Leaf Rapids, Manitoba, Canada
     The North's Hidden Treasure

Attractions - the reason you will come to Leaf Rapids.

Beaches - Cross-country Skiing - Fishing - Golfing - Hiking - Hunting - Exhibition Centre - Snowmobiling

Beaches
Turnbull Beach (4 kilometres south of town) and Newfie Beach (30 kilometres north of town) offer safe sandy beaches and crystal clear water for great family fun and entertainment.  The kids can frolic and swim in the shallows or play on the playground equipment, while mom and dad soak up the rays in their sun chairs.  Recreational boaters and water skiers fly across the deep waters of the lake in the distance.  As the long days fade into short nights, the beach area comes aglow with outdoor barbeques and late evening picnics.  More beach pictures

Cross-country Skiing
Enjoy the natural scenery cross country skiing through an environment that sometimes feels like you are traveling through the inside of a beautiful picture postcard.

Fishing
The Churchill River provides hundreds of kilometers of safe, navigable waterways for fishermen dreaming of trophy catches.  Private owned campgrounds, modern housekeeping cabins, and fly-in services provide convenience and comfort in accessing some of our pristine waters.  The great fishing ranges from quota catches of Great Northern Pike and Walleye to Rainbow Trout.

Stocked Fishing Lakes by the Manitoba Conservation include Turnbull Lake (4 kms south of town) for walleye, Crater Lake (just north of Leaf Rapids) for rainbow trout, Leaf Lake (200 meters south of town) for brook trout and Ribbon Lake (17 km southeast of Leaf Rapids) for lake trout.

During winter ice fishing shacks dot the foot thick ice on Turnbull Lake.  More fishing pictures

Golfing
The only golf course in Northwestern Manitoba, Leaf Rapids’ golf course is surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery imaginable.  The golf course, like the town itself, was designed to preserve the integrity of the natural environment.  Don't worry about green fees because you can play as long and as often as you like absolutely free.  We even have golf clubs that you can borrow free of charge.

Hiking
Walking paths and bush trails meander through the forest, cross eskers and sinkholes thousands of years old.  Paths leading to the rock gardens, bay six pond and the rapids that the town is names after are favourite hikes for residents and visitors alike.  Lighted trails lead into the bush from the residential bays to the Town Centre.  No home is any more than 10 minutes walking distance from the Town Centre.

Wild blueberries blossom everywhere near the end of August each year.  Moss berries or cranberries grow in abundance and are best if picked just after the first frost.  Whole families waste no time gathering buckets full of the succulent fruit.  Watch for edible mushrooms, wild mint for tea and other local delights.

Hunting
Acres and acres of untamed wilderness and wildlife surround Leaf Rapids.  Enjoy nature and the unspoiled terrain while hunting black bear and fall bull moose.  For non-residents, hunts for spring and fall black bear and fall bull moose are available only through licensed outfitters.  Inquire about Timber wolf hunts.  There are also various game bird seasons that are open to residents and non-residents. 

For licensing requirements and more information refer to Manitoba Conservation's Hunting Guide available online or call 1-800-214-6497 for additional information.

Leaf Rapids National Exhibition Centre 
The Leaf Rapids National Exhibition Centre is a museum facility that is open year round to provide a northern population with quality exposure to Canada’s human, natural, scientific and artistic heritage. Our unique portfolio of programs also offers an opportunity to emerging artists to introduce and display their works and provides northern audiences with nationally acclaimed exhibitions and performances.  Ten to twelve art, science and history exhibitions from local and national sources are displayed each year.  The Exhibition Centre sponsors two or three live performances each year. These include theatre, dance and musical presentations.  A free comprehensive arts and crafts and recreation program is held each year from the beginning of July to mid-August. These activities target children between the ages of five and twelve.  The Exhibition Centre Gift Shop sells arts and crafts by local and regional artisans, miscellaneous gift items, beads and craft and art supplies. 

Snowmobiling
Snowmobile trails crisscross the forest, passing through some of the most isolated, refined and charming wilderness areas imaginable.