Lake Escape Guidebook
Sightseeing
There is a great little hike you can take that starts right at the house, leads you down a scenic bush trail to the Tegula Creek dike, which you can follow back into town and all the way to the little park and pier where it enters the Lake. This hike takes about 30-60 min depending on how much your loiter around. It's not stroller accessible but certainly could be done with baby carriers.
Tegula Creek
14 Rosedale AvenueThere is a great little hike you can take that starts right at the house, leads you down a scenic bush trail to the Tegula Creek dike, which you can follow back into town and all the way to the little park and pier where it enters the Lake. This hike takes about 30-60 min depending on how much your loiter around. It's not stroller accessible but certainly could be done with baby carriers.
The Village of Dunnottar Bird Watching Group meets regularly on Sundays at 8:30 am at the Whtyewold Emporium where they get coffee and then head out to various bird watching sites. The Netley-Liabu marsh on the south end of Lake Winnipeg is an international IBA (Important Bird Area) and countless species migrate through Matlock and the surrounding areas.
The birdwatching group is led by local Charlie McPherson, who's family was among the first to settle the in the area and who is passionate not just about the birds, but also the health of Lake Winnipeg.
This is a fun and casual morning! New birders welcome! No experience needed. A great way to sightsee and learn more about the area.
Find this group on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/309122869436079
or just search "Dunnottar Bird Watch".
This is a public group. Let them know you want to join on Sunday. Sometime they meet elsewhere than the Emporium so be sure to check in with them!
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Whytewold Emporium
190 Gimli RdThe Village of Dunnottar Bird Watching Group meets regularly on Sundays at 8:30 am at the Whtyewold Emporium where they get coffee and then head out to various bird watching sites. The Netley-Liabu marsh on the south end of Lake Winnipeg is an international IBA (Important Bird Area) and countless species migrate through Matlock and the surrounding areas.
The birdwatching group is led by local Charlie McPherson, who's family was among the first to settle the in the area and who is passionate not just about the birds, but also the health of Lake Winnipeg.
This is a fun and casual morning! New birders welcome! No experience needed. A great way to sightsee and learn more about the area.
Find this group on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/309122869436079
or just search "Dunnottar Bird Watch".
This is a public group. Let them know you want to join on Sunday. Sometime they meet elsewhere than the Emporium so be sure to check in with them!
Parks and Playgrounds
Whytewold park has a newer playground that guests with children will be sure to enjoy.
Whytewold Park
13 Tweed AvenueWhytewold park has a newer playground that guests with children will be sure to enjoy.
Kids Activities
The community club offers great kids programing all summer - they offer sports, and games and crafts during the day and in the evening host dances, candy bingo, movie nights etc.
Programming starts at age 5 and up. Check their Facebook page for more info and pricing
https://www.facebook.com/DunnottarCommunityClub
Dunnottar Community Club
Park AvenueThe community club offers great kids programing all summer - they offer sports, and games and crafts during the day and in the evening host dances, candy bingo, movie nights etc.
Programming starts at age 5 and up. Check their Facebook page for more info and pricing
https://www.facebook.com/DunnottarCommunityClub
Family Activities
This beach is a short walk or bike trip from the house and a 2 minute drive. Make sure to pack your beach gear for the day - you won't want to leave. There are baby and adult swing sets at the beach along with a tire swing and sand volley ball court. You can find a volley ball in the shed.
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Matlock Beach
72 Gimli RdThis beach is a short walk or bike trip from the house and a 2 minute drive. Make sure to pack your beach gear for the day - you won't want to leave. There are baby and adult swing sets at the beach along with a tire swing and sand volley ball court. You can find a volley ball in the shed.
The Dunnottar Sport Courts are open and free to everyone. Didn't bring a basket ball or have tennis rackets? There are in the shed at the property for your use.
Tennis/Basketball Courts
32-34 Gimli RdThe Dunnottar Sport Courts are open and free to everyone. Didn't bring a basket ball or have tennis rackets? There are in the shed at the property for your use.
Love music and live shows? The Winnipeg Beach Bandstand, located downtown Winnipeg Beach, hosts numerous local artists throughout the summer! Check out their line up here:
https://winnipegbeach.ca/p/live-on-the-bandstand
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Winnipeg Beach
Love music and live shows? The Winnipeg Beach Bandstand, located downtown Winnipeg Beach, hosts numerous local artists throughout the summer! Check out their line up here:
https://winnipegbeach.ca/p/live-on-the-bandstand
Food scene
A 10 min walk or 2 min drive, this place is famous for their crepes and wood-fired pizzas. Or just stop in for ice cream. A local favorite!
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Whytewold Emporium
190 Gimli RdA 10 min walk or 2 min drive, this place is famous for their crepes and wood-fired pizzas. Or just stop in for ice cream. A local favorite!
An eclectic place with live music! Good local and Mexican food and a welcoming staff!
Treble’s Beach Bar & Grill
14 Main StreetAn eclectic place with live music! Good local and Mexican food and a welcoming staff!
Interested in fine dinning? The only option in the area, this place is amazing! Italian dinning at it's best, specializing in both seafood and Lake Winnipeg fish. Everything is made from scratch. This place is small with great charm but books fast! Don't miss it!
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Casa Bianca Cafe & Deli
22 Murray AveInterested in fine dinning? The only option in the area, this place is amazing! Italian dinning at it's best, specializing in both seafood and Lake Winnipeg fish. Everything is made from scratch. This place is small with great charm but books fast! Don't miss it!