, including water hazards. Book your tee time by calling 204-534-2365.
  • The Killarney Lakeside Golf Club is less than a 30-minute drive away. This 18-hole championship course is located on the shores of Killarney Lake. Book your tee time by calling 204-523-8277.

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Hiking & Biking   
Located 15 kilometres south of Boissevain, the Turtle Mountain Provincial Park has a wide variety of summer recreation opportunities. Hike or bike at one of the park's several trails marked off at distances for different levels of experience.

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Horse Drawn Tours 
For an unforgettable view and truly memorable ride through Boissevain, step aboard the Mannix Horse Drawn Wagon or Vis-a-Vis and enjoy the gentle pace and clip-clopping of hooves on pavement.

Contact 204-534-7096 or or send an email to book a tour.

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Swimming  
Cool off by taking a swim at one of the Turtle Mountains’ many lakes or in the Boissevain swimming pool.

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Wide Variety of Winter Sports  
Whether you enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or ice fishing, there are a number of places for you to discover in the Turtle Mountains.

to download a map of winter trails for snowmobilers, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and lakes for ice fishing. Get the latest updates on snowmobile trail conditions here.

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Ice Fishing
Turtle Mountain has some great fishing holes which have produced master angler sized fish for many years. Stocked waters at Bower Lake and William Lake are popular for brown trout, rainbow trout and smallmouth bass. Adam Lake is good for pike. 

Find out more about the lakes in the Turtle Mountain area.

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