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100 – 195, Stephen StreetMorden, MB R6M 1V3

Phone: 204-822-4434 Fax: 204-822-6494For more information on Morden’s

attractions and events visit

www.mordenmb.comwww.mordentourism.com

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Visitnytime!A

There is something for all seasons. We invite you to get away for a day, a weekend or a vacation

and visit the Pembina Valley and the City of Morden. Enjoy the majestic big sky vistas, cultural delights, exciting events and local festivals.

Take advantage of all that Morden has to offer, from spacious parks, great fishing and camping, public art, festivals, museums and of course great shopping. Relax and have fun without the hassle of long lines or traffic jams. There is so much to see and do . . . we are sure you will enjoy your stay.

How to find MordenMorden is located in south central Manitoba, 112 km from Winnipeg's perimeter, 19 km from the U.S. border, 127 km from the Winnipeg International Airport and 13 km from the City of Winkler. The exact geographic location is; Longitude; 98' 6' W Latitude: 49' 11' N, Elevation: 302 metres (991 feet).See map on back page for directions.

Published by: City of Morden

100 - 195 Stephen Street, Morden, MB R6M 1V3Tel: 204-822-4434 • Fax: 204-822-6494

Email: info@mordenmb.comWebsite: www.mordenmb.com

www.mordentourism.com

The City of Morden is pleased to provide this tourism brochure. We hope that you find the information helpful. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of the information, however, it is subject to changewithout notice.

Design by: Inner Eye Design • 204-362-0958 • ypeters@mts.net

Photos by: City of Morden and Personal Expression Photography 204-822-5124 steve@personalexpressions.ca

FESTIVALS & EVENTSBack 40 Festival...............Corn & Apple Festival..........Events.........................

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CFDC...........................Baseball Hall of Fame..........Threshermen's Museum...........Pembina Hills Art Gallery......Murals.........................Public Art.....................

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Back 40 Folk FestivalWhen: Annually on the first Sunday in June. (11:00 am to dusk)The Back 40 Festival is a one day family oriented festival that features an excellent blend of local and Manitoba musicians.

Large shade trees provide a canopy for the art and food booths

that surround the festival site.

WinterfestWhen: Annually on the Saturday of the Louis Riel weekend in Feb. Morden’s Multicultural Winterfest is a community celebration of the wonderful richness of the cultures in our region as well as the great activities that we can enjoy during our Manitoba winters. This is a free festival open to everyone. Activities include outdoor boot hockey, sleigh rides, bonfire, traditional foods and hot beverages as well as indoor crafts, cultural entertainment and much more. Come and enjoy an afternoon of winter fun.

Morden Corn & Apple FestivalWhen: Annually on the fourth weekend in August. The Morden Corn & Apple Festival offers free fun and excitement for the whole family. Young families will love the children’s area and petting zoo. The grownups will enjoy the Free Main Stage entertainment. Everyone will enjoy the awesome parade. Visit the Wonder Shows Midway, vendor displays, Farmers Market, Mud Racing, Old Time Dancing and FREE corn and apple cider.

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FEB • Winterfest - Louis Riel weekend in February

MAY • Quilt & Craft Show - 1st weekend in May JUNE • Back 40 Festival - 1st Sunday in June

JULY • Canada Day Beach Blast - July 1st • Morden International Triathlon - 3rd Sat. in July • Kids of Steel Triathlon - 3rd Sunday in July • Pembina Valley Fur Council Rendezvous 3rd weekend in July

AUG. • Morden Corn & Apple Festival 4th weekend in August: It’s FUN and It’s FREE! • Shadow Valley Provincial Motocross Championship - Annually on the Sunday of the Corn & Apple Festival

SEPT. • Pembina Threshermen’s Reunion - Friday & Saturday of Labour Day weekend • Pembina Valley Artist Studio Tour 2nd weekend in September • Manitoba Dance Jamboree 2nd weekend in September

NOV. • Morden Arts & Crafts Show - 1st Saturday in November

For more information on these events go to the Morden website at:www.mordenmb.com

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MORDEN'S ANNUAL EVENTS AT A GLANCE

111-B Gilmour St. Morden, MB R6M 1N9Lower Level of Access

Event CentreEmail:

info@discoverfossils.comPh: 204-822-3406

Meet the largest Mosasaur fossil found in Canada! Discover sea monsters and other marine life that existed 80 million years ago. Explore the beautiful Manitoba Escarpment with the CFDC staff while excavating and searching for fossils. Visit the website for details on dig tours, kids summer programs and school tours. Museum open daily year round.

The Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame annually selects and recognizes outstanding Manitoba athletes, coaches, officials, builders and teams. Memorabilia related to the history of baseball in Manitoba is displayed at the museum.

Come and relive Manitoba's Baseball Past . . .Enjoy a relaxing visit while viewing players profiles of yester year, biographies on builders and legendary teams. Enjoy the memorabilia dating back to 1900, including uniforms and information on Manitoba players from a League of Their Own.

Be a part of Manitoba's heritage by coming to see the teams and players that helped make baseball the great game it is in Manitoba.

Open 7 days a week 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. Free Admission.

Access Event Centre111 Gilmour Street Morden, MB R6M 1N9Phone: 204-822-4636Fax: 204-822-1483Email: mbbbhof@mts.netWebsite: www.mbhof.ca

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BASEBALL HALL OF FAME

Do you thrill to the power and noise of the old steam engines? Do you love to wander around in

settings reminiscent of early prairie life?Then the Pembina Threshermen's Museum is a place

you will want to visit! Come anytime between May 1st and Sept 30th or make a point of coming to the Pembina Threshermen's Reunion Days, held annually on the Friday & Saturday of the Labour Day weekend in September. This event features the farming and harvesting practices of by-gone days as well as a parade of vintage tractors and farm machinery. You won’t want to miss the lunch and supper served by the Valley Harvest Maids. Admission is charged.

st thHours of Operation: (May 1 to September 30 )Monday to Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pmSaturday & Sunday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pmBus / Group Tours - By appointment.

Located on highway #3 between Morden and Winkler.Box 1103, Winkler, MB R6W 4B2Tel: 204-325-7497 • Fax: 204-331-3733Website: www.threshermensmuseum.comEmail: info@threshermensmuseum.com

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PUBLIC ART – MURALS

Morden is fortunate to have many beautiful murals. Some are hand painted while others are digital productions. Each mural has a connection to Morden’s history. For detailed information visit the Morden website.

Mural One - British North American Boundary Commission Supply Train - located on the east side of 403 Stephen Street at the corner of Stephen and Nelson Street.

Mural Two - Sir John A. Macdonald’s Visit to Morden – located on the North West corner of the 55+ Activity Centre, 306 North Railway St.

Mural Three - North West Mounted Police Uniform 1874 - located on the north east corner of

the 55+ Activity Centre, 306 North Railway Street.

Mural Four - Baseball Hall of Fame - located in the museum at the Access Event Centre, 111 Gilmour Street.

Mural Five - Chautauqua Spirit Mural - located on the east wall of the 55+ Activity Centre, 306 North

Railway Street.

Mural Six - Legion Mural - located on the west wall of the Legion Building,

285 North Railway Street facing 7th Street.

Mural Seven - Mosasaur Mural - located on the west

wall of 290 Stephen Street facing 7th Street.

Mural Eight - Rose Mural - located on the east wall of Boundary Trail Place (Agassiz Medical Centre) 130 Stephen Street facing Route #100.

Morden's rich cultural heritage is reflected in our local Art Gallery. Situated at 352 Stephen Street, its gallery space and studios serve the needs of many artists and cultural organizations. The Pembina Hills Art Gallery has been located in this unique heritage building for over 15 years.

We invite you to visit the Art Gallery where you can enjoy the current art exhibition, or browse the displays of original arts and crafts, which make ideal gifts and souvenirs. The gallery offers classes throughout the year as well as children’s activities in the summer, it is always a good idea to see what is offered when you are in the City.

Gallery HoursNoon - 5:00 pm Tues. to Sat.CLOSED Sunday and Monday We are wheelchair accessible!

Pembina Hills Art Gallery & Gift Shop352 Stephen StreetMorden, MB R6M 1T5Tel: 204-822-6026Fax: 204-822-3341 Email: pembhill@mymts.netWebsite: www.pembinahillsarts.com

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PUBLIC ART - SCULPTURES

Leo Mol Sculpture

WHITE-TAILED DOE AND FAWN The Leo Mol Sculpture - "White-tailed Doe and Fawn", is located in the Kinsmen Suncatch on 8th Street immediately behind the Pembina Hills Art Gallery. This sculpture was donated to Morden by Ruth Winkler and Donald W. Hurd in memory of Howard W. Winkler (1891 - 1970), M.P. for Lisgar 1935 - 1953.

Stone Sculpture

LOVE SEATthIf you visit Milne Park at 12 and Stephen Street you will

find a delightful stone love seat. This sculpture was gifted anonymously to Morden for it’s 125th celebration. It was sculpted by Todd Braun, a local Stonemason and weighs approximately 5,000 lbs. The sign near the sculpture features an interesting poem that is worth a read.

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LAKE MINNEWASTA

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Lake Minnewasta and Colert Beach is an exciting four-season facility that originated with the damming of the Dead Horse Creek and comes as a pleasant

surprise to visitors to the area. This recreation area offers a large campground and RV park, swimming,

fishing, canoeing, sailing and hiking in the summer and cross country skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter months. The lake is approximately 1/2 kilometre wide by 3 kilometres long. The following fish can be found in the Lake: Pickerel/Walleye, Jack/Northern Pike, and Black Crappie.

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13Campground The campground located at Lake Minnewasta is a large, modern, fully serviced facility, which can accommodate all size units. The campground is equipped with showers, washrooms, picnic areas, fire pits and playground areas. The campground office offers small grocery items and concession. Fire wood is available. A full campground map is on the following page.

Night SecurityNight Security is in place from Victoria Day Weekend through to Labour Day Weekend.

PicnickingPicnicking is allowed throughout the area. The Lions Picnic Shelter can be reserved for large gatherings.

thContact the office at 204-822-4991. (May 15 to Sept.)

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14Lake Minnewasta Recreation AreaLocated: 1 1/2 kilometres west of Morden on Highway #3 and 1 Kilometre South on Colert Crescent.

Mailing address: 100 - 195 Stephen Street Morden, MB R6M 1V3

Office Telephone: 204-822-5431 (Year Round)Lake Telephone: 204-822-4991

th(May 15 to Sept.)thLake Fax: 204-822-6842 (May 15 to Sept.)

Email: lakeminn@mts.net

For complete details about prices and campground regulations, please visit the Morden website at;www.mordenmb.com

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Morden has nine community parks conveniently located throughout the City, which

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MINNEWASTA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Services include:Licensed Banquet Facilities, Corporate & Tournament Bookings, Group Packages, Stay & Play Packages,Electric Powercart Rentals.

Toll Free: 1-877-822-4992 Fax: 204-822-1471 Website: www.golfminnewasta.com

Located 1km west of Morden on Hwy #3

Golf Manitoba's Greatest 18 Hole Challenge! Minnewasta Golf & Country Club is a world-class, 18 hole facility that takes advantage of the scenic Pembina escarpment to provide some of the most challenging golf topography in the province, pleasing both competitive and recreational golfers. It is one of the host courses

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Morden Park

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Morden, on Hwy #3 across

from Dairy Queen, the Morden Park

offers a natural setting for recreation, picnicking,

cycling and scenic walks. There is a spray park, beach

volleyball area and accessible playground equipment for summertime

enjoyment. Accessible washrooms and a sheltered picnic area make it a popular place to gather with family and

friends. The park is the home of the Back 40 Festival.

Livingston Nature ParkLocated on the north side of Parkhill Drive, between Mountain and 12th Street, is the 4-acre Livingston Nature Park, which provides a tranquil oasis within Morden's urban environment. Pathways guide you along Dead Horse Creek through a typical

Manitoba woodland. Rest areas, furnished with benches carved from native fieldstone, provide an opportunity to relax and listen to the flow of

the Dead Horse Creek and observe the natural environment.

Confederation ParkSituated on Stephen Street, this park provides a pleasant retreat. It was established in 1967 to commemorate

Canada's 100th Birthday. Come see Manitoba's largest tree, known as the

Van Gertz Cottonwood, located in the SE corner of the park. Its seed

was sent in a letter from New York about 1891 and was

received by James R. Bonny, Chief Clerk of the

Morden Land Titles Office from 1890 - 1925. The park is the home of the community cenotaph, which was erected in 1921 to honour those who fought in World War I and later World War II.

AREA PARKS

Stanley Centennial ParkStanley Centennial Park is a lovely recreational park located 6 1/2 km south and 5 km west of Morden on PR 432. The citizens of the RM of Stanley built it as a centennial project. The 24-hectare park is filled with natural wooded areas of oak, elm, poplar, ash and birch trees. Ball diamonds, playground equipment, picnic shelters, barbeque pits, and a hilly terrain make it a beautiful area to picnic, hike or camp. There are no serviced sites. For more information call Larry Kube 204-822-3777.

Pembina Valley Provincial ParkThe park is located just off PR 201, South of Morden

2and is 1.8 km (440 acres) in size. The hiking trails offer picturesque vantage points of the Pembina Valley and surrounding countryside. They provide various levels of intensity, from challenging hikes to relaxing strolls. Picnic tables provide a place to rest and refuel for the next leg of your

journey. For more information contact Manitoba Conservation Office in Manitou at 204-242-2950.

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18Skate Park The BSI Skate Plaza is a facility where both residents and visitors enjoy skateboarding and BMX biking. It

stis located on the corner of 1 Street & Wardrop Street.

This is not just a skateboard park; it is an accessible, safe, outdoor centre for all. It is a place where skaters of all ages, abilities and backgrounds can participate on their own terms. A place where they can learn to compete against themselves and focus on building personal skills.

This is an unsupervised space with basic rules of use which are posted on site. These rules are there to ensure safety and make everyone’s visit more enjoyable. We recommend that helmets are worn at all times. Please show respect for other users and the park.

The BSI Skate Plaza is open to the public as weather permits. There are no structured hours. The park is

maintained by the Morden Community Services Department. For more information contact: 204-822-5431.

We invite you to come and enjoy the BSI Skate Plaza.

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The Morden Spray Park offers great summer fun for your children. It is open annually from June to mid-September

thand is located in Morden Park, west of 12 Street and north of Highway #3.

The Spray Park will cool the children down on a hot summer day. A variety of colourful spray apparatus are activated by the children pressing a button on a post at the edge of the Spray Park. The fun is in guessing which apparatus will come on next and for how long it will last. There are picnic amenities, various playground equipment and accessible washrooms nearby.

Children must have adult supervision at all times. Basic rules are displayed on site to help make everyone's visit to the park more enjoyable. Please show respect for other users and the park itself. Most of all, have fun!

The Morden Spray Park is maintained by the Morden Community Services Department. For more information

contact: 204-822-5431.

We invite you to bring your children to Morden

Park for a variety of fun activities.

Parkland Pathways Heritage Walks Five self-guided walks highlight the community's rich history as a thriving pioneer community and commercial centre for a flourishing agricultural district. While stocks last, printed copies of the Parkland Pathways Heritage Walks brochure are available at the Pembina Hills Art Gallery, the Morden Library and the Morden Civic Centre. You may visit the website to study the walks or print the maps.

1. A Rose By Any Other Name - a walk through Morden's Research Station.

2. Art & Architecture - a walk through Morden's business district.

3. Along the Creek and Through the Woods - a walk through Morden's Parks.

4. On The Shore of Glacial Lake Agassiz - a walk by the Lake and Golf Course.

5. Morden's Mansions - a walk by Morden's heritage homes.

Story of the Stones WalkThis walk has a special added twist. You can take this self-guided walk while listening to the audio recording of local artists giving a five minute introduction to each building, noting the history and architectural significance. The walk begins at the Pembina Hills Art Gallery and continues on to three other heritage properties.

Stop by the Morden library to pick up the CD and a CD player and you are on your way to exploring four of Morden's heritage buildings.

www.mordenmb.com

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RecreationSports and recreation are an integral part of the community. In the frosty chill of winter or the sizzling heat of summer, opportunities to stay fit and have fun are endless! Our cultural sites, golf course and beautiful parks and lake appeal to the visiting tourist as well as the lifelong resident.

Access Event CentreMorden’s main recreation facility is the Access Event Centre, which is located at 111 Gilmour Street. It is an all season facility with two artificial ice arenas, a community hall, playroom, meeting

rooms and baseball diamonds. It is the busiest place in the City with hockey, skating, soccer, baseball, softball,

gymnastics, concerts, conventions, trade shows, tournaments, as well as catering for small or large events. For information about all the available recreational activities in and around Morden, call 204-822-5431 or visit the City website at www.mordenmb.com.

CurlingThe Morden Curling Club is located at 327 - 2nd Street. It offers great curling in a relaxed environment. The club has 5 sheets of artificial ice, as well as a lounge and concession capable of accommodating 96 people. The facility is available for private functions. For more information Contact 204-822-4363 (October - March).

TennisThere are four tennis courts, two courts at Elk's Park located on the corner of South Railway and Pembina Drive and two courts located on Gilmour Street behind the Morden Collegiate Institute.

Geocaching In MordenThe sport of Geo Caching is growing in popularity and is now being done in over 300 countries with over 5 million people enjoying the sport. There are over 50 caches in the Morden area. For more information about this sport visit the website at www.geocaching.com and happy hunting.

BED & BREAKFASTS

"A Wee Bit of Heaven" Bed & Breakfast163 - 10th Street, Morden, R6M 1E6 Phone: 204-822-6908 • Email: jckrohn@mts.net Contact: Joe & Carolanne KrohnWebsite: www.aweebitofheaven.ca

Siemen's Bed & Breakfast184 Pembina Dr. Morden, R6M 1H5 Phone: 204-822-1973Contact Rudolph & Luisa Siemens

HOTELS, MOTELS & INNS

Morden Motor Inn780 Thornhill St., Morden, R6M 1G3 • Phone: 204-822-6272 • Email: morden_inn@mts.net • Website: www.mordeninn.ca

Star Motel 212-1st St. Morden, R6M 1P4 • Phone: 204-822-4494

Super 8 Motel 3010 Thornhill Street, Morden, R6M 1A2 Phone: 204-822-2003 • Email: mordens8@mts.net

CAMPING

Lake Minnewasta CampgroundThis campground is a large modern, fully serviced facility with over 175 sites. It is equipped with showers, washrooms, picnic areas, fire pits, concession, fire wood and playground areas. For more information call 204-822-5431 or visit the website at www.mordenmb.com.

Stardust Drive In CampgroundThis campground has 14 full service campsites situated within a drive in theatre that has a concession. This means you get to watch all the movies during your stay in the campground. It is located west of Morden on Highway #3 at 3020 Thornhill Street. For more information call 204-822-5638 or visit the website at http://stardustmorden.tripod.com.

Stanley Centennial ParkThis lovely recreational park is located 6 ½ km south of Morden on PR 432 and 5 km west on Stanley Park Road. There are no serviced sites but there are ball diamonds, playground equipment, picnic shelters and barbeque pits. For more information call Larry Kube at 204-822-3777.

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ACCOMMODATION

Family Dining* Boston Pizza - 215 La Verendrye Blvd. . . . . . . * Chicken Chef - 479 Stephen St. . . . . . . . . . . . * Dos Banderas - 212 - 1st St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * King Ho Restaurant - 610 Thornhill St. . . . . . * Kopper Kettle Restaurant - 870 Thornhill St. . * Lao's Lucky Restaurant - 321 Stephen St. . . . * Marathon Pizza - 290 Stephen St. . . . . . . . . . . * Morden Motor Inn - 780 Thornhill St. . . . . . . * The Timbers - 19 Buhler Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

204-822-3222204-822-5457204-822-6045204-822-9566204-822-6100204-822-3982204-822-6228204-822-6272204-822-1209

Fast Food* Dairy Queen Brazier - 650 Thornhill St. . . . . . . * Goody’s - 11 Thornhill St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .* Little Ceasars - #2 - 75 Thornhill St. . . . . . . . . .* McDonald's Restaurant - 25A Thornhill St. . . . .* Subway of Morden - 1-75 Thornhill St. . . . . . . .* Tim Horton's - 805 Thornhill St. . . . . . . . . . . . .* Warky's Meat-Z-A Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thornhill & Mountain St.

204-822-5568204-822-8333204-822-8100204-822-5599204-822-6463204-822-1561204-822-6166

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Coffee / Casual Restaurants *Coffee Culture - 301A Stephen St. . . . . . . . . . Oldies & Goodies - 368 Stephen St. . . . . . . . . .Morden's Heartland - 338 Stephen St. . . . . . . . .

When visiting Morden you will find a wide range of restaurants to serve you.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Bars / Liquor Stores / Vendors* Manitoba Liquor Mart - 331 North Railway . Morden Legion - 285 North Railway St. . . . . . .* Rock's Bar & Grill - 780 Thornhill St. . . . . . .* Travellers Inn Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 North Railway

204-822-9422204-822-1881204-822-3981

204-822-5875204-822-4122204-822-6272204-822-4515

* Shops that are open on Sunday

Arts, Crafts, Gifts & Florist ShopsFloral Scents - 322 Stephen St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Morden’s Heartland - 338 Stephen St. . . . . . . . . Pembina Hills Art Gallery & Gift Shop . . . . . . . 352 Stephen St.Marni LuHu Design Studio - 314 Stephen St. . .

Convenience Stores* Thornview Grocery Inc. - 274 Thornhill St. . * Esso Express Mart - 25 Thornhill St. . . . . . . .* Video Visions - 1-801 Stephen St. . . . . . . . . .

204-822-4684204-822-1492204-822-4245

Grocery StoresCo-op Morden - 945 Thornhill St. . . . . . . . . . . * Giant Tiger - 288 N. Railway St. . . . . . . . . . .Kolos Grocery Store - 886 Thornhill St. . . . . . .

204-822-5868204-822-3298204-822-1766

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Clothing & Shoe Stores* Giant Tiger - 288 N. Railway St. . . . . . . . . . .Olympic Sports - 403 Stephen St. . . . . . . . . . . .Saban & Company - 205 LaVerendrye Blvd . . .Stephen Street Wear - 313 Stephen St. . . . . . . .

204-822-3298204-822-5874204-822-5823204-822-3480

204-822-3456204-822-3981204-822-6026

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Video Shops* Video Stop - 886G Thornhill St. . . . . . . . . . . * Video Visions - 1-801 Stephen St. . . . . . . . . .

204-822-3916204-822-4245

Retail StoresAppelt's Jewellery - 305 Stephen St. . . . . . . . . . .* Giant Tiger - 288 North Railway St. . . . . . . . . .Morden Home Hardware - 900 Thornhill St. . . . .Morklers - 325A Stephen St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Olympic Sports - 403 Stephen St. . . . . . . . . . . . .Quilters' Den - 565A Stephen St. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

204-822-4501204-822-3298204-822-3550204-822-3411204-822-5874204-362-3105

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TheatreStardust Drive In Theatre3020 Thornhill St.204-822-5638

SERVICES

Day Spas / Hair Salons / AestheticsFringe Hair Salon - 315 N Railway St. . . . . . . . . . Double Images - 435 Stephen St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JaDor - 275 Stephen St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janelle’s Hair & Spa - 310 Stephen Street . . . . . . . Shear Bliss Hair & Day Spa - C - 5th St. . . . . . . . . Zantana Unisex Beauty Salon - 584 Thornhill St . .

204-822-9700204-822-3313204-362-2720204-822-1214204-822-8077204-822-6655

Dental ClinicsBoundary Trails Dental Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

401 A North Railway St. Care Dental Group - 500-34 Stephen St. . . . . . . . . Orthodontist Dr. E. Roehm - 700 - 34 Stephen St. .

204-822-6259

204-822-5506204-822-6727

Fitness ClubsFittWell Centre - 105 - 30 Stephen St. . . . . . . . . 204-822-3573

Gas Stations* ESSO Gas Station - 25 Thornhill St. . . . . . . . . * Thornview Grocery Inc. - 274 Thornhill St. . .

204-822-1492204-822-4684

Laundromats* Morden Car Wash & Laundromat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-801 Stephen St.

204-822-4245

LibraryMorden Library - 514 Stephen St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-822-4092

ChiropractorsBoundary Trails Chiropractic Centre - 1-34 Stephen St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grass Roots Chiropractic &Wellness Centre . . . . 384 Stephen St.Morden Chiropractic Centre - 515 Stephen St. . .

204-822-6464204-822-6770

204-822-5403

BankingAccess Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-822-4485 430 Stephen StCIBC Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204-822-4441 302 Stephen St.RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) . . . . . .204-822-4405 289 Stephen St.

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Morden Farmer’s MarketEvery Thursday June – October

Repairs - RVGaslight Coachworks Ltd. 999 Thornhill St. . . Leisure Travel Vans - Hwy #3 East . . . Sun Valley RV - Hwy #3 East . . . . . . . .

204-822-5877204-822-3009204-325-7999

Radio StationsCKMW (FM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CFAM (AM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maverick 105 (FM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Eagle (FM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dial 88.9Dial 950Dial 105.1Dial 93.5

RV Dump SitesLake Minnewasta Recreation Area . . . . 204-822-4991

Propane SalesCo-op Morden - 945 Thornhill St. . . . . . . . . . . . Home Hardware - 900 Thornhill St. . . . . . . . . . .* Thornview Grocery Inc. - 274 Thornhill St. . .

204-822-5868204-822-3550204-822-4684

PharmaciesApothecary of Morden - 135 - 30 Stephen St. . .Pharmasave #455 - 360 Stephen St. . . . . . . . . . .*Shoppers Drug Mart - 302 N. Railway St. . . . .

204-822-5222204-822-4444204-822-4403

Repairs - AutoEd's Tire Service80 Thornhill St. . . . . . . . . . . . .204-822-6127 Mountain Automotive Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-822-3181 132 Mountain St. N. Pembina Valley Chrysler Dodge . . . . . . . . . 204-822-6296 Jeep - 220 Stephen St. TJ Automotive - 811 Thornhill St. 204-822-6613Universal Car & Truck Service 21-186 Cochlan Dr. 204-822-9818Freund’s Auto - 3050 Thornhill St. 204-822-4018

RealtorsGables Realty - 376 Stephen St . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Morden Realty - 339B Stephen St. . . . . . . . . . . . Ron Wiebe Agencies - 100-400 Stephen St. . . . . Remax Home Team - 7-75 Thornhill St. . . . . . .

204-822-3161204-822-4481204-822-5433204-822-1200

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Places of WorshipAmbassador Baptist Church - 685 Stephen St. . . .Christ Lutheran Church - 155 Gilmour St. . . . . . .Christian Life Centre - 605 - 1st St. . . . . . . . . . . .Church of God - 141 - 6th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E.M. Mennonite Church - 610 - 1st St. . . . . . . . . Faith Christian Fellowship - 940 Thornhill St. . . Glencross Mennonite Church - SE 9-2-5 W . . . . Hillside Community Church - 10 Thornhill St. . .Morden Alliance Church - 181 - 15th St. . . . . . . Morden Mennonite Church - 365 Gilmour St. . . Morden Sommerfeld Church - 5 Parkwood St. . .St. John Evangelist Catholic - #2 Academy Dr. . St. Paul's United Church - 353 Thornhill St. . . . .St. Thomas Anglican Church - 131 - 8th St. . . . . .West Side Community Church - 831 Thornhill St.Zion Evangelical Lutheran - 144 - 7th St. . . . . . .

204-822-1414204-822-3277204-822-6209204-822-5557204-822-4388204-822-4219204-822-3864204-822-1166204-822-4060204-822-7450204-822-3426204-822-5240204-822-4508204-822-5647204-822-5172204-822-4838

Transportation*Boundary Trails Taxi . . . . . . . . . Morden Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SE-15-3-5W - East of Morden off Hwy #3 going NorthMorden Community Handivan . . . 230 - 9th St. SouthWhite Castle Limousine Service . . Box 763, Morden

Pet & Animal ServicesMorden Veterinary Clinic - 333 Mountain St. . . . Pembina Valley Humane Soc. - 462 Jefferson St. Town & Country Grooming - 239A Stephen St. .

204-822-4333204-822-9413204-822-4787

VISITOR INFORMATION

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VISITOR INFORMATION Medical – Hospital & Clinics

Agassiz Medical Centre - Clinic . . . . . . 115 - 30 Stephen St

BTHC - Hospital - Hwy. 3 East. . . . . . .Focal Point - Vision Care - 32 Stephen St. .

204-822-4474

204-331-8800204-822-5478

SERVICES Cont.

204-325-3370204-822-4903

204-822-5047

204-362-2209

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USEFUL NUMBERS

Emergency Numbers: = POLICE/FIRE/AMBULANCE . . . . . 911= Morden Police Department . . . . . . . . . . 204-822-4900

106 – 195 Stephen Street, Morden= Royal Canadian Mounted Police . . . . . 204-822-5469

797 Thornhill Street, Morden= Morden Fire Department . . . . . . . . . . . 204-822-3888

194 Thornhill Street, Morden= Boundary Trails Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . 204-331-8800

Highway #3 East of Morden

Other Useful Numbers:= Winnipeg Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-987-9780= Morden Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-822-4903= Morden Civic Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-822-4434= Local Directory Assistance . . . . . . . . . . 411= Boundary Trails Taxi Service . . . . . . . . 204-325-3370= Morden Community Handi-Van . . . . . . 204-822-5047

Tourism Information:= Morden Tourist Information Centre . . . 204-822-5431

111 Gilmour Street, Morden = Central Plaines Pembina Valley

Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-324-6645 www.centralplainspembinavalley.com

= Travel Manitoba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-665-0040 www.travelmanitoba.com

= Tourism Winnipeg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-665-0204 www.tourismwinnipeg.com

Area Code: 204All telephone numbers within MB must have 10 digits.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Metric Conversion Information:Distance/Speed: 1 kilometer (km) = 5/8 mile

50 kmh on road signs = 30 mph.Weight: 1 kilogram (kg) = 2.2 lbs

500 grams (g) = 1.1 lb Kilograms to pounds: Multiply kg x 2.2 = lbs Grams to ounces: Multiply grams x 0.035 = ounces

Buying Gas or Other Liquids: 3.8 litres = 1 US gallon / 1 litre = 1 quart

Temperature: Canada uses Celsius temperature scale where the freezing point of water = 0°C. To convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit: F = (1.8 x C) + 32 / C = (F – 32) x 0.55

Weather: All of our seasons are very clearly defined. Temperature and precipitation are measured in metric. Spring (March 20th to June 20th) is always an exciting time in Morden, with the migratory birds flying back to nest, and the promise of warmer weather and longer days. Summer (June 21st to Sept 21st) is usually warm and sunny, even hot at times. Fall (Sept 22nd to Dec 20th) is cooler and more comfortable. The autumn leaves provide a truly natural spectacle. Winter (Dec 21st to Mar 19th) in Manitoba means bright and sunny skies and crisp, fresh air. During the winter months the temperature is usually below 0° Celsius, day and night and can drop below -25°.

Currency Exchange: The currency system is based on Canadian dollars and cents. U.S. currency can be exchanged at any bank or credit union. Most businesses accept U.S. currency at the current exchange rate.

Liquor Laws: The minimum age for consumption of alcohol in Manitoba is 18 years. It is illegal to drink alcohol in pubic places such as streets or parks. Alcohol, beer and wine are sold in government liquor stores.

Sales Tax: The Federal Government charges a 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on all sales except for most food items and medications. The Provincial Government of Manitoba charges a 8% Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on the purchase price of most items.

Time Zone: Manitoba Canada is in the Central Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time, which begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.