Highway 12 northwest from Sprague to Steinbach passes through
an area rich in agriculture, tourism and wildlife. If you
love to explore the wonders of nature and bask in the great
outdoors the Rural Municipality
of Piney has it all.
This unique natural area, once a part of the ancient glacial
Lake Aggasiz, is now rich in a variety of habitats. Here you
will find boreal forest, aspen parkland, prairie lakes, wetlands
and cultivated land all supporting a huge diversity of plants
and animals.
This is a magical place, one of solitary beauty, one to be
explored for an hour, a day, a week. As you tour the area
watch for the great gray owl, whitetail deer, Sandhill cranes,
black bear, water fowl of all types, wolves and lynx.
Heading up Hwy 12, get off the beaten path and visit one
of the 9 different provincial forests or natural areas in
the RM of Piney. Enjoy your picnic lunch and take a short
hike.
Looking for wild flowers? The pallet of color along roads
and fields starts in May and never ends until late September.
Search and you will find wild crocus, lady slipper orchids,
wild columbine and blue flags, just a few of the many wild
flowers in the area.
Looking for something else? Try an afternoon of fishing or
water sports at Whitemouth Lake, Moose Lake Provincial Park,
or Buffalo Point
International Resort on Lake of the Woods. Hiking, canoeing,
and ATV riding are available too. Winter recreation is fun
with great snowmobile trails and cross country skiing.
As an added adventure explore the Northwest Angle & Islands.
Leave the blacktop at Moose Lake and follow #308 to Hwy 525
and head up to where history was made. A video call-in system
is available when you arrive at Four Corners.
Located along the shore of Lake of the Woods, this is an enchanting
world of water, woods and wildlife. Experience birding, fishing,
flora and fauna at its best. Tour La Verendrye's Fort St Charles,
Massacre Island or the start of the famous Dawson Trail. Year
round fun at NWA includes golf, water sightseeing tours, the
Blueberry Festival, year-round resorts and lots of winter
activities for snowmobilers.
Whether you are just passing through or exploring for the
day, be sure to capture some memories with your camera in
the RM of Piney.
Next Destination: Steinbach,
Manitoba
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