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SNOWMOBILING IN DUCK MOUNTAIN PROVINCIAL PARK
Snowmobiling in Manitoba's Duck Mountain Provincial Park
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Located in the heart of Manitoba’s Parklands region between Dauphin and Swan River, the areas in and around Duck Mountain Provincial Park offer excellent sledding opportunities.
With the Swan Valley Snowmobile/ATV Association (SVSAA) to the north and the Intermountain Snowmobile Club to the south, groomed and signed trail systems are abundant, and include portions of the Trans-Canada Trail.
Wildlife is plentiful in this part of Manitoba and riders should keep an eye out for signs of deer, moose, elk and timber wolves. Several warm-up shacks are located along the trails, both inside and outside the park boundaries, where snowmobilers can rest and share stories of their adventures.
Riders can also take part in several exciting annual events held in the Parkland region, including the SVSAA’s Poker Derby in January or the spring snocross.
Anglers may want to bring their fishing pole along for the ride as this area boasts excellent ice fishing at the many deep glacial lakes.
So head for the hills of Duck Mountain Provincial Park this year and enjoy the cool, crisp days of winter.
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Where: Duck Mountain Provincial Park is located between Dauphin and Swan River, approximately 220 kilometres north of Brandon.
Average winter temperature: -14 Celsius
Average annual snowfall: 55 to 110 cm
Sledding season: November to March
Repairs/Dealers: Several communities within 70 kilometres of the park have snowmobile dealers and repair shops.
Special features: The park has a mix of rolling wooded terrain, wetlands and valley meadows with groomed and signed trails. Deer are abundant and lucky sledders may also see moose, elk and timber wolves. Ice fishing at one of the many deep, clear glacial lakes is another popular winter activity.
Contact: Linda and Alvin Wiebe at Wellman Lake Lodge. Ph: 1-888-525-5896
Also visit www.snoman.mb.ca and www.svsaa.wellmanlake.ca for more information. |
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