Fun Facts

The Fort Dauphin Museum was granted "Manitoba Star Attraction" status in 2010!

Attractions & Activities

Agritourism

Nothing beats berries from the vine or honey fresh from the hive, and it tastes that much better when you’ve made a little extra effort to get to them!  Enjoy a visit to our numerous u-picks and apiaries.  Be sure to call ahead to check on availability and picking schedules.Strawberry & Raspberry U-Picks...

Architectural Walking Tours

Tourism Dauphin has three scenic walks which feature Dauphin’s rich heritage and architecture. Showcasing schools, homes, businesses and other public buildings, the tours include interesting historical facts and highlights architectural details....

CNR Station

Once the hub of Dauphin, the Canadian Northern Railway (CNR) Station provided a vital link for settlers immigrating to the Parkland. The building was constructed in 1912 and is considered one of Manitoba’s finest pieces of railway architecture. Its impressive size, picturesque roofline, dormers, turrets and decorative brick and stonework are a remarkable focal point in the community....

Countryfest Community Cinema

Lights, camera and action are back in Dauphin!  Dauphin now has a state-of-the-art, multi-use theatre that features all of the best Hollywood blockbusters.  The 4-plex facility with stadium seating features the latest technology including 3D capabilities, private rentals, and space for special events.  One of the most unique cinemas in Canada, Dauphin's community-owned movie theatre has become a reality thanks to a hard-working board, community donations and generous sponsors. ...

Dauphin Kings Junior A Hockey

Do you find yourself in town and in the mood for some hockey?  From September to April you can catch the Dauphin Kings Junior A Hockey Club in action in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League at the Credit Union Place.  2010 MJHL Champions, Anavet Cup Champions and RBC Cup finalists, the Dauphin Kings are more than hockey heroes; they are closely involved in several not-for-profit organizations in the community and never disappoint their loyal fans on or off the ice....

Dauphin Rail Museum

Housed in the magnificent brick Canadian Northern Railway Station built in 1912, the Dauphin Rail Museum contains artifacts, pictures and archival material related to 100 years of railway service in the region. Next to an active CN and VIA line, the museum houses a model railroad depicting Dauphin’s rail facilities in 1954. A PSC caboose and a 15 stall roundhouse and turntable can be seen. Built in 1906, it is one of the last remaining roundhouse in Canada....

Fort Dauphin Museum

The Fort Dauphin Museum examines life in the Parkland from prehistoric life, the lives of Aboriginal peoples, through the arrival of explorers and the fur trade, the birth of the Métis people and early pioneer settlers. ...

Lt. Col. W.G. Barker V.C. & WWII Training Sites

Lt. Col. W.G. Barker V.C. -  The pride of Dauphin, Lieutenant-Colonel W. (Billy) G. Barker V. C. is known as one of Canada’s most celebrated heroes of World War I. Gallantly serving as an ace pilot, Barker’s reputation gained him international prominence.  ...

Parkland Recreation Complex

The Parkland Recreation Complex (PRC) is home to two arenas, 6-sheet curling rink, 1500-seat grandstands, Manitoba’s first indoor wave pool, 50 acres of recreation and exhibition grounds, a playground, and a cinema!  This ever-expanding, multi-purpose entertainment and recreation facility includes an abundance of banquet, meeting, concession and entertainment venues.  Check Tourism Dauphin’s Event Calendar for special events at the PRC, or contact Dauphin Recreation Services to book an event.  A detailed desc...

Playgrounds

It doesn’t matter which area of Dauphin you find yourself in:  a playground is never far away.  Clicking on a playground will take you to a map to find the one closest to you!...

Riding Mountain Biosphere Driving Tour

 Explore some of the highlights around the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve while soaking in the scenery, history and culture of the area.  The towns and villages surrounding Riding Mountain National Park are ripe with surprises and you will find no better place for a “Sunday drive”.  (map) Distance:  411 kmTime recommended:  2 days...

Riding Mountain UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

The richness of the area surrounding Riding Mountain National Park is more than just farmland and trees.  In 1986, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated area as the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve in 1986, one of only 15 such reserves in Canada.  This special designation singles out the importance of better approaches to conservation and sustainable resource use....

Selo Ukraina

Dedicated to promoting the awareness and preservation of Ukrainian heritage and culture, this popular festival site boasts an 11,000 seat amphitheatre, 450-800 capacity hall, 3 outdoor stages, vendor booths, Ukrainian Musicians Hall of Fame, as well as a Memorial Park and heritage village.  Home to Dauphin’s Countryfest, Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, Dauphin’s Chistian Music Festival and countless special events throughout the year. Highway 10 South(204) 638-9401   ...

Trembowla Cross of Freedom

Want to learn to bake bread in a peech, make borscht, or thatch a roof?  You can do all three at Trembowla by booking your group experience through Dauphin Experiences at Trembowla....

Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection

The structure will catch your attention, but the story will capture your imagination about the life of Dauphin’s early Ukrainian residents.  Constructed between 1936 and 1939 by volunteers during the peak of the Depression, this beautiful Kievan style chuch was designed by the one of the greatest church builders of Canada, Father Philip Ruh.  The world-class iconography, by Theodore Baran, can only be fully appreciated with a guided t...

Watson Art Centre & Made in the Parkland

Easily the funkiest place in town, the Watson Art Centre (WAC) is a Provincial Heritage Site and plays host to countless concerts, exhibits, spoken word and other special events each year.  From their annual Concert Series to their Old Fire Hall shows the WAC Programming Committee presents an impressive, always eclectic, always entertaining line-up with wide appeal!  Check Tourism Dauphin’s Event Calendar for show times....

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