Dauphin was named one of 10 of “Canada’s Best Outdoor Towns” in the March 2007 edition of Explore Magazine!
Watersports: Watersport enthusiasts will find no shortage of H2O in which to get their hulls wet! Lake Dauphin’s large body of water with wide open spaces is a great place for kite or windsurfing, waterskiing or wakeboarding. And don’t forget the tubers! On a hot summer day the lake will be alive with the sound of happy screams!...
Rough it or turn on the AC in your RV. Variety is the keyword when it comes to camping in and around Dauphin. Vermillion Park Campground: Vermillion Park features over 200 campsites, a wading pool, picnic sites, playground, wildlife, 3 km of lit trails, and an on-site camp host who is present 24 hours a day during the summer months. (204) 622-3109 or (204) 622-3125www.dauphinrec.com ...
Some lakes have special regulations. Consult the Manitoba Anglers Guide for complete information and view our list of local Guides & Outfitters....
For the adventurer looking to get off the beaten path, Tourism Dauphin has several geocaches located within a 30 minute drive of the city. Enter the coordinates below and let the hints be your guide. Be sure to sign the log books! Come here to meet the Mayor! NOTE: This cache is only available during business hours (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm). N51°08'90.6" W100°03'08.5"14U 0426459 UTM 5666856 A labour of love, this site was built by volunteers between 1936 and 1937...
Vermillion River Walking Trail: One of the most accessible wetland environments to view ducklings and turtles is right here in Dauphin’s Vermillion Park. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the 3 km lit trail during any season: running, cycling, walking, snowshoeing, and groomed cross skiing are all activities that will take you through the flora and fauna. This gorgeous green canopy and wetland environment will make you forget that you are just a short walk from downtown! ...
Spend a few days riding, exploring and experiencing Dauphin’s spectacular scenery and natural attractions from your sled! Dauphin is the gateway to over 1,000 km of designated groomed snowmobile trails in the Parkland including the Trans-Canada Snowmobile Trail. ...
You will never be left without anything to do during the winter months in Dauphin. With so many trail options close in and around Dauphin for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, this is a prime area for winter adventures! We are a hockey town, so you will always find some ice nearby on which to skate. Vermillion Park has 3 km of groomed cross-country ski trails including night skiing along fully-lit trails until 11:00 pm. Or, break your own trail on a pair of snowshoes!...