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Riding Mountain Loppet

March 3, 2012

A Norwegian term for a long-distance cross-country ski race, a "loppet" is for anyone who loves the joy of gliding across the snow, whether for fun or for competition. The Riding Mountain Loppet on Saturday, March 5th will have distances of 1.0 km (Chipmunk), 5.7 km (Jackrabbit), 13 km (Cougar) or 26 km (Wolf) for skiers of all ages and skill levels.



Community: Wasagaming
Venue: town of wasagaming
Contact:

Friends of RMNP (204) 848-4037


Email: friends.rmnp@pc.gc.ca
Website: www.friendsofridingmountain.ca

Family Fun Day

March 3, 2012 - March 4, 2012

Friends of RMNP's annual winter event offers a variety of free outdoor activities. Be sure to make this event one of many wonderful winter weekends in Riding Mountain National Park.



Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Wasagaming
Contact: Friends of RMNP (204) 848-4037
Email: friends.rmnp@pc.gc.ca
Website: www.friendsofridingmountain.ca

At the Farm Gate Market

May 19, 2012

Become a “locavore” and discover the artisan gifts and farm fresh products that are waiting to be purchased right in our own backyard.



Community: Onanole
Venue: Onanole Rec Centre
Time: Saturday, May 19th, 2012 in Onanole, Manitoba from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve (204) 636-2085
Email: rmbr@mts.net
Website: www.rmbr.ca

The Grey Owl Golf Tournament

June 8, 2012 - June 10, 2012
The "Grey Owl" is one of the largest and longest-running golf tournaments of its kind in North America. Every year, during the second weekend in June, 320 golfers tee it up at the picturesque and challenging layout in the Riding Mountain National Park's Clear Lake golf course.  

Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Clear Lake Golf Course
Website: www.TheGreyOwl.ca

Caching Riding Mountain GPS Adventure Quest

June 9, 2012 - June 10, 2012
Take part in the 6th Annual Caching Riding Mountain GPS Adventure Quest and discover the people, places and heritage of the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve and its core area, Riding Mountain National Park. Travel through the 15,000 square kilometers of the Biosphere Reserve locating over 60 caches that have been placed by communities, individuals and businesses for this specific event.

Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Sportsman's Park
Contact: Friends of RMNP (204) 848-4037
Email: friends.rmnp@pc.gc.ca
Website: www.cachingridingmountain.ca

Sportsman's Park Flea Market

June 16, 2012 - September 2, 2012
Variety of crafts and fresh produce. The market takes place every Saturday and Sunday.

Community: Onanole
Venue: Sportsman's Park
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

National Aboriginal Day

June 21, 2012

Join thousands of Canadians across the country as we celebrate National Aboriginal Day. Held on the summer solstice, this is a special day to celebrate the unique heritage, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people in Canada. More information is available at the RMNP Visitor Centre. 



Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Main Beach Area
Contact:

RMNP 848-PARK


Website: www.friendsofridingmountain.ca

Junior Naturalist Programs

June 25, 2012 - August 31, 2012

An education program for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Programs include workshops, hikes and experiments relating to the natural and cultural heritage of Riding Mountain National Park.



Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Visitor Centre
Time: 10am and 1:30pm - Monday thru Friday, $8/child ages 5 - 12
Contact:

Friends of RMNP (204) 848-4037


Email: friends.rmnp@pc.gc.ca
Website: www.friendsofridingmountain.ca

Caching Riding Mountain Photo Contest

June 25, 2012 - July 1, 2012

Enter your favorite photograph or digital image from the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve (including the 15 rural municipalities surrounding Riding Mountain National Park).



Community: Erickson
Venue: Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve
Time:

Entry Deadline is July 1st, 2012

Winners announced July 22nd, 2012.


Contact: Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve (204) 636-2085
Email: rmbr@mts.net
Website: www.rmbr.ca

Young Explorers Program

June 26, 2012 - September 1, 2012

An education program for children between the ages of 7 and 14. Programs include hikes and experiments relating to the natural world of Riding Mountain National Park.



Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Friends Learning Centre
Time:

Firefly Hikes run every Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

 Tires & Tracks run every Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.


Contact:

Friends of RMNP (204) 848-4037


Email: friends.rmnp@pc.gc.ca
Website: www.friendsofridingmountain.ca

Canada Day

July 1, 2012

Wasagaming / Clear Lake, MB
Main Stage Events



Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Main Beach Area
Website: www.pc.gc.ca

Li'l Critter Camp

July 2, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Arts & Crafts, Games & Sports Activities for children ages 5 and up

Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Friends Learning Centre
Time: Takes place at the Friends Learning Centre, Monday to Friday, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. $3.00 per child per program
Contact: Friends of RMNP (204) 848-4037
Email: friends.rmnp@pc.gc.ca
Website: www.friendsofridingmountain.ca

Parks Day

July 21, 2012

Celebrate the importance of our parks and historic sites. Take a hike on one of our 40 trails - over 400 km of forests, grasslands and escarpment to discover. Join us at the bandstand on the main beach for music and entertainment.



Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Riding Mountain National Park
Contact:

RMNP (204) 848-PARK


Website: www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/mb/riding/index.aspx

Prisoner of War Wagon Tour

July 21, 2012

Take a wagon trip back to a unique chapter in Canada's history. Allow yourself to be transported back in time to a Canadian Prisoner of War (POW) camp in the backcountry of Riding Mountain National Park.

 



Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Riding Mountain National Park
Contact: Friends of RMNP (204) 848-4037
Email: friends.rmnp@pc.gc.ca
Website: www.friendsofridingmountain.ca

wasagaming chamber weekend

August 10, 2012 - August 12, 2012

Take part in a variety of events organized by Wasagaming townsite businesses and the Chamber of Commerce. Street parties, parade, sand castle building and beach volleyball tournaments.



Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Wasagaming
Time: friday through sunday
Website: www.discoverclearlake.com

The Tamarack Golf Tournament

August 18, 2012 - August 25, 2012
This classic is fun for the whole family as childeren from as young as 7 years old can enter.

Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Clear Lake Golf Course
Website: www.tamarackgolftournament.ca

Riding Mountain Triathalon

August 18, 2012
27th annual Riding Mountain Triathalon, designed for competitors of all ages.

Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Community of Wasagaming
Website: www.rmtri.com

Boo In the Park

August 25, 2012
Halloween Early, Bring your costume, Trick or Treating and spooky games, Pirates Ship, Travel around to business and challenge yourself to contests

Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Wasagaming
Time: to be confirmed
Contact: Wasagaming Chamber of Commmerce
Website: discoverclearlake.com

Prisoner of War Wagon Tour

September 2, 2012

Take a wagon trip back to a unique chapter in Canada's history. Allow yourself to be transported back in time to a Canadian Prisoner of War (POW) camp in the backcountry of Riding Mountain National Park.



Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Riding Mountain National Park
Contact: Friends of RMNP (204) 848-4037
Email: friends.rmnp@pc.gc.ca
Website: www.friendsofridingmountain.ca

Rona MS Bike Tour

September 8, 2012 - September 9, 2012
Riders Bike from Dauphin to Wasagaming and then back

Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Dauphing and Wasagaming

Clear Lake Clean-UP

September 19, 2012
Help keep the "Clear" in Clear Lake with the Park's annual clean-up the shores campaign.

Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Riding Mountain National Park
Contact: RMNP 848-PARK
Website: www.pc.gc.ca

Sonics and Sojourns

September 21, 2012 - September 23, 2012

A fall festival of Learning and Music in Onanole and Wasagaming.

Schedule of Events Coming Soon!



Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Onanole Rec Centre / Wasagaming
Time: for more information, contact Friends of RMNP 848-4037
Contact: Friends of RMNP (204) 848-4037
Email: friends.rmnp@pc.gc.ca
Website: www.sonicsandsojourns.ca

At the Farm Gate Market

September 22, 2012

Become a “locavore” and discover the artisan gifts and farm fresh products that are waiting to be purchased right in our own backyard.



Community: Onanole
Venue: Onanole Rec Centre
Time: Saturday, September 22, 2012 in Onanole, Manitoba from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Riding Mountain Biospehre Reserve (204) 636-2085
Email: rmbr@mts.net
Website: www.rmbr.ca

10th Annual Friends Fright Night

October 20, 2012

Join Friends and Park staff as we transform the Wasagaming townsite into an Area 51 “alien invasion zone”. The sights and sounds of this creepy tradition will test even the bravest of souls! Silver collection at the door to help support Friends research and education programs.



Community: Wasagaming
Venue: RMNP Visitor Centre
Time:

7:00 p.m to 9:30 p.m.

Saturday October 20, 2012


Contact: Friends of Riding Mountain National Park: (204) 848-4037
Email: friends.rmnp@pc.gc.ca
Website: www.friendsofridingmountain.ca

Photos with Santa

November 17, 2012 - November 18, 2012

Drop by the Friends Learning Centre (154 Columbine) and meet Santa as Friends kicks off the Holiday season in the Park. Bring along your pets on Sunday November 18th to have their picture taken with Santa.



Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Friends Learning Centre
Contact: Friends of RMNP (204) 848-4037
Email: friends.rmnp@pc.gc.ca
Website: www.friendsofridingmountain.ca

Christmas Bird Count

December 18, 2012

Have a love for birds? Join Park staff and local birders as we spend the day walking, skiing and snowshoeing our way through the Park counting all of our winter feathered friends.



Community: Wasagaming
Venue: Riding Mountain National Park
Time: Meet at the Friends of RMNP Learning Centre (154 Columbine Street, Wasagaming) at 9:00 a.m. 
Contact:

Friends of RMNP (204) 848-4037


Email: friends.rmnp@pc.gc.ca
Website: www.friendsofridingmountain.ca



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