Welcome to Central Plains!
Experience the beauty and serenity of the prairies in Manitoba's
Central
Plains, located west of
Winnipeg.
The Central Plains region offers a variety of outdoor adventure and natural attractions.
Snowmobiling and cross-county skiing are enjoyed at the
Bacon
Ridge Ecological Reserve and at parks including the popular recreation spot,
Island
Park.
St.
Ambroise Beach Provincial Park allows visitors to enjoy camping, picnicking,
hiking and nature watching. Learn about the history of early settlers and pioneers
at the
Manitoba
Agricultural Museum in
Austin
and at the
Fort
la Reine Museum and Pioneer Village in the major city of
Portage
la Prairie. Discover the stories of historic villages and communities such
as
St.
Francois Xavier, dating back to 1823 where a Metis settlement was established.
Journey across the Central Plains region and admire the scenic setting while delving
into memories of a prairie town.